How to prepare your property

Outside

• Cars, boats, trailers and bikes off the driveway and away from the street front
• Bins out of sight; hoses, toys and tools packed away
• Lawns mowed, edges trimmed, leaves and cobwebs cleared from entries
• Pool cover off, water clear, pool toys away
• Outdoor furniture set up and cushions on; BBQ cover off
• Garage door closed; house numbers and doorways clear

Inside — every room

• All lights on, including lamps and rangehood; replace blown globes
• Blinds and curtains fully open
• Ceiling fans and TVs off
• Benches and tabletops cleared; dishes away, tea towels off the oven
• Floors clear — shoes, mats, pet beds and bowls, cords and cables tucked away
• Beds made, cushions straightened, wardrobes and doors closed
• Personal photos, calendars and fridge magnets down (optional, but it photographs cleaner)
• Bins emptied; dog and cat items out of sight

Bathrooms

• Toilet lids down, seats clean
• Soap bottles, toothbrushes, razors and towels off the vanity and rails (one neat folded towel is fine)
• Bath mats, toilet brushes and bins out of sight
• Shower screens wiped, no bottles on the shower floor

Drone add-on

Only if drone photos are part of your booking.

• Move vehicles well clear of the driveway and front boundary
• Bins, trampolines and clutter out of the backyard
• Let neighbours know if you can — we'll be quick and stay over your property

On the day

• We usually need 45–90 minutes; you don't need to be home, just arrange access
• Pets secured or out; sprinklers and fans off
• If something can't be moved, don't worry — we'll work around it