Estate cleanouts require sensitivity and come mostly through referrals.
In this article
Why it works
Families often live far away and need the home cleared.
Referral partners
Realtors and attorneys.
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Sorting
Keep, donate and remove.
Donations
Reduce waste.
Sensitivity
Calm and respectful.
Where to start
Introduce your service to five realtors and two probate attorneys.
An example
A junk removal company added estate cleanouts. Realtors became its top referral source.
Know your numbers
Track jobs by referral source and donation volume.
A message that works
"Hi Mary, we'll sort items with care, set aside anything personal and donate what we can."
Common mistakes
Rushing families, tossing personal items and no referral partners.
Who buys it
Families settling an estate, often from another city, realtors preparing a home for sale, probate attorneys and estate sale companies that need the leftovers cleared.
How to stand out
Communicate gently, set aside photos and documents, provide donation receipts and send photo updates to family members who cannot be there.
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Frequently asked questions
Who refers estate cleanout jobs?
Realtors, probate attorneys, estate sale companies, senior move managers and funeral homes.