Which companies specialize in downsizing services in
San Francisco?

Senior Settlers Provides comprehensive senior move management, including downsizing, planning, and storage solutions.

Changing Places Offers estate resolution, appraisal coordination, moving, and estate sale services for seniors.

Step By Step Downsizing Focuses on consulting, organizing, and managing downsizing projects, useful for families new to the city.

Universal Senior Solutions Specializes in compassionate senior move management, decluttering, and logistics.

WellRive Offers move management and downsizing services with extensive experience.

Estate BALANCE Manages household moves, downsizing, estate liquidation, and home transitions for seniors, coordinating various professionals.

Senior Downsizing & Move Management Cost Comparison

Senior Settlers $4,000 – $10,000+ Full senior move management, downsizing plans, packing, relocation coordination, and storage solutions. Longtime homeowners needing hands-on guidance.

Changing Places $5,000 – $15,000+ Estate resolution, appraisal coordination, move management, estate sales, and liquidation. Estates, inherited homes, complex transitions

Step By Step Downsizing $2,500 – $6,000 Consulting, organizing, decision support, downsizing project management. Families new to SF or downsizing for the first time

Universal Senior Solutions$3,500 – $9,000 Compassionate senior move management, decluttering, logistics, and coordination. Seniors needing emotional + logistical support

WellRive$4,000 – $12,000+ Full-service move management, downsizing, packing, and relocation. High-touch moves with strong operational execution

Estate BALANCE $5,000 – $14,000+ Household moves, downsizing, estate liquidation, vendor coordination. Multi-layered estates and family-managed transitions

Cost Breakdown (What Drives the Price)

• Home size & length of ownership (20–40+ years = more sorting)

• Estate liquidation or sales (adds $2K–$6K+)

• Move distance & timing urgency

• Storage coordination

• Level of emotional decision support needed

Quick Buyer’s Guide

• $2,500–$4,000 → Consulting + light downsizing guidance

• $4,000–$7,500 → Most common range for SF downsizers preparing to sell

• $8,000–$15,000+ → Full white-glove senior transition or estate resolution

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