Step-by-step
A practical plan for the job.
- 1
Build the schedule backward from the sale
Start with the dates for cleaning, repairs, photography, staging, showings and closing. Put contents removal before any vendor that needs empty rooms and leave time for a final walkthrough. The listing date alone is not enough if another trade must still inspect or prepare the space.
- 2
Inventory every part of the property
Walk rooms, closets, attic, basement, accessible crawl spaces, garage, sheds and exterior areas. Mark keys, fixtures, tools, documents and anything included with the home. A complete first scope helps identify whether the work can fit one truck or should be divided into practical loads or phases.
- 3
Name one authorized decision-maker
The owner, executor or authorized agent should be reachable to approve scope and pricing. Out-of-area coordination can work when access and decisions are reliable, but the hauling crew should not decide which family, estate or property items remain. Protect uncertain belongings in a separate area before work starts.
- 4
Define the cleanout handoff
JunkPDX removes approved contents and performs a practical sweep of the cleared work area. Detailed cleaning, repair and staging remain separate. Request completion photos before service if they are needed, then have the authorized contact compare the finished areas with the next vendor’s requirements.