Best Estate Sale Companies in Metro Detroit (2026)
By the Empty the Home TeamUpdated November 2026
If you need to sell the contents of and clear out a home in Metro Detroit, here are established local companies to consider. Below each, we list verifiable details — and unlike most “best company” lists, we tell you exactly how we chose them.
How we chose these companies
We list companies with a verifiable local presence, proper licensing and insurance, a real track record, and transparent terms, drawn from each company's own site and industry directories (EstateSales.net/.org, the NAEL and BBB).
These are not paid placements and Empty the Home is not affiliated with the companies listed. Star ratings and review counts change constantly, so we don't freeze them here — check each company's current Google and BBB profile before you decide.
At a glance
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron's Estate Sales | Birmingham, MI | Estate sales, auctions, cleanouts and certified appraisals |
| Poof! Estate Services | Metro Detroit, MI | Online sales, cleanouts and certified appraisals |
| Our Next Sale | Metro Detroit, MI | Over 40 years of combined experience (per their site) |
| Avalon Estate Sales | Bloomfield Hills, MI | States it has completed 1,000+ sales |
| Jamie's Attic Estate Sales | Downriver / SE Michigan | Fully insured and bonded |
The companies
Aaron's Estate Sales
Birmingham, MI · Serves Metro Detroit and Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties
- Founding member of the National Estate Sale Association (NESA)
- Fully insured and bonded (per their site)
- Estate sales, auctions, cleanouts and certified appraisals
Poof! Estate Services
Metro Detroit, MI · Serves Metro Detroit
- Full-service planning, staging and pricing
- Online sales, cleanouts and certified appraisals
Our Next Sale
Metro Detroit, MI · Serves Metro Detroit
- Family-run, with a background in senior care
- Over 40 years of combined experience (per their site)
Avalon Estate Sales
Bloomfield Hills, MI · Serves Metro Detroit
- Led by a certified personal-property appraiser
- States it has completed 1,000+ sales
Jamie's Attic Estate Sales
Downriver / SE Michigan · Serves Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan
- Over 25 years of experience (per their site)
- Fully insured and bonded
Other long-running companies in the area include Coughlin's Auctions (Clinton Township) and Hartt Estate Sales (Detroit).
What estate sales cost in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit companies generally charge a commission of 35–50% of total sales, and many require a minimum revenue estimate of about $5,000–$10,000. The market is centered on Oakland County (Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills).
For more, see what an estate sale costs, the questions to ask before you hire, and our Metro Detroit page.