When a Delray Beach home changes hands
Delray Beach sits between Boca Raton and Boynton Beach in southern Palm Beach County. Many parents here have lived in the same home or community for years, so a move or an estate often means sorting through decades of belongings at once.
The families we hear from are usually facing one of three situations: a parent is downsizing to something smaller, a parent is moving into assisted living, or the last parent has passed and the home needs to be cleared. In each case, there are things that belong with family, and that's where we come in.
Communities with their own rules
Many Delray Beach neighborhoods and residential communities have a homeowners' or condo association. Associations often have rules about when service and delivery vehicles can come and go, where they can park, and how guests and vendors get through the gate. A quick call to the community office before your pickup can save a lot of hassle. Tell us what you learn, and we'll plan around it.
Dividing a lifetime of belongings fairly
When siblings are dividing a parent's things, the shipping plan is often as important as the list itself. A few ideas that help Delray Beach families:
- Agree on who receives what in writing, and share it with everyone, including the executor if there's an estate.
- Photograph larger pieces so relatives who can't visit can choose.
- Group items by destination. That's how we sort and ship them, too.
- Decide on furniture early. Big pieces take the most planning. See furniture shipping.
Learn more about shipping to multiple heirs.
What's included
- A no-cost meeting to discuss what you'd like to accomplish
- A personalized quote for packing and shipping
- Pickup, sorting by recipient, and careful packing
- Shipping and delivery arrangements to each home, nationwide or worldwide
If you're coordinating from out of town
If you're not local, start with a phone call. Our guide for out-of-state families lists what to gather before you call.
Timing around a home sale
If a Delray Beach home is being sold, the family items usually need to be out before the closing, and sometimes before listing photos. Share the key dates with us early. That way, the pieces going to family are packed and on their way before the house changes hands, and nothing important gets left behind in the rush.
Nearby communities
We also help families in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, and across Palm Beach County.