Lisa Joy Rosing, Owner Joy of Downsizing, is a Downsizing Consultant, Senior Move Manager and Professional Organizer. Also, she is a member of NAPO and NASMM and strictly adheres to their professional standards and codes of ethics. Lisa Joy is also a member of the Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force. You can feel confident about working with her. See below what clients have to say about working with the team at Joy of Downsizing:
A.T. of Chicago explores her new downsized home- all unpacked, set up and ready on the day she moved! See video above of how happy she is with Joy of Downsizing’s services.
( I ) Forwarded your contact info to Marc ….., who owns a company that does pull out shelves. I raved about you & your (downsizing and unpacking) service!
Lauralea S. Evanston, IL (Repeat client)
“WOW! There are no adjectives that I can think of to describe how much I appreciate you and your staff and all the hard work you did to move my mother, Ora J…. Okay, I can think of a few things to say: Marvelous, Thorough, Hard working, Attained results through positive actions….I could not have done this without you and your staff. Thanks again, “
Susan H “a relieved daughter” Chicago, IL
“She just adores it!! She has been going on and on. Thank you all sooo much, we could not have done it (downsized two 3,000 square foot homes and moved into one with the right amount) without you!”
MK Hindsdale, IL
“Looks nice! You did an incredible job. (moving our Mom for a second time to a smaller home.) Thanks.”
RR, Chicago
“Mom loves it. You guys did such a great job, especially how you marked where everything is (on cabinets, closets, the vanity and drawers). Such a blessing (to have hired you and your team) to manage and move Mom into Brookdale.”
CW, Chicago
“… Lisa (Joy),
I just wanted to thank you both for all your efforts with the above new CBV residents!
They arrived today with some family members and were so enthralled and excited to see their new home all set up so beautifully! You could tell the professionalism and attention to detail. We always talk about how much better it works to have the unit all set up and then have them arrive, and this was a text book example!
I would not hesitate to refer either of you and am looking forward to working with you again.
Regards,”
Gail H., Marketing & Admissions Counselor, Norridge, IL
“You exceeded my expectations and I can’t thank you enough. I could not have done this (downsized, moved, unpacked, cleaned out former apartment) without you. Everything looks great. Thank you so much “
Patrick A. Chicago
“Dear Lisa (Joy), Your team preformed with remarkable care and efficiency in cleaning out the Maple Road property. We appreciate your putting aside some valuable articles that we missed in our effort to save articles with special meaning. Thank you for your thoughtful flexibility in fitting into our time frame for the clean out. You understood the delicate feelings that my Sister in Law has for her home that has been in the family for over eighty years. Our trust in your integrity was well rewarded. We happily recommend your Company to future downsizers. Regards,”
Rita and Paul V., Northbrook , IL
“Getting my mother with dementia out of her condo and into assisted living was made SO much easier with these good people. They worked with her to take the important things to make her feel at home in new surroundings.”
Marc C., Sacramento, CA
“Hi Lisa (Joy). I finally got over to the storage unit. You guys did an unbelievable job!!! Just amazing and the boxes!!! So clean (after being so unorganized in that old dusty storage unit).”
Patti. M., Northfield, IL (Repeat client)
“It came out beautiful.. .Look how good. ..This is (a) terrific (job managing my move to a smaller home.).”
Jean C., Highland Park, IL
“We just downsized from a 5000 square foot house to a 1200 square foot apartment. Lisa Joy was just invaluable in advising us what would fit and what we need to leave. Her advice was spot on. We kept everything she suggested to keep, and distributed almost everything else to family and friends, having to trash or donate a very few very large pieces of furniture that we couldn’t find a home for. We are absolutely ecstatic that we hired her. Without her advice, I am sure we would have had to trash a few pieces after moving them, and would have gotten rid of a few pieces that now fit perfectly in our new place, which we absolutely love.”
Gail and Walter F, Skokie, IL
“Lisa, (Joy), Great working with you in getting me all moved out of The Tamarisk (Northshore and moved to be near my son). Thanks again for all your hard work. Wishing you all the best!”
Linda S, Portland, Oregon (Repeat client)
“I’m going to tell my building management (Brookdale) how good you are at your work (rightsizing and downsizing). They need to have you back for another presentation so more people know about you. My apartment looks so much better and I’m very happy.”
Russell B., Chicago, IL
“I think (my new apartment) is unbelievably nice. It looks like it was made for me. Everything that I’ve lived with for the last few decades, it’s like it’s new (again) because of the interesting placement. You were very nice and worked with your partner (to move me). I can’t thank you enough for your hard work.”
Harriett C., Chicago, IL (Repeat client)
“I want to thank you and your team. You did a great job. Everybody worked very hard and did great. I’m very happy with all you did helping me (rightsize).”
Mary G., Chicago, IL
“Dear Lisa (Joy), What a great job!!! Thank you so much for putting all of the move together. We’re so impressed with the undertaking of this great company that you made. Thanks a lot (for managing our senior move and unpacking us in our senior apartment). “
P & P W., Northbrook, IL
“Thank you, so much progress today and I appreciate how you both treated my mom and kept moving forward. (Downsizing and decluttering) Kind regards,”
David R, Schaumburg, IL
“We recently moved from a condominium into a retirement community. Lisa Joy helped our moving process very smoothly and without stress. She coordinated with both management companies and the movers to pack our entire home, moved to the new apartment and unpack with efficiency. She also coordinated to move items left behind and clean the condo in great condition for the realtor. Lisa is very personable, compassionate, understanding and efficient. She is really a “JOY” to work with. We are very fortunate to have her help us move.“
Bill and Yubon V., Chicago, IL
“Thanks for your assistance when you were here (decluttering & staging my home for the real estate market), it helped to get things rolling.”
Richard F, Glenview, IL
“Lisa Joy is absolutely incredible! Kind, caring, compassionate, efficient, professional, responsive, adaptive, knowledgeable and unbelievably committed to a personalized plan to fit every client. I was not the average customer and Joy of Downsizing was able to adapt everything they do to fit my unique situation. I am completely amazed!!! I highly recommend Lisa Joy and her Team!!!”
Jason B. Denver, CO
“Excellent job! Lisa Joy cleared out our home of 45 years of stuff, through a house sale and donations to charitable organizations. She worked hours gathering all our possessions to sell and conducting the 3 day sale. She totally cleared the house and we were very pleased with all the work she did. I highly recommend her company.”
Sue E., Evanston, IL
“Thank you and your team for unpacking me in my new (senior) home. Maybe if I had used your company to downsize me first I would not have brought too much. Because of your unpacking, I am now able to move in.”
Rose. W., Chicago, IL
“Thank you for Everything!” (Packing, unpacking , setting up the new studio apartment, clean-out: donation and removal of the remainder of the one bedroom apartment not going with Mom moving senior communities).”
J.ulie W. Glenview, IL
“Awesome! Thank you so much (for the home clean-out)”
Alan E, Arlington Heights, IL
“This is just a note to thank you for the good work you have been doing in my behalf (evaluating what will fit in my assisted living apartment).”
Sonia. M., Lincolnwood, IL
“I think you did an amazing job. My Mom’s place looks so great. Thanks for your efforts.”
Z R. Highland Park, IL
“Happy you helped (downsize my Uncle’s place). I appreciate your efforts and great work. Thank you! I’m happy you helped!”
Mary O, New Orleans, LA
“Hi Lisa (Joy), I have given your information out to several people and I will continue to recommend you to anyone who asks… Please feel free to use me as a reference if you would like ( for your work- evaluation for fit, furniture plan, packing, move coordination and unpacking). The downsizing generation may be more amenable to the old school approach!”
Liz P., Wilmette, IL
“My niece K… loves the pics! (of my new place all set up.) Thanks for all of your good work (downsizing me and managing my move)!”
Nancie T. Chicago, IL
“I was impressed by how much cleaning out you have already done! Thank you very much for all you have done to help L… You are a gem.”
Dawn F, Evanston, IL
“I came here and it was all set up like I would have set it up.I don’t have to move a thing and it’s just great! I’m very content here., so far. I’ve only been here two days, haha! Thank you for all the help it was terrific!”
Byron, D. Chicago, IL
“Thank You!!! You have done an incredible job turning this place into as comfortable a home as possible ! You are sooo very talented! I really do hope we can stay in contact… – I know that will happen for one reason: because I can’t buy anything without some input from you!
Thanks for all you have done- I can’t thank you enough. I feel like you have been the light for me in a very dark place. You have made an impossible situation for me – possible. Thank you so much!
Susan R, Highland Park, IL
“Lisa helped my 84 year old mother finally ‘move in’ after almost 20 years of stuff still in boxes. She was wonderfully patient and caring with my mom. She got her to throw out junk my sister and I have been trying to get her to part with for years and my mom is so much happier with a clean and organized place. She is shy with outsiders but loved Lisa. Thank you so much!!!”
Andy.L. Chicago, IL
“I’m sorry, who’s house is this? It’s amazing Lisa (Joy)! Everything looks great! Thanks for all your hard work!“
David. R., Burr Ridge, IL
“I don’t know what I would have done by myself. It would have been terrifying” (to downsize and move alone). “I’m very happy in my new place and you have done a wonderful job. You’re terrific!”
Dawn P, Chicago, IL
“I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for my mother. Her condo is so much more organized and cleaner. Far more importantly though she is much happier. My mom does not easily take to strangers but she really likes you. You truly have gift when it comes to getting her to let go of old junk. I also appreciate that you know when NOT to push an issue too. I am happier, she is happier and things are much better since working with you. Thanks again. Feel free to pass this on to anyone as a reference.”
Andrew L, Melrose Park, IL
“Lisa Joy Rosing has many talents and has proven to be a hit with my clients and to me. She is an expert at downsizing and referrals to the many needs that go along with all phases of moving and downsizing. I recommend her most highly. “
Lydia Morrissey, Morrissey Client Advocates LLC, Wilmette, IL
“I’m so happy with my kitchen floor! I can’t thank you enough for your help.”
Judy S. Evanston, IL
“Lisa Joy is so detailed and really perceives her client’s priorities. Whether one needs assistance downsizing or regular help decluttering and maintaining organization, she’s got the skills and dedication to follow-through until her client’s goals are met. Highly recommend! “
Suzy Carbrey, Westchester, IL
“Lisa Joy is a wonderful and calm woman and her and her team are very respectful and professional when they help people with moving and organizing. I highly recommend her!”
Bibi Fredrick, Evanston, IL
“(Lisa) Joy is the ultimate problem solver! When people are changing their lives – whether from choice or necessity – (Lisa)Joy offers them a way to reduce the stress and eliminate all of the drudgery involved. So if you have to downsize a home or office, transition an older relative or friend to assisted living or just need to reorganize your space, contact (Lisa) Joy. She’ll make the whole process easier and more enjoyable.”
Wendy Lalli, Oak Park, IL
“You thought of everything! Thank you, this entire process went more smooth that I thought possible. You were fun to work with (downsizing and move management) and your team was fantastic.”
Carol. S. Northbrook, IL
“Lisa Joy has worked with a lot of my clients and they have been super happy with her work. I enjoy working with her . Thank You lisa for all your work . Highly recommended lisa joy from joy of downsizing. “
Denise Sada, Cleaning With Glo LLC
“Lisa Joy Rosing of “Joy of Downsizing” is a master organizer with an eye for design. She guided me deftly through the preparation for my move, and she and her team quickly made my new living-space space ready to inhabit, thanks to a lot of advance planning and synchronization. Lisa Joy is easy to work with, and as a result I always felt as if she “had my back” throughout the move.
Thanks to her and her team, she kept the move from being a headache and instead turned it into a painless, even pleasant, experience. She’s also a skilled designer, can facilitate furniture-shopping, and knows just about everyone you need to know to get things done. All in all, I was very pleased.“
Terry K., Chicago, IL
“Lisa Joy, owner and Beth were great! They were organized, efficient and got it done within the time allotted. We even got more done than I thought possible. Lisa is very caring and provided guidelines for what got donated, tossed, or kept. I would definitely recommend Joy of Downsizing for anyone wanting to downsize anything. I could not have done this alone, what a godsend.”
Carol J, Park Ridge, IL
“We are seniors who decided it was time to think about downsizing our home and move into a senior community. The task seemed daunting. Fortunately, we were given a referral to Joy of downsizing, which proved to be the best thing we could have done to alleviate most of our anticipated troubles. Joy of downsizing did an amazing job and we would highly recommend this service to anyone.“
Linda and Stan S, Highland Park, IL
“I plan to hire you again for more organizing. Thank you so much for helping us get rid of so much. We could not have done this without you! “
Carol H. Vernon Hills, IL
“She is a top notch Senior Move Manager! You will not find someone as caring as Lisa Joy. She listens to your needs and provides guidance every step of the way. If you or a loved one is looking for Senior Move Manager… look no more! Call Lisa Joy from Joy of Downsizing”
Amy Fortel, Blue Moon Estate Sales, Lake County, IL
“Lisa Joy: Oh my goodness!!!I can’t believe you did that in a few hours!! Such a long day, please extend our gratitude to your entire team! And thank you for being the bad guy (instead of me) on those hard decisions downsizing. You are so kind and I thank you very much for treating this like she was your own Mom.”
DeAnn B, Seattle WA
“Lisa Joy, Thank you for downsizing and staging our home. It was a pleasure doing business with you! Sincerely, ”
Phyllis and Kwame, Oak Park, IL
“Lisa, I liked your suggestions and recommendations. I certainly enjoyed working with you and your staff member. Thank you for making the time for our packing project. Thanks again for all your help!”
Ariel. B., Kenilworth, IL
“So appreciate you. We both agree no move would have been possible without you and your team. I am even tearing up as I write this. Your positive suggestions although I do try to resist are for our good. Love you. I tell all my friends that they need to hire you and that they can’t and shouldn’t downsize and move without you.”
Doreen B., Northbrook, IL
“Lisa and her team were AMAZING! As a real estate broker, I have referred her to several clients who were downsizing. She takes care of EVERYTHING! My clients were absolutely thrilled. I will refer her again in a heartbeat!“
Debbie Miller Cohen, Real Estate Broker Baird & Warner Highland Park, IL
“She’s doing better each day after getting settled in. Again, thanks to you & your team, you were truly a help.”
Lois, Tuscon AZ
“Lisa Joy was truly a joy to work with. She made this very challenging life transition for my mom and I much easier and allowed us to see this as a positive move instead. She handled and thought of all items from start to finish. She even checked in afterward to make sure that all was going well. I felt like she became part of the family. It was such a relief to have such a professional who could guide me through the process. I cannot be pleased enough! Thank you, Lisa Joy!”
Stephany R., Lincolnwood IL
“Although a move from independent living to assisted living in the same building appears easy, for a 95 year old this can be traumatic. Because of Lisa’s expertise, kindness, and compassion, my mom’s transition was flawless. Thanks to Lisa, my mom is easily settling into her new apartment . Thank you, Lisa, for everything!”
Jan T., Elmwood Park, IL
“Lisa was a joy to work with. She talked the rough potential storage options and helped me downsize and organize my master bedroom closet. I was pleased with her service and the final outcome! I’ll definitely use her services in the future.”
Nicole W., Chicago, IL
“It was a busy weekend moving my Mother-in-law into her new home at a local senior living site. That work, however, was made much easier by Joy Of Downsizing. I can’t say enough about how easy they made this for all of us. I can truly say that I don’t know how we could have done this without them.
Even though my mother-in-law was set on doing everything herself, and to her everlasting credit did a lot, it was a blessing to have help on move out day to help her with the small details on both sides of the move- in and out.
We were able to get her fully settled on Friday evening and now the move is history! I highly recommend Joy of Downsizing for any senior move!”
Kevin C., River Forest, IL
“I cannot recommend Lisa Joy of Joy of Downsizing enough! I hired her to consult with my seller clients on decluttering and staging their Chicago home to prepare for sale. They were overwhelmed and did not know where to start. Lisa was so calm and compassionate. She understands that this can be a very emotional process and was so empathetic to the stress that my clients were feeling. They felt so comfortable with her that they hired her to help them downsize their possessions, stage the home and even coordinate their move.
They were so thrilled with the work she did and could not believe how much she was able to do in a short period of time. As a Realtor, I was ecstatic that she did such a great job for my clients as it is a reflection on me as well. I will always recommend Lisa Joy to any client that needs this service. She truly goes above and beyond and the results are amazing.”
Stacey Toibin, (of eXp Realty) Northbrook, IL
“Lisa Joy with JOY of DOWNSIZING is the BEST! I’ve worked with Lisa on several jobs and I honestly can say she goes above and beyond and is ALWAYS looking out for her customers. We recently worked on a tough move where the client had to urgently get out of his condo and she helped him find a home and helped him downsize and move. She’s the sweetest, kind person and does a phenomenal job, I personally have grown very fond of her and will continue to recommend her to my clients who are looking for that extra help in downsizing.”
Crystal N., Villa Park, IL
“Lisa is Amazing!!! She makes the process easy. Takes the burden off your shoulders. I recommend talking with her for your needs and find out how she can assist. The joy of downsizing ROCKS!”
Mindi Newman, Highland Park, IL
“We needed to sell my mother-in-law’s condominium after her death. She had lived there for over 45 years and had done a few updates such as the kitchen and hard wood floors in the common areas. The bedrooms and bathrooms had not been changed since she moved in.
Lisa Joy from Joy of Downsizing, acting as our interior designer and project manager was instrument in our updating the condo for sale. She spoke to our realtor to ensure that we only did updates that would positively impact the sale. With the realtor we agreed upon a budget. Lisa Joy came in under budget. And the updates resulted in our getting an offer within a week of putting the unit on the market and at asking price. The sale resulted in our getting over a 300% return on our money.
She knew exactly what needed to be done to update the look of the unit. Lisa Joy selected all the new lighting, kitchen hardware, toilets, faucets, flooring in two rooms, and selected all paint colors. She worked with the contractors and was there every day. Lisa Joy knew exactly what we needed to do to bring the unit up to date, neutral and attractive to buyers. She coordinated with the various contractors and kept the project moving. She even inspected the unit after the cleaning crew was done!
We so appreciate her professionalism, time and efforts. The results were astounding for us. We had an offer in less than a week of it hitting the market for asking price which resulted in an over 300% return.
Thank you Lisa Joy and Joy of Downsizing!”
Julie U., Evanston, IL Google Review
“Lisa Joy, of the company, Joy of Downsizing, Is a godsend. She loves her work as much as you love what is inside your home. When my daughter thought I could not, alone, pack the contents of my home and ready them for moving, Lisa and I met. But not without a struggle. “I can do this alone,” I thought.“It should be manageable.” What proved most daunting and absolutely impossible shocked me. The reason was tucked away in my lovely, spacious, 2 bed/2 bath condominium. Quite simply it was ‘stuff’ and lots of it.
By the time we discovered and pulled out all that was hidden in the multiple closets, drawers, shelves, baskets, nooks & crannies of my home, I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Lisa Joy Rosing and her professionally run business, literally rescued me. I could never have done alone, what Lisa stepped in and helped me do. Lisa provided 4 moving company estimates on the cost of the move.
Lisa organized each day on what we concentrated: clothes, furniture, jewelry, kitchen dishes, silverware and equipment, living room, bedroom and dining room shelves, cleaning equipment, photo albums, multiple boxes of paper memorabilia, hobbies, junk drawers and storage items.I chose what to downsize, to dispose, and donate so I could keep what in my life mattered most. Those things, however, not only had a material impact in my life but an emotional one as well. Lisa helped me deal with that. Her single question proved sensible.
“Would this mean more, could someone use this, in a way that I no longer did? If I was still working alone, on organizing & moving my belongings, it would have taken me at least double the months without Lisa, and 3 months to end my resultant exhaustion.Lisa Joy and I accomplished this huge task in under 3 weeks.
Call Lisa immediately if you are planning a move or struggling with your present move.The myriad decisions you will be called upon to make, know that Lisa already knows the answers! Allow her to be your guide.
Good Luck!”
J.C.S., Wilmette, IL
“Joy of Downsizing is a fantastic company. Lisa Joy, the owner, works closely with her clients in a truly caring, compassionate, and efficient way. She has the rare gift of being able to listen while remaining on track so that her clients can reach their downsizing goals in a timely manner.
I have worked closely with Lisa Joy on multiple projects and have seen her transform chaos into beauty time and time again. I recommend Joy of Downsizing with complete confidence!”
Pamela Martin, Long World Services, Chicago, IL Google Review
“Lisa Joy was amazing. I was nervous by having to move because I am legally blind. Lisa came in, reassured me and set off an organized plan to move a 6 room apartment and a painting studio. She worked before the plan and set up a space plan making drawings of my new apartment. She researched what I would need and ordered cabinets to help me organize in a small place. All the while she was planning and ordering she was encouraging me that the move would be successful and that I would find my life easier.
She and her crew packed up the entire house. She saw that things I wasn’t taking went to my family and friends. The morning of the move she sent me out with my son while she coordinated. By the time I got to the new apartment, that afternoon, everything was set up. I was able to walk into a place that was calm and organized.
Lisa Joy is a hard working intelligent organized dynamic young woman who is also a very caring human being. She still continues to check on me to make sure everything is OK. I cannot recommend her highly enough for helping people to downsize.”
Ann S., Chicago, IL dictated to Joan F. her sister in law because she is blind.” Yelp Review
“OMG. I rarely write reviews but I cannot pass up this opportunity. I also cannot say enough good things about Lisa Joy Rosing. We came to Arizona for the winter and never returned to Evanston because of the corona virus. We sold our condo in Evanston and Lisa Joy handled our entire move remotely.
She is very organized, professional and thinks of everything. We went through our entire household on face time and she boxed up everything we wanted in a timely efficient manner. She obtained several bids from movers and helped us choose the best one. She arranged for moving day with our condo association and stayed while the movers loaded up the truck.
If you need help moving or downsizing, Lisa Joy should be your go to person. She is a gem.”
Reva S., Evanston, IL Facebook Review
“Lisa is fabulous! She is extremely caring, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in all she does. I would definitely rest easy knowing she was helping my loved one.”
Debbie Steinberg, Chicago, IL
“I hired Lisa Joy as my move coordinator to pack, unpack and set up my new apartment. I didn’t have to worry about much more than packing an overnight bag, changing my mailing address and ordering a bed to be delivered. She helped me make decisions on what I could give away and what I should bring with me. She even helped me hire a moving company and have packing materials delivered for her team to use. I am grateful I could trust Lisa Joy and I recommend her. She works very hard and attends to every detail.”
Lena, Wilmette, IL
“Before our move, Lisa Joy helped me decide what to keep and what to throw out. She was very respectful of emotional attachment, helped me make difficult decisions, and I don’t regret anything I did not keep. In our new location, she helped me decide where to hang pictures on an oversized wall. It looks great! I love Lisa Joy’s energy: she works quickly, and has good advice.”
Barbara W., Wilmette, IL
“Lisa Joy took charge of organizing the move of my mother twice from her large home to a senior apartment and again to a memory care studio. It took the burden off my shoulders to have Lisa Joy take charge. She has a great sense of design and knew exactly what to take, what to sell, what to toss and what to donate. She made each new space look like my mother’s home.
It was great peace of mind to show up and my mother was settled in with even the pictures hung up. In addition, Lisa Joy updated my Mother’s home and those updates brought in a large increase in the sale price. I highly recommend you hire Lisa Joy.”
Mark R., Vernon Hills, IL
“I have been meaning to right size my basement for several years. However, whenever I looked at it, I felt overwhelmed. Rightsizing with Lisa Joy from Joy of Downsizing has helped me let go of so many things I didn’t need. Actually, I now have empty shelves. Seeing how much we accomplished has motivated me to want to clear out the other sections of my basement and make it into a usable space.
I feel my project is more manageable, and I would not hesitate to work with Lisa Joy again. I highly recommend the Joy of Downsizing to anyone looking to downsize or right size. Lisa Joy is a pleasure to work with and outstanding at her job.”
Pam A., Evanston, IL
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