Long Island Home Seller Asks: How Much Do I Have To Clean Before Moving Out?

By
Real Estate Agent with The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803

How Much Cleaning Of Our North Shore Long Island House Must We Do Before Moving Out?

This is a great question.

 
We see houses being left in all kinds of condition. We see homes that have been scrubbed for the new owners, ones that are broom swept, and those with trash left behind.
 
 
Most of the time, sellers leave the house in pretty good condition. They clean the kitchen and baths, vacuum the floors, clean the counter tops and mop the floors.
 
Many even have a cleaning crew completely clean the house for the new owners, but sometimes it's not as clean as it should be.
 
Recently we went on a walk-through and found the house with:
  • Trash every where
  • Food on the counters, in the cabinets and the refrigerator and freezer full
  • The electric was turned off so the food was starting to rot
  • The cabinets were not cleaned out
  • Closets were full of dirty clothes on the floor
  • Old broken appliances were left all over
  • The garage was a total mess
 
 
So home sellers keep this in mind, leave your house to the new buyers just the way you would like to find your new one ~ It's really the right thing to do!
 
 
 

This Long Island Real EstateHome Seller Tip is courtesy of Lawrence And Sheila Agranoff Cell: 631-805-4400, helping Buyers and Sellers on The North Shore of Long Island

Search Here For Long Island Homes and Condos

 

If your home or condo is listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation of the property

Posted by

Your Referrals And Testimonials Are

Very Much Appreciated! 

 

Join us on Instagram

 https://www.instagram.com/longislandrealtors/

 

                                                                   Cell: 631-805-4400
                                                             We Welcome Your Call
 
 
 
 
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff are more than just Real Estate Agents. To attain the designation of REALTORS®, we have proven to be more knowledgeable & experienced, above and beyond the average requirements. Being part of the network referred to as REALTORS®, you can be sure we will cater to your Real Estate needs with superior professional practices.

 

 

 
 
If your home is listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation of property. This does not suggest broker has property currently available. Reproduction of text/images contained herein without the express written consent of the authors is strictly prohibited.Sale May Be Subject To Term & Conditions of An Offering Plan.Disclaimer: While information is believed to be accurate it's represented subject to errors, omissions, changes or reliance on information & must be verified by prospective consumer. The authors disclaim liability for any damages/losses, direct or indirect resulting from anything contained herein or the accuracy of comments or opinions of visitors.​©2008-2021
 
 

 

 

 

close

This entry hasn't been re-blogged:

Re-Blogged By Re-Blogged At
Topic:
Real Estate Sales and Marketing
Location:
New York Suffolk County
Groups:
Posts to Localism
Realtors®

Spam prevention
Submit
Show All Comments
Rainmaker
5,559,133
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I never understood how some sellers could leave their homes in the condition they do for the next owner.... when I was active and listing resales, I would have a cleaning girl ready to go in and clean the kitchen and bathrooms before closing if the seller did a poor job..... a happy buyer becomes your next seller, even if the buyer was with a buyer's agent....

Jan 10, 2019 04:20 AM #1
Rainmaker
6,223,333
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

I recommend the use of a professional cleaning service. 

However, some home sellers are sloppy and home buyers are the ones that need to use the cleaning service.

Jan 10, 2019 04:24 AM #2
Rainmaker
563,279
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

"So home sellers keep this in mind, leave your house to the new buyers just the way you would like to find your new one ~ It's really the right thing to do!"
Thank you - 

Jan 10, 2019 04:43 AM #3
Rainmaker
3,867,304
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Good morning,  Sheila and Larry - a good question and one that is commonly asked.  How would YOU like to find your new home? The answer is pretty simple. 

Jan 10, 2019 05:32 AM #4
Rainmaker
1,606,561
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, sometimes, I wonder how people can live the way they do. Cleaning doesn't mean hiding the "stuff" in the closets. Using a professional cleaning service is the smart thing to do. 

Jan 10, 2019 05:34 AM #5
Rainmaker
4,433,383
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I hope home sellers will read your post and take your advice.

Jan 10, 2019 05:50 AM #6
Rainmaker
4,799,256
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Larry and Sheila.  Most of our sellers do a really good job in cleaning their homes prior to the transfer, but we do get the occasional ones like you just had.  Typically, we hold back some funds at closing to pay for a cleaning service.

Jan 10, 2019 06:35 AM #7
Rainmaker
3,268,770
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think that is very disrespectful for a seller to leave a dirty home to a new owner, but I am sure that karma will come back upon them.

Jan 10, 2019 07:06 AM #8
Ambassador
3,988,893
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

Oh, I absolutely agree. It's astonishing how some sellers leave their homes, Sheila! Then again, some buyers, who have hired professional cleaning crews wind up cancelling them when they find that sellers have left their homes in mint condition. Those are the ones I always hope to step into!

Jan 10, 2019 07:10 AM #9
Ambassador
2,170,826
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Lousy thing to do. It even states in our contract that the home and yard have to be in similar condition as to the first time the buyer saw the property. I know it doesn't necessarily matter to some people though.  Fortunately, we generally see very conscientious sellers who leave homes in wonderful shape. 

Jan 10, 2019 08:59 AM #10
Ambassador
2,032,156
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Our contract say house must be broom clean and free of debris 

Jan 11, 2019 02:01 PM #11
Rainmaker
292,588
Ellie Penaranda
239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

At least the kitchen and baths should be spotless.  

Jan 14, 2019 04:14 PM #12
Show All Comments
Back to Top

What's the reason you're reporting this blog entry?

Are you sure you want to report this blog entry as spam?

Rainmaker
3,533,024

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
Do You Have A Condo or Home You Want Us To List For Sale?
*
*
*
*
Submit

Additional Information