Senior Move Management in Miami — What It Includes & Typical Costs
“Senior move management” is a specialty focused on helping older adults and families downsize, relocate, or rightsize—planning, sorting, packing, coordinating movers, and fully setting up the new home. This role is widely recognized by NASMM (National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers).
What a senior move manager can handle
Project planning & timelines with family updates
Room-by-room sorting (keep/donate/sell/digitize)
Donation & auction coordination via licensed partners
Packing, labeling, box mapping to a floor plan
Move-day oversight (COIs, elevator, dock windows)
Unpacking & full home set-up in 1–2 days
Safety-first placement (clear pathways, reachable shelves)
(Note: Move managers plan/coordinate; transport is done by licensed movers.)
Typical cost ranges (and why they vary)
Nationally, senior move management often bills hourly and/or by package. Published ranges cluster around $40–$80+ per hour, with total projects commonly $1,500–$5,000+ depending on home size, services, logistics, and timeline. In large metros and complex moves, hourly rates can run higher.
What drives your quote:
Scope & speed: one room vs. whole-home, standard pace vs. rapid timeline
Building logistics: condo COIs/elevators/docks, distance between homes
Third-party fees: movers, auction, hauling, shredding, storage
Family coordination: approvals, photo inventories, remote check-ins
Our Miami approach (compassion + speed)
We combine organizing expertise with move-day logistics so your loved one is settled fast—beds made, clothing hung, kitchen ready, bathrooms stocked. See: Downsizing & Transitions and Relocation Support.
Questions to ask any provider
Scope: What’s included (sorting, packing, move-day, full set-up)?
Buildings: Who handles COIs/elevator/dock reservations?
Team size & timeline: How many people and how long?
Partners: Do you coordinate movers, auction, donation/haul-away?
Updates: How will remote family be kept informed?
Insurance: Are you insured, and do you provide COIs to buildings?
A simple 4-step plan
Plan — Walkthrough, goals, timeline, family contact.
Sort — Keep/donate/sell with gentle guidance.
Move — Pack, label, coordinate movers & building rules.
Set Up — Unpack, organize, label; new home ready day one.
FAQs
Is this the same as hiring movers?
No—movers transport; a senior move manager plans the project, coordinates vendors, and sets up the new home.
Will insurance cover this?
Typically, no. Services are private-pay; some costs may be offset by auction proceeds/donation receipts depending on your plan.
How long does a downsizing move take?
Varies with scope and building rules; many 1–2 bedroom moves complete in 1–3 days of on-site work across sorting, packing, and set-up.
What does it cost in Miami?
We quote after an assessment. For context, national sources cite $1,500–$5,000+ for comprehensive move-management projects; complex urban/condo moves can be higher.
