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The terms as followed are to be ratified with a legal contract. 

We, Estate Cleanups, will come to the home of the deceased and offer the liquidation of all items in the home so that it can either be rented or sold.  We only offer to clear items.  We do not offer to clean up or repair the home.  We are able to refer you to clean up crews or repair men to fix the home.  We also have realtor referrals. 

The cost of our local service is $5,000 dollars and local is defined as within 3 hours driving distance from Washington, DC.  For further distances, please contact us for the rate.  For distances that require flights and hotel stays, our rate is $10,000. This rate is for the maximum of a 3 full day job.  For larger estates requiring more time, there is an additional cost of $1,000 per day for the entire team.  Clean up is usually scheduled mid-wk (Wed) and can include weekends.

You agree to have Estate Cleanups enter the home or estate, and liquidate all items.  It is at Estate Cleanups full discretion to determine what items are kept, stored, sold, and disposed of.  If items to be disposed of require additional removal costs (special disposal), you agree to pay for such services.  You also agree, per the contract, to come to the home or estate prior to the contracted time with Estate Cleanups to remove any items you are have interest in unless you have discussed specific, sentimental items you would like us to save and give/ship to you. 

CASH-BACK PROCEDURE:

We will inventory all items of value, and provide you with a copy of this inventory.  We will then try to sell all of the items we deem having monetary value, and will try to liquidate all items through our various means within 90 days.  At that point in time, we have the option of disposing of all unsold items.  At the end of the 90 day period, we will provide you with an updated inventory list, itemizing what was sold and the amount it was sold for.  In the second column is the amount we refund back to you for the sale of each item, with a total refund at the bottom of the inventory list.  At the end of the 90 day period, we provide you with the updated inventory list as well as a check from the proceeds of all sales within this period. 

Examples:  The merchandise found within a house or estate is valued at $19,000.  This includes furniture, jewelry, collectibles, art, silverware, and other household items.  We attempt to sell all items through various means.  The proceeds from the total sales at the end of 90 days is $17,000.  We refund to the customer, 30% of the proceeds so you would receive a check for $5,100.  We pay for the costs involved in the labor, posting, advertisement, shipping, and liquidation of all items. 

Based upon the above low estimated example, you would receive enough money back to cover the cost of the liquidation.  In other words, you have gotten for "free" the service of an entire team spending 3 full days liquidating every item in the home. 

Example 2: The total merchandise in the home is worth $36,000.  After 90 days, the total proceeds from sales are 30,000.  You would receive a check for $9,000 including the updated inventory list showing the sales of the items. 

This includes having a yard sale, contacting antique dealers, posting it on auction sites, using our contracted agents, or other advertised ways to sell items. 

HOW IT WORKS:

We discuss your needs, come up with a time estimate, and then have you sign the contract.  Please click on Terms for the specifics of our contract.  All we ask that you do once you sign the contract and pay for the service is, if you opt for this step, is to go through any items you want to keep prior to our team working at the home.  Specifically, if you want to take some cherished items home with you, we will need for you to do that prior to our arrival.  The reasons for this are many: we have liability when moving items so that others will not get injured; it can be difficult to get our job done in a timely fashion with people going through items; and within the business model and contract, we will be selling all items of value (if purchased) left for liquidation and the sale of these items adds to the cash-back value we give to you upon completion of the liquidation.  Again, for full disclosure of the contract and terms click here.  If all items of value are removed, you limit the cash-back you receive.  If have no interest in any of the items, we can take care of the entire clean up and liquidation.  In other words, you opt out of going through the items. 

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The sole purpose of our company is to assist you in "cleaning up" the home of a recently passed loved one by limiting the hassle and time you have to spend undertaking such an ordeal.  It is also emotionally draining for you, the customer.  Please read our customer comments on another page highlighting our great service and how much time, money and energy we saved customer's during a time of grief.  We are also a company working for a profit yet our sole purpose is to make this process easier for you.

A secondary benefit, and the prime financial benefit for the customer, is to be able to have the home of your loved one or relative listed on the market and sold.  Usually the proceeds from the sale of a home can be significant and our job, should you choose to sell or rent the home, is to expedite this process of getting the home in condition to rent or sell or move into.  We also allow the customer the benefit of not having to spend their time or energy on this arduous task if they hire us to do the job.  We understand that this is a great benefit to many people who either just don't have the energy to go through the cleanup process or who choose not to want to take on this undertaking themselves. 

In the end, if enough items are liquidated, you will receive a sizeable refund that will cover the costs of our service and provide you with additional funds. 

SERVICE AGREEMENT

ESTATE CLEAN UPS, LLC

 

 

Client:  ________________________     [   ] Spouse  [   ]Executor  [   ]Administrator                                                            Responsible Party for Payment 

                                         [   ] Other:___________________________

 

 

Client Address: _______________________              Client Phone Number: (H)____________________

                                                                                                                                     

                                    _______________________              (W) _______________(Cell)__________________

 

Address Location         ________________________            Approximate Value of Property: $______________

of Estate Home

                        ________________________            Property Insured:   [    ] Yes      [    ] No

           

                                    ________________________            Ins. Co. Name:______________________

 

 

Cost: _______________________                 Liquidation Date: _____________________________

 Contract Terms

 

Client agrees to have Estate Cleanups enter the home or estate, and liquidate all items.  It is at Estate Cleanups full discretion to determine what items are kept, stored, sold, and disposed of.  If items to be disposed of require additional removal costs (special disposal), Client agrees to pay for such services.  Client agrees to come to the home or estate prior to the scheduled liquidation date with Estate Cleanups to remove any items Client will retain separately.  Any items left on the premises shall be dealt with exclusively at the discretion of Estate Cleanups.

Estate Cleanups will inventory all items of value, and provide Client with a copy of this inventory.  Estate Cleanups will attempt to sell and/or dispose all of the items within 90 days of the scheduled liquidation date.  There is no guarantee or warranty that the items will be sold within the 90 period.  At the end of the 90 day period, Estate Cleanups will provide Client with an updated inventory list, itemizing what was sold and the amount it was sold for.  Estate Cleanups will provide a refund  to Client for the sale of each item. 

All notices due under this contract shall be in writing. If Client wishes to cancel this contract, Client shall provide written notification to Estate Cleanups seven days prior to the scheduled liquidation time in order to receive a full refund.  Client shall pay a 10% cancellation fee for any cancellation by Client between 5-7 days before the scheduled liquidation date.  Client shall pay a 25% cancellation fee for any cancellation by client within 3 to 5 days before the scheduled liquidation date.  Client shall pay a  50% cancellation fee for any cancellation less than 3 days prior to the scheduled liquidation date.

Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Estate Cleanups, it's employees, officers, directors, agents and assigns from any and all claims or damages at law or in tort.  This contract shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Any and all claims shall be filed in the courts of Fairfax County Virginia.  If for any reason, Estate Cleanups has to employ the services of an attorney or other professional, Estate Cleanups shall be entitled to recover all of its' costs in enforcement including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees. 

Client represents and warrants that he or she has the power and authority to enter into this contract.

                                                                                    Estate Cleanups, LLC

Client Signature :_____________________                 By:_______________________________

Print Name: _________________________               Date: ____________

If you have any question about our service or contract, please contact us.