Helsom and Associates

I was looking to hire an appraiser for a small commercial property located in Detroit. I was referred to this company via a friend of a friend. I called the company to see how long they have been in business. I was a bit skeptical as their website said they had over 40 years of experience. I wasn't sure if that meant the actual company, or the people who worked there had a cumulative 40 years of experience. I was also a bit leery when the owner's email address was .msn and not hiscompany.com. I was even more concerned when he answered his own phone. In my experience, a firm that has been around for over 40 years and successful, would at least have an admin or receptionist answering phones. Be that as it may. After I asked him how long he was in business, he started grilling me with questions about my property, which I was not calling him to discuss, and I purposely did not want to show my cards at this point in the process. He became very agitated and defensive and actually stated that he didn't think I was a serious candidate for his services...and then he just hung up. I would never employ a company with whom I cannot ask detailed questions or whose expertise cannot be tested without acting like an impetuous child.