Find the home that fits the life.
Jack represents buyers as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative® — more than a decade of experience, and specialty training built for the buyer’s side of the table. You will know the details of the process, every option available to you, and that I am in your corner, working toward your goals.
Every home on the market, not a filtered slice.
Portals show you what they choose to. I’ll set up a search against the full MLS on your criteria and send you matches the day they list — including the ones that never make it to a portal. Tell me what you’re after and I’ll put it together.
You will always be informed, confident, and prepared for the next step.
We start with what you want and then we determine the best plan to acquire it. We look, we write, and we close — all with my expert guidance at every stage.
Where, what, and a number that fits — house, condo, townhome, land, or a new build. We put that on paper so the search has a target. It does not have to be perfect on day one.
Pre-approval before we write. A lender reads the file and tells us what it will support. I introduce options and keep the number in view so we tour inside a real budget, not a hopeful one.
We sign a written buyer agreement so the duties are clear. Then we view the properties together. I set the appointments, I am there for every showing, and I offer my guidance throughout.
This is strategy, not just a form. I advise on price, terms, and timing so the offer can compete, protect you, and serve your goals.
Inspections, insurance, appraisal, and title. We stay on track, negotiate and remedy any important deficiencies, and move forward accordingly.
Your lender carries this stretch through underwriting to a clear to close. The pace is largely set by you: whatever they ask for should go back as soon as possible.
Accepted is not closed.
The work after a seller says yes is its own sequence. I keep it moving so the file arrives at the table in order.
Inspection
A general inspection first; radon, sewer, well and septic, or pest when the property calls for them. A written report. If something material shows up, the contingency is how we negotiate — or walk.
Insurance
Coverage is placed while the file is still moving. The carrier looks at the property's claims history, which can change the premium and sometimes tells us what a disclosure did not.
Appraisal
If the purchase is financed, the lender's appraiser sets a number — unless a waiver comes through. If it meets the price, we move. If it does not, we have the financing contingency, a renegotiation, or cash to the gap.
Walkthrough and funds
A last look that contracted repairs were done and that what was included is still there. The exact figure and the form of payment are confirmed before we sit down.
Monthly payment, in plain view.
Illustration only — not a pre-approval. Tax rates vary by municipality in Washtenaw County. Jack can connect you with a trusted lender.
Start with a conversation.
Tell me what you are looking for. I will tell you how we work, what the next step is, and whether I am the right representative for it.