Egyptian traveling exhibit at Public Museum of Grand Rapids
Goodrich is located along the Kearsley Creek, in Genesee County. The town was originally named Atlas but was changed to Goodrich in 1849 after the new postmaster Reuben Goodrich. Come visit and enjoy what beautiful scenery and recreational activities Goodrich has to offer.
When talking to Goodrich real estate agents, consider it your responsibility to ask each agent about his or her education and experience. When interviewing real estate professionals in the area, you’ll want to look for someone who is a member of the local board of Realtors, or who has access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
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| Population 1,353 | Median Age 34.7 yrs | Household Size: 2.70 |
| Avg Commute: 31.2 min | Avg Income $65,089 | Avg Home Value: $152,100 |
| July High: 81.9°F | January Low: 13.6°F | |
Goodrich Real Estate Agents
Realtors in the area are Goodrich real estate agents who are active members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as well as one of the local associations. Realtor associations keep their members well-educated through continuing education programs. These associations also offer additional resources for members that keep them updated on the latest technologies and new ways of doing business.
Continuing Education
Many Realtors owe a big part of their success to continuing education courses. The real estate industry is always changing. It changes with new technology, business practices and the fluctuating economy, and you’ll want an agent who keeps up on the trends.
Some new technology recently introduced to Michigan allows agents to integrate interactive floor plans onto their Web sites. Combined with photos and virtual tours, Goodrich real estate agents who use this technology can hold virtual open houses at anytime of the day, and during any day of the week. If you’re a seller, this technology can be a great benefit, allowing you to sell your property much more quickly than you would without it. For buyers, it lessens the legwork of physically visiting properties, saving buyers time — but don’t ever consider buying a home without viewing the property in person. Shopping online is a great way to narrow down property to a few homes you’d like to visit in person.
Professional Standards
Goodrich Realtors have a code of ethics they have to follow that other Goodrich real estate agents don’t. Realtors are members of local associations that have ethics committees to deal with Realtors if they don’t abide by these professional standards. When buying or selling property, there is privileged information your agent will have to hold in confidence. Hiring a professional of high moral caliber is essential.
Ask for three references from every agent you interview. When an agent gives you references, don’t just take it as a sign of good faith. Call every reference and check up on the agent. If something doesn’t check out, ask the agent about it. Remember, there are two sides to every story, and if you have a strong rapport with an agent, get his or her side of the story too; there might be a reasonable explanation. Of course, anytime you have a bad feeling, you should move on.
There are too many Goodrich real estate agents to choose from to settle for anything less than a well-educated professional with plenty of experience. You’ll want an agent with a strong knowledge of the area and local market trends. A good agent will be able to help a seller price correctly, according to the current market, and help a buyer make an appropriate offer on a home. A good agent will disclose all material facts to his or her client, and keep personal information private.
When you interview Goodrich real estate agents, don’t hold anything back. You can’t be too selective when your hard-earned money is involved.
by Merrell S. Jones
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®