What can you expect when you hire Darrell to help buy your home?

You can hire an average agent.  Or you can hire me.  I promise you that your experience with me will be anything but average.  It’s my goal with each and every client that they walk away feeling like they were superbly cared for… superbly serviced and helped.  That’s what my clients say about working with me (click here to read reviews).  That’s what my clients deserve.  And that’s what you deserve.  

I am full time… and have been for over 20 years.  Many agents are part-time and that means a buyer or seller can’t possibly get the service or response that they deserve.  There are so many elements involved in a real estate transaction that require someone to be constantly attentive to them. Without that attention, followup, and persistence, a property’s marketing suffers, offers and/or negotiation become more problematic, necessary communication and follow up between all the parties lags, and many other things are affected.  

I have a wonderful team.  When you hire me, you get 4 people for the price of one!  I have 2 full-time assistants, and another agent on my team which helps keep things moving smoothly.  We are constantly scouring unique opportunities for you so that you know about homes before anyone else.  This also makes it possible for me to be at your service at any time- and allows me to very quickly respond to any communications you sent me or my team.  My team and I are devoted to one thing: having you feel superbly serviced from beginning to end and you can expect that from us.

Communication.  Our industry is full of folks who don’t answer their phone or respond to messages.  Communication is one of the cornerstones of my business. Communication is very important to me and you’ll see that is a consistently praised aspect from those that review my services.

(After several prior unsuccessful experiences with other real estate agents), Darrell answered and within minutes I knew he was going to be the one. The process of buying a home can be very stressful and with Darrell, he was the one who literally did whatever it took. He took all my calls, all my requirements, was that trusted guide who challenged us and cared about us finding the right home. He was our eyes and ears and my proxy. He looked at dozens of homes and reported back. I knew he would get it done and he did. Once we found the right house we had some additional needs and yet again Darrell went wayyyy above and beyond in helping us on a daily basis. Anything I needed Darrell did whatever was in his power to make it happen for me. Keep one thing in mind, while he received a commission on the house sale, he received nothing for everything else he did for us. A thank you, appreciation for his efforts and a new friend...here we are in Michigan and loving it. If you want someone to work for you like no other, you need to give Darrell a shot. Guys like Darrell a one in a million and we were fortunate enough to find him.

Bud R.

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I provide “full service”.  There’s a lot of elements that need to be considered between that first time you look at a house and walking away with the keys to your new home.  From looking at as many houses as you need to, to getting an offer accepted, to inspections and closing- and everything in between… I help you every step of the way.  I make sure you are informed and will guide you every step of the way.  

My contacts and referrals.  I have countless folks on my team and in my arsenal that help ensure you get the best service imaginable and at a discounted or the best price possible.  I have people I can recommend for anything. And I mean anything- related to a house or real estate.  Every week, I am referring my clients to someone-  to help my clients- from a plumber to a lender, and anyone in between.  

I am a fabulous negotiator.  These are words directly from one of my reviews.  Many others have reviewed or provided testimonials highlighting my negotiation skills.  I constantly negotiate on my clients behalf- whether it’s inspections, appliances, surveys, or anything else that’s involved in your transaction.  You can be assured that you have a fabulous negotiator working on your behalf. If there’s extra money to be had, I’m going to find it and put it in your pocket.  If there’s a quicker close or an easier way, I’m going to find it and make it happen for you.

My firms have tens of millions of dollars in annual revenues, with one of them being nationally and internationally recognized twice by Inc. Magazine.  My business has been people.  Recognizing talents, strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, to create business and client success is my specialty.  So much so, that my business, my employees, and my income depends on "getting that right".  Darrell makes the top of my list.  I recognize qualities in Darrell that I look for in my businesses and value in friends.  He is rock solid.  Darrell is quick in assessing opportunities and situations.  He is wise, connected, smart, quick-witted, and quick to offer help and share experiences that aids in making business decisions.  He is business-savvy in the real estate industry, and combined with his deep integrity, he quickly becomes a trusted resource.  He steps up to the plate to get things done.  Those traits and his large body of professional and industry experiences afford Darrell a great perspective and toolkit for handling situations, scenarios, and transactions of all sizes and urgency.  I simply cannot say enough in my recommendation of Darrell.

Linda C.

I work with off-market properties all the time through my connections- properties from investors, foreclosures, estates, etc.  This means I can let you know about properties that the rest of the world doesn’t know about.      

I have more hands-on buying experience (being in a buyer’s shoes hundreds of times) than anyone in this area.  I learned tactics on how to find great properties… starting with knowing where to look… and perfecting the entire process to closing… and after.  I know the pressure a buyer can feel… and I have systems for every aspect of the journey to help ensure it is as stress-free as possible for you. 

Aggressive.  If you want a good deal in this real estate market, you need to have an aggressive agent working for you.  That starts with knowing WHERE to look for houses. I’ll get you setup in my system and give you direct portal access.  This is going to differ from all the other things you’ve seen (Zillow, Trulia, Homes, etc.). Don’t get me wrong, they are popular and nice looking websites, but they are terribly outdated and provide outdated and erroneous info.  Sites like these are third-party and syndicated websites/applications. That means they rely on sources like the MLS and township and county sites to provide them with info. I’ll get you connected with THE SOURCE which will give you the info in real-time… and… notify you immediately when a new home gets listed that fits your criteria.  That’s the first step in getting you a good deal on a home. Then… we need to be one of the first people, if not the first people, in that home.  I make myself available to show my buyers homes at all hours and days. Then we follow my 5 step system to help ensure our offer gets accepted once we’ve found a winner.

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Savvy.  I know how to write creative offers which are designed to optimize the chances of them being accepted.  I’ve learned countless tactics over the years which I use to help get your offer accepted while still providing you with essential contingencies you desire.

Construction knowledge.  Most agents don’t have the foggiest idea of what it cost to do most repairs or updates to a home.  OK, maybe some know the basics- things they’ve done in their home- carpet cleaning, the cost of a new fridge.  But what about repairing a specific type of plumbing leak, adding a bedroom in the basement, hanging a prehung door, replacing the tile flooring in the bath with LVT, updating a kitchen, relocating a gas line so the stove can be gas connected, adding a water softener or whole-house reverse osmosis drinking system?  I can quickly give you a ballpark figure… and… provide you with the impact it will have on the value/ sales price or closing time frame.  I have the experience with construction and contractors to have the know-how to problem-solve.  This is beneficial if you are thinking about updates or fixes to a home you are considering.  It provides you with the competitive edge over the other buyers looking at the same home because I can help you see the potential in a home.  

I have extensive experience working with high-pressure, high-motivation situations.  I’ve had to help many clients find a home in very short periods of time and/or under unusual circumstances and I work very well under pressure.  

I am very client driven.  Everything I do is for my client.  I ignore the stuff about volume and ensure that each of my clients is superbly taken care of.  I listen. I look you in the eye. Your needs, situation, and plans/ goals are very important to me and I help put together a plan that achieves them.  I attend all my closings. I attend all my buyers’ inspections. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer buying a home for $100k, or selling a home for $1M, I’m there every step of the way.  

I provide excellent customer service.  I regularly provide my clients with unorthodox stuff- like quotes on cable internet, trash companies, and countless other things.  What most would consider outside the realm of service to their real estate clients, I consider it routine and am happy to have the opportunity to serve my clients.  

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I know workarounds to problems that exist or come up.  I often solve issues that most agents haven’t been able to and most of the time, without even bothering my client with it.  When you’ve been in the trenches hundreds of times like I have been buying and selling a home, you can expect I know my way around.  

I make sure that every dollar remains in your pocket where it belongs.  This is not only a result of my 20+ years in the business as a house-flipper, but a combination of unique know-how and great relationships with everyone in the business.  Most agents are not familiar with some of the unique Whether you are buying or selling, I also provide a unique level of service from beginning to end which ensures every dollar of yours stays in your pocket where it belongs.

I set proper expectations so that my clients know what to expect.  But then I shoot for the stars… and I often hit them.  On occasion, we have to settle for the moon and my clients are still thrilled with my service.  

One of my strongest assets is my problem-solving ability– particularly when it comes to real estate (problems with a home, title work, negotiation, etc.).  I specialize in coming up with creative ways to solve challenging situations and get things done.

I pray for each of my clients every week– and usually more often than that. That my client finds a home that they are happy with, that they get a good price.  I pray that God uses me to help them every step of the way.  That this process,  which is normally stressful and frustrating, is a peaceful- and even an exciting and enjoyable one. 

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