Foreclosed properties are rarely left empty. Former occupants leave furniture, food in the refrigerator, garbage in every room and sometimes a basement full of water-damaged belongings. Before a property can be listed, inspected or secured, all of it has to go.
LaFata Disposal Services clears foreclosure and REO properties across the Syracuse market for asset managers, listing agents and investors. We work on short notice, document the condition with photos, and get the property to a broom-clean state.
Older Syracuse housing brings specific issues on these jobs: shut-off utilities, no working lights, frozen or burst pipes, and basements that have taken on water. We come with our own lighting and plan for a property with no power.
What we clear
- Abandoned furniture, mattresses and household goods
- Refrigerators and appliances, including spoiled contents
- Bagged and loose garbage throughout the property
- Water-damaged carpet, padding and drywall
- Basement and attic contents
- Garage, shed and yard debris
- Abandoned vehicles' parts, tires and scrap
- Personal property left after the eviction period has run
How REO cleanouts run
1. Access and scope
Lockbox or key access works fine. We photograph the condition on arrival and send a scoped quote before starting.
2. Full clear-out
Every room, plus basement, attic, garage and yard. Refrigerators with spoiled food are bagged and sealed on site.
3. Photo documentation
Before and after photos for your file, which asset managers and preservation companies typically require.
4. Broom clean and ready
Floors swept, debris gone, property ready for locks, inspection or listing photos.
Who we work with
- Bank and credit union asset managers
- REO listing agents and brokers
- Property preservation companies
- Real estate investors buying at auction
- Attorneys handling foreclosure proceedings
Timelines on these properties are tight and usually driven by someone else's calendar. Tell us the deadline when you call and we will tell you honestly whether we can hit it.
For investors buying sight-unseen at Onondaga County auction, we can walk the property and send photos and a quote before you have been inside.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you clear a foreclosure?
Most single-family properties are done in one to two days. Emergency turnarounds are possible depending on our schedule that week.
Do you provide before and after photos?
Yes, on every foreclosure and REO job, at no extra charge.
What if the property has no power?
We bring our own lighting. It is common on these jobs and does not change the price.
Can you handle personal property left behind?
Yes, once the legal notice period has passed. We follow whatever instruction your legal counsel or asset manager provides.