Cheryl Grant » For Home Buyers http://www.cherylgrant.com Grand Rapids Real Estate Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:03:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 New Listing: 14476 Boom Rd, Spring Lake, MI http://www.cherylgrant.com/2012/01/new-listing-14476-boom-rd-spring-lake-mi/ http://www.cherylgrant.com/2012/01/new-listing-14476-boom-rd-spring-lake-mi/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:32:31 +0000 Karen http://www.cherylgrant.com/?p=904 14476 Boom Rd, Spring Lake, MI. Dock your boat out front and be at Lake Michigan or Spring Lake in only minutes. This brick walkout ranch is located on a Bayou in the Grand River near Spring Lake. The water views are simply amazing. The homeowners have done most of the big updates including Andersen Windows and sliders, new roof, newer central air, and updated kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Even the seawall is newer. The home has 3 large bedrooms, two full baths and a half bath on the main floor along with laundry. The kitchen is open to the dining room and family room and overlooks the water. There are two fireplaces: one on the main floor family room and a second one in the spacious lower level family room. A 4th non-conforming bedroom and plenty of storage finish out the lower level. 2.5 stall garage, underground sprinkling and large deck overlook the water. Natural gas, city water and septic. This is a great opportunity to own waterfront at a reasonable price.

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I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season, and that you’re taking a moment to step away from the possible stress of it to enjoy yourself! We’ve had a very busy year at CherylGrant.com, and wish to thank all our clients and associates for their direct or referred business! In addition to joining North America’s highest ranking brokerage this year, we’ve had other exciting announcements of late, including the designation as an accredited Buyer’s Agent and mobile updates to our site. We’re always happy to receive your referrals, and welcome referrals to families relocating to Grand Rapids as well, for whom we include a special welcome service. Best wishes for peace and prosperity throughout the holidays and in the New Year!

]]> http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/seasons-greetings-from-cheryl-grant/feed/ 0 Cheryl Grant Earns ABR Designation… http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/cheryl-grant-earns-abr-designation/ http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/cheryl-grant-earns-abr-designation/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:05:05 +0000 admin http://www.cherylgrant.com/?p=856 What is the ABR Designation?
The ABR® designation is only awarded to licensed real estate professionals who complete specialized training that gives them the edge in understanding a buyer’s perspective and protecting and promoting their buyer-clients’ interests. Before earning the ABR® designation, buyer’s reps must also demonstrate proven experience in representing buyers. Further, they are committed to maintaining their professional edge by staying current on the latest issues and trends in buyer representation.

In addition to knowing the dynamics of the local market, REALTORS® with the ABR® designation understand the special needs of buyers. They have additional knowledge and experience that takes them a step beyond an agent who only concentrates on listing property for sellers. An ABR® can provide you with valued assistance throughout the transaction and help you make informed decisions that will lead to a successful home purchase.

As an ABR®, I can help you:

  • Understand your specific needs and wants, and locate appropriate properties
  • Assist you in determining how much you can afford (pre-qualify your mortgage)
  • Preview and/or accompany you in viewing properties
  • Advise you in formulating your offer
  • Help you develop your negotiating strategy
  • Provide a list of qualified vendors (inspectors, attorneys, lenders, etc.) for other services you may need
  • Keep track of every detail throughout the transaction – to closing and beyond

 Contact me today if you know someone who wants a dedicated Buyer’s Representative on their side!

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Congratulations to Kurt and Janet Dietsch. We sold their home on Maplewood in East Grand Rapids in 3 days and helped them buy a condo just outside East. The views from their deck at the new condo are amazing.

Why Choose Cheryl Grant to List YOUR Home:

We’re decidedly different, and strong believers in bringing out a home’s inner beauty. Our listings show well to sell.

Sellers receive:

* Successful 10-point marketing plan
* Professional Staging
* Professional Photographer
* Professional Floor Plan Included

If you know someone who could use my help buying or selling a home please let me know.

Contact us for more information!

Or call: 822-3206

]]> http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/smooth-moves/feed/ 0 CherylGrant.com To Go… http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/cherylgrant-com-to-go/ http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/cherylgrant-com-to-go/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:09:01 +0000 admin http://www.cherylgrant.com/?p=859 We know mobile devices are becoming the preferred way to search the web. While our main site is fully functional already on your IPad, smart phone or tablet, we’ve created a mobile option for all of our regular web content so that you can navigate it more conveniently when you’re on the go.

In addition, our web-based listing service company offers this cool mobile app to make navigating IDX MLS listings more convenient if you’re a user of Apple products.

If you’re in serious home search mode, click on the icon to the right. You will be taken to iTunes to download the app.
Be sure once the app is downloaded to enter the
“Cheryl Grant” code of 7286.

]]> http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/cherylgrant-com-to-go/feed/ 0 Survey Says: Sellers Overvalue Their Homes… http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/survey-says-sellers-overvalue-their-homes/ http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/12/survey-says-sellers-overvalue-their-homes/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:58:23 +0000 admin http://www.cherylgrant.com/?p=847  About 76 percent of home owners believe their home is worth more than their agent’s recommended listing price — that’s up from 73 percent last year, according to a new survey conducted by HomeGain of real estate professionals and home owners. On the other hand, 68 percent of home buyers say homes are overpriced, with 32 percent saying homes are overpriced by more than 10 percent. “Home buyers and sellers continue to remain apart as to home valuations with the vast majority of home owners thinking their homes are worth more than their agents and the market are telling them,” Louis Cammarosano, general manager of HomeGain said in a statement.

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Fantastic Forest Hills home tucked away on wooded, private, 2-acre lot but    only minutes to downtown Grand Rapids. 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath, quality-built brick home with walkout lower level. More than 3-thousand square feet of living space plus another 1000 square feet of finished space in the lower level. Kitchen with stainless appliances is open to family room with beamed ceilings and wood-burning fireplace. Formal dining room and amazing formal living room with wooded views from each window. Main floor den can be converted in to 5th bedroom. Full bath is attached to main floor bedroom. Spacious second floor owner’s suite with large attached owner’s bath with dual sinks. Three more bedrooms on the second floor and a second full bath. Main floor laundry. Wonderful built-ins throughout home. Screened-in porch overlooking wooded ravine. Attached 2 stall garage. Newer roof and furnace. Low Grand Rapids township taxes. Forest Hills Northern High School and Collins Elementary. $399,000. Call me today for more info!

]]> http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/10/check-out-one-of-my-newest-listings-at-3434-briar-bank-pl-grand-rapids-twp/feed/ 0 JD Power: RE/MAX Highest in Customer Satisfaction http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/07/jd-power-remax-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/ http://www.cherylgrant.com/2011/07/jd-power-remax-highest-in-customer-satisfaction/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:50:09 +0000 admin http://www.cherylgrant.com/?p=803 In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Home Buyer/Seller Study released today, buyers and sellers award RE/MAX the highest rankings in customer satisfaction.

It’s clear: RE/MAX Associates like Cheryl Grant are the ones consumers trust most to guide them through one of the most challenging real estate markets ever seen in the U.S.

“I want to personally thank and congratulate every one of you for contributing to this prestigious recognition,” says RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger. “It truly reflects your professional excellence, your enthusiasm for education, your commitment to distressed sellers, your individual drive, and many other qualities that serve the interests of your clients. Your efforts change lives, and those people have spoken.”

Homebuyers ranked RE/MAX on a 1,000-point scale with a score of 805 and home sellers put RE/MAX on top with 791, leading all other real estate franchises in the survey. Consumers rated RE/MAX in the following categories:

Overall satisfaction
Agent/Salesperson professionalism
Variety of additional services
Real estate office
Real estate company marketing (seller survey only)

The 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study includes more than 4,200 evaluations from more than 3,680 respondents who bought or sold a home between March 2010 and April 2011. The study was fielded between March and May 2011.

About J.D. Power and Associates

Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company’s quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit JDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

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