Move Management & Relocation Services

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Startup Cost
$5,000-$25,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
6-12 months
Profit Potential
$55,000-$280,000/year

Overview

Move managers provide comprehensive relocation services particularly for seniors downsizing to smaller homes or assisted living.

With 10,000 boomers retiring daily and senior moves complex, move management generates revenue of $85,000-$320,000 with 60-75% margins.

The business requires organizing skills, vendor relationships (movers, estate sales, donation), project management, and compassion.

Services include downsizing consultation, floor planning new space, packing and unpacking, coordinating movers, estate sales coordination, and settling in services.

Pricing typically $40-$100 per hour or flat fees $2,000-$8,000 per move.

Success factors include understanding senior needs and emotions, relationships with movers and estate sale companies, floor planning skills, handling family dynamics, and targeting seniors and their adult children.

Most move managers are NASMM certified.

Marketing focuses on senior living communities, elder law attorneys, and geriatric care managers.

With aging population massive in 2025, move management offers compassionate opportunities.

Required Skills

  • Senior move specialist (NASMM)
  • Project management
  • Downsizing psychology
  • Floor planning
  • Vendor coordination
  • Compassion and patience

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Growing senior market
  • High per-project revenue
  • Meaningful work
  • Vendor relationships
  • Recurring referrals

Cons

  • Emotionally intensive
  • Physically demanding
  • Family dynamics
  • Short project timeline pressure
  • NASMM certification helpful

How to Get Started

  1. Get NASMM certification
  2. Build vendor network
  3. Develop floor planning skills
  4. Target senior communities
  5. Partner with elder attorneys
  6. Offer compassionate service
  7. Create move checklists

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