Norfolk, Virginia · Compassionate real estate guidance
A home transition?Let’s find your way forward.
Helping a loved one move, managing an inherited home, or simply unsure what comes next? Kristin helps Norfolk families explore their options—with clarity, patience, and care.
No pressure. No obligation. A conversation is a place to start.
(757) 500-0264Support for families
A path shaped around your situation.What do you need?
Let’s find a way forward.
A move, an inherited home, or an estate can bring a lot to manage. We’ll compare the options around your family, the property, and your priorities.
Property decisions. Human considerations.Senior transitions
When a move involves downsizing, relocation, belongings, vendors, timelines, and family coordination.
Probate & estates
When the property is part of an estate and practical next steps need to follow the legal process.
Inherited properties
When heirs need room to compare keeping, preparing, renting, or selling the home.
Sell as-is
When speed, simplicity, or property condition makes a traditional listing less practical.
Cleanout & relocation
When belongings, vendors, timelines, and the move itself need thoughtful coordination.
Explore the area
Everything you need,
close to home.
From medical care and schools to transit and everyday essentials, explore useful places around Norfolk as you plan your next chapter.
A supportive community.
Every step of the way.
Map results, routes, hours, and availability may change. Open a location for current details.
Your guide through the moving pieces
A conversation
with Kristin Allen.
Kristin begins by listening: what is changing, what matters to your family, and what feels hardest to manage.
Through Driven2 Solutions and her affiliation with Next Chapter Services, she helps coordinate property decisions, cleanouts, relocation needs, and trusted professional connections.
You work directly with Kristin: a conversation, a property review, a comparison of options, then help coordinating your chosen next steps.
- 35+
- Families helped
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- Years of experience
- 100+
- Trusted professionals
Our community
Events this season.
Stay connected to Norfolk. A creative afternoon, an evening of live music—a little something to look forward to.
Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating
A collection of short comic operas about looking for love in the age of dating apps, by contemporary American composers. See the event page for tickets.
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Amadeus Live
The film Amadeus on a large HD screen, with Mozart’s music performed live by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. See the event page for tickets.
Event details & registration Image courtesy of the linked event organizer.
The Fall Bazaar at The PLOT
A fall marketplace in the NEON District with local artisans, makers, and artists painting live. See the organizer’s page for vendors and details.
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Fleet Fest 2026
Naval Station Norfolk’s open house, with warship tours, static displays, demonstrations, and family activities. Check the event page for entry requirements.
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Virginia Opera Presents Pagliacci
Virginia Opera’s Pagliacci, sung in Italian with English captions. A second performance follows on Sunday afternoon; see the event page for tickets.
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The 40th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
Downtown Norfolk’s holiday parade marks its 40th year with the theme Ruby Radiance. See the organizer’s page for the route and viewing details.
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Home & property in Norfolk
The Norfolk picture.
Where to start.
Norfolk has the lowest homeownership rate of the seven cities we serve: 46.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, so most households rent. It also has the youngest population of the seven, with 13.0% of residents 65 or older, and a median home value of $289,900.
With so many households renting, keeping an inherited Norfolk house as a rental deserves a real look alongside selling. Whether it makes sense depends on the home’s condition and on who in the family can manage tenants and repairs.
- 231,013
- Residents
- 13.0%
- Aged 65 and over
- 46.3%
- Homes owner-occupied
- $289,900
- Median home value
Official pages for Norfolk property
The city and court offices that handle probate, assessments, bulk pickup and flood zones. Check each for current hours and requirements.
Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk · Probate
The Clerk’s Office has its own Probate Division and publishes a step-by-step guide to the probate process in Norfolk.
Real Estate Assessor · Assessments
Norfolk’s Assessor values all real property in the city every year and keeps the parcel boundaries and ownership records.
Norfolk Waste Management · Bulk waste
Every bulk pickup must be scheduled first, through MyNorfolk or Norfolk Cares. Households get up to 12 a year, three cubic yards each, collected on the regular trash day.
City of Norfolk · Flood zones
Look up a Norfolk property’s flood zone, find an elevation certificate already on file, or ask the city’s floodplain team for a determination.
Helpful resources
A place to
start.
Local support in Norfolk
Independent public resources. Check with each organization for availability and eligibility.
Questions, answered
A little clarity.
Before we talk.
Do we have to sell the property to work with you?
No. Start with your situation. You may need help planning a move, coordinating a cleanout, or comparing options before deciding whether to sell.
Where is probate handled if the owner lived in Norfolk?
In the Probate Division of the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Probate generally takes place where the person lived at death, so a Norfolk house owned by someone who lived elsewhere may start in another city or county. Either way, we can help with the house: a condition review, cleanout coordination and comparing sale paths. A qualified attorney should advise on probate requirements and who has authority to make decisions. Driven2 Solutions is not a law firm.
Does it matter if the Norfolk home is in a flood zone?
Yes, to most buyers. Norfolk’s flood zone page shows a property’s zone and any elevation certificate the city has on file, and a certificate can help a buyer price flood insurance, so find out early whether one exists. Separately, Virginia law requires a seller who knows the home is a repetitive-risk-loss structure, meaning the National Flood Insurance Program has paid two or more claims of more than $1,000 on it within any rolling 10-year period, to disclose that to the buyer (Va. Code § 55.1-708.2).
Will Norfolk pick up furniture during a cleanout?
Only if you book it. Norfolk caps bulk collection at 12 scheduled pickups a year of up to three cubic yards each, and unscheduled piles can draw a notice of violation. Residents can also take loads to the Norfolk Transfer Station on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons with proof of residency. City pickup suits a handful of large items. For a whole house, we can coordinate cleanout, donation and hauling vendors around it.
What if family members have different ideas?
Kristin can explain practical options and help identify questions the family needs to resolve. Ownership, consent, and legal authority should be discussed with a qualified attorney.
Does the home need repairs or a cleanout before we call?
No. Begin with the home in its current condition. We can discuss whether cleanout, repairs, or an as-is option may fit your situation.
Can you help if we live outside Norfolk?
Yes. We can discuss which tasks need local coordination, who should be involved, and how you prefer to communicate. The scope of support is agreed before work begins.
What will the support cost?
Costs depend on the solution and providers selected. Applicable costs are explained clearly before you decide how to proceed. The initial consultation is free.
Your next step can be a conversation
You don’t need all the answers.
Just a place to start.
Not sure what to do with the property? Start with a conversation. We'll listen to what's happening, understand your goals and help identify the best next step.
- What's happening with the property
- What matters most to you
- Which next steps are worth considering