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This question has been asked more times than I would like to admit! The argument whether or not the builder is going to pay the Realtors commission.  There are so many things to consider, but how about we consider the homeowners first, as they come 1st, in service and doing the right thing by all...
01/17/2016
Today, I had a great reminder why we get title insurance. We rarely hear anyone talk about it. You interview Real Estate agents, you shop for a loan, but do you ever ask what title company will be facilitating my closing and why?  What the title “insurance” policy covers? Did you know there is a ...
01/11/2016
Shopping for a loan can be overwhelming, especially if it is your first time. Loan products vary from lender to lender, community to community to state to state. When reading on line about different loan options -  what you are reading may not apply to your area or your situation. A good Realtor ...
01/11/2016
You are thinking of buying or selling a home and now it’s time to find your agent - contracts!  I am guessing you know to ask the common questions   How much do you charge How will you market my property How many home have you sold in the last year How well do you know my neighborhood  However he...
01/02/2016
When our bubble burst in Michigan, I listed many homes, where the homeowner was moving out of state.  Most times it was due to job loss or a better job/better economy. My phone has been ringing a lot lately with the comment “I am moving back to Michigan”! This is music to my ears.  Not because I ...
12/28/2015
Thanks to HGTV I get a lot of buyers who feel this is the way to go and it will be fun! For some it will be the way to go.  My husband and I only bought ”fixer uppers” due to how picky we are.  The “move-in ready homes were never to our liking, so paying the price of a move in ready home did not ...
12/26/2015
Pinterest - one of the fasted growing social media networks was not my favorite at the beginning, I thought of it more as on-line craft book. (I am not crafty) However many of my clients love it so I needed to be there with them. In 2015 we have done a lot with our Pinterest and have reach many w...
12/22/2015
When a Realtor meets a new client it can, in some ways be like dating. Lets look at the comparisons. We probably met on line or set up through a friend We decided to email or text communicate for a bit to see if we like each other We met the 1st time over coffee or a drink  After this initial,  f...
12/22/2015
You may have not thought of these   Dryer hook up View Services Which way does the sun set and rise What windows are outside your windows How old is the elevator Research the property manager My husband and I own a downtown condo in Grand Rapids.  We are both from big cities and although we love ...
12/19/2015
 These social media no-no’s will protect you when negotiating your home purchase or if you are selling a home.    Basically you should not say anything about the transaction till its done however if you can not stop yourself at least avoid these BIG no-no's  Do not tell the world how much you lov...
12/16/2015
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