ERA Greater North Properties P.C. Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Cadillac, Michigan

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Here is what working with ERA Greater North Properties P.C. in Cadillac typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Cadillac and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Cadillac area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Cadillac home.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Michigan rules.

Typical costs on a Cadillac home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $237,502. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $238K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$5,938–$7,125
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$4,750–$7,125
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$4,750–$11,875
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Cadillac

Reed City, MI27 mi · $198K Traverse City, MI37 mi · $447K Manistee, MI46 mi · $267K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Michigan?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does ERA Greater North Properties P.C. work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how ERA Greater North Properties P.C. handles dual agency or designated agency under Michigan law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.