I know this guy who needs a job because he can't be making it in the real estate business. First of all we put an offer in on his listing. It took 2 1/2 weeks to get the original offer accepted and there was not one single change.
No counter offers. Nothing. That should have been a clue. Then we gave the mortgage company 45 days to get the deal done. But again when I called the listing agent to schedule the closing it came out that he forgot to schedule the city inspection. This was 40 days into the deal.
He wanted my buyer then to take responsibility for the repairs and the costs because of his failure to order the city inspection. Of course we said no. He got the city inspection done finally. Then this bright real estate agent hired a unlicensed contractor to pour a new piece of concrete. So the city stopped the job. Now he has hired a new contractor and hopefully it will get done. It is only a couple of weeks past the contract date.
So if you are looking for somebody that:
this guy is for you. Please hire him and get him out of the real estate business!!!! Save his clients money and other real estate agents grief.
Here is the latest Stonewater Subdivision market update that is located in Northville Township Michigan.
| Stonewater sold homes Northville MI |
| ADDRESS | LIST PRICE | SALE PRICE | DOM | SP PER SQFT | SQUARE FOOTAGE | YEAR BUILT |
| 48189 FOUR SEASONS BLVD | 799900 | 200000 | 249 | 43.057 | 4645 | 2009 |
| 48391 BINGHAMPTON DR | 260900 | 248000 | 17 | 66.8463 | 3710 | 2003 |
| 18417 STONERIDGE CT | 379000 | 310000 | 9 | 64.5833 | 4800 | 2007 |
| 48325 BINGHAMPTON DR | 425000 | 410000 | 38 | 118.0875 | 3472 | 2000 |
| 49200 PARKSHORE CT | 344900 | 425000 | 22 | 124.269 | 3420 | 2005 |
| 17532 WILLIAMSBURG CT | 475000 | 476000 | 6 | 120.5063 | 3950 | 2004 |
| 48641 STONERIDGE DR DR | 499000 | 65 | 3796 | 2000 | ||
| 18477 STONERIDGE CT | 499000 | 1 | 4400 | 2006 | ||
| 18845 OVERLOOK TRL | 489900 | 523000 | 6 | 124.8507 | 4189 | 2006 |
| 48687 STONERIDGE DR | 649900 | 562000 | 9 | 129.8221 | 4329 | 2004 |
| 18393 STONERIDGE CT | 650000 | 620000 | 237 | 127.4933 | 4863 | 2009 |
| 18568 CLARIMONT CIRCLE | 629900 | 12 | 4200 | 2009 | ||
| 17865 PARKSHORE DR | 604900 | 650000 | 14 | 149.0825 | 4360 | 2001 |
| 18240 CLAIRMONT CIR | 739000 | 690000 | 51 | 163.5071 | 4220 | 2000 |
| 18355 FIDDLERS COVE CT | 749900 | 742000 | 105 | 154.7445 | 4795 | 2004 |
| 48490 STONERIDGE DR | 699900 | 743999 | 46 | 169.0906 | 4400 | 2006 |
| 48820 WELLSLEY CT | 1299999 | 1166000 | 67 | 181.96 | 6408 | 2008 |
Some of the Stonewater homes that have sold for the very low prices were what I would call the non premium lots. As they say location, location, location. But if you want to get into a great sub cheap and you like the house then location may not matter. For more on Northville real estate check on out my other websites.
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Comp and listing info courtesy of Realcomp LTD II. Homes sold by various member Realtors
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Here are 6 great tips to sell your Oakland County
Most agents will call and give you at least a couple of hours notice before showing your property. If you refuse to let them show it at that time, they will just skip your house. Even if they come back another time, it will probably be with different buyers and you may have just lost a chance to sell your home. Usually if a home is not available at the time convenient to the buyer it may never get shown. 2.) Try Not to be Home Whether it is a Novi home, or a South Lyon home homebuyers will feel like intruders if you are home when they visit. They might not be as receptive toward viewing your home. Leave the house, go anywhere, take a walk, go shopping, get out of the house and off the property. If you absolutely cannot leave, try to remain in an different room or outside the house. Do not volunteer any information, many times sellers show how anxious they are to sell or give the buyer information to make the buyers bargaining position stronger. 3.) Lighting When you know someone is coming by to tour your home, turn on all the indoor and outdoor lights ? even during the day. Don't be cheap. A bright cheery house sells. At night, a lit house gives a "homey" impression when viewed from the street. During the daytime, turning on the lights prevents harsh shadows from sunlight and it brightens up any dim areas. Your house looks more homey and cheerful with the lights on. 4.) Scented Sprays and deordorizers Do not use scented sprays to prepare for visitors. It is too obvious and many people find the smells of those sprays offensive, not to mention that some may be allergic. If you want to have a pleasant aroma in your house, have a potpourri pot or something natural. Or turn on a stove burner for a moment and put a drop of vanilla extract on it. It will smell like you have been cooking, or burn a chocolate chip scented candle. 5.) Pet Control If you have pets, make sure your Oakland County listing agent puts a notice with their front desk that takes the listing appointments. They need to tell the buyers agent about the pets. The last thing you want is to have your pet running out the front door and getting lost. If you know someone is coming, it would be best to try to take the pets with your while the homebuyers tour your home. If you cannot do that, It is best to keep dogs in a penned area in the back yard. There is nothing worse than a barking dog or a smelly pet to ruin a sale. Try to keep indoor cats in a specific room when you expect visitors, and put a sign on the door. 6.) Keep the House Tidy Not everyone makes their bed every day, but when selling a home it is recommended that you develop the habit. Pick up papers, do not leave empty glasses in the family room, keep everything freshly dusted and vacuumed. Try your best to have it look like a model home. I know it is tough but a organized house looks better. It doesn't have to be white glove clean. |
This winters Metro Detroit real estate market is going to be a little different than last year. Here is what I see happening this winter.
These are just my thoughts on what we will be seeing because of Detroit's struggling economy. If you have any questions always feel free to call or email me with any questions.
So often I get questions and emails from clients about what is happening with their home purchase. Sometimes it is out of frustration and not knowing why or what is going on that the buyer gets upset or nervous. So I like to share them so if the email or question can help another Metro Detroit home buyer then it is good.
Russ,
I have had to check into a few things about the Westland home that was not disclosed to me. This Westland home has had two previous issues with claims of flooding. Is this the reason the basement tiles are in that condition. I was not even able to go get insurance through the insurance company I wanted, because of this. Instead I had to pay more out of pocket expenses for insurance resulting in the delay of available funds. If the seller could provide me more info about this it would be great. I am concerned and felt blindsided by the whole revelation. I want to know whats going on?
This Westland homebuyer got a surprise at the very end of the mortgage process. That's when he had to get his homeowners insurance. At that point the insurance company told it was going to be more expensive because of previous claims in the house.
Whenever a Westland home or any home is in foreclosure the bank has NO INFORMATION. They don't know what the people (that were in foreclosure) did or what happened in the house. In this case this was a flipped house that was completely re-done. New kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring. Like a brand new house.
If there was an insurance claim it was from the previous owners that had gotten foreclosed on. Two sellers ago.
The current seller as you know bought it as a foreclosure from the bank. So neither of them filed the claim and they would not have knowledge of the insurance claims from the previous (foreclosure) owner. In fact the bank does not even fill out disclosure forms as they are not required to by law. They aren't required to because they have never lived in the property and have no knowledge of anything that happened prior to owning it. The current seller only has knowledge of what has happened in the last 90 days.
When people are in foreclosure they are usually hurting for money. Insurance claims are one way of getting money.
I wish I had more info but it is impossible to get without finding the people that were foreclosed on.
In this Westland real estate market with so many foreclosures it is impossible to know what the foreclosed owners claimed on their insurance. If the insurance companies say so it is true, but the bank or the flipper do not have any information about it.
So the bottom line is the only way you can find out about if a house has insurance claims that will cost you more in insurance premiums is by a CLUE report. Only the current Westland homeowner can order a CLUE report. The Westland homeowner can order a Home Seller's Disclosure Report for $19.50 from ChoiceTrust.com. But I don't know if it will only be for the current homeowner. I hope this helps
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