While most home buyers will clean the home to their own standards before moving in (regardless of a sellers' efforts), below is a list of things to do in effort to leave a home reasonably clean when you sell your home:

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 tile and vinyl / linoleum 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.

Basically, leave the home in the condition that you would like to find your new home. We realize there are so many things to do when selling real estate, do just do the best you can.... But 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. And it's also the right thing to do.

What is the legal home seller requirement for cleaning?

In some states, real estate purchase contracts stipulate that the home is to be "broom clean," meaning the seller should at least sweep the floor, the walls and ceiling. The language in some of these contracts is ambiguous.

To determine the extent of cleaning that you are contractually bound to do upon vacating, you should read your purchase contract.

Hiring a cleaning service can be an excellent solution. Sometimes, listing agents will pay to have the home professionally cleaned from their real estate agent commission.

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