All Forum Posts by: Hillary Van Dusen
Hillary Van Dusen has started 2 posts and replied 18 times.
Post: Need advice to find a broker that is a good fit for me.

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
You can search on the MLS the brokerages listings, solds, and pendings to find out their volume. You can also do a search on the MLS for brokerages in your city/zip to find the ones you might want to work at. I would then check out their websites and call or email them and ask them about training and such.
Post: "Multiple Offers" are Realtors Blowing Smoke?

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
I have experienced this also. I believe it is real, especially if it is bank owned because sometimes there is not a bidding war. But who knows really.... and I am a realtor.
Post: Can I take your picture for the BiggerPockets homepage? (IF you live here...)

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Hi Brandon,
I'm in Westland,MI about 10minutes off of I-275. We have a flip that went pending in 3 days with a 10k over ask offer we would love to show you!
Post: #18 rental was purchased today (this one was weird)

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Also George, I am a realtor so if you ever want to see a house let me know!
Post: #18 rental was purchased today (this one was weird)

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Wow! I got a knot in my stomach just reading that! You are busy- good for you guys!
Post: I Did It!

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Congrats!
Post: #17 rental was purchased today

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
good for you George! Looks like you found a deal, I know you said the MLS was dry, was this on the MLS or did you find a wholesaler?
Post: Cant buy a house

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Not to stir the pot any more but just came across this in a HUD listing
"Buyer's agent shall have 48hrs to submit EMD to Listing Broker, in Cashiers Check or Money Order, payable to listing office."
But I agree you need to write what your EMD will be in your PA- 10% for cash offers.
Post: Cant buy a house

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Originally posted by @Mark Forest:
Ok, I just asked my Realtor about it and he told me deposits are not needed. The SELLERS dictate in their instructions that they ONLY want a "purchase agreement," and "addendum." They do not even want a proof of funds yet. He has my proof of funds on file. There is literally no way to give them a deposit until 48 hours of an offer being accepted.
Maybe this is a local thing in Michigan, but that seems like how it is done here. I know he is equally frustrated with my lack of offers being accepted.
Steve- I agree with this I have gotten two Fannie Mae's accepted with out presenting a physical check until after the offer is accepted, however it is written in the PA what the EMD will be, 10% for cash offers. From my experience I have gotten rejected because my offer was too low, got into multiple offer round and lost and the few that I did get I called the listing agent (I am a realtor) and talked with them because they can try to work it out with the asset manager.
Post: New member from Metro Detroit

- Residential Real Estate Agent
- Westland, MI
- Posts 19
- Votes 6
Hi Michael,
Another local Michigander here! Welcome!