How to find reasonable house cleaners for make ready

How to find reasonable house cleaners for make ready

Joe S.Pro Member
Investor · San Antonio · Member since 2020 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes

So from time to time we get a house back from a rental or we have a house that all the construction and work has been done and we need a good cleaning at a reasonable price. We have had cleaners that do a great job and then the next house doesn’t even look like they swept the floor much less mopped. Also, cleaners seem to just pull a big number out of their hat and see if they can get away with it. 

How do you find a reliable cleaner for a make ready?

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Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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Quote from @Joe S.:

So from time to time we get a house back from a rental or we have a house that all the construction and work has been done and we need a good cleaning at a reasonable price. We have had cleaners that do a great job and then the next house doesn’t even look like they swept the floor much less mopped. Also, cleaners seem to just pull a big number out of their hat and see if they can get away with it. 

How do you find a reliable cleaner for a make ready?

It's a little tedious, but you can look at AirBNB or VRBO and see the STRs in the neighborhood. Zoom in, then open another window and go to google.maps and find the street, then the VRBO house and identify the address. Then you can either visit the property on cleaning day or you can do it the simple way. Contact the Host of the VRBO and ask. ;-)

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  • Investor · Scottsdale Austin Tuktoyaktuk · Member since 2021 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Joe S.:

    So from time to time we get a house back from a rental or we have a house that all the construction and work has been done and we need a good cleaning at a reasonable price. We have had cleaners that do a great job and then the next house doesn’t even look like they swept the floor much less mopped. Also, cleaners seem to just pull a big number out of their hat and see if they can get away with it. 

    How do you find a reliable cleaner for a make ready?

    It's a little tedious, but you can look at AirBNB or VRBO and see the STRs in the neighborhood. Zoom in, then open another window and go to google.maps and find the street, then the VRBO house and identify the address. Then you can either visit the property on cleaning day or you can do it the simple way. Contact the Host of the VRBO and ask. ;-)

  • Bill J FayPro Member
    Lender · San Diego · Member since 2023 · 216 posts · 209 votes
    2y

    Ask other RE Investors or management companies in your area for recs. I have found many "cleaners" are not cleaning professionals. Usually, it's worth it to pay the extra amount to professionals that clean/turn other rentals.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · CA · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    I've had pretty good luck with craigslist for interior cleaners, but like everyone I had to make them.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · CA · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @Alan F.:

    I've had pretty good luck with craigslist for interior cleaners, but like everyone I had to make them.

    *manage.       Autocorrect 🙄
  • Charles HolderPro Member
    Lender · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2019 · 141 posts · 27 votes
    2y

    My sister has a service send me a message if you would like a referral, all of her clients always end up happy.

  • Justin BrickmanBusiness Member
    Realtor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2021 · 502 posts · 274 votes
    2y

    I have a few cleaners I can recommend if you want to DM me.

  • Kyle EbersoleBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Lancaster, PA · Member since 2022 · 78 posts · 75 votes
    2y

    I found mine through other investors and investor facebook groups! The good ones are consistent and have set prices based off of sq ft of the property. Check with a couple, ask for pictures and references of jobs they have done and other investors they have worked with and you'll find some good ones soon! 

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