Property Preservation

Our property preservation provides a full range of field services which can be customized into packages that allow clients to choose the services that best suit their needs. We are continually focused on creating greater efficiencies in our property preservation process, resulting in faster turn times and reduced pre-marketing times for our clients.            

 

In addition, we maintain controls to ensure the highest level of quality is achieved on each property. We focuses on vendors completing work in accordance with Avantage standards and client requirements. Our goal is to maintain properties so they appear indistinguishable from owner occupied properties.

 


Securing/Initial Rekeys

 

If a property is found vacant, we will secure the property to include: changing locks on exterior doors, installing lock box , boarding windows or doors as needed, securing entrance gates to property, posting emergency contact notice, securing pool if applicable, and providing photos of completed work.


Debris/Trash Removal

Removal of all debris from the interior and exterior of the property, hazardous material, any outside items that detract from curb appeal (Christmas lights, dog houses, etc.), and vehicles are towed


Initial Lawn Cut

Initial lawn service is completed to the highest standards of clients requirements, providing curb appeal and pride of ownership. Initial lawn service includes mowing the front, sides, and back yard of the property, weed eating, shrub trimming, edging, weeding flower beds, and removal of clippings.


Sales Clean

Our move in sales cleans are performed with great detail, transforming the interior of the property into move-in-ready condition. Our thorough interior sales clean includes: vacuum carpets, wet mop vinyl and tile floors, clean all sinks, cabinets, countertops, commodes, bathtubs and showers. In addition, all appliances are emptied and cleaned and air fresheners are placed on sinktops.


Board-ups

To ensure a property is safe and secure, we will remove all broken glass from damaged windows. Windows will then be boarded according to local and national specifications.


Winterization

We will schedule winterizations per client guidelines. Winterizing may include, but is not limited to: draining hot water tanks, commodes, and all water lines; use of an air compressor to flush water lines and pressure-test system for possible leaks; adding Propylene Glycol (antifreeze) to all commodes, sinks, drains and traps; we utilize zip-tie lines to close and secure the water main in the closed position; notices will be clearly posted containing the date of the winterization and contact information.


Personal Property Handling

We are experienced in handling the disposition of personal property in accordance with client specifications and with province and local requirements. We offer the service of consolidating personal belongings (PB) into one room. This process includes consolidating all PB into a separately secured room, and handling its proper disposition.


Home closing services

After the decision of closing a home as been made. A member of our team will coordinate a assessment with the person in charge for the services we can offer. On approval of the assessment and time, members of our team will engage in their duty with respect, dependability and discretion. Personal belongings like jewel, photos, money will be kept safe and returned.
Packaging and transport of kept belongings
Removal of discarded belongings
Removal of trash
Interior and exterior cleaning
Exterior doors lock change and securisation of property
Plumbing winterization
Interior and exterior renovation
Preparedness of building and landscape for sale conditioning
Maintenance of lawn, snow, pool, garden etc.
Removal and sterilization of bodily fluids

Evictions

Our team will meet with local law enforcement, rekey the property, and manage personal belongings in accordance with provincial laws.