Review from a Homeowner/Seller…read more We had an excellent experience working with Aaron's Estate Sales, and we are truly grateful we trusted our instincts and chose them. While we were aware of some controversy and mixed reviews going in (which naturally gave us pause as homeowners) meeting in person with the team and better understanding their model, quickly put us at ease. From start to finish, the process exceeded our expectations. Sara, the team leader on our sale, was absolutely outstanding. She was an exceptional communicator, incredibly patient, and very knowledgeable. The entire team working over the two-weekend sale were fabulously attentive and helpful. Sara's professionalism and calm guidance made what could have been a stressful situation feel organized, thoughtful, and even enjoyable. She clearly cared about both our goals as new homeowners and the overall experience for buyers. When we acquired the home, it was filled with remarkable antiques, and we had factored the potential revenue from an estate sale into our plans for an extensive (and costly) historic renovation. Timing was also critical--we needed everything cleared quickly, but we were committed to ensuring that nothing of value was unnecessarily discarded. Just as important, we wanted the sale to feel welcoming and positive for shoppers, neighbors, and anyone from our community stopping by to appreciate the home. Much of the criticism we've seen about Aaron's centers around pricing. From our perspective as sellers, the results speak for themselves: approximately 95% of the inventory sold, across more than 1,000 transactions. With that volume, it's unrealistic to expect perfect pricing on every item. Most pieces were priced at or slightly below retail, and as the sale progressed, prices were reduced as needed to ensure items moved. That's simply how a successful estate sale works: pricing adjusts based on demand. Items that buyers felt were worth a premium sold early, and others sold once discounted. In the end, nearly everything found a new home. Some vocal critics (but supporters of our home restoration project) reached out hoping we would not recommend Aaron's. While we understand their desire to purchase antiques at rock-bottom prices for resale, that approach would have significantly reduced the revenue we needed to reinvest in the home. Even so, we saw many items quickly reappear on Facebook Marketplace at higher prices...proof that great finds and profitable deals were still made. As sellers, we exceeded our goals, and as homeowners, we'll always look back on this experience fondly. Aaron's Estate Sales, and especially Sara, played a huge role in making that happen. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Total scam. Suprised BBB hasn't flagged this company. They overcharge everything because whatever…read moredoesn't sell they get to keep as per the contracts they prepare for the homeowners. Once they clear the house after the sale they throw out what they don't want then put the valuable items in their private auction house, Block located in Ferndale. Prices are always going to be high they will never change. If it sells fine they made some money for the client. If it doesn't big deal then they make 100% profit in private auction. Aaron's is only still in business because they prey on people that don't know any better. Also the fact that the owner, Aaron going on podcast talking about Scientology puts it all in perspective. I tried to give them another chance this summer but they have become worse. Had to put Arron's to the blacklist along side Alter's Moving and Estate-sales.

I contacted this group for appraisal artwork and specialty items…read more Unfortunately destroyed by water damage. never followed up, after initial email pictures of damaged items. The value very expensive The vendor apologized So I updated review

From the owner: Bates Art Group provides insurance and estate appraisals of paintings, furniture, silver,…read moreporcelain, pottery, and antiques in Detroit, Michigan and throughout the Midwest. Please note: our team does not handle fine jewelry or gemstones.

Heritage Appraisals are easy to work with, they are fair, and art informative. I have been using…read morethem for years and appreciate their quality of work.

From the owner: Heritage Appraisals, LLC is a National appraisal firm based in Michigan that come to you, offer…read moreoffice visits and also service all 50 States that specializes in personal property appraisals of: Expertise (15th-21st century) * Fine Art * Paintings * Drawings * Etchings & Engravings * Sculpture * Art Glass * Jewelry * Antique Furniture * Silver * China * Collectables Appraisal Services * Insurance Coverage * Damage Claims * Charitable Donations * Estate. Will & Trust Planning * Divorce Settlements * Equitable Distribution & Dissolution * Estate Probate & Tax * Identification & Authentication * Investment Evaluations * Expert Witness & Litigation Support * Appraisal Review

Appraiser was very unprofessional asking personal questions such as why and how much we were…read morewanting to borrow said she had loan through same company and that she had many difficulties with loan process through same company we are using so we needed to be mindful of that

The lender requested this appraisal company. I let the appraiser know up front that I would let him…read moredo his job and stay out of his way. However I wanted to bring up some needed information to assist him so he does not just take information from county appraisers website. After showing this appraiser evidence of changes in square footage etc. he lead me to believe he took this documented information down. The appraisal was sent to the lender within 48hrs and sure enough, mistake after mistake was found. Per the lender, this appraisal company refused to correct their mistakes (one being a $40K swing per mismeasurement). Appraiser refuses to contact me. I'm starting with this review first but to give others insight before hiring them. Next actions will follow for negligence.