Buying a Home in Northern Michigan
No one is more qualified to help you buy a property than a trusted real estate agent who lives in the area you’re interested in. Team O'Brien draws from real market knowledge. We have tools for locating your match because we participate in trusted local MLS Boards, and beyond that we're rooted in strong neighborhoods. Our responsiveness and knack for negotiating help you save time and money.
How many bedrooms are you looking for? Do you want acreage? These are some of the questions that define search criteria. As we listen, we build an understanding of the kind of property you’re searching for. Then possibilities begin to take shape! When new properties that match your search criteria hit the MLS, you can be among the first to know by automated email, set up by your real estate agent. Because we have decades of real estate experience and relationships, occasionally we match buyers with homes not yet on the market, but more often we show multiple properties that match your wish list.
In today’s highly competitve market, time is of the essence. We know how to make your offer compete. After we tour a home and you decide you'd like to make an offer, it’s important we act fast and negotiate wisely. We coach you through logistics and contingencies such as inspections and closing dates.
Sometimes bringing a transaction to the closing table includes surprise. When an appraisal doesn’t come in as high as expected, an inspection report reveals a glitch, or an appliance goes on the fritz, a calm, competent realtor is an enormous asset. If you are buying from a distance and receive notice of a burst pipe, we know who to call. We have long-standing relationships with contractors, inspectors, local lenders, and title companies to connect you with reliable problem solvers, altogether guiding you across the closing line with confidence. That’s peace of mind.
Team O'Brien practices real estate with honesty, integrity, responsiveness, market knowledge, and joy. We’re not shy when it comes to sponsoring local events and giving back to the communities we serve. As a team, we contribute 1% of our commissions to local organizations—to date we’ve donated more than $200,000.
When it comes to buying a home, put yourself in good hands. Call Team O’Brien.
*The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.