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Simplified Lives

About us

Managing Your Move - Simplifying Your Life: If you have - or would - ever hire a caterer...it is because a special event is less stressful and goes more smoothly when a caterer manages that event. A MOVE MANAGER is just like that - WE MANAGE YOUR MOVE! We help with all of the details and loose ends - we organize, make arrangements, pack & help find a way to sell items not needed - and take the stress of of the person or couple moving - and the family! We provide hands-on help with downsizing and organizing for a move. We help sort closets, attics, kitchen cupboards, clothes closets and pantries. We work with anyone who needs assistance with packing, shipping things to friends & relatives and figuring out what to sell or donate. We are energetic, knowledgeable and friendly but come to seriously tackle the tough organizing and packing decisions. We help with second homes when there are a lot of things to pack or unpack and in getting a home ready for sale. We help people sorting through households due to divorce. Valerie Achorn, President of Simplified Lives has a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Extensive background in management of special events - and moving is a special event! Downsizing, Move Management, Organizing Details. Member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers; insured and bonded as a move manager. We become the client or family's moving advocate. We also unpack at the new location.

Business highlights

16 years of experience

Services we offer

Specialist in moving clients out of homes w/ a lifetime of possessions. Professional packers - we organize and pack. Shipping a small number of items to family-including art & antiques - anywhere! We find realtors/movers/antique dealers & estate sale professionals. Trained in working with dementia and Alzheimer's clients. Patient, knowledgeable - providing hands-on help from start to finish. We work for many clients who have adult children living out of state.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
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Christine P.
Dec 2015
4.0
$1,000
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Maxine J.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Valerie was a blessing;  I am so glad I hired her.  My home of many years was full of everything imaginable.  Not only did she do the packing, she was an encyclopedia of knowledge on what and how to do all kinds of things having to do with the move.  She taught me how to run a massive yard sale.  She helped me plan how to place the furniture in my new apartments in two different locations.  She shipped special things to my daughters in other states.  She emptied my attic and crawl space single handedly.  She had solutions to all of my dilemmas.  She knew just the right person to handle whatever issue or task that needed to be done but needed special expertise.  She was full of good suggestions for things I had not even thought about.  She selected movers for me to interview.  Then she managed the movers to do exactly what I wanted.  The movers had to make deliveries to three different locations, two of them out of state.  The moves were accomplished exactly as planned with no breakage or losses.  Valerie guided me through the multitude of tasks needed to be completed in what was a complicated move.  She worked as many hours as I requested, especially in the last two or three weeks.  Besides being very intelligent and practical, she was friendly, kind, patient and respectful.  I highly recommend her to anyone who needs an extremely capable, flexible and knowledgeable Senior Move Manager.
Response from Simplified Lives
"[removed member name] was a delightful client - smart, interesting and ready to tackle the challenge of moving from a lovely home of many years. As a move manager, I believe it is best to help clients with whatever task they need accomplished - not just organizing and packing, but helping with the myriad of details that can be overwhelming. Simplified Lives - we manage your move and simplify your life!"

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FAQ

Simplified Lives is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Simplified Lives accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Simplified Lives does not offer free project estimates.

No, Simplified Lives does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Simplified Lives does not offer a senior discount.

No, Simplified Lives does not offer emergency services.

No, Simplified Lives does not offer warranties.