Residential · large job

Foreclosure and vacant property cleanouts. Complete clearance, documented.

For banks, REO managers, asset managers, and property managers handling vacant or foreclosed homes. We clear contents fully, document chain-of-custody, route donations and recyclables, and turn the property over ready for inspection or listing — typically in 1–3 days. Insurance-compatible reporting and the documentation rigor REO portfolios expect.

Typical range $640 – $1,890
Per-property pricing. Larger hoarding-volume or multi-property packages quoted under MSA terms.

REO/asset manager protocols · Chain-of-custody documentation · Insurance-compatible reporting · MSA terms for portfolios

What a foreclosure cleanout actually involves

Foreclosure and vacant property cleanouts differ from typical residential cleanouts in three ways: the property is rarely walkable in advance (we work from photos taken at preservation visits, or the first walkthrough is by the Loader team), the documentation requirements are stricter (REO portfolios and asset managers expect chain-of-custody data), and the contents are unpredictable. Most foreclosure cleanouts include:

  • Full property contents — left furniture, appliances, kitchen contents, bathroom contents, closets, garage contents
  • Personal items left behind (clothes, books, documents, photos) — handled per REO protocol
  • Refrigerator and freezer contents (often spoiled — biohazard PPE required)
  • Yard debris, deck/patio contents, exterior junk piles
  • Garage, shed, basement, attic contents — entire property
  • Appliances (refrigerator, freezer, range, washer, dryer, HVAC) with refrigerant recovery
  • Electronics — TVs, computers, monitors with R2/e-Stewards certified processing
  • Mattresses, box springs (routed through MRC mattress recycling where available)
  • Documentation package: itemized inventory, before/after photos, weight tickets, diversion routing data
Not included as standard scope Biohazard remediation (death scenes, sewage backups, severe rodent infestation) requires specialized remediation contractors — we coordinate with Servpro, Aftermath, Bio-One, or your preferred remediation partner. Hazardous materials (chemicals, lead paint debris, asbestos) require abatement before cleanout. Live or recently-vacated properties with occupant belongings require eviction coordination — we don't remove occupant property without legal authorization.

How a foreclosure cleanout typically works

1. Property assignment + access

Asset manager or REO coordinator assigns the property. Access via lockbox code, key, or coordinated meeting at the property. We confirm access details and any property-specific notes (utility status, hazards flagged from preservation, etc.) before the Loader team is dispatched.

2. Walkthrough + initial photo documentation

Loader team arrives, walks the property, documents condition with photos, flags any hazardous materials, biohazard, or unexpected scope (hoarding-volume contents, structural damage). If scope materially differs from the original assignment, we update the quote and confirm before proceeding.

3. Clearance

Full property clearance — interior, exterior, garage, shed, attic, basement. Personal items handled per REO protocol (sometimes held for a defined period, sometimes routed to donation, sometimes destroyed). Photos documented throughout.

4. Final walkthrough + reporting package

Final photo set documents the empty property. The reporting package includes: itemized scope, before/after photos by room, weight tickets, diversion routing data (donation/recycling/disposal percentages), and any flagged issues for the asset manager. Property turned over ready for inspection or listing.

How foreclosure cleanout pricing actually works

Pricing is per-property, structured to give asset managers predictable line-item costs. Most properties fall into one of three tiers based on contents volume:

Tier 1 — Light contents ($640–$890): partially cleaned-out property, a few rooms of left furniture and appliances. Single-day clearance.

Tier 2 — Standard contents ($890–$1,290): typical foreclosure with full contents across all rooms, normal household volume. 1–2 day clearance.

Tier 3 — Hoarding-volume contents ($1,290–$1,890+): property with substantially elevated contents volume, requiring multi-day work and often multiple truck loads. Pricing scales with truckload count.

For portfolio asset managers and REO companies running multiple properties, we structure MSA pricing with volume rates, standardized reporting templates, and dedicated account coordination. See procurement details for the MSA path.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with REO/asset managers directly, or only with end clients?

Both. We work directly with banks, asset managers, REO companies, and property preservation firms under MSA structures with standardized pricing and reporting. We also work case-by-case for smaller property managers or attorneys handling individual foreclosure cases.

How do you handle personal items left in the property?

Per REO protocol. Most asset managers specify a holding period (typically 30 days) during which personal items are documented and stored, then routed to donation or disposal if unclaimed. We follow whatever protocol the asset manager specifies and document the handling.

What about properties with hoarding-volume contents?

We handle hoarding-volume properties as part of our standard scope, structured as Tier 3 pricing. Multi-day work, multiple truck loads. See our whole-house and hoarding cleanouts page for the detailed handling protocol. Biohazard situations (severe rodent/insect infestation, sewage, death scenes) require remediation coordination before our work begins.

Are you insured for property work?

Yes. JRP carries general liability up to $5M per occurrence with COIs available on request, listing the asset manager or REO company as an additional insured per standard property preservation requirements. Workers comp on all field operations.

Can you handle properties in remote or rural areas?

Yes — we operate across 49 states. For properties outside our dense metro coverage zones, we coordinate from the nearest metro and structure the quote with the travel factored in. For multi-property regional packages, route density usually brings the per-property cost down.

What reporting do you provide?

Standard reporting package: itemized scope by room, before/after photo set, weight tickets from each disposal facility used, diversion routing summary (donation %, recycling %, disposal %), and any flagged issues (hazardous materials, structural damage, unexpected scope). Format matches the asset manager's preferred reporting template — we work with the common REO platforms.

What if you find sensitive documents or valuables?

Documented and held per REO protocol. Photos taken at the time of discovery, items secured in a sealed container, asset manager notified. Items routed through whatever return/destruction process the asset manager specifies. Cash, jewelry, firearms, or significant valuables trigger immediate asset manager contact before any handling.

How does the chain-of-custody documentation actually work?

Every item or category of items is photo-documented at three points: in-place at the property, loaded on the truck, and at the disposal/donation/recycling facility. Weight tickets capture the volume at each facility. The final report stitches the photo timeline with the routing data so the asset manager has full traceability of what came out of the property and where it went.

Get a foreclosure and vacant property cleanout quote.

Tell us about the property — address, approximate size, and timeline. Photos help us quote accurately. We respond within one business day, most often same day.

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