From where you’ve been to where you’re going
Moving is one of life’s biggest transitions. We make sure you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Whether you're relocating, downsizing, or clearing out a family estate, at Roots and Routes Move Managers we handle every detail — from the first sort to the last box — so you can focus on what's ahead, not the stress of getting there
Our Services
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A process built around you.
Every move is different. Every client is different. That's why we start with an in-depth consultation to understand your needs, timeline and budget. From there, we build a customized action plan that keeps everything on track and see it through from start to finish.
We give you peace of mind from day one.
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Deciding what to keep, gift, donate, or let go of is one of the hardest parts of any move. We guide you through the process with care and without judgment, helping you make decisions that feel right for your life ahead.
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We coordinate the sale, donation, consignment, or disposal of items that won't be making the move — including estate sales, auctions, and charitable donations — so nothing is left to chance.
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We manage the entire packing process with special attention to heirlooms and valuables, then supervise your professional movers on move day to ensure everything goes smoothly and arrives where it should.
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From cleaning to staging using a selection of client’s belongings, we can help prepare a property for sale.
Why Roots & Routes Move Managers
Peace of Mind
Moves can be overwhelming. We're here not just as logistics experts, but as calm, experienced guides who help families navigate decisions together — reducing stress and preventing burnout for everyone involved.
We're not a moving company. We're your move managers — which means we handle far more than the move itself. From planning and decluttering to estate sales and house sale preparation, we manage every decision, coordinate every vendor, and see every detail through to the end.
One call. One team. Everything handled.
Together, We've Got You Covered
Between us, we bring social work, bookkeeping, real estate, staging, project management, and the lived experience of moving across continents and through personal loss. But what we're most proud of is something harder to put on a resume: we are organized, hands-on, and genuinely sensitive to the emotional weight of what our clients are going through.
We understand that your belongings are more than objects. Your furniture, your photographs, your grandmother's china — these things carry stories. We handle them accordingly.
Whether you're rightsizing to a more manageable home, clearing out a family estate, or simply ready for a new chapter, Roots and Routes is here to make sure the journey is as meaningful as the destination.
Our Team
Leora Hahn
Co-Founder
Leora, a New Yorker at heart, brings a rare combination of empathy and expertise to every client relationship. With a background in social work and years of experience supporting seniors, she has always been drawn to helping people navigate life's most significant transitions with dignity and care.
When Leora's mother passed away on the East Coast, she found herself facing the overwhelming task of settling an estate and preparing a home for sale from a distance. A professional move manager stepped in — and the difference was profound. That experience didn't just help her family through a difficult time; it inspired her to offer that same compassion and guidance to others.
Leora also brings a sharp organizational mind honed through years working with conservatorships, bookkeeping, and supporting seniors. She will ensure every move is not just emotionally supported but meticulously planned and executed.
Esther Goldberg-Contreras
Co-Founder
Esther knows what it means to move. Having relocated multiple times between her homeland of New Zealand to Europe, the United States, and Mexico, she understands firsthand the logistics, the planning, and the countless details that go into starting fresh somewhere new.
Her professional background is equally well-rounded. With experience in project management in a large engineering firm, she excels at keeping complex processes organized, on schedule, and on budget. As a realtor and home stager, she developed a sharp eye for preparing homes for sale and transforming new spaces into environments that feel welcoming from day one.
Add to that a genuine love of gardening, decluttering, feng shui, and furniture arrangement, and you have someone who brings both precision and a personal touch to every project.
Have Questions? Let's Talk
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