Evaluation

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Our first meeting

Senior move, Downsizing, Decluttering and aging in place, need help removing items from the home?

During our first meeting, we create a comprehensive and customized plan of your project. That means we determine what services you want. Therefore, we plan for your specific move or home downsizing project. In addition, we will create your “to do” list and work with you on things at your own pace and schedule. 

Goal Setting

Moving? Not sure? Staying put?  With this in mind, we support you by goal setting and planning together.  So, it is important to know why you’re downsizing before you start. At the same time keeping that reason in mind will motivate you to get started. 

If you’re already moving, and if it won’t fit, we will assist you in setting goals to detach from material items and to eliminate what you don’t need in your new home.  Detaching and eliminating clutter from your life reduces anxiety and helps in your life transition.

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Timeframe

Setting a timeline is important.  If you’re moving, you probably have a deadline.  We will help you plan in accordance with your deadline, ideally, starting 3-6 months before a move.  We will decide what’s going and what’s staying before movers come to give you an estimate.  We can also help you establish a timeline for downsizing your belongings, and updating your current home for the real estate market before it is listed for sale by your relator.

So, search for senior move manager near me also Senior Downsizing and find Joy of Downsizing serving communities from Chicago’s Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Lake View, Roger’s Park.

And we work all over Chicago’s North Shore including Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Northbrook, Glenview, Highland Park, Deerfield and many more. Just ask for your free consultation!