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Congratulations, Derek Lehr

Nov. 21, 2009
Categorized in: CONGRATULATIONS!!

Congratulations Derek Lehr. May your new home with energy star windows, furnace and more bring you low utility bills. Happy decorating!!!! Complete Realty with Matt Watts from ICON Mortgage Lending thanks you for trusting us with your real estate needs...

 

Angie Ridley, EcoBroker Certified
Serving Real Estate needs in  Michigan's Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties
810 744 4600
Angie@AngieRidley.com

Complete Realty, LLC

 

 

energy auditors llc

Nov. 18, 2009

Flint Women's Council of Realtors had an excellent speaker today, Dave Nash from "energy auditors" discussed energy efficient mortgages, showed us home rating tools, explained tax credits, geothermal heating and explained upcoming changes made by the EPA and Energy Star & so much more... need your home energy rated? call Dave Nash 810 614 8614..

http://www.energyauditorsllc.com/

Angie Ridley, EcoBroker Certified
Serving Real Estate needs in  Michigan's Oakland, Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties
810 744 4600
Angie@AngieRidley.com

Complete Realty, LLC

 

"Let's Talk Real Estate" with Angie Ridley, Service

Oct. 2, 2009
Categorized in: Videos

Service! Our service is keeping up with the demands of todays clients. With Complete Realty, LLC's green technology, your transaction is safe, secure and simple... E-signatures (Docusign), transaction management systems (Instanet) and a change in Realtor's association (LUTAR w/ Realcomp MLS )equal 11,000 members working together for client satisfaction!

Servicing Michigan's Genesee, Oakland, Livingston, Lapeer and Saginaw Counties...
For all your real estate needs, call Complete Realty, LLC 810 744 4600... Gone Green for the Future!

Technology and Membership Stats equal a Business Decision

Jul. 8, 2009
Categorized in: Real Estate Information

Business decisions are often difficult to make.  Moving Complete Realty, LLC's listings from the Flint Area Association of REALTORS® to © Realcomp II Ltd. (Realcomp) was a thought out process.  Client satisfaction was the primary focus

 The Flint Area Association of REALTORS® has been very good to Complete Realty, LLC for many years.  The Flint Area Association of REALTORS® consists of approximately 850 members.  © Realcomp II Ltd. consists of approximately 11,500 members.  Complete Realty, LLC agents with Realcomp agents are able to serve all of southeastern Michigan through the thumb to Saginaw and way beyond.  The goal of Realcomp is to become Michigan's state wide MLS.  There are approximately 24,000 REALTORS® in Michigan and half of them belong to Realcomp, the other half are split among smaller associations, 3500 members and smaller.

 In addition to Realcomp's 11,500 member's listings, the service also includes all of the listings for the Flint Area Association of REALTORS® and Lapeer and Upper Thumb Association of REALTORS® in one search, about 12,500 REALTOR® listings.  Thus making searching for homes for clients very easy.  The public site is www.MoveInMichigan.com .  Other searches available to agents include Ann Arbor, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe and West Central Association of REALTORS® (Big Rapids).

 Angie Ridley, Broker of Complete Realty, LLC is EcoBroker Certified® therefore Complete Realty, LLC has committed to being "Green" in the real estate industry.  After we meet face to face, Realcomp's online forms (Instanet) auto fill all the paper work needed for purchases or listings.  Complete Realty, LLC has the capability of emailing all forms for signature with electronic signature capabilities.  Our clients save money on gas, time, ink and paper.  A true money savings all while providing the face to face, one on one service clients deserve and aspect.

 Complete Realty, LLC clients have access to all real estate documents 24/7.  24/7 a person can log into their account to review activities and documents.  A calendar keeps the clients updated on task competed.  This is also true for lenders, title companies and all others involved in the real estate transaction.

 If a clients would like to search homes in a specific area, no problem. Give us the streets and we can map the prospective listings. 

 Technology is what we make it together.  The real estate industry is changing fast.  Complete Realty, LLC is here to assist all generations with transactions.

Angela K. Ridley, MI RE Broker, MI Notary,  EcoBroker Certified®
www.CompleteRealtyLLC.com
mailto:  Angie@AngieRidley.com
Flint:  810 744 4600 Fax: 810 936 4395

Angie's Real Estate Corner, a little of this and that blog.  

2009 Michigan Women's Council of Realtors® President -Elect  

Paperless with Instanet Transaction Management, e-signatures and much more...

REALTOR REVIEW

Dec. 19, 2007
Categorized in: Real Estate Information

On December 18, 2007 The Flint Journal and the Flint Area Association of Realtors®, FAAR Publishing, Inc introduced

"REALTOR REVIEW" is a joint effort.  The economy dictated this joint venture.  In the Genesee County Area the Flint Area Assocaiton of Realtors produce "This Week In Real Estate" and The Flint Journal produced the "Homes for Sale" guide.  The real estate agents had to purchase ads in both places to please the sellers and get the word out to the purchasers. 

We hope this joint effort relieves the agents of financial distress while assisting the purchasers and sellers by having the homes inventory in one place.

We understand print advertising is decreasing do to the internet.  "REALTOR REVIEW" will assist agents and sellers during this transition.

Michigan Chapter Women's Council of Realtor's State Meeting

Sep. 28, 2007

Michigan Chapter Women's Council of Realtors State Meeting

LCP Report about the Michigan Association of Realtors® Conference,

The conference was held at the Soaring Eagles Resort and Casino in Mt Pleasant, MI.

The Michigan State Women's Council of Realtors® started the conference Tuesday evening with a mixer. The mixer had a wonderful attendance. Stephanie Hoffman and I had fun checking people in the door. The mixer had finger food, beverages and casino games. This event lasted about 2 hours. Bill Martin, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Association of Realtors® brought guest from the Ohio Association of Realtors® as well as Furhad Waquad, President the Michigan Association of Realtors® President. It was great to see Katie Colden and Chris BB from our chapter attend the event as well.

Wednesday was the General Membership meeting day. This was an all day meeting that started at 8:30-well after 4:00. Reports were given by the Governing Board.

Monica Ross expressed the importance of the Michigan Association of Realtors® dues increase. She explained the difference between RPAC money (giving and supporting candidates) and the allocation of the dues money (assisting to stop the 6% service tax, stopping the pop up bill ect..)

Betty Barbour danced a final Good-Bye.

Elections were completed. The election results are as follows:

President: Colleen Maillette

President-Elect: Jo Ann Hatfield

Vice President: Laurie Koelling

Financial / Treasurer: Darlene Hill-Braddy

Recording Secretary: Angie Ridley

Corresponding Secretary: Candace Bonner-Paige

Governors: Monica Ross and Marlene Arnhold

Immmediately following the elections the committees attended break out sessions. Out of the committee sessions came the following:

The Installation Luncheon followed the morning part of the meeting. It was truly an honor to be installed by Furhad Waquad, President.

Results form the breakout sessions were as follows:

  1. Standing Rules words were amended to keep up with national and today. No changes that will affect the chapter were made.
  2. Education would like to see a Performance Management Network class at the next Michigan Association of Realtors® conference. Chapters are having a difficult time getting attendance to the classes, as we experienced as well. Local Chapter Presidents are supposed to obtain the Performance Management Network while serving. This event would help the Local Chapter Presidents achieve this requirement.
  3. Selling raffle tickets for the giant gift basket is the biggest fund raiser for the state at this time. The state is not making it on just selling these tickets anymore. A dues increase was suggested but not in place at this time.

Thursday morning Michigan Chapter Women's Council of Realtors® and the Michigan Association of Realtors® jointly help an educational program about Roberts Rules of Order. This class was free and included 2 hours of con-ed. I learned about conducting meetings according to Roberts Rules.

Jeremy Conaway from RECONN held a 1 hour session about improving associations.

The Flint Area Association of Realtors® held a meet and greet also.

Thank you for the opportunity to attend this function.

 Betty's Goodbye

Mortgage Fraud Program

May. 31, 2007



Mortgage Fraud! June 20th 2007 - Join the Flint Chapter Women’s Council of REALTORS® to learn more about how to protect ourselves and our clients. This Business Resource Meeting Program is $18.00. The Flint Golf Club, 3100 Lakewood Drive, Flint. 11:30- 1, lunch will be provided. RSVP to Angie@AngieRidley.com or Call Pam Denne @ 810 287-0586.

 

Flint, MI losing Truck and Bus Plant?

May. 13, 2007
Categorized in: Real Estate Information

Another scare in the Flint, MI area.  Just what we don't need.  This scare and possible job loss will effect about 500 more people in the Flint area.  In Sunday's paper, The Flint Journal, this information was released.  Of course GM will not confirm. 

The proposed sale would be to a company called "International".  The assembly would be moved to a mid-west state. 

What I wonder, does any part of GM own "International".  Just a question I have.

Verify the license of the person you do business with!

Apr. 26, 2007
Categorized in: Real Estate Information
 

In today’s real estate world we have run into some ruthless people.  I want to help you avoid this.  Any time you have a contractor, REALTOR®, Brokerage or any business that is suppose to be licensed through the State of Michigan, please use this tool.

 State of Michigan License and Verification On-line Service.

 A licensed real estate agent must be with a brokerage.  If the license is with a school, the licensed person is usually not able to conduct real estate business.  The license is in escrow.  Always check the real estate agents license and the business / brokers license.

My Mission Statement

Apr. 24, 2007
Categorized in: Just Stuff
 

 Complete Realty, LLC 

Complete Realty, LLC Client Mission Statement

 The mission of Complete Realty, LLC to act is a Real Estate Resource Center for clients while providing the best Quality Service possible. 

Complete Realty, LLC Client Vision Statement 

The vision of Complete Realty, LLC is to understand and educate all clients so the clients will buy or sell real estate with knowledge and confidence.  

Complete Realty, LLC Client Core Values 

The core values of Complete Realty, LLC include education, creditability, professionalism, and proud to be Client Centric.  Complete Realty, LLC seeks to understand the client’s need by listening to the client.                                   

Angela K Ridley’s Mission Statement to Complete Realty, LLC’s Agents 

My personal mission statement for the agents of Complete Realty, LLC, is to provide the agents with the tools and education to be a Client Centric Agent for ultimate success. 

Angela K Ridley’s Vision Statement to Complete Realty, LLC’s Agents 

My vision statement for the agents at Complete Realty, LLC is that every agent realizes their own potential through education and communication.   

Angela K Ridley’s Core Values to Complete Realty, LLC’s Agents 

I will always do as I ask.  I will attempt teach as well as learn.  I will always ask for input and guidance because I can’t do it alone.  I will be professional and respectful at all times.  I will continue to attend and promote educational programs too assist agents and I stay Client Centric.

Spring Meeting April 20th 2007

Apr. 21, 2007
Categorized in: Real Estate Information
  I went to the Women’s Council of Realtors® Spring meeting Friday 4/20/07.  These approximate statistics were given:

            GM Paid Medical Leave         7000 people

            GM Job Bank                        8000 people

            GM Lay Off                           5000 people

            GM Union Officials                1500 people

                                                            21,000 people, paid non production people

             Toyota                                     28,000 total work force.

 How can GM compete?The spring meeting included an update from Bill Martin.  He stated any tax increases at this time scheduled for review are Real Estate friendly to the purchaser, seller and all involved in transactions. 

  He talked about the current infrastructures’ in our township and county governments.  Most infrastructures are still operating as originally built.  The infrastructures must change to accommodate growing public needs.  Infrastructure includes the way the governments are currently controlled and the taxation process.

Many people didn’t know the government was attempting to pass a bill that allowed property taxes to the same for 18 months after purchase.  The bill was voted down. The fear was, after 18 months the taxes would adjust out of control.   Another reason for the defeat was the transfer tax on the sale of the property would go up as well.

GM Stats vs Toyota

Apr. 21, 2007
Categorized in: Real Estate Information
 

I went to the Women’s Council of Realtors® Spring meeting Friday 4/20/07.  These approximate statistics were given:

            GM Paid Medical Leave         7000 people

            GM Job Bank                       8000 people

            GM Lay Off                          5000 people

            GM Union Officials                1500 people

                                                      21,000 people, paid non production people

             Toyota                                     28,000 total work force.

 How can GM compete?

4210 Menton...no longer for sale*

Apr. 19, 2007
Categorized in: Homes on the Market

Click for a Visual Tour 

Open House September 30th from 4:00-5:30 P.M.

 

  4210 Menton, Flint Michigan $59,900.  Sharp 2 bedroom home.  As you enter you will notice the fresh paint and new carpet.  As you stroll to the kitchen you will see that's just been updated too!  Do you like privacy?  If so, you will love the private backyard with a large deck for entertaining. 

living and dining room                             sunroom

kitchen                                                 backyard