Here are some helpful questions to ask when you consider hiring a Senior Move Manager.
- How long have you been providing senior move management services?
- Have you participated in any formal training?
- Are you fully insured for liability and workers’ compensation?
- Will you provide a written contract?
- Can you provide references?
- Are you a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers?
- Do you offer customized floor plans?
- Do you provide organizing, sorting , and downsizing services?
- Do you arrange for the profitable disposal of unwanted items through auction, estate sale, buy-out, consignment, donation, or a combination?
- Do you recommend movers that you trust?
- How is the billing arranged for the movers?
- Do you completely unpack and set up the new home? (These services include unpacking everything, hanging pictures, installing electronics, etc.)
- Will you handle the transfer of my utilities, mailing address, etc?
- What additional services do you offer? Items to consider include: house cleaning, waste removal, shopping, senior escort, assisting with the selection of a realtor, helping prepare the home to be sold.