1. Downsizing VA
1910 William St., Fredericksburg
540-834-8412, DownsizingVA.com
Downsizing doesn’t need to be overwhelming, and the Fredericksburg-based experts guide you through five steps: assessing the space, organizing, planning the layout, and executing the move. Downsizing VA also provides services like estate sales and auctions, senior living transitioning, and more.
2. Home Matters of VA
Richmond
804-385-2433, HomeMattersOfVA.com
Alyson Pedlow founded Home Matters to help people—especially seniors. As a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM)—a leading membership organization, offering training, education, and more—Home Matters’ services include pre-move preparation and planning, packing and moving, new home set-up, relocation assistance, and old residence and item preparation.
3. Smooth Move Managers
3903 Shelley Ln., Annandale
571-230-5702, SmoothMoveManagers.com
Adele Logan-Galen knows how stressful moving can be for senior citizens, as the daughter of elderly parents who have moved four times in the last 25 years. Smooth Move Managers is a boutique senior move management company and a member of NASMM, providing clients with personalized attention, organization, decluttering, and overall help with transitions.
4. Ideal Organizing + Design
Virginia Beach
757-777-8685, IdealOrganizers.com
Talented professionals make up Ideal Organizing + Design, a member of NASMM and the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals. They specialize in downsizing, packing and relocation, home organizing, and styling—serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the Hampton Roads area.
5. Caring Transitions of Northern Virginia
11912 Bennett Rd., Oak Hill
571-441-0996, CaringTransitions.com
The loss of a loved one or relocating someone is challenging, so Caring Transitions of Northern Virginia offers a streamlined support system during transitions. From decluttering and organizing to estate move management and liquidating business assets, Caring Transitions can create a plan that fits your needs.
Full-Service Companies with Auction/Estate Sale Services
6. Crowning Touch
6704 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke
540-982-5800, CrowningTouchUSA.com
This NASMM member is not only a moving company but also a consignment shop, auction house, and real estate division. With many awards under its belt, Crowning Touch personalized every move.
7. Prime Auction Solutions
6820 Elm St., McLean
703-889-8949, PrimeAuctionSolutions.com
Prime Auction Solutions prides itself on helping clients reach the highest returns with their real estate and asset portfolios. With a dedicated and established team, they specialize in luxury estates, commercial, and land & farm properties across Northern Virginia.
8. Green Valley Auctions and Moving
2259 Green Valley Ln., Mt. Crawford
540-434-4260, GreenValleyAuctionsAndMoving.com
It all started in 1967 with Friday night auctions in a barn on the family farm; now, Green Valley Auctions has served more than 20,000 clients with more than 2 million lots sold. Their services include full-service moving, senior transitions, and, of course, auctions—specializing in antiques, collections, fine furnishing, estate cleanout & dispersal, and more.
Regional Moving Companies with Senior Specialization
9. Fairfax Transfer & Storage
3065 Nutley St., Fairfax
703-550-7215, FairfaxTransfer.com
With 66 years of experience serving Northern Virginia, Fairfax Transfer & Storage takes pride in its reputation and client satisfaction. The company offers a wide range of services, designed to make all senior moves as smooth and stress-free as possible, whether downsizing or relocating to a retirement community or assisted living facility.
Estate Sale and Auction Companies
10. Cannon’s Auctions
9125 W. Broad St., Richmond
804-325-8598, CannonsAuction.com
This family business, established in 1943, specializes in online estate auctions, personal property sales, and liquidations. Cannon’s Auctions offers a competitive commission structure and tailors to its clients’ needs.
11. Williamsburg Estate Services
1820 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg
757-784-7764, WilliamsburgEstate.com
With a philosophy of “We’ll handle it, whatever it is,” Williamsburg Estate Services specializes in all aspects of moving, including senior downsizing, move management, estate sales, estate buy-outs, home cleanouts, and more.
12. Beck Estates
2308 N. Lombardy St., Richmond
804-405-1161, BeckEstates.com
Comprised of a creative team (and three adorable retrievers as door greeters, food control, and emotional support), Beck Estates handles estate sales, online auctions, consignments, and a real estate division for the Richmond area.
13. Virginia Auction Company
3533 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk
757-538-0123, VaAuctionCo.com
With more than 50 years in the industry, Virginia Auction Company is the leading real estate auction company in Hampton Roads. The company has more than 500 properties sold annually and focuses on maximizing the exposure its clients need.
Check out Virginia Navigator for additional resources. The nonprofit offers a comprehensive network of services tailored to older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and their families.
