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When It is Time to Downsize…

Every situation and family is different. At Smooth Transitions of Massachusetts, we are here to help you navigate this difficult move as smoothly as possible. Whether you just need direction for you and your family to do it yourselves, or you would prefer someone guiding you every step of the way through your transition, our professionals are here for you.

Moving is not a small task

Moving can be very difficult for you and your family. The stress of deciding and sorting what to keep, sell, donate, or recycle, changing utilities, packing, coordinating the move, unpacking, readying the house for sale, selling valuables, donating items, finding a Realtor, selecting lawyers, and more. All of it can be overwhelming.

We simplify transitioning

Downsizing to the right size and matching services needed for care does not have to be a difficult venture. Most families tackling this transition on their own will typically complete all the needed steps in 3-6 months. Working with Smooth Transitions we can complete all the steps in 2-4 weeks depending on the situation.

Smooth Transitions provides the peace of mind that a compassionate professional is there every step of the way, coordinating everything with the same personal attention and care that you and your family would give.

Keep What Makes it Home…

To some, it may seem like a broken brooch, a loose button, or some other item to be tossed. But to you, it is a symbol of a timeless love from times past and it is more valuable to you than anything else. We understand.

Your Smooth Transitions team has the tools to help you and your family decide what they wish to keep, recycle, donate, sell, and most importantly move to the new home. We then work with you to make all that possible.

“What Our Clients Say About Us"

“Smooth transitions worked hard to make my parents transition from their home of 48 years to Assisted Living as smooth as possible. Thanks to their fast work and caring vision with attention to detail, my parents arrived to their apartment with it looking like their home. Filled with their familiar furniture, but decorated with family photos and keepsakes in a way that truly delighted my Mother. Thank you Ann and team for everything!”

Kim Haynes

“Ann and her team are the best! My mother in law had multiple falls and hospitalizations which led to her moving into an assisted living facility out of state (over 600 miles away) to be closer to us. Multiple people highly recommended Smooth Transitions to help us with the relocation. I find myself now one of these people who can enthusiastically recommend Ann and Smooth Transitions of Massachusetts. She was very understanding and sensitive throughout the whole process, even reaching out during a particularly rough period and helping to troubleshoot and offering to help keep the project moving forward. It was definitely a tricky process that could have been enormously stressful but thanks to Ann, it all went about as "smooth"ly as possible. She coordinated every step of the clean out, packing, and moving - she was a real godsend! These sorts of transitions can be so difficult on our loved ones - to everyone out there in a similar situation, good luck and trust Ann, she will take good care of you!”

YML

“Ann and her crew at Smooth Transitions were a G*d-send! They worked with my parents for a quick move from my childhood home to a much smaller cottage 2 towns away. Their wondrous care in helping my parents sort, donate, auction, pack, move, unpack, and set up their new home was amazing. The staff patiently listened to stories about belongings and decades spent in the house, nudging with humor and grace. I'm a hospice chaplain and couldn't ask for more loving care for my parents at such a stressful time..”

Barb Greve

“Ann Newberry made our move so much better and easier than we imagined it could be. She and her crew not only answered all our needs but asked and provided answers to questions we didn’t even know we needed answered. We are forever in debt to them. And the price was worth multiples of the value.”

Rabbi Van Lanckton

“Anne was absolutely fabulous! We could not have done it without her. She arranged the packing, supervised the movers, and unpacked everything. We opened the door to the apartment all setup and so thoughtfully done. Her pricing was very fair. I can’t say anything more than thank you thank you thank you!! You area miracle worker and I can’t recommend you high enough!”

Anne Hurston

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