Brian was an invaluable agent during our property search. He is very knowledgeable about the many facets associated with buying property. Specifically, he understands and has a firm grasp of the following: Technical aspects associated with septic and well requirements. The various townships and small communities in the surrounding Traverse City area and their pros and cons. Easements, setbacks, zoning, and utility concerns. Builders in the area and which ones are reputable. The closing process and associated paperwork, such as the land deed. Financial requirements associated with purchasing real estate (construction loans, mortgages, LMAs, etc). The above list is but an example of the breadth of knowledge Brian possesses. As a result, he played a pivotal role in not only understanding, upfront, what my wife and I were looking for but helped us find a property that met our objectives. I w…
Brian was an invaluable agent during our property search. He is very knowledgeable about the many facets associated with buying property. Specifically, he understands and has a firm grasp of the following: Technical aspects associated with septic and well requirements. The various townships and small communities in the surrounding Traverse City area and their pros and cons. Easements, setbacks, zoning, and utility concerns. Builders in the area and which ones are reputable. The closing process and associated paperwork, such as the land deed. Financial requirements associated with purchasing real estate (construction loans, mortgages, LMAs, etc). The above list is but an example of the breadth of knowledge Brian possesses. As a result, he played a pivotal role in not only understanding, upfront, what my wife and I were looking for but helped us find a property that met our objectives. I would highly recommend him as a real estate agent for anyone looking to purchase either property or a home in the Traverse City region.
Brian personifies experience and dedication. Brian has driven far from his local market to show us properties halfway across the state. He always does his homework so we never have any questions he can't answer. Working with Brian is always a rewarding experience. Highly recommended. Brian went above and beyond in this challenging market for my wife and me. Our search began last year. Brian never let up or got discouraged. He kept us right on point and kept us informed every step of the way. He pointed out things we hadn't thought of. Brian worked hard for us! We are very glad!
Brian set us up online to receive notifications of homes in our price range and when one came up that we were interested in we had an appointment to see it within hours and did a tour. Brian helped us craft an offer and walked us through the negotiation process until our offer was accepted. He is very detailed and was able to walk us through the legalities to make sure the paperwork was correct and protected our interests. Overall it was a great experience and we had fun along the way.
Brian was very professional, gave great advice in terms of selecting a property, and worked diligently when issues arose around financing and ultimately consummating the closing. I got to know Brian in his previous career as a journalist, and he has applied the best attributes from that profession to his new one in real estate. Brian is knowledgeable, candid, and detail-oriented, and always kept my interests paramount.