The Cleaning Checklist Every East Cobb Realtor Should Give Their Sellers

The East Cobb Pre-Listing Cleaning Checklist

East Cobb is one of the most competitive listing environments in Metro Atlanta. Buyers here are often families with school-district priorities, and they bring high expectations to every showing. This checklist is designed to be shared directly with sellers as part of your listing preparation package.

Kitchen

• ●Clean inside oven, including racks and broiler drawer
• ●Clean inside refrigerator, including door seals and vegetable drawers
• ●Degrease range hood exterior and filters
• ●Wipe all cabinet fronts, drawer pulls, and hinges
• ●Descale and polish sink and faucet
• ●Clean dishwasher interior, door seal, and filter
• ●Scrub tile backsplash and grout
• ●Polish all stainless steel appliances

Bathrooms

• ●Scrub all tile and grout lines
• ●Remove soap scum from glass shower doors and enclosures
• ●Descale faucets, showerheads, and tub jets
• ●Clean inside medicine cabinets and vanity drawers
• ●Wipe vanity, mirror, and all light fixtures
• ●Clean behind, under, and around toilet
• ●Replace any discolored or moldy caulk

Living Areas & Bedrooms

• ●Clean all baseboards, door frames, and crown molding
• ●Wipe window sills, tracks, and locks
• ●Clean ceiling fans, light fixtures, and smoke detectors
• ●Wash interior windows
• ●Vacuum and clean under all furniture
• ●Clean fireplace glass, surround, and hearth
• ●Wipe all light switches, outlet covers, and door handles

Floors

• ●Steam clean all carpets
• ●Deep clean and polish hardwood floors
• ●Scrub tile grout on floors
• ●Clean all thresholds and transition strips

Garage & Exterior

• ●Sweep and degrease garage floor
• ●Wipe down garage door interior and exterior
• ●Clean front door, hardware, and doorbell
• ●Wipe outdoor light fixtures
• ●Clear cobwebs from eaves and entry

When to Schedule the Clean

Recommend that sellers schedule their professional deep clean 2 days before the listing photographer arrives. This timing ensures the home is at its absolute best for photos — which are the first showing for the majority of buyers — while leaving time for any touch-ups.

A Trusted East Cobb Cleaning Partner

DG Cleaning Services provides pre-listing deep cleans throughout East Cobb and Cobb County. To refer your sellers or schedule a clean, contact us here or call (404) 543-1161.