Seven Benefits of Hiring A Move Management Company

Moving is never easy, especially when you’ve spent decades nurturing the home where your children grew up, and every nook holds cherished memories and treasures collected over the years — ‌senior downsizing becomes a profound life transition.

Senior move managers can make this major life transition easier simply through the comprehensive services that they offer — ‌

• A moving plan with timelines and stages delineated.

• Organizing and providing decluttering services. 

• The sale of items you are letting go of.

• A floor plan for your new place outlining the furniture pieces that'll come with the move.

• Packing boxes and moving your belongings.

• Unpacking your belongings.

• Setting up your new home.

But there's more. Here are seven essential benefits of hiring a senior move manager — ‌

1) NASMM, National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers, vets Senior Move Managers

NASMM’s Code of Ethics offers the highest ethical standards for Move Managers to protect both the integrity of our profession, and the clients we serve.  Senior move managers are required to complete coursework in Safety, Ethics, The Moving Industry 101, and Understanding Contracts and Liability. NASMM has a code of ethics and standards of practice for all members and requires them to carry general business liability insurance.  

Most senior move managers come to the industry with a strong desire to work with and connect with seniors. 

2) Senior Move Managers respect your downsizing journey

A senior move manager is there to honor your journey and treat you and your belongings with respect. They'll help you discern which treasures to keep and which to part with during the decluttering process. They will guide you in how to part with your belongings without losing your memories. They'll be empathetic with you and the emotional journey that comes with downsizing. They'll treat you with dignity and compassion throughout the experience.

3) They can Save you Money

Expenses can add up quickly when it comes to moving, clearing out estates, etc.  For example, junk hauling and dumpster costs, storage costs, movers, etc.  

There's an expense to hiring a senior move manager.  However, many times some or all of the investment you make in their services can be offset by selling belongings through channels they know, discounts their vetted partners can offer, etc. 

Your investment in their senior move management services is a wise financial choice.  And a good reminder, for most people, the biggest asset they have is their home, not so much the individual belongings within the home.  Collaborations between your realtor and a senior move manager can help get a house ready for listing by meeting key goals and deadlines.

4) Senior Move Managers can Save You Time & Resources

Move managers come in early on and create a comprehensive moving plan focused with the end in mind.  In ideal situations, they come in early with clients to start the decluttering process. In many cases, family members are busy working and raising their families, and some live in other states.  Who is there to provide reliable and consistent support and resources to keep progress moving forward?  Your move manager is.

Move managers coordinate the entire move from start to settled with the family focused on the needs of the older adult while saving everyone valuable time and energy.  

Imagine family members traveling back and forth, managing a large-scale move with timelines, and trying to balance work and their own families as well as the emotional needs of their senior loved ones. 

Move managers know that family resources are better spent providing emotional support to their senior loved ones during the downsizing experience as well as tending to any health needs.

5) They Allow You to Feel in Charge of this Challenging Life Transition and Light the Way to New Beginnings

There can be so much loss associated with downsizing that you can feel overwhelmed and lost. Senior move managers bring hope and light to the transition and something to look forward to on the other side of the move — a simpler, more meaningful life. They'll seamlessly move you through the downsizing process without controlling you or the outcomes. They're there to offer you respect and guide you into the next chapters of your life!

6) Senior Move Managers can Help Prevent Conflict Among Family Members

The stress of moving and impending timelines can lead to conflict among family members when family energies are better used to come together and support their senior loved ones with love and compassion throughout the downsizing experience.

7) Many Senior Move Managers Bring an Inspiring Philosophy of Minimalism and Living Simply

Some senior move managers have studied minimalism and the art of living simply. They can inspire you to approach the next chapters of your life, living a simpler, beautiful, more meaningful life focused on what matters most!!

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WayMaker is dedicated to providing you with downsizing & move management solutions rooted in service, commitment, respect, and professional expertise.

We understand the emotional journey accompanying significant turning points in life.

Our mission is to guide you through these difficult times with empathy, kindness, patience, and accountability from Start to Settled.

We don't just manage moves —  we honor your journey, lift the burden, respect your life story, and light your way to new beginnings.

Your Journey is our Mission.

If you are considering a downsize, please reach out to us @ WayMakerDMM.com or Melanie at (770) 954-6622.