Trusted Local Professionals
One of the things I hear most from clients is, "Who do you recommend for ___?" Over the years, I have built relationships with some truly outstanding local professionals — people I trust enough to share with my own family. This is my personal rolodex, and I am happy to pass it along to you.
Whether you are settling an estate, downsizing, getting a home ready for market, or simply need a great plumber — these are the people I call. If you need a recommendation for something not listed here, just ask. I probably know someone.
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Estate Sale Companies
Professional management of estate sales — from pricing and staging to running the event.
Prestige Estate Services
Full-service estate sale company handling on-site and online sales across the Richmond area. They manage everything from appraising and pricing to staging and running the sale.
Circa Estate Sales
Richmond-based estate sale company specializing in full-service estate liquidations. They handle every detail — from sorting and pricing to marketing and conducting the sale.
Beck Estates
Local Richmond estate sale company offering personalized service for families navigating estate transitions. They take a compassionate approach while maximizing the value of household contents.
Professional Organizers
Experts who help you sort, declutter, and decide what to keep, donate, or let go of.
Abundance Organizing
Richmond-area professional organizing service specializing in downsizing, decluttering, and creating functional spaces. They work at your pace with compassionate, hands-on support.
Sara Jane Organizing
Personalized residential organizing in the Richmond metro. Sara Jane works with clients who need help tackling overwhelming spaces — one room at a time.
Space Matters
A Richmond-based organizing service focused on creating intentional, functional living spaces. They help clients redefine their relationship with their possessions during major transitions.
Auction Houses
Local auction services for selling household items, antiques, art, and collectibles.
Grindstaff's Auction Marketing Group
Full-service auction company based in the Richmond area, specializing in estate, consignment, and online auctions. They handle everything from appraisal to marketing and sale execution.
Motleys Asset Disposition Group
One of Richmond's largest asset disposition firms, handling commercial and residential estate auctions, surplus sales, and liquidation services across Virginia.
Old World Auctions
Richmond auction house specializing in antiques, fine art, estate jewelry, and collectibles. They offer both live and online auction formats for estates of all sizes.
Probate & Elder Law Attorneys
Virginia attorneys who handle estate administration, probate, and elder law matters.
Quinn Law Centers — Colleen M. Quinn
Richmond-based law firm with deep expertise in probate, estate planning, and elder law. Colleen Quinn and her team guide families through estate administration with compassion and clarity.
VA Elder Law — Heather H. Szajda, PLC
A Richmond elder law firm focusing on Medicaid planning, asset protection, estate planning, and special needs trusts. They help families plan for the legal and financial challenges of aging.
Barnes & Diehl, P.C.
A well-established Richmond law firm offering estate planning, probate, trust administration, and family law services. They work with families at every stage — from initial planning through estate settlement.
Senior Move Managers
Professionals who specialize in helping seniors or families relocate, downsize, and settle into a new home.
WellRive
A nationally recognized move management company with 30+ years of experience serving the 55+ community in Richmond. They offer end-to-end relocation support including move planning, downsizing, packing, storage coordination, and settling into a new home.
Cut the Clutter RVA
Glen Allen-based professional organizing and senior move management company. They offer in-home planning sessions, custom moving timelines, sorting and tagging, floor plans for new spaces, packing, and coordination with movers and cleaners.
Donation & Consignment Services
Where to donate, consign, or sell household items when downsizing or settling an estate.
Richmond Habitat ReStore
Accepts donations of furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity's mission. They offer donation pickup for large items.
ConsignRVA
A Richmond consignment shop that accepts quality furniture, home décor, and accessories on consignment. A great way to earn back some value from items you no longer need.
CARITAS Furniture Bank
Richmond's furniture bank providing gently used furniture and household items to families in need. They accept donations of furniture, bedding, and kitchenware — a meaningful way to give items a second life.
Goodwill Industries of Virginia
Accepts clothing, household items, electronics, and more at locations across Richmond. They also run online auctions for higher-value items — a flexible option for donating at scale.
Cleaning Services
Residential cleaning companies for regular maintenance, deep cleans, and move-in/move-out cleaning.
The Cleaning Authority — Richmond
A nationally recognized residential cleaning company with a Richmond location. They offer recurring cleaning plans, deep cleaning, and move-in/move-out services with an eco-friendly approach.
Two Maids Richmond
Professional house cleaning service offering one-time, recurring, and move-in/move-out cleaning. They use a satisfaction-based rating system so you control the quality of every visit.
New Image Cleaning Service
Richmond-based residential and commercial cleaning company offering deep cleaning, regular maintenance, and move-in/move-out services. Locally owned with flexible scheduling.
MaidThis Cleaning of Richmond
Professional home cleaning service specializing in turnover cleaning for short-term rentals and move-in/move-out cleans. Great for getting a property listing-ready quickly.
Contractors & Home Repair
General contractors, handymen, and renovation specialists in the Richmond area.
Mr. Handyman of Richmond
Nationally backed, locally owned handyman service handling a wide range of home repairs — from minor fixes to larger projects. They offer guaranteed, on-time appointments and a one-year warranty on work.
Hunnicutt Construction
Richmond-based general contractor specializing in residential renovations, additions, and remodeling. They handle projects from small updates to full home transformations.
Fix & Paint
Richmond handyman and painting service offering affordable home repairs, interior and exterior painting, and general maintenance. A good option for quick, budget-friendly fixes when prepping a home for sale.
Painters
Professional painting contractors for commercial and residential projects.
Commonwealth Painting & Decorating, Inc.
A professional painting contractor serving both commercial and residential customers. Commonwealth Painting & Decorating, Inc. handles interior and exterior painting projects with reliable, quality results — a dependable choice for refreshing a home before listing or for ongoing commercial work.
HVAC
Heating and cooling specialists for installations, repairs, and maintenance.
Hutchens Mechanical LLC
Hutchens Mechanical LLC
Family-owned HVAC company serving the New Kent community with residential and commercial heating and cooling services. They handle installations, repairs, and maintenance for homeowners and businesses alike, backed by a 5.0 rating across 505 reviews.
Septic
Septic system services for installation, pumping, and maintenance.
Hutchens Septic Services LLC
Hutchens Septic Services LLC
Family-owned septic services company serving the area with septic system installation, pumping, and maintenance. A reliable choice for homeowners and rural properties across the region.
Plumber
Top-rated plumbing, heating & air, and electrical services for the Richmond area.
Woodfin - Your Home Team
A top-rated provider serving the Richmond area for plumbing, heating & air, and electrical work. With a 4.9 rating across more than 14,000 reviews, Woodfin is a dependable choice for homeowners needing repairs, installations, and maintenance across multiple home systems.
Aaron Smith
Owner, Smith Co Plumbing LLC
A locally owned and operated plumbing company serving the Aylett area and surrounding communities. Aaron Smith offers dependable residential plumbing services, from routine repairs to emergency and service calls.
Electrician
Licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contractors serving the Richmond area.
Smartwire Electric
A licensed, bonded, and insured Class A electrical contractor serving Henrico, New Kent, Hanover, Chesterfield, and surrounding areas since 1986. Smartwire holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, making them a trusted choice for residential and commercial electrical work.
Insurance
Home and auto insurance from a partner who understands military relocations.
Brightway Insurance — Shannon Russell's Referral
Shannon's clients trust Brightway Insurance for reliable home and vehicle coverage. Whether you are buying your first home, relocating to Virginia, or need to update your policies after a move, Brightway provides personalized insurance solutions with a dedicated agent who works directly with Shannon's clients.
Lenders & Mortgage
Mortgage lenders who make financing straightforward for buyers and relocating families.
Blade Hubbard, OVM Financial
A mortgage professional with OVM Financial who helps buyers navigate financing with clear guidance and steady communication. He works closely with Shannon's clients on home loans and mortgage options, from first-time buyer programs to refinancing and relocations.
Lex Sheriff, RVA Mortgage Solutions
A mortgage professional with RVA Mortgage Solutions who helps buyers navigate financing with clear guidance and steady communication. He works closely with Shannon's clients on home loans and mortgage options, from first-time buyer programs to refinancing and relocations.
Home Warranty
Home warranty providers who protect your systems and appliances.
Tina Carneal & Maddie Podish
Achosa (Home Warranty)
Vicki Hamp
Choice Home Warranty (Senior Account Executive)
Movers
Local moving companies for residential and military relocations across Virginia.
Hilldrup
One of the Southeast's most established moving companies, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Stafford, VA. They handle local, long-distance, and corporate relocations — including military PCS moves — with full-service packing, storage, and claims management.
Cavalier Moving
Richmond-based local and long-distance moving company offering full-service residential moves, packing, and storage. They are known for transparent pricing and reliable service.
Two Men and a Truck — Richmond
Nationally recognized moving company with a Richmond location, offering local and long-distance residential moves, packing services, and junk removal. A flexible option for moves of all sizes.
On The Fly Moving Guys
Richmond-based local moving company offering affordable, reliable residential moves. They specialize in apartment and home moves with careful handling and straightforward pricing.
Home & auto insurance from a name you can trust.
Shannon's clients trust Brightway Insurance for their home and vehicle insurance needs. Whether you are purchasing a new home, relocating to Virginia with military orders, or simply shopping for better coverage, Brightway works directly with Shannon's clients to find the right policy at the right price.
Not sure who to call? I can point you in the right direction.
Every situation is different, and sometimes you just need someone to help you figure out the next step. Whether you need an estate sale company, a contractor who shows up on time, or a moving crew that handles military PCS logistics — I have been there, and I know who to call. Just reach out, and I will connect you with the right people.