How We Work

Every family's situation is different. Every home carries a different history. The Slower Move is built around that reality; not a one-size-fits-all checklist, but a process that starts with listening.

Here's what working together looks like.

Step 1: The Free Consultation

We start with a conversation by phone, video, or in person to understand where you are and what you're trying to figure out.

This might be a family wondering what options exist for an aging parent. It might be an older adult who has already decided to move and needs help with the details. It might be someone who isn't sure yet and just needs to think it through with someone who knows all about it.

During the consultation, we'll cover:

  • Your current situation and what's prompting the conversation

  • Your goals, concerns, and timeline

  • What kind of support would be most useful

  • Whether in-home services, ongoing coordination, or a one-time consultation* makes the most sense.

*Note: If during our initial meeting you'd like to dive deeper into personalized advice and guidance, we can transition into a paid one-time consultation at my hourly rate. This includes a structured consulting process, a contract for your peace of mind, and a written follow-up summary delivered by your choice of mail or email.

Step 2: Your Proposal

Within 24 hours of your consultation, you'll receive a written proposal outlining:

  • Recommended services and scope of work

  • Pricing (hourly or flat fee, depending on the service)

  • Estimated timeline

  • Deposit requirements, if applicable

There are no hidden fees. Everything is in writing before any work begins.

Step 3: Agreement and Payment

Once you're ready to move forward, we'll send a simple agreement and invoice.

Deposit: Some projects require a deposit to hold your dates and begin planning. Where a deposit applies, it is split as follows:

  • 50% is due at signing to secure your project and begin coordination

  • The remaining 50% is due prior to the project start date

Deposit terms and refund policies are outlined in your proposal and in our Terms of Service.

Payment methods: We accept:

  • Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)

  • ACH bank transfer

  • Zelle or Venmo

  • Check payable to The Slower Move

Invoices are sent by email and can be paid securely online. Late payments may incur a 5% monthly service fee.

No work begins until the agreement is signed and any required deposit is received.

Step 4: The Work

What this looks like depends on what you've engaged us for.

Transition Coaching — We work through your options with you, help you ask the right questions, and give you a clearer picture of what's possible and what to plan for.

Moving Support — We coordinate the moving parts: timelines, vendors, packing, logistics, and the details that tend to fall through the cracks. You focus on the people. We handle the plan.

Aging-in-place consulting — We assess your home and your situation together, and give you an honest picture of what would make staying workable — or what would make it harder.

Decluttering and Organizing — We work at your pace, with respect for what things mean. Nothing gets thrown away without your say.

Family Coordination — Sometimes the hardest part isn't the logistics. We can help facilitate communication, align expectations, and keep everyone informed.

Other services are available. If you're not sure what you need, the consultation is the right place to start.

Our Approach

We don't rush this. We don't have a script. We show up, pay attention, and do the work carefully.

Most families come to us during one of the more complicated seasons of life. We take that seriously.

Questions before you're ready to book a consultation? theslowermove@gmail.com