Do you work directly with Tampa Bay banks and REO asset managers?

Yes. We have active relationships with several Tampa Bay property preservation companies and asset managers. Net-30 invoicing, lien waivers, and photo documentation are standard.

Can you clean out squatter-occupied properties?

Only after legal eviction. Once the property is legally vacant and the sheriff has posted, we'll move fast.

What about properties with mold or biohazards?

We flag these and refer you to Tampa mold remediation and biohazard contractors. We don't do remediation ourselves, but we can handle cleanout once the hazard is resolved.

Do you provide photo documentation for HUD/Fannie Mae?

Yes — time-stamped before/after photos, room-by-room, emailed within 24 hours of completion.

How do I get a price on a Tampa REO cleanout?

Send photos of the property condition (or a walkthrough video) and we'll come back with a firm written quote, usually within 24 hours. Or use the instant estimator at bookjunkaway.com for an instant ballpark.

Tampa Bay Guide3 min read

Foreclosure cleanouts in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay's foreclosure and REO market produces a steady flow of properties that need fast, professional cleanouts before they hit the market. If you're a realtor, asset manager, or investor, here's what to know about getting a Tampa foreclosure cleanout done right.

What we do in a foreclosure cleanout

Standard scope for Tampa Bay foreclosure/REO cleanouts:

Remove all personal property — furniture, appliances, food, clothing, documents, everything
Yard cleanup — debris, dead plants, abandoned toys, broken fencing
Photo documentation — before and after, time-stamped, for your bank/asset-manager file
Minor cosmetic prep — sweeping floors, wiping counters, making the place show-ready
Hazard flagging — we flag mold, structural damage, rodent activity, meth-lab indicators, or anything that suggests additional remediation

We don't do structural repairs, painting, or deep-cleaning — those are separate contractors.

Turnaround times

Walkthrough & quote: within 24 hours of your call
Start date: typically 48-72 hours out, faster for urgent listings
Completion: most Tampa Bay REO cleanouts complete in 1-2 days
Final documentation: photos emailed within 24 hours of completion

What we need from you

Property address and gate/lockbox code
Contact person for questions during the cleanout
Bank/asset-manager requirements — do they need a specific invoice format? W9? Lien waiver?
Special instructions — preserve any specific items? Trash everything? Donate what's usable?

We work with most major Tampa Bay REO asset managers and accept Net-30 invoicing.

Why choose a local crew for Tampa foreclosure cleanouts

Speed — we live here, we don't travel from out-of-market
Insurance — fully insured, proof of coverage emailed before the job
Documentation — our invoices and photo records meet HUD and Fannie Mae standards
Zero surprises — fixed quote, signed in writing before work starts