Whole House Cleanouts

Specialized Services

Foreclosure Cleanout

During a foreclosure clean out, all of the personal property must be removed from the premises prior to the sale of the home by the bank. Foreclosure clean outs are typically more labor intensive than what traditional cleaning crews are prepared to handle due to the large and often heavy nature of the things that must be removed from the house.

In cases where the owner and lender have come to an amicable agreement, the job is often easier than it would be in the case of an eviction or unsettled owner. One of the benefits of having a qualified appraiser on the clean-out team is that they can spot valuable items that may go unnoticed by the untrained eye.

Eviction Cleanout

Evictions are difficult for anyone involved and they actually happen quite regularly. Often times, the tenant will remove most or all of their personal property from the occupied space, but sometimes this is not possible. In the event of an eviction where the tenant has not removed all or any of their belongings from the property, a house clean-out sale can help the property owner recoup some of their expenses resulting from the eviction and/or non-payment of rental fees owed by the tenant.

Nursing Home Cleanout

The collections of a person’s lifetime can amount to quite a lot of stuff. Though most of it will be divided up by the family, and often times, there are a lot of things that the family doesn’t want or cannot keep. As people get older, maintaining a large house full of belongings can be too much for someone to handle on their own, and moving into a senior living facility can ease the worries of both the elderly person(s) and their family members. Unfortunately, disagreements can sometimes arise between family members regarding the divvying up of their inheritance. House clean-out sales that liquidate belongings can simplify the process of the division of assets and make the transition smoother for everyone involved.

How to Prepare for a Property Clean Out Sale

1. Communicate and collaborate – Often times, multiple people are involved in the estate, and clear communication between family members is crucial to avoid disputes down the road.

2. 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.

3. Inventory – Composing a detailed inventory of items in the estate will be helpful for record-keeping and decision-making.

4. 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

5. Photograph – In addition to detailed lists, taking photographs of the home’s contents can be helpful for documenting evidence of your donation.

6. Remove trash – To the best of your abilities, any trash that you remove ahead of time will make the process go more smoothly and help the Pros work their magic more quickly.

7. 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.

8. 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.