Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams into Realty

At some point, we have to do it, but it’s not easy. Where and how do you get started? Join Lisa's podcast where she shares insight and expertise about downsizing, and how much decluttering is really necessary when selling your home.

How did we go from a Buyer's market to a Seller's market almost overnight? How do you compete in this multiple offer market where housing values have increased at unprecedented levels? Listen to Bob's latest podcast where he sheds some light on what happened and how to navigate this tight market.

Welcome back to episode 5 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams into Realty.

For this episode, we are doing a solo edition with Lisa, whereas normally we would have both Bob and Lisa. Next episode will be another solo edition of myself and with my dad, Bob.

So on this episode, Lisa will cover all topics surrounding the importance of needing a buyers agent! She'll cover questions like:

• What is a buyer's agent and why are they important?
• What entails full representation?
• What are all of the benefits of hiring a buyer's agent?
• Why would someone be hesitant to use a buyer's agent?

Sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 5!

Welcome back to episode 4 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!

On this episode, we'll cover one of the most important pieces of a real estate transaction - Inspections. How do inspections work, and why are they important? What is the process like for a home inspection? On this episode, Bob & Lisa will address questions such as:

• What is an inspection and why is it important?
• What does a home inspector look for?
• What does the home inspection process look like?
• What does an inspection timeline look like?
• What has been the most "dangerous" part of the inspection process which tends to scare buyers?

Sit back, relax, and enjoy episode 4!

Welcome back to episode 3 of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty!

When is the best time of year to buy or sell a home? Trying to time the market can be a tough feat to master. Is there truly a right time of year to buy or sell? In this episode, Bob & Lisa will dive into seasonality of the housing market, and will deliver valuable information as it relates to the "when" for real estate transactions. In this episode, they'll cover items such as:

• When is the best time of year to buy a home?
• Inventory demand as it relates to seasonality
• Buyer's "urgency" tendency looking to purchase in the Spring
• When is the best time of years for sellers to sell their home?
• Historical analysis of the West Michigan housing market
• The impact Holidays have on the market

Enjoy episode 3!

Welcome back to episode Two!

On this week's edition of Turning Your Grand Rapids Dreams Into Realty, Bob & Lisa cover the topic of preparing your home for the market. Thinking about selling your home? These tips and insights will help you lay out a roadmap to getting your home ready! Bob & Lisa will cover questions like:

• Why is it critical your house look its best before putting it on the market?
• If I am getting ready to sell my home - where and how do I get started?
• How important are home updates?
• What updates are important and necessary?

Tune in, and enjoy!