Estate Sales and Relocation Specialist
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record.
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check.
- Applicants must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must demonstrate integrity, honesty, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Applicants must have strong customer-service and communication skills, with patience, compassion, and respect when interacting with clients, families, and sales customers.
- Applicants must be able to interact productively with co-workers and function well in a team environment.
- Applicants must be comfortable and willing to work in environments that are cluttered or of varying cleanliness.
- Applicants must have a smartphone for scheduling, timekeeping, and project management.
- The work requires frequent walking, extended periods of standing, going up and down stairs, and carrying household items and boxes; large or heavy household items are not moved.
- Most work takes place in clients’ homes, which may or may not be occupied and may vary in cleanliness and the quantity of possessions.
- The role does not require prior experience; retail, warehouse, cleaning, moving, or general labor experience is helpful.
- Sort and handle clients’ items for relocation, resale, donation, recycling, or disposal, independently or as part of a team.
- Use smartphones or tablets to list items for resale, take photographs, research items, and provide accurate descriptions; assist buyers during estate-sale pickups.
- Work under the direction of the on-site manager or team leader.
- Assist with daily work-site setup and cleanup at clients’ homes, including carrying supplies and items to and from vehicles, removing trash, and cleaning up after the work.
- Interact politely and compassionately with clients and their families, and respond appropriately to customer issues.
- Communicate positively and respectfully with clients, customers, and co-workers.
- Attend assigned shifts punctually and regularly.
- Follow company employee guidelines, operating procedures, and safety protocols.
- Perform other duties related to the company’s core services as assigned.
- Retail, warehouse, cleaning, moving, or general labor experience is helpful.
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