Tony,

In commercial real estate, we did not encounter this situation.  We often counseled painting the building white so that it would show up better as people were driving by.  

One one occasion, when we had a magnificent office penthouse with 360 degree views of Los Angeles that was languishing on the market, we asked that the building take all the former partitions out and leave it blank.  We leased it soon after they did that.  A

No but it should.  Sometimes there is a time limit for them to get the things done, but not necessarily what needs to be done.  I love it when I let them know what needs to be done, and they disregard my advice.  Then they call everyday to find out why the property is not selling.  

Tony and Suzanne,
It is not in the listing agreement. My expert stager Kim Gaston gives them a list of what to do.

No seems to be the biggest response! Same for me!

Our standard listing agreement does not contain these types of clauses.

It does not.  Maybe it ought to!

Sounds like a good idea to put that in there, sometimes it can get tough to enforce though.

No it does not. We use the State forms and they say what the agent will and will not do.

Not in the listing agreement although we have a section to add special clauses ... I provide a Seller Checklist that covers just about everthing but it's not required that the seller do any of it. I highlight areas of special attention.

No, we use the standard CAR form.  I discuss this with the clients though and walk around the house telling them what should be done.

Other than to make the property available to show, no.

Unfortunatly no.

Unfortunately no and anything verbal tends to not be "heard"

Good idea Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers 

We have a section for "special clauses" where any necessity which must be addressed is spelled out. Each scenario is different and it would be difficult to boilerplate everything.. 

It would be nice.  It's hard to get a seller to see that their home needs updating, decluttering and cleaning.

Not in the LIsting Contract but in the Seller Advisory there is a clause on Pre-Sale (Marketing) Considerations including advising sellers to do what they can to prepare the home for sale including taking care of needed repairs

We don't. I do tell people what types of things buyers look at, and what turns them off, and make suggestions as I go through the home. I do say that the house should be in showing condition when it goes live, so any packing, cleaning, projects, etc really need to be done before people see it, otherwise they start off thinking the price is too high.

No.  That is entirely up to the seller.

No but I like it!!

Sounds like a winning idea to me!

The listing agreement does not, but i have this conversation as we walk through the home taking notes. It helps the seller understand how a buyer will see their home and what needs to be addressed.

That is usually discussed ahead of time. I have some sellers now painting, having their carpets cleaned and / or replaced, reviewing home warranty companies, changing furnace and duct filters, etc.

No; however that sounds like a good idea.

The only things our's says is the buyer will recieve the home in broom clean condition; nothing about showings other than they will do them!

No but that's a good idea! Unfortunately the definition would be hard to word...does your listing agreement spell that out?

No...Interesting. Does Yours?

No.   How is "Ready For Showtime" defined?  Is it different than "Ready for HBO"?

Frequently!

No, but I have a form for the Seller to prepare the home for professional photography.   Sometimes I go by again to ensure it is ready. 

No. To onerous.

Without exception the result of failing to prepare comes into light.

"The house has been shown eleven times and no offer! What's wrong?"

"You really need to remove the giant dog kennel from the middle of the kitchen. We talked about that."