real estate agents: Tens of Thousands of Real Estate Agents Are Leaving the Business. Will Your Favorite One Survive? - 06/30/23 11:13 AM
Real estate often seems like a fun, easy, high-paying career to outsiders. But it seems even more appealing to people when the market is hot, like it had been over the past few years. Couple that with a pandemic that caused people to either lose their jobs or simply look for something they’d rather do for a living, and the past few years saw the number of real estate agents swell to record numbers.
But now that interest rates have risen — causing many buyers to either hit the sidelines or get priced out of the market — a lot of real estate agents … (6 comments)

real estate agents: 6 Things to Ask Real Estate Agents at Thanksgiving Dinner-Shocker! - 11/19/22 04:35 AM
If you’re having any real estate agents over at the Thanksgiving table, you’re missing an opportunity if you ask them how the market is or talk about current mortgage rates. While it’s tempting to pick their brain about how much your house is worth, and they’ll gladly talk with you about all thing’s real estate, you have no idea what kind of jaw-dropping stories they have to share!
But unless you’re in the real estate business, you’d never know what to ask to get them talking about these things, and they probably wouldn’t think to bring them up. So here are 6 things … (7 comments)

real estate agents: Don’t Blame Real Estate Agents for Putting a Positive Spin on the Market - 11/15/22 04:52 PM
When you’re hearing news about home prices remaining high, and mortgage rates skyrocketing, you might wonder how a real estate agent can possibly claim it’s a great time to buy. Or, on the other hand, you read that sales prices are coming down and it’s taking longer to sell because rates have gone up, it may make you question how agents can claim that it’s a great time to sell.
You might feel like agents always seem to be constantly putting a positive spin on the current real estate market and think they’re doing it out of self-interest. After all, they only make … (2 comments)

real estate agents: 5 Reasons Why Real Estate Agents Are Unappreciated These Days - 03/03/20 06:45 AM
Whatever it is you do for a living, there are probably things that an outsider would never be able to understand or appreciate.
Deep down, we all want to be appreciated—and real estate agents are no exception. Underneath our name tags and professional attire, agents are regular people just like you. So, while you may not have any idea what it’s like to be an agent, you can totally appreciate what it’s like to feel unappreciated…
So, on behalf of agents everywhere, let’s get into some common misconceptions that cause agents to feel unappreciated, and help you get the most out of … (1 comments)

real estate agents: HOMES FOR SALE IN NOVI MICHIGAN-5 SELLER MISTAKES WHEN BUYERS VISIT - 06/25/18 09:33 AM
There are a lot of reasons why your homes for sale in Novi Michigan has been on the market for such a long time. Let’s have a look at some of those reasons, shall we:
Did you hire a real estate agent for the sale?
Do you have the final asking price that is in line with the comps in the neighborhood?
Are the furniture and your belongings packed for the open house?
Do you plan to give out personal tours to the buyers?
A few of these questions might have been answered in a “yes” and others in “no”. The no’s are what’s bothersome and you need … (0 comments)

real estate agents: 4 Signs It’s Time To Find A New Real Estate Agent - 09/18/17 05:29 PM
Buying or selling a home is a huge life event, and your real estate agent is the most important person you'll work with during the transition. A great real estate agent is an invaluable resource; they can help break down complex real estate concepts, walk you through the logistics of buying or selling a home and can help move the process along, saving you time, money and energy in the process. But unfortunately, not all real estate agents are created equal. And while a great real estate agent can make the buying or selling process a breeze, the wrong agent can … (2 comments)

real estate agents: Farmington Hills Real Estate Agents, Radio Ads, and Boosting Income - 09/09/17 06:41 AM
Successful Farmington Hills real estate agents almost universally share some common personality traits. Among them is one skill that’s not usually mentioned when it comes to real estate agent requirements. By the time we’ve been on the job for long, Farmington Hills real estate agents have necessarily become really experienced and skilled drivers!
When I’m chauffeuring a buyer on a Farmington Hills property tour, the car radio is turned down. That’s because we have much to chat about—everything from impressions from the homes we’ve just seen and background information on the next to the latest intelligence on neighborhood happenings. It’s an enjoyable … (1 comments)

 
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Tom Gilliam- RE/MAX Classic

Exceeding Your Expectations

Farmington Hills, MI

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My blogs are about helping home buyers ,home sellers and even home owners with new and old ideas to prepare them for either scenario. Being a Realtor in Oakland county Michigan is a fulfilling job and I'm very proud to share my knowledge and to learn from other as well.


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