C

Caring Transitions

Downsizing, relocation, estate sale services

Estate Sale Packer - Sorter & Picture Taker

Part-Time
$19 - $22.50/hr
Entry
Ellicott City, MD, USA
In PersonRequires travel to job sites around Howard and Anne Arundel County.
Warehouse & Fulfillment

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be able to properly lift more than 40 pounds.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to stand and work for long periods.
  • Must have a smartphone for scheduling, timekeeping, project management apps, directions, and calls or texts.
  • Must provide availability when applying.
Responsibilities
  • Carefully wrap and pack clients' belongings to ensure they arrive safely at their new home.
  • Move furniture and boxes and set up new floor plans in clients' homes.
  • Identify, photograph, and organize items for online estate sale auctions.
  • Help with decluttering and cleanouts so homes are ready for their next use.
  • Travel to job sites around Howard and Anne Arundel County.
Desired Qualifications
  • Comfort taking clear, high-quality photos of items for online auctions and estate sales.
  • Experience creating listings on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, CTBids, or other online selling platforms.
  • Familiarity with antiques, collectibles, vintage items, jewelry, artwork, or resale marketplaces.
  • Attention to detail when researching, describing, and organizing items for sale.

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

Get referred to Caring Transitions

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

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.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Training Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
StreetInsider
Jul 16th, 2026
Ridgemont Equity Partners and Coogee Bay Partners Acquire Caring Transitions

Partnership with Digital Marketplace Executives and Company Leadership Capturing a Generational Transfer of Goods and a Fast-Growing Base of Online Buyers CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS...

PR Newswire
Apr 3rd, 2025
Caring Transitions Expands Compassionate Senior Services With New Location In Hinsdale, Illinois

"Caring Transitions gives me the opportunity to help people directly, to make a difference in their lives during what can be an incredibly stressful time."

Caring Transitions
Mar 6th, 2025
A Fresh Start for Safety and Comfort

At Caring Transitions of Denver Central, Caring Transitions specialize in helping seniors and families simplify their homes, making them safer and more enjoyable.

PR Newswire
Feb 18th, 2025
Caring Transitions Expands Within Denver Area With The Launch Of Park Hill And Commerce City Location

"I'm here to bring peace of mind, integrity, and relief to seniors and their families, and to make a positive impact on my new community."

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2025
Caring Transitions Of Greenwood Opens To Support Seniors And Families Through Life Transitions

"We are proud to serve Greenwood and the surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide peace of mind during life's transitions."