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Selecting a new place to move, sorting through a lifetime of treasures, deciding what to take, what furniture will fit, finding a mover, packing, moving, unpacking, setting up the new home, getting rid of leftovers…this can all be overwhelming.
Smooth Transitions® Phoenix East Valley minimizes the chaos and stress associated with moving by creating a customized action plan and handling all the details of your move. With our gentle and expert guidance, you and your family can make the key decisions without the emotional and physical stress that follows. As a result, you avoid the costly and timely mistakes that often accompany such major lifestyle transitions.

Choosing Smooth Transitions® Phoenix East Valley to assist with your relocation means you can be quickly, gently and comfortably settled into your new home where you can begin to enjoy your new living arrangement. For busy or out-of-town adult children, Smooth Transitions® provides peace of mind that someone is coordinating their family member’s affairs with the personal care and attention they would give.

We service the Phoenix Metro area including Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Fountain Hills, Gold Canyon, San Tan Valley, Queen Creek and Maricopa. We help seniors relocate to local and out-of-state senior retirement and living communities.

Since each move is unique, I provide a FREE one hour consultation to understand what your needs are, design a proposal and provide an estimate. Contact Us for more information.

     EXCELLENT  
     Based on 34 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Deborah Cristobal 
 2022-02-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't say enough about Mai and her team! She made sure that all the details were covered and even planned out where the furniture was going to go in the new place.  She also helped me to prioritize what I should be working on, as this whole process would have been unbearably overwhelming without her and her team.

My dad had lost his UC Berkeley class ring and Mai's moving guys found it in my dad's recliner!! It was such a relief that it was found.

After the guys moved my parents' possessions and furniture, Mai had 2 lovely ladies (or should I say unpacking angels) who unpacked and put everything away and got rid of the boxes.

I can't tell you how happy I was to see my parents' new place with pictures hung and everything looking so homey and welcoming, thanks to Mai's team.

I have already been recommending Mai and her team to everyone that I talk to, including a resident in the retirement community that my parents moved out of, the rehab and hospice places and my parents' financial planner.

I wish she had a branch in CA and if you are looking for a moving consultant, I would book her ASAP!!
  
 
       
   Barbara Fishburn 
 2021-10-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mia Thompson is the Senior Move Manager of Smooth Transitions, a company that assists people in their move.  My husband and I planned to move to Pennsylvania from Arizona .  We had lived in a large house for 21 years.  We were moving to a house half the size of the one we lived in.  Mia met with us and went over the entire procedure.  She looked at all our furniture, measured it and was able to show us on floor plans what would fit where in the new place and what was not going to fit.  If we changed our minds as to what was going with us, which we did several times, she would change the floor plan.
Additionally, she had packers come in and do all the packing for us.  They were very good and very fast.  Mia recommended a moving company and gave us all the needed details we would need to move.  The move day was not as nerve racking as I expected, and the movers took care of all our belongings.  Nothing was damaged on the trip.
Additionally, Mia did some things after our move that helped us.
We would recommend her and her group to anyone.  As seniors, we especially appreciated the assistance and it took a lot off of our shoulders.
  
 
       
   Tom Wilson 
 2021-08-22
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I moved on August 16th and this company is the best there is. Don't even bother calling any others!!!

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   Bill McAdams 
 2021-07-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Believe me at 72 years old, moving was not an adventure I looked forward to; quite the opposite as I live alone, have physical limitations, and felt very stressed.  Mai came for a consultation explaining what they offered and the details of how things would work.  When the day came her coordinators and packers came over and took charge.  They instructed the movers, who were very nice and helpful as well.  By the end of the day, I was settled in to my new apartment with everything unpacked and put away, and I was very relaxed and comfortable, as if I had already lived here a month.  Thank you Mai and your professional crew!
  
 
       
   Liz Barrick 
 2021-06-05
 
 
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   sharon roe 
 2021-05-20
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Smooth transitions was incredible. We had a very short window of time to be able to downsize my dad to be able to move into a one bedroom retirement living. I was overwhelmed to say the least. Mai came by assess everything we needed to do, and her team even measured the new apartment and did a vision board of where all the furniture pieces we’re going to be.  Two wonderful ladies helped my dad go through every single thing in his apartment and decide whether it went to the new apartments or it stayed behind. And then they carefully packed it, the movers moved the boxes and the furniture and then they carefully unpacked everything at the new apartment. They were incredibly kind, and patient with us. And very professional. We were on a budget but they were definitely worth every penny.!!
  
 
       
   Leslie Edmonds 
 2021-04-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very reliable movers. Professional and hard working. They took great care of our furniture and home. No damage and everything moved into the right rooms. Highly recommend these guys!
  
 
       
   Brad Carlson 
 2021-03-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mai Thompson and her Smooth Transitions team are amazing! They came highly recommended and far exceeded expectations. Mai is professional, personable and takes care of every detail including making sure the furniture that is moved will fit the new location. Her packing team sorts and packs every item carefully and her movers efficiently get everything to the new location. The packing team then unpacks with great attention to detail and organization. Mai also contracts with a great shipper if required. I’ve had Smooth Transitions do two moves and I would highly recommend them.
  
 
       
   Barbara Gold 
 2021-03-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Smooth Transitions was excellent, moving my 94 year old parents. Mai Thompson made a computerized visual model, with the furniture layout so my father could understand which items went to the new place. Ms. Thompson's team packed, moved and unpacked all items from Scottsdale to Ahwatukee. They were on time, and very professional. I highly recommend Smooth Transitions.
  
 
       
   Lark Katchur 
 2021-01-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mai and her team successfully took the stress out of moving my senior relative. It all worked perfectly . I highly recommend Smooth Transitions Phoenix East Valley.