Whitecaps Client Appreciation Party 2019 Recap

By Mark Deering | 06/01/2019

Wow! What a night! We had so much fun visiting with current and past clients! Our very own Casey Hague kicked off the game with the first pitch, and we did a 50/50 Raffle for the Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs, which was pretty successful. The Centennial Dream Deck was full of families that have been…

Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

By Mark Deering | 05/14/2019

You’ve saved and planned and you are finally ready to buy your first home or move up to a larger one. It’s fairly easy to figure out how large a mortgage you can fit into your budget. Your real estate agent has tables and formulas that can determine the percentage of your income that’s reasonable…

Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs

By Mark Deering | 05/10/2019

The Grand Rapids Dirt Dawgs is a youth mountain biking program that runs for 6 weeks over the summer. Mark Deering talks with Dirt Dawgs founder Danielle about the program and how to get involved. Want to learn more? Check out their website.

Whitecaps Client Appreciation Party 2019-Promo 2

By Mark Deering | 05/08/2019

Spots are filling fast! Less than 40 left! We are so excited for our party this year! Can’t wait to see everyone!

What is a Zillow Zestimate?

By Katy Wolffis | 03/28/2019

Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Wondering what it is and how accurate it could be? Jay breaks it down and offers advice on getting an accurate estimate for your home.

Are Zillow’s Zestimates Accurate?

By Mark Deering | 03/28/2019

Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Many people quickly view these Zestimates and believe that their home is worth that price, when the truth is different. Zestimates are a quick and dirty estimate of your home’s value based on other homes in the area, value history, and other…

Defining the Relationship – Buyers Agency

By Mark Deering | 03/26/2019

Just getting started in the home buying process? Let’s define the relationship! Mark gives an overview of what the first step looks like when working with our team to find your next home. Exclusive Buyer Agency Contract – Short Form (version 1)

Intro to Trello Tutorial

By Mark Deering | 03/20/2019

There are a lot of tools out there to help keep you organized. One of our favorites is Trello, an online project management tool. At the Mark Deering Team we use it everyday to collaborate on projects and make sure those projects are getting completed. Mark walks you through the basics of using this tool…

Counteroffer Tips for Sellers

By Mark Deering | 03/15/2019

You’re selling your home at a price decided upon with the help of your real estate agent. Together you have researched the market and prepared to list your home at a price you believe to be viable and suited to the condition of the property. A potential buyer makes an offer, but it’s lower than…

#REMAXAdventures and RemaxAdventures.com

By Mark Deering | 01/28/2019

The Deering team is very passionate about keeping healthy and active outside of work! Yes we love real estate and helping families find their dream homes, BUT we also love living life and experiencing adventures with clients and friends! Because of our passion for adventures, we created a separate website that showcases all things Adventure!…

Deering Team entered the Drone Zone!

By Mark Deering | 01/26/2019

We are pumped to announce we will be shooting a good amount of drone footage for 2019! We already love video and sharing experiences, but this will take things to a whole another level (see what I did there)! We purchased a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. The reviews are outstanding and we are ready to…

Deering Team Book Club

By Mark Deering | 01/24/2019

The Deering Team believes that constant growth, learning, sometimes failing is the key to your success! We started a book club with friends, clients, business owners, athletes, and just about anyone who wants to join! Our goal is to read 1 book a month! We collectively select each months book by taking a poll. We…