About Us



Rick Phelan the owner of SilverLeaf Antiques and Home Furnishings specializes in Estate Sale Liquidations.  Rick and his team have successfully liquidated over 100 estates in the Santa Clara Valley since the 1980's. 

Rick's professionalism and respect for his customer's special circumstances has earned him countless referrals including the number one choice of many Real Estate Firms in the Santa Clara region.

For an Estate Sale proposal, call Rick directly on his cellular phone at 408-205-1875 or email him at:

mailto:info@silverleafantiquesonline.com

or Call SilverLeaf Antiques at
408-286-0404.

Estate Sale Shoppers:
To get email notifications of upcoming Estate Sales send an email to:
mailto:silverleaf6@sbcglobal.net
you will be added to our email list.  Also, keep and eye our for our ads in the San Jose Mercury Garage Sale section and Craig's list.

Below, crowds line up before the Estate Sale begins - this is a fun and exciting time!  The shoppers get to know one another and look forward to seeing Rick, Kent and their crews. 

It is a great time for all with lots of kidding, shopping and bargain hunting.  You'll see the serious professional Antique vendors as well as the novice Estate Sale shoppers all hunting for that one-of-a-kind unique collectible! 

It is important to come out on the first day to get the best selection - usually about 1/2 of the merchandise is sold in the first day.  At the end of the 3-day sale ALL MERCHANDISE IS GONE FOREVER!!  
 

 
Crowds line up and socialize before the Estate Sale opens.

 

 
Costume and Estate Jewelry is available at most Estate Sales and Securely locked up and managed by the SilverLeaf Antiques staff.

 

Affiliates



Real Estate:

LuAnn Welch, Realtor - Specializing in Inheritance Sale and Estate Sale properties. 

With 24-years Real Estate Experience, LuAnn's goal is to have each client 100% satisfied with their homebuying or home selling experience - and to gain each client's future referrals. 

A member of the California Association of Realtors and the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, LuAnn is also a member of The Michael Ortegon Team in Downtown Willow Glen.  

LuAnn will listen to your needs and make recommendations for the best sales strategy designed to maximize your sales price and minimize your risk.  In addition, LuAnn will make this sometimes difficult and confusing process as easy for you as possible and will manage the construction, painting, flooring, staging, and cleaning contractors, as well as order all of the required reports in preparation for listing.  

LuAnn  professionally markets each home and works hard to get each home closed as quickly as possible.  Contact LuAnn for a home evaluation today at: 

www.LuAnnWelch.com
mailto:LuAnn@LuAnnWelch.com
(408) 309-0940
    

Construction Services:

TMSilva Construction, General Contractor.

Tim Silva specializes in remodels throughout the Santa Clara region and the Peninsula.  With over 20-years construction experience.  

Tim will address minor or major repairs needed to bring your home up to a competitive level or, to meet city and state mandated standards for selling, such as correcting items listed on the pest control report and the home inspection report.  

If you want to enhance the value of your home with a few  home improvements before you list it for sale, Tim will help guide you and give you a proposal that works with your budget. 

Tim's attention to detail has made him a preferred contractor for LuAnn Welch, Rick Phelan and many others. Tim is also an installation specialist for Kolbe custom doors and windows. 

www.TMSilva.com
mailto:Tim@TMSilva.com
(408) 291-0772
 

Testimonials



Testimonials:

"Dear Rick, Roger and I would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did with Ann's Estate...we were elated...we would not have gotten a tenth of the proceeds you did". Roger and Sue

"Dear Rick, I wanted to inform you that I am very pleased with the way you conducted my mother's estate sale last weekend.  As you know, I was concerned....however, you conducted the sale in a very professional manner...my wife and I were especially impressed with the "presentation" of all the articles offered for sale...you were true to your word that you would sell 90%-95% of the merchandise.  In our case, it was closer to 98%-99%...We will recommend you to all of our friends who are in need of an Estate Sale Specialist", Steven

"Dear Rick, Just a note to personally thank you for all your hard work...your selling skills out-perform anyone I have met to date", Elaine

"Dear Rick, Thank you for the excellent and professional estate sale you held for me representing the Harper Trust.  The entire three day event went exactly as you had advised it would, with no surprises...This was an emotional time for me.   The care you took with the household possessions of my dear friend was truly appreciated...", J. Colleen



All rooms of the home are staged, even the garage is staged for easy viewing and shopping.

 
New and collectible cars are also sold at Estate Sales