Folks:   As we all endeavor to work by referral, I wanted to offer a referral that - on the face of it - seems to be quite interesting.  There is a company called Value Builders http://www.valbuilders.com/ that has an very interesting business model.    They go into a property that is in desperate need of updating (such that it is eating up equity), assess the potential sale value, and contract with the Seller to do an equity split on the increased value of the updates.  We, of course, benefit from higher home sales prices. The Seller benefits by getting a better net equity situation.  ValBuilders does their thing and makes their cut.   Our listing contracts are just like they always are...we just get a better home to sell.  THis is done with no money out of the client's pocket -- unless they cancel the contract when they realize how great the home is/could be!   I am going to call their two contacts: Debra Schaefer and Terri Gallmeier to get some more information.    I am going to provide you their information as well. I do, however, have one request and its an important one.  I was referred to this program by Mike Mustain of Johnson Moving and Storage (mmustain@johnson-united.com and 303.596.3280). I have known Mike from a prior career, now going on 14 years.  I would appreciate it if you would mention that it was Mike Mustain who brought this service to your attention when you speak with ValBuilders.  Mike said to me, "You're the first person I thought about when these folks did a presentation to us."  In the spirit of Buffini, I would like to ask that we think of him first when you contact ValBuilders AND, more importantly, when your client has moving and storage needs.  I think this is a service that has a chance to distinguish us as REALTORS®...and mortgage brokers (after all, a client with more equity might buy a bigger home and need a bigger loan).   Mike has taken great care of my clients in the past. He will personally ensure that Johnson Moving and Storage will take great care of your clients locally, coast-to-coast or around the world.    The contacts at ValBuilders are: Debra Schaefer 303.641.9739 (cell) debra.schaefer@valbuilders.com   Terri Gallmeier 720.272.9458 (cell) terri.gallmeier@valbuilders.com      

Oh, by the way^TM

... if you know of someone looking for a Realtor® whose service is "Mile High" and would appreciate the level of service I provide, please call me with their name and business number and I will be happy to follow up and take great care of them.

Kind regards,

Michael