TRUSTED PARTNERS
Welcome to Christine's Trusted Partners resources page to provide invaluable insights and support in your real estate journey! Here, we’ve curated a list of vetted companies that are trusted to assist and dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, ensuring you feel confident every step of the way.
Architectural Landscaping & Estate Oversight
Miller Landscape & Outdoor Living (Bloomfield Hills/Birmingham): With over 60 years of local experience, they specialize in integrating outdoor spaces with a home’s architecture.
Sapphire Luxury Homes & Landscaping (Bloomfield Hills): Ideal for sellers who need a total outdoor "facelift" to meet the standards of a high-end listing.
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C. (WWRP): A premier full-service law firm based in Birmingham. They are known for handling sophisticated estate planning and tax matters for high-net-worth individuals and business owners.
Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. (BRMM): While they serve the Birmingham/Bloomfield area extensively, their main office is located in nearby Troy. They are widely recognized for their "holistic" approach, particularly in elder law and special needs planning.
Estate Sales
Aaron's Estate Sales (Birmingham): Recognized as a leading, full-service firm in Metro Detroit since 2011, they handle organization, pricing, and marketing for high-end and standard estates. They offer a 35%–50% commission structure with no upfront costs.
Estate Sales By Team Louie (Bloomfield Hills/Oakland County): A specialized team focusing on Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham, known for staging and cleaning services. They have expertise in antiques, collectibles, and jewelry, and often partner with local non-profits for post-sale donations.
Downsizing and Organizing
Serenity At Home (Bloomfield Hills/Birmingham): Offers tailored services for senior downsizing, luxury home organization, garage cleanouts, and moving management.
NEAT Method (Birmingham Bloomfield): Focuses on white-glove, turnkey home organization and seamless, stress-free relocations.
Beth Spiroff Organizing: Specializes in decluttering and organizing, serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
Elite Home Staging & Interior Curation
Impact Home Staging Experts (Troy/Birmingham): Michigan’s most experienced staging firm with a 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse of high-end furniture. Known for turning vacant estates into "editorial-ready" homes.
Amareaux Interior Design (Birmingham): Specializes in a "Legacy of Discretion." They are perfect for occupied luxury homes that need a sophisticated refresh or "editing" before photography.
Fine Art, Antiques & Estate Valuation
Heritage Appraisals (Metro Detroit): Led by ISA-certified experts, they provide USPAP-compliant reports for fine art, jewelry, and antiques—essential for your trust and probate clients.
DuMouchelles (Detroit): A world-renowned auction house that provides professional assessments for significant private collections and entire estates.
Luxury Relocation & Executive Moving
Realty Concierge Group (Metro Detroit): A standout choice for high-profile clients (athletes/executives). They offer "Arrival Elevation" services, meaning they don't just move boxes—they stock the fridge and set the scent for your first night.
Professional Movers.com (Walled Lake/Detroit): A local family-owned staple voted #1 in Oakland County. They specialize in senior transitions and have a dedicated "Perfect Move Process.
Senior Movers
The Senior Movers: Moving to a new home after decades in one place is a massive life event. Located in Troy, Michigan, they are a specialized relocation and advisory service that focuses exclusively on older adults in Metro Detroit.
Wealth Management
Foguth Financial Group: A retirement-focused wealth management firm that specializes in a "holistic" approach to financial planning. Their primary mission is to help individuals nearing or already in retirement find "peace and purpose" for their money by minimizing taxes and protecting assets.
This is a curated list of professionals I have personally vetted. Tell me what you need, and I can schedule a private introduction to any of these partners. Please contact me directly.
