Around Mt. Pleasant, not every home sale runs through a bank. Plenty of buyers and sellers in Isabella County use a land contract instead, especially on rural property, older homes, and vacant land where traditional lenders get picky. If mortgage requirements have kept you on the sidelines, or you are a seller trying to reach
Land Contracts in Michigan: How They Work for Buyers and Sellers Read More »
If your furnace gives out in the middle of a Michigan winter, the last thing you want is to scramble for a repair company while temperatures outside dip below zero. That is exactly the kind of scenario that makes homeowners across Mt. Pleasant and Isabella County wonder whether a home warranty would have saved them
Home Warranty Pros and Cons: Is It Worth It for Michigan Homebuyers? Read More »
If you’re buying a home in Michigan, knowing the true condition of the roof can help you decide what the home is really worth and what you may be taking on after closing. For buyers around Mount Pleasant and across Isabella County, a clear read on roof condition changes how an offer gets written, how
The Michigan Homebuyer’s Guide to Evaluating a Roof Before You Buy Read More »
A REALTOR® is a special kind of real estate agent: one who follows NAR’s strict Code of Ethics, including the first and primary pledge to protect and promote the interests of their clients. This obligation means that a REALTOR® cannot make decisions or provide representation in a way that puts their own interests or commissions ahead of
CONSUMER GUIDE: REALTORS’® DUTY TO PUT CLIENT INTERESTS ABOVE THEIR OWN Read More »
As of August 17, 2024, many real estate professionals nationwide will be asking buyers to enter into a written agreement prior to touring a home. But what if you are just attending an open house? Here’s what you should know: I am attending an open house without an agent. Do I need a written buyer
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If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional ethically obligated to work in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the professional you want to work with. Here’s what
CONSUMER GUIDE: WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO SIGN A WRITTEN BUYER AGREEMENT? Read More »
