Moving West Michigan, Short Sales, First time home buyers & Sellers!

TIPS FOR BUYERS - March 2011

Stay on top of the market!  Let us help you every step of the way!  Melinda and Sharon will help you find just what you are looking for by e-mailing you a FREE list of homes! Call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578.

1.)  Competition:  Beat out other Buyers before they make it to the home that is perfect for you!  The market has already picked up and homes are selling!  Get started today by Calling Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578!  They will be sure to take very good care of you!!!

2.)  Final Decision:  Are you having a hard time deciding which home to make an offer on?  Go home, get comfortable and make a list of pros and cons on each home to help you make a decision.  You may even want to sleep on it before making your final decision to write an offer.

3.)  Let Us Help You! -  Let us help you every step of the way from finding the list of homes that meet your needs and wants, to showing you homes,  to professionally writing the offer, to going to the closing table; Melinda and Sharon are there for you from step 1 to your 1st step into your new home and beyond!  Work with the professionals who will take you on a journey from the Chandlier to the Laser Beam to find the perfect home for you!  Let's get started today!  Call Melinda Robison 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578.

TIPS FOR SELLERS - February 2011

Keep working on the inside of your house to make it SPARKLE for buyers!  If the paint on your walls are not in great condition consider repainting!  $30 in the can, can mean $$$ THOUSANDS on the wall!  Need more help?  Call a team that knows how to get the job done right!  Call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578!

1.)  BRIGHTEN THINGS UP!  Save some energy while brightening the rooms! Replace light bulbs with energy saving CFL's.  Also clean all around the light fixture when doing this. 

2.)  MAKE IT SMELL NICE!  Deodarize your house and remove unpleasant odors such as mildew, smoke, animal, and cooking smells. For example a nice vanilla scent. DO NOT choose an overpoweirng scent. 

3.)  CLEAN FLOORS!  Clean floors can make a big difference!  Clean the carpets and remove any spots.  For hardwood floors clean, wax and polish them to make them shine!

TIPS FOR BUYERS - February 2011

1.) BARCODES:  Start scanning barcodes with your Smartphone for instant listing information!  If you don't know how please see the Youtube video at the bottom of the GoMelinda.com home page.  You may also call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578 for further instructions.

2.)  CREDIT:  When applying for a mortgage & preparing to purchase a home, DO NOT do anything that can change your credit score prior to closing.  For example:  Opening a credit card.  First always consult with your Mortgage Loan Officer before doing anything that can alter your credit.

3.)  WHAT TO WEAR:  When looking at homes be prepared to walk thru snow. Wear shoes or boots that are easy to take off and put on , especially when seeing multipe properties.  Also dress warm when viewing vacant homes in the Winter. 

TIPS FOR SELLERS - January 2011

Thinking about making a move?  Look at your house through the eyes of a buyer.  Need help?  Call the team that knows how to "Go!" for a Free, No Obligation Consultation.  Call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at 616-446-6578

1.)  BUYERS OPEN DOORS & DRAWERS/ DE-CLUTTER:  If you have a cabinet, cupboard or drawer  you are embarrassed to open, we all do, now is the time to clean it out.  Buyers will peek into cupboards and closets.  De-clutter your house one room at a time and box up the extra “stuff”.    You’re planning on moving , right?

2.)  A LITTLE EXTRA CLEANING CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO A BUYER:  Clean your shower heads and faucet aerators by removing them and soaking in a solution of vinegar  & baking soda for a few minutes to  remove the scale and lime build up.

3.)  SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS:  When your house is being shown make sure all drapes and blinds are open to let the most light in and leave lights on throughout the house, don’t forget to put down all toilet seats! 

TIPS FOR BUYERS - January 2011

1.)  FINANCING:  Make sure to speak with a loan officer to get your financing in place.  With so many foreclosures and short sales on the market, you will want to get a pre-approval letter in order to be able to write an offer.  If you do not know of a loan officer please call Melinda at 616-648-0151 or Sharon at 616-446-6578 to get you started.

2.)  BUYERS AGENT:  What's that?  A Buyer's agent is an agent that you work with exclusively and they will look out for your best interest in the transaction and your Buyer's Agent's commissions are paid for by the Seller.  Call Melinda at 616-648-0151 or Sharon at 616-446-6578 for more details.

3.)  COMFORTABLE PAYMENT:  When speaking with a loan officer Melinda suggests that you tell the loan officer the payment you are comfortable with, rather than finding out how much you are pre-qualified or approved for.  You will want to make sure that you are comfortable with the payment prior to looking at homes.  Call Melinda at 616-648-0151 or Sharon at 616-446-6578 if you have questions regarding this.