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Senior Move Management in Lake Forest, Illinois

About Lake Forest, Illinois

Situated along the shore of Lake Michigan, Lake Forest is a stunning community — offering a pristine beach and quaint downtown, with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. You’ll find manicured estates as well as charming smaller homes in this North Shore community, one of the wealthiest in Illinois. Known for its country clubs, scenic prairies, and walking trails, Lake Forest has a highly rated school system and homes designed by such distinguished architects as David Adler and Frank Lloyd Wright.

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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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest home for market

Editing & Organizing Your Home

Next, our experienced team works with seniors and their families to prepare your Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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.