Moving and downsizing · Maryland
Downsizing helps decide what to keep, gift, sell, donate, store, or discard before a move or a change in living space.
When this service may help
Begin early when a new home has less room, household tasks are becoming harder, or family members need to sort belongings respectfully.
What to compare
Compare room-by-room planning, inventory, document handling, donation coordination, sale options, physical labor, and how decisions remain with the older adult.
Questions to ask
- How will you help prioritize sentimental or valuable items?
- Who makes final decisions about possessions?
- Will you inventory items and track donations or sales?
- How are confidential papers and medications handled?
- What is included in the estimate and timeline?
Next step
Start with the destination’s floor plan and a small, low-stress area of the home. Set aside documents and valuables before scheduling removal.