Caring Transitions of Greater Richmond

Caring Transitions of Greater Richmond, led by Dani Washington, helps seniors and their families navigate life-stage moves with one call that handles it all. Relocation support covers moves across town or cross-country; downsizing and decluttering come with practical guidance on what to keep, sell, or donate. Estate sales and in-home online auctions broaden buyer reach via the CTBids platform, with an Ashland warehouse available for consignment when an on-site sale isn’t a fit. Comprehensive home clean-outs wrap up the project—sorting, selling, donating, recycling, or hauling away what remains—while the team communicates throughout. Dani brings eight years in the field and leads a 15-person crew that keeps the operation running smoothly, from two to three auctions each week to move coordination, consignments, and clean-outs.

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Customer Experience: What to Expect When Working With Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions is designed to be one call for a complete plan. The process starts with a consultation and clear estimate. If the goal is to sell belongings, the team can run in-home online auctions that keep items in place, reducing handling and costs. When a household doesn’t have enough for an in-home sale, selected items are transported to their Ashland warehouse for consignment auctions. Throughout, the team sorts, photographs, and catalogs items, then manages buyer pickups at the home or warehouse. After sale completion, they remove donations and trash so the property is ready for its next step.

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For seniors who are downsizing or “rightsizing,” the move management service focuses on making the new home livable from day one. The team builds a space plan, helps decide what furniture and household goods will fit, packs, coordinates a trusted moving partner, and can unpack and put items away. Clients choose full-service support or targeted help where it matters most, such as kitchens, linens, and paperwork. Communication is built into every phase, including links to live auctions and a detailed post-sale report showing results, views, and bids so families know exactly how things performed.

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“Our team is definitely our biggest asset because they truly care. A lot of our employees have gone through this with their own family members, so they really have a heart for it.”
— Dani Washington, owner at Caring Transitions of Greater Richmond

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Estate Sales & Senior Move Management Tips for RVA Homeowners

• Start early, even if you’re not moving yet: A simple plan and timeline can save significant money and stress. Learn what you can do yourself versus what to outsource, then work steadily.
• Handle documents first: Only you can accurately triage personal papers, bills, and sensitive records. Clearing file drawers and desks early keeps important items from being misplaced during a cleanout.
• Use a color-coding system: Painter’s tape in distinct colors keeps decisions straight. For example, green sell, blue move with me, red do not touch, purple daughter’s items, orange son’s items. Post a cheat sheet so everyone follows the same code.
• Consider moving first, selling second: If your finances allow it, moving to your next place before listing often simplifies showings, eases staging, and can be more cost-effective overall. Discuss options with your financial advisor and agent.
• Right-size with a space plan: Before packing, map the new home’s rooms and furniture footprint. Decide which pieces fit, then choose kitchenware, linens, and decor to match the plan. This prevents over-packing and reduces moving costs.
• Leverage in-home online auctions: Selling items where they sit minimizes handling, keeps costs down, and brings buyers to you for pickup. Ask for a clear plan on item prep, photography, pickup flow, and post-sale reporting.
• Know what’s sellable vs. donate/trash: A professional walkthrough helps you focus effort on items with real buyer demand and route the rest to donation or disposal efficiently.
• Use one coordinator for the whole process: When one team manages sorting, auctions, pickups, donations, trash removal, packing, and move logistics, you avoid juggling multiple vendors and reduce miscommunication.
• Set family expectations early: If relatives want specific items, label them with the color code and a name. Put deadlines in writing so the project can move forward on schedule.
• Ask for transparency on communication and results: Request regular updates, links to active auctions, and a final results report showing sale prices, views, and bids so you can track outcomes.

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Bottom line: Caring Transitions offers a coordinated, communication-first approach to estate sales and senior moves, giving RVA families one trusted team to plan, sell, move, and clear a home with care and efficiency.

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Profile credit: Insights provided by Dani Washington, Caring Transitions.