Team Member - Downsizing and Online Estate Sales
About the job
- Strong verbal communication skills and fluency in English.
- Ability to complete tasks and work in fast-paced, changing environments.
- Willingness to work in cluttered and/or dirty environments; work gloves, aprons, and similar supplies are provided.
- Must have transportation and smartphone access for scheduling, timekeeping, and project management.
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
- Must undergo a pre-employment background check.
- Provide customer service while helping clients downsize, relocate, and liquidate items through online and in-person estate sales.
- Work on a team to downsize and relocate clients and liquidate unneeded items.
- Organize, pack, unpack, and resettle clients in their homes and in senior living communities.
- Sort items for recycling, donation, disposal, and cleanout.
- Use handheld devices to create, photograph, and describe items.
- Sort, organize, research, label, and handle items for resale.
- Assist buyers during on-site pickup and sales.
- Stand for long periods; bend; lift up to 25 pounds; hang items at or above 4 feet; pack, unpack, and label boxes; climb stairs; and carry supplies, items, and moving boxes to and from vehicles and within homes or outbuildings.
- Follow best practices, health and safety requirements, and company guidelines. The role does not involve moving furniture or items over 25 pounds; professional movers are used for those items.
- Compassion and respect for clients and their families.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
- Punctuality and attention to detail.
About the company
Caring Transitions provides services to help people downsize, relocate, declutter, and manage estate-related needs. It offers a full suite of solutions including downsizing and relocation planning, home cleanouts, decluttering, estate sales, and online auctions. The company works by scheduling a free consultation, then guiding clients through sorting, packing, moving, and selling or disposing of unwanted items, often coordinating on-site services, auctions, and cleanup. The organization positions itself as the nation’s largest and most trusted provider in this field, leveraging nationwide coverage to deliver a turnkey experience for families and seniors during life transitions. Its goal is to ease the process of downsizing and estate management while maximizing value from belongings for its clients.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CTBids sales climbed 30% in Q1 2026, proving digital liquidation demand.
- Caring Transitions opened 19 locations in Q1 2026 and expects 70 annual awards.
- The July 16, 2026 acquisition by Ridgemont and Coogee Bay brings capital and operating focus.
What critics are saying
- Item 3 of the 2026 FDD discloses three litigation matters, signaling legal friction.
- 423 franchised outlets at 2025 year-end with 10 exits show churn persists.
- Ridgemont and Coogee Bay now control the company; PE pressure can squeeze franchisee economics.
What makes Caring Transitions unique
- Caring Transitions combines senior move management with CTBids, a captive liquidation marketplace.
- The 2026 franchise system spans 423 outlets across 48 states, creating local density.
- Its service model targets emotional, logistics-heavy transitions that competitors rarely package end-to-end.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Training Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus