Serving Joliet, Plainfield, Lockport & Will County, IL
You’ve earned a life with less to manage.
Fresh Start Group is a senior-focused real estate and transition services company serving Will County, IL. We help seniors 60+ sell the family home — direct cash offer or open market listing — and coordinate every detail of the move that follows, so you don’t have to manage it alone.
Talk to Daniel about your home.
Tell us your situation and we'll reach out within one business day — no pressure, no obligation.
Learn more about how we help below
What’s Included
Nothing hidden. No surprises.
We handle the home
Direct offer, open market, or both — we present your options honestly and move at your pace.
Leave whatever you want behind
Take what matters. We take care of the rest. No sorting, no hauling, no stress.
We coordinate the move
Packing, movers, logistics — we can manage it so you don’t have to.
We connect where you’re going
We stay involved through your next step, so nothing falls through the cracks.
One person, start to finish
Daniel walks with you through every step. No handoffs, no strangers.
Your timeline, not ours
Fast close or a patient one — we work around your life.
Your Transition Partner
A personal word from Daniel
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A Note From Daniel
"Downsizing is one of the most personal decisions a family makes. I treat every home — and every person inside it — with the care and patience they deserve."
Daniel Marquardt
Founder, Fresh Start Group
Hear From Our Clients
Real families. Real transitions.
Marcy was 79 when she decided it was time to trade a large home for something simpler. Hear how the move into an independent living apartment gave her back her freedom — and her peace of mind.
Marcy, 79 — on moving from a larger home into an independent living apartment and never looking back.
Free Resource
Your Complete Guide to Downsizing with Dignity
We've answered the questions families ask us most — from understanding your property options to what happens to a lifetime of belongings. Free, practical, and delivered straight to your inbox.