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Cleanout and Donation Services
We will turn your unwanted items into cash and empty out your house – including your junk!
ALL IN ONE DAY!!! NO ESTATE SALE NEEDED!!!
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Donation and Cleanout Services
Can’t have an estate sale? Need a FAST SOLUTION for donations and a house clean out? No problem! The Estate Pros house clean out and donation service allows homeowners to skip the estate sale and empty out their entire home in ONE DAY!
Cleanouts are Perfect for:
- Limited time, quick solution needed
- Not wanting to open your home to the public
- Not enough items for a traditional estate sale
- Items are dated or in poor condition
- Restrictions due to location – condos, gated communities, apartments, senior living facilities, storage units, no on-site parking, hoarder homes, etc.
How Does the Home Clean Out and Donation Service Work?
The Estate Pros will coordinate the liquidation, clean out and donations of all your unwanted items and junk in a single afternoon by safely packing everything up and removing it from your location. Your marketable items are either sold or donated and the rest is recycled, leaving very little to be discarded. The majority of your unwanted items will likely be donated resulting in a substantial tax deduction. This is made possible by our strategic partnership with Habitat For Humanity, a national 501(c)(3) charity organization, and our unique access to a special IRS tax program that provides most of our clients with a very sizeable tax deduction. YES, you will qualify for a sizeable tax deduction… it’s a lot easier than you think! We’ll show you how! Sit back and relax… You don’t have to lift a finger during your clean out and donations service; we will pack everything up and take it all away, even your junk! To top it off, we offer a complimentary broom sweep and vacuum of your location – the results are amazing! ALL OF THIS… IN ONE DAY!
Why Liquidate Using a Donation?
Why do most people donate their personal property? In short, estate donations are a terrific way to disposition your items quickly without the hassle of trying to sell everything. They are the best way to dispose of your items quickly while guaranteeing the return value in the form of a tax deduction. Not to mention how many individuals and families you can help with much needed items! In addition, you will also be helping to protect the environment by keeping these useful items out of landfills. It’s a win for everyone!
Who Typically Donates?
People commonly looking to donate their personal property are:
- Those who either can’t or don’t want to have an estate sale
- Looking to help those in need
- Seeking a tax benefit
- Needing to declutter or dispose of items without the hassle of trying to sell everything
- Assisting with an estate after the death of a loved one
- Retiring and selling a home so they can move to a more manageable residence
- Moving and downsizing
What About My Location?
The Estate Pros can handle house clean out and donations for any type of location, including: single & multi family homes, condos, apartments, gated communities, senior living facilities, storage units, businesses, commercial properties & more! No matter what the scenario is, the Estate Pros have you covered!
Guaranteed Results on Your Donations and Cleanout!
When you liquidate your items via donation there are no guessing games or uncertainty of results. The Estate Pros guarantee the value of your items, letting you know exactly what they are worth and how much you should expect for them through a tax deduction. We’ll make sure you’re fully compensated for your unwanted items with no left overs – everything will be removed from your location, all your junk too!
We provide you with all of the documentation your accountant and the IRS are looking for, making you eligible to receive a substantial tax deduction. GUARANTEED!
Southeast Michigan Estate Sale Service Area
The Estate Pros have been proudly serving Oakland, Macomb and parts of Livingston, Genesee, Lapeer & Wayne counties for the past 15 years. No matter what your situation calls for, the Estate Pros are here to help!
The Estate Pros Difference
Experience
Over 15 years of service with more than 5,000 successfully completed estate sales, liquidations, donations & clean outs.
Professional
Our team has the qualified appraisers and industry leading liquidation experts needed to get the job done right.
Safe
We are licensed, bonded & insured. You can feel confident knowing our services are private, safe and secure.
Results
Ranked in the top 50 estate sale companies in America, delivering millions of dollars in estate proceeds to our valued clients every year.
What Our Clients are Saying
Recent Estate liquidations
Slocum Dr
Farmington , MI 48336
Liquidation Value: $17,500
May 22, 2025
Windiate Rd
Waterford , MI 48329
Liquidation Value: $28,000
May 21, 2025
Folkstone Dr
Troy, MI 48085
Liquidation Value: $27,000
May 20, 2025
Schedule Your House Clean Out & Donation Today!
The Estate Pros are here to help! No matter what your situation is – big or small estates, estates with older or outdated items, estates with location restrictions, etc.
We can handle any situation, location type, or size – GUARANTEED!
Why Use the Pros to Help with Your Estate Cleanout and Donations
We make the clean out and donation process as easy as possible handling all your items with utmost care, conducting our work with compassion and professionalism. When evaluating your items for donation, our appraisers rely on the standards and guidelines set forth in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which contains Congressionally-authorized valuation standards – ensuring the accuracy and integrity of your donation documentation.
Our scheduling is flexible, and our clean outs and donations are completed quickly and safely. Our team will work with you from the initial free consultation to the complete execution of your clean out and donation and everything in between. You don’t need to lift a finger, we take care of everything for you!
When Should You Complete Your Estate Liquidation?
Timing is everything in life, and so is the scheduling of your estate liquidation! Most people look to schedule their liquidation around the same time they are selling their home. These are the three scheduling scenarios that usually work best:
Before Listing the Home for Sale
Typically for overly cluttered or hoarder homes in which your realtor has suggested you empty.
Just Before the Sale Closing
You have a buyer in place and have secured a purchase agreement. The estate pros conduct the estate clean out and donation in a single day, emptying the home within a week or two before closing. The closing occurs and you turn the keys over to the new homeowner.
Just After the Sale Closing
The home is sold and closed on, you’ve secure a predetermined move out date post closing (leaseback or rental term). The estate pros conduct your single day estate clean out and donation within a week or two of your move out date. The house is vacuumed and broom swept. You can move out and turn the keys over to the new homeowner.
How to Prepare for an Estate Donation and Cleanout
Having a well thought out plan is important to having a successful estate liquidation. Here are some preliminary steps to consider before donating.
- Take an inventory of the home. A thorough inventory and search of the home will begin preparing you for your donation.
- Remove any personal or sensitive items that you don’t want to donate. If it’s something personal or valuable that you don’t want to donate, removing or securing it is essential.
- Photograph the contents. A cataloged reference, either in photo or in video format, can serve as documentary evidence of the donation should it be necessary.
- Try and stay organized and create lists if necessary.
- Partially organizing and cleaning up the home is helpful.
- Throw away as much of the trash or unusable items as possible. An initial decluttering will make the donation process much easier.
- Know what you want to donate. Clearly identifying the scope of your project to the Estate Pros will make the donation process a lot smoother.
- If you have prior appraisals for any of your items, let the Estate Pros know, we can assess these evaluations for accuracy and use them to determine potential final appraisal values.
Are the Estate Pros a charity?
The Estate Pros are a professional estate services company that offers full-service donation & residential junk removal services. While we work with many local charities to donate your unwanted items and junk, the Estate Pros are NOT a charity or 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
Are your services free? How much will my donation & house clean out cost?
As much as we love our customers, unfortunately, are services are not free. The Estate Pros donation and clean out program is a paid service that offers full-service residential donation & junk removal. Please contact us for details and pricing.
When should I schedule my donation and clean out?
As soon as you know you need service! You can book an appointment with us through our website via our “book online” option or by calling us at (248) 266-9817. We are generally pretty booked up so the sooner you can get on our schedule the better. It’s best to plan ahead!
What type of items can I donate?
Our team is typically asked to haul away mattresses, furniture, electronics, etc. We try and take as many of your unwanted items as possible and can take away most residential items as long as it’s not toxic or hazardous. Here’s a list of items we commonly take for donation:
- Furniture & mattresses.
- Household & kitchen items.
- Clothing, shoes, bedding, linens, etc.
- Appliances & electronics.
- Artwork, accessories & decor.
- Office furniture & equipment& more!
Items that can’t be donated will be either be recycled or discarded. Such items may include oversized pieces (pool tables, ping pong tables, large china cabinets, large armoires, etc), holiday decor, toys, etc.
Do you take large or bulky items?
Yes, as long as it can be lifted and loaded into the truck by two people. Additional labor for large item removal such as deconstructing furniture, exercise equipment, carpet removal, etc. may be billed at an hourly rate (please contact us for details).
What happens to my unwanted items?
Our mission is to re-purpose, re-home and donate as much of your unwanted items & junk as possible, assisting others in need while minimizing what needs to be discarded. We donate your furniture and other household items to charities such as Habitat For Humanity, Furniture Bank of SE Michigan and others, providing you with all the required tax documentation for your donations. Items that can’t be donated or recycled will be discarded.
Are you bonded & insured?
Yes, the Estate Pros are fully bonded and insured. We have liability insurance, general performance bonding, workmen’s compensation, and insurance coverage for all of our trucks and teams. Your home is fully protected in the rare event that damage should occur.
Estate Cleanouts
When a person needs to empty the entire contents of their home, it is known as an estate cleanout. One of the most common reasons for this is the death of a loved one, but those wishing to downsize, declutter, move overseas, or undertake a drastic lifestyle change should consider an estate cleanout. Emptying a house full of stuff that you or a relative spent a lifetime acquiring may seem overwhelming for many. It is often an emotionally charged situation and care should be taken so that all relatives and responsible parties have clear communication about the intended course of action. When a loved one passes away, you may feel besieged with things in need of handling, such as legalities, logistical arrangements, and, of course, bereavement. Managing and dispersing someone’s precious belongings can add additional emotional weight to an already heavy situation.
Estate Cleanout Services
Estate Pros offers estate cleanout services to help you move forward whether you decide to donate the items for a tax deduction, distribute them amongst family members, or sell them in an estate sale. Our skilled appraisers can help you distinguish junk from treasure, enabling you to decide the best course of action going forward.
Many people choose to donate their items and experience the joy that comes from helping others in need. You can receive a tax reduction pursuant to the value of the furniture, artwork, jewelry, clothing, vehicles and other belongings donated to a 501(c)(3) charity or organization. After cataloging and assessing all of the belongings that you wish to donate, Estate Pros will provide you with all of the required documents for claiming your tax deduction. These include an itemized evaluation of your donated items, IRS Form 8283 and a donation receipt from the charity or organization of your choice. If you are not sure where you would like to donate your items, we can make suggestions for where your items will be most appreciated. Common places to donate to are women’s shelters.
Estate Pros makes performing an estate cleanout a cinch so you can focus your time and energy elsewhere while trusting that you are receiving a fair value for your belongings. Emptying an entire house can take days to weeks. Not everyone can set aside this amount of time or you may not be physically able to do all of the heavy lifting and you don’t want to burden your friends and relatives. Additionally, the sentimental nature of the belongings can make progress slower for relatives than it would for a professional. The deadlines of emptying a house for the sale of a home can be stressful and it is difficult to assess just how much time it will take to accomplish everything.
Cost of Estate Clean Out
The average estate clean out costs anywhere from $500 to $2,000, with most quotes hanging around the lower end of the range. The quote you receive from a company that cleans out homes will be governed by a number of factors like the size of the job and the amount of time and labor needed to sort through everything. The homes of those who have more spartan living spaces will take a lot less effort to go through than those of hoarders. If you’re organizing an estate cleanout on your own, you may be paying people by the hour and be unable to fully vet the candidates you consider for the job. Hiring a professional estate clean out company will save you time, headache and worry, and give you peace of mind knowing that your stuff will be properly taken care of and evaluated during the process. There will be a lot of things that are considered junk in a whole house cleanout and they will need to be disposed of. The more trash and clutter that you can clear out yourself, the less expensive your clean out will be. The top companies that clean out homes can provide you with all of the resources to make it as smooth and seamless as possible and will factor the pricing according to the size and scope of the clean out, as well as any additional logistical arrangements needing to be made. If it is a hoarding situation where there could be a high density of items, this could present an additional health hazard and the clean out will likely cost more given the additional cleaning and personal protection that may need to be employed.
House Cleanout Sale
If you decide to go down the road of holding an estate sale for the items following a house cleanout, they may be displayed in the house itself after it’s been cleaned or at another location. House cleanout sales can be financially lucrative if there are a number of valuable items in the house like sports memorabilia collections, furniture, art, jewelry, and wine collections. Hiring a professional will help you figure out what’s valuable and worth selling, what should be donated, and what to keep or toss.
Here are some ways to prepare for a property clean out sale:
- Communicate and collaborate – Oftentimes, multiple people are involved in the estate, and clear communication between family members is crucial to avoid disputes down the road.
- Legal Consultation – An attorney or financial advisor can help guide you through any legal requirements that may be related to the estate, will or inheritance tax.
- Inventory – Composing a detailed inventory of items in the estate will be helpful for record-keeping and decision-making.
- Remove personal or sensitive items – Make sure to collect any sensitive documents, photos or other personal belongings from the home prior to the clean out
- Photograph – In addition to detailed lists, taking photographs of the home’s contents can be helpful for documenting evidence of your donation.
- Remove trash – To the best of your abilities, any trash that you remove ahead of the sale will make the process go more smoothly and help the pros work their magic more quickly.
- Make decisions in a timely fashion – Making decisions ahead of time about what you want to donate and what you want to toss or keep will help the process go smoothly.
- Give Us Your Best Estimate – If you have had prior appraisals for items in the home and know the approximate value of certain items already, let us know so we can assess these evaluations and take them into consideration when determining final appraisal values.
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