Explore the Pros and Cons of Off-Market Listing Strategies—And Find Out Which Approach Maximizes Your Home's Value in Today’s MarketWhen it comes to selling your home in Oakland County, Michigan, your listing strategy can have just as much impact as your asking price. A growing number of sellers are exploring alternative listing options—like Delayed Marketing or Exclusive Listings—but are these right for you?As a long-time local RE/MAX Classic Realtor serving communities like Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, Troy, and West Bloomfield, I’ve helped hundreds of homeowners craft customized marketing strategies to match their unique goals and timeline.Let’s take a closer look at these strategies, the benefits and drawbacks, and when they might make sense in our local Oakland County real e... 04/24/2025

Laugh, Learn, and Outsmart Lowball Offers with Proven Oakland County Seller StrategiesBy Tom Gilliam, RE/MAX ClassicSelling your Oakland County home is exciting—until a lowball offer throws you for a loop. As a local REALTOR with years of experience, I know how tough these offers can be. While I always keep it professional, I also know every seller sometimes dreams of replying with a little sarcasm.Let’s keep things light: Here are seven funny ways you secretly wish you could respond to a lowball offer—and what you should actually do to get top dollar.1. Send Them a “Go to Jail” Monopoly CardIf we’re using Monopoly money, we might as well stick to the rules! Sometimes a “Go to Jail” card says it all: offers that low should be a crime. 2. “Meet in the Middle”? Only If I Double My PriceSo... 04/21/2025