Welcome Homeowners

Let’s Get READY!

Interior view of a modern living room with large windows and a balcony, showcasing a sunny day with blue skies and some clouds.

Download our printable version of this getting ready page equipped with a checklist to ensure your home is ready on the day of your appointment.

DOWNLOAD "GETTING READY" GUIDE

Make The First Impression Count

One of the most important aspects of selling your home is preparing for your appointment with Opalite. Great media requires teamwork and cooperation. Let us make it count and provide stunning visuals for buyers by ensuring your home is ready.

The success of your appointment depends largely on YOU and your preparation. To create the best media we need all homes to be 100% “show” ready when we arrive. The following information below provides a checklist to organize every room in your home. We will do our part; now we ask that you help by getting your home ready!

A large house with a white porch, multiple windows with shutters, and gabled roof, surrounded by a well-kept lawn and trees.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with a dark base, and bar stools. Decor includes candles, plants, and bottled beverages.

General Tips

  • Thoroughly clean whole house (vacuum carpet, mop hard floors, clean countertops, clean windows). Turn all overhead lights and lamps ON

  • Replace all burned out light bulbs

  • Use bulbs of the same temperature (ALL incandescent or ALL compact fluorescent)

  • Turn all ceiling fans OFF

  • Turn all TVs OFF

  • Turn all computer screens OFF

  • Open blinds/window treatments to let in outside light

  • Make all beds

  • Remove small floor rugs to reveal actual flooring

  • Hide trash cans

  • Place all shoes/jackets in closets