I set out to interview organizer (and newcomer to the area), Courtney Newcomb, of Arrange South Shore for an editorial, but by the time we finished talking, I found myself hiring her on the spot! Of course, I wish I had enlisted her before my own move. It would have been so helpful to have a hand to hold during that overwhelming ordeal.  

Courtney’s true calling is helping people transition into senior communities. She is a master problem solver, orchestrating every detail: hiring movers, mapping out the new space to fit cherished possessions, and combing through every nook and cranny to decide what stays, what goes, and what finds a new home. She’ll pack and unpack everything—leaving only the heavy lifting to the movers. These days, conversations with friends often revolve around aging parents and the daunting question of what comes next. If the process feels impossible for you or your loved ones, Courtney might just be the solution you need.

As for me, when the movers finally delivered my belongings to my new house after a year in storage, I was floored by the sheer volume—SO. MUCH. STUFF, even after purging half of it pre-move. Anything nonessential was banished to the garage, joining a growing pile of boxes labeled ‘miscellaneous.’ Tackling it alone felt impossible, so I was happy to have Courtney swoop in to help. In just three hours—her minimum session—we powered through 36 boxes, including whittling down a small library’s worth of books. Despite my frustration at having hauled so much unnecessary clutter from place to place, I was thrilled with the transformation (and the ability to actually park my car in the garage!)

Everything I chose to keep was neatly sorted into clear bins, making it easy to see exactly what I owned, then arranged on shelves by category: summer clothes, ski gear, party supplies, business files, photos, and keepsakes. Courtney made the process surprisingly fun—she works at lightning speed! She gently guided me through tough choices, like finally letting go of my battered wedding shoes (why was I still holding onto those, especially now that I’m divorced?) and respected my sentimental attachment to my old figure skates. She brings both compassion and clear-headed logic to the table.

Courtney’s rate is $100 per hour, but in only three hours, we achieved what would have taken me DAYS on my own—absolutely worth every cent. Best of all, she whisked away all the unwanted items in her car, leaving me free to simply admire our handiwork when she was done.

If you are facing a project that feels overwhelming, I encourage you to call Courtney. She’s offering E List readers the first 3-hour visit for $225, and I promise you’ll be amazed by how much gets done!

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