Joliet · Plainfield · Lockport · Romeoville · Homer Glen & More
Senior real estate & transition services
for families in Will County, IL.
Fresh Start Group helps seniors sell the family home — direct as-is offer or open market listing — and coordinates downsizing, senior living placement, and estate liquidation, all under one trusted partnership.
Sell your home
We make a direct as-is cash offer, or list on the open market for top dollar. You choose the path.
We coordinate the transition
Downsizing, senior living placement, estate liquidation — we manage every detail so you don’t have to.
Start with a free conversation
One call with Daniel. No pressure, no obligation. Just honest answers about your options.
Our Services
Senior real estate & transition services — all in one place.
We specialize in helping seniors 60+ and their families navigate every part of a major life transition — from selling the home to finding the right next step.
Downsizing
Direct offer or open market — you decide.
We buy your home as-is for a direct cash offer, or list it on the open market for top dollar. No repairs, no cleanup, no juggling multiple vendors. You choose the path — we handle the sale, the move, and the belongings.
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A Word From Our Founder
“I built this because my own family needed it — and there was no one there.”
When my family faced letting the family home go, I saw how confusing and isolating the process could be. Fresh Start Group exists to be the resource I wish we’d had — a steady partner who listens, explains everything clearly, and walks alongside your family every step of the way.
Daniel Marquardt
Founder, Fresh Start Group
Hear From Our Clients
Real families. Real transitions.
Marcy, 79 — on what it felt like to have a trusted team walk alongside her through every step of her transition.
Ready to talk? We’re ready to listen.
Tell us about your situation and we'll reach out within one business day — no pressure, no obligation.
What to expect
- A personal response from Daniel within one business day
- No pressure and no obligation — ever
- Your information is never shared or sold
- A real conversation, not a sales call
Prefer to call?
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