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Senior Move Management in Gold Coast, Chicago

About the Gold Coast, Chicago

Whether you prefer a 19th-century mansion on a quiet, tree-lined side street or a sleek lakefront high-rise, Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood offers vibrant, luxury living on the city’s exclusive Near North Side. Situated between North Avenue, Lake Shore Drive, Oak Street, and Clark Street, the Gold Coast blends designs by architects such as David Adler and Frank Lloyd Wright — the perfect combination of historic and modern design choices.

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Ready to learn how CMFTO can help with your next move?

CMFTO’s Approach to Senior Move Management

Founded in 1999 by Claudia McLaughlin, CMFTO provides custom, concierge-level senior move management services for seniors and their adult children, ensuring a seamless experience. Whether you’re “rightsizing” (our preferred term to “downsizing”) to another home in the Gold Coast or relocating to a senior living community, our experienced team will take care of every move detail — from beginning to end. 

We understand that moving from your beloved family home can be overwhelming, not only logistically but emotionally. With decades of expertise in all aspects of senior move management — from space planning to editing, organizing, packing, and installing each item in your new home, including valuable antiques and artwork — we provide a worry-free senior relocation experience.

CMFTO Senior Move Management Services

CMFTO’s white-glove approach includes the following senior move management services:

Consultation

During an initial meeting, we discuss your needs and the details of your move, including:

  • Assessing your current Gold Coast home
  • Creating a custom floor plan for your new home
  • Discussing the value of your unwanted treasures — including antiques, jewelry, silver, and artwork — with an understanding of current market trends
  • Assisting with selling, auctioning, or shipping items to loved ones 
  • Handling or storing fine art or other valuables that requires special care 
  • Addressing digital and technology needs 
  • Overseeing repairs and/or cleaning necessary to prepare your Gold Coast home for market

Editing & Organizing Your Home

Next, our experienced team works with seniors and their families to prepare your Gold Coast home for the move, including:

  • Organizing and identifying furniture and accessories to be moved 
  • Editing and decluttering the home to address years’ worth of accumulation
  • Working with auction houses and other vendors to sell unwanted valuables, such as china, silver, art, or antiques
  • Donating unwanted items and securing receipts for tax purposes
  • Clearing out your basement or attic
  • Coordinating estimates from movers and working with you to make a selection
  • Finalizing the move timeline

Packing & Moving

We perform the following services for your Gold Coast home: 

  • Packing and organizing your kitchen, installing it in your new home two days before your move date
  • Overseeing the professional movers when they pack and unpack your larger items
  • Installing all items in your new home, including artwork. This custom service includes hanging all accessories according to your aesthetic; making beds; and organizing your clothes in the closets — ensuring your rightsized home is ready to enjoy from day one.

Preparing Your Home For Market

Finally, our team performs the following services to prepare your home for market: 

  • Staging your home to create a neutral, inviting space that will appeal to a wide range of potential buyers 
  • Editing your remaining belongings 
  • Removing unwanted items from your home 
  • Performing a thorough final cleaning

Schedule a Complimentary Call

Fill out our contact form and we’ll schedule a complimentary, 45-minute call to discuss your project goals, timeline, design intent, and answer any questions you may have. We’ll walk you through the CMFTO process and set up an in-person follow-up meeting, as needed.