Lyndas Real Estate Service - Boyne City
Having lived across the U.S. and abroad, Karen Colburn settled in Northern Michigan permanently with her husband, George, a Michigan native, in 1997. In the previous 10 years, she and her husband were regular visitors to Charlevoix County while living in the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas.
She has owned homes in California, Virginia and New Mexico creating a solid foundation for her own personal real estate experience in Michigan which includes single family homes, condominiums, time shares and land contracts.
She also has the experience of being a landlord and actively conducting a vacation home rental service. Her knowledge of the many facets of real estate has been especially valuable since becoming a Realtor 2006. As a United Airlines Flight Attendant for 38 years, she also well understands the importance of customer service in business activities.
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Business Operation Hours
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Monday
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8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Tuesday
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8:00 AM to
7:00 PM
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Wednesday
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8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Thursday
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8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Friday
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8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Saturday
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8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Sunday
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8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Additional Information
Know your market as best you can, be aware of what your competition will be, i.e.; homes similar to yours that are currently for sale, as they will be your direct competition for buyers. Insist on a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis).
A complete written comprehensive report that includes at least 3 homes similar to yours that have sold in the last 6mos. to 1year, as well as 3 Active listings (homes that are currently for sale that compare to your home). If a Realtor will not supply you with this important ammunition, move on to one that will.
Statistics show that nearly two-thirds of people surveyed who sell their homes say they would not try to do it themselves. Primary reasons being, setting a price, marketing, liability concerns, and the time constraints. But, all Realtors are not the same!
A professional agent knows the market and has information on past sales, current listings, a marketing plan, as well as providing you with background and references. Be sure to choose someone that you trust and feel comfortable that they will do their best on your behalf. One big pitfall, be as wary of agents whose quote is too low, as to those that are too high!
Product and Services
Buyers looking for homes in extremely tight markets may feel pressured to make an immediate offer. Instead, it makes sense to become familiar with the local market before making a purchase offer.
Many buyers run themselves and their brokers ragged as they repeatedly dismiss homes that meet most--but not all--of their specifications. A buyer who turns down a house that meets most criteria may lose the best available property as well as good financing if market conditions change. First-time buyers should surely view different homes before making an offer.
That way they can better understand the marketplace and know more about local prices. Brokers will often recommend that buyers, and particularly first-time buyers, avoid jumping on the first property they see - but that they don't drag their feet when the find a house they love, either.
The reason you are selling your home will affect the way you negotiate the sale. By keeping this between yourself and your Realtor, you don't provide a prospective buyer with ammunition to work against you. Example, if a buyer were to learn that you HAVE to move quickly, it could place you at a disadvantage in the negotiating process. Only you and your Realtor need to know your reason.
Languages Spoken
English
Payment Options
Cash,Check
Year Established
2006
