Christie Cook Realtor

Coming Soon💫 July 31st, 2024

🏡7950 Island Blvd, Grosse Ile 48138

💰$359,900
🛌 4 beds
🚽2 full
📐2279 sqft

This stunning home beautifully blends 19th-century charm with modern updates. Situated on a spacious double lot of .59 acres, it features a wooded easement on the west side for added privacy. The captivating new kitchen boasts granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry, with the adjacent dining room featuring a cozy gas log fireplace. The side deck is conveniently accessible from the kitchen. On the first floor, the library, complete with a closet, can also serve as a bedroom. The home includes a large mudroom and a walk-up attic, providing ample storage space and easily converted to additional living space, along with numerous closets. The oversized three-car garage can fit the cars and all of the toys! It offers pull-down stairs to a loft, ensuring plenty of storage. The furnace that has been serviced regularly every 6 months as well as central air conditioning, newer windows, front door, and beautifully updated bathrooms. The sellers have taken pride in their home and it shows! Schedule your private showing today.

Just listed✨

6201 GILMORE Street, Van Buren Twp 48111

💰 299,900
🛌3 beds
🚽2 baths
📐 1677

Welcome to this beautifully updated home! Step inside to find modern finishes and a spacious layout designed for comfortable living. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a stylish backsplash. The open-concept living and dining areas are perfect for entertaining, with plenty of natural light and elegant fixtures. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom provide ample space for family or guests. Outside, you'll find a large, well-maintained yard with a patio area, perfect for outdoor gatherings. The home also includes a new furnace and AC, ensuring year-round comfort and energy efficiency. the seasonal Florida room is heated and has central air. Famous outdoor show was filmed here! Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning house your new home! Schedule your private showing today.

I am truly honored to share a special moment. A huge thank you to my wonderful past client for trusting me with the important task of helping her parents find their new home. 🏡

It was an absolute privilege to assist such an incredible family, especially as they have served our country with dedication and honor. I love my veterans and their families, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back in any way I can.

To all my clients, past and present, thank you for your trust and support. Every home has a story, and I’m blessed to be a part of yours.

With gratitude,
Christie Cook, Realtor ❤️🏡🇺🇸

Coming soon- 🏡
Enchanting 3-Bedroom Ranch with so many upgrades.

Welcome to your dream home! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort and in style living. Nestled in a serene neighborhood, this alluring home has a potential fourth bedroom in the basement, complete with a brand new egress window. Perfect for guests or a home office.

Step inside to discover freshly painted interiors that exude warmth and style. The kitchen and basement feature brand-new flooring, adding a touch of elegance to your daily life. You’ll love the convenience of a new roof on both the house and garage, ensuring peace of mind for years to come.

Stay comfortable year-round with a new furnace, new AC, and a new hot water tank. The fresh kitchen is equipped with a new dishwasher and fridge, making meal prep a breeze. Plus, the included washer and dryer add to the home’s convenience.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a home that's move-in ready with all the updates you desire. Schedule a showing today and make this house your forever home!

🏡13046 Helen Street Southgate, MI 48195

🛌 3 beds
🚽 1 bath
📐 912

What’s the deal with writing a letter to a seller?

Some buyers swear by this tactic, but does it actually make sellers more likely to pick your offer? Is it worth it?

If you love a house and want the best chances of getting it, it doesn’t hurt to write a letter and append it to your offer.

Some sellers will be receptive to letters, especially if the letter helps them understand your situation better and why you want the property.

If you do write a letter, remember not to include any personal information about protected classes so the seller doesn’t have to worry about violating fair housing laws.

But the best thing you can do is to work with your agent to make the most financially convincing offer rather than relying on a letter to convince the seller to choose you.

As always, follow your real estate agent’s advice when it comes to including a letter (or not!) to make sure you make the best offer possible!

Comment the word HOME below for more information on how you can develop a winning offer!

Thank you for making our homes 🏡free and safe places to be.

We are so lucky to live in a country where those brave souls are willing to make sacrifices to ensure our freedom and peace.

This Memorial Day, we will remember and salute their sacrifice.

Ready for a truth bomb?

If you give buyers the wrong things to focus on during showings and open houses, your home probably won’t sell for top dollar.

Instead of getting buyers to envision themselves living in your home (the ultimate goal of a showing!), if you don’t do these things, they’ll be more interested in your style, decor, and things you have around the house.

To help buyers focus on the right things (like why your home is the best for them!), you need to:

- Declutter your home so buyers can focus on the spaces rather than the stuff

- Depersonalize by removing family photos and other distractions

- Do any needed maintenance to provide a polished look

- Have a strong marketing plan and strategy to make sure your home gets in front of the right buyers

When you prep your home for buyers and have a marketing plan, you’ll find that you’ll be able to quickly sell your home for top dollar. This stuff really makes all the difference!

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Mindset is everything, even when it comes to real estate.

These homebuying affirmations can help you get into the right mindset to buy your new home.

Here’s how to get the most out of these affirmations:
1. Save this post so you can reference it later

2. Take a screenshot and save it to your photos app

3. Set the screenshot as your home’s lock screen or wallpaper so you see them regularly

Once you start to internalize these affirmations, you’ll find that your mindset around buying a home will start to change and opportunities will fall into your path.

Make sure to save this post to make it happen!

Think you’re ready to sell your house? Let’s check!

Swipe through this post to see all of the green flags that you’re probably ready to sell your house.

If you find these things resonating with you and your situation with your home, then you might be ready to sell your home!

Let’s chat about taking the next step–just send a DM!

Future you will be SO glad you saved this.

These apps will make your life as a homeowner SO much easier.

Gone are the days of having to track down your old contracting docs, paint colors, or lugging a binder full of repair manuals around. Now these apps can do it all for you!

HomeZada is all about helping you track your home maintenance, remodeling projects, and all expenses related to your home. Additionally, you can create a budget, schedule maintenance, and organize your home improvement projects. Such a time saver!

Centriq helps you get rid of those giant appliance manuals while also putting together a maintenance schedule. It can also sync with any smart appliances or home systems to give you a one-stop place for everything to do with your appliance.

Lastly, NextDoor is the perfect app to stay connected with your neighborhood. You can learn about community events, meet your neighbors, and get recommendations and referrals.

These apps will make your life so much easier by organizing all of your home-related needs and putting you in touch with the neighborhood!

Make sure to save this post for later and send it to a friend who could use these apps!

This one might surprise you…

Selling a home quickly while also getting it sold at a profit can seem like a tall order.

How do you get your home sold fast? It’s simple: Price it correctly!

So many homes sit on the market and become stagnant because they are overpriced. This mistake is common because the home’s true market value is dependent on so many factors including:
- the home’s condition
- the neighborhood
- what other homes in the neighborhood are selling for
- the local market pressures
- the real estate market at large

Because there are so many different influences to consider when pricing a home, it’s common for homeowners to list at the wrong price.

This is where your real estate agent comes in. They have a deep understanding of each of those factors, can access the latest data and statistics, and have a strong experience base to draw from.

With the right price, you’ll attract the right buyers and drum up interest around your listing. With enough interest, your listing could potentially even trigger a bidding war!

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If every first-time homebuyer knew this, the world would be a better place!

Whether you’re just embarking on your first real estate journey, or are looking forward to it in the future, here’s the best tip a real estate agent can give you:

Know your finances!

When you understand your financial situation, you’ll make smart, informed decisions quickly, which will benefit you throughout the real estate process.

Here’s what you’ll want to know:
- your credit score: if it’s low, spend time improving it before starting to buy a house. This will help you get a better mortgage rate!

- your monthly income: this will be the basis of any homebuying budget, so understand exactly how much you bring home.

- how much you owe in debt: this amount will also impact your interest rate. If your debt is more than 43% of your monthly income, make a plan to pay it down to that 43% marker before buying a home

Once you understand your finances, you can take that information to lenders and get pre-approved for a mortgage. This shows sellers that you’re serious about buying and have the finances to go through with the home sale.

Based on this, you can see why knowing your numbers can have a big impact!

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Helping my clients find their home 🏡 is a journey I'll always cherish, and knowing that they are happy and settled makes all the effort truly rewarding. It fills me with immense gratitude. 🙏🏻💗

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I’m beyond grateful for the incredibly kind review I received from one of my wonderful clients! Your satisfaction is my top priority, and it means the world to me to know I’ve made your experience a positive one.
Thank you for trusting me with your Real Estate 🏡 needs and for taking the time to share your feedback.

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Can we all agree on something?

Final walkthroughs are a critical part of the homebuying process!

Sometimes buyers think that one walkthrough before the closing is enough, but it’s not wise to skip that final chance to check the house.

The final walkthrough is SO important because it allows you to ensure that the property is in the same condition in which you agreed to purchase it.

We all want to think the best of the sellers, but sometimes things get lost in translation and the home’s condition may change.

During the final walkthrough, you’ll be checking to make sure that nothing has changed and that:
- there isn’t any new damage
- all agreed-upon appliances and furnishings (such as curtains and blinds) are still there
- any repairs that were negotiated into the deal were made

If you notice any issues during the final walkthrough, you’ll get the chance to rectify them with the seller before taking ownership of the home.

But if you skip the final walkthrough, there isn’t a good course of action to get those issues resolved.

The final walkthrough really isn’t optional. It’s just a few minutes that will help ensure that you’re happy with your new home and can confidently take ownership.

Save this if you’re home shopping!

If you find yourself doing this, then you might be ready to start your real estate journey!

Looking at homes in different neighborhoods is always fun, but what if you could take that time and spend it actually finding your dream home?

If you’re thinking it might be time to stop dreaming and start doing, just send a DM.

Let’s work together to find your dream home and get you into it this year!

Buyers, take note!

There’s a huge difference between a real estate agent and a GOOD real estate agent when it comes to having a successful buying experience.

While any real estate agent can get you into a showing and list off the facts on the home’s flier, a good real estate agent will do so much more for you.

A good real estate agent will show you the value of the home–both short and long-term. They’ll be able to show you what the area is like and what its growth potential is, what restrictions you’ll deal with, and other opportunities with the home.

This is all to give you the best understanding of the home’s true value and how it can not only give you a safe place to live but also become a key part of your investment portfolio.

Want more buyer tips and advice on how to find the right agent for you?

Just comment “Buyer Guide” to get your FREE copy of the info-packed buyer guide!

our mindset can have a big impact on your results.

This doesn’t just apply to your personal life or your career–it also applies to real estate!

If you focus on how challenging the market is or how finding the perfect home is difficult, you’re going to find that that becomes all you can think about.

So next time this thought comes to mind, focus on the fact that your new house isn’t just a place–it’s your home where you’ll create lasting memories with your loved ones. That’s worth taking a little time and effort to secure.

Plus, your agent will be right by your side to navigate the market and help you find the perfect home for your life.

Want to talk more about how you can find an amazing home in this market? Send a DM and let’s chat!

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Your interest rate can make a big difference for how much you pay over the life of your mortgage loan. Even just a 1% difference can save you thousands of dollars!

That’s why it’s so important to get the best interest rate that you can. Here are a few things you can do to get the best rate on your new mortgage:

- Get your credit score and debt in great shape before you start the homebuying process.

- Shop around for rates with different lenders and find the mortgage offer with the best deal.

- Find the right agent who can help you negotiate with sellers to buy down your interest rate or throw in other perks.

Want to find out more about how you can get a great interest rate? Grab your free copy of the Buyer Guide packed with tips just like this! Comment “Buyer Guide” below.

Want to buy a home? Then do these things first!

Getting ready to buy a home means more than just saving for a down payment.

You also need to build an emergency fund because owning a home means dealing with emergencies, and you’ll need to be prepared.

You’ll also want to build that credit score so you can get a better interest rate. One of the best ways to do that is by paying off your high-interest debt like credit cards. This will also lower your debt-to-income ratio and help you get approved for a mortgage.

Of course, it’s also important to save for a down payment and closing costs. I recommend creating a monthly budget and building your down payment savings into it, so it’s easy to see if you’re on track.

Once you do these 4 things, you’ll be ready to buy a home and have a really good handle on your finances.

Want more tips like this? Then download your free copy of the buyer guide! It will help you get prepared to buy a home and just has a lot of good tips and info. Link in bio to download for free!

🏡 NEW LISTING ALERT! 🏡

📍 Address: 23323 LEIGHWOOD Drive, Woodhaven 48183

💰 Price: $344,000
📏 Square Feet: 1,890
🛏 Bedrooms: 3
🛁 Bathrooms: 2.1
🚗 Garage: 2-car attached

For more details or to schedule a private showing, DM me or give me a call at [734 308-9362].

"Embrace the beauty of every day and let positivity light your path. 🌟 'The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.' - Franklin D. Roosevelt ✨ "

Check out this beautiful 🤩 WOODHAVEN home! 🏡
🔹3 bedrooms
🔹2.5 baths
🔹1890 Sqft
🔹Woodpointe Subdivision

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