Nita Draves, Realtor

Welcome to Coldwell Banker Professiolans Real Estate

I am Nita Draves, Realtor and I want to be your full service Real Estate partner for the Midland, Michigan area. I am proud to represent a community long known for economic and educational excellence, as well as quality arts, entertainment and recreation for every member of the family.

Simply put, Midland is an outstanding place to live and I am here to help you find that perfect place to call home in this wonderful community!

I am here to help you sell your house or buy your new home. If you need some advice, give me a call, I am here to help every step of the way.

Curb Appeal is A LOT when selling your home!

If real estate's favorite old adage is "location, location, location," then it's got to be followed closely by, "You get only one chance to make a first impression."

You can't change your home's location, but you can certainly do everything within your power to make that first impression a strong one, so let's go over the basics of that all-important must-have for a successful sale: curb appeal.

Read the rest of the article here: Curb Appeal

A picture is worth a thousand words:

It's so exciting to be a new homeowner - I love sharing that moment with my clients.

It's even better when I receive a letter them them about how I helped them through the process of home ownership. It makes me feel so good about being a realtor.

The process isn't always easy but in the end it is so exciting to see people move into the home of their dreams.

It's Closing time!!! Alyssa Hulett is the happy home owner. Congratulations Alyssa.

I would also like to thank Laura VanBuskirk for the following letter. It was great working with you and your husband. I was more than happy to help. - Nita

Please take time to read my additional letters of recommendation in the photo section below.

My Current Listings:

Do you like country living? Here is a brand new home, between Midland and Mt. Pleasant on 1 1/2 acres with additional property available.

48 N Geneva Rd
Greendale Twp., MI 48883

Price: $ 132,000

Welcome to your newly constructed home that sits on 1.25 acres! You will enjoy this home as it is only 15 minutes to Midland or Mt Pleasant. This vaulted ceiling home has natural gas, in-floor radiant heat in the 6 inch slab foundation (no worries about flooding!), 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2 laundry rooms ready for either gas or electric dryers, On-Demand Hot Water, Central air, 90+ Efficiency furnace, very well insulated home, solid wood cabinets with soft close drawersin the kitchen, walk in pantry, gas or electric hookup for stove, & every room has color coded wire for cable television & is cat 5 digital for your computers & phones. There are a few apple trees & many decks and/or covered porches w/built in seating for you to enjoy most of the year. This home is sold AS IS & just needs a few minor finishing touches and your own appliances.

See the full detailed listing here: 48 N Geneva Rd.

3803 W Shearer Rd, Warren Twp.

Want Privacy...you have it here! 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths on 8.26 acres. Majority of home built in 2001, original home has been completely remodeled down to the studs. 2600 sq ft with additional 1000 sq ft in finished basement. Vaulted ceiling in master suite along with a wood burning fireplace that also is plumbed for gas. Open floor plan for dining, kitchen & living rooms. Gas fireplace with built-ins in living room. Kitchen with an island & convection oven. Kitchen appliances stay. Plenty of natural light with the skylights. Beautiful hard wood flooring. Also an extra storage room that is carpeted and has a window. Artesian well on property. Pole building with a gas heater. In 2008 30x24 rec room added to the pole building, is well insulated,has a tiled floor and its own full bath. Separate 4 car garage with 2 garage door openers. Industrial sized standby generator ready to turn on if electricity goes out. This home also has central air! Allowance for deck staining at close.

You have to see the rest of this beautiful home:  3803 W Shearer Rd - More Information

New Price: $214,500.00

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VL S Geneva, Greendale Twp.

What a beautiful piece of property that is ready for you to build on. It has many trees and a path that goes all the way to the back of the property, which is 6.93 acres. There is a pond for your fish or for you to just jump into to cool down in the summer. The driveway easement is already in! This land is not far off Isabella Road and natural gas is available. This property is close to both Mount Pleasant and Midland. Seller is motivated so bring your blueprints and an offer today.

More photos and information here.

Price: $25,000

Here's How:

1. Emotionally Detach Yourself With Your Home.
   • Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.
   • Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners!
   • Say goodbye to every room.
   • Don't look backwards -- look toward the future.
2. De-Personalize.
   Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal artifacts, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can't do that if yours are there! You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here."
3. De-Clutter!
   People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.
   • If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?
   • Remove all books from bookcases.
   • Pack up those knickknacks.
   • Clean off everything on kitchen counters.
   • Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.
   • Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.
4. Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets.
   Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well. This means:
   • Alphabetize spice jars.
   • Neatly stack dishes.
   • Turn coffee cup handles facing the same way.
   • Hang shirts together, buttoned and facing the same direction.
   • Line up shoes.
5. Rent a Storage Unit.
   Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Since your bookcases are now empty, store them. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and saying, "What is this room used for?"
6. Remove/Replace Favorite Items.
   If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it. Once you tell a buyer she can't have an item, she will covet it, and it could blow your deal. Pack those items and replace them, if necessary.
7.  Make Minor Repairs
   • Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.
   • Patch holes in walls.
   • Fix leaky faucets.
   • Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.
   • Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls.
     (Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the orange bathroom.")
   • Replace burned-out light bulbs.
   • If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!
8. Make the House Sparkle!
   • Wash windows inside and out.
   • Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.
   • Clean out cobwebs.
   • Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.
   • Polish chrome faucets and mirrors.
   • Clean out the refrigerator.
   • Vacuum daily.
   • Wax floors.
   • Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.
   • Bleach dingy grout.
   • Replace worn rugs.
   • Hang up fresh towels.
   • Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows.
   • Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no.
9. Scrutinize.
   • Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?
   • Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer.
   • Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense.
   • Make sure window coverings hang level.
   • Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?
   • Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished.
10. Check Curb Appeal.
    If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside.
    

    _{This article first appeared on About.com. By Elizabeth Weintraub - Sacramento, California.}

    • Keep the sidewalks cleared.
    • Mow the lawn.
    • Paint faded window trim.
    • Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion. Marigolds are inexpensive.
    • Trim your bushes.
    • Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number.

_{Local Reward:} Commision Discount

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-$100 discount on homes listed and sold for under $89K,

- $500 discount on homes listed & sold between $89K-150K,

-$800 discount on homes listed & sold between $156K-300K,

-$1000 discount on homes listed for over a $300K listed & sold price.
The accepted purchase offer HAS to be in the price range stated to receive discount. Purchase closing must take place between April 3rd & October 31, 2013.

This offer is exclusive to Nita Draves only as the listing agent.

Valid on Residential properties only.

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