Empty is an advantage
An empty residence allows work that is impossible once furniture and belongings arrive: full cabinet and closet interiors, appliance interiors, behind and beneath built-ins, complete baseboard and casing detail, and every pane of interior glass.
Scheduling move-in detail after the previous occupant leaves and before your belongings arrive is the single highest-value cleaning decision in a move.
What to confirm first
Utilities and climate control should be active, the home should be empty, and any remaining construction or repair work should be complete. If renovation work is still underway, the property needs post-construction detail rather than move-in detail.