Greetings
I am delighted to write this letter recommending the work of Richard Old and his estate management organization We Buy and Sell Stuff. I first encountered Richard through mutual contacts when I was the rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church, and he was assisting the family of one of my parishioners who had died, leaving behind a household that the family needed to organize and empty in preparation for sale. Richard talked to me at length about his process, and his comforting advice on preparing for what would eventually be my own move helped me to plan my last year at St. James.
Once I had made the determination to retire, and had a date set for retirement and departure from my residence, Richard again advised me on how to structure my move. Once my belongings were removed, and my family members had a chance to collect the things they wanted, Richard went to work. For a completely reasonable fee, he set to work emptying the items that I left behind, removing them by selling, recycling and disposing of them efficiently and respectfully, and arranging for a cleaning crew to restore the house and carport for the use of the church. He was able to accomplish all of this within a week of my handing over the key! Since by then I was on the road, he submitted to me photographs of each of the rooms, so that I could have evidence of the work he completed.
Not only did Richard and his team do the work they agreed to do, and do it well, they provided me with serenity for that aspect of my move. He helped me well in advance of the work to imagine how I would accomplish the move-out, and made the last days of my occupancy of the house bearable and even light-hearted.
So thank you, Richard! Thank you to you and your team for the service you provide. Thank you for your professionalism, competence, and your compassion.
Cordially
The Rev. Mary Beth Rivetti
Email: merivetti@gmail.com
Phone: 509-432-1807