About Severin

About Severin’s Real Estate Site

Thanks for coming to my site. In case we haven’t met yet, my name is Severin, and I’m here to provide you educational information about real estate, and I welcome any questions that you may have, which is why I am rebranding my marketing material as “Ask Severin Real Estate”.

I care about my clients and the transaction, putting my own interests last. This has served me well in my 19 years of real estate experience helping 100’s of clients make a successful move. Feel free to contact me with any real estate questions or thoughts that you may have. It’s never too early to start planning a move, after all, Advice is FREE, Mistakes Are NOT!!

Education

I pride myself on my overall educational achievements as well as my specific real estate accomplishments. I do have my Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, which sets me apart from most real estate agents. I’ve found that most agents don’t like dealing with engineers, mostly because they ask so many questions, and are very thorough. However, I’m a thorough agent, and I welcome any questions that you may have!!

Real Estate Designations and Licenses:

  • Associate Broker’s License – Highest licensing level for Michigan Real Estate Licensing
  • SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist®) – Helping seniors transition to more comfortable living
  • SRS (Seller Representative Specialist Certification) – Extended program for helping Sellers
  • RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) – Specific Negotiation techniques to maximize client value
  • GREEN Designation (Green home building and energy saving)
  • e-Pro (Real Estate Technology Certification) –
  • ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative Designation)

Primary Service Area

While my real estate license enables me to sell real estate in the entire State of Michigan, I stay within the communities that I know best. I primarily work on Detroit’s westside communities, specifically the I-275 and I-96 freeway corridor communities. When selling a house, I can list homes that are a little further outside these areas. Here are the most frequent communities I serve:

  • Canton
  • Livonia
  • Plymouth
  • Novi
  • Northville
  • Farmington Hills
  • Farmington
  • West Bloomfield
  • Commerce Twp
  • Walled Lake
  • South Lyon
  • Milford

Real Estate Specialties

Along with helping clients buy and sell traditional real estate, there are also specialties that require additional experience and knowledge.

Lakefront Properties

Lakefront Properties in Michigan are numerous, but having knowledge of individual lakes is valuable information when you are looking to purchase and sell on a lake. You need to evaluate Lakefront, Lake View, and Lake Access, and there is a corresponding pricing with each. Some lakes have boat and dock access at a fraction of the cost of a lakefront home, depending on your overall preferences. Other items need to be evaluated such as lake depth, sandy areas, sand bars, all-sports lakes vs. restricted lakes, fishing, restrictions, etc. Evaluating lakefront criteria can get in depth, and you may identify several lakes that fit your criteria.

Estate Sales and Probate Sales

I’ve transacted numerous estate sales and probate real estate properties throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston Counties. The success of these transactions have been through no small part of the Estate attorney that I have partnered with for these locations. Knowing the court systems and processes for these counties are critical in reducing the time it takes to get your property on the market and get the transaction closed.

I have estate sale checklists that I handout to my clients who are looking to complete the close out of an estate or probate. Send me a message for a free copy.

New Construction Homes

New construction homes can be a joy if completed correctly, and with realistic expectations. I’ve closed dozens of new construction homes with various builders. Unfortunately you as the consumer are not going to know if a builder does a good job or a bad job until you go through the process with them. I have a new construction checklist that I review with all my clients prior to meeting with builders, as well as recommended upgrades and purchase agreement amendments that will ensure that you get a well built home that fits your criteria. I have dedicated a page to summarize new construction here.

Severin’s Code of Business Conduct

  • YOUR BEST INTERESTS: Your best interests are important, even if that means terminating the deal
  • HONESTY, I will give you information good or bad, not just the information you want hear
  • COMMUNICATION: Calls are answered and voicemails are returned every day
  • FOLLOW THROUGH: Once an offer is accepted, I do not disappear, I follow through to closing
  • PROBLEM SOLVING: If issues arise, I utilize my experience to guide you through the best options
  • PROFESSIONALISM: I will treat you and everyone involved with professionalism
  • CLOSING: Closing is not the end, there is still follow up and communication when you need it

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