If you don't mind paying more money than you need to then disregard this whole article. When you are moving to West Bloomfield Michigan you want to hire a good real estate agent. An agent that will take care of you and not take advantage of you. So let's talk about a new way some agents are gouging their clients in today's market. Transaction fees or compliance fees imposed by the real estate company is common in today's market. They range from $200 to $395 dollars.
Unfortunately some West Bloomfield real estate agents have taken it upon themselves to enrich themselves at your expense. Yes some realtors are taking more money out of your pocket to put more in theirs. Not only are they getting a good commission check they are getting a few hundred more of your money at your expense. You are now seeing some agents in W Bloomfield charging $595 to $895 compliance fees/transaction fees. To charge you an extra $200 to $400. One of the real estate agents/big teams in the area is also doing it. So before you hire your realtor one of the questions you should be asking is not only what is your commission, but also what is your compliance fee? After all if a buyers agent is willing to charge you extra in the beginning, why would they work hard to get you the lowest price possible? They make more the higher the price the home sells at.
So if they are charging you a extra $200 what would they do for an extra $1000 or two? It's your money.....look out for it!
Of course you should hire an agent with experience because experience does matter. Whether you are buying or selling having an experienced realtor in your corner may sometimes mean saving money or getting to the closing table. Over the years I heard hundreds of stories where the real estate agent dropped the ball or did not know how to resolve the situation. Sometimes they were easy solutions. Sometimes it was about writing a good addendum with a solid clause. How your agent writes changes to the purchase agreement could put you in legal liability and cost you money. That is where experience comes in.
Hopefully these two tips on how to chose a good realtor in West Bloomfield helps you.
I wish to apply for the job of being your real estate agent. Here are a few of my credentials that I have earned over the years.
* Top individual agent in my office last 5 years
* In the top 1% of the nations realtors
* A Zillow premier agent, and honored by Detroit's hour magazine as one of the top 5% of Metro Detroit Realtors
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I have won this award too
Here is what my clients have to say about me
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In my potential move to the Detroit area, Russ showed me all the neighborhoods that met my criteria in the couple of hours I had between the end of my meetings and catching my flight. He is incredibly knowledgeable about homes, schools, neighborhoods, cost of living, demographics, economic housing trends, and the intricacies of relocation. He is a consummate professional and very responsive, and his experience living and working in the area are invaluable for newcomers. He goes the extra mile and makes you feel at ease immediately. I can't recommend him highly enough!
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Russ helped us to find our Lakefront Home. He is very knowledgeable and always has your best interest in mind. We looked for almost 1 year viewing over 40 homes. Russ never pressured us or tried to “sell” us a home, he is a very patient real estate agent. What I also appreciated was the fact that he responded usually within a couple of hours by phone or text and tries to set up a showing as soon as possible, which is the key in a seller’s market. Having an agent with many years of experience and knowing the local market is key in the negotiation process. Having Russ on your side makes this foreign process (for first time home buyers) a very smooth and and enjoyable experience. We definitely recommend Russ, if you plan to buy a home in SE Michigan! I also highly recommend visiting one of his internet homepages to do some research on the local lakes. Lots and lots of information that you couldn’t get anywhere else.
J. W.
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Russ was my third realtor, trying to sell a house I owned in Michigan. I live in Pennsylvania. The house was part of an estate. I owned it for three years. The first two realtors were terrible, compared to Russ. The first couple years I owned it was a real headache for me. After I hired Russ, the burden was lifted. Russ actually kept an eye on the place for me. He would call and say this needs done or that needs done. If I didn't have the resources to take care of it, with my permission, Russ would find someone for me. He was great. He only had to call me a couple of times because, he sold it so quick. We met. He told me, and showed me, what I should list it for. He told me what to expect for a selling price, which I got. I got it in just a few months. I called Russ this month, 4 years later, and he still remembered me. As Russ had explained when I listed it, I may, and did, have to sell on a land contract. I contacted Russ because the buyers decided to pay it off early. I called him a little anxious. The buyer's bank is calling with a list of things I need. No problem, Russ had taken care of that, escrowing stuff with the title company, at the time of sale. The only thing I had to do was figure a little interest and he showed me how to do that. I sure am glad I hired him
If you would like to talk to me feel free to call, text, or email me. My cell is (248) 310-6239 and email is YesMyRealtor@gmail.com
Russ Ravary
" Your lakes area realtor"
Let's find the best deal on the lake
If you are looking for a beautiful custom built home on a private lake in Bloomfield then I would look at homes for sale in Island Lake Bloomfield MI. Here are two little lakes in West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills that you may want to check out. You can find a Condominium for sale on Cloister Lake in West Bloomfield or a lake home on West Bend in Bloomfield Hills. Remember that we give a great lake home buying bonus too. Call me for more details at
(248) 310-6239