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April 4, 2013

There was a time when the real estate market was good, when the business was easy. But we’ve gone through the worst downturn of my 33 years in real estate, and I’ve seen the struggles my agents have gone through.

I could not be more proud of them.

If it weren’t for the agents and staff, there is no way I would have been named RE/MAX’s top multi-office broker/owner in the United States for 2012.

It’s a great award, and it has my name on it, but it’s really theirs. They all deserve this award.

We are like a family here, and the hard times we’ve been through have made us closer.

Before the market became unstable, I was considering retirement. Now, I don’t even think about it. Retirement right now would feel like a divorce. We’ve built something good here and it’s gratifying to be part of it.

I don’t want to give that up, especially after the rough road we’ve traveled.

Five and six years ago, I was back on my heels.

My business was still the Michigan Group. We were losing agents, losing market share and I could feel everything going down. But I was confident that we ...

January 30, 2013

Today is the first day of SPRING! Spring is here and the Real Estate Market is UP! Now is the time to become a Real Estate Professional. If you have ever thought of becoming a Real Estate Agent or maybe you are already a REALTOR and looking to step up your game and soar above the rest? Join us for our informational Open House!  Find out when Real Estate classes are beginning in your area, cost of classes, fees and what it takes to become an Agent....

January 7, 2013

Happy New Year!

RE/MAX Platinum is bustling with activity as the holidays come to a close.  Goals have been set, Agents are training and building their foundation for another  successful year.  I have learned a lot about the Real Estate industry and the RE/MAX Platinum culture this year. 

What a wonderful group of professionals!

Joe DeKroub, our sole Broker owner; has invested in his Agents, management,  and...

November 27, 2012
Remax Platinum Online

UNDERSTANDING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Over the last few months we all have heard/read the real estate market is recovering! That’s a good thing. The question is how much? I went back in time and looked at sales for condos and homes in Livingston County Michigan. Starting with 2003, (the local multi listing service only holds sales back to 2003), to 2012. I came up with the following graft. It is made up of average sale prices, median sale price and marketing time. I have also...

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