Pre-sale cleaning checklist for listing-ready homes
Listing photos show every streak, and buyers open every cabinet. Here's what to clean before the photographer arrives.
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Before photos
- Windows and mirrors streak-free
- Kitchen counters cleared and polished
- Fixtures and faucets shining
- Baseboards and doors wiped
- Light bulbs working and fixtures dusted
Before showings
- Inside cabinets and appliances
- Bathrooms detailed, fresh towels out
- Entry and front door clean
- Floors vacuumed and washed
- A final walk-through, room by room
Pro tip
Book the full clean a day or two before photos, then a quick touch-up before the first open house.
Rather we did it?
Tidy Edits does this for clients across Greater Boston. See pre-sale and listing prep, or call 857-753-5593.
Get a quote for your place
We do all types of cleaning jobs, small or large, one-time or recurring. Tell us about the property and we'll tailor the quote.