7 Estate Cleanout Tips

Organizing a closet or cleaning out one room can feel like a chore. So when you’re tasked with clearing an entire home, it may be a bit overwhelming. But there’s help. Here are some estate cleanout tips to make a big job seem smaller.

Estate Cleanout Tips

One of the most important parts of cleaning out an estate is to start with a plan. No matter the reason, the process can be emotionally and physically taxing. So starting with a plan helps organize and put everything into perspective. If possible, try not to rush through the cleanout. Take the following steps when you’re ready.

• Meeting. Hold a family meeting to discuss the process, expectations, and any necessary paperwork that needs to be complete.
• Paperwork. Before you remove anything, ensure all legal documents are in order. Settle and store any important documents from the house.
• Security. Protect what’s left inside by changing the locks and any alarm codes.
• Inventory. Walk through the home and document the contents in each room with photos and video.
• Sort. Categorize the items as what you want to keep, sell, donate, and discard. You can do this as a list, series of sticky notes, or start making piles. Take your time with sentimental items. If you can’t keep them, create a scrapbook keepsake.
• Appraise. Consider having a professional evaluate the items you’d like to sell.
• Clean. Once the house is empty, thoroughly clean the space and address any repairs. A well-maintained property helps to add resale value.

There are companies that can help with the entire estate sale process. But if you’re doing it on your own, these tips can help simplify the task. After an estate sale, donate what’s left to local charities or contact JDog Junk Removal & Hauling to come take care of it. We can help cleanout the entire home and handle the donating, recycling, and discarding for you. Whether it’s small items or large pieces of furniture, we can remove it all. Call 844-GET-JDOG to learn more and schedule a property evaluation.