FAQS - Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’ve never done this before, what can I expect and what should I do to prepare?

    If you have decided to go the route of an estate sale, just worry about yourself. We can’t stress this enough. We recommend doing these 3 things.

    1 - set aside anything sentimental that you or loved ones would like to keep

    2 - remove, destroy, or shred any documents with sensitive information such as bank account information, social security numbers, etc….

    3 - dispose of any perishable food items that could attract vermin

That’s it! DO NOT DONATE ANYTHING! Don’t feel the need to organize unless you want to and helps your personal process. Just worry about yourself.

  • How much do your services cost?

         Typically 40% of the gross total sales, plus a fee for advertising, set-up and clear-out.

  • How much time do you need to get a sale ready?

    Generally it takes about a week to prepare for a sale, however, each situation is different and could possibly take more time.

  • What do I have to do to prepare for the sale?

    Not much. The hardest decision you have to make is what to sell and what to keep! We arrange, price, and conduct the sale. You are not present during the sale.

  • Am I better off giving my items away to charity?

    Possibly, but allowing us to conduct your sale gives you the option of keeping a portion of the sales proceeds and donating the remainder to charity. It's the best of both worlds.

  • What happens to the items that do not sell?

    There are a few options and we can discuss them and decide what is best for you. Most times after the sale, we can arrange for what is left to be taken away.

  • Should I try to conduct a sale myself?

    Possibly, if you are up to the task of organizing and pricing all the items you wish to sell and if you know the value of what you are selling. You will also need to know how to advertise effectively and, of course, how to conduct the sale! It's a pretty big job, and it's not as easy as one might think! In addition and on a more personal level, it's often difficult for family members to sort through and sell items that once belonged to love ones. Being aware and sensitive to this fact; we focus on the task at hand and get the job done in timely, efficient and respectful manner.

  • How do you let the public know about the sale?

    We list the sale on Estate Sale specific websites, our social media accounts, and on item-specific websites and social media. We send an e-mail (current proprietary list contains over 5,500 contacts) & finally, community standards allowing, we put up physical, professional A-frame signs in the surrounding area on the days of the sale.

  • Why choose Silver Lining Estate Sales over other estate sale professionals?

    I am the sole owner of the company, and I am a Las Vegas resident who has a good reputation in the community. I am knowledgeable concerning the valuation of antiques and collectibles. I pride myself on being dependable, energetic, honest and personable.

 

  • When should I expect to receive my money after the sale is over?

         In most cases we settle within 7-10 business days. Only in unusual circumstances would it take any longer, such as holidays and long holiday weekends.

  • Do you know anyone who...?

We do!  We have lots of trustworthy professionals we can recommend to you to help during this time.  Below is a list of realtors and car buyers.  Mention you are calling from our site.

For personal property appraisals, we recommend: https://appraisalslasvegas.com/

For automobiles, we recommend: https://www.motobucks.com/

For realtors, we recommend:

https://allisonjung.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EricaKBecker/

https://www.thenewhomeexperts.com/our-team/