How Clean Should a Seller leave the house after moving out
September 24
While most buyers will clean the home to their own standards before moving in, regardless of a sellers efforts, following is a list of things a seller can do to leave a home reasonably clean and create goodwill:
CLEANING INSIDE THE HOME BEFORE MOVING OUT:
remove all personal property
vacuum the floors
clean kitchen appliances, inside the fridge and oven, wipe down counters
wipe down interior cabinets and shelving
wash tile and vinyl/linoleum flooring
CLEANING EXTERIOR OF HOME AND GARAGE/SHEDS:
remove personal belongins
throw away trash
properly dispose of toxic chemicals
stack items pertaining to the home such as paint cans, roofing materials or extra flooring
sweep floor of garage
In essence, my best advice would be to leave the home is the condition that you would like to find your new home. Remember, the new home owners might receive some of your mail by mistake or packages over the holidays. It's a good idea to stay on pleasant terms with the new buyers. But most importantly, it's the right thing to do.
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