Your Jacksonville Beach home is sold, the movers have left and you're ready to move onto the next chapter in your life. But before you leave, you will want to make sure that you're leaving it in good condition for the new homeowners.

Some purchase contracts include some type of language regarding the condition in which you should leave your home, although this is not usually the case. Most purchase contracts, however, will stipulate that you must leave the home in the same condition as when the offer on the property was accepted.

If you have any questions regarding this clause, you should check your purchase contract; otherwise, it is best to leave your Jacksonville Beach home in the condition you would want it to be left in if you were the new homeowner. What does that mean?

• Remove all of your personal property that is to not remain, as per the purchase agreement. That means no stray boxes; cans of food in the pantry; unwanted holiday decorations in the attic; or a broken weed trimmer in the garage.


• Clean all kitchen appliances that will remain in the home. Scrubbing down the interior of your appliances, as well as the exterior, should be taken care of.


• Broom sweep and/or vacuum all floors.


• Remove all trash from the home before moving. Place it on the curb for trash removal or take it to a facility.


• Mark all chemicals that are to remain in the home. For example, it is a nice gesture to label all cans of paint according to the room in which it appears so that the new homeowner won't have to open every can to find the color they are searching for.


• Organize all building materials so that they can be easily located by the new homeowner. This may include extra countertop tiles, hardwood flooring planks and roofing materials.