Foreclosure Cleanouts: Getting Your Property Ready for Sale

September 20, 2022

Are you a real estate agent trying to get a foreclosed house ready to sell? You may be looking at a lot of junk left behind by the former owners. The home could be filled with everything from abandoned furniture to clothing to just plain trash. If it is, you could probably use some help. Professional junk removal help, that is!

Top 6 Types of Foreclosure Cleanouts

Every foreclosed home is different but there are six types of junk that many of them have in common. Is the home you're preparing to sell full of the items below? Good luck cleaning it out without professional help!


  1. Furniture. Often furniture is left behind during the foreclosure process. This is especially true of broken-down sofas, low-quality pieces, and old mattresses.
  2. Appliances. Another type of frequently abandoned possessions are appliances, especially the ones too bulky or expensive to move. 
  3. Carpets. The home might be filled with old, stained, or damaged carpet. There might even be smelly carpets (we're looking at you, tomcats and piddle puppies!) that will need to be removed before you can start showing the home.
  4. Yard Waste. Has the yard received any care lately? Showing a neglected yard some love can result in piles of tree limbs, heaps of leaves or weeds, and plenty of other unsightly garden refuse that's been hiding the beautiful yard beneath.
  5. Outdoor Items. Once you can actually see the yard, are there abandoned gardening tools, an old playset, or a sad hot tub? You guessed it, more junk to haul away!
  6. Miscellaneous Trash & Damage. Losing a home to eviction or foreclosure is devastating. As a result of the trauma of either type of loss, you'll often find clutter, trash, and even damaged countertops or fixtures that will need to be removed.


When choosing a company, it's important to understand what they'll do with the junk. Responsible junk removal companies will donate or recycle whatever they can and only use the landfill as a last resort.

Common Foreclosure CLean-out Questions

Foreclosed properties often come with leftover junk—but don’t worry, Count Junkula is here to clear the mess! Whether you’re a realtor, bank, or new owner, we make the process fast and hassle-free. Here are some common questions about our foreclosure cleanout services:


  • What happens to the items removed during a foreclosure clean-out? We believe in eco-friendly junk removal, so we sort through the items to donate, recycle, or properly dispose of everything we collect. If something still has life left in it, we’ll try to give it a second home instead of sending it to the landfill.
  • How much does a foreclosure clean-out cost? The cost depends on the size of the property and the amount of junk that needs to be removed. Count Junkula offers free, no-obligation estimates—just summon us, and we’ll assess the job before giving you a fair and transparent price. No tricks, just treats!
  • Do you offer same-day or emergency foreclosure clean-out services? Absolutely! Count Junkula works around the clock (even after dark, of course) to provide same-day and emergency clean-out services whenever possible. We know time is money in real estate, so we move fast to get your property cleared and ready for its next chapter.

Call on the Count for Professional Junk Removal Help

When you're building your castle out of junk, you're going to need a lot of the stuff! That's why Count Junkula offers free estimates and competitive rates. Schedule an appointment and we'll have our uniformed professional junk removal technicians and snazzy purple trucks at that foreclosure before you know it!

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