Confirm authority
Know who can approve removal. For a disputed or recently occupied property, settle possession and property questions first.
Removal planning for a lender-owned or recently transferred property.
Removal planning for a lender-owned or recently transferred property. Start by separating items to keep from items approved for removal. A room-by-room list makes the scope easier to discuss and helps prevent mistakes.
Confirm possession and the list of items authorized for removal.
Plan the scope
Know who can approve removal. For a disputed or recently occupied property, settle possession and property questions first.
Set aside documents, valuables, personal belongings, and anything that needs a second decision.
Share floor level, elevator and gate access, parking, and the rooms or storage areas involved.

Volume, item type, stairs or elevator access, carrying distance, and the amount of sorting still required all affect the job. An accurate item list and clear photos can make the first conversation more useful.
Hazardous materials such as chemicals, gasoline, paint, and asbestos are outside the parent site's stated general junk-removal scope. Ask about any uncertain item before including it.
Tell us what needs to go, what must stay, and what access looks like.