Short answer: You don’t have to empty a house before you sell it. Take what matters to you and leave the rest. We buy houses full of furniture, clothes, and decades of stuff, and we handle the cleanout after closing, donating what’s still in good shape whenever we can.

Why a full house gets stuck

• It’s emotional. Every room holds memories, and deciding what to keep is exhausting.
• It’s a lot of work. Sorting, donating, estate sales, dumpsters, and haul-away trips can take months.
• It costs money up front. Cleanouts, dumpsters, and repairs all get paid before you see a dollar from the sale.
• The house sits. While it waits, you’re paying taxes, insurance, and utilities on a house nobody lives in.

Your options

• Clear it out yourself, then list it. Usually the most money, and the most time and effort.
• Hire an estate sale company or cleanout crew, then list it. Less of your time, but you pay for it, and the house still has to be fixed up and shown.
• Sell it as-is, full. Take what you want and leave the rest. We handle everything else.

How it works with us

1. Call or text (224) 219-1502. We call you back within 15 minutes.
2. We walk the house and give you a written offer within 24 hours.
3. Take what you want, on your own time before closing.
4. We close in as little as 30 days or on your date, pay the standard closing costs, and handle the cleanout after.

Houses like this we’ve bought

Chestnut St, Waukegan: The owner had moved away and couldn’t bring herself to deal with the house. It was full of furniture. We helped her sort through her belongings and bought it as-is.

Porter St, Waukegan: The house had been vacant for over ten years and was full of his parents’ things. The city had started issuing violations. We bought it as-is and donated everything in good condition.

Dana Ave, Waukegan: Three sisters inherited their parents’ house. They all lived in other towns, and a realtor told them to fix it up first. We bought it as-is, full of furniture, and closed within 30 days.

Longmeadow Dr, Lindenhurst: After losing her partner, the owner wanted a fresh start somewhere new. She took what she wanted, left everything else, and we handled the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to empty the house before selling?

No. Take what you want and leave the rest. We handle the cleanout after closing.

What happens to the things I leave behind?

We donate what’s still in good shape whenever we can and haul away the rest.

Can I come back for things after I sign?

Yes. Until closing, the house is still yours, so you can keep going through it. If you need more time, tell us and we’ll set the closing date around it.

Who pays for the cleanout?

You don’t pay for it separately. The cost of the cleanout is already built into our offer, so there’s nothing to pay out of pocket and no bill after closing.

Who pays closing costs?

We pay the standard closing costs. Any mortgage, taxes owed, and liens are paid from the sale at closing.

Have a house full of belongings you’re not sure what to do with? Call or text Mauricio or Rebecca at (224) 219-1502. We’ll call you back within 15 minutes.