Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI

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Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI, in Oakland County
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My husband, Dmitry Koublitsky, and I are Realtors with SKBK Sotheby's International in Birmingham, Michigan. We are "high tech - high touch" Realtors, who pride ourselves in the results we achieve for our clients. If you are in need of real estate marketing services or buyer representation in Southeast Michigan, please call us at 248.430.4450.
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Mimi, Home Buyer in Novi

Our agent represetns us (buyer) and seller. I don't think it's working. We made an offer already and we

Asked yesterday, 18:15 by Mimi  -  Novi  -  Home Buying  -  10 answers
Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI answered:
Mimi,

The problem is that you have already started working with her. If a new agent were to represent you now, there could be issues later because you have already written an offer through her. That is why I said you need to talk to her. You accepted dual agency when you wrote that offer (or earlier).

Was she working with you prior to this house?

There can be ways to work this out. Sylvia's suggestion of talking to the broker is definitely a good option. - Yesterday, 19:09
Talk to her and tell her your concerns. - Yesterday, 18:16
Monica, Home Buyer in North Carolina

I Would like to live in or around Troy MI How do I look for good schools and good houses?

Asked Tue May 13 2008, 11:28 by Monica  -  Troy  -  Home Buying  -  5 answers
Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI answered:
I can help you. I work in Troy.

Check out schools at http://schoolmatters.com

Troy is actually served by more than one school district, so the school district (Birmingham, Bloomfield, Troy, and Lamphere) you chose and the price range you are in will determine where you will end up buying. - Tue May 13 2008, 11:34
bob, Home Buyer in Nebraska

homestead tax? why should I pay?

Asked Wed May 7 2008, 15:30 by bob  -  49503  -  Home Buying  -  6 answers
Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI answered:
You don't get around it.

But what you could do is make your offer reflect the difference in the taxes. Sellers understand that selling a non homesteaded property has negative ramifications for the buyer. You could ask for a credit from the buyer at close, for example.

Remember too, that your taxes could actually increase next year even if homesteaded depending on how long the current owner has been in the house.

Did you check out the state of michigan's site and use the property tax calculator? - Thu May 8 2008, 00:15
Vesna, Just Looking in Los Angeles

trulia sold homes vs mls sold comps

Asked Wed May 7 2008, 11:02 by Vesna  -  48224  -  Home Selling  -  5 answers
Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI answered:
Ask your agent if he or she is pulling from public records. We also use more than one MLS in metro Detroit, though Realcomp is most prominent in the city. It is also possible that Trulia is pulling things like sherriff sales that are not actual sales. - Wed May 7 2008, 12:27
Jc, Home Buyer in Grand Rapids

How much info about a home should the buyer's agent give me?

Asked Wed May 7 2008, 04:52 by Jc  -  Grand Rapids  -  Home Buying  -  8 answers
Maureen Francis, Birmingham MI answered:
What kind of information are you looking for?

Buyer's agents typically do not know anything about the condition of the home, other than what they might read on the disclosures. You will have an inspection for that. They will advise you on where an offer should be but that is after they have done a cma. - Wed May 7 2008, 05:13
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