How well should I clean my house when I move out?

Most real estate contracts stipulate that sellers need to leave their home in “broom clean condition.” This quaint turn of phrase means more or less what you’d imagine: floors need to be swept, carpets vacuumed and all personal items need to be removed from the premises. This includes rugs, wall decor and furniture.

But does this really cut it? How would you feel about moving into a broom clean home? As a courtesy to the buyer, you should thoroughly clean your house before turning over the keys.

How do I get from broom clean to actually clean?
Too often, people fail to hand over a clean and tidy house because they leave most of the cleaning till the end. To prevent this, start tidying your home as soon as you decide to put it on the market.

As an added bonus, if your house is spick and span for showings, there’s a good chance you’ll get a better price for it.

If you’re not feeling up to the task, consider hiring a cleaning company. With all that’s involved with selling your home, there’s no shame in delegating some of the work.