What Is an Estate Cleanout?

A death in the family isn't the only reason for an estate sale or cleanout, although it's definitely the most difficult. Settling an estate often means selling a home fairly quickly. Preparing a home for sale can seem overwhelming when you're also dealing with grief. Our professional cleanout crew can clear out the attic, basement, and garage. We'll also help you liquidate any valuables that aren't remaining within the family. 

An estate cleanout is beneficial if you're assisting an elderly relative with downsizing or moving into an assisted-living facility, too. We'll help you consolidate the items your loved one wants to keep and arrange the sale or disposal of everything else. 

Sorting Through the Estate

Your goal should be to do a thoughtful estate cleanout that you won't regret later. As part of that process, you'll need to sort everything into one of six categories:

• Important papers 
• Keep within the family
• Sell
• Donate
• Recycle
• Discard

Important papers like deeds, insurance paperwork, banking information, and personal documents should be stored in a secure location. You'll need to further divide the "keep within the family" category by family member. An article in Forbes magazine has a simple and equitable solution that avoids the hurt feelings that are so common in this kind of situation.

Call on Professionals for Help

At Count Junkula, we'll manage your estate sale for you. A professional clean-out team can really help when it comes to moving heavy furniture and arranging an overflowing house into manageable categories. We'll also coordinate with resale stores and auctioneers for the most successful sale possible.

We're Here to Help

If you're dealing with the aftermath of a loved one's death in the Greater Charlotte or Raleigh area, let Count Junkula help. Our compassionate and thoroughly professional team will make a difficult situation as easy as we can for you. Contact us for an appointment to discuss your needs today.