BUYER'S COURSE

Here's What You Need to Know

About Buying a Home

in Metro Detroit...

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Buyer's Course

Buyers Blueprint Intro

Module 1: How to Successfully Buy a Home in Today's Market

Module 2: Tips to Get Your Offer

at the Top of the List

Module 3: Preapproval Vs. Prequalification

Module 4: Why Now is the Best

Time to Buy

Module 5: Why You Need

a Realtor

Module 6: Best Time to Buy a Replacement Property

Module 7: Where Have All the Foreclosures Gone?

Module 10: The Buyer Representation Agreement

Module 9: Should Sellers Offer

Buyer Compensation

Module 8: Erin Brockovich

Buyer Compensation

Module 11: The Listing Agreement

Module 13: Which Offer Should

You Choose

Module 12: The Purchase Agreement

What You Should Know About Buying a Home in Metro Detroit

Located in the heart of Southeast Michigan, Metro Detroit offers a diverse mix of communities, each with its own unique character. From lively downtowns to quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods, this region combines urban energy with suburban comfort. Whether you're drawn to the historic charm of older homes or the convenience of modern living, Metro Detroit has something for every kind of homebuyer — all with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and cultural attractions.

If you’re thinking about buying a home here, it’s important to understand how quickly the market can change. Some neighborhoods move fast with high demand, while others might offer more room to negotiate. I’m sharing up-to-date insights on pricing, competition, and what to watch for during your search. Whether you’re just starting out or getting serious, having the right local information can make your home search smoother and help you avoid surprises.

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From new listings to pricing trends, I’ll keep you informed on what’s happening across Metro Detroit. The market here can move quickly in popular neighborhoods and knowing what to expect — whether it’s a competitive bidding situation or a hidden gem worth exploring — can give you a real advantage. My goal is to help you make smart, confident decisions with up-to-date, local information you can trust.

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Thinking About Buying a Home?

Purchasing a home is an exciting milestone — and it can also come with questions and decisions along the way. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to make your next move, being informed can help you feel more confident throughout the process.

This guide was created to give you helpful insights and practical steps for navigating the home buying journey with clarity and ease.


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A Clear, Step-by-Step Guide

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Spring is here!

The Spring Real Estate Market is thriving, and we are seeing a significant increase in demand for homes in Voorhees, especially from millennials.

In fact, the current absorption rate in our area is only 3 months, which means that if no more homes come on the market, we will only be able to sustain the current demand for up to 3 months.

This is great news for anyone considering selling their home, as the high demand can lead to a boost in your bottom line.

If you are thinking about selling your home, now is the perfect time to do so. To get started, it's essential to focus on your curb appeal, which can significantly impact the value of your property. That's why we've put together a helpful checklist to help you get started.

Friendly reminder: Before you make a repair, be sure to check with a real estate agent to make sure it is worth your return on investment. Feel free to Book A Call with me if you have any questions or want a free consultation!

Are you a little behind on your spring cleaning? Grab a copy of the Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist that was featured last month.

Preparing for a possible move?

Click below to check out our moving checklist to get your whole house ready for the next home!

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WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL Home Buyer SEMINAR METRO DETROIT

If you’re thinking about buying a home or have already decided but still have questions about the process, pricing, or anything else, here’s the good news:


You’re in the right place.

This free homebuyer seminar gives you a clear, step-by-step blueprint to help you understand everything from A to Z — so you can feel confident and make the best decisions when purchasing your new home.

You’ll learn about important timelines, inspections, loan pre-approvals, negotiations, and much more.

Take a look around and let me know how I can support you on this journey!

Lisa A. Mills | Realtor

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Brokered by National Realty Centers

DRE #382290

WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL HOME BUYER SEMINAR LIBRARY

Stay informed with the latest tips, strategies, and market insights to help you find and purchase your next home with confidence.

Thinking About Buying?

Are you thinking about buying a home but you don't know where to start?

  • ​Learn to take advantage of Tax Saving opportunities instead of throwing your money away

  • Walk through the important aspects of purchasing a home

What to Expect When Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

  • ​We have helped hundreds of clients in the past and we can help you too

  • My team and I are free! The seller pays for our fees and they have an agent who has their best interest at heart. We are here to have yours

Home Buying Process -

First Step

The first step when looking to buy a home is getting qualified for a loan.

  • ​Before doing anything else you need to know what you can afford by getting qualified for a loan

  • ​Don’t go house hunting before going mortgage shopping

Pre-Approval vs

Pre-Qualification

Why you need an approval rather than just a pre-qualification.

  • Pre-Qualification is not a true approval but the initial step in a home loan process where you discuss your financial situation with a loan officer - nothing is verified

  • Pre- Approval is where the buyer provides the lender with the necessary documents to tell them what they are approved for, which loan option is the best for them and what the interest rate will be

10 Must Not’s When Buying a Home

Once you find your dream home, we need to make sure you get to move into it.

  • ​Don’t change jobs; becoming self employed or quit current job

  • ​Don’t buy a vehicles

  • ​Don’t use any charged cards or let your accounts fall behind

  • ​Don’t spend money you saved for closing

  • ​Don’t omit any debt or liabilities from your loan application

What are the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Home?

Whether you’ve never owned a home before or it’s been a while since you’ve purchased, let's talk about the pros and cons.

  • Pro: Your wealth can increase as you build equity in your home through 2023 averaging about 3%

  • Con: Maintenance costs; work and money to keep a home in good condition

How Much Money Do I Need To Purchase a New Home?

Most people are afraid that it will cost them thousands and thousands of dollars to purchase a home in Brentwood.

  • ​There are various loans and grants to qualify to purchase a home

3 Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

Are you competing with other buyers on your dream home or do you want to make sure you’ve got the best chance of getting your offer accepted?

  • Make sure you offered a competitive price on a home

  • Put down a larger earnest money deposit

  • ​Let the seller know that you have not written offers on any other properties

Offer Has Been Accepted, What’s Next?

Once your offer has been accepted, it's time to open up escrow.

  • It's time to get inspections done on the home, review disclosures, secure the loan, and get the appraisal done

WANT TO GET A FREE CUSTOM MARKET PROPOSAL?

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MEET THE TEAM

Here's your team that will help you throughout the

entire selling & buying process

Krista Mashore |  Realtor & Broker

DRE # 01346304

Jaynlin Miller | Marketing and Seller Specialist

DRE #02195224

Josh Vitale | Listing Specialist 

DRE #02009638

LISA A. MILLS

License # 382290

GET TO KNOW LISA

Lisa is a successful business owner with over a decade of experience in residential real estate, luxury properties, housing crisis counseling, and transitional guidance services. Her diverse expertise enables her to serve a wide range of clients across Metro Detroit, from first-time buyers and growing families to homeowners and those navigating major life changes.

A long-time Metro Detroit resident with deep community connections, Lisa brings a local perspective and a personal, client-centered approach to every transaction. She is known for her exceptional service, clear communication, and consistent responsiveness—qualities that have earned her the trust and loyalty of clients from all backgrounds.

Her sharp negotiation skills, industry knowledge, and long-term focus ensure clients feel empowered and supported throughout the entire process. She believes true success is built on relationships, not just transactions.

Committed to client education, Lisa provides the information and insights necessary to make smart, wealth-building decisions in today’s market. Whether buying, selling, or investing, her goal is to guide clients with integrity and professionalism through one of life’s most important financial journeys.

From city neighborhoods to suburban communities, Lisa proudly serves Metro Detroit with the dedication, care, and expertise that define her work.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SIGNATURE BY LISA

"As a first-time buyer, I felt completely supported by Lisa from start to finish"

Wow is all that I can say. As a first-time home buyer, Lisa walked me through the entire process from beginning to end. She explained things thoroughly and was readily available to help when I called/texted. She is very knowledgeable of the area and will do all that she can to ensure you are happy with her as your agent. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to select Lisa as my real estate agent.

- Brandon F.

"Lisa was professional, responsive,

and incredibly kind"

Lisa Mills is the best out there hands down! She is very prompt and knowledgeable about all things real estate. I am so glad she was able to help me find the right house. Lisa was able to make the process go extremely smooth and quick and she was always there to answer any and all questions I had. Anyone out there in need of a real estate agent who is professional, honest, responsive, and above all, kind please give Lisa Mills a call!

- Martin T.

"As a first-time buyer, Lisa made the process easy and stress-free"

So knowledgeable, hard-working, amazing! Made my home-buying experience super easy. Lisa was very easy to talk to, and I was very comfortable the entire time. She even replied right away on weekends! She was with me every step of the way, and that was so important. As a first-time home buyer, I would absolutely recommend Lisa when purchasing a home.

- Kelly W.

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