Paintwork in good repair

Clean house number

Gutters cleaned and in good repair

Garage/Carport clean and tidy

Rubbish tidied or cleaned away

Any cracked or broken windows repaired

Hedges, shrubs trimmed, edges and lawn cut

Ensure the entrance way is clean, tidy and uncluttered

Door bell and knocker works

General Interior Impressions

All chipped paint repaired, cracked plaster repaired, wallpaper tidy

All surfaces, mirrors, fixtures, taps cleaned & polished

Seals around bath and basin in good repair

Floors cleaned, rubbish containers emptied

Cupboards and cabinets neat and tidy inside

Sinks, taps & appliances cleaned and polished

Benches cleaned and polished

Cupboards and pantry neat and tidy

Remove clutter from above cupboards

Remove Fridge Magnets & Clutter from Fridge

Tidy glass fronted cupboards

Replace benches etc to - Worktops de-cluttered, wiped and polished

Jewellery & valuables stored safely away

Doors, windows, cupboards all open and close easily

If needed leave some lights on to create atmosphere

Heat home if weather is cool

Ensure halls/stairways tidy and clear of clutter

Drapes should be open, carpets freshly vacuumed

If possible, have fresh flowers in various rooms

You could also have light music playing in the background

Still valid is recent cake or bread baked – or the classic 'pot of coffee'