Make the move-out clean
match the actual inspection.

Check the lease, turnover agreement, or property manager's cleaning standards. A generic cleaning package may not satisfy a specific inspection checklist.

Remove personal belongings and trash, unless removal or haul-away is included in a written scope. A vacant-property price cannot assume a heavily cluttered home.

Disclose square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, number of floors, appliance condition, pets, unusual buildup, and any supplies the crew must bring.

Confirm parking, keys, elevator access, building rules and the time the unit actually becomes available.

Kitchen: cabinets and drawers inside or outside, countertops, sink, cooktop, microwave, oven and refrigerator, including grease and food residue.

Bathrooms: sinks, toilets, tubs/showers, faucets, mirrors, floor edges, soap scum and ventilation covers where accessible.

Rooms and hallways: floors, baseboards, reachable surfaces, interior doors, switches and empty shelves according to the approved checklist.

Special tasks: carpet extraction, high windows, exterior work, repair, mold treatment, pest control and hazardous waste are separate specialties and should never be assumed included.

Agree on the earliest site access and the actual inspection or new-tenant arrival deadline, allowing time for a re-clean if needed.

Request a written price, included/excluded tasks and a clear process for approving extra work if the property is dirtier than expected.

Agree in advance whether completion documentation is needed. Only take or share photos with the owner's or resident's appropriate permission.

Decide who will check the result and how a missed item, property damage or key issue will be reported and resolved.