Bethesda Downsizing is totally professional from start to finish. We had read the 5-star reviews and quickly realized how deserved they are. Brette and her team are friendly and efficient at the same time. The team has knowledgeable experts in areas such as artwork, Chinoiserie, old books, and jewelry, so more items were sold than we had thought possible. Because buyers picked up sold items at the house, there were no shipping headaches for us. Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales is a top-notch operation.

Rich - December 2024

I’m very pleased with the sale! You did a great job!  I’ll certainly recommend you to my friends.  

Suzan - November 2024

Working with Bethesda Downsizing was a pleasure. They were very patient with our issues and mixed feelings. Despite the challenges we threw at them, they managed to run a successful online sale for us.
Thanks Brette!!

Kate - November 2024

My experience with Bethesda Downsizing has always been excellent. If they have a sale I will ALWAYS go to their site before I look at anybody else's sale. The ladies are very nice and extremely helpful. The customer service is excellent. If they can accommodate you they will. The estates they choose to sell are high end with unique items. I highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing.

Sheila - October 2024 - Customer

The team at Bethesda Downsizing did a great job with the estate sale of my parents' home. They made it happen with a short turn around and sold a lot more than I thought we would be able to sell. In addition to advertising online and through their own mailing list, the staff have great connections to buyers/collectors who specialize in certain types of items which they were able to get in to the sale. I am really grateful that they helped my family find new homes for so many things, tremendously reducing our burden of clearing the house to get it ready to go on the market.

Susie - September 2024

This is amazing! I cannot believe how many items sold! I really appreciate all your hard work!

Julie - August 2024

I am a big supporter of this women-owned and operated local business. They did everything seamlessly and professionally. They were knowledgeable, energized and efficient. It was a stress-free experience and the results ($$$) significantly exceeded my expectations.

Rob - August 2024

Recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Bethesda Downsizing and could not be more impressed with the entire process and experience. From start to finish, the staff was professional, knowledgeable and supportive making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable.

Lisa - August 2024

I very much appreciate your help and professionalism and if anyone ever needs to downsize, I’ll make sure to send them your way!

Nasar - June 2024

My experience with Bethesda Downsizing was fantastic and a delight! With more than 15 years of professional experience, Bethesda Downsizing knows the market, has a large and loyal customer following, and they are wonderful to work with. The online sales process is the way to go! They managed all the payments and customer pick ups seamlessly.  With over 150 of my treasures in my online sale beautifully photographed, almost every item sold. Letting go of my items wasn’t difficult with Bethesda Downsizing. I knew my treasures were in good hands and going to new homes where they would continue to be appreciated. I highly recommend them!

Joanne - June 2024

You did an amazing job, and I thought your on-line pictures and presentation were wonderful. Thank you!

Bonnie - May 2024

Thank you so much for handling my online sale! You all have been wonderful to work with! I couldn’t be happier with the results. Once my home renovations are complete, I will be visiting your future online sales to furnish/decorate!

Margaret - April 2024

Thanks for the support from you and your team during this process, great work!

Larry - March 2024

The Bethesda Downsizing team did an outstanding job of: preparing the house for the estate sale; pricing the items (which ranged very widely, including valuable art and antiques, mid-Century modern furniture, ceramics, silverware, records, books, electronic equipment, sporting goods and practical appliances); promoting the sale online; and smoothly managing the well-attended three-day event. The result was extremely satisfactory.

Edmund - January 2024

Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales was invaluable in organizing our estate sale and conducting it in a very professional manner. Their approach to how they price and how they display was only surpassed by their managing the large number of people who came to buy. Thank you for everything!

John - August 2023

My estate sale with Bethesda Downsizing was a huge success, and brought in much more than I had thought! Barbara knows her stuff and her customers, and the whole team worked so hard. Highest recommendation.

Eva - April 2023

Amazing! Phenomenal! We are incredibly grateful for your days and days of hard work, and the outcome proves it! I, for one will pass your name along to anyone who is even near the point of an estate sale! Thank you so very, very much!

Liz - February 2023

Joanna and her team were top notch. They came highly recommended to me and now I know why. The team worked tirelessly and my sale went very smoothly. I feel so much lighter having used them. They reassured me through the process that I was in good hands and I really was. Bethesda Downsizing even provided a list of names for consignment and donation for whatever did not sell. Everyone they recommended came on time and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing. Made my move so much easier.

Elaine - January 2023

Joanna and the entire team at Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales did an amazing job! Several weeks ago, we were searching for an organization to conduct an estate sale for the family matriarch and her 100 years of accumulations. We read the overwhelmingly positive, glowing comments about Bethesda Downsizing and chose them for our project. What a great decision! The large talented team arrived on a Monday and worked thoroughly, steadily, and sensitively for four days before the sale identifying, organizing, and staging hundreds of pieces of art, furniture, clothing, and kitchen/dining items. The sale was a fabulous success and after the sale, the team worked with us to ensure that the remaining items found a good home. The entire process was enjoyable and fulfilling and we enthusiastically recommend Bethesda Downsizing to anyone who needs to move on from a family's home or downsize into a smaller home.

Linda - December 2022

Bethesda Downsizing was very professional in its handling of our entire downsizing sale, from the instructions as to how to proceed, to the set-up (presentation, pricing, etc.) and the sale itself, as well as the aftermath (such as cleanup, making sure all sold items were removed, and final settlement). We highly recommend their services.
Shirley - December 2022

Can't say enough positives about Joanna. She was professional, responsive, knowledgeable and performed beyond my expectations. Her assistants were pleasant and worked tirelessly. Thank you BDES!
Ira - September 2022

Barbara and her team did a great job of organizing and managing our sale. They did an efficient job, arranging our belongings and executing a successful 3 day sale.
Alan - September 2022

Barbara and the team at BDE did a great job and I was very happy with the results. I highly recommend them!
Marla - September 2022

Thanks, Joanna! You all did a fabulous job. The amount is much more than I could have expected, thanks to all your expertise!
Victoria - August 2022

Barbara is a true professional. Lots of communication and she took care of all the details. The sale went much easier than I anticipated and that was even in a hi rise building which takes a lot of coordination and work on her part. I would definitely recommend Barbara and the team at Bethesda downsizing and would use them again.
Andy - July 2022

The team at Bethesda Downsizing was amazing - professional, organized, and wise in all things estate sale. They not only got the job done, but made the process enjoyable - they are simply the best!
Lisa - June 2022

Just concluded my first estate sale. Bethesda Downsizing handled the sale and did an unbelievable job. They researched and priced everything realistically and were efficient and organized. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that needs to downsize.
Jerry - June 2022

It was such a pleasure to have Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales work in our home. They were professional, helpful and very organized. They were fun to work with and the customers felt the same way! I highly recommend Barbara's team and this company. Thank you for helping us sell so much of our home!
Linda - May 2022

Joanna, thank you so much for the fantastic job you did. It was a pleasure working with you. We have been giving your business name out to everyone who asks about our sale. Hopefully, we can send some more business your way. Thanks again!
Stephen - May 2022

They came in quickly, they were efficient, professional, clean, careful, and they did all of this in a freakish snowstorm.
Julia Richter - March 2022

Bethesda Downsizing did a superb job running my estate sale, start to finish. I was cleaning out a family home, and the team was professional, decisive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I also felt like I made friends in the process. Barbara and team are pros at doing this sort of thing. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend the team!
Stryk - March 2022

A++ service and I am an extremely tough grader. Joanna, Brette and the team did an incredible job in a short amount of time. They were flawless from the first time I met with Joanna to execution of the estate sale. Communication was impeccable, responsiveness was impeccable, professionalism was impeccable. I cannot recommend them highly enough. It was a tough time for my family and knowing I could trust Joanna and Brette with my parents’ life possessions gave me comfort. I am also not a very trusting person and my gut told me to trust and I was not disappointed in the end. I will be recommending them to all of my contacts.
Caroline - March 2022

Extremely knowledgeable, extremely excellent in what they do, extremely easy to work with, and extremely understanding of the oftentimes difficult choices made when downsizing. Additionally, it was fun hearing the team having what sounded like so much fun doing what they were doing. My wife and I could not recommend BDES more strongly. Plus they made us a lot of money!
Barry - February 2022

Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales made the whole process very easy. They handled every step with ease and passion for what they do. Helping families go through the process of loss is what they do best. The team was present, transparent and did a great job. I would recommend everyone use them.
Lewis - February 2022

My husband and I recently downsized from our 5 bedroom home to a townhouse with an ONLINE Sale with Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales. They were a terrific company to work with!!!
Barbara and her teams worked hard to photograph, measure, describe and then SELL furniture, art, clothing, jewelry and just about everything in my house. They totally know their customers!! We were extremely pleased with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone downsizing their home!!!!
Eileen - January 2022

I hired Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales when I had to liquidate the contents of my childhood home after my parents passed away. This was an extremely emotional time for me paired with a super tight timeframe before the sale of the house. Joanna, Brette and the rest of the team were outstanding. They are very professional, responsive , well organized and work superbly as a team. There is absolutely no way I could have accomplished what they did on my own. The appraisers they hire are fabulous, too. In fact, for one of my paintings, the art appraiser not only researched the artist, but went above and beyond by finding the family of the subject of the portrait. The family was so excited about the portrait that they drove down from Boston the following morning to buy the painting!! A Christmas miracle! I would recommend Bethesda Downsizing & Estate Sales without hesitation!
Monika = January 2022

My family would HIGHLY recommend Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales! Our parents home was packed with stuff and they did an outstanding job of weeding through all of it and making sure everything was accessed and appraised properly. The presentation at the sale was extremely impressive given the amount of items! They handle the entire process with grace given the emotions attached to our family estate. I could not have asked for a better team than Joanna and her team! I feel like a made a few more friends in the process.
Maddie - December 2021

My sister, brother and I cannot thank you all enough for all you did with the sale. We could never have done it without you and your expert guidance. While it was difficult to see it all go, you all handled it with grace and we appreciate that so much! Was great to get to know you and your team and would recommend you all without hesitation. Hope you all enjoy the holiday season.!
Chris - December 2021

At a time when customer "white glove service" is a thing of the past with even the most high-end vendors, services, etc., along comes Bethesda Downsizing and Estates Sales! Joanna and her team are top-drawer talent. My only regret is that I ran out of items to sell! If you are looking for "get it done, no B/S performance" - call Joanna!
Mario - November 2021

Thank you Barbara and lovely team of hard working sweet ladies! I am totally amazed at your slogan “we sell everything”… wish I had known that before as over the years I did give a lot away…but it all went to a good cause! Thank you again for such a successful sale!
Val = November 2021

Joanna, I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed working with you and your team! We are thrilled with the outcome and know how exhausted you all must be!
I know there were tons of people at the sale! I’m spreading the good word as I would totally recommend you to others!!
Deidre - November 2021

I am amazed that you accomplished ALL OF THIS! The house looks empty! I loved working with you Joanna and your team was great!
Betsy - November 2021

Thank you so much for all your hard work! Great job!
Penina - October 2021

Thank you so much Joanna! You all were terrific!
Barbara - October 2021

Thank you, Joanna. I couldn't be happier with how everything went. You and your team are amazing!
Jacqueline - September 2021

Thank you all for making this experience as smooth as one could hope for!! Everyone was so professional and courteous.
Leslie - September 2021

Bethesda Downsizing and Barbara and her team did an EXCELLENT job! We had an unusual assortment of "treasures" from East Asia -- collected over the last 5 decades -- and Bethesda Downsizing and Barbara did an excellent job of preparing the on-line sale, identifying and pricing objects, and matching our things with buyers. The on-line approach was perfect with us and avoided the masses of people that come with an in-house sale. We sold almost everything and were very pleased with all of our interactions. The "pick-up" at our house ran smoothly and led to many additional sales. Highly recommended!!
John - September 2021

Thank you so much for all of your hard work - we are thrilled with the results of our sale.
Hope - September 2021

The Bethesda Downsizing team, led by Barbara, did a great job of organizing an estate sale for our family. They brought in appraisers and experts to get the best prices for our sale. They did extensive research and they presented the items beautifully online. The team was kind and they were in regular communication. Job well done!
Carole - August 2021

Wow well done! Awesome results thank you! Thank you SO much again for everything!! So thrilled!!
Mary - August 2021

Thank you so much for your hard work and expertise! It was a pleasure working with you!
Iris - August 2021

Very pleased with Barbara and her team that exceeded our expectations -- excellent outcomes, good communication, expert managing of the process, helpfully directive -- well done and highly recommended -- many thanks!
Eric - July 2021

We used Bethesda Downsizing & Estate Sales for our cousin’s estate. We were so impressed with how this sale was handled. Barbara and all her workers were amazing. They organized everything, always arrived when they said they would, controlled the buyers, which in itself was close to a miracle. They researched the items we had and got great prices. To say we were pleased is an understatement. We’d recommend them to anyone needing an estate or downsizing sale.
Mary - July 2021

You are a wonderful organization and I have recommended you to my real estate agent!
Jacqueline - July 2021

Joanna, Lena and the entire crew were the epitome of professional. Their movers took great care with all the items they were moving and our home. We could not be more happy with our choice to use them. They earned our highest recommendation.
Jane - June 2021

Joanna, it was a pleasure working with you! Wonderful job on everything, felt like it went very smoothly. Good to see all that stuff get out to some new owners!
Alex - June 2021

Joanna, we appreciate very much the good job that you and you team did for us. You unearthed things that I had not seen in years! We were grateful for your guidance along the way! Thank you!
Joy
June 2021

Thank you so much for your help! Everyone was a joy to work with and we were so appreciative of your post sale recommendations as well!
Cheryl
May 2021

Joanna, thank you and your team for investing so much work into the sale! Thank you also for so quickly computing the sale proceeds!
Barbara
May 2021

Joanna and her team were fantastic! She answered all my questions promptly, gave us honest and helpful advice, and got a large estate sale turned around as quickly as humanly possible. She also set us up with people to help with everything that was left.
Alison
May 2021

Joanna and her team made downsizing a happy, easy $$$ breeze. She was professional, practical and went above and beyond to sell our household items. You can feel confident with Joanna. She is the best!
Laura
May 2021

Barbara and team, thank you again for all of your support. There are several times you were an absolute lifesaver! You were such a huge help and I promise to tell my attorney and real estate agent that they should reach out to you in the future when the need is there! Thank you again!
Diana
April 2021

Thank you Joanna! It has been a pleasure working with you and your team. I look forward to working together again!
Susan
April 2021

We were very impressed with Joanna and Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales, LLC. They were very professional from start to finish and were excellent communicators, keeping us in the loop as we went through the process of the estate sale. Joanna did all that she could to maximize the proceeds of the sale. They were very pleasant to deal with, and they went out of their way to make sure the sale went smoothly. We would definitely use their services again.
Susan
March 2021

Thank you so much for everything! We appreciated your level of professionalism! It was a joy working with you!
Jackie
March 2021

I had an EXCELLENT experience with Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales. Barbara was in charge of organizing things and did a wonderful job - she was very knowledgeable and also kind.... which makes all the difference when you are making a life change. I had interviewed some other agencies and I am so grateful that I did not settle for them - my experience with BDES in just the first 30 minutes was noticeably so much better, and continued to be professional and respectful throughout the entire sale.
Leslie
February 2021

Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales exceeded our expectations. Joanna and her team were a pleasure to work with...........knowledgeable, responsible, and so easy and nice to work with. I would highly recommend their services. You will not be disappointed!
Carey
February 2021

We are beyond thrilled that all of our possessions are going to new homes to be appreciated!
Ellen
February 2021

Your team did a great job! There is hardly anything left!
Maryanne
January 2021

Many thanks for a professionally run estate sale!
Thomas
January 2021

The Bethesda Downsizing team, led by Barbara, was great. They brought in appraisers and experts to get the best prices for our sale. I was really impressed with how nice and professional everything looked on line and in the house. The communication and expectations were clear and helpful.
Carrie
December 2020

Thanks Joanna! I was really happy with the sale and enjoyed working with you and the rest of the team. I will highly recommend you all to others!
Bryan
December 2020

We were very impressed with Barbara and the entire team from the start. They are very professional and take personal interest in the entire process from the start and do their very best to get the best value/price on all items and yet very considerate and respectful of our concerns. They made a difficult experience, especially in this environment stress free. We would definitely use them again and have recommended them to our friends and family.
Mike
December 2020

Again, thank you doing such an incredible job - no matter if a big or small job, same level of incredible effort and attitude - can't say enough good things about you/your team/your company!
Beth
November 2020

Joanna and Brette were amazing to work with! So knowledgeable and professional and even during covid they figured out a way to do an estate sale on line . We are so appreciative of their amazing effort and good work ! Thank you !
Deeda
November 2020

Thank you to Brette, Barbara et al for being a Turbo Team! The exasperation of moving, no less with limitations on disposing of beloved but unnecessary furniture, was overwhelming. The Turbo Team efficiently and respectfully found new homes for all of it. Couldn't ask for more, because there isn't more than 100%. Thank you again!
Moira
November 2020

Thank you Barbara! We appreciate everything you and your staff did! Very professional and glad that safety was always a priority. I already told our neighbors how great you all were!
Mike
November 2020

Hi Barbara,
I appreciate how nice and helpful everyone was throughout my purchase with Bethesda Downsizing. During these stressful times, friendliness is not always first on everyone’s mind. My new dining room table and chairs look fabulous and will be christened in our house on Thanksgiving Day.
Thanks again for a great experience!
Judy
November 2020

Barbara & her team were very easy to work with - they efficiently evaluated, photographed,measured,appropriately priced, marketed and sold nearly everything I had from furniture & rugs to jewelry, sterling silver, artwork,linens & even baseball cards. Barbara’s customer service was great - she responded immediately to all text messages & calls I made to her, got my sale up and running in 4 days , making me feel like I was her only client. My 13-day on-line sale was very profitable & I highly recommend BethesdaDownsizing for your estate sale.
Lisa
October 2020

Thank you all so very much!! It was painless and seamless working with you all...I can't thank you enough. Again, thank you all for your professionalism and expertise!
Becky
October 2020

Thanks to you and your team! I had such a terrific experience working with you!
Heather
October 2020

Thank you for everything, your team is fabulous!
Melissa
October 2020

Joanna - It was a pleasure working with you and everyone else involved in our downsizing sale! Everyone was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. It made the process much easier for Mike and me, and I thank you all very much!
Della
September 2020

Thank you very much for your excellent services and kudos to your outstanding, friendly and dedicated staff! It was a pleasure working with you!
Jim
September 2020

Barbara, thank you for you and your team’s hard work! Definitely better results than I was expecting!
Rich
September 2020

Thank you to Joanna, Mary Ellen, Alison and Brette for an amazing job. I did not know quite what to expect given the constraints of COVID, but your ability to adapt your business plan in such a seamless fashion was nothing short of extraordinary. I HIGHLY recommend Bethesda Downsizing. I know you will be impressed and grateful for their services.
Amy
August 2020

Joanna and her staff are simply the very best. I can not recommend Bethesda Downsizing highly enough. My highest praise is not high enough .They moved me out of a large home under painful personal circumstances during the pandemic. They were professional, but at the same time incredibly sensitive to my emotional state. They recognized the value of most everything, and called in experts when they were unsure. They were able to turn on a dime, adjusting to unforeseen circumstances with gracious efficiency. Everyone was an absolute pleasure to deal with. And there is no doubt that they maximized my proceeds. Joanna has now become a personal friend. I would trust her with anything, anywhere, anytime. She is truly a gift as is the company she runs I encourage anybody with doubts to contact me directly I can think of no higher compliment .Andrea
July 2020

On behalf of my father and sisters, thank you again for all your hard work on the sale!
Maia
July 2020

I recently hired the Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales team to manage a downsizing sale prior to moving from my home for a huge renovation project. This project had been on the calendar for sometime (pre-COVID). When it was time for the sale, they were not able to conduct an actual in-person sale due to social distancing and limitations of crowd size. The team working on my sale was led by Joanna, and they spent days researching, photographing, describing, and pricing the items. The entire sale was conducted on-line. The images of items to be sold were amazing and comprehensive, sales were handled electronically, and the company provided either curbside pickup or delivery service. Having witnessed the process, I was amazed at the HUGE amount of work involved (under the challenging environmental circumstances) to get everything up and running. The service provided was outstanding and the sale was very successful. Kudos to the team which I would recommend in a heartbeat. They have my highest recommendations, and I will certainly use them in the future at the time of a move or additional downsizing.
Frederick
June 2020

Thank you all so much for your help. It was an amazing experience!!
Porter
June 2020

Thank you for all your hard work and professionalism!
Atousa
June 2020

What an experience! I am relieved it's over but very grateful that you took the initiative to make it happen virtually. It's a comfort to know my stuff has moved on to homes where it will be used and hopefully loved by new families.
Barbara was so tireless and such a good sport about all the work. It felt very collaborative and productive across our many days of selling. I'll always think of her with thankfulness and a smile. We were a good team! Thank you again!
Julia
May 2020

Before choosing an Estate Sales company, I did a lot of research to see who would be the best choice to assist me with downsizing and selling the majority of my homes furniture and possessions. Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales stood out based on the time and effort investment they make to prepare homes for an estate sale, how they promote their advertising for the sales listings as well as staging and pricing the homes belongings for sale. When I saw my “on line” listing and my homes furnishing staging I was blown away. Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales hard work and knowledge of what it takes to set up, staff and conduct my three day sale was done with patience, great care, professionalism and wow...it really paid off - literally! I would recommend Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales to everyone. Top notch, exceptional company.
Taryn
March 2020

We met with three estate sale companies and selected Bethesda Downsizing and couldn't be happier with their work. Extremely easy to deal with.....efficient, experienced experts. They handled every aspect of the sale and their recommended partners for removal of unsold items and a baby grand piano were top notch. I highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing.
Michael
March 2020

I can't say enough good things about this business -- professional, responsive, pleasant, careful, honest, willing to do extra. I recommend them without reservation!
Nick
March 2020

Omg...so happy with your services, our sale proceeds and oh boy, your staff is knowledgeable, courteous and patient! Thank you!
Taryn
February 2020

Barbara, you and your staff were delightful to work with! This was very hard for us to see 50 years of stuff being sold. You made it easy and did it all in such a respectful way. We can’t thank you enough!
Roger
February 2020

Your team was AMAZING! Thanks again, and be sure to use me as a reference whenever needed!
Frank
January 2020

I don't know if you get any positive feedback on your sales, but I thought I'd throw some your way. I was at your Millwood, Bethesda sale over the weekend and bought several things on Sunday (after scoping them out Friday and Saturday). Everyone working at the sale was so helpful and so nice. Also, I used Muscle Man Movers, whose card was at your desk, to move a chest of drawers to my house today. They, too, couldn't have been any better. So, THANK YOU. It was great fun, and I bought great treasures. I look forward to going to your future sales!
Jackie
January 2020

Thank you, Joanna! We appreciate what a great estate sale you put on! We’re glad that the items have found new homes. Please let your staff know that we appreciate their efforts as well.
Katie
January 2020

I used Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales to handle the difficult process of conducting an estate sale of my brother's belongings in a DC coop apartment. Barbara guided me through the difficult negotiating process with the coop director and management. As a result, we were able to have a very successful sale and found good homes for my brother's beloved belongings obtained during his long career spent overseas in South Asia and East Africa. Their ability to organize a vast amount of small items was key to the success of the sale. They are the best! I can recommend them without reservation.
Deb
December 2019

Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales recently conducted a very successful estate sale at my parent's home in Potomac. Barbara and the entire team were fabulous! The entire team was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional in tackling 50 plus years of accumulated property. They organized, priced and posted over 500 beautiful images on their website. Barbara was always accessible for questions and logistics. She also followed through after the sale to help facilitate the disposition of the small amount of remaining property. So helpful. I would highly recommend their services!
Lisa
December 2019

Highly professional, great staff, exceeded my high expectations. This is a great business and we are glad we worked with them. Downsizing made easy and profitable. Saved us tons of effort--and we could have never done as well ourselves.
Peter
December 2019

We extend our gratitude for all your hard work and a successful sale! Thank you!
Lena
December 2019

All of you did such a wonderful job! We are so thankful the sale went so well! Thank you again!
Deborah
November 2019

We just used Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales to conduct our 4-day whole house sale and they were amazing! Before the sale they had various appraisers come in to price art, rugs, jewelry and furniture. The sale was extremely well run-- especially considering how huge it was and the 200+ people we had in our house everyday for 4 days. There was a security detail and mover on site-- as well as lots of extremely competent staff to run the sale and protect the house. The whole experience was incredible-- and fun! We sold about 98% of our items and could not have been happier with every aspect of the sale. I would highly recommend this company for its professionalism, knowledge and integrity. They go out of their way to ensure a very successful sale. My husband and I were amazed at how smoothly it went-- and how quickly the contents of our house sold! We could not be more satisfied. Thank you, Bethesda Downsizing!
Diane
October 2019

Thanks again for helping us downsize with your professional well-oiled process!!
Martha
October 2019

Thanks Barbara! We’re glad so much sold! We will tell everyone to contact you the next time they move!
Stephanie
October 2019

Your team did a spectacular job! Thank you!
Sandi
October 2019

Whoo Hoo!! We cannot thank you all enough! We’ve been singing your praises....gave out your info to two more friends today! "House Coming Soon" sign went up today. All good!
Mary Lee
September 2019

Thank you so much Joanna! We really appreciated all your help, guidance, and energy before and during the sale. Happy to be a reference if you’d like!
Lynn
September 2019

Many thanks for making the sale successful!
Neal
September 2019

Chuck and I both want to thank you and your employees for a “job well done!” Barbara was a pleasure to work with; so professional, friendly and promptly responsive to any and all questions we had during this process. Your company helped make a stressful time for us MUCH LESS stressful!
Deb
August 2019

Job well done Joanna! Thank you to all for the hard work and attention to detail! I am very grateful!
Mary
August 2019

It was a pleasure to work with you Joanna and your team! I appreciated your thoughtful approach to my mom's artwork and your help navigating the logistics and emotions of selling family things. Thank you again for a job well done!
Ellen
August 2019

Joanna, it was a pleasure working with you and your staff. We will certainly refer you to all of our friends!
Steve
August 2019

You guys are amazing and I really enjoyed working with you!!!!! Thank you for everything! Much love and gratitude.
Pam
July 2019

Thank you Bethesda Downsizing and especially Barbara for all of your help with the sale!
Mike
July 2019

Joanna, thank you to you and your team for your hard work over the period leading up to the sale and also during the sale!
Stephen
July 2019

Thank you so much for everything. You were all amazing to work with and we appreciate all of your hard work. We were so pleased with the outcome of our sale and will highly recommend you!
Emily
June 2019

Joanna, I wanted to thank you and Brette and the rest of your team. You guys were professional, knowledgeable, punctual and I think you did a fantastic job! You made it so easy for us and we couldn’t be happier!
Jeff
June 2019

Thanks for everything, Brette! We know this was a huge undertaking and we’re truly grateful for your help and collaboration. We will absolutely be sharing your information with other friends in the future.
Edith
June 2019

Thanks so much for everything ! Especially how responsive you were throughout and how wonderful everyone was on your team!
Linda
June 2019

Bethesda Downsizing was a pleasure to work with during my mother’s estate sale! I am an only child and my father had passed earlier so I felt a bit overwhelmed in handling her condo. Barbara was so complimentary about the items for sale and our location (I was unsure about the salability of my mother’s belongings), and she was thorough and honest throughout the stages. Also, communicated with me very promptly and was as flexible and accommodating as she could be. The team of lovely ladies at the sale managed two jewelry cases and really knew their stuff! Everyone was so courteous to the buyers and me during the sale, it was a joy to participate! And after the sale, Barbara helped me figure out what to do with what didn’t sell so I could clear the condo to work on it. Thank you for a smooth process during a most difficult time in my life! I didn’t feel so daunted with your wonderful team!
Elaine
May 2019

Thank you, Brette and Barbara! An excellent result! I’m very pleased.

You and your team were wonderful to work with—warm, professional, and knowledgeable. I will be recommending you to friends and neighbors.
Jo
May 2019

Thank you for a great sale and for handling it so professionally!
Tom
May 2019

Can't say enough about the professionalism and excellent work by the team at Bethesda Downsizing! I was renovating my home, so they were great at helping me sell my current furniture and home items, and it was a pleasure to work with them, and they actually made what I felt would be a daunting task very enjoyable! We made a really nice commission, and at the end of the sale, the team helped us donate the few items that were left to charity, so it was a win for all!
Estee
April 2019

From our initial meeting to the completion of a challenging sale- the entire team were energetic, professional and most of all a real pleasure to work with. Our downsizing was significant and we had left our property to move to our new home. Joanna and Brette had A LOT of goods to organize, price and merchandise for the three day sale- the ladies along with their very qualified team performed the task with great experience and some fun as well. We are very thankful for their talents and ALL the hard work they accomplished. I highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales Group for an entirely organized, professional and joyful experience in “letting go”.
Michael
April 2019

You guys rock! We thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your team! Cleaning out that house is a big relief! Thank you!
Jeff
April 2019

Wow you made more than we expected! You Barbara and staff did an excellent job and Frank and I appreciate all your help in making our estate sale a success. Thanks again Bette, Barbara and staff for a job well done!
Pat and Frank
April 2019

We are thrilled with the results and you are a delight to work with Joanna! Thank you for making this process so much easier and less stressful!
Robin
April 2019

Bethesda Downsizing was amazing in our otherwise wrenching move from our home of 27 years that we’d built from scratch with a top architect and top designer. In four grueling months, we cleaned, painted and staged the house for sale, sold it, and then sorted through unending stuff of life rediscovered as we stripped away the layers. We were further dazed by a double-move – to our newly built home 90 miles away and simultaneously to our nearby “crash pad” in DC. We still dream of finding yet another closet with more of our stuff. Into this vortex stepped the totally organized, highly professional Joanna Cady, without whose help I think we’d still be there floundering! Joanna’s estate sale for us was highly successful – she, Brett and her team turned our house into Saks and Marshalls – but they did more. Their great competence and cool calmed us down, let us manage the rest of the process with great success. They are careful, adaptable, highly experienced marketers, pricing thoughtfully and helping to sell things that remained after the sale, even arranging the great mover and cleaner. Absolutely five-star winners!
Joyce and Ben
March 2019

This was our first Estate Sale and we looked at three companies prior to making a final decision. Bethesda Downsizing "over-delivered" in every way on our expectations. They communicated on anything and everything with incredible detail, removing any concerns. We are still living in the house so had concerns that so many people would be coming through. Their level of detail, from parking, to setting the house up, to having the staff in place to properly secure the home etc.. was exceptional! We sold almost every item from a 20+ year home and received a very good final amount after their commission structure. Plus it was an enjoyable experience with so many professional team members from Bethesda Downsizing. Working with Brette and Joanna was a great experience and fun!
Scott and Lisa
March 2019

We decided to contact a downsizing estate sale company to help us clean out our home’s contents before putting it on the market. We contacted Barbara and very quickly, we moved into the mode of getting our house ready for the sale. Barbara, Brette and the rest of the staff could not have been more professional. Everything ran like clockwork. The sale was a huge success and exceeded our expectations. It is a huge deal and requires a lot of preparation. Barbara and the team do this on a regular basis and it takes a lot of organization to make the sale a success. Don’t try to do this yourself. You will not be disappointed if you hire Bethesda Downsizing to handle your Estate Sale.
Natalie
March 2019

Joanna and Brette, the sale was outstanding in every way and it has greatly simplified my move. Now everything I own is in a box and I can't find anything! You have a team of terrific, hard-working super-women and I'm grateful to all of you. Thank you for your hard work and those awesome results!
Lillian
March 2019

Thank you so much! So much sold! We are very pleased.
Carolyn
March 2019

The sale was such a success! We were impressed by all of your professionalism. Thank you so much!
Joyce
March 2019

Thank you for an amazing estate sale event!
Kay
March 2019

Brette, Joanna and their entire team did a FANTASTIC job getting everything ready for our Downsizing Sale. They worked all week leading up to the start of the Sale by moving, staging, pricing and organizing everything in our house and advertised the Sale with hundreds of beautiful pictures. We were extremely happy with the results of the Sale and they even arranged to have a Charity come and get the few items that were not sold. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales to everyone!!!
Lewellyn
February 2019

I have never left a review before, but must now. Everyone at Bethesda Downsizing was so wonderful to work with and so professional. Brette and Joanna clearly enjoy what they do and know their job so well. The whole process was smooth and importantly stress free. Thank you!!!!
Elise
February 2019

It was a true pleasure working with Bethesda Downsizing. Barbara and your staff accomplished so much in such a short time. You helped make this sad time for us a more positive process. We had foreseen this as an overwhelming endeavor, but you handled every step in such an efficient, experienced and respectful way.From your photos, we saw many happy customers. We know our parents treasured items were treated so respectfully and went to persons who appreciated the objects they purchased. Our deepest appreciation and best wishes.
Ellen and Jane
February 2019

Bethesda Downsizing did an outstanding job on the the estate sale at our home. They organized and displayed our furniture and objects, took great pictures and put together a good advertising and publicity program. The results were more than satisfactory. All of this was done in the face of snow on the last day of the sale. They arranged for snow shoveling and kept the house open for further important sales. All in all we were very satisfied with Bethesda Downsizing and strongly recommend them.
Michael
January 2019

Bethesda Downsizing is a wonderful company, period. From moment of first contact through the end of the sale, Joanna was there for us, making a very hard job much easier. Her cheerfulness, professionalism, organizational abilities and level of experience were all incredibly helpful. Staff is also terrific! We made a much bigger profit than expected and everyone was pleased. Highly recommend this business!
Ann
January 2019

Bethesda Downsizing was invaluable to our family! On short notice, they were able to accommodate our estate needs and took care of everything from beginning to end. They were always available to answer our questions and super responsive with answers. During a difficult time, we were able to rely on their expertise. The company was professional, thorough and personable!
Kim
January 2019

It has been a true pleasure working with you and Barbara! The process has moved so smoothly. Thank you again for all of your assistance!
Jane
January 2019

Great sale! You have the most inspired and inspiring (well, glorious!) staff imaginable. Thank you for making what could have proved wrenching anything but that. I will sing your praises!
Paula
December 2018

Our sale was incredible! I can't believe how well the sale went this weekend! Thanks so much for making it happen with such a quick turn around time!
Kim
December 2018

Thank you so much for all your hard work and having such a great sale! Wow! I feel relieved. Thank you again for what an excellent business you have!
Janet
December 2018

Meg lead my team and she was amazing. From the minute we met until the last piece cleared out Meg was there for me. This can be an emotional time and parting with items can be difficult but Meg had the patience and understanding to cope with that aspect while keeping the sale on track. I highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing to make this experience more of a pleasure than a disaster. Love these gals!
Susan
December 2018

Thank you for all your hard work ! You all did a fantastic job!!
Emeric
November 2018

Bethesda Downsizing came very highly recommended, so our expectations were extremely high to begin with—and the team simply wowed us from start to finish! Everything was designed to make the moving sale effortless for us, and it was. The sale was hugely successful! Brette, Joanna, and the whole team know their business and it shows!!
Nancy
November 2018

We could not have done it without you! Thank you again for all of your hard work!
Howard
November 2018

It was a pleasure doing business with you! We will not hesitate to recommend you!
Sherry
October 2018

Well done! Thank you!
Caroline
October 2018

Highly, highly recommend! Brette, Barbara and the whole Bethesda Downsizing team were a joy to work with from start to finish. They are organized, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. The kindness and support they offered throughout the process was also VERY appreciated. Look no further for an estate sale company; these ladies are the BEST!
Anne-Marie
September 2018

Great job ! Your entire team did an amazing job . They all really worked so hard . Joanna did a fantastic job managing everyone and everything. It was better than I expected . My house was in great shape after it was over. Thank you so much again . I will definitely recommend your company .
Liz
September 2018

Thank you so much! You were all fantastic to work with (especially you, Joanna!). We very much appreciate your help.
Megan
August 2018

Thank you! You guys did a great job and I am so glad I decided to go with your company rather than try to deal with this all myself. The proceeds definitely exceeded my expectations. Thank you again!
Kristie
August 2018

I recommend Bethesda/Potomac Downsizing very highly. I found them exceptionally easy to work with, always courteous, organized, reliable and knowledgeable. As a result, the sale was a financial success and free of much of the emotional wear and tear an estate sale often entails. I would engage the firm again without hesitation.

Jack
August 2018

I cannot thank you enough for the fine work you did in helping to prepare our listing for sale. The estate sale you conducted was superb, and I know that the estate was very pleased with your exceptional work. The way in which you undertook the entire process, with great style and alacrity, made getting the house ready so much easier for us. I was also very grateful that you were able to accommodate us on extremely short notice. We would recommend you without any reservation whatever, and hope to have your help again in conducting another successful sale for our clients. The entire process was a pleasure.
John, Sotheby's International Realty
July 2018

It was a pleasure working with all of you!
Sheridan
July 2018

Thanks again! Pleasure working with your team! Very professional!
Michele
July 2018

Everything was done so well by your team! Thanks so much for all the coordination!
Jill
June 2018

I am so relieved and happy! I am so grateful that I found you to help me out in my most difficult time in life.
Happy happy!
Wam
June 2018

Many thanks, again, for a great job. Joanna and her team did a fantastic job. They went above and beyond to conduct a successful sale with great sensitivity and attentiveness.
Susan
June 2018

Very professional, amazing turnout and an all-around wonderful experience. I'm grateful for your organization's help through this difficult chapter.
Cindy
June 2018

Thank you for the quick turn around on the results of the sale. You sold over 80% of what we had! What a great job! It was great working with you and I appreciate your patience as I worked through this very emotional process.
Caroline
May 2018

Bethesda Downsizing did an extraordinary job in planning, preparing and executing the 3-day Estate Sale for us. Their meticulous approach assured that the entire effort came off without a hitch. Their marketing efforts produced large turnouts each day and the attentive staff participated actively in the very successful sales effort. And they were a delight to work with throughout.
John
May 2018

Brette, Joanna, and the rest of the team of lovely ladies at Bethesda Downsizing were wonderful. Their expertise, professionalism and kindness made a difficult job seem easy.
Lisa
May 2018

I was under extreme time pressure and you got the job done! So glad everything went perfectly!
Doritt
April 2018

Thanks for all you and the team did over the weekend! If you ever need a reference, please don’t hesitate to use us!
Nancy
April 2018

Thanks for everything! SO happy we went with you!
Karen
April 2018

We are so happy the sale did so well! Thank you for all of your hard work!
Carmen
April 2018

I recently sold my mom's house and had 30 days to empty her belongings that she had collected over her 91 years. Overwhelmed by the task, I called in Bethesda Downsizing. Not only did they execute an organized and successful estate sale - they were great partners in helping me locate places to disperse the items that didn't sell. They are professional and kind and I recommend them highly!
Lisa
March 2018

We entrusted our Potomac, MD house-wide downsizing/estate sale to Bethesda Downsizing last weekend, and they did a really nice job. We were very pleased with the results!
Greg
March 2018

Thank you, Barbara! I must say it was a real pleasure to work with Bethesda Downsizing and I intend to recommend you to everyone I know.
Patricia
March 2018

Thank you Bethesda Downsizing for a great job! Now I'm ready to move to California!
Barbara
March 2018

We had a great experience! Thank you Joanna, you’re the best!
Kimberely
March 2018

Thank you for the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious experience I had working with you both and your team! You all are just fabulous, thank you!
Robin
March 2018

Thank you all again for a successful sale! I will definitely recommend Bethesda Downsizing to my friends!
Caroline
February 2018

Heartfelt kudos to Bethesda Downsizing for exceeding every expectation for our Estate Sale - Brette and her exceptional team brought the energy, expertise and disciplined commitment to every detail ensuring its tremendous success! There's no "better game" in town!
Erin
January 2018

What a sale! Just wanted to let you, and your staff, (especially Barbara and Joanna) know that the house looked great throughout the sale - some very nice soft touches throughout - professionally typed signs on important/documented items - safety precautions everywhere - and love where you put the "money table" - with all of your efforts, the Estate Sale was a huge success! Thank you for EVERYTHING!
Beth
January 2018

Thanks again for a fabulous sale. We are so happy!
Lisa
January 2018

You and your team did a great job! Thanks again for your help!
Maria
January 2018

I just want to thank you again for taking on this sale at such short notice! Matt and I appreciate all of the hard work that you and your staff put in to make the sale a success ! Barbara was very attentive and professional and is certainly an asset to your team! She went out of her way to answer my questions , was available to assist me as needed, and even scheduled the post sale pickup of unsold items which I greatly appreciate!
I will certainly recommend Bethesda Downsizing to all of my friends!
Patty
December 2017

I can't tell you what a pleasure it was to work with you, Barbara, and your company. Everyone I've spoken to has commented on your professionalism and efficiency. And best of all, you practically emptied the entire house! I am a very happy client! (Feel free to use this as a testimonial!)
Please know I am recommending you right and left around town. Hopefully, you will have lots of customers, when people find that the need arises.
Again, thank you so much!
Sherry
December 2017

We appreciate you and your team’s hard work on our sale! Happy Holidays!
Roslyn
December 2017

Hands down the most professional and well organized company offering this service in our area. They are very knowledgeable and work hard to make sure you will get the best prices for your items. Their sales are well staffed and organized. I would recommend them to anyone, whether downsizing, or looking for help with dealing with the possessions of a lost loved one.
Frank
November 2017

That was truly a great experience! I feel like I moved into a new house after everything was gone. Thank you for all of your hard work!
Amanda
November 2017

Thank you for all the hard work over the last few weeks. It clearly paid off! We are so pleased with the results of the sale and also really enjoyed working with your team!
Tracie
November 2017

We appreciated all the hard work you did, the way you handled the sale and the way you treated us in our home. It was a great experience!
Monier
November 2017

We had never done an estate/downsizing sale so we visited local sales in the area. We chose Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales (BDES) based on a visit by a company representative who gave us advice and reviewed what our downsizing needs were. This helpful consult lead us to signing a contract.
The sale itself was preceded by several visits from BDES staff to stage and price our items and to recommend furniture location and placement. BDES also provided an appraiser for a day to assure prices were realistic. Our sale was conducted 9/22, 23 and 24. Everything leading up to the sale and the actual sale itself lived up to our expectations. The staff member in charge of our sale, Barbara, was very knowledgeable and provided us with advice and guidance through the entire process. BDES also scheduled charities to help us sort and donate unsold items. We recommend BDES. We were very happy with the results.!
Robert
October 2017

Thank you Bethesda Downsizing for all you have done!
Sharon
October 2017

Thank you for arranging this sale on such short notice! SO happy to see so much sold! Thank you for making arrangements for the donations afterwards!
Gail
September 2017

Thank you Bethesda Downsizing team for all of your hard work and for such a successful sale!
Robert
September 2017

We were shocked when we walked in the house to see how much had sold! I have recommended you to many friends for future reference! All best to you and your business!
Pat
September 2017

I cannot speak more highly of Bethesda Downsizing! Brette, Barbara and the whole team were incredible from start to finish. Our family relocated to Florida and did most of our business long distance in a very short time frame. Bethesda Downsizing was absolutely incredible! I could not have made our move without their help. If you are downsizing, Bethesda Downsizing is the way to go!!!
Tara
September 2017

Thank you for a great sale! We were so happy when we came home to see so much sold! We will be recommending you to our friends!
Jane
September 2017

You ladies did a tremendous job! Now we are ready for Florida! Thank you for making our downsizing process so smooth!
Tom
August 2017

I highly recommend this team of hardworking, fabulous ladies. They come in and work their magic and your house looks like a model home - I don't want to move! One problem - they sold basically EVERYTHING! They took the stress of downsizing of my shoulders and put some cash in my pockets.
Thank you Brette, Joanna and team - you guys rock!
Jacqueline
August 2017

The sale had great results and I loved working with you! It makes all the hard work and stress worth it when working with someone so professional, knowledgeable and fun!

Thank you all for a very successful and pleasant experience.
Michele
July 2017

Thank you for EVERYTHING, including your well wishes! So happy it all worked out. Will absolutely recommend you and already have!
Nancy
July 2017

You all did a wonderful job, and we appreciate it so much!
Suz
July 2017

Thanks so much for all the great help and successful sale!
Sharon
July 2017

The team at Bethesda Downsizing was a pleasure to work with!! Thank you!
Janet
July 2017

We recently used Bethesda Downsizing for an estate sale. Barbara and her team were very diligent, organized, hardworking and extremely pleasant to work with. They have a lot of contacts and were very professional. I would highly recommend them for any downsizing needs and will keep them in mind for the future.
Liz
June 2017

Thanks Barbara! Great job on your part to make this sale happen. You and your team are the best! I will be recommending Bethesda Downsizing on "Nextdoor" social media site!
Robin and Joe
June 2017

Joanna, Brette & team did a fantastic job. They staged, researched, and priced furnishings and items collected over the 55 years my parents lived in the house, including items from their childhoods. Joanna answered my millions of questions and made me feel like she was taking care of her own family's home. Joanna even set up donation pickups for the items we could not sell. I highly recommend these ladies to everyone!
Michelle
June 2017

Thank you for all of your great work!
Frank
June 2017

Great job ladies! I am relieved and very happy with the sale results! This worked out well! Thank You!
Steve
May 2017

Thank you for such a successful sale and it was a pleasure to work with you, Barbara and the other members of your team!
Vicki
May 2017

Thank you Bethesda Downsizing for helping us downsize decades of collections! We will be recommending you to all of our friends!
Laurie
April 2017

Thank you Joanna, Allison, Barbara and Bethesda Downsizing! We appreciate the hard work you all did to make our sale so successful!
Sheldon
April 2017

It was such a pleasure working with you! Thanks for all of your hard work!
Hilary
April 2017

Thanks again for a VERY SUCCESSFUL sale!
Alejandro
April 2017

I recently used Bethesda Downsizing and could not have been happier. They were so professional and knowledgeable about how to price and arrange everything in my home to sell. I couldn’t believe the crowds they brought in and the results from my sale. I would highly recommend using them!
Lenore
March 2017

You and your team were such a pleasure to work with! I can't thank you enough and look forward to referring you to my friends. Your customer service was excellent and I appreciate how prompt your replies always were at any time of day!
Nisha
March 2017

Thanks Brette! You and your group were great and you put up with my micro managing. Happy to recommend you any time.
Allen
March 2017

I want to compliment Bethesda Downsizing on its services. I was faced with moving after 29 years from a house to a smaller townhouse with a short time frame. While I was taking some of my furniture with me, I of course had to leave a lot behind. Disposing of that, plus household items I could not bring with me, seemed like a daunting task.

Barbara sprung into action. She looked at all the alternatives and also showed expertise, flexibility, and access to other resources when she needed them in sizing up the value of what I had to sell. The sale itself was well organized and executed and with great results!
Barry
February 2017

Thanks again for making the sale happen! It certainly helped us out a lot. Much appreciated! If you ever need a recommendation for a potential client, I'd be glad to provide one.
Jennifer
February 2017

Thank-you for the amazing job you did with our sale! You have a great team!
Dan
January 2017

Just a quick to note convey thanks to you and your devoted colleagues
for all your hard work and good results at the sale of items from the condo.
Despite bleak weather and the hectic activities of the Holidays, the good
efforts you put in paid off and I am most grateful.

Continued best wishes in the New Year.
John
December 2016

Great doing business with you! Thank you so much!
Buddy
December 2016

Thank you for everything! You all did a great job! Happy Thanksgiving!
Diane
November 2016

I enjoyed meeting and working with you, Terry and all your staff. You did an exceptional job!! Thank you.JohnNovember 2016

Thank you for a job well done!
Emilie
November 2016

Thank you for everything, your kindness and thoroughness and attention to detail!
Meredith
October 2016

Thank you so very much for the incredible job you and your company did on the estate sale! It was a very challenging task and I am so impressed with the results. I wanted to be sure you got an "atta girl" for all of your and your workers time-consuming efforts. I can imagine dealing with people who are not familiar with estate sale protocol can be tedious, and your patience, cheerfulness, and professionalism have been outstanding ;) Please feel free to use me as a reference.
Barbie
October 2016

Great job by you and your whole team!
Roger
October 2016

Thank you! What a great sale! I would have liked to be a fly on the wall! Your organization and attention to detail is great, you really have the process nailed.
Mindy
October 2016

Thank you so much for the great job you did on my estate sale!
Diana
October 2016

Both my brother and I live a long way from Bethesda. Bethesda Downsizing handled the sale of our mother’s estate and did a great job. They handled everything from staging to helping dispose of the few remaining items. They communicated clearly and kept their word at every step. We would highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing.
Rem Laan
September 2016

The team at Bethesda Downsizing was easy to work with, efficient and got the job done! They helped us sell most of our items in just 2 days! We enjoyed working with them!
Tracy
September 2016

Thank you Bethesda Downsizing for managing our estate sale after our house was Under Contract! You and your team were a pleasure to work with and we were very pleased with the results!
Alison
September 2016

An excellent team with strong leadership is what every seller should look for. We had an unbelievable turn out for three days, thanks to Bethesda Downsizing's advertising avenues. Over 95% of our inventory was sold....to our amazement! Our downsizing friends are now lining up to hire Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales.
Su Wen Chen
August 2016

Great outcome! Great Sales! I am glad I got in contact with you guys and your company to put together an estate sale that quickly. Thank you very much for taking care of the sale and making it so successful. Great job!
Mike
August 2016

The staff at Bethesda Downsizing were great to work with! Estate sales for family members can be tough, and Brette was patient and helpful with the whole process. I would call her again next time I needed an estate sale! Thanks!
Philip
August 2016

When my home buyer gave me just about five weeks to vacate a home I’d lived in for more than 30 years, a friend connected me to Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales. I was fortunate that they were able to fit me into their busy schedule; their staff literally swooped in and organized the best possible arrangement, display and pricing of the many things I was unable to take with me to a smaller apartment. They took photos and my estate sale was prominently featured online. I was delighted with the results and the calm and professional manner in which this event took place, and wholeheartedly recommend Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales.
Rosalyn
August 2016

It was a pleasure having you and your ladies conduct our estate sale. We know it took a lot of work and organization and we want you to know that it is very much appreciated. Our house is empty now, which is just the effect we wanted to achieve before we undertake our big move!
Kussum
July 2016

Wonderful Downsizing ladies,

Thank you so much for helping me sell my things. It was a good weekend and the best was working with you and meeting a couple of the new owners of my pieces.LaurieJuly 2016

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Wonderful job!
Pat
June 2016

We will be referring you to all of our friends who are moving! Great job! Thank you so much!
Peggy
June 2016

I’m in awe that you’re able to do it every weekend! You have a great team.
I think the results are great! And I’m glad to know that the items are in the hands of the people who really want them. Thank you again!
Kathryn
June 2016

Thanks so much for your help in organizing and running the sale at our house. It was quite an undertaking and we are very pleased with the outcome. Barbara was great at keeping us updated all along the way and answering all questions when I texted her frequently!
It was a pleasure to work with you all and we will certainly refer you to others moving from larger to smaller homes!
Joyce
May 2016

Thank you for everything! I'm glad the sale went so well! It was a pleasure working with you!
Alison
May 2016

You all are the best! I'll be referring you to all of our friends moving out of DC in the next few years! Glad you recommended the auction process since we did not have enough for an estate sale!
Bill
May 2016

I was so pleased to come home to a practically empty house! Wow! Please feel free to use me as a reference!
Gerry
April 2016

Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales did a great job organizing the estate sale. They were very dedicated, efficient and professional. The proceeds were beyond my expectations.
Thanks much for again for all your efforts! I will contact you again when more estates come up.
Caroline
April 2016

I wanted to thank you for an incredible job you and your team did! Not only was the sale a huge success, but you made more money than ever anticipated. Thank you for all of your help and assistance. We could not have done it without Bethesda Downsizing!
Denice
April 2016

Bethesda Downsizing did an amazing job job turning 40 plus years of ”stuff” into more cash than we thought possible. Don’t know how we would have gotten the house empty in time for settlement without them. So glad our friend recommended them.
Bea
March 2016

The staff at Bethesda Estate Sales and Downsizing Service were very professional and amazing to work with. We were downsizing and they came in and organized everything from start to finish. The publicity of the sale on the website as well as the success of the sale were all more than we could have asked for. We highly recommend them and would use them again.
Lindsey
March 2016

Bethesda Downsizing made my job of selling the furnishings of my mother's home much less daunting and emotional than it would have been. They intuited what needed to be done at every step and guided me there to get the job done right--as my mom would have wanted it in fact. They made sure this was a dignified and efficient process and that my mom's beloved items would give joy to the new owners. Bethesda Downsizing keeps a keen eye focused moving product without underselling valuable goods. It takes a pro to do that. In short, selling is only half the challenge they tackle. This is equal parts business and art. They did a great job!
Anne
March 2016

Bethesda Downsizing was the epitome of professionalism. From the moment we contacted them, they did everything they could to fit our schedule, and put any fears we had to rest. Our sale was a somewhat daunting task. My father is elderly, and not used to changes in his routine. Brette understood this and patiently worked with him to not only explain the process, but also make him feel like part of the team. She couldn't have been nicer.

Not surprisingly, the sale was a huge success. We sold more than we ever expected, and took full advantage of Brette's post sale team to empty the house all together. The process was absolutely seamless. We owe Bethesda Downsizing a great big thank you, and would highly recommend them to any and all who have to struggle through this difficult process.
Beth
March 2016

I highly recommend Bethesda Downsizing. They are terrific to work with and completely understood our needs from the start. Our sale was very successful and if I have another sale I would totally
use Bethesda Downsizing again.
Lori
March 2016

You and your team did a great job! We are very happy!
I highly recommend Brette at Bethesda Downsizing. She is terrific to work with and completely understood our needs from the start. Our sale was very successful and if I have another sale I would use Bethesda Downsizing again.
Lori
February 2016

We were delighted with your managing our sale this past weekend. There were numerous challenges, primarily with the awful weather that you and your wonderful staff overcame, and pulled off a sale that netted more than we imagined, and got tons of clutter out of the house. You and your staff displayed things well, priced everything appropriately, and, in short, we couldn't have been more pleased with Bethesda Downsizing.
Harriett
January 2016

You guys finished in style! The sale, despite the Blizzard of 2016, was a complete success and I could not he happier! Thank you to you and your staff for a job well done!
Michelle
January 2016

I could not have done this without you! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of the process! I enjoyed helping you get the sale ready!
Ruth
December 2015

Thank you ever so much for the fantastic job you did at my mother's house. It was a pleasure working with you. My only regret is that I wasn't able to be there to share in the experience. I know in my heart that my mother would be very pleased.
Robin
November 2015

"My experience with Bethesda Downsizing was truly excellent. I had quite a challenging move-out with a very tight deadline and Brette took care of everything with great speed and extraordinary care. She is a very conscientious and resourceful person and gets the job done! We had some unexpected challenges on the property and everything was handled calmly and professionally. And the sale results were better than expected! I highly recommend Brette and Bethesda Downsizing for your estate sale and downsizing needs."
Erik
October 2015

We drove by and saw it was busy. Hoping it was a good day! We were so pleased to employ your services!! If you need references we will be happy to provide one!JackiSeptember 2015

Thanks for a great sale! I have given your contact information to everyone we know!
Bill
August 2015

Great job! Thank you for all of your hard work!SandyAugust 2015

It was a pleasure working with you and the rest of the crew.
You can certainly use us as a reference.
Kevin
August 2015