A Cool Story About My Old Home

I wanted to share a really cool story about a house I used to own that fell on hard times. With just a little bit of help, this home that had failed to sell for nearly a year had a successful sale.

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I wanted to share a cool story with you today.

I used to own the house behind me in the video above a little more than 20 years ago, right here in the heart of Wyoming Park.

It was really cool because last summer I was looking over some expired listings and I noticed that this home was on the market for more than 300 days, and it kind of bothered me. I asked the owner for a walkthrough to determine why it didn't sell, and I was a little puzzled.

However, I gave them some hints for staging and some ways to make the house look a little better, including some awesome photography. When we got the house back on the market, it sold within five days!

The home expired at $120,000 but we sold it for $126,000!

The really great part is that it expired at $120,000 and we sold it for $126,000!

I really love working on projects for clients, so if you ever need any help any with real estate needs, give me a call or send me an email. I'd love to help you out!

How Can You Get Top Dollar for Your Grand Rapids Home?

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When selling, most homeowners want to know what they can do to get the most money for their home.

Not long ago, I went to a friend's house, looked at their home, did all the measurements, and determined that their home is worth a maximum of $155,000. I then gave them some staging tips, did some professional photography, and got the house ready to show. Over the next couple days, we generated multiple offers and a bidding war.

Once a few great offers were submitted, I told the potential buyers to go back and send in their best offer. This resulted in an incredible offer of $160,000! This was fantastic, as the friends I was helping had a dream of getting a new home; they wanted something beautiful for their family. The next day, we went out and bought a house for them that was exactly what they wanted!

This story demonstrates why now is a great time to take advantage of the market. Interest rates are fantastic, at around 4%, but they won't remain that low for long. If you want to take advantage of this fantastic market, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!

Why Won't Your Grand Rapids Home Sell?

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We have had an exciting summer in real estate here in Grand Rapids. Although a lot of people have been successful selling their homes in this market, some have not. If you are one of those who has been trying to sell their home without success, today we are going to talk about the top 3 reasons a home doesn't sell in our market. 

Pay attention to these things, and you should have the answer to your problem. It could be one or all three of these:

1. Improper Staging- Your home may have a smell to it or look crowded when somebody else walks in. We can help identify this problem beforehand so you don't run into it during showings.
2. Photos have to be amazing- Your home will be viewed online thousands of times before it is viewed in person. We have a professional photographer on staff who does a great job at making our listings look great online.
3. Pricing- The home has to be priced in accordance with the market in order to sell. You can't price it too high because it won't get any offers. When we come in and lower the price of your home, it creates demand, and the home sells much quicker.

If you need to know what your home is worth or if you have any other questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send a quick email. We would be happy to speak with you!