What Does a Senior Move Manager Do?

Moving a parent out of a home they've lived in for decades is a different job from a regular move. There are fifty years of belongings to sort, emotions running high, and usually a new place that's a fraction of the size. A senior move manager is someone whose whole profession is built around that transition.

In the weeks before a move, a good one helps your parent decide what comes along, plans the layout of the new space so favorite furniture fits, coordinates movers, and handles what's left: selling, donating, or clearing it out. On moving day, many will unpack and set up the new place so it feels like home the first night.

Not everyone in this field is equal, so vet carefully. Ask about experience, references, insurance, and exactly what's included in the price.

It also helps to know who does what. A move manager is different from a mover, a realtor, or an estate sale company, and many families end up using more than one.

Our full article explains what the weeks before a move look like, how to vet a senior move manager, and how move managers, movers, realtors, and estate sale companies compare.

Read the full article: What is a Senior Move Manager?

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