First impressions and disclosures
Buyers notice odors, stains and signs of contamination the moment they walk in. A home that had an unattended death, a hoarding situation, heavy smoking, pets, a sewage backup or drug use can lose buyers and value if those conditions are still there when it's listed. Addressing them before listing gives the home its best chance, and documentation of professional remediation helps answer questions buyers and inspectors raise.
Who we help
- Sellers preparing a home for market
- Real estate agents advising clients on pre-listing work
- Executors and families selling a loved one's home after a death or long illness
- Investors preparing flips and rentals for sale
Common pre-sale projects
- Odor removal from smoke, pets or decomposition
- Unattended death and biohazard cleanup
- Hoarding cleanup and contents clearing
- Drug residue testing and remediation
- Sewage and water contamination cleanup in basements and crawlspaces
- Rodent and animal contamination in attics and crawlspaces
How the work is done
- Walkthrough with you or your agent to identify concerns that affect marketability.
- Prioritized scope focused on what matters most to buyers and inspectors.
- Remediation of contamination and odor sources.
- Documentation with a written scope, photos and, where testing was done, results.
Disclosure
Your state's seller disclosure law decides what must be disclosed about a property's history and conditions. Remediation doesn't change your disclosure obligations. Talk with your agent or attorney. Our documentation shows what was done, which is often reassuring to buyers.
Common questions
Should I remediate before listing or sell as-is?
It depends on the condition, your market and your timeline. Your agent can advise on value. We can provide a scope and price so you can compare.
Can you work with my listing timeline?
Yes. Tell us your listing date and we'll plan around it.
Will you talk to buyers or inspectors?
We provide documentation to you or your agent, who share it as you decide.