Meet Our Team
At Tamera B. Senior Transitions & Move Management Services, we are committed to helping older adults and their families navigate life's transitions with compassion, professionalism, and personalized support.
We combine senior transition planning, move management, real estate expertise, and hands-on transition support to simplify every stage of the process. Whether the goal is to age in place, downsize, prepare a home for sale, or relocate to a new living environment, we work together to provide practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Tamera serves as your primary Senior Transition Specialist, developing personalized transition plans, coordinating services, and guiding families through every step of the transition. Deborah provides hands-on transition support, assisting with decluttering, organizing, transportation, temporary non-medical caregiving, and other practical services that help make each transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Together, we are dedicated to helping seniors move forward with dignity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Tamera Bradford, MBA, REALTOR®, SRES®
Founder & Owner
Licensed Illinois REALTOR® | Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Tamera Bradford is the Founder of Tamera B. Senior Transitions & Move Management Services, where she helps older adults and their families navigate aging in place, downsizing, home sale preparation, move management, and senior living transitions with confidence and peace of mind.
As a licensed Illinois REALTOR®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Tamera brings a unique combination of transition planning experience, real estate expertise, and compassionate guidance to every client she serves.
Senior Transition Expertise
For several years, Tamera has worked with older adults and individuals with disabilities, helping them navigate housing decisions, life transitions, and community-based living. Her experience includes coordinating complex transitions, connecting families with community resources, and developing personalized plans that promote safety, independence, and quality of life.
She has extensive experience assisting clients with:
Aging in place planning
Downsizing and move planning
Home sale preparation
Senior living transitions
Community resource coordination
Family transition planning
Housing and relocation guidance
Real Estate Expertise
As a REALTOR® and Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), Tamera understands that buying or selling a home later in life involves much more than a real estate transaction. It often requires thoughtful planning, coordination, and an understanding of each family's unique goals.
She works closely with clients who are:
Preparing a longtime family home for sale
Downsizing to a smaller home
Relocating closer to family
Transitioning to a senior living community
Planning for future housing needs
Real estate services are provided through Keller Williams Preferred Realty.
Professional Background
Before founding her private practice, Tamera spent several years working in behavioral health and senior transition programs, where she developed extensive experience supporting individuals and families through significant life changes.
Her background includes:
More than seven years of case management and transition planning experience
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Care Manager of the Year (2023)
Extensive collaboration with healthcare providers, housing professionals, and community organizations
Experience coordinating successful transitions from skilled nursing facilities to community living
Today, that experience allows her to anticipate challenges, simplify complex transitions, and provide thoughtful guidance tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
A Personalized Approach
Tamera believes every senior transition deserves compassion, organization, and a personalized plan. Whether helping a client remain safely at home, prepare for a move, or navigate the sale of a longtime family home, her goal is to reduce stress, coordinate trusted resources, and provide families with the confidence they need to move forward.
She is committed to helping older adults preserve their independence, dignity, and quality of life while making every transition as smooth and successful as possible.
Deborah Sims
Senior Transition Support Specialist
Deborah Sims brings more than 30 years of caregiving and customer service experience to Tamera B. Senior Transitions & Move Management Services, providing compassionate, hands-on support to older adults and their families during times of transition.
Known for her patience, kindness, and dedication, Deborah helps make the transition process less overwhelming by assisting with the practical tasks that often accompany a move or a change in living arrangements.
Areas of Support
Deborah provides personalized transition support, including:
Decluttering and organizing
Downsizing assistance
Sorting belongings (Keep, Donate, Sell, or Discard)
Packing and unpacking support
Home preparation for a move
Transportation to appointments and errands
Light meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Companionship during the transition process
Temporary non-medical caregiving support while long-term services are being arranged
A Compassionate Approach
Deborah believes every older adult deserves to be treated with dignity, patience, and respect. She understands that leaving a longtime home or adjusting to new surroundings can be both emotional and overwhelming.
Her calm, supportive presence helps clients feel comfortable while providing practical assistance that allows families to focus on spending quality time together instead of managing every detail on their own.
Working Together
Deborah works closely with Tamera throughout the transition process.
While Tamera develops the personalized transition plan, coordinates services, and oversees the project, Deborah provides the hands-on support that helps put that plan into action.
Together, they help families navigate every stage of the transition with compassion, organization, and personalized attention.
Our Commitment
Every family deserves a trusted team that treats their loved one with the same care and respect they would expect for their own family.
Deborah is proud to help make each transition smoother, more organized, and less stressful by providing dependable, compassionate support every step of the way.
"Serving others isn't just what I do—it's who I am."
