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The Villages and Estate Sales

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Real Estate Agent with Dick Betts National Speaker SL3537832

One of the things I get into here in The Villages, Florida is helping people find an estate sale company.  Many times, folks are moving on to a new chapter in their life whether it’s moving into independent living or the loss of a spouse and returning to what was home before moving here to be close to family.  Sometimes they hand me the keys as a family member is here helping them pack up what they are taking with them.  If they let it up to me my first call is to Eagle Estate Sales who I have worked with helping clients who are moving on to their next chapter.

I have had my share of these situations, so sad as I can imagine their excitement years ago moving to The Villages.  Sometimes it is heartbreaking seeing what was important to somebody now stacked on tables and throughout the home being sold for pennies on the dollar but that is what happens.  Before the sale opens most times I walked through the house and think to myself I need to go home and either donate, sell, giveaway or trash a bunch of stuff!

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

LPT Realty

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

After handling my parents home, I went home and did a lot of cleaning up. I wouldn't want anyone else to have to go through all my stuff. Finding a good estate company is difficult so I'm glad you have one you can recommend!

Jun 16, 2025 05:15 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. One man's treasure is another man's junk! I get it, but my treasures will be with me forever before it becomes another man's junk. That said we have substantially decluttered during the last four moves with that in mind.  Enjoy your day.

Jun 16, 2025 05:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning, Dick. This is a good recommendation to share.

Many of us need to get rid of a lot of stuff.

Jun 16, 2025 05:53 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dick Betts my wife and I have started to clean out some of our treasures, but unfortunately there is still much we are not ready to let go of.

Jun 16, 2025 09:39 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this heartfelt post, Dick Betts. I really appreciate the insight into helping folks navigate these tough transitions. Your perspective on estate sales and the stories behind them add a lot of depth. Thank you for taking the time to share! 😊

Jun 16, 2025 06:19 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I am working with a landlord whose tenant died and the son gave him back the keys, leaving most of his mother's things in the house.  That is a real wake up call! walking through a house filled with someone's lifetime of possessions that no one cares about anymore.  

Jun 17, 2025 05:24 AM