Cleaning your home before selling is a very good idea and should not be forgotten. It will help you get a better price for your home. Your home should be pristine and beautiful for buyers if you can make it so, or you may not get a sale at all. The experience of a potential buyer as they explore your property is important for you to be able to sell your home as close to your asking price as possible. In some cases, your home will need to be inspected for any issues with plumbing or rodents before a buyer will close on the purchase. After the deal is signed and between the actual closing date, legally speaking, the property must stay in substantially the same condition as it would is in when you saw it.