More often than not, when we read “Estate Sale”, what do we usually think? Somebody died. An elder relative has passed away and there’s a lot of stuff left behind. Old stuff. Which can give some us (me) the heebie-jeebies about checking one out. Turns out, it’s quite the opposite. Apparently Northern VA is a hot-spot for Snow-Birds. What’s that now? People who retire to Florida. Whose stuff from NOVA doesn’t match the beachy, retired-vibe. Plus, paying for all that stuff to move? Ugh. No wonder people pay someone else to sell their stuff. We’re not talking yard-sale, goodwill rejects. The stuff people amass? Oh my gawd. And in Virginia too – land of history. Where your sh*t must say “Yes, I worked soo hard for this beautiful mahogany dresser. And that dining room table that seats 16. Now…I’ma sell it ALL to drink a Mai Thai. On the beach. Bye, y’all!” The point is, there’s some really cool stuff out there that sells for a deal. So who’s the local expert on this? Doneen Hoffman of Estate Professional Services. Doneen’s recommendation for who should be watching sales like this? Well, everyone. But who might really benefit? 1) Couples furnishing their first apartment or home. 2) Parents sending their kids off the college. 3) Young professionals settling in to the area. Keep tabs on upcoming sales at www.facebook.com/EstateProfessionalServices/
