Sellers
Buy It, Don’t Blow It
You have found your dream house and the sellers have accepted your offer. It may seem like blue skies with nothing to do but pack and wait for the keys to the front door. However, be aware that there are still pitfalls to avoid so you don’t blow the deal before your closing date. Be…
Read MoreTips for Packing and Moving
“Moving is easy and packing is fun,” said nobody ever! Packing up everything you own is stressful and tedious, so follow a few simple tips to make your move more streamlined. Give yourself time Packing can be overwhelming, so pace yourself to help keep things organized. Pack non-essential or off-season items weeks before your move.…
Read MoreThe Highest Price May Not Be the Best
Much of the country is currently experiencing a strong sellers’ market. Homes are moving quickly and it’s quite likely a property may receive multiple offers. This is a strong position for you if you have your home on the market, but you need to be wise when judging which offer is actually the best one.…
Read MoreReduce the Stress of Selling
There are many unavoidable tasks to tackle as you prepare to sell your home and move. However, you can reduce some of the stress with this checklist. Use it as a guide to avoid over-thinking and over-doing a few things. You’ve got enough to do already! First: Hire an Agent You want to get the…
Read MoreYour Closing Date is Key
There are advantages to choosing a closing date either close to the first or close to the last of the month. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you have a vested interest in the closing date working for you. The date is negotiable until the contract offered by the buyer is accepted by…
Read MoreSelling Your Home with The Mark Deering Team
Selling your home can be a stressful and sometimes an emotional thing to do. After all, you are leaving behind a place where years of memories have been made. You want to work with someone you can trust and that can guide you through the process while looking out for your interests. So if you…
Read MoreHousing Market Changes with the Seasons
Spring has sprung, which means the housing market is in full bloom. “For Sale” signs are sprouting up along with azaleas and dogwoods as buyers start to search for new homes. Each year, around 40 percent of real estate transactions occur between the months of May and August, with peak inventory times varying some depending…
Read MoreA Seller’s “Love Letter”
Home inspections, sales history and a good school district are the kinds of things that tend to speak to a buyer’s head. A personal letter from you about your home can speak to the heart. A home sale is an emotional choice and a “love letter” about the features that have made your house a home…
Read More4 Reasons To Enjoy The Real Estate Ride With Us!
Don’t get us wrong – we have nothing but respect for those superhero owners/brokers who are out there on their own, going it alone in real estate. But we also believe there’s something to be said for realtors who are part of an ultra-connected network of other successful agents, all working toward the same ultimate…
Read MoreGrand Rapids – One of 2017 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets to Watch
Our grand city has made yet another national list! Grand Rapids always seems to be on a top ten list, be it for beer, art, tourism, and definitely real estate. This time Forbes Magazine has named Grand Rapids #4 on it’s list of 10 Hottest housing markets to watch. Grand Rapids is rising up the…
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