Are you staring at years of accumulated items in your Aurora home and wondering how you’ll ever sell them? You’re not alone. Every week, we meet homeowners overwhelmed by the prospect of clearing out their property for sale.
The good news? You have options that don’t require months of sorting and cleaning.
Understanding the Challenge
Selling a cluttered home in Aurora’s competitive market presents unique challenges. Traditional buyers often struggle to see past personal items and accumulated possessions, making getting top dollar for your property difficult. Plus, the emotional toll of sorting through years of memories can be overwhelming.
Many homeowners don’t realize that clearing out an entire house can take months and cost thousands. Professional junk removal services in Aurora typically charge $600-1,000 per truckload. For a fully cluttered home, you need three to five truckloads, which can cost up to $5,000 in removal costs.
The Real Costs of Cleanout
The expenses don’t stop at junk removal. Consider these typical costs in Aurora:
- Dumpster rental: $400-600 per week
- Storage unit rental: $150-300 per month
- Professional cleaning: $500-1,500
- Labor help: $200-400 per day
- Lost time from work: Priceless
Then there’s the time investment. Most homeowners spend 4-6 weekends sorting through items before the cleanup begins. This timeline stretches even longer if you work full-time or live out of state.
Why Traditional Sales Fall Short
Listing a cluttered home on the traditional market creates additional challenges. Home inspectors can’t properly evaluate your property if they can’t access all areas. Appraisers might undervalue your home if they can’t see its complete condition. And buyers? They typically offer 10-15% below market value if they make an offer at all.
Even if you find a buyer, they’ll likely demand professional cleaning and a complete cleanout before closing. This puts you in a time crunch while coordinating cleanout services and maintaining your closing timeline.
The Atlas Portfolio Solution
We’ve created a better way to sell cluttered homes in Aurora. Our process eliminates the stress, expense, and time investment of traditional cleanout methods:
First, we buy your home exactly as it is. No cleaning, sorting, or junk removal is required. You take what’s important to you, and we handle the rest.
Second, we give you time to sort personal items at your own pace. Want to take family photos but leave the furniture? No problem. Need an extra week to go through the files? We adjust to your schedule.
Third, we manage all aspects of the cleanout process after purchase. Our experienced team handles the following:
- Complete property cleanout
- Proper disposal of unwanted items
- Recycling when possible
- Donation of usable items
- Deep cleaning services
Making the Right Choice
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of selling your cluttered Aurora home, consider this: is it worth spending thousands of dollars and countless hours preparing your house for a traditional sale?
Our clients consistently tell us the relief of avoiding the cleanout process was worth more than the slight premium they might have gotten from a traditional sale. Plus, when you factor in all the costs of DIY cleanout, our offer prices often put more money in your pocket.
Take the First Step
Ready to explore a stress-free sale of your cluttered home? The Atlas Portfolio makes it simple:
- Contact us for a no-obligation consultation
- Get a fair cash offer for your home as-is
- Choose your closing date and what items you want to keep
- Walk away with your check and leave the cleanout to us
Don’t let clutter keep you from moving forward with your life. The Atlas Portfolio has helped hundreds of Aurora homeowners sell their cluttered homes quickly and easily. Contact us today to discover how we can help you do the same.
Remember, there’s no judgment, no pressure, and no obligation. Just honest help from a local company that understands what you’re going through.
