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2011 Traverse City Real Estate Statistics

01-24-12
Jon Becker
Jon  Becker: Real Estate Agent in Traverse City, MI
2011 Traverse City Real Estate Statistics

Despite the gloom and doom we all hear daily from the news media Traverse City area real estate is moving in a positive direction. A year to year comparison from 2010 to 2011 shows that our local area ( mostly Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim, Kalkaska counties) is showing increases in average sales price with less inventory on the market than 1 year ago (2010 - 11,323 listings taken, 2011-9731 listings taken) and less listings expiring (2010- 44.72% all , 36.06% single family 2011 42.18% all, 34.23% single family), meaning a larger % of homes / listings on the market are selling!

For all listings ( single family, multi-family, commerical & vacant land) the number of listings on the market was down -14.10% (showing positive growth in the over saturated markets) while single family home listings were down -16%

The total number of properties sold in 2011 increased by 1.50% with an average sales price increase of 2.70% ( +1.90% for single family homes)

While overall the average days on market increased by 5% (all sold listings) for single family homes it only increased by .50%

We are also very proud to say again for 2011 sales increased for Century 21 Northland by +30% and for Jon Becker +54%

Century 21 Northland also maintained its status as the #1 Office in the Northern, Mi. Brokers Council and #6 in the Great Lakes Region ( out of 187 offices)

Jon increased his average sales price 24% ( well above the local average of 1.5%) and was able to get his sellers, on average, 8.41% more in sales price than the local MLS average! Thats an extra $16,820 in Jon's sellers pockets on a $200,000 home- WOW!

Remember real estate is local (we even have stronger & softer sub markets within our own MLS area) despite the gloom and doom the media loves to portray Traverse City Real Estate is rebounding and remains a desirable area with historically good resale opportunities.

If you are considering buying or selling Traverse City area real estate please contact Jon Becker anytime! Browse all Traverse City real estate listings

at www.c21jb.com as well as selling & buying tips, local links and information, mortage contacts and so much more!

Here's to more positive growth and news in 2012!!!

Traverse City area Rentals now available

01-04-12
Jon Becker
Jon  Becker: Real Estate Agent in Traverse City, MI

Starting January 2012 the Traverse Area Association of Realtors will now be offering residential rentals to be posted listed/ posted through our local MLS ( multiple listing service) just homes for sale are. If you are looking for a residential rental in the Traverse City area or possible a lease w/ option to purchase please contact Jon Becker - Century 21 Northland to assist you. Jon will have access to all listed rentals in the area.

Also if you have a home that you would like to list for rent and want Jon to assist you in finding a renter he can help with that as well.

Please contact Jon at 231-929-7900 or jon@c21jb.com

You may also search all Traverse City real estate listings at www.c21jb.com

Client Success Stories

12-16-11
Jon Becker
Jon  Becker: Real Estate Agent in Traverse City, MI

Our almost new log cabin on Lake Superior was up for sale for 3 years. We were relying on the local Realtors to market it for us. We hardly had any showings by them. This past year we decided to try another agency in the area and they did not even show it once!! We were so frustrated because we knew what a beautiful place it was, in a quiet serene area and knew with the right agent it would probably sell. I had been watching Jon Becker's performance with his agency on facebook and voiced my frustration to him, telling him that I wished he was up in our area so he could sell our cabin. He showed an interest in co-listing with a realtor in our general area so that he could market it in his area and help us out. Jon took the initiative to contact select Realtors in our general area and interview them. We selected a realtor 40 miles away to co-list with Jon. Jon took the time out of his busy schedule to come up and meet with the realtor and view our property. He immediately put a marketing pkg. together and placed our listing in the system. Within 30 days we had a buyer! Thank you Jon, for helping us out and believing in our beautiful property!

Connie and James LaPointe

When purchasing our first new home Jon was great at making sure we understood the entire process. If I had to choose 3 words to describe Jon they would be Transparent, Knowledgeable & Organized! Transparent- there was no hidden agenda, if he know anything we would know! He kept us informed all the time, sometimes multiple times a day and he wanted to make sure we knew every step of the way. Knowledgeable- although we were new at the housing market scene, going through it was a learning process and Jon was so well versed and so up to date on everything in the industry it was impressive and comforting. Come to find out now, after owning our house for 3 months we have realized his strength for knowledge even more! Pretty amazing how someone can keep all the codes, rules, laws, etc straight and know them to a “tee”! Not only know them, but be able to explain them so well that we could understand. Organized- one of my favorite! I thought I was organized…. Wow, never once was he unprepared for us! His paper work was in precise order, follow up emails all sorts of times of the day. There is no doubt that he is planning for hours in his office for every client. I can’t talk about Jon without mentioning one other aspect of him as a professional… although he is super professional, understanding, thoughtful and smart…. He is so much FUN too! We enjoyed our time learning about the housing industry and all aspects of purchasing our home and we are so happy Jon Becker was there with us every step of the way! What a great experience for us!

Alison Ockert

read more client testimonials at www.c21jb.com

If You're considering buying or selling real estate in the Traverse City/Grand Traverse area please contact Jon Becker - 231-342-5401, jon@c21jb.com, www.c21jb.com for quality service!!!

3617 Sq.ft, .48 wooded acre, 103 ft. pvt. Waterfront - Sunset Views

11-21-11
Jon Becker
Jon  Becker: Real Estate Agent in Traverse City, MI

- SUNSET WEST BAY VIEWS from almost every room in this custom designed 1 owner 3600+ sq. ft. home set in peaceful wooded setting at end of cul-de-sac. Boasts NEW KITCHEN (Nov. 2011) w/ granite counters, energy star stainless appliances, hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, library/office area, formal foyer, formal dining + eat in kitchen area, 4 season sun room leading to back patio & deck landings to beach, large laundry/mud room with 1/2 bath for easy access coming in from outdoors, private main floor master suite w/ his & hers closets, jacuzzi tub,shower & double vanity, 20+ ft. ceilings in living area, solid oak doors, wainscoating & trim, 2 woodstoves,Low-E argon thermal payne windows,central air, full basement with wine storage room, insulated & drywalled garage w/ new door opener,freshly trimmed trees & updated landscaping,+ 103 ft. private West Bay frontage set on peaceful end of street cul-de-sac with 20 acres of conservancy land across street on highly desirable Old Mission Peninsula. Bright open floor plan with tons of windows to enjoy the spectacular views you've always dreamed of! Appraised for $690,000.

Co-Listed w/ Lisa Rossi - Century 21 Northland

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