Estate Sales & Home Cleanouts in Metro Detroit
If you are handling the home of a parent or loved one in Detroit, the suburbs or Ann Arbor, we can put you in touch with a local estate sale company that knows the area.
Our service is free to families. Call (248) 692-9335 or fill out the form on this page.
We serve: Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Troy, Rochester Hills, Novi, Livonia, Dearborn, Canton and Ann Arbor.
Comparing companies yourself? See the best estate sale companies in Metro Detroit.
Things Families in Metro Detroit Should Know
- Many homes here have full basements and garages with tools, holiday decorations and furniture. A good company prices those too.
- An empty house in a Michigan winter needs the heat kept on or the pipes winterized. Let the company know your timeline.
- Some home insurance policies change when a house sits empty. It is worth a call to the insurance company.
Before You Call
It helps to have this information ready:
- Who can sign for the estate (usually the executor or personal representative)
- The address of the home and how to get in
- When the house needs to be empty
- A list of things the family wants to keep
What Sells Well Here
Tools and workshop equipment, mid-century furniture, holiday decorations, records and stereos, vintage kitchenware, and bedroom and dining sets.
Probate Courts Near the Home
| Where the home is | Court |
|---|---|
| Wayne County (Detroit, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe) | Wayne County Probate Court |
| Oakland County (Birmingham, Troy, Novi) | Oakland County Probate Court |
| Macomb County | Macomb County Probate Court |
| Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor) | Washtenaw County Probate Court |
General information only, not legal advice.
Common Questions in Metro Detroit
How much do estate sale companies charge in Metro Detroit?
Estate sale companies in Metro Detroit typically charge a commission of 30% to 50% of the sale total and pay the family the rest. Empty the Home's referral service is free to families.
Do I need to live in Michigan to arrange an estate sale?
No. A local company can visit the home by video, keep the keys and handle the sale and clean-out, even if you live out of state.
What sells well at estate sales in Metro Detroit?
Tools and workshop equipment, mid-century furniture, holiday decorations, records and stereos, vintage kitchenware, and bedroom and dining sets.
What should I know about an empty house in a Michigan winter?
Keep the heat on or have the pipes winterized so they don't freeze, and check whether your home insurance changes when the house sits empty. Tell the company your timeline so they can plan around it.