How Clean for Settlement?

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 refrigerator and oven, and wipe down counters.
• Scour sinks and tubs.
• Wipe down interior cabinets and shelves.
• Wash hard flooring.

 

Cleaning the Garage

• Remove personal belongings.
• Throw away trash.
• Properly dispose of toxic chemicals.
• Sweep the floor.
• Stack items pertaining to the home such as paint cans, roofing materials or extra flooring.

In essence, leave the property in the condition that you would like to find your new home. Remember, the new owners might receive some of your mail by mistake. It's a good idea to stay on pleasant terms with them. And it's also the right thing to do.


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