Senior Moving Services Are on the Rise — But What Are They and Why Might You Need Them?

A special thank you to Henry @ Fit Well Traveler for providing this guest blog post. 

America’s population is aging, and rapidly. In a little more than a decade, the number of elderly adults will exceed the number of children under 18, with populations of each group expected to reach 77 million and 76.7 million, respectively, by 2034. To account for the graying of America, more entrepreneurs are catering their product and service offerings to seniors. As you get ready to transition out of your family home and into a senior-friendly community, you may notice that, as a result of that trend, there is an increasing number of senior-friendly moving services.

What Are Senior Moving Services?

Not all movers are created equal. According to Moving.Tips, moving professionals can be classified in one of several ways. For instance, there are local movers, commercial movers, long-distance movers, international movers, and auto transport companies. You also have your white glove moving services, self-serve moving companies, and standard truck rentals. Then you have your senior movers.

Senior moving services offer a complete range of services designed to meet the comprehensive needs of elderly clients. Though families can build up their moving packages in any way that they please, most senior movers offer full-service, concierge-style experiences. This often includes a multi-faceted approach that begins with space planning and ends with post-move support and advocacy.

To find dependable moving services, you can search “top movers near me” and look over testimonials and rankings from past customers. Only work with licensed and insured professionals and don’t accept over-the-phone estimates as movers will need to evaluate in person what they’ll be moving. 

What Services Can You Expect With Senior Moving Services?

As already mentioned, the services offered by senior movers vary greatly from company to company. However, more experienced senior movers know to offer, at a minimum, the following:

• Help with downsizing possessions
• Estate sales or online auction planning
• Home cleaning, painting, and repairs
• Help with listing the home for sale or rent
• Packing and unpacking services
• Professional moving services

Ideally, the movers you hire will also offer senior move management services or employ a senior move facilitator.

What Is a Senior Move Manager?

A senior move manager is a person who devotes his or her career to helping families and elderly persons ensure that late-life transitions go smoothly. These professionals have the tools and resources to help clients sort out the logistics of late-in-life moves; support clients before, during, and after the transition takes place; and help individuals and families decide what comes next. Move managers show seniors how to part with their possessions without parting with their memories and how to downsize with poise. Though the average cost for a move facilitator is between $40 and $80 an hour, these professionals often end up saving families thousands of dollars and countless hours.

What Else Do You Need to Know Before Your Senior Move?

Now that you know there are professionals out there who can help you handle just about every aspect of your transition, it’s time to broach the topic of the transition itself. If you do not plan on moving into a long-term care facility, look for homes in a retirement community or, at the very least, a home that has already been remodeled for aging-in-place. Your senior move facilitator can help you decide how much home you can afford, or you can use a mortgage payment calculator online. 

Moving as a senior doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right senior moving services on your side, your transition can be seamless and stress-free.

When you’re ready to purchase a senior-friendly home, partner with skilled real estate professional Lisa Barr of Luxury Listings By Lisa. Call or text 858.218.5025 today!