• Look for these 3 red flags when shopping for a home,grandrapids-realestate

    Look for these 3 red flags when shopping for a home

    Call them “red flags,” or “warning signs” or even “whoa, don’t-buy-this-house” signs, but there are certain symptoms of a sick home that you need to be aware of before you fall in love with a sexy fireplace or a to-die-for backyard. Once you’re smitten, it may be too late. Now, don’t get me wrong, most […]

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  • Getting ready to sell? Depersonalize and get rid of clutter first,grandrapids-realestate

    Getting ready to sell? Depersonalize and get rid of clutter first

    Think back to a time when you, or someone you know, sold or traded in a car. There was some work to do before advertising it for sale or taking it to the car lot, right? It’s a rare car seller who’ll leave all the fast-food wrappers, empty plastic water bottles and crumbs left behind […]

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  • Should I sell my home as-is?,grandrapids-realestate

    Should I sell my home as-is?

    Ah, the need for speed in a real estate deal – we’re quite familiar with it. From clients who’ve taken a job out of town with an impatient employer to the need to sell a deceased family member’s home, “Should I sell my house as-is” is a common question. There are also the clients who […]

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