FAQ | ChangingSpaces Atlanta

Why do I need a Move Manager?

The organizational and physical tasks of planning and implementing a move can be overwhelming and take more time than most realize. ChangingSpaces was founded in 2011, through helping hundreds of clients, we have developed a process of move management that ensures that moves run smoothly. ChangingSpaces anticipates and identifies potential difficulties before they become costly problems. Our vetted resources provide our clients with competitive prices and superior service. We help busy families, seniors, and professionals.

My mom will not agree to having a stranger in her home to help with her move. How can I convince her otherwise?

ChangingSpaces was founded after helping our own parents. We have worked with many seniors and have the most advanced accreditation offered through our association, including training in ethical issues and meeting the needs of families and seniors. (nasmm.org). We understand that you have your own family and responsibilities, and it’s difficult to have the time and emotional energy to plan and oversee your parents’ move. ChangingSpaces takes the worry and work away from you, and your parents will quickly feel like we are a trusted part of the family. We treat your family as we would our own.

What are the benefits of working with ChangingSpaces?

ChangingSpaces is NASMM A+ accredited which is the highest level of professional achievement that can be awarded to a move management company. We employ a team of compassionate, helpful and experienced individuals and carry the maximum recommended insurance including worker’s compensation. We invite you to see our testimonials or ask us for references.

How is ChangingSpaces different from a moving company?

Moving companies are hired to take your items from point A to point B. We are space planners, organizational experts, sorters and decluttering pros. ChangingSpaces helps you plan your new space, design closets, and we assist with tough decisions of downsizing. If you ask a moving company to pack a room, they will do just that, labeling boxes from the room where they are packed – not taking into account where items are going, if they are needed, or if they are literally trash. Unlike movers, ChangingSpaces helps you with re-selling/donating items, floor planning, maintenance, closet planning and unpacking and settling everything into the new home.

Can you help me get my house ready to sell?

We are referred by many top real estate companies to stage homes to quickly get them on the market. We help you declutter, rearrange and edit furniture to showcase your home to its best effect. The great thing about using ChangingSpaces is that the time spent staging your home will shorten the process of sorting and packing for your move.

How long does the process take to move from one residence to another?

This depends upon how much there is to do in your home. Whether you are moving to a smaller, same size or larger home, you’ll want to review and edit your possessions to determine not only what will fit but also what items are no longer serving you. Each job is different and is tailored to fit your needs.

How will I find a mover?

ChangingSpaces has a list of trusted movers who meet our high standards that we work with all the time. We choose specific movers depending on your needs and goals. For example, in moving very high-end art, we know which companies excel in that area. We will coordinate onsite meetings and evaluate estimates for you. We are your advocate, and we demand great service at a reasonable price from our highly vetted resources.

I need to design new closets for my wardrobe. How can you help?

ChangingSpaces will work with you to sort your current closets and measure the space you need in your new home. We work with various closet companies that give us special pricing to benefit our clients. ChangingSpaces will help design a new closet system and will work with our vendors to install exactly what you need, whether you are moving or reorganizing your current space to make it more useful.

How many Team Members will I work with at each session, and will they be the same people every time?

It is important to know that all of our team members are employees, not contract workers. You will work with a Project Manager who will guide you through the entire process. Our experienced team will work with you on-site for sorting, packing, unpacking and settling you into your new home. The same team will work with you as much as is possible.

Do you charge by the hour or by the job?

After an initial complimentary consultation, we will give you an estimate for the job you are asking us to do. This will be based on the number of hours we anticipate the tasks will take. This is a dynamic process and sometimes you’ll end up wanting more help, and sometimes you’ll learn our process and end up wanting to do more on your own. We are here to meet your needs.