DEAR SUN SPOTS:I am writing about the job of emptying out a house’s contents before the owners sell it (May 27 column). I would be very interested in bidding on the job.

Usually I charge $15 per hour to remove contents. Do they want it cleaned up? Painted?

If you would give the people my phone number, I would be glad to talk to them and see if we could work something out. I am very reliable and just do this as a second job. — Pamela Griffin, 357-0904 or 264-3395

ANSWER: Sun Spots was stunned by how many people responded to this query. The entire column is filled with responses. Good news for the initial letter-writer No Name in Auburn, who can get a good price from a responsible service (ask for references and if they have liability insurance).

Not such good news for people in the business. Some advertising might be in order. With all the baby boomers approaching retirement and pondering downsizing, it could be a growing business.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I can be of assistance to the people looking to have their home cleared of personal contents prior to the sale of the home. Thank you for your consideration. — Nel Roy, North East Land Services, 212-3059, northeastlandservices@gmail.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Farrell Enterprises is a 15-year-old company that specializes in clearing out homes and getting the entire property ready for sale.

In addition to removing the contents, we can sweep, vacuum, wash floors, clean appliances and do other cleaning chores (yes, we do windows!).

If the property needs repairs or other maintenance such as lawn mowing or snowplowing, even removal of boilers, brush and unsafe structures, we can take care of that as well. We are fully insured and looking forward to serving your readers. — Mike Farrell, owner, 576-2501, farrellmik@roadrunner.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In reference to the request for someone to clear a home or apartment when someone moves, I own Christopher’s Maintenance and do that type of work.

I can be reached any time of day, as I do emergency calls for landlords as well. Thank you for your consideration. — Chris Rousseau, crouss48@gmail.com, 417-0686

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have been doing house clean-outs for three years with my grandson, Jordan. I ask that you add my name to your list of potential people to call for house, barn, garage or whatever needs to be cleaned out.

We treat each customer as we would want to be treated. I have several references if anyone wants to talk to them. Thank you. — Jack Harlow, J & J Cleanouts, hfs80@msn.com, 320-0151

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to let you know my company does this type of work. I work for local real estate agents and banks removing personal property in vacant and foreclosed homes. If you could pass my name along to the person who inquired about this, I would appreciate it. — Ben Watson, 754-5355, hockey8681@gmail.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Regarding the request for someone to remove remaining contents of a home after owners moved out prior to the home being put up for sale, we have cleaned and removed many contents in a home to make it look good to sell. References available upon request. — jkeith7@roadrunner.com, Greene, 212-6645

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am responding to a letter about getting a house cleaned out and to make it ready for resale. Please I could use all the extra work possible, and I’m right in Poland. — Nicholas Hewison, Chore Brothers Maintenance, nichewy78@yahoo.com, 333-8167

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I came across a letter in your column the other day that asked about someone to clean out houses after the owner moved out. We do just that kind of thing and can be reached at 778-2477 or 491-9394. — Wayne, catfarm1@myfairpoint.net

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