#1 Complaint in Real Estate Walkthroughs

Why Cleaning Is the #1 Complaint in Real Estate Walkthroughs (and How to Prevent It)

When a buyer, renter, or agent walks into a messy property, the deal starts slipping. Here’s how to avoid losing value on walkthrough day.

We’ve seen it too many times in Denver and Aurora: A gorgeous remodel is ready for photos or showings — but the walkthrough is tanked by dusty blinds, smudged cabinets, or leftover contractor mess.

According to real estate forums, buyer surveys, and leasing agent feedback, cleanliness is the #1 walkthrough complaint.

Here’s why it matters — and how to ensure your property makes the right first impression.

💬 Real Comments from Buyers & Renters

  • “Loved the layout, but the place felt dirty. Made me question how well it was maintained.”
  • “Dust on windowsills and hair in the tub — gross.”
  • “I walked into a stale-smelling house and walked right back out.”

Realtors lose offers. Landlords lose tenants. Owners lose trust.

🚨 What Gets Flagged During Walkthroughs

  • – Dusty ceiling fans and vents
  • – Sticky floors or counters
  • – Smells (pets, smoke, stale air)
  • – Pet hair on baseboards or closets
  • – Dirty light switches and doorknobs

These little details create big doubts about the property’s overall condition — even if it's structurally perfect.

🔑 Why Realtors and Investors Use Us

Trusted Choice Cleaning is used by property managers, flippers, and stagers across the Denver metro for:

  • ✔️ Pre-listing deep cleans
  • ✔️ Walkthrough-ready touch-ups
  • ✔️ Staging cleans and photo-prep

Our cleaning crews are trained to look at a property the way a buyer would — with obsessive attention to first impressions.

📍 Real Example: Cherry Creek Townhome

Property was listed at $625,000. After a rushed DIY clean, the first 3 showings ended with feedback: “Great space, but felt dusty and unkempt.”

Realtor hired us for a full reset. The same week, new showing resulted in offer 2% over asking.

Your Walkthrough Secret Weapon

Staging, listing, or showing? We clean for what the buyer sees. No dust. No doubts. Just offers.

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