“Contents for sale due to bereavement” is a keyword that is often entered on the internet by people who have had to deal with the loss of a loved one. It is common for relatives to be confronted with the task of clearing the deceased's home after the death of a loved one. Emptying a house after death is an emotionally and often practically difficult job.
What to do with contents after death?
After the loss of a loved one, a lot has to be arranged. Emptying the house is an important part of this. This is a job that is often underestimated, both in terms of time and emotional burden. Many heirs therefore choose to outsource the eviction to professionals. This not only saves time, but can also help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Our evacuators are happy to help you with this.
Have a house emptied after death
A house clearance can be quite expensive. However, there are ways to save on these costs. One of them is to sell your household effects yourself. By offering furniture for sale, heirs can compensate for the costs of the eviction. Selling household effects can be done via a marketplace or an auction, for example.
ZSM Woningontruiming is happy to help you
There are several reasons why it may be wise to outsource an evacuation to professionals such as ZSM Woningontruiming. First, it is an emotionally taxing task that is often underestimated. In addition, it can take a lot of time to sort, sell or dispose of household effects. By hiring a professional company such as ZSM Woningontruiming, this burden is taken off your hands.
It might also be nice to know that ZSM Woningontruiming can sometimes act as a buyer and that we are therefore involved in buying up household contents. Do you want to vacate the house? Then you and your family members can look at the distribution of the contents and you can have us buy the rest of the usable contents. If evacuation company We will of course deduct the costs paid to you from your quotation. Clearing a house can often be cheaper.
A house clearance costs on average...
The costs of a house clearance depend on various factors, such as the size of the house, the amount of contents and the location. In 2023, the average costs for a home clearance will be between 500 and 1,500 euros. It is wise to request a free quote from us so that we can put together a tailor-made quote for you.
Valuables
When you want to sell furniture, it is important to determine its value. This can be done by means of an appraisal. An appraiser can estimate the value of the contents and give a recommended price for the sale. This means you can be sure that you will receive a fair price for all your furnishings.
Selling your belongings yourself after the death of a loved one
Selling your home contents yourself can be a good way to offset the costs of house clearance. As you have read previously, there are various ways to sell household effects, such as through a marketplace, an auction or a thrift store. It is important to photograph and describe the contents properly to increase the chances of sale.
Hiring appraisers
Another way to determine the value of home contents is to have it appraised. An appraiser can estimate the value of the contents and give a recommended price for the sale. This means you can be sure that you will receive a fair price for the contents. As a professional eviction company, we also have professional appraisers who can help you sell your belongings fairly.
Evacuation of the home
The loss of a loved one is an emotionally difficult period, during which many things have to be arranged. Clearing the house is an important part of this. It is a task that is often underestimated, both in terms of time and emotional burden. Many heirs therefore choose to outsource the eviction to professionals such as ZSM Woningontruiming. This takes the burden off your hands and allows more time to be spent processing the loss.
Request a free quote
Would you like to receive a quote for clearing your home? Then request a free quote. This is completely without obligation and you are not committed to anything. By requesting a quote you will get a better idea of the costs and services we can offer you.
Do you have any questions or would you like advice before requesting a quote? Then you can always call us on 070-2116102. You can also send us an email at: info@zsm-woningontruiming.nl. We will then respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.
Help Center
There are many questions about emptying a home after a death and that is why we have answered the most frequently asked questions for you below.
What should I do as an heir to a rental property?
As the heir of a rental property, you must contact the landlord to discuss the situation. In many cases the rental property will have to be vacated and the keys returned.
What should I do as an heir to an owner-occupied home?
As the heir of an owner-occupied home, you must contact the mortgage provider to discuss the situation. In many cases, the home will have to be sold or taken over by the heirs.
What should I do if I want to vacate the house myself?
If you want to clear the house yourself, it is important to plan and organize well. Make a list of the belongings you want to sell, throw away or donate. To save time and energy, contact a thrift store or auction to arrange the sale.
