What an awesome time to be a buyer! Homes need to sell for a variety of reasons… some due to homeowners simply wanting a change of scenery or a small upgrade and don’t want to miss their chance to seize that opportunity as a buyer themselves. With so many great deals out there sellers are motivated to list their home at a very competitive price or in some cases REDUCE the price after being on the market for a period of time.

Here are two examples of great buys from the desirable Georgetown Forest area in Hudsonville…..

7335 Hidden Forest Drive
Hudsonville,MI 49426
$178,500 reduced from$183,500

7355 Hidden Forest Dr
Hudsonville, MI 49426
$167,500 reduced from $174,900

For more deals like these contact me – Sue Prins or check out Sue’s Featured Listings and Search MLS!!

Recently I had the pleasure of working with a young engaged couple on finding their first new home.  The phrase came to mind, “Home is where your story begins”….  and with the abundance of homes available in this buyer’s market, this couple could choose any number of settings to host their fairytale.

Choice is a good thing, but can be overwhelming. Offering a very personal approach and paying close attention to detail allows me to put things into perspective for each individual buyer.  In this case  I proposed the mindset of choosing a new home in much the way they chose each other…..  or in the way she would choose her wedding dress for their big day.   Maybe it was my years of life experience…. or maybe I was caught up in the emotion and excitement…. in either case, with so many affordable homes on the market, no one out there looking for a home should have to settle for anything other than the “perfect fit”.

They needed to have that “perfect fit” moment reflecting their long awaited dreams coming true, feelings of comfort and identity, their excitement and anticipation of beginning a new life together.  With that expectation in mind, the selection process took on a whole new meaning for them….  a light bulb went off and perspective was gained!

A bride-to-be would know that “perfect fit” when she saw that perfect dress to wear on her wedding day. Finding that perfect home should feel the same way…..  and it did.   This couple found their “perfect fit” that day. After touring many listings, they finally stood in the home of their choice and lovingly referred to it as their “wedding dress house” .

Thinking of buying a home? Please visit Sue’s Featured Listings or Contact Me-Sue Prins… I would be happy to assist in finding your new home!

As a seller, your participation and involvement is crucial to the sale of your home beginning with your choice in a real estate agent.
When looking for a real estate agent, go beyond a referral or the number of times you’ve seen their name on a “for sale” sign… You want someone that will work with you as a team. Someone that will listen to you, your concerns, your ideas, your goals. You want experience, not only in years, but more importantly how has their experience sustained through those years and have they managed success in this challenging market.

It is a shame how property value has declined and it can be very disheartening to hear the current dollar value of your beloved home. Make the effort to have a couple Comparable  Market Analysis (CMA) done on your home, but keep in mind the agent with the highest list price is not necessarily the best agent to sell your home. Price is king and you want an agent who will be realistic and price your home to sell. You want buyer’s to see your home as the best deal out there! The right agent will price your home competitively and develop a marketing strategy that will catch that buyer’s attention by seeing the value of your home through your eyes.