Gary White, FlexIt Realty~ 616-784-2360, Grand Rapids Homes For Sale & West Michigan Real Estate

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Managing Real Estate Broker - Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions"
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2007 

This is a great question and more seller's today are asking exactly that question.  I can only speak for myself.  I know this is an unusual market.  Homes are taking longer to sell.  Do I think they have to take longer, NO! Check out the competition.  Do you know who your competition is in the sa...
05/21/2007
I read and hear homes are only being view by 5 or 6 couples on average when the home has an Open house.  Nothing new....most agents never do have a lot of traffic.  The main reason is promotion and timing of the promotion.  When in a sellers market with less product you have more buyers coming to...
05/21/2007
During my presentations for Listings I am always amazed at homeowners and the value they perceive their property to be worth.  Then when you question how they arrived at the number it all becomes clear.  I find that most look on the MLS for a while and see homes that sound like theirs, although i...
05/21/2007
This home is ready to move-in priced well below market by over $100,000, family forced to sell because of elderly family in other areas of the country need care.  Large 1 acre lot to park your RV or large boat.  Private deadend street with only 14 homes.  Close to ocean and intercostal waterway, ...
05/21/2007
This updated ranch sits on 3 lots has shared access, with a private "Owners Only" marina to keep your boat on one of the nicest fishing lakes in lower Michigan.  Located jus 75 - 90 minutes for Grand Rapids or Lansing. Updated with matenance free vinyl siding, open floor plan...go to my website f...
05/21/2007
Most renters never give it a thought they can actually buy a home.  For one reason or another the thought of owning a home is out of the question.  Not every program has to be a scam.  Not every mortgage broker is looking to make a fast buck or take advantage of you.Today there still are some ama...
05/14/2007
Selling rural property has some challenges the urban properties do not face.  First your for sale sign may only be seen by the people that live on your road.  This means your marketing method must attract buyers from outside your area.  Second your brochures will not be picked up by sitting on a ...
05/14/2007
Every buyer new or seasoned (owning a home before) has to be on guard for overlooking something.  I find with buyers they tend to look at price, then homes, then neighborhoods.  Funny to me that this is the largest single purchase most of us ever make an we do not look at how much it will sell fo...
05/14/2007
I have read the articles, attended the seminars, listened to the agents and even did my own non-scientific survey of the "NEW" buyers and sellers as they are being called.  I do find that more information is available today concerning buying and selling property.  If you go anywhere in a group an...
05/14/2007
I have been a technology guy since the late 70's.  Keeping up is a never ending task.  My grand kids are amazed I have a website.  They are further amazed that I know how to get people to come to it.  Me TOO!  My phone download emails, my car has a GPS, my laptop has WIFI, my conversation is in G...
05/14/2007
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