Walk through the property in one direction and write down every carpeted room, stair run, landing, rug and upholstered item you want reviewed. Keep optional items on a separate line.
Use ordinary room names
Bedroom 1, upper hall and main stair run are easier to follow than internal nicknames.
Add approximate size only where useful
Very large, narrow or irregular rooms benefit most from dimensions.
Separate fixed and removable items
Fitted carpet, area rugs and furniture are different scope lines.
Label photographs
Use the same room names in images and written notes.
Put it into practice
A simple sequence to follow.
- 01
Start at the entrance
Walk one consistent route through the property.
- 02
List every level
Do not forget stairs, landings or carpeted storage.
- 03
Mark options
Keep undecided rooms separate from confirmed work.
- 04
Review once
Check that the photos and written list use matching names.
