Senior moving, coordination, downsizing & estate sale services in Edmonton
Integrity, reliability, and kindness during a stressful time.
Who we are
Move Coordinators provides expert Move Management, Downsizing Services, Senior Relocation, and Estate Sales Services in Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding areas. Our experienced team will assist with the most challenging and important aspects of transitioning to a new home easily, and within your budget and timeframe.
Move Coordinators realized the need for assistance with the moving process, after 29 years of work in the Self-Storage business in Edmonton, Alberta. Moving is overwhelming, and so many people require assistance in making this transition less stressful. Seniors, especially, can find the moving process very daunting.
Our senior moving company is a new service in Canada. As a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers we have experience and contacts to help move elders with ease. Our senior relocation services are tailored to each client.
After an initial, complementary home visit, a needs assessment is completed, and a proposal prepared for your review. We detail all services requested, and suggest others that may be of assistance to you. Our experience in the industry allows us to provide you with expert references to movers in your area, and we are always happy to provide references outside of our own work area through our association with the NASMM, or National Association of Senior Move Managers.
Downsizing first, is a key component of a successful move with several strategies available. Our goal is to make the moving process as smooth of a transition as possible. The end result is for yourself, or, your loved ones, to be settled into their new home, ready to enjoy the next chapter of their life.
Our vision is to provide you or your loved one a seamless move. Let us take you from overwhelmed to settled, with integrity, kindness and great communication.
Tell us how we can help!
Contact us today and we will answer any questions you have and can arrange a suitable time for a complementary in-home visit.
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In these most trying of times, Move Coordinators Inc. is following the recommendations of government officials and has drastically reduced our involvement with clients. We
Our clients ❤️ us
What a difference MOVE made for us. Downsizing and moving in a hurry were only made possible by Karen and her MOVE service. We are forever grateful at how the seemingly impossible was made possible. Many thanks.
Karen did a fantastic job of confirming items to ship, then packing them and arranging the movers to remove all items. When I arrived at the apartment all the house hold items were setup and ready to go . Bed was made and all the furniture was setup where we planned to be. This is all completed in one day so my 100 year old aunt could sleep in her own bed that night! I would highly recommend using Karen’s company to anyone who is moving from home to senior live facility.
I would have been totally lost without Karen and Leanne. Karen has all the resources to cover every part of the daunting task of a move. I would highly recommend Move Coordinators and every service they have to offer.
Understandably, my initial expectation was the simple and normal movement of furniture from A to B! But Karen’s painstaking and meticulous packing of my belongings into boxes and labelling of those boxes into “want now” and “maybe later” categories and then ensuring those transferred contents were placed exactly where they were in the old house into the drawers and cupboards of the new house proved phenomenal and overwhelmingly efficient! The follow up auctioning of the furniture and stereo system, the disposal of all the garbage, and the cleaning and refreshing of the house to prepare it for sale, was very successful, a professional service that came at a time when I was under much pressure and stress!
A “moving” story to share with family and friends forever!
Karen helped my elderly Mom move by booking the movers, packing, unpacking after the move, booking and coordinating the movers and removed the boxes from the new apartment. Karen looked after all of the details. Karen is like a Wedding planner, but for moving. Karen also has associates who will buy any extra furniture, and will come and pick it up. Karen possesses a calm (in the storm) personality, knows what she has to do to make your move as smooth as possible. I would recommend Karen to everyone I know. I could not have moved my Mom without Karen, and kept my sanity.
Of all the companies and government departments I've had to deal with since my Mother's passing, Move Coordinators is definitely Number One for customer service. I was so pleased with your prompt attention, your follow-up and how everything flowed so smoothly. You made a difficult time less stressful. You deserve ***** stars.
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Our specialties
Move Coordination
Moving can be a daunting experience. Our team simplifies and manages your entire moving process, allowing you to keep costs down and make it as seamless as possible. We’ll work with you to decide what will move with you, and what will not be making the trip to your new residence. Ask us for referrals to the most reliable and trustworthy movers in your area.
Downsizing
Take advantage of our tools and resources to make your Downsizing move manageable. We work with our Clients One on One, to assess the Full Moving Process, and make choices on the items most needed for keeping, disposal, donation, or sale, and will help sell your goods safely and efficiently.
Senior Relocation
Downsizing, packing, moving out of the original home and into a new home is a lot of work! Add to that potentially preparing the original home for sale and you have a long “to do” list! We help seniors move as comfortably and seamlessly as possible.
Estate Sales & Clear Outs
Our experience within the local Edmonton market has allowed us to build a large database of both potential buyers and charities that are interested in a wide range of household items. We separate items for donation to charity, and set up Auction Services with us to sell items of value in an estate situation. We have extensive consignment and dealer contacts to achieve the most value for the items you need to sell.
Move & Downsizing Auctions
Downsizing and moving results in lots of great second hand stuff that needs a new home! We connect buyers looking for great deals and sellers looking to part with quality goods through our convenient online auction website. Check out what’s currently available and stay tuned as new items are listed!
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FAQs
Good question! A qualified move management company will have the following in place:
- experience in the moving or storage business
- active member of NASMM (National Association of Senior Move Managers), including completion of their extensive training program and acceptance of the Code of Ethics
- liability insurance
- be bonded
- member of the Better Business Bureau
- City of Edmonton Business license
- if GST is being charged, a valid CRA Business GST number
- transparency in associations with subcontractors
- accuracy in invoicing
Not only does Move Coordinators have all of these components, we have more! Our owner, Karen Bodoano, is also a member of the Professional Organizers of Canada, and was one of the first Canadians to have a CSSM (Certified Self Storage Manager) designation.
Move Coordinators is also a proud member of SAGE Edmonton (Sage Seniors Association).
We have dedicated 1% of our annual gross sales to Operation Friendship Seniors Society in Edmonton to help inner city seniors.
Move Coordinators prides itself in retaining quality staff who are treated fairly and paid well.
In exchange, there is:
- rigorous employee screening, including criminal record searches for eachemployee
- confidentiality agreements signed by each employee
- hands-on training and orientation
- an employee handbook AND safety policies
- first aid training and CPR are encouraged.
There are two methods for payment: flat fee or by the hour. The scope and complexity of the job will be determined, and the written estimate that detail the terms will be provided.
A 50% deposit is taken once the estimate is accepted. The balance is due on completion.
A written contract will detail the terms and estimated timelines of the job. Payment can be made by cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit, or etransfer.
A written change order will be completed and signed to confirm the additional work terms and cost.
A written contract will detail the terms and estimated timelines of the job. Payment can be made by cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit, or etransfer.
No! While we do focus on the senior community, our services are available to anyone who is moving or wants to downsize. Busy executive being relocated to another city? We can help. Families with both parents working and no time to organize the move? We are happy to discuss any options with you! Contact us at info@movecoordinators.ca or by phone (780) 668-8811.
