Senior & Specialty Move Management
Let’s face it, moving is stressful!
As a Certified Senior Move Manager, we specialize in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of downsizing and relocation.
We provide a comprehensive approach to support each step of the process and are committed to supporting you during this time.
Our services are client-focused and tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.
If you are overwhelmed with the prospect of moving let the experts at Smartly Organized help make this a smooth and easy transition for you.
At Smartly Organized we guide you every step of the way providing the care and support you need for a smooth transition.
With a high level of service and attention to detail we create a plan, source supplies, identify and curate service providers, and make it happen fast.
We are a one-stop resource for all your needs providing hands-on organizing help, resources, and referrals to create a seamless and smooth transition.
We work with trusted and affordable moving companies, painters, handymen, cleaning companies, and other service providers to make this happen quickly and painlessly.
No matter where you are in the process, Smartly Organized can work with you to put a plan in place that saves you time and gets it done.
The scope of our services can be customized to meet your needs. Our services support you before, during, and after your move.
Pre-Move Services
- Planning Your Move: Personalized timeline and plan of action
- Assistance with sorting and downsizing your belongings
- Floor planning with design recommendations
- Move Management Services: coordinate and supervise move day
- Profitable disposal of unwanted items through sale or consignment
- Donation and Discard management
- Move Management Services: Coordinate and supervise movers on move day
- Complete home clean-out making for a smooth sale
- Arrange for shipment of items to family and friends
- Professional Packing of items to be moved
- Coordination with Storage Facilities, if needed
- Access to our trusted partners (movers, painters, auction houses, junk haulers, cleaners, etc.)
Post-Move Services
- Unpacking and setting up your new home
- Hanging art and styling your space
- Home Organizing to create systems that help maximize storage and maintain a neat and tidy home
- Product recommendations, shopping and installation, as needed
- Transportation of fridge, freezer, house plants and other items typically not allowed on moving trucks
We will divide your project into manageable working sessions, reducing your stress as you transition into your new home.
I can say with absolute certainty that we would not have been able to downsize and move without their expert, dedicated help. I recommend them unequivocally.
Last fall, my husband and I faced an urgent need to downsize our 2,500-sq-ft home in way too little time, for a move to a 1,400-sq-ft apartment. Since our rural community had no professional downsizers, I went to the National Association of Professional Organizers’ website to see who I might find. I read profiles of several people in our vicinity, and chose Andrea Walker of Smartly Organized because she had taken the time to gain accreditation, remain active in the national organization, and incorporate professional standards in her business plan.
From day one, Andrea presented us with a logical, doable plan to meet our difficult goal. She also took on all the projects we did not want to do ourselves, working tirelessly to get many of our still-usable items sold online, and connecting us with a fine arts and antiques auctioneer who took away and sold many of our more valuable items.
Andrea also assigned a team of about five staff members to work with us from early October through our move-in day in late November. Among other things, they moved 40 reams of documents from our second-floor office to our driveway, where they went into an on-the-spot-shredding truck. They helped us separate the needed, the still-useful and the trash, and worked with the 1-800-Got-Junk team (twice!) to make sure our house was debris-free before the final cleaning for the buyers. And then they drove a van, full of fragile items, food from our refrigerator, and house plants, to our apartment, and put it all where it belonged. As the movers emptied the van, Andrea’s ladies unpacked boxes, organized our new cupboards, hung clothes–and even made the bed!
I can say with absolute certainty that we would not have been able to downsize and move without their expert, dedicated help. I recommend them unequivocally.
When you hire Smartly Organized to Manage Your Move we:
Plan tasks and manage projects for optimal results
Sort and organize your stuff making your decisions easier
Help you decide what stays, what goes and how to do it
Meet service providers at the house so you don’t have to take off from work
Compare estimates, analyze quotes, and negotiate with service providers to get the best deals
Think ahead and anticipate problems or solve unexpected issues so you don’t have to
Manage the timeline so it all gets done on-time allowing you the freedom to do what you want
From the initial meeting to move day, Andrea’s team gave amazing guidance and provided hands on support from start to finish. The move day ended up being so smooth and stress free with the help from Andrea and her team. We highly recommend Smartly Organized!
Smartly Organized is an AMAZING resource, and I highly recommend that you DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL THEM!
I’d been collecting information in preparation for an eventual retirement-related move for the last few years, and I truly had every possible scenario covered, with lists of items to be discarded, sold, donated, etc. and accounts established with all of the relevant resale platforms.
So what could go wrong?
I found myself in the center of an in-house cyclone, surrounded by random items of furniture, decor, memorabilia, you name it.
When it came time to make it all happen, I realized rather quickly that I needed many more hands than I had.
And, miracle of miracles, while doing my pre-retirement research, I had come across the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM), and Andrea Walker’s organization, Smartly Organized, was prominently listed.
It took me some time to get my husband on board, so by the time we reached out to Andrea, we were in desperate need of help.
Despite our having only days to finish, with no movers hired (!), Andrea pulled together a team of vetted resources, and she, along with her staff, stepped through our doors and whipped us all into action.
We went from a state of overwhelm into a state of strength in a period of hours.
Andrea created a path forward for us, she showed us the light at the end of the tunnel, and she brought us all together to get through the tunnel!
Smartly Organized is an AMAZING resource, and I highly recommend that you DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL THEM!
Again, Andrea and her team from Smartly Organized were just amazing. They were resourceful, hands-on, proactive, and absolutely delightful to work with! I shudder to think of how this move would have gone had we not reached out to Andrea.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I don’t know what to do first. Can you help me?
Why do I need a Move Manager?
The organizational and physical tasks of planning and executing a move can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Smartly Organized has been managing moves since 2010 and we have developed a process to ensure everything goes smoothly before, during, and after your move. We help busy families, seniors, and professionals. We invite you to see our testimonials or ask us for references.
What is NASMM?
NASMM stands for the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers. It is the premier organization supporting the Senior Move Management industry with education and resources. Smartly Organized is a NASMM member and can use the trademarked title of Senior Move Manager. We are subject to a rigorous code of ethics and provide non-judgmental and confidential support. Smartly Organized believes in on-going professional development to provide the highest level of service to our clients.
What are the benefits of working with Smartly Organized?
As a member of NASMM we abide by a code of ethics, embrace continuing education, and are working toward our A+ accreditation to supplement our existing Certified Professional Organizer® designation. We employ a team of compassionate, helpful, and experienced professional organizers and we carry the maximum recommended insurance including worker’s compensation. We are professionals who partner with you and your family to handle your belongings and treat you and your things with respect. Our team anticipates potential difficulties before they become costly problems for you. We have vetted resources to provide our clients superior service. We help busy families, seniors, and professionals. We invite you to see our testimonials or ask us for references.
How is Smartly Organized different from a moving company?
Moving companies are the “muscle” you hire to safely move your possessions from point A to point B. We love our movers. They work hard and fast but they are not organizers. At Smartly Organized we are organizational experts, decluttering pros, and space planners. We assist with tough downsizing decisions by providing the structure and support for a smooth and easy process. We support the packing and unpacking process so you can quickly settle into your new home. Most movers will pack everything they see without regard to where it is going, if it is needed, or if it is literally trash (remember they are working fast!). They will unpack your items which means removing the boxes. Your items will be placed on any available surface (including the floor) making it even harder for you to get around in your new home. On the other hand, our team will organize, assign homes, put away and style your new home.
How much does it cost? How do you charge for your services?
Every move is different, and we tailor our services to fit your needs. Smartly Organized provides a customized written proposal for every client addressing your specific needs. We do this after an initial consultation and walk-thru of your home where we gather all the details of your move. The estimate is based on the number of hours we expect the tasks will take. This is a dynamic process and sometimes you’ll end up wanting more help, and sometimes we find you embrace the process and do more on your own. We remain flexible to your needs.
Can you help me decide what to take, donate, or sell?
Yes, our team is trained to work closely with you to curate the items that are most important to you. Our simple system allows you to make all the decisions while we provide the emotional support and the physical labor of lifting, packing, unpacking and arranging. We also know what to do with items you are not taking and provide options for you to make informed decisions.
How long will it take?
What do I do with everything I am not taking?
We work with numerous trusted resources to help with items you no longer need or want. We work with consigners, auction houses, estate sale companies and charitable organizations to re-home your useful items. We always keep an eye out for family items or valuables to ensure that nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
Can you help me get my house ready for sale?
Absolutely. We are referred by many top real estate companies to prepare and stage homes to quickly get them on the market. We help you declutter, rearrange, and edit furniture to present your home to appeal to buyers. The great thing about using Smartly Organized to prepare your house for sale is that this upfront effort pays off by saving you time later with sorting and packing for your move. The transition to your new home is easier and less stressful.
How will I find a mover?
Smartly Organized has a list of trusted movers who meet our high standards that we work with all the time. We will coordinate onsite meetings, evaluate estimates for you, and manage the timeline and details. We are your partner and advocate, and we demand exceptional service from our service providers.
My parents are moving. Can you create a plan to help them?
We work with adult children all the time who want to support their parents’ move but live far away or have limited time. We work with you to define the plan and determine what you can handle and where you need help. We can help with as much or as little as you need and make the process as smooth and easy as possible for you, too. We document our process and share photos with family members that live out of town so they can be part of the process.
What can I expect when working with you - how many team members will I work with each session? How many hours each day?
We start your project with the end in mind – specifically, your move date and timeline – and we schedule and staff your sessions accordingly. The size of the team, number of hours per session, and the frequency of sessions will vary depending on your specific activities and timeline. Don’t worry though – you will work one-on-one with an organizer when reviewing and editing items. The team is well-versed in managing the process without overwhelming you.
ANDREA WALKER, CPO®
SMARTLY ORGANIZED, LLC
917-846-9953
andrea@smartlyorganized.com
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Note: We are not a moving company. We work with licensed and insured moving companies and oversee all packing, moving, and furniture placement.
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