6 Reasons Winter is a Great Time to Sell Your Home
Sometimes people tell me that they really want to sell their house now, but they think they should wait until spring or summer. The common misperception is that homes don’t sell in the winter. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! Experience has shown me that there...
Richard Besel and Jamie Pullen – Every Move Has A Story – November
Richard Besel and Jamie Pullen made the move all the way from California to Grand Rapids, with their 12-year old son, Miles, for Richard’s new job with GVSU. When they did, they knew they’d need two things in a home that they hadn’t needed before: a guest room for...
How to Negotiate the Home Inspection as a Buyer
When it comes to the home inspection part of the home buying and selling process, market conditions really matter. In a buyer’s market, it’s much easier for the buyer to make requests before closing on a home. In a seller’s market, however, things aren’t quite as...
The Sloan Family – Every Move Has a Story – October
Stacey Sloan, and her two daughters, loved their vintage home in Spring Lake. The cute cottage style home had a lovely sun-room, great deck, and lake views. She’d invested years in fixing it up and creating a home she loved by adding new floors, an outdoor patio and...
The Value of Buyer’ Agents: Why It’s Important to Hire A Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home
You’ve decided it’s time to buy a home! How exciting. You begin by clicking around on the internet and see a fabulous home. You can’t wait to get inside—you just know this is the one! You go to the open house. The listing agent tells you about the home’s...
Paul, Marcie and Dax – Every Move Has a Story – September
Paul and Marcie Boudro were living in a single-family ranch in Cascade with their toddler Dax when they came across a property for sale online. While they weren’t ready for a move yet, they enjoyed looking at pictures of other houses. They loved their home but longed...
How to Buy in a Seller’s Market
The Grand Rapids real estate market has been hot for the last few years with homes selling quickly and for higher prices than in the past. With bidding wars, competing buyers waiving contingencies, cash offers, and more, frustrated buyers can feel like they’ll never...
Jamal, Jazz and Jayce – Every Move Has a Story – August 2019
When Jamal Chilton and Jazzlynn Yarbrough , who’d been renting a home for a couple of years, became pregnant with their first child, they were so excited! They decided it was time to find a home of their own, where they could make the family memories they’d dreamed of...
Sure, list your house FSBO. It will “likely” sell!
Okay, I know you’ve all heard me say it. Don’t go For Sale By Owner. And I’m sure you’re like “Yea, yea, here she goes again.” Before you say that, let me tell you a couple of stories that happened JUST this month, and then form your opinion. It’s no secret that those...
Brooke Marie Collective
Keller Williams Realty East
1555 Arboretum Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Cell: 616-881-6327
Office: 616-575-1800