💼 Administrative Fee (Varies by Job)

Most projects begin with a one-time administrative fee, which covers approximately 10 hours of behind-the-scenes work, with an average price of $1200. The admin fee covers:

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• 📅 Scheduling

• 📨 Email and phone communication

• 📝 Proposal creation

• 📂 Data entry and clerical support

• 📋 Creation of your personalized Move Manifest (the job’s blueprint)

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This work is handled by your Senior Move Manager, who is licensed and certified by NASMM (National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers).

➡️ For smaller or simpler jobs, this fee may be reduced or waived.

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🔐 Job Retainer (Based on Project Scope)

 

Like most service-based companies, we begin each project with a job retainer, which is held in a separate account and applied daily to cover:

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👷 Labor by our field team
🚛 On-site services
📊 Project coordination and support

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Because our staff is employed year-round and paid on a regular bi-monthly schedule, this retainer ensures we’re able to assign and commit the right people to your project—without delay. We often have multiple Moving Miss Daisy jobs happening at once, so funding each job as it unfolds is essential to keeping everything running smoothly.

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Here’s how it works:

📅 We log all hours and job-related costs daily
💸 If the job extends beyond the original scope, a follow-up retainer may be requested
🔁 Any unused funds are refunded at the end of the project
🧾 A final invoice is issued only if there’s a remaining balance

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This is a simple, standard practice that ensures your job stays organized, properly staffed, and fully supported and funded from beginning to end.

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👩‍💼 Senior Move Manager – $125/hr

Your Senior Move Manager is your go-to expert—certified by NASMM and responsible for:

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• 🧠 Planning and oversight

• 🗣️ Client and vendor communication

• 🧭 On-site support during key phases​

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🛠️ Project Manager – $95/hr

The Project Manager works alongside the crew as your field leader. They:

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• 👥 Direct the daily team

• ⏱️ Keep things on schedule

• 🧩 Solve real-time challenges

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🌼 Daisy Staff – $75/hr per person

Our warm, reliable Daisy Staff handles the physical side of the move:

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• 📦 Packing and labeling

• 🧹 Organizing and staging

• 🏡 Unpacking and room setup

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They’re employed by us—not outsourced—and are fully covered by workers’ compensation and liability insurance.

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Need a customized estimate or have questions about what your project might cost?
📞 We’re happy to chat!