In this packed episode of Open House, Pat and Andres welcome Ashley Hartwig of Blue Bike Estate Sales for a truly wild ride through the world of hoarding, hot finds, and how to stay human in real estate.
Pat kicks things off with Pilates drama involving Patti, drawn blinds, and unexpected leadership from a student named Robyn (00:03:46). Andres shares his newest gear upgrades and a hot find rooted in mindfulness: a challenge to notice things never seen before and never to be seen again (00:18:27).
Ashley joins the show with tales of 11 dumpsters, hoarder homes without running water, and what it’s like to run an estate sale company alongside her dad—the self-declared “Dumpster King” (00:36:18). She shares not only her best finds (like a $5K Murano lamp) but also the emotional toll of sorting through people’s lives and belongings.
The episode wraps with practical wisdom about what really matters in estate sales—being human, being present, and being ethical, even when it’s hard (01:04:12).
Whether you're here for the business tips, the wild finds, or the karaoke jokes, this episode offers a rich, real, and unfiltered peek behind the curtain of the resale world.
