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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations

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1413 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025

Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "

Melissa P on October 2025


Century 21 Affiliatted

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Century 21 Affiliatted

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Experienced area Realtor with knowledge in home, lake, land, luxury, commercial real estate sales. 30+ years in home construction trades, and I ready to assist you next. I service all of S.W. MI. Allegan, Berrien, Vsn Buren, Kalamazoo, Portage, St Joseph areas.

Experienced area Realtor with knowledge in home, lake, land, luxury, commercial real estate sales. 30+ years in home construction trades, and I ready to assist you next. I service all of S.W. MI. Allegan, Berrien, Vsn Buren, Kalamazoo, Portage, St Joseph areas.


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Harris Auction Service

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Harris Auction Service

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56 years of experience

Family owned and operated auction service. Husband and wife team consults freely on asset liquidation and pre-auction needs and honestly gives genuine guidance of the auction method and whether it is a suitable way to liquidate one's assests, good, household items, farm equipment, industrial machinery and real estate.

Family owned and operated auction service. Husband and wife team consults freely on asset liquidation and pre-auction needs and honestly gives genuine guidance of the auction method and whether it is a suitable way to liquidate one's assests, good, household items, farm equipment, industrial machinery and real estate.


Mortgage And Real Estate Help

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Mortgage And Real Estate Help

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26 years of experience

Mortgage Loan Officer / Real Estate REALTOR (23 years’ experience) Specialties: Mortgages, Buyer’s Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting Edward P Kalavitz is a Mortgage Consultant/ REALTOR® Of Mortgage And Real Estate Help (Private Mortgage Guarantee / Morse Realty). At Private Mortgage Guarantee we strive to be your best resource in West Michigan when it comes to mortgages, selling or purchasing homes. As a Mortgage Consultant / REALTOR® it is my goal to provide the most up to date information, strategies, and advice to help my clients navigate the market. I Pride myself on business growth that is built on over 90% of my clients being repeat or referrals. My focus on education and planning ensures a smooth transition for my clients. Edward has a passion for building relationships and helping people accomplish their goals in real estate. He has many years of experience in the industry and has surrounded himself with a team of professionals to ensure outstanding results for his clients. Edward has developed strategies for Mortgage borrowers, sellers and buyers to succeed in any market and is excited to put his knowledge to work for you!

Mortgage Loan Officer / Real Estate REALTOR (23 years’ experience) Specialties: Mortgages, Buyer’s Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting Edward P Kalavitz is a Mortgage Consultant/ REALTOR® Of Mortgage And Real Estate Help (Private Mortgage Guarantee / Morse Realty). At Private Mortgage Guarantee we strive to be your best resource in West Michigan when it comes to mortgages, selling or purchasing homes. As a Mortgage Consultant / REALTOR® it is my goal to provide the most up to date information, strategies, and advice to help my clients navigate the market. I Pride myself on business growth that is built on over 90% of my clients being repeat or referrals. My focus on education and planning ensures a smooth transition for my clients. Edward has a passion for building relationships and helping people accomplish their goals in real estate. He has many years of experience in the industry and has surrounded himself with a team of professionals to ensure outstanding results for his clients. Edward has developed strategies for Mortgage borrowers, sellers and buyers to succeed in any market and is excited to put his knowledge to work for you!



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Keller Williams

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Keller Williams

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One of the first things a Realtor will do for a home seller is evaluate the property. This price won't necessarily be the same as the listing price. An experienced Realtor will know the local real estate market very well. If similar houses in the area are selling for more than their appraisal values, then the Realtor knows how much higher the seller can reasonably go. But if the market is really slumping, then the Realtor may suggest listing the home at its appraisal value or even slightly lower. Many Realtors will also recommend that the seller conduct a full inspection of the home. The advantage of inspecting a home before putting it on the market is to avoid being surprised by unseen defects in the property. Most buyers will request an inspection before making an offer, and hidden problems like cracked foundations and rusty plumbing could break the deal. It's better to fix those problems before trying to sell the house. A Realtor, as with other real estate agents, is an expert on the details that buyers look for in a home. Most sellers grow accustomed to the eccentricities of their homes without realizing that a few simple improvements could drastically increase the marketability of their property. Sometimes it's as simple as a fresh paint job, removing excess furniture and clutter, or tearing up carpet to reveal hardwood floors. Or a Realtor might suggest larger improvements -- like renovating a kitchen or bathroom -- that will considerably raise the value of the home. Realtors -- like other real estate agents -- know the most effective ways to advertise and market a home. Because a Realtor is a member of the local real estate association, he or she has access to an extensive network of buyer's agents. More than 50 percent of home sales are cooperative sales, where a seller's agent works with a buyer's agent [source: National Association of Realtors]. Your Realtor might include your home in a caravan, where groups of buyer's agents tour multiple properties. Because they're licensed real estate agents, Realtors are able to post listings for free to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a national database of homes for sale. This database is searchable by other real estate agents and by the public at Realtor.com. Savvy Realtors know what to include in these listings to make them most attractive to potential buyers. Clear, attractive photos are key, and the description should focus on all of the best qualities of the home without sounding too much like a used car salesman. More and more homebuyers are searching the Web for properties. A good Realtor knows which Web sites are the most popular with homebuyers and what search engine optimization strategies will get your listing to the top of Google. Community Web sites, like Craigslist, require a different marketing strategy than the typical MLS listing. A smart Realtor will tailor each listing to its potential audience. Once there are prospective buyers, the Realtor will to arrange showings and open houses. As the primary contact for the home, the Realtor is responsible for making individual appointments for showings. He or she is also responsible for making sure that the house is ready for each showing, which includes getting the current occupants to leave for an hour or so. For open houses, Realtors might even recommend hiring a professional home stager to add interior decorating and design touches that present the home in its best light. Once there's an interested buyer, the Realtor will be the chief negotiator and point of contact for all of the paperwork. The Realtor will guide the seller through the closing process. Now let's look at what Realtors can do for homebuyers.

One of the first things a Realtor will do for a home seller is evaluate the property. This price won't necessarily be the same as the listing price. An experienced Realtor will know the local real estate market very well. If similar houses in the area are selling for more than their appraisal values, then the Realtor knows how much higher the seller can reasonably go. But if the market is really slumping, then the Realtor may suggest listing the home at its appraisal value or even slightly lower. Many Realtors will also recommend that the seller conduct a full inspection of the home. The advantage of inspecting a home before putting it on the market is to avoid being surprised by unseen defects in the property. Most buyers will request an inspection before making an offer, and hidden problems like cracked foundations and rusty plumbing could break the deal. It's better to fix those problems before trying to sell the house. A Realtor, as with other real estate agents, is an expert on the details that buyers look for in a home. Most sellers grow accustomed to the eccentricities of their homes without realizing that a few simple improvements could drastically increase the marketability of their property. Sometimes it's as simple as a fresh paint job, removing excess furniture and clutter, or tearing up carpet to reveal hardwood floors. Or a Realtor might suggest larger improvements -- like renovating a kitchen or bathroom -- that will considerably raise the value of the home. Realtors -- like other real estate agents -- know the most effective ways to advertise and market a home. Because a Realtor is a member of the local real estate association, he or she has access to an extensive network of buyer's agents. More than 50 percent of home sales are cooperative sales, where a seller's agent works with a buyer's agent [source: National Association of Realtors]. Your Realtor might include your home in a caravan, where groups of buyer's agents tour multiple properties. Because they're licensed real estate agents, Realtors are able to post listings for free to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a national database of homes for sale. This database is searchable by other real estate agents and by the public at Realtor.com. Savvy Realtors know what to include in these listings to make them most attractive to potential buyers. Clear, attractive photos are key, and the description should focus on all of the best qualities of the home without sounding too much like a used car salesman. More and more homebuyers are searching the Web for properties. A good Realtor knows which Web sites are the most popular with homebuyers and what search engine optimization strategies will get your listing to the top of Google. Community Web sites, like Craigslist, require a different marketing strategy than the typical MLS listing. A smart Realtor will tailor each listing to its potential audience. Once there are prospective buyers, the Realtor will to arrange showings and open houses. As the primary contact for the home, the Realtor is responsible for making individual appointments for showings. He or she is also responsible for making sure that the house is ready for each showing, which includes getting the current occupants to leave for an hour or so. For open houses, Realtors might even recommend hiring a professional home stager to add interior decorating and design touches that present the home in its best light. Once there's an interested buyer, the Realtor will be the chief negotiator and point of contact for all of the paperwork. The Realtor will guide the seller through the closing process. Now let's look at what Realtors can do for homebuyers.



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Creative Funding Service, Inc.

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Creative Funding Service, Inc.

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26 years of experience

Creative Funding Service, Inc. is a licensed mobile home dealer that deals in mobile homes and manufactured homes in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. The primary focus of our business is buying mobile homes and manufactured homes from individuals that need to sell in the areas that we service. We pride ourselves on offering competitive offers to mobile home sellers.

Creative Funding Service, Inc. is a licensed mobile home dealer that deals in mobile homes and manufactured homes in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. The primary focus of our business is buying mobile homes and manufactured homes from individuals that need to sell in the areas that we service. We pride ourselves on offering competitive offers to mobile home sellers.



CreditGuard of America

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CreditGuard of America

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12 years of experience

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR DEBT AND CREDIT SOLUTIONS. CreditGuard of America, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit credit counseling agency that is committed to providing innovative solutions for simple to complicated debt and credit issues. CreditGuard provides credit counseling and debt management along with free financial education to consumers throughout the United States, using state-of-the-art technology and superior customer service.

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Real Estate Agents questions, answered by experts

Composite decking can greatly increase your home’s value, making this project a great home renovation cost for recouping your spending. Research from Remodeling’s 2024 Cost vs Value Report suggests that deck additions have an ROI of 82.9%, with an average resale value of nearly $14,600

Installing a deck on your property makes your yard more functional while enhancing the universal design and aesthetic of your outdoor landscaping. These added features can entice prospective buyers by making a home more sellable.

Property condition, comparables, market trends, and location influence appraisal.

From the underwriter to the home inspector, the team working to help you buy a house is there to make sure it is a sound financial decision and that the house is worth what you're paying for it. 

A sale can fall through when a mortgage lender discovers the cost of the home plus closing costs is too high for your current financial status. Another potential issue is that an inspector or appraiser can find issues with the home that halt the sale if the offer is far higher than what it's worth.

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

An estimate is more informal than a quote. Estimates are based on the contractor's prior experience, and they are expected to be off by 10% to 15% of the actual project cost and timeline. Quotes are more formal and require far more detailed information outlining the scope and cost of the project, including a thorough inspection of the area where the contractor will work. This is because the quote is expected to become a binding contract while an estimate does not have this expectation.

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