Estate Sale Services in Maryland, DC & Northern Virginia

There comes a time in most of our lives when we need to simplify — by downsizing or editing the scope of our belongings. Potomac Concierge is here to help with that process with estate sale facilitation services designed to relieve our clients of the burdens associated with this monumental and often emotional task.

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Alice Hendricks
This is the second time I have used Potomac Concierge. Everything they do is superb. The most important and helpful thing is not what they do but HOW they do it, they project manage everything so well it brings you complete peace of mind. The actual organizer and process is also terrific and high quality. excellent communication, Covid safe, and helpful in ways you didn’t even know you needed help. I highly recommend them!
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Alice. Once again, it was a pleasure to help you. Best Wishes, the PC Team
Colleen Kepner
I used Potomac Concierge to help dissolve an estate and prepare the property for sale. Their efficient and caring management of the many logistics, as well as great attention to details I would not have thought of, was invaluable to my family during a very difficult time. All recommended service providers, movers and contractors were also first rate. I recommend the Potomac Concierge team very highly and hope to be able use their services again under more pleasant circumstances.
Response from the owner:Thank you! Your assistance and quick decision making made it easy. Enjoyed meeting you hope to meet again under happier circumstance.
Laura Mack
Libby, Shannon and Claire helped me move with very little notice. I thought I could do everything myself, but got too busy with work. They had less than two weeks notice and made it happen. Not only am I unpacked, but all of the boxes are gone and my kitchen is better organized than if I had done it myself. They are extremely professional and pleasant to work with and would definitely use them again!!! I’ve never felt in better hands.
Response from the owner:Thank you Laura – it was such a pleasure working with you. You were so well organized and pleasant, the time flew by. Happy to help any time.
Susan Sandler
What a great experience! I had Kelly and Marley help me with unpacking and putting things away in my new apartment right after a move in, including setting up the kitchen and master bedroom, among other tasks. They were terrific–experts at what they do, and very kind and patient with me during a very challenging moving week. I learned some great things from them about how to make my new space work best for me. I would not hesitate to work with Potomac Concierge on other home space planning projects and I recommend them highly!
Response from the owner:Thank you Susan. We are pleased we could take some of the stress out of your move, and get you all settled into your new home. We wish you all the best, and are always available should you need further help organizing or maximizing other space and storage.
Natasza O.
What a professional business! If I could, I'd totally give them 5 more stars! Aida, was my last call. I was in quite a pickle. And had been phoning people…
Brenda Vasquez
Thank you ladies for the AWESOME customer service! Potomac Concierge was so easy to work with and just did a fabulous job helping me out! Thank you Ladies!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review Brenda! Glad we could help!
Aazaz Haq
The ladies of Potomac Concierge were a godsend. We moved to our new house in McLean with two little kids running around and no help, overwhelmed with the prospect of unpacking. Aida and her colleagues not only unpacked everything – from the children's toys, kitchen stuff, bathroom stuff… everything – but they organized it all an a super logical and efficient way. They even helped us get rid of boxes and did other little things to make the moving experience as painless as possible. We are so grateful. We would use their services again in a heartbeat.
Response from the owner:Hi Aazaz, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy that our team could assist you and your lovely family with your long distance move to McLean. It was a pleasure getting you settled into your beautiful new home, and we welcome the opportunity to work with you again should you ever need our services in the future.
Carol Moore
I am so very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Libby Kinkead. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful, inspiring, and kind-hearted! When you work with Libby, you are immediately put at ease by her relaxed, down-to-earth approach. At the same time, she's highly energetic and motivating. The truth is I've read a lot about getting organized (which is a whole lot easier than actually being organized!) But after a recent class with Libby, I shifted into "get it done" mode. She gave me the boost I needed to take care of my clutter without judgment! Here are just a few of the gems that she shared that have made a huge difference for me: "Decluttering is not stuff shifting." (I didn't even realize I was doing this!) "There is a difference between something being useful and actually using it." And this one really hit home: "Clinging to the past makes it hard to move forward." Thanks to Libby's wise guidance and enthusiastic support, I am moving forward!
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Carol. It was a pleasure to work with you. It is great to hear I was able to help. Good luck to you and the class and just let me know if you need any further encouragement. Libby
Ted Gendron
Vicki, Kim, and Aida were so great! They, very last minute, were able to pack up, move, and store our entire office without me needing to even be in the city. It all went perfectly. Communication was amazing and overall service was just great. Would recommend to anyone who needs a hand in the area! Thanks again!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words Ted! It was a pleasure working with you, and we were so happy that we were able to get your office packed up and moved on such short notice.
Marilyn Bracken
I had the Power of Attorney for a retired Foreign Service Officer who had been living in a retirement home for the last seven years. He owned a lovely one-bedroom apartment in Georgetown which had remained empty during that time. Since I worked full-time and travelled frequently, I did not have the time to clean out the apartment and prepare it for sale. I hired Potomac Concierge, and specifically, Janet, to prepare the apartment for sale by removing all the furniture, clothes, books, and anything of value and then staging it. Janet and her colleagues cleaned the apartment, arranged for auctioning the valuable pieces, replaced the carpeting with hardwood floors, repaired the windows, arranged for painting of the entire apartment, and arranged for distribution and donation of remaining items to the proper organizations. They also cleaned and removed all items in the storage room. All of this was accomplished within a month with very few calls to me. The staff, and particularly Janet, did an outstanding job. They are very professional, have access to good contractors, and removed a terrific burden from me.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate the trust you placed in us to assist your client and so happy we could help.
Kari Meyer
Potomac Concierge (Vicki and Coleen) helped me with a complex down-sizing/organization project. They were absolutely incredible in creating a plan, sorting, packing, storing, labeling etc, items from disorganization to full accessible organization. I was amazed and so grateful. They actually do the work instead of just giving suggestions; they solve problems instead of pondering; they stayed focused and got the job done far beyond my expectations. And they are delightful to work with! I highly recommend. PCS!
Tamara Galinsky
I can hardly put into words how wonderful my experience has been with Potomac Concierge! Jamee and Kristin organized the heck out of my kitchen and office and were an absolute joy to work with–lots of laughter and even a little dancing, but they were also incredibly efficient and innovative, full of great ideas and ways to make our life run more smoothly. I will definitely have them back to tackle another area of the house!
Brittany Griffin
I cannot recommend Potomac Concierge highly enough. We hired them to help organize our kitchen in our new home and Rachel and Michelle were an absolute dream team. They worked efficiently and asked really smart questions to help me figure out where things should go in our unusually shaped space. By the time they left, we were easily 80% done with our kitchen and I'm already scoping out new projects to hire them for again. If you're thinking about working with Potomac Concierge — don't hesitate!!
Kate Blackwell
Aida and her team were pure professionals in guiding me through the task of emptying the house where I lived for 48 years and moving to another part of the country. As much as their savvy and efficiency, I appreciated their humor and sympathy along the way.
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Response from the owner:Hi Kate. We were so happy to assist you with all the details of your cross-country move. It was a real pleasure working with you, and we wish you all the best in your new home.
J Johnson
I have had many clients that have particular needs. Potomac Concierge has been my first and only call with any need outside my scope of work. Decluttering, Retirement downsizing, errands, organization, personal assisting…. I am not easily impressed, every time it is the same service that exceeds my clients expectations. It is the only call you should make.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your trust in us. With JK's professionally trained teams and willingness to go above and beyond for clients you make our work easier.
Rachel Teel
Highly recommend Potomac Concierge! Called to see about same day errand runs while I was in the DC area for business. Libby was so helpful and set everything up over the phone in minutes. They are super efficient with great communication. Jamee went above and beyond to make sure the clothes I needed for a meeting were not only there in time, but steamed! This team was a total lifesaver! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Rachel – so glad we were able to help. Best wishes to you.
E L.
Potomac Concierge saved me following my father's death. Professional, timely, cooperative, and considerate, they managed to de -clutter, sort through,…
Hilary Anthony
I can’t say enough good things about Potomac Concierge! I reached out to Aida about help with a big move (two houses into one) and she replied immediately. Her team took care of coordinating with the movers, handling no parking signs and ALLLLL the packing and unpacking. (They even did thoughtful things, such as reach out to neighbors.) I can’t tell you what a relief it is to be moved in and have every box out of the house within 24 hours – and to have everything thoughtfully organized and put away. To top it off, everyone was incredibly nice and friendly, even towards our nosy pets đŸ™‚ Hire Potomac Concierge!
Redmond Handy
I've been a beneficiary of Potomac Concierge services for over a decade. Their assistants have always been total professionals – very focused and productive, full of good ideas, and enjoyable to work with. They have simplified, de-cluttered, and improved my personal living space and multiple business environments on many occasions. What a team!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We are so fortunate to have clients just like you. Looking forward to helping you for the next ten years plus!
Jeff Bennett
I felt compelled to share my experience with one of your personal assistants, Sara Coles. Sara represented your client who wanted to purchase a hot tub. Sara interview our company as a possible choice for a high end Jacuzzi model. Her client, being very busy, leaned on Sara to manage the entire process from the researching through the delivery. We worked hand in hand with Sara to make sure the sales process for her client was smooth, on time and exactly everything her client had expected. I would recommend Sara to anyone looking for an assistant who is a proactive problem solver, highly organized and exceeds expectations. Thank you again Sara!
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience with Sara! We’re thrilled she exceeded expectations and ensured a seamless process. Your kind words mean so much—please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist in the future!
Kendra Outler
I called Potomac concierge when my office and life was a mess. Very busy.I was embarrassed to have someone look at it. I got an angel from Potomac Concierge and she came in and helped me organize my office. They have outstanding staff who very professional and caring. Best decision and work every penny!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review Kendra. We were so happy to help get your office organized, and take some of the stress out of your life.
Sue Gendron
I had a move in October with a lot of moving parts and I could not have done it without Joyce, Aida and the team at Potomac Concierge. It's the first move I've had when I didn't think twice about the logistics or the sequence of events – I left that all up to them. We had a flawless move, from a furnished rental and two large storage units into a newly renovated townhouse in Dupont Circle, and all of the management and parking permits and junk pick-up that that entailed. Potomac Concierge is my go to for help with ANYTHING. Not only are they all really capable, but we had fun! Thank you ALL!
Response from the owner:We did have fun! Thank you for the kind words, everyone loved working with you.
Surina Amin
I used Potomac Concierge to help organize a newly installed closet system. I wanted to start off with a highly organized closet – color coded, by season and style. Vicki came in fully equipped with supplies and ideas. We went through my items, sorted, hung, folded – the result was a beautiful closet that looks like something from a magazine. I did underestimate how much time it would take to get everything done (even though Vicki worked quickly and efficiently) but I was also happy that I participated along with her because it gave me an understanding on how to keep it organized which is ultimately my main goal. I would highly recommend Potomac Concierge for organizing services. They were very professional, prompt and exceeded my expectations for this project.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much. It was a pleasure helping you. Enjoy your beautiful closet.
Andrea Slavin
I used Potomac Concierge for my recent move from MD to NC. I am very pleased with their service. From arranging a mover to getting my condo cleaned out, everything went smoothly. I highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you Andrea. It was a real pleasure assisting you with your move to NC and then getting your condo ready to go on the market afterward. We hope you enjoy your new home.
Ian Speisman
Vicki was amazing. We live out of town and needed to close up a rental apartment in MD without traveling because of COVID. Vicki had assisted us last year when we moved out a townhouse and into this apartment. She is so efficient and detail oriented that the job went flawlessly. We were on FaceTime and I could tell her what was to be donated, what was going to a storage unit, etc. She meticulously labeled all of the boxes so when I can get to the storage unit I will know where everything is. As we worked together she reminded me of the Energizer bunny!!!!! She is also a wonderful person who makes it obviously that she loves what she does. Potomac Concierge is also a pleasure to work with. They are responsive and extremely professional. I would recommend them to anyone in need of this service. I will always be grateful that they were able to help us make this transition at what is obviously a difficult time!!!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Vicki and Potomac Concierge! It's always a pleasure to assist nice people such as you and your wife. We were very happy that we could help you close up your rental when circumstances prevented you from returning. We strive to offer our clients the very best experience possible, and we sincerely appreciate your feedback. Take care!

Our Estate Sale Facilitation Services

Our experienced team of professionals possesses the unique skill set required for estate sale facilitation, providing expert assistance every step of the way. Partnering with Potomac Concierge during this transitional period of life allows you to focus on your health and well-being as well as other family and professional matters while we look after each and every detail leading up to your estate sale.

Our services are custom designed to meet your individual needs, and no task is too great or small. With exceptional attention to detail, years of experience, and a mature, discreet approach, our team will help to solve any issues that arise and make your experience as seamless and stress-free as it can be.

From the moment you contact Potomac Concierge, we start to work for you. During your initial consultation, a member of our trusted team of professionals will speak with you to determine your needs and arrange for a time to visit your home.

We’ll establish a realistic timeline in preparation for your estate sale and begin working with you to declutter, take inventory, and sort through your belongings. We have a number of well-vetted, trusted vendors at our disposal and will make all necessary arrangements for the dispersal of items you no longer need.

Once all your items are accounted for, we’ll make arrangements with estate sale personnel to go forward with the sale.

Some of the many estate sale facilitation services offered by Potomac Concierge include:

To learn more about our estate sale services in the DC metro area, contact us online or call (240) 200-4824 today!

  • Set a realistic timeline of events in preparation of the estate sale.

  • Systematically inventory and sort through your possessions, helping you decide what to do with each item.

  • Determine which pieces will work well in your new space.

  • Arrange for the professional assessment of valuable items.

  • Communicate with trusted auction houses or estate liquidators to facilitate the sale of valuable items.

  • Arrange for items to be donated.

  • Arrange for the dispersal, including packaging and delivery, of designated items to various family or friends.

  • Arrange for items to be recycled.

  • Arrange for the disposal of items which are no longer useable.

  • Arrange for temporary storage of selected items.

  • Communicate with estate sale personnel as needed.

Schedule Estate Sale Services in MD, DC & Northern VA

If you need assistance planning and executing an estate sale, trust in the expert move managers and professional organizers at Potomac Concierge. From initial organization to thorough follow-through, our specialists will take all of the stress out of coordinating, managing, and completing your estate sale.

To schedule an estate sale consultation with one of our experts in DC or the surrounding areas, contact us online or call (240) 200-4824 today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced planning and organizing are the keys to a successful estate sale. When planning for your sale, arrange the distribution of items you wish to keep among family members before you really get started.

Take an inventory of all items for your record and ease of sale. Grouping like items and displaying them in the rooms they would be used makes it easier for you and potential buyers to locate.

Research prices for similar items but be willing to negotiate if the right buyer appears, especially if they’re interested in multiple items.

Ideally, you want three to six weeks to set up an estate sale without rushing. Of course, this timeline can be crunched if you’re selling the home or otherwise need to move quickly; professional assistance can condense this timeline substantially.

  • At least a month out from your sale, make sure you’re doing researching valuable and common items, know a firm sale date, and understand the rules for an estate sale in your area.
  • A few weeks out, figure out advertising via signage and social media, but don’t start any real advertising until the week of the sale. This is also a good time to tag items with prices or as not for sale.
  • The week of your estate sale, organize items for easy browsing and prepare to receive sales. You might also prepare packing materials for buyers to take away fragile items safely.
  • The day before or the morning of your estate sale is a good time to set up signage in your neighborhood in addition to whatever other advertising you’ve done.

Your first priority for an estate sale should be to identify what’s will be kept, gifted, donated, or discarded. From there, you can start organizing and pricing.

Pay attention to obvious big-ticket items like electronics and furniture but keep other valuable items in mind, such as:

  • Kitchenware
  • Small appliances
  • Jewelry
  • Decor items

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