I also handle it like others here. I will move some stuff if it is not too much, but if the stuff looks expensive or just too much - I don't move it.

I had a seller file a claim against me with the BBB about how I "damaged" all her clothes. She wanted something like $300 - 500.

The hatch was damaged before I went in the attic (documented in writing and photos in the report). I went in without any problems, but sometime between my inspection and her complaint (a month or so) the hatch fell and go drywall dust and some insulation on a few jackets. She had photos.

I ended up settling with BBB for something like $21.00 for cleaning 5 or six jackets.

On another house, I set my ladder against an already overloaded cloest bar and the entire thing came off the wall. I told the sellers that if they emptied the closet, I would come back and re-hang the shelf/bar. Cost me about $5.00 in materials and about half hour in time.

I too carry a sheet and a dustbuster, and put my booties (shoe covers) over the top of my ladder when it leans against the wall.
JF