FAQs

This varies considerably and is based on several factors but ideally, you would begin the downsizing process three months or more in advance of your expected moveout date. Depending on the time of the year, your mover should be scheduled approximately one month in advance of your moveout date and if applicable, home closings (with bank involvement) on the sale of your property would be within two months from the time of an accepted offer. Too commonly the level of involvement and necessary labor for clients downsizing, packing, and moving is grossly underestimated. We are here to help you prepare accordingly and give you the tools for success ensuring you stay ahead of the curve throughout the process.

Not everyone needs a move manager and we hope that our initial consultation is informative enough that you feel confident to take on what you can. For those who require additional assistance, our offerings past an initial consultation are virtually limitless and strictly based on the client’s needs. Customization of our involvement is viewed purely through time and cost-benefit analysis for the customer. In addition to education, we strive only to provide a realized value for our customers.

Handling the majority of the downsizing decision-making is the best place to start. This can be a very labor and emotionally-intensive process but if you are able, it is a great place to put forth effort as the cost savings can be considerable. Also, packing boxes of goods that are non-fragile (high efficiency for consumers) is commonly worth the effort as well. There are plenty of other tips and tricks we would be happy to share once we learn more about your specific requirements.

Yes! We greatly appreciate that our industry has a national association. This allows us to network with others across US markets and to be continually engaged in evolving industry-specific educational opportunities.

Yes, we carry all of the necessary insurance to handle the management of your relocation.

We charge a one-time fee for in-home consultations and offer either an hourly rate or a bundled fixed-rate package for future engagement. Among many other offerings, this could be on-site assistance to prepare a floor plan for the new home, help with downsizing the current residence, oversight during the moving day, or establishment of the new home. Maybe you and your family handle the bulk of the work and just need us to provide consultative support throughout the transition. Either way, we are flexible and solution-oriented *All of our partner referrals and trusted contacts for varying services are included with the initial in-home consultation and are at no additional cost.