Rentals and vacant properties
What to discuss before a home showing clean
Tell the cleaner whether the house will be occupied or empty, which rooms are on the showing route, and when photography or the first showing is scheduled.
Work from the first date someone will see the property
Sometimes the photographer arrives before the first showing. If both dates matter, give the earlier one when asking about timing. A home in use may need different access arrangements from a vacant home with a single point of contact.
Agree which details are part of the visit
Choose the rooms you want covered and identify anything that needs a separate quote, such as accessible inside glass or appliance interiors. If furniture or boxes will remain, explain what will be reachable. A photo date can make a shorter list of priority rooms more practical than an open-ended request.
Coordinate with the person opening the door
If the seller, agent or a relative will handle access, make sure the cleaner knows who can let them in and who can approve changes. Check availability before setting the appointment around a visit.
Compare one-time and recurring house cleaning, or see vacant property cleanup if belongings or debris are still in the way.
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