Probate cleanouts in Philadelphia
If you're the executor of an estate, the house usually has to be emptied before it can be sold. We make that part simple and give you the paperwork to show for it.
Made for executors and estate attorneys
When a home goes through probate at the Philadelphia Register of Wills or the county Register in Bucks, Montgomery, or Delaware County, the executor is responsible for protecting and eventually selling the property. That usually means clearing it out. We help you do that in a way that's easy to document.
- Written quote before work starts
- Itemized invoice for the estate's records
- Before and after photos
- Donation receipts when available
- Papers and valuables set aside
- Lockbox and remote access OK
Check with your attorney first
Before anything leaves the house, make sure you have the authority to remove it. Usually that means letters testamentary or letters of administration have been granted. Your estate attorney can tell you what's allowed and whether anything needs to be appraised or inventoried first. Once you have the go-ahead, we can usually schedule within a few days.
Paid from the estate
Cleanout costs are typically paid from the estate's funds. We can invoice the estate directly and wait for payment from the estate account. Talk to us if you need special arrangements.
Cleanout and sale, handled by one person
Aaron has been a licensed real estate agent since 2001, and he's sold many of the probate houses he's cleaned out. Once you have authority to sell, he can list the property on the open market or bring it to his network of buyers and investors who purchase houses as-is. He'll show you both routes so the estate doesn't leave money on the table.
Executors who live out of state never have to travel to Philadelphia. The cleanout, the listing, the offers, and the closing can all be handled online. See how cleanout + sale works.
Read our probate cleanout checklist for executors for a step-by-step guide.
Areas we serve
Probate Cleanouts throughout Philadelphia and in Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties.
- Center City
- South Philly
- Northeast Philly
- Fishtown & Kensington
- North Philly
- West Philly
- Northwest Philly
- Manayunk & Roxborough
- Bucks County
- Montgomery County
- Delaware County
Probate Cleanouts FAQ
Can I clean out a house before probate is finished?
It depends on the estate. Generally the executor needs to be appointed first. Check with your estate attorney before removing anything.
Can you invoice the estate?
Yes. We provide itemized invoices made out to the estate, plus photos, for the executor's records.
Do you work with attorneys and realtors?
Yes. We can coordinate access and timing directly with the estate attorney or listing agent.
Can you also sell the probate house?
Yes. Aaron is a licensed real estate agent with a network of buyers and investors. He can list the house or arrange a fast as-is sale, and executors can handle everything online. Hiring us for the cleanout never requires listing with us.
What if family members want items first?
We can schedule after family has picked up what they want, or set specific items aside during the cleanout.
Real estate services are provided by Aaron Jenin, licensed Pennsylvania real estate salesperson, with Realty Xpress, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Junk removal and cleanout services are provided by Aaron the Junk Hauler. You never have to list your home with us to hire us for a cleanout, or the other way around.
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