Jules's Blog

Many times agent wonder where to get leads on listings.  With Commercial properties it can be even more difficult.  I have an interesting place to for you to start.  Attend your local planning commission meetings.   All developers who plan a project need to get their project approved on a townshi...

  In the interest of not going broke I decided to consolidate all of my advertising by creating a website for all of my lakefront listings (www.AllLakefront.com).  If you or someone you know is looking for lakefront property in Northern Michigan, please take a look at my site.  To all my fellow ...

Now that I have your attention... I wanted to share my story.  My intent is to simple share my story and offer some information.  If any of my fellow Realtors are looking for a change or are simply curious please read my story.  Until October 2007 I spent the past 17 years as an independent broke...

This past December I was approached by a friend who had a home he needed to sell due to a bankruptcy. He was 60 days away from the end of his redemption period.  He had a 1st Mortgage of $350K and a 2nd at $100K.  The 1st was through Countrywide.  The home which had been purchased just 2 years ea...

Over the past 6 months I have seen more and more offers come in that are significantly lower than the list price of properties in our office.  In some cases I have seen initial offers of more than 30% from the list price.  In past years I would not find that uncommon if a property was over priced...

Sales in Northern Michigan were slower in 2007 than previous years.  From the all time high in 2005 we were down about 20% (544 less sales than 2005).  While that may see like a lot I feel that is a natural correction and despite all the negative press I have found that there are lots of bargain ...

Despite all the news reports, the real estate business in Northern Michigan is actually pretty good. Statistically speaking the rest of the state (specifically Detroit) makes the rest of the state seem worse than it really is. I wish everyone would quit watching the news and stop paying attention...

INVESTORS / BUILDERS WANTED -  If you are an  Investor / Builder (or an agent representing one) looking for vacant lots or water frontage in the Traverse City Michigan area, please contact me. I have several area developments that have a proven track record of sales but the developer needs to get...

Here is a great tip for any agent trying to get free advertising exposure in your local community.  I recently decided to make a small flyer stating how I can help someone with the sale of their home if they were facing foreclosure (see below).  I printed 2 flyers to a page and printed a half doz...

First of all My name is Jules Yates (Associate Broker of Exit Realty Paramount in Traverse City, Michigan) ) and I can help you sell your property or negotiate a short sale for you anywhere in northern Michigan.  For those of you (non Realtors) out there who are concerned about loosing your home ...