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Tom Lyons – Founder, Auctioneer & Real Estate Professional
Tom Lyons is the founder of Coastal Downsizing Auctions & Real Estate, a full-service auction and real estate firm based in Chesapeake, Virginia. With a background in entrepreneurship and a lifelong passion for helping people through major life transitions, Tom has built Coastal Downsizing into one of Hampton Roads’ most trusted names in estate liquidation and real estate sales.
Drawing on years of hands-on experience in business ownership and property management, Tom leads a team known for its professionalism, integrity, and results. Coastal Downsizing specializes in estate liquidations, business asset auctions, real estate sales, appraisals, and clean-outs, offering true turnkey solutions that simplify the process for families, attorneys, and businesses alike.
Tom also serves as a board member of the Virginia Auctioneers Association, where he works to advance industry standards and support professional development within the auction community. Clients and colleagues often describe him as detail-oriented, innovative, and committed to transparency—a reputation built through consistent performance and genuine care for the people he serves.
Under Tom’s leadership, Coastal Downsizing continues to expand its reach with the Coastal Marketplace, an affiliate platform that connects estate sale companies, resellers, and auctioneers across Virginia. Whether handling a single high-value asset or a full estate, Tom’s goal remains the same: to deliver seamless, profitable outcomes with empathy and expertise.
Tom Lyons is the founder of Coastal Downsizing Auctions & Real Estate, a full-service auction and real estate firm based in Chesapeake, Virginia. With a background in entrepreneurship and a lifelong passion for helping people through major life transitions, Tom has built Coastal Downsizing into one of Hampton Roads’ most trusted names in estate liquidation and real estate sales.
Drawing on years of hands-on experience in business ownership and property management, Tom leads a team known for its professionalism, integrity, and results. Coastal Downsizing specializes in estate liquidations, business asset auctions, real estate sales, appraisals, and clean-outs, offering true turnkey solutions that simplify the process for families, attorneys, and businesses alike.
Tom also serves as a board member of the Virginia Auctioneers Association, where he works to advance industry standards and support professional development within the auction community. Clients and colleagues often describe him as detail-oriented, innovative, and committed to transparency—a reputation built through consistent performance and genuine care for the people he serves.
Under Tom’s leadership, Coastal Downsizing continues to expand its reach with the Coastal Marketplace, an affiliate platform that connects estate sale companies, resellers, and auctioneers across Virginia. Whether handling a single high-value asset or a full estate, Tom’s goal remains the same: to deliver seamless, profitable outcomes with empathy and expertise.
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