Thursday, June 2, 2011

Four Key Costs to Consider when Bidding on Foreclosure Cleaning Jobs

A foreclosure cleaning business is a service that handles interior and exterior cleanup and ongoing maintenance of foreclosed homes. With the astronomical number of foreclosures on the market today, the industry is growing by leaps and bounds. According to analysts at Amherst Securities Group LP, an approved underwriter for the Federal Home Loan Bank System, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, one in five homeowners could lose their homes. They also report that even "modified" mortgages are re-defaulting at an astounding rate of 50%.

How to Simplify Bidding Confusion

For the foreclosure cleanup business owner, bidding on jobs can be confusing due to the sheer number of services a business can offer. Small businesses in this line of work often offer services inclusive of the following: Debris removal, cleaning, lawn work, pressure washing and gutter cleaning, carpet removal, carpet cleaning, securing and boarding doors and windows, changing locks, temporary roof repairs (adding tarps), minor repairs and more. Many services also offer pool cleaning, inspections and mold removal in a market overflowing with foreclosures.

To simplify the bidding process, there are four key costs an entrepreneur should always calculate for each job when bidding on work, no matter which category of service a company offers. They are as such:

(i) Labor. As a foreclosure cleanup business owner, one must calculate labor costs. Many small businesses start out using subcontractors or manual laborers from employment agencies. Subcontractors may charge a job rate; while employment agencies will charge an hourly rate for each employee used.

(ii) Supplies. Supplies for a job can encompass everything from cleaning supplies and garbage bags, to goggles, gloves, pool solutions and more.

(iii) Equipment Rental. Many smaller companies start out with equipment they already have in their garages. As the need for equipment not on hand arises, businesses often rent items like trailers, pressure washers, commercial ladders, and the like, from home depot type outlets.

Ref: associatedcontent.com


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