Prepping Your Home for Sale

Before a sign is put in the yard, there is a lot of prep work to be done. Whether you are 3 months or 3 years away from selling your home, we can help you figure out the best projects for the highest return. By comparing houses in your area, we create a plan of…

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Selling Your Home With The Deering Team

We’ve been selling real estate in West Michigan since 1997 and during that time we have created a system that we use for every listing. What do you get when you list with The Deering Team? Tons of Information. We want to keep you educated and informed as to what is happening during the process.…

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What Home Buyers Want During a Pandemic

Like the changes happening to every other part of our lives, COVID-19 is shifting the emphasis of what buyers are looking for in their next home. The pandemic has taught us that our own home is the safest place to be, which means a greater demand for a residence that can combine work, school, and…

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Sprucing Up for Autumn Sales

Fall is a beautiful time of year! If you have your home on the market, make the most of the season to boost its curb appeal. If you have a gorgeous red maple or golden yellow aspen in your front yard, you already have a great head start. Make a list of the most important…

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Selling Your Home in Uncertain Times

The arrival of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has changed virtually every aspect of life, including the momentum of real estate sales. Some home sellers are waiting, hoping that the situation improves as we find a new normal. Others have decided to put their homes on the market because of urgent reasons, such as a job transfer,…

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Selling Your Home Virtually with The Deering Team

Selling your home virtually can be a scary idea. For some, though, it is the way of the future. We offer a variety of virtual services that are able to be customized for your needs. Our first goal in any transaction is to make sure you feel safe. We talked with Kyle and Danielle Shaver…

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Weathering a Winter Home Sale

Putting your house on the market during the cold months may not be your first choice, and the prospect may give you a case of the winter blues. Perk up! Nearly a million homes were sold in December 2018 through February 2019. There are many good strategies for speeding winter homes sales, starting with this…

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The Value of Home Staging and Interior Design-Karen Wells

Buying a home is emotional. Buyers are looking for a space that makes them feel comfortable when they walk in and where they can see themselves living. When selling a home, we want to help you create that space so your home is highly marketable and sells for top dollar. This is why we offer…

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What is a Zillow Zestimate?

Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Wondering what it is and how accurate it could be? Jay breaks it down and offers advice on getting an accurate estimate for your home.

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Are Zillow’s Zestimates Accurate?

Have you ever looked at Zillow and saw a Zestimate for your house? Many people quickly view these Zestimates and believe that their home is worth that price, when the truth is different. Zestimates are a quick and dirty estimate of your home’s value based on other homes in the area, value history, and other…

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