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More Than A Job
A career in real estate comes with some significant challenges, even in a place as beautiful and friendly as Southwest Michigan. There is no steady paycheck, no guaranteed income, and it costs money just to call yourself a REALTOR®. You might put in months of work, only to have it fall apart. When there is no deal, there is no pay. But beyond the financial loss, there is an emotional price. You're not just brokering a transaction; you are investing yourself in these situations and directly affecting peoples' lives. Through real estate, you build relationships, and you care about the people you've come to know. Which is why being a REALTOR® can also be extremely rewarding in ways that many careers are not.
I took on a listing which had been on the market for more than a year with other brokerages. With few s...
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Adding Color And Curb Appeal
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Fix It Before It Prevents A Sale
Broken Windows. It seems minor, but a cracked window that you have no problem ignoring is a big deal to many appraisers. They view it as a source of heat loss and p...
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What Are You Looking For In A Home?
Imagining your dream home is one thing; actually finding it is something else. Compromise is a part of the buying process, so knowing what your top priorities are ahead of time will help you stay on track when purchasing a home.
Since most home shoppers now search for properties online, discovering the true value of a REALTOR® begins when you spot that "perfect one" and want to take a closer look. Your agent will help you with everything from connecting you with a lender for pre-approval to researching property history to negotiating the deal. But before you even tour a single house, your REALTOR® can save you time and hassle by learning more about you, your needs, and what constitutes your perfect home.
With some astute questioning, your real estate agent can drill down to the essential elements, sorting out the "would likes" from t...
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A Room With A View
You can change most anything about your home. With enough time and money, you can transform it from a neglected basket case to a show stopper. You can give it a new look and feel, inside and out. But one thing you can't change is the location. And since location is such a vital part of home ownership (think: neighbors, taxes and traffic), choosing the right location is supremely important.
But have you considered the view? What you see outside your window every day can impact not only your mood but also how you feel about living in your home. Here in Southwest Michigan, many of us look out at orchards, fields, woods or water. With this abundance of natural beauty, we can co...
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