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Cleaning Before Open House — Get Your Property Ready to Sell
An open house is 90 seconds for a buyer to fall in love. A spotless home sells faster — and 3 to 7% higher according to real estate brokers. We handle the cleaning so you can focus on the sale.
✓ Available 48-72h · ✓ Before MLS photo shoot · ✓ Before every open house
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🏡 Why a pre-showing clean pays for itself
According to multiple North American real estate studies, a perfectly clean and decluttered property sells on average 30 to 50% faster than an equivalent unprepared property. For a $600,000 home, shaving 6 weeks off the listing represents around $3,000 in savings, between municipal taxes, mortgage carrying costs, and listing fees. Pre-showing cleaning isn’t an expense, it’s an investment with immediate ROI.
Why an open house is won in 90 seconds
Ask any real estate broker what makes a buyer write an offer. Three things, in order:
- The first impression at the entrance: smell, light, visible cleanliness. Decided in under 30 seconds.
- The state of the kitchen and primary bathroom: the two rooms where buyers project their future daily life the most.
- The general perceived condition: a streaked floor, a stained mirror, a dusty baseboard subconsciously signal “neglectful owner, hidden problems”.
Our pre-showing protocol is built entirely around these three priorities. Not a generic clean stretched longer, a strategic preparation so your property communicates “well maintained, ready to live in, worth the asking price”.
📋 Our pre-showing protocol — 5 priority zones
📦 Our packages by situation
📸 Before MLS photo shoot
Preparation for the official photo session. Maximum standard — these images will live for 3-6 months.
When: 24-48h before the photographer.
🚪 Before open house
Quick preparation the night before or morning of. Focus on critical zones, complete refresh.
When: 4-12h before the event.
👀 Before private showing
Quick service between two showings to keep the home perfect throughout the listing period.
When: On call, as little as 2h ahead.
💰 Pre-showing pricing
Rates before taxes. The pre-MLS-photo cleaning is more thorough — it also prepares for the first showing. Open house cleanings are refreshes between events.
🤝 We often work directly with your broker
Several Montreal real estate brokers recommend our service to their sellers. If you already have a broker, just let them know — we coordinate directly with them on showing schedules and invoicing.
For sellers without a broker, we can also suggest resources: the Quebec Self-Regulatory Organization of Real Estate Brokerage (OACIQ) maintains a registry of licensed brokers.
Having a clean and tidy house, apartment, condo, office, or workplace without making any effort is everyone’s goal.
A clean and well-presented home is an important factor in selling it. To help you, The Montreal Cleaners (Les Nettoyeurs de Montréal) offers a home cleaning service before your open house day.
Our teams of male and female housekeepers have long been specialized in residential cleaning and commercial maintenance in Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore, the South Shore, Lévis, Dorval, Griffintown, Hochelaga, Repentigny, Nuns’ Island, Sainte-Anne, Mont-Royal, Old Montréal, Terrebonne, Bellevue, Outremont, West Island, Rosemont, Rivière-des-Prairies, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Senneville, Sud-Ouest, Verdun, Villeray, Anjou, Westmount, Brossard, Gatineau, Ottawa, and Québec City — we serve all boroughs and neighbourhoods of the Island of Montréal.
We are committed to providing you with a high-quality residential cleaning service before your open house day at a reasonable price. Our housekeepers and maids are true professionals who will do their utmost to deliver a spotless and immaculate space. All our standard cleaning packages include dusting and cleaning of all accessible areas, as well as cleaning and disinfection of the kitchen and bathroom.
Maintenance Services for the Residential Sector
- Regular housekeeping (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
- Seasonal deep cleaning, spring cleaning… (walls, ceilings, windows…)
- Dusting
- Bathroom cleaning and disinfection
- Kitchen cleaning and disinfection
- Oven cleaning
- Refrigerator cleaning
- Carpet washing and cleaning
- Window washing
- Post-renovation cleaning
- Floor cleaning
- Floor maintenance services (stripping, waxing, polishing…)
- Ventilation duct cleaning
- Post-disaster cleaning
- Pre- or post-move cleaning
❓ Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
For pre-MLS-photo cleaning: ideally 5-7 days ahead. For a weekend open house: 3-5 days. For an emergency (imminent showing): we try for 24-48 hours subject to availability.
How long does the cleaning take?
Condo or 1-bedroom: 3-5 hours. 3-bedroom house: 5-7 hours. Large home: 7-10 hours. Always done in a team of 2-3 people to free up the property quickly.
Can you clean while the home is still occupied?
Yes, that’s actually the most common situation. We work around your furniture, your personal belongings, your daily routine. The goal: your property is showing-ready without disrupting your life until move-out day.
Do you handle home staging or decluttering?
Our service includes deep cleaning, not professional home staging. However, we do tidy areas, fluff cushions, align chairs, fold towels hotel-style, the visual impact is significant.
What if the home is empty (move already done)?
That’s actually faster. For an empty home, we offer a slightly lower rate than the brackets above, about 15% off. Also ideal before the buyer takes possession.
Do you accept payment via the notary at closing?
For amounts over $500, we can offer payment at closing (terms to confirm with your notary). Otherwise: Visa, Mastercard, Interac, direct transfer.
Your property deserves the best first impression
Instant quote by phone · Available within 48-72h · Coordination with your broker
The Montreal Cleaners (Les Nettoyeurs de Montréal) — Serving Greater Montreal since 2010.