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11/03/2015 - loganrmathews
Michael knew exactly what I was looking for, as it pertains to my budget and my future plans with the home. I applaud him for not only his fast turn around, but simultaneously always being responsive with my concerns/questions. I recommend him highly and I won't use any other real estate agent.
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10/27/2015 - suemandydog
Mike is very knowledgeable about real estate. He is straight-forward and honest. All qualities I want in a real estate agent. He is also very patient with potential clients like me who take baby steps toward the selling process. He does call back right away.
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10/22/2015 - msumscmac
Mike has been our realtor for 30 years. One of his strong attributes is he is always available to assist with our requests and or needs. He’s been very supportive, yet not pushy. He stays focused on our wants, likes and budget.
He has always been honest when appraising the home we want to sell, and is able to give us his thoughts on what we could change or update prior to listing to support a higher selling price so he can be accurate with the listing amount. We can also say he is patient and always willing to schedule time for us to see as many properties and we decide to see. We would not hesitate to and have recommend(ed) him to our friends & family.
Pamella & George
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10/19/2015 - rslocum630
Mike Sprague is the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable of the real estate market and gives you valued opinions when asked. He has helped me find two homes, he helped my brother purchase his home, and is currently helping my other brother sell his home. He returns calls promptly and is detail oriented. I would recommend Mike Sprague for any real estate venture whether it be buying or selling your home.
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10/19/2015 - dickey1008
In April of 2015, I contacted Mike Sprague to look at condos for sale in the Lansing area as I had a firm offer on my condo in Marquette (where I was living) with a May 16 closing date. He quickly made a list of units, made the necessary appointments and I came to Lansing to look at them. We didn't find a condo that seemed worth the asking price (most needed major renovations that would have added 25-50K to the price), so he suggested that we look at a house. Mike was the realtor that I used to sell my Okemos home in April of 2013 and he knew exactly what I was looking for. I fell in love with the house and location when I first saw it and grew fonder of it the more I saw it. We made an offer (asking for a closing date around May 18) and it was excepted. Mike emailed all the necessary papers for signing in timely fashion and got the title company to agree to a May 18 closing date. We closed on May 18 and my mover delivered my furniture on May 19 eliminating the need to place my furniture into storage.
Mike was very patient and provided me with guidance, using his experience and expertise to help me make a wise decision. His help in dealing with the builder and his agent was invaluable. I would certainly call him for any future real estate needs.
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10/19/2015 - user9267444
We used a different realtor and our house was in the market for 9 months with no activity. We switched to Jennifer and Mike and sold our house in 3 months! They were very open and honest about price, how we had the house set up, and showings. We got feedback very quickly and had two offers. The first offer was a difficult buyer. Jennifer and Mike were so good at letting us know when the stakes and requests were unrealistic. In the end, We were able to sell to a lovely family! Even better, Jennifer was on point in the sale and build of our new home. The process for build was far and above any experience I have ever heard of. I couldn't be happier!! They are part of our lives with wonderful memories in ending chapters and new beginnings!
Go with them. You won't regret it.
Thank you for your comments. You and your family were, and are, fabulous! I truely enjoyed working with you. I am so happy that you are happy. Your family is the reason I do what I do! Thank you. Jennifer
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10/19/2015 - jabrunin
We moved to the Dewitt area from out of state, and found Mike just based off of his local listings. Knowing that I was travelling from another area, he was extremely accommodating, arranging to dedicate an entire Saturday afternoon/evening to showing me around the Dewitt area and sharing his local knowledge with me. We saw a large cross-section of homes (all within 5-10% of my desired price range), working together to help him understand exactly what type of home and neighborhood we were looking for.
After the first purchase we worked towards didn't work out, he did the entire process over again several weeks later, spending another full day showing my wife and I an entirely new batch of houses (now all specifically targeted to the types of places he knew we would already love), all with almost no notice of my advanced schedule and travel arrangements. We felt very lucky!
Although I can't speak to his negotiation skills (since we ended up buying a home also represented by his agency), his local knowledge and expertise were both very good, and his responsiveness was incredible (answering texts and emails from me quickly and 7 days/week). We also got to know Jennifer through the closing process, and have found her to be responsive and friendly as well.
(Full disclosure: we ended up buying Jennifer's beautiful family home, and continue to have a positive and friendly relationship with her many months later!)
Would definitely recommend Mike and Jennifer, particularly for anyone not familiar with the Dewitt area, as they seem to be well connected and have been buying and selling houses in this area for many years.
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10/18/2015 - sldavis668
Mike assisted me with both selling my old home and buying my next one. He helped me accurately value the home I was selling for the market and it sold quickly for nearly full asking price, especially given the specialized type of property it was. He helped me purchase a home at a very fair price, well under the original listing price. Mike professionally handled all the negotiations as well as swiftly helping me resolve all the issues that arose on both sides of each transaction. I would not hesitate to utilize Mike in future real estate deals, both buying and selling.
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10/18/2015 - peetmk
We are very happy with the services we received from Mike Sprague. He sold my condo last year in two days and then sold my husband's condo this summer in 10 days. Mike also helped us find a fantastic house on the river that we are very pleased with. We would not hesitate to refer Mike to anyone looking to sell or buy a new home.
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10/18/2015 - jimhershiser
Mike Sprague looked at my home and told me what to expect as far as price, time, and procedure. Everything went as he said it should except the time which was only 35 hours on the market before I received a full price offer. Needless to say I was extremely pleased with his professionalism and communication.
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10/17/2015 - oxenderc
I have purchased two homes from Michael Sprague. He has always been very helpful, listens to your needs, is very professional, and thoroughly understands the process. Unlike some agents, he won't put you in a house you can't afford. He has always gone above and beyond to assure customer satisfaction.
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10/17/2015 - as2art
Mike is responsive and quite helpful. Have utilized his professionalism several times over the years and will continue to recommend Mike. Always returns calls, texts and emails. Have used Mike to sell homes as well as buy homes. He is an experienced agent.
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10/17/2015 - user7831971
I STRONGLY recommend Mike Sprague. He was extraordinary when helping us to to buy our first house. He knew exactly what we wanted and needed and narrowed down options for us until we found the perfect house for us. He is kind, highly committed to client's satisfaction, and extremely knowledgeable. He made the intimidating experience of buying our first house a truly exciting experience and he always provided extremely helpful guidance. If you need a stellar agent, Mike is exactly the professional you are looking for!
Ruben
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10/17/2015 - wendimain
I have had experience in both buying and attempting to sell a house with this agent.
I experienced buying a house second hand while my sister was looking to buy her first house on a limited budget. We were rather picky about the location of this house since she was a single woman. We had several appointments to look at many houses in order to find the right one. Mike also would call to tell us as soon as a house was newly listed that met the criteria. He was always patient with our questions and even helped her to find a lender.
About a year later my husband a I had decided to list our house. Mike was able to give us recommendations on local companies to help with things like carpet cleaning before we listed. He gave us a comprehensive list of houses that sold in the area to help us decide on a price to list our house. An associate took photos of our home and very promptly put those photos in the Internet listing and also a brochure. He also gave us input after our first open house. Although we decided not to sell our house at that time, we will call Mike if we ever decide to move.
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10/17/2015 - Edgard2
I've known Mike for many years and have purchased my last 2 homes with his expert guidance. I guess repeat customers says it all! Mike was always available for me and Jennifer was an excellent back up. I used Mike to both sell and help me buy my homes. I had in mind what I wanted and we looked at a lot of homes until Mike found the one that fit me. Closing was a breeze thanks to their guidance. I say I've found my forever home, but in case I haven't, i know I have my forever realtor, Mike Sprage.
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10/17/2015 - trubnave
We appreciated Mike's demeanor, explanations, patience, & accessibility during the selling of our home & purchase our new home. He helped us understand fixes to be done to factor into our decisions. We enjoyed working with him.
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10/17/2015 - jhpallott
Mike has helped us with a number of Real Estate transactions over the past twenty years. We have always found him pleasant to work with and very knowledgable and competent. We have recommended him to several of our friends and family.
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10/17/2015 - deforddk7
We could not have had a more positive experience purchasing our home. Mike listened to what our requirements were, asked clarifying questions, offered some suggestions, and showed us some great homes. We ended up buying the first home we looked at, and could not be happier. We would not be in this home without Mike's attention to detail when negotiating our purchase agreement. This is a terrific team to deal with, both personally and professionally.
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10/16/2015 - corrbeads
These two were so helpful in selling my Dads home when he had to go to nursing home. They made a hard situation stress free for Dad and I. They gave us all the details up front and helped us get a fair price and not have to wait on the market for a long time.
They always treated Dad with the greatest respect knowing how hard it was for him to move. World needs more sales persons like Jennifer and Mike.
I would highly recommend Jennifer and Mike for anyone that is interested in selling, and will certainly use them for when it is time to move again.
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10/16/2015 - jcgbd
I used Mike Sprague as my agent to purchase a house in 2007. He was very patient as I was a first time homebuyer and didn't know where to start. He helped me through the process of getting financing as well as showing me houses that fit my needs. He was very knowledgeable about the area. He negotiated a good deal helping me purchase a great house that I still enjoy today. I would recommend him and will definitely use him again for my next home.
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10/15/2015 - d2childs88
These two sell themselves as a team looking to sell your home but do nothing more than list your home online. I had to meet with them after several weeks to simply have a flyer designed and photos taken. After parting ways, the key box on my door damaged the paint. Their office refused to fix the damage, pretty much just saying they feel bad about it but they won't fix it. I DO NOT recommend selling or buying with them, as they do not deserve the commission.
This was the first review written, after the negative review, 15 all positive reviews followed, including one from 2007. Integrity and honesty.
We're sorry you felt negatively about your experience. We rarely have listings that don’t sell. We did create fliers, but when Open Houses were denied they could not be distributed. We did, however, email the fliers to agents before showings. Allowing showings of your home when you have the opportunity is key to being able to sell your property. Had you not denied several showing requests, we have great confidence your property would have sold. While we believe in the right of all clients to post their feelings in forums such as this, we also feel the need to point out that your critique is a bit misleading given that there was, toward the start of your listing, an offer on your home that you did not want to accept. We stand by our work and have an excellent track record with many satisfied clients. We wish you were one of them, but we firmly believe that this situation is the exception and not the rule. We wish you luck in your future real estate transactions.
