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21 Imagine the most difficult situation to buy a home. The home is in a flood zone, the buyer has poor credit or lacks funds, there are problems with the title, etc. I had none of these. I would argue that my situation was much more difficult. You see, I work in China full time, and only had a...
Early Bird Homes at Keller Williams RealtyWhat a great experience. Joel came to the house gave us some tips on things we should work on. When we finished he came by, got the house listed and six days later it was sold. The house was previously listed with another agent for about a year with hardly no action. Once it was listed with...
They've done landscaping projects. They had to dig out all the Boxwoods and I think there must have been at least eight Boxwoods that were four feet tall. Some of them were shorter, but the ones right in the front were at least four feet tall. So they took all of those out and then they...
When I finally decided I was going to use them, they changed their mind that they did not want to do it. It was kind of their area to begin with. There was no fee for the estimate. Their estimate was in the ball park. They were not real cheap, but they were not real expensive either.
Noonan Electrical ServicesJoe, the plumber, arrived pretty on time. My wife showed him where the problem was and he stated he thought he would only have to replace one of the lines running into the canister. The water to the refrigerator had been shut off since we noticed the problem back in April. Joe, without...
Miteff PlumbingPatrick went above and beyond inspecting my mothers home she put an offer in on. He spent 7 house inspecting 825 sq ft. The house ended up being unlivable and the agent tried to convince my mom it was still worth her offer price less $10,000. Patrick did not allow the agent to snow ball my...
Buyer's Inspector LLCCory was the nicest young man, very professional and respectful. He was on time and done a great job. We will use Northwinds again. I bought the special on Angie's List as a gift for my Son and Daughter-in-law. I am in real estate and I also manage property for others so it is nice to know...
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
As a Realtor, I am here to guide you through the process of buying or selling your home. From start to finish, I will be here to answer questions, tackle problems that arise, and help you achieve your goals.
As a Realtor, I am here to guide you through the process of buying or selling your home. From start to finish, I will be here to answer questions, tackle problems that arise, and help you achieve your goals.
I specialize in helping people buy, sell or invest in real estate in the Greater Lansing, MI area. I have a passion for helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership. If you are looking to buy your first or fifth home I can help make it a seamless transition. I am also a foreclosure specialist. If you are facing foreclosure and dont know your options please contact me. I can walk you through the process and find you a solution.
I specialize in helping people buy, sell or invest in real estate in the Greater Lansing, MI area. I have a passion for helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership. If you are looking to buy your first or fifth home I can help make it a seamless transition. I am also a foreclosure specialist. If you are facing foreclosure and dont know your options please contact me. I can walk you through the process and find you a solution.
Chris Wisniewski at Nowland Mortgage is an expert in a variety of home loans specifically for your individual needs. Chris mortgage expertise is in working to ensure you get the best value, service and loan product. We blend old fashioned customer service with digital technology to provide our clients with the highest quality financial services and the best rates available in our area. Chris will work with you one on one to ensure you get a financial solution that is tailored specifically to meet your financing needs. Whether you are a first time home buyer, purchasing your dream home, refinancing an outstanding loan, or consolidating debt, Chris can help you find the right loan program. As market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, it is important you're dealing with a top professional who is able to give you quick and accurate financial advice. We will help you choose from a wide variety of mortgage products and take advantage of competitive mortgage rates. Our goal is to simplify the mortgage product selection and qualification process for our valued clients. We strive to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. We welcome you to browse our website, check out the different loan programs we have available, use our decision-making tools and calculators, and use our secure online application to get started. After you have applied, Chris will call you to discuss the details of your loan, or you may choose to set up an appointment using our online form. As always, you may contact Chris anytime by phone or email for personalized service and expert advice. We look forward to working with you. Chris Wisniewski at Nowland Mortgage NMLS #: 1771160. Nowland Mortgage MI 1189057.
Chris Wisniewski at Nowland Mortgage is an expert in a variety of home loans specifically for your individual needs. Chris mortgage expertise is in working to ensure you get the best value, service and loan product. We blend old fashioned customer service with digital technology to provide our clients with the highest quality financial services and the best rates available in our area. Chris will work with you one on one to ensure you get a financial solution that is tailored specifically to meet your financing needs. Whether you are a first time home buyer, purchasing your dream home, refinancing an outstanding loan, or consolidating debt, Chris can help you find the right loan program. As market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, it is important you're dealing with a top professional who is able to give you quick and accurate financial advice. We will help you choose from a wide variety of mortgage products and take advantage of competitive mortgage rates. Our goal is to simplify the mortgage product selection and qualification process for our valued clients. We strive to create lasting relationships with each of our clients so that we may continue providing excellent service for many years to come. We welcome you to browse our website, check out the different loan programs we have available, use our decision-making tools and calculators, and use our secure online application to get started. After you have applied, Chris will call you to discuss the details of your loan, or you may choose to set up an appointment using our online form. As always, you may contact Chris anytime by phone or email for personalized service and expert advice. We look forward to working with you. Chris Wisniewski at Nowland Mortgage NMLS #: 1771160. Nowland Mortgage MI 1189057.
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!
Irish Roofing & Exteriors services the West Michigan community, providing quality work for your home or business. Ensure that your investment is well protected with Irish Roofing, where we are craftsmen, not contractors. Services Include: Roofing Replacements & Installation, Siding Installation, and Gutter Installation.
"We are very pleased with our new roofing and gutters! Irish did all the roofing in one day and the gutters in less than a day. The crews were friendly, with good communication and questions about what we wanted. And we really appreciated the estimating and customer service by Mike Belfer, who followed through on all the phases. Many thanks!"
Dan H on April 2023
Irish Roofing & Exteriors services the West Michigan community, providing quality work for your home or business. Ensure that your investment is well protected with Irish Roofing, where we are craftsmen, not contractors. Services Include: Roofing Replacements & Installation, Siding Installation, and Gutter Installation.
"We are very pleased with our new roofing and gutters! Irish did all the roofing in one day and the gutters in less than a day. The crews were friendly, with good communication and questions about what we wanted. And we really appreciated the estimating and customer service by Mike Belfer, who followed through on all the phases. Many thanks!"
Dan H on April 2023
Mission Statement It's my mission to ensure my clients buy the home they want, not the one I would like to sell them. I will go above and beyond my clients expectations, providing an open line of communication at the highest level. Vision Statement My vision is to separate myself from other realtors and network with the established relationships built through my clients.
Mission Statement It's my mission to ensure my clients buy the home they want, not the one I would like to sell them. I will go above and beyond my clients expectations, providing an open line of communication at the highest level. Vision Statement My vision is to separate myself from other realtors and network with the established relationships built through my clients.
Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management thru Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Tomie Raines Realtors
Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management thru Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Tomie Raines Realtors
We are you local real estate experts, with over 20 years of experience! Our team of licensed agents will go above and beyond the make sure your home is listed and marketed to get you the most out of your largest asset, and if you're looking to buy a home, our experienced buyer's agents can help find exactly what you're looking for!
We are you local real estate experts, with over 20 years of experience! Our team of licensed agents will go above and beyond the make sure your home is listed and marketed to get you the most out of your largest asset, and if you're looking to buy a home, our experienced buyer's agents can help find exactly what you're looking for!
Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.
Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.
Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:
How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?
You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.
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