WHO WE ARE
Our Story
Paul is one of the owners of High Sierra Estate Liquidation, alongside his brother Kirby. Together, they have been liquidating homes and businesses throughout Northern Nevada for over 15 years. Born and raised in Reno, Paul and Kirby have owned and operated multiple local businesses for more than 30 years. High Sierra Estate Liquidation is a true family business, built from the ground up—not a franchise purchased for a marketing plan, but a company formed through hard work, dedication, and a genuine commitment to helping people through difficult transitions.
The integration of estate liquidation with real estate services grew out of firsthand experience. Time and again, they saw families, trustees, and professionals struggling without clear organization or consistent guidance. In response, they created a streamlined, client-focused process that brings everything under one roof. With a single point of contact and the experience to handle even complex situations, their approach keeps clients on track, reduces stress, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Paul is also a Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA) appraiser and serves as the primary point of contact for real estate transactions, providing continuity, informed valuation, and a smooth transition from liquidation through close of escrow.
Testimonials
Evelyn Meletlidis
"We had the most incredible experience with High Sierra Estate Liquidation .
After my father passed away, it was an extremely difficult time. As the sole caregiver for my mother and with no family nearby, I faced an enormous undertaking. From the very first conversation, Paul and Kirby brought us comfort, professionalism, and compassion.
Beyond the estate sale, they also offered real estate services through their separate business, which turned out to be an incredible blessing. Having both needs handled by people we trusted made the entire process seamless.
Paul and Kirby are true professionals — honest, dependable, and excellent communicators. Paul provided thoughtful guidance at every stage, always with integrity and without pressure. Their solutions-oriented approach made every challenge manageable, and I affectionately nicknamed Paul “Iron Man” for his can-do attitude.
They went above and beyond organizing and executing a complex estate sale with outstanding success. The turnout was remarkable — the entire cul-de-sac was filled with people on the first day! Their network and hard work ensured a fantastic sale and a successful home sale, even in a soft real estate market.
We couldn’t have asked for better partners during such a difficult time. We will absolutely use their services again and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking trustworthy, compassionate professionals for estate or real estate needs.
THANK YOU, Paul and Kirby, for your exceptional service and dedication. Well done!"
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Ingrid Hamel
Estate Sale/Liquidation: By the time I contacted Paul, I was already overwhelmed with the magnitude and volume of items my mother had lovingly collected over many years – namely, over 1,000 dolls and plush toys. Upon my initial interview with Paul and his brother, they spent time going through every room of the house, asking appropriately important questions, and then provided a very reasonable estimate and explanation of the entire estate sale/liquidation process. Their knowledge, expertise and professionalism surpassed that of the previous three liquidators I had interviewed. Once hired, they continued to impress me by the speed in which they worked to organize each room, even the garage – and how efficiently they batched all the items. It was quite a feat! There were many, many items from dishes, to dolls, including china, nicknacks, boxed Barbies, stuffed bears, knitted items, tools, books, large furniture – you name it.
Over 300 photos were batched and posted to their website. I was astonished by how much work they accomplished in a short timeframe, given the circumstances. Even more impressive was the fact that after the sale, Paul removed all remaining items, had the windows and carpet cleaned, blinds replaced, and a fresh coat of paint throughout. Paul consulted with me at every turn and collaborated directly with the contractors I had chosen. I can’t express enough how grateful I was to have his guidance and help in this very overwhelming process. I would – without reservation – recommend Paul Yohey for estate sale and liquidation services.
Home Sale: Paul’s expertise in the Reno market was evident from our early discussions. Throughout the listing process, Paul was exceptionally communicative and promptly responded to every single voice and text message. My siblings and I were kept informed about every development along the journey to the final sale of the home, including Paul’s commitment to clearly explain contract and closing details up to the final closing day. We are incredibly pleased with the experience we had with Paul from start to finish. Ingrid Hamel