Segments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) source segments	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | segments	3		5
Number of reportable segments | segments	3		5
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	$ 327	$ 0
Retirement Benefits Expense		3,683
DAMI | Progressive Subsidiary
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sources of financial and leasing transactions acquired | source	1
Operating Segments | Fixed Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	$ 404
Aaron's Business | Operating Segments | Fixed Assets
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	404
HomeSmart | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Other operating expense (income), net
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal		(4,600)	$ (4,600)
Building | Other Segments | Operating Segments
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain on sale of corporate office building	$ (11,100)
Building | Other operating expense (income), net
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain on sale of corporate office building		$ 11,100