How to Become a Foreclosure Cleaner in Florida

Some foreclosed houses need more work than others.

When a homeowner loses his home to foreclosure, there is very little incentive to keep it up. The homeowner knows that he will soon be leaving and realize nothing from the eventual sale of the home. The condition of foreclosed homes ranges from broom-swept to disastrous, depending upon the anger level of the homeowner. This has created a need for a specialized cleaning company that can take the trash out, clean the pool, and do the landscape and interior cleaning. Because these companies work with lenders, they do not generally advertise to the public. Finding the companies may be the most challenging part of securing a position with one of them.

Instructions

1. Create a professional-looking resume that lists your cleaning experience. If you don't have a computer, they are free to use at any of Florida's public libraries. The libraries also have printers for use with a nominal fee.

2. Call local real estate offices to find out the names of foreclosure clean-out companies in your area of Florida. If the receptionist can't help you, ask to speak with the agent on floor duty. If the agent can't direct you to some companies, she might put you in touch with an agent who can.

3. Search the Employ Florida Marketplace, run by the State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. Employ Florida Marketplace is a job-listing website.

4. Visit the Mortgage Banker's Association website for a list of property preservation contacts within different banks and mortgage companies. These contacts may help you locate Florida companies to which you can apply to become a foreclosure cleaner.

Resources

• PublicLibraries.com: Florida Public Libraries
• Employ Florida: Job Search
• Mortgage Banker's Association: Property Preservation Contacts