Missy Rudin Homes

The best investment is one you get to enjoy every day. 🏡

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW! 🏡

Stop by tomorrow, Thursday, June 11 from 6:00–8:00 PM to tour this absolutely adorable, move-in ready home with Elizabeth Lake and beach access! 🌊☀️

This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, including:
✔️ New roof & gutters
✔️ New vinyl siding
✔️ New carpet & LVP flooring
✔️ Brand-new screened-in porch
✔️ Refreshed kitchen & bathroom
✔️ And so much more!

Agent-assisted showings begin tomorrow as well, so now is your chance to be among the first to see this turn-key gem before it's gone!

Can't make the Open House? Send me a DM to schedule a private showing. 📩

Click the link below to see the full listing info👇👇👇
https://www.homes.com/property/3973-oak-knoll-rd-waterford-mi/656kw0tx7pxj0/

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I've said it before and I’ll say it again… you always end up in the house that is meant for you!!! ❤️ And that couldn’t be more true for my beautiful client!

After getting outbid on 2 other homes, she was starting to lose hope — especially as an FHA buyer competing against cash and conventional offers. But with the right strategy, FHA buyers CAN win in this market!

We structured her offer in a way the seller couldn’t refuse… and submitted it before even seeing the house to encourage a quick decision before more offers rolled in 👏. I typically don't like doing this but in this case it was the right choice!!

Inspection is done, appraisal has been ordered, and next stop… CLOSING DAY! 🏡✨ YAY team!!

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The real estate market right now is kind of like shopping at Target… 😅

You might find a good deal…
You might get lucky…
But nobody is walking out with the entire store for 75% off. 😂

Yes, there are opportunities out there for buyers right now. Some homes are sitting longer, some sellers are more flexible, and negotiations are happening again.

BUT…

Submitting an offer that makes the seller laugh, cry, and immediately hit “DECLINE” probably isn’t the strategy. 💀

Smart offers win.
Educated offers win.
Reasonable negotiation wins.

The goal isn’t to “steal” a house — it’s to get a great home at a fair price without losing the deal altogether.

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Summer market = multiple offer season ☀️🏡

Right now we’re seeing more and more homes getting multiple offers again… and here’s something most buyers (and honestly some sellers) don’t realize:

👉 The highest offer doesn’t always win.

As Realtors, we see it all the time. A seller may choose:
✔️ A cash offer with fewer contingencies
✔️ Buyers who are fully underwritten instead of just pre-approved
✔️ Flexible buyers willing to work with occupancy needs or timing
✔️ An offer that simply feels more solid and less risky overall

Sometimes a “lower” offer actually nets the seller LESS stress and a smoother closing. And trust me… that matters. 😅

If you’re buying in today’s market, strategy matters just as much as price. And if you’re selling, it’s important to look at the WHOLE picture — not just the biggest number on page one.

Real estate is basically part business deal, part dating app, and part chess match lately. 😂

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🚨 REALTOR STORY OF THE DAY 🚨

Tuesday, my buyer and I did the final walk-through on his new home before closing. Usually these are quick and uneventful…

Not this time. 😅

We walked in and realized the seller had taken ALL of the appliances. Yep. Refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer… gone. My buyer was understandably freaking out a little.

But this is EXACTLY why final walk-throughs matter. 👏

A final walk-through isn’t just a “last look.” It’s your chance to make sure:
✔️ The home is in the condition agreed upon
✔️ Repairs were completed
✔️ Included items actually stayed with the house
✔️ No surprises are waiting for you after closing

Thankfully, because we caught it BEFORE signing, I was able to negotiate a $5,000 credit from the seller for new appliances and we still closed on time. 🙌

Friendly reminder: NEVER skip your final walk-through… even if the seller is staying temporarily after closing. Once those papers are signed, the house (and any problems) officially become yours.

Moral of the story: Always do the walk-through. Always. 😂

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