A practical checklist before a property handoff
Coordinate vacancy, access and the cleaning scope before the keys change hands.
Confirm when the property will be empty
For a Seattle move-out, plan belongings removal before the cleaning visit where possible. Share whether furniture, stored items or remaining occupants will affect access. An empty-property clean and an occupied-home visit need different preparation.
Collect the handoff priorities
Note the property’s condition, inspection points and any appliance interiors or other extras you want to select. Agents and property managers should include deadlines and entry arrangements. Check the scope in booking instead of assuming every inspection item is a cleaning task.
Leave room for the wider move
Repairs, disposal, utility arrangements and lease requirements are separate parts of the handoff. Coordinate those jobs so they do not undo the cleaning afterward. A cleaning visit cannot determine a security deposit return or replace the obligations in a lease or inspection process.