New Home Construction Helps Existing Home Sales in Macomb County Michigan

In Northern Macomb County today, new construction is booming for the residential real estate market. Most of the Northern Macomb County communities have had an increase all spring of residential building permits. In turn, these booms in construction pose challenges to homeowners hoping to sell their pre-owned homes. Even though there are challenges, there are also several downsides to buying new construction. The key is to appeal to buyers through your pricing and charm of your existing home. 

New Home Construction Helps Existing Home Sales

Although it seems like new home construction would take first place in the northern Macomb County home sales market, it is actually great news for sellers of existing homes. According to the Macomb Daily, new home building permits are still only a fraction of what they were in the years 2004 through 2006. The numbers say new home construction is in the midst of recovering as opposed to a construction boom. This activity is also delivering jobs and paying consumers. Still, for sellers of resale homes, the perceived competition is frustrating when home sales are just getting back on their feet.

Advantages of Resale Homes

An existing home is preferred by many home buyers over new construction. Home sellers have success by promoting the qualities of resale homes that cannot be matched by newly constructed homes such as established landscaping, proximity to malls and shopping and pricing.

• Established neighborhoods are more inviting. The mature trees in both public and private areas provide shade and beauty.
• Resale homes are sometimes more move-in ready. Landscaping, window coverings, patios and fencing are in place and ready to be enjoyed. Brand new homes often require a wait time before you can move-in or the neighborhoods still have quite some time before the landscaping matures.
• There is a higher chance of established homes to be in closer proximity to amenities or near parks and schools that are sometimes in walking distance.
• There are no unexpected costs from upgrades or add-ons throughout the building process.

The Best Real Estate Agent for a Resale Home

Experienced real estate professionals sell more existing homes than new homes because there are many more resale homes available almost everywhere. Macomb County is known for friendly neighborhood communities with happy long-time residents. It is not unusual for Macomb County home buyers to be on the watch for “for sale” signs in familiar communities that they want to live in or near. The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing an agent for your home is that they are an expert in your area and your neighborhood and how many years that they have practiced real estate full time. Those agents with proven track records and recent sales numbers are more reliable than those who are recommended by friends, but working outside of their expertise.

For more information about marketing and selling your home in the Northern Macomb County Area, you’ll want to contact Rick Giese associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors, Rick can be reached on his private line at 586-242-3100 or by eMail: rick@rickgiese.com

Rick Giese specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of . Loan Modification Help, Short Sale Help. Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering sellers another option besides pre-foreclosure foreclosure or bankruptcy that can affect their credit for years. We are currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

RICK GIESE WILL SELL YOUR CONDO FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR …WITHOUT HASSLE

Rick Giese associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors prides himself as being a leader in condo sales in Macomb County Michigan. He has one of the best property marketing plans in the area, as everything we do is top of the line. From our flyers, to our website and virtual tours, he can guarantee that buyers will be impressed and will request showings of your property. The key to selling a condo in today's market is just that - create enough interest in the property so it gets tons of showings and ultimately good offers will come. However, it takes dedication, discipline and a program to make it all work.

TOP 10 TOOLS WE USE TO MARKET YOUR UNIT

 

1. In real estate, everything starts with photos. We will hire a professional photographer to shot photos of your home and make it look like never before. Buyers will take notice and you will get more showings GUARANTEED!

2. After photos, the second biggest showings generator is the description used for marketing the property. We will create a through description of your property that will generate calls and showings from day one.

3. Once we have great photos and a great description, we will upload your listing to Michigan Regional MLS and the Realcomp MLS systems. Through the MLS systems, that covers from Flint to Downriver, Lake St Clair to Lansing that allows over 20,000 real estate professionals in Southeastern Michigan to have access to your property and will be able to market it to their clients and request showings. We will also make it easy for them to market your property to their clients by providing un-branded marketing material like virtual tours and flyers.

4. Upload your listing to my website and RE/MAX.com the top real estate website in the area that DOMINATES the search engines for the keywords that matter to you.

5. Send "Just Listed" postcards to owners of properties in your local market. That way if they are thinking about upgrading, know someone who may want to live near them, or would like to buy another property as an investment; they'll know your home is available.

6. Create a virtual tour of your home that will be distributed all over the net and in the MLS. Our high end tours showcase your home and allow buyers to fall in love and request a showing ASAP!

7. Upload your listing to the top real estate websites in addition to over 100 other real estate related websites. While other Realtors® say they do, we REALLY deliver and spend over 20 hours on each listing doing so.

8. We send a flyer of your property to our database of buyers who may be interested in properties like yours.

9. We send a flyer of your property to the top Realtors in the area. We know who they are, and they pay attention to our emails as they know we sell the best deals in the area.

10. We upload a video of your property to YouTube and also market your property in social media websites and blogs around the net.

These are just the top 10 of many marketing tools we use to sell your property. Selling real estate is our passion and getting your home sold is our main task, so every day we do things to make sure your some sells, and we'll always keep you in the loop so you know what's happening with your property every week.

TOP 10 THINGS WE DO FOUR YOU

1. We provide you with feedback on showings. We know you’re always waiting to know what the buyers said about your property. It is our job to give you all the inside scoop on every showing that we receive feedback on.

2. We will keep you up to date with the market in your local community: making sure you are fully aware of its ups and downs.

3. We will regularly send you property updates of listings entering the market in your community. Keeping an eye on the competition is very important for you to maintain the edge. We have to make sure your property is the next one sold, and not your neighbor's.

4. We will contact you every week and provide with an update on our marketing efforts and everything else relating to your property.

5. We will get you an offer from a qualified buyer ASAP! That's our main goal, and one of the most important things on our To-Do list. We are always thinking about innovative ways to sell your property.

6. Negotiate on your behalf and get you top dollar for your property.

7. Help you get through inspections, contingencies and closing of your property.

8. Provide you with top of the line contacts for moving out, cleaning, doing repairs, etc.

9. Help you contact an accountant so you can pay your capital gains on time, so the IRS doesn’t come after you after the sale!

10. Deliver your check at closing. The happiest moment for Rick Giese.

Call now for a FREE, No Obligation CMA of your unit today. Your going to be surprised at how much prices have risen, in most cases 50 - 70% in the past year! For more information on how Rick Giese can sell your condo, fast ...for top dollar ...without hassles call Rick at 586-242-3100 or by email at rick@rickgiese.com

Follow us on Face book at https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsRealEstateOfMacombMichigan

Want to know today's present market value of your home? Check out our online CMA site at  www.MyMIHomeValue.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Seniors Real Estate Help, Equity Sales and short sales. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

Rick Giese specializes in senior’s real estate assistance in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering senior sellers and their family’s options. Rick is currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

Why Sell Your House Now And Not Wait For May or June Market?

Why Sell Now And Not Wait For Early Summer?

Many Sellers ask us this question:

"Should we put our house on the market in the early spring season market, or should we wait until May or June "?

Although early summer is generally a busy time of the year for Real Estate, the March April months have their advantages too.

Here Are 5 Reasons Why Now Is A Great Time to Sell

1. Serious Buyers Are Looking

During the early spring market, Buyers who are serious about purchasing a home are out looking. If they weren't really interested, they would be out and about getting ready for graduation parties, Easter, income taxes and not wasting precious hours looking at homes for sale. It doesn’t matter if there are fewer Buyers...as long as there fewer listings, which is exactly what we are seeing here in Macomb County.

2. Less Competition of Homes For Sale

Inventory of homes for sale usually is low this time of year and Buyer demand is increasing steadily. The choices for Buyers will be much more limited. You don't have to wait until the May or June time frame when all the other potential Sellers in your market will put their homes up for sale.  If you list your house during the March & April months, you won't be competing for Buyers time and attention.

3. It May Be Easier

There will probably be fewer showings from agents. This isn't bad since fewer showings will probably be of a higher quality. There may be a reduced number of Buyers, but they will be serious about buying. Summer can produce more Buyers, which means more people in and out of your house, making more work for you to keep it clean, and you being more inconvenienced. 

4. Interest Rates Are Good

Right now the interest rates are low. Who knows what the rates will be later this year for you and buyers who might be interested in your property? Buyers may be able to afford more houses with lower interest rates now.

5. Buyers Are Ready

The concept of the summer selling seasons is becoming obsolete. The market we are seeing now is of low inventory. There are Buyers waiting in the wings for the right house to come along, or they are highly motivated because they’ve lost out on other properties. They are seriously looking online for new listings that fit their criteria, and are ready to buy regardless of season.

People move all year long.  Why wait to list your property when there is more competition and not as many serious buyers?  List now to capitalize on the low supply of houses for sale and potentially get a higher asking price. List your house for sale anytime you are ready....not based on the temperature or season. You need only one buyer, and isn't it better to have fewer competing homes for Buyers to choose from?

If you are thinking of selling and want to get the best price as possible, it's time to start evaluating what will make the difference between a house for sale and your house SOLD! 

Call now for a FREE, No Obligation CMA of your unit today. Your going to be surprised at how much prices have risen, in most cases 50 - 70% in the past year! For more information on how Rick Giese can sell your condo, fast ...for top dollar ...without hassles call Rick at 586-242-3100 or by email at rick@rickgiese.com

Follow us on Face book at https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsRealEstateOfMacombMichigan

Want to know today's present market value of your home? Check out our online CMA site at  www.MyMIHomeValue.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Seniors Real Estate Help, Equity Sales and Short Sales. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

Rick Giese specializes in senior’s real estate assistance in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering senior sellers and their family’s options. Rick is currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

RICK GIESE WILL SELL YOUR CONDO FAST AND FOR TOP DOLLAR …WITHOUT HASSLE

Rick Giese associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors prides himself as being a leader in condo sales in Macomb County Michigan. He has one of the best property marketing plans in the area, as everything we do is top of the line. From our flyers, to our website and virtual tours, he can guarantee that buyers will be impressed and will request showings of your property. The key to selling a condo in today's market is just that - create enough interest in the property so it gets tons of showings and ultimately good offers will come. However, it takes dedication, discipline and a program to make it all work.

TOP 10 TOOLS WE USE TO MARKET YOUR UNIT

1. In real estate, everything starts with photos. We will hire a professional photographer to shot photos of your home and make it look like never before. Buyers will take notice and you will get more showings GUARANTEED!

2. After photos, the second biggest showings generator is the description used for marketing the property. We will create a through description of your property that will generate calls and showings from day one.

3. Once we have great photos and a great description, we will upload your listing to Michigan Regional MLS and the Realcomp MLS systems. Through the MLS systems, that covers from Flint to Downriver, Lake St Clair to Lansing that allows over 20,000 real estate professionals in Southeastern Michigan to have access to your property and will be able to market it to their clients and request showings. We will also make it easy for them to market your property to their clients by providing un-branded marketing material like virtual tours and flyers.

4. Upload your listing to my website and RE/MAX.com the top real estate website in the area that DOMINATES the search engines for the keywords that matter to you.

5. Send "Just Listed" postcards to owners of properties in your local market. That way if they are thinking about upgrading, know someone who may want to live near them, or would like to buy another property as an investment; they'll know your home is available.

6. Create a virtual tour of your home that will be distributed all over the net and in the MLS. Our high end tours showcase your home and allow buyers to fall in love and request a showing ASAP!

7. Upload your listing to the top real estate websites in addition to over 100 other real estate related websites. While other Realtors® say they do, we REALLY deliver and spend over 20 hours on each listing doing so.

8. We send a flyer of your property to our database of buyers who may be interested in properties like yours.

9. We send a flyer of your property to the top Realtors in the area. We know who they are, and they pay attention to our emails as they know we sell the best deals in the area.

10. We upload a video of your property to YouTube and also market your property in social media websites and blogs around the net.

These are just the top 10 of many marketing tools we use to sell your property. Selling real estate is our passion and getting your home sold is our main task, so every day we do things to make sure your some sells, and we'll always keep you in the loop so you know what's happening with your property every week.

TOP 10 THINGS WE DO FOUR YOU

1. We provide you with feedback on showings. We know you’re always waiting to know what the buyers said about your property. It is our job to give you all the inside scoop on every showing that we receive feedback on.

2. We will keep you up to date with the market in your local community: making sure you are fully aware of its ups and downs.

3. We will regularly send you property updates of listings entering the market in your community. Keeping an eye on the competition is very important for you to maintain the edge. We have to make sure your property is the next one sold, and not your neighbor's.

4. We will contact you every week and provide with an update on our marketing efforts and everything else relating to your property.

5. We will get you an offer from a qualified buyer ASAP! That's our main goal, and one of the most important things on our To-Do list. We are always thinking about innovative ways to sell your property.

6. Negotiate on your behalf and get you top dollar for your property.

7. Help you get through inspections, contingencies and closing of your property.

8. Provide you with top of the line contacts for moving out, cleaning, doing repairs, etc.

9. Help you contact an accountant so you can pay your capital gains on time, so the IRS doesn’t come after you after the sale!

10. Deliver your check at closing. The happiest moment for Rick Giese.

Call now for a FREE, No Obligation CMA of your unit today. Your going to be surprised at how much prices have risen, in most cases 50 - 70% in the past year! For more information on how Rick Giese can sell your condo, fast ...for top dollar ...without hassles call Rick at 586-242-3100 or by email at rick@rickgiese.com

Follow us on Face book at https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsRealEstateOfMacombMichigan

Want to know today's present market value of your home? Check out our online CMA site at  www.MyMIHomeValue.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Seniors Real Estate Help, Equity Sales and Short Sales. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

Rick Giese specializes in senior’s real estate assistance in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering senior sellers and their family’s options. Rick is currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

The Sandwich Generation…The New Normal for Macomb County MI Families?

Have you heard of the term “The Sandwich Generation?”  Well, if you haven’t up until now, then you’ll probably start to hear it more and more.  Heck, you might even be a member of The Sandwich Generation and you don’t even know it.

It’s a term that I find extremely accurate and descriptive once you understand the context in which it’s used.  So what exactly does it mean?

The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.

Dorothy A. Miller coined the term “sandwich generation” back in 1981, and Carol Abaya has continued to study and expose what it means to millions of Americans.

Carol Abaya, M.A., is nationally recognized as an expert on the sandwich generation, aging and elder/parent care issues. As a journalist, she has written about aging issues for more than 20 years. Her magazine, The Sandwich Generation^®.

·             Traditional: those sandwiched between aging parents who need care and/or help and their own children.

·             Club Sandwich: those in their 50s or 60s sandwiched between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren, or those in their 30s and 40s, with young children, aging parents and grandparents.

·             Open Faced: anyone else involved in elder care.

 Merriam-Webster and Oxford English officially added the term to their dictionaries in 2006, and Carol also coined the words “club sandwich generation” and “open face sandwich generation.”  Some day, they may also find their way into these prestigious dictionaries.

With all of the definitions and persons responsible for coining the terms aside, what does this term mean to you?  If you are a part of The Sandwich Generation, you know that it means you are playing a huge game of tug-o-war. It’s a tug-o-war between your aging parents and your children for your time, care, love and attention.  And, that doesn’t even go into the stress that comes with caring for your loved ones financially.

Sellers who have move in condition properties that are priced right are finding their homes selling quickly for top dollar, and many are having the problem of multiple offers to choose from.

No matter your situation, visit www.MyMIHomeValue.com for a FREE No-Obligation comparative market analysis of your home or condo. This system can tell you how much your property is worth in today's market ...and we might even have a buyer waiting for it!

Rick Giese has more than 27 years of experience selling residential real estate, probate, trust and conservatorship. Rick can help you. Contact Rick Giese, associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors at 1-800-274-5656 or rick@rickigiese.com.

Follow us on Face book at https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsRealEstateOfMacombMichigan

Want to know today's present market value of your home? Check out our online CMA site at  www.MyMIHomeValue.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Seniors Real Estate Help, Equity Sales and Short Sales. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

Rick Giese specializes in senior’s real estate assistance in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering senior sellers and their family’s options. Rick is currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

www.MySeniorHelpDesk.com Southeastern Michigan: The Baby Boomers are Coming!

It began in 2011, and it’s going to keep happening until 2030: 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 each day, and those in the senior housing industry don’t think the “Greatest Generation” is going to enter quietly into accommodations that don’t meet their standards and expectations.

The Boomer generation has generally gone through life demanding that things be done their way—not the other way around—and this attitude will likely play a large role in the assisted living landscape in the coming years, according to senior living experts.

Today’s seniors aren’t really looking to downsize, and when they come to a senior community they want to bring their “stuff” with them and keep doing the activities they’re used to doing, says Manny Gonzalez, an architect with design firm KTGY Group, Inc., based in California.

“What we’re seeing in a lot of cases is that our clients are trying to bring designs into this next generation of architecture and planning where we don’t want our communities and our floor plans to look like the house Mom and Dad moved into, and certainly not the one we put Grandma into 25 years ago,” he says.

The baby boomer generation “has turned everything on its head that it has touched since the 1960s,” says Tom Grape, chairman and CEO of Benchmark Senior Living, and it “won’t be any different” for senior housing.

Many 50+ communities are now sporting a more “contemporary” design and feature modern furnishings and an extensive use of technology, Gonzalez told SHN.

“If you don’t have a place to have Wii fitness in your community, you’re missing the boat,” he says. “You don’t even need to have the personal trainer, you just turn on the game. Putting flexibility into communities and the amenities and allowing people to update things quickly is good.”

The architect also said that his firm is seeing a lot of clients who want to include activities residents used to have to leave behind, and he said they’re putting workshops and gardens into some of their communities.
More pets are being allowed in, too, with pet-washing and dog parks cropping up in rental communities.
Urban locations are becoming increasingly sought after, where amenities can be found alongside the site, as opposed to being located within the community itself.

“They’re used to having the services they want, when they want them… The voice of the customer has never been more powerful than it is today, and it will only grow,” Grape says. “In the future, boomers will want more services. [They're] going to want urban settings, mixed-use settings, so they can have a full array of choices.”

“People are being a little more particular about the sites they select, so that there are those sorts of opportunities for their residents,” Gonzales agrees.

While golf still important to some, other communities are being shaped around a more active lifestyle, with hiking trails or water sports, he adds. And despite 71% of middle-class baby boomers worrying they’ll outlive their money in retirement, according to a report  from Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement, the “resort style of design” is gaining steam.

“The best developments tend to be contemporary [in style],” Gonzalez says. “There are places that look like you went to Cancun or Palm Springs or some really great recreation area… they’re being done well.”
As an architect, he says it’s exciting to try to anticipate trends and design with them in mind. Technology, in particular, is sure to continue to play a large role, and Gonzalez says it will be interesting to see how new technology will eventually work its way into the senior markets.

No matter your situation, visit my FREE Online CMA site at: www.MyMIHomeValue.com for a FREE No-Obligation comparative market analysis of your home or condo. This system can tell you how much your property is worth in today's market.

Rick Giese has more than 27 years of experience selling residential real estate, helping Macomb County MI seniors, probate, trust and conservatorship. Rick can help you. Contact Rick Giese, associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors at 1-800-274-5656 or rick@rickigiese.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Equity Sales and Short Sales. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight


Rick Giese specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of . Loan Modification Help, Short Sale Help. Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering sellers another option besides pre-foreclosure foreclosure or bankruptcy that can affect their credit for years. We are currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

Selecting an SRES REALTOR for Macomb County Michigan

What is an “SRES?”  That’s a great question!  SRES stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialists, who are local REALTORS (here in Macomb County MI) uniquely qualified to address the needs of home buyers and sellers age 60+.  The SRES Council of the National Association of REALTORS awards the SRES designation to those agents who have successfully completed an extensive education program.  Rick Giese of RE/MAX Advisors & www.MySeniorHelpDesk.com  is one of the few REALTORS in Southeastern Michigan who hold the designation of SRES.

SRES REALTORS have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 60+ through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.

Seniors often have a more complicated set of needs than their younger counterparts when it comes to real estate transactions.  Accordingly, for older adults making home buying, selling, or financing decisions, there are many benefits of working with a senior specialist.  

Here are just a few examples:  SRES agents have lots of experience with downsizing.  Selling the family home can be extremely challenging, if mom and dad have lived in the same place for 30+ years.  Seniors often accumulate a wealth of “stuff” and disposing of it can be both physically and emotionally challenging, not to mention overwhelming.  An SRES is armed with many resources to help mitigate the stress of this task, and has plenty of experience in this area.

Another common challenge faced by many seniors who are selling their family home is that they haven’t updated in many years.  Outdated kitchens and baths, carpet and wallpaper that is out of style and other similar issues can be overwhelming and hard for the prospective senior seller to understand.  Again, a compassionate SRES can guide them through making wise financial decisions about the cost to upgrade versus simply pricing the property to sell “as is.” 

When it comes to choosing a new place, SRES agents are well versed in the range of 55+ communities, as well as local senior housing facilities.  For first time retirees, it is extremely helpful to consider homes that will “age” with them – in other words, practical floor plans and options such as first floor bedrooms and potential caretaker suites that can be adapted to meet their needs as they grow older.

Are you looking for an SRES REALTOR that serves Southeastern Michigan? Call Rick Giese (SRES) Associate Broker with RE/MAX Advisors at 586-242-3100 or by email rick@rickgiese.comMake sure you get a FREE copy of our newest book "Downsizing Made Easy" by going to: http://www.5stepstodownsizing.com/  

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No matter your situation, visit my FREE Online CMA site at: www.MyMIHomeValue.com for a FREE No-Obligation comparative market analysis of your home or condo. This system can tell you how much your property is worth in today's market.

Rick Giese has more than 27 years of experience selling residential real estate, probate, trust and conservatorship. Rick can help you. Contact Rick Giese, associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors at 1-800-274-5656 or rick@rickigiese.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of with seniors real estate experience. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

Rick Giese specializes in senior’s real estate assistance in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering senior sellers and their family’s options. Rick is currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

Rick Giese SRES talks about "Helping an Aging Parent Decide Whether and Where To Move"

Helping an aging parent decide whether and where to move, when their current home is no longer a viable option, can often time be fought tooth and nail by mom or dad. 

Scenario: Your parent or parents are getting older and you are discomforted by the things you see changing, almost on a daily basis.  The home, once immaculate, has become the area in their lives for their memories and everything that brought comfort in the past. It's subtle at first, that favorite lacy tablecloth starts to show signs of wear, the once white fabric has yellowed with age and bearing the obvious burden of months or more of mail, which has been read and some unopened and unread.

Sometimes when one parent remains alone after the death of a spouse, the problem is brought to a head.  Age is starting to creep up, and mom or dad's reason for being no longer exists.  There are no pressing tasks calling to them, the person for whom they are responsible is no longer there.  This sometimes develops itself in depression and questioning themselves to why they are still here and living.

As an adult child in this situation, you are faced with an emotional challenge.  You want to help without the reversal of the roles of parent and child.  You also have a life of your own, with its own demands.  Talking about what you see can set off unexpected bursts of anger.  Nobody wants to be told they can no longer hold it together or continue to live in a home they've lived in for years.

You and the family will need to assess the parent’s situation.  There is no blueprint.  You might be able to get them involved in some activities outside the home.  The more they interact with people, the better the chance it will pull them out of the confused situation in which they find themselves.  Sometimes moving them to a better environment helps.  There are so many housing options now for an aging population, from the active adult/55 and over communities, to the many levels of assisted living complexes throughout the Macomb County area of Michigan.  

Information will be your best friend in the process of getting your parent or relative on a path that will help give more meaning to their later years.  If you need any information about senior housing options, just reach out to Rick Giese Macomb County Michigan’s Leading Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) at 586.242.3100 or by email rick@rickgiese,com . A real estate expert in the Southeastern Michigan area for over 27 years, with much experience dealing with the needs of seniors, you'll be in the right hands.

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No matter your situation, visit my FREE Online CMA site at: www.MyMIHomeValue.com for a FREE No-Obligation comparative market analysis of your home or condo. This system can tell you how much your property is worth in today's market.

Rick Giese has more than 27 years of experience selling residential real estate, probate, trust and conservatorship. Rick can help you. Contact Rick Giese, associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors at 1-800-274-5656 or rick@rickigiese.com

Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of with seniors real estate experience. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

Rick Giese specializes in senior’s real estate assistance in the Macomb, Oakland and southern St Clair County Areas of Oakland Short Sale Help Macomb and our services are offering senior sellers and their family’s options. Rick is currently offering our services in the Richmond, Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens (Mt Clemens) Fraser, Harrison Township, Warren, Roseville, St Clair Shores areas of Macomb County Michigan Madison Heights, Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Rochester Hills, Berkley, Birmingham areas of Oakland County

Timing Isn't Something It is EVERYTHING in Real Estate!

In both real estate and in life

Timing Isn't Something It is EVERYTHING.

Why start painting on the inside of an elderly lady's home when she has not moved out yet? Why rush to take buyers out looking at houses when they are not qualified? Why get the loan for the mortgage "approved" when you don't have the appraisal yet?

In life, when preparation meets opportunity it is called luck, but it is more about timing. Don't rush into marriage till you know the other person. Don't take a job over your skill level till you are trained. Don't buy the big screen TV till you can afford it. Look at that big bear in nature. HE KNOWS when that rainbow trout will be there.

If you are thinking of selling, prepare your home asap, then put it on the market around March 15th-April 15th. That way you will capture the largest group of young buyers in many years! Rates will be going up, and buyers have been waiting for a long time to purchase. Have your closing date for the property you are moving into for about May 1st-June 1st so that you will have a smooth transition from selling to moving to closing. 

If you are a buyer, the best deals come at the very beginning of the year so you would want to purchase right now! Don't wait until all buyers come out in spring as you will be competing with multiple offers and higher prices and interest rates. 

Opportunities and experiences we can grasp or they can pass us by too, never to be able to capture them again. The proverbial once in a life time moments. With timing it is a feeling kind of thing with us drifting through life, and you have to know to grab it or let it go. This song talks about those special LOVE moments, so please grab those with your good timing.

Challenges Become Choices

As the challenges of moving fade due to increasingly helpful professionals, seniors are left

with nothing but choices—where to move, when to move, what to take, and how to decorate the new home. Older adults who are considering a move are no longer faced with the difficult questions of how to market their homes and move their belongings. There is help available every step of the way. The only question that remains is, “Are you ready for a move?”

Rick Giese has more than 27 years of experience selling residential real estate for seniors and their familes, probate, trust and conservatorship. Rick can help you. Contact Rick Giese, associate broker at RE/MAX Advisors at 1-800-274-5656 or rick@rickigiese.com.

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Consistently ranked as one of Southeastern Michigan's associate brokers of Equity Sales and Short Sales. Seniors certified and trained. Rick Giese has over 27 years of Real Estate experience and is one of the areas Rick has a strong focus on assisting homeowners in need, Rick Giese offers a straightforward no nonsense consultation designed to give you all the information and facts to enable you to make the best decision for you and your family. As every situation is different, Rick offers his insight and knowledge of the real estate transaction process and all the options available to you to get the most money the market will pay or to help you avoid foreclosure. Call Rick Giese today at toll free 1-800-274-5656 or your free consultation of your situation and sleep better tonight

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