Joliet · Plainfield · Lockport · Romeoville · Homer Glen & More
Your next chapter starts here.
Life's biggest transitions deserve a steady, compassionate hand. We walk alongside seniors and their families — so that moving forward feels less like loss, and more like possibility.
How We Help
Three ways we make this easier
Every situation is different. Every family deserves a plan built around them — not a one-size-fits-all process.
Select the service that best describes your situation.
Downsizing Services
Less to manage. More to enjoy.
You've spent decades building a home. Now it's time to build a life with more freedom — less maintenance, less clutter, and more of what actually matters to you.
We make the move straightforward and stress-free, whether you want a direct offer on your home or a full open-market sale. You choose the path. We handle the rest. Open market listings carry additional seller responsibilities — see the Partnership Agreement for details.
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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 the challenge of transitioning a loved one out of their home, I saw firsthand how confusing, emotional, and isolating the process could be. There was no trusted guide — just a maze of decisions and no clear path forward.
Fresh Start Group exists to be the resource I wish we'd had. A steady partner who listens without judgment, explains everything clearly, and walks alongside your family — every step of the way.
Daniel Marquardt
Founder, Fresh Start Group
Local & Nearby
Rooted in Will County, IL
We live and work in the same communities we serve. These aren't just service areas — they're our neighbors.
Joliet
Will County seat
Plainfield
Will County
Lockport
Will County
Romeoville
Will County
Crest Hill
Will County
Homer Glen
Will County
Mokena
Will County
Frankfort
Will County
Don't see your city? Reach out — we'll do our best to help.
Take the First Step
The hardest part is starting. We make that easy.
Whether you're just beginning to think about a transition or you're in the middle of a difficult situation — we're ready to listen, without pressure and without judgment.
A free conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Just an honest talk about where your family is and what's possible — because you deserve clarity, not confusion.