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48–72 hour turnaround · Photo-ready before showings · Donation routing · Strong realtor partnerships
Pre-listing cleanouts get a property show-ready. Furniture you don't want in listing photos. The basement that's been accumulating for 20 years. The garage. Attic boxes you haven't opened since the kids moved out. The shed. We handle all of it, typically in 48–72 hours, so the property shows beautifully when the listing goes live. Donation routing to local nonprofits for usable items. Photo documentation. Realtor coordination when appropriate.
Pre-listing cleanouts are different from estate cleanouts in scope. The owner is alive, present, and making decisions about what stays and what goes. The goal isn't to clear the property entirely — it's to clear the property to the standard that listing photos and showings require. That usually means removing furniture the owner doesn't want in listing photos, clearing basements and garages that have accumulated contents over years or decades, removing outdoor items that don't belong in curb-appeal photos, and decluttering rooms so they photograph well.
Most pre-listing cleanouts run 1–2 days. Realtor-coordinated jobs are common — the listing agent walks through the property with the owner, identifies what should go before listing photos, and we execute on that scope. We work with realtor recommendations regularly, particularly in markets where competitive listings demand professional staging-adjacent prep.
For downsizing seniors moving to assisted living or smaller properties, the workflow includes coordination with the owner about what's coming to the new property versus what's being cleared. Family members often coordinate when the owner is elderly. For relocations, we typically work after the owner has moved their kept items and we clear what's left.
What we handle in a pre-listing cleanout
Submit the form below or call. Tell us the property address, approximate size, and your listing timeline. Photos help us quote accurately. Same-day quotes are standard. We can also do a 15-minute walkthrough if you'd prefer to coordinate scope in person.
If you're working with a realtor, we coordinate scope with them — they typically know which items should go before listing photos and which can stay. If you're selling FSBO or coordinating independently, we walk through the property with you (or via photos) and agree on scope before starting.
1-2 days typical for most properties. Crew of 2-3 Loaders. We work room by room, taking photos before and after. Donation-eligible items route to local nonprofit partners. The property is left in show-ready condition (or to whatever standard you've specified). Realtor walkthrough at end if requested.
Photo documentation delivered after the job. Donation receipts available on request. For tax-purpose donation tracking, we provide itemized donation summaries when items are routed to qualifying nonprofits.
Property handed back show-ready. We coordinate with the next vendor in the prep sequence if applicable — staging company, painter, deep-clean service, or photography.
Pre-listing cleanout pricing is volume-based and typically runs lower than estate cleanouts because the owner is keeping much of the property's contents. Most pre-listing jobs price in the $800-$2,500 range for a typical 2,000-3,000 sq ft property (2-5 truckloads). Larger properties or properties with substantial basement or garage accumulation can run $2,500-$4,500.
Three factors shift price within the range: (1) volume of contents being removed (the biggest driver — pre-listing scope is partial-property, not full-property), (2) access difficulty (multi-story properties, narrow hallways, basements without walkout access), and (3) special-handling items (refrigerators, freezers, hot tubs, pianos, large outdoor equipment).
What's included in the price: labor, truck and disposal fees, donation routing, photo documentation, basic post-job cleanup. What's separately priced if applicable: hazardous waste handling (paint, chemicals, propane tanks), specialty items like pianos or hot tubs.
For realtors with recurring pre-listing volume, we offer recurring partner agreements with priority scheduling and consistent pricing across jobs. Reach out to discuss if you're an agent placing 5+ listings per quarter.
Most pre-listing cleanouts price between $800 and $4,500. A typical 2,000-3,000 sq ft property runs $800-$2,500 (2-5 truckloads). Larger properties or properties with substantial basement and garage accumulation can run $2,500-$4,500. Pricing is volume-based and we quote upfront before starting.
48-72 hours from quote to completion is standard for most pre-listing jobs. Same-day or next-day starts are often possible when scheduling allows. For listings with tight photography timelines, we prioritize scheduling — let us know the photography date when you quote and we'll work back from that.
Yes, frequently. Realtor-coordinated pre-listing cleanouts are one of our most common job types. The agent typically identifies what should go before listing photos; we execute. For agents placing 5+ listings per quarter, we offer recurring partner agreements with priority scheduling and consistent pricing.
Pre-listing cleanouts are partial-property: the owner is alive, present, and keeping much of the property's contents. We remove what's not going with them or what shouldn't be in listing photos. Estate cleanouts are full-property: the property is being entirely cleared, usually after a death, inheritance, or major downsizing. Estate cleanouts cost more because they involve more volume.
Yes. Staging companies typically prefer to work in a cleared property, so we work before they arrive. Common sequence: pre-listing cleanout → painter or handyman → deep clean → staging → photography → listing live. We coordinate with the staging company on scope and timing when needed.
Donation-eligible items in good condition route to local nonprofit partners (Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, Salvation Army). Items in poor condition go to disposal through licensed local facilities. Electronics route to R2-certified processors. Appliances with refrigerant go through EPA Section 608 refrigerant recovery. Donation receipts available on request.
Yes — this is the most common pre-listing scope. Most pre-listing jobs involve clearing the basement, garage, and attic plus removing select furniture from main living areas. We handle all of it in one job.
If the property is being sold after inheritance, you're likely closer to an estate cleanout than a pre-listing cleanout — see our estate cleanout page. The distinction matters because estate cleanouts are full-property and pre-listing cleanouts are partial-property. We can also combine the two (estate cleanout to clear the property, then pre-listing prep to get it show-ready).
Tell us about the property — address, approximate size, your listing timeline. Photos help us quote accurately. We respond within one business day, most often same day. For realtor-coordinated jobs, please include the agent's contact.
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