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Buyer's Agent Seller’s Offer & Negotiation Checklist 🏡 Century 21 Professionals Seller’s Offer & Negotiation Checklist(What We Review Together Before Accepting Any Offer) 🔑 1. Purchase Price & Financing ☐ Offer price compared to list price☐ Buyer’s loan type (Conventional / FHA / VA / Cash)☐ Strength of loan approval (pre-approval vs. pre-qualification)☐ Down payment amount 💰 2. Earnest Money Deposit ☐ […]
Real Estate Agent 🏡 How to Find Out What Your Home Could Sell For in Today’s Market Check Online Estimates (Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, etc.) These tools give a quick ballpark, but they’re based on algorithms and can be off by thousands. Good for a starting point, not the final answer. Look at Recent Neighborhood Sales Compare your home to similar homes (size, age, style, condition) that sold in the last 3–6 months. […]
Real Estate Agent ✅ Seller’s Moving Timeline: What to Plan For After Your House Sells 📅 Right After Accepting an Offer (4–6 Weeks Before Closing) Hire a reputable moving company or reserve a rental truck. Begin decluttering — donate, sell, or discard items you don’t plan to take. Gather important documents (closing paperwork, warranties, utility account numbers). Schedule final repairs or agreed inspection items. 📦 3–4 Weeks Before Closing Start […]
Real Estate Agent Selling Your Home: Common Fears & How I Solve Them  Fear: Not getting the price I want. Solution: I provide a detailed market analysis and pricing strategy to position your home competitively and maximize your return.  Fear: Overpricing and sitting on the market. Solution: My pricing approach balances market data with buyer psychology to attract strong offers quickly.  Fear: High agent commissions. Solution: My marketing […]
Buyer's Agent A House Lifespan   Average Lifespan of Residential Home Components (New Construction) Based on U.S. construction data, NAHB research, and building material studies. Lifespans assume proper installation and maintenance. Overall House Structure Component Average Lifespan Well-built new construction home             70–100+ years High-quality masonry/concrete homes    100–150+ years Manufactured/modular homes          […]
Buyer's Agent August 2025 Newsletter    
Buyer's Agent Checklist of Condominium Documents Needed for Mortgage Loan Here’s a handy Checklist of Condominium Documents typically required by a mortgage lender when a buyer is purchasing a condo in Michigan. These documents help the lender determine whether the condo association and property meet financing guidelines (especially for FHA, VA, or conventional loans like Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac). ✅ Condo Documents Needed for Mortgage Loan […]
Home Improvements 🏡 Probate Real Estate Guide By Joseph White, Realtor® SRS, ABR Century 21 Professionals | Serving Oakland & Macomb Counties📞 586-230-7996 | 📧 myrealtorworld@gmail.com What Is Probate? Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate. If the person owned real estate in their name alone, the property must go through probate before it can be sold or […]
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Buyer's Agent Here are 7 tips to keep your A/C unit running at its best during the hot summer months: ☀️1. Replace or Clean the Air Filter Regularly Do this every 1–2 months during peak use. A clean filter improves airflow, boosts efficiency, and keeps your indoor air cleaner. 🌿 2. Keep the Outdoor Unit Clear Make sure the condenser unit has at least 2 feet of clearance. Remove leaves, grass clippings, or debris around […]
Buyer's Agent Here’s a snapshot of the current residential real estate market in Oakland and Macomb Counties (May 2025): 📍 Oakland County Median sold price: ~$359K–376K • up ~4–5% YoY redfin.com+2rocket.com+2thepernateam.com+2 Average days on market: 15–22 days, up from ~13–18 days last year redfin.com+1thepernateam.com+1 Market conditions: Still a seller’s market — almost half of homes sold above asking, majority under 30 days houzeo.com+4rocket.com+4rocket.com+4 🔍 Interpretation: Homes are selling relatively quickly with rising prices and […]
Buyer's Agent April 2025 Market Update: Single-Family Homes in Oakland & Macomb Counties By Joseph White, REALTOR® – Century 21 Professionals If you’re buying or selling a home in Oakland or Macomb County, the market continues to move fast. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s happening in the single-family residential market as of April 2025: 📍 Oakland County Highlights Median Sold Price: $355,258 (+4.5% YoY) Price per Sq […]
Real Estate Agent Commercial Metro Market Reports Q3 2024 The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) released its Q3 2024 Commercial Real Estate Market Insights, highlighting key trends across various sectors: 🏢 Office Sector Vacancy Rates: Remained at a record-high 13.8% in Q2 2024, though the pace of increase has slowed. Net Absorption: Improved to -42 million square feet, indicating a slight uptick in demand. […]
Uncategorized Condo Buyer Tip’s. First Step. The first step when buying a Condo.
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Uncategorized 7 Eco-Friendly Updates That Will Make Your Home More Marketable Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or just looking to lower your carbon footprint, you may be surprised to know these green updates have a low up-front cost and can increase your return on investment.     Install low-emissivity storm windows.  Low-emissivity storm windows reflect light back into the home, helping you save on […]
Uncategorized Are Open Houses Worth It? Before Covid-19, open houses seemed to be a Sunday staple activity for would-be homebuyers. However, as the pandemic put a halt to almost all in-person activities, the number of open houses dwindled—sellers didn’t want strangers in their homes and buyers didn’t want to be in the company of too many people. Click Here More
Uncategorized Arnold Palmer Floats The classic summertime beverage receives a cool upgrade. Chilled sweet tea is topped with tangy lemon sorbet and is garnished with fresh mint for a refreshing way to beat the heat.  Click Here for More
Uncategorized How To Shop for a Home Loan We are in a changing Real Estate Market. Learn more about shopping for a Home Loan. One of the first steps in the homebuying process is gaining pre-approval for a mortgage loan. This gives you a realistic idea of the home prices that you can afford and allows you to make a strong offer when […]
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