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[quote=Anonymous]I have been through a hoarding clean-up. I am very sorry you are in this position. Three practical people you need: 1) A good realtor for the area who can help you assess your situation. A mile from the metro it sounds like tear down potential. 2) A hoarding clean up company: Google and you will find some. They know how to deal with the nasty aspects of a hoarding clean up in a professional way and how to communicate with those who suffer from hoarding. Being able to empty the house will help with the sale--plus there might be some family items or legal papers you might be glad to find. 3) A therapist: Ideally for your mom but deifinitely one for you. Hoarding in a parent plays with the mental health of adult children--and you have lost your dad too. In order to help my relative, we needed a professional. I saw Dr. Elspeth Bell who now practices in Howard County, and she was great. Some counties in the DC suburbs have Hoarding Task Forces and it would certainly help to contact one of there is one. That can help. Your local health department could also be useful in condemning the property if it is unlivable and your mom refuses to leave. Best wishes to you. Hoarding is a terrible illness. [/quote]
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