Modern Estate Services

Bringing an innovative and sustainable approach to a centuries old practice.

For high-end Bay Area estates, the traditional tool kit for managing the transfer, resale, donation and disposal of assets is outdated and fraught with unnecessary risk. RECLAMATION offers innovative and creative solutions that harness modern technology to maximize value for estate holders and minimize waste. Here’s how we do it.

People First:

Handling estate affairs is emotionally difficult work. For family members and trustees, the process can be overwhelming as old memories are relived with each closet, cabinet and drawer. Our team recognizes the importance of navigating these emotional waters with compassion and empathy, ensuring that each client feels supported throughout the process. This is the most important work that we do, and we take it very seriously.

Bespoke Services:

Every estate is unique and requires a tailored approach to meet the individual needs of our customers. We offer a wide range of services that solve for every possible scenario, ensuring that each aspect of the process is handled professionally and efficiently. Our team works closely with clients to assess their needs. This discovery process is incredibly important, enabling us to compile tailored solutions to match their specific requirements. By offering a wide array of customizable solutions, we ensure that each client's specific needs are addressed, making the estate management process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Sustainable:

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of estate sales by reducing the amount of waste generated. According to the EPA, furniture waste in America is a significant problem, with approximately 9.69 million tons of furniture waste generated in 2018 alone. Unfortunately, much of this discarded furniture ends up in landfills. Estates contribute substantially to this issue, as the time constraints and inefficiencies of current estate sale models often lead to an excess of landfill waste.

We focus on repurposing and recycling items whenever possible, reducing waste and ensuring that fewer valuable resources end up in landfills. By utilizing our offsite sales approach, we have been able to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills by 80% compared to traditional sales.

Our network of local non-profit partners are there to receive and re-home donation items that then go back into our community helping families in crisis. We provide tax deductible receipts to our customers.

Speed, Value and Security:

We do everything offsite enabling us to get in and out fast. We’re set up to do first contact to taillights in 48 hours.

• Speed: By swiftly clearing the house, we enable clients to sell their property faster, without the delays caused by onsite sales. This expeditious process helps clients move forward in a timely manner.

• Maximize Value: Traditional estate sales have a loyal following of bargain hunters which results in lower resale prices. We bring everything back to our warehouse and list items across our diverse digital sales channels. We target high-affinity buyers, giving us the opportunity to pass that increased value back on to our customers.

• Protect Estate Holders: Traditional onsite estate sales come with several risks, including damage to the property from shoppers, personal liability from injuries, and break-ins. Thieves often target onsite estate sales, as they know when and where the sale is taking place, and that the house will be empty the night before the sale. By conducting sales offsite, we mitigate these risks and provide a safer, more secure experience for estate holders.

Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service to each and every client. We understand that settling the affairs of an estate can be overwhelming. We strive to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. With 20 years of experience in tech partnerships and business development, we bring a level of professionalism and polish to our work that sets us apart.

If you would like to learn more about our services, you can contact me at 415-902-8843 or email me: nate@reclamationfurnishings.com.

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