The Top 5 Reasons to (Not) Work with Me: Because Who Needs a Realtor Anyway?

I just can’t help myself when it comes to utilizing AI. While I use several different tools throughout my workday, I always end up coming back to the all familiar Chat GPT. While thinking of reasons why “you” would want to work with me, I couldn’t help but having some fun with my AI friend. I gave it my top 5 reasons that I think you should work with me and asked it to sarcastically spin it so that they were actually reasons you don’t want to work with me… LOL! It’s fun to get a little goofy every now and again, so take a read and let me know what you think!

Putting the "Real" in Realtor, with a Twist of Sarcasm and a Dash of Self-Deprecation

• Reason One: I'm a Procrastination Expert (Or So I Like to Believe)

You know what they say, "Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?" Well, that's pretty much my life motto. If you're looking for a Realtor who will respond to your inquiries with lightning speed, well, you might want to keep on looking. I mean, who needs promptness and efficiency when you can have an agent who takes their sweet time getting back to you? It's like a real-life waiting game, and hey, patience is a virtue, right?

• Reason Two: Expert in the Art of Unintelligible Jargon

Ever wanted to feel like you're trapped in a linguistics lecture from the 18th century? Look no further! I've mastered the art of spouting incomprehensible real estate jargon that will leave you scratching your head in confusion. Why use plain English when you can impress clients with terms like "escrow," "amortization," and "encumbrance"? Let's turn the simple act of buying or selling a home into a mind-bending vocabulary challenge!

• Reason Three: The Master of "Oops, I Forgot!"

Remember that time I promised to include your dream home on the viewing list, but somehow it slipped my mind? Yeah, that's just one of my many talents. From forgetting to send important documents to conveniently leaving out crucial details about a property, you can count on me to keep you on your toes. After all, surprises are what make life exciting, aren't they?

• Reason Four: BFFs with Murphy's Law

You know how they say that anything that can go wrong will go wrong? Well, I've taken that saying as a personal challenge. Need a smooth and hassle-free real estate experience? Sorry, but my superpower is attracting unexpected obstacles and unforeseen hiccups. From mysterious plumbing leaks to sudden termite infestations, I'll make sure your journey is anything but boring. Just think of me as your very own real estate adventure guide!

• Reason Five: Slightly Sardonic Sense of Humor Included

If there's one thing I can guarantee, it's that you won't be bored when working with me. My sardonic sense of humor is an acquired taste, but hey, life is too short to be serious all the time, right? Brace yourself for a steady stream of self-deprecating jokes, witty banter, and the occasional sarcastic remark. Laughter might not solve all your real estate problems, but it can make the journey a whole lot more enjoyable.

Conclusion:

So there you have it, the top 5 reasons (not) to work with me as your Realtor. From my expertise in procrastination to my mastery of perplexing jargon, I'm here to make your real estate journey an unforgettable experience. Just remember, while my approach may be unconventional, my dedication to helping you find or sell your dream home is anything but. So, if you're up for an adventure filled with laughter, occasional frustration, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, let's embark on this real estate rollercoaster together!

Pretty convincing list huh? 😉 Please keep in mind that this is dripping in sarcasm and is meant as complete satire. I’d love to work with you, so if you cracked a smile reading this, we might be a good fit for each other. Call me!! 🤙🤙

How good of a seller's market is it? Can it be for real?

Good morning! It is a beautiful Friday morning and I am trying to get this written before my munchkins wake up, so let’s get right to it!

A great many of my peers in real estate have been beating the drum of low inventory and it’s a seller’s market. I’m fairly analytical, so I want to dive into the numbers and see if they were on point or if they were just using “sales tactics” to work their sphere.

To calculate months of inventory (MOI), I first needed to calculate the burn rate, or homes closed in the past 12 months and then average that out. Once the closed rate is calculated, I would take the current number of homes active and for sale and divide by the closed rate to get the MOI.

There has been discussion on what a balanced market looks like, but experts have agreed that roughly 5 to 6 months of inventory is fairly balanced and does not favor either the buyer or seller directly.

Let’s jump in to the numbers and see what my local market is doing.

Lapeer

• Average Closed Home Sales per month - 40

• Current Inventory - 102

• MOI is 2.5 months

Davison

• Average Closed Home Sales per month - 35

• Current Inventory - 55

• MOI is 1.5 months

Woah!! You have heard agents and housing experts saying that it is a seller’s market and I just proved it by the numbers. I cannot tell the future, but I don’t foresee this changing any time soon in my local market.

Food for thought if you had been contemplating selling your home. My weekly market update goes out today at 11:30 with tons of useful information and I even worked in a Lil’ Jon reference as well. Don’t miss it, make sure to subscribe by clicking the My Newsletter tab.

Cheers to the Weekend!

A Family Affair

Kids… My kids are everywhere, all the time, no matter where I go.

For the past few months, the shelter at home order here in Michigan coupled with school being cancelled and my career in real estate being relegated to the non-essential… I have been pushed to evolve into a full time stay-at-home Dad.

Cheers to all of you parents that have juggled working, parenting and just plain 'ol existing during these crazy times!

But... I'm back baby! Regardless of how you feel about the governor's stance in relation to Covid-19, Michigan is crushing it in terms of containing the virus and the real estate market is on fire.

Now that I'm back, I've been fortunate to have helped 2 first time home buyers, one we've closed and one is pending, just this week! You may hear my kids in the background when we’re discussing showings and different properties. They are used prominently in my marketing because they are everywhere, my partners in crime and I wouldn't be the person I am without them.

Call me any time to discuss your real estate needs, my assistants and I are always ready to help! 😁

Start them young! My best sales associates 2020!

Mother Nature's Mood Swings & The Seller's Market

Tuesday was 90+ degrees and we had a pool party at a friends house…

Wednesday was 90% humidity and crazy storms…

Thursday, I’m sitting in my office in a hoodie because it’s still a bit chilly…

Much like the weather, the real estate market can shift, but not nearly as dramatically as our lovely Michigan weather. In spite of the economic impact of Covid-19 the real estate market here in Mid-Michigan is still largely in favor of seller’s. I have had 3 clients in multi-offer situations within the last week and that is not an uncommon story if you speak with any active real estate agents out there hustling today.

I’m pulling the numbers together for my weekly market report and thankfully we’re starting to see an uptick in homes being added to the MLS. Time will tell how the summer market will end up playing out, but I can tell you this much, if you’re thinking about selling, there is literally no time like the present!

See you tomorrow for my weekly market update!

Feeling motivated this morning, so I did my Virtual 5k x 2!

Woke up a bit earlier than normal today, so I decided to head over to the Davison Township Hall and get my 5k in early. I started just before sunrise and it was amazing to see the sun come up along the Black Creek. Check out my timelapse video below as I hit some of Davison’s most popular spots!

I had to get an early start today so that my schedule was clear for showings today! In spite of the world feeling a bit crazy, buyers and sellers are still actively searching for and selling homes. See you tomorrow for day 8 of the virtual 5k!

Biking 5k a day for the entire month of June and today was day 5!

Not much to say that the video can’t show you! Today was day 5 of our virtual 5k that is being conducted in support of Davison Township Parks and Rec and The Children’s Miracle Network. You can click here to enter and check out the details and don’t forget, you only have to do a single 5k (not one each day like yours truly)!

I hope you’ll join me in supporting these fantastic organizations!