How to Clean Out Foreclosures - Receiving a foreclosure notice can be devastating. Occupants have a short period of time to vacate the home – perhaps a home they’ve been in their whole life. Divorce…job loss…market downturns…many factors can contribute to the reasons why a home is being foreclosed on. If you’re a real estate agent and are trying to sell a foreclosed home that the bank has purchased, you have your work cut out for you. The former occupants may have left in a hurry and now you’re left with damage control if you want to sell it. Following is a helpful guide on how to clean out a foreclosure.