Preparation, Planning and New Beginnings

Seniors are waiting longer before they make a change. For many, they wait so long that they end up limiting their options. They have a fall, are injured to an extent that they're no longer able to live independently, and now have a crisis to move. Real Estate 55 Plus CEO Juli Anne Gibson joins Suzanne to talk about what holds people back, the biggest questions people ask about downsizing, and provides an example of a family that faced a moving crisis.

A lot of seniors get taken advantage of by moving companies. In this segment, Sean Joseph, CEO of Jordan River Moving & Storage, joins Suzanne to talk about how to avoid moving scams.

Real Estate 55 Plus provides a spectrum of services for seniors. Real Estate 55 Plus CEO Juli Anne Gibson joins Suzanne to talk about what typically happens when a senior loved one passes and a home goes into probate.

Sean Joseph walks us through the steps to a stress-free move, including getting good boxes and marking them well to inspecting the truck. Sean is the CEO of Jordan River Moving & Storage, a nationwide firm that specializes in working with seniors.

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Sean Joseph, CEO of Jordan River Moving & Storage, joins Suzanne this hour to share his top ten tips for a successful move. In this segment, Sean advises to always pay for moving by weight, not cubic feet, and to inspect the empty truck at the end of the move before the crew leaves.

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If you're thinking about the next chapter of your life, and downsizing or senior living is on the horizon, this month Suzanne covers all aspects of the process, starting from the beginning. In this episode, Sean Joseph, CEO of Jordan River Moving & Storage, joins Suzanne to talk about how to plan, what to take with you, and how to find trustworthy providers to help seniors with moving. It's a monumental step for someone who's lived in the same home for more than 50 years, and often an emotional turmoil to depart from that home.

In the United States, the average American retiree will leave an estate of around $177,000 to their loved ones. According to CNN Money, this...

Sean Joseph continues his conversation with Suzanne about moving company scams to watch for. He recommends that you avoid brokers, refuse pricing based on cubic feet rather than weight, and do not pay for a binding estimate. You can also look up a company's DOT number to see if they're a new or establishing firm.