Estate Cleanout Checklist for Chino Families

If your family is facing an estate cleanout in Chino, having a plan makes all the difference. This step-by-step guide covers everything from the first walkthrough to final cleanup.

Step 1: Take a Full Inventory

Walk through every room before touching anything. Note: - Items of sentimental or financial value - Documents (financial records, legal papers, photos) - Items family members want to keep - Potentially valuable antiques or collectibles

Step 2: Secure Valuables and Documents

Before removing anything: - Collect all legal and financial documents - Secure jewelry, cash, and small valuables - Check every drawer, closet shelf, and pocket — people often store items in unexpected places

Step 3: Allow Family to Claim Personal Items

Give all family members a reasonable deadline to visit and claim items they want. Use a labeling system to avoid disputes: - Green sticker = claimed by family - Yellow sticker = to be appraised or discussed - Red sticker = to be removed

Step 4: Appraise Valuable Items

For antiques, art, jewelry, or potentially valuable items, hire a professional appraiser. In San Bernardino County, you can find certified appraisers through local estate sale companies.

Step 5: Sell What Has Value

Options for selling include: - Estate sale (hire a professional company in San Bernardino County) - Online marketplaces for individual high-value items - Consignment shops for furniture and decor

Step 6: Donate Usable Items

Charities in San Bernardino County accept furniture, clothing, kitchenware, and more. Chino Junk Removal coordinates donations during estate cleanouts and provides receipts for tax deductions.

Step 7: Remove Everything Else

This is where professional junk removal makes the biggest difference. Chino Junk Removal provides full estate cleanout service in Chino and Chino Hills, Ontario, Pomona. We clear entire homes — every room, every item — so the property is ready for sale or transfer.

Step 8: Clean the Property

After all items are removed, a thorough cleaning prepares the property for its next chapter — whether that's listing for sale, renting, or transfer to a new owner.

Chino Junk Removal is here to help Chino families through estate cleanouts with compassion and professionalism. Call (909) 706-2500 for a free consultation.