Getting REO properties market-ready
Foreclosed and bank-owned properties often sit vacant for months. By the time a lender, asset manager or investor takes possession, the house may hold abandoned belongings, trash, spoiled food, animal waste, mold from leaks, rodents and sometimes biohazards: needles, drug residue, or remains from an unattended death that went unreported.
How the work is done
- Initial inspection and photos of every room, the exterior and outbuildings.
- Personal property handled according to your instructions and applicable law.
- Debris removal of trash, junk, spoiled food and abandoned items.
- Biohazard handling. Sharps, animal waste, bodily fluids and dead animals are removed and affected areas disinfected.
- Odor and contamination addressed at the source, including flooring, refrigerators and HVAC.
- Documentation with before-and-after photos labeled by room, ready for your portal or reporting.
Working with servicers and asset managers
We work to your scope of work, bid approval process and photo requirements. Biohazard conditions found during a standard trash-out are reported with photos and a separate bid, so you aren't surprised.
Unattended deaths in vacant homes
Occasionally a property has an unreported death or the aftermath of one. These require biohazard handling and, depending on the situation, notification to authorities before cleanup. We'll guide you through it.
Drug manufacturing
Some vacant properties were used to make or heavily use drugs. If conditions suggest drug manufacturing, stop work and have the property assessed. Some states require certified decontamination before sale or occupancy.
Common questions
Can you match our photo standards?
Yes. Send us your requirements and we'll document accordingly.
Do you provide bids for approval?
Yes. We provide itemized bids for trash-out and remediation.
What about utilities being off?
We can work without utilities using our own equipment, though some cleaning steps are easier with water and power on.