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  1. The Five-Year Plan!
    The Five-Year Plan!

    THE FIVE-YEAR PLAN The plan is simple. You can buy an investment in Charlotte & Sarasota counties (in Florida) before values have reached the top of the market. Costs can be off-set with rental income and the investment can be utilized for several fun-filled years. While approaching the 5-year plan time frame, one can implement one of several options. They could readjust their personal ...

  2. Angie MacDermaid Named October 2017 Admin of the Month
    Angie MacDermaid Named October 2017 Admin of the Month

    Angie MacDermaid has been named as the October 2017 Admin of the Month. Angie was nominated by one of the agents she assists that wanted to "recognize her committment to us as agents and to the company." Angie is pictured above along with Sales Manager, Bart Ford. Angie started with Coldwell Banker Schmidt in 1993 as a licensed assistant. She left for awhile to raise her family and ...

  3. Ginger Heyn Named January 2017 Admin of the Month
    Ginger Heyn Named January 2017 Admin of the Month

    Congratulations to Ginger Heyn, Administrative Assistant at the Traverse City 522 Office, for earning the January 2017 Admin of the Month award. Ginger has been with our company for 2 years and has quickly become a go-to for agent training. She has tackled both Dotloop and Zap and has assisted in training not only the agents in her branch office, but others in the surrounding area.  Ginger ...

  4. Summit Properties Merges with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies

    Holland, MI. December 2016 – Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies is announcing its merger with Summit Properties, a boutique brokerage firm specializing in the luxury, waterfront real estate market located on the north side of Holland, Michigan. Tom Speet, President and Broker, founded Summit Properties in 1990.  With the addition of Vice President, Associate Broker and Past ...

  5. Kim Jones Named November 2016 Admin of the Month
    Kim Jones Named November 2016 Admin of the Month

    Kim Jones has been honored as the Administrative Assistant of the Month for November 2016. Kim works out of our Holland, MI office and has been with us in varying positions for 17 years. She came to Coldwell Banker Woodland-Schmidt as part of an acquisition. Since joining us, Kim has helped with tasks including escrow, closings, listings, reception and now as the Administrative ...

  6. July Administrative Assistant of the Month
    July Administrative Assistant of the Month

    Congratulations to Jennifer Greene with our Harbor Springs Office on earning the Administrative Assistant of the Month Award for our Michigan Region for July 2016. Jennifer has been diligently working to open our new Downtown Harbor Springs Office working among the construction dust and noise. She has been with our company for almost 3 years and started as a floating Admin among 5 offices. She ...

  7. June Administrative Assistant of the Month
    June Administrative Assistant of the Month

    Jamie Dudan from our Suttons Bay Office has been named the June 2016 Administrative Assistant of the Month for the Michigan Region!  She started with our firm as the Front Desk Receptionist at our Traverse City 402 Office. When the Admin Assistant opportunity for the Suttons Bay Office became available, Jamie didn't hesitate to jump in and help. She has turned the office ...

  8. This is Coldwell Banker Schmidt. This is Awesomeness
    This is Coldwell Banker Schmidt. This is Awesomeness

    A home is more than walls and furniture. A home is memories and love shared with family and friends. We, here at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies, would like to share with you the moments in life that make our homes AWESOME. In an effort to do this we will be posting pictures submitted by our Agents and Staff. We have also made this a company competition, ending July 4th, so be sure to check ...

  9. May 2016 Administrative Assistant of the Month
    May 2016 Administrative Assistant of the Month

    Becky Ewing has earned the distinction of being named Administrative Assistant of the Month for May 2016. Becky is the Admin at our 28th Street Office in Grand Rapids. The managing broker, Lynne Cripe, speaks very highly of Becky. Lynne mentioned: "There are so many things Becky is good at - she is basically my right hand and extremely valued by us."   Becky is able to multi-task ...

  10. Adopt-a-Pet Event in Houghton Lake
    Adopt-a-Pet Event in Houghton Lake

    The Coldwell Banker Schmidt Office in Houghton Lake hosted an Adopt-a-Pet Event on Saturday, April 23.  It was a fun day, supporting the animal shelters from Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties.  Along with the adoption day, we also hosted a Supply Drive and are happy to report that 3 car loads of pet food and supplies were donated to both shelters.  We would like to thank ...

  11. March 2016 Administrative Assistant of the Month
    March 2016 Administrative Assistant of the Month

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies is proud to announce the winner of the March Administrative Assist of the Month Award. Congratulations to Connie Barr of our Saugatuck/Douglas, MI Office. Connie has been with us for just over 5 years. She started part-time and was promoted to full-time Office Manager at the Saugutuck Office while also assisting the Marketing Team with the Homes Magazine ...

  12. 2015 TAAR Rookie of the Year Award
    2015 TAAR Rookie of the Year Award

    Congratulations to Aric Browning for winning the 2015 Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) Rookie of the Year Award. Aric is a Realtor with our 522 E Front Street, Traverse City Office. Aric has had a great year of helping sellers and buyers with their Leelanau County and Grand Traverse County Properties. He is also very active in the Traverse City community. Aric can be reached at (231) 929-2300. ...

  13. Toys for Tots Fundraiser Success
    Toys for Tots Fundraiser Success

    Agents and Staff from our two Traverse City, MI locations raised $2200 for Toys for Tots yesterday at the annual Christmas Party. Coldwell Banker Schmidt will match the money raised for a total of $4400 to be used to purchase toys for the local Toys for Tots program! Thank you to all that donated to make the Holidays a little bit brighter for local children. 

  14. Muskegon Homes for Dogs Adoption Event
    Muskegon Homes for Dogs Adoption Event

    Our Muskegon office hosted an Adoption Event & Supply Drive in accordance with our National Homes for Dogs Campaign. Benefiting from the event was the Noah Project, a non-profit, no-kill shelter. Although no dogs were adopted at the event we had a great time playing with the pups and providing cider and donuts to our two-legged friends. Special thanks to local businesses that donated ...

  15. Big Rapids, MI Office Reaches Homes for Dogs Goal
    Big Rapids, MI Office Reaches Homes for Dogs Goal

    Our Big Rapids, MI Office lead by our administrative assistant, Kolina Lundquist, met their Goal of $500.00 for the Homes for Dogs Food Drive.  The money and the 975 pounds of food and treats will be given to the Animal Rescue Coalition of Mecosta County. Thank you to all of the generous Realtors, customers, clients and friends that helped obtain this goal. The volunteers of ...

  16. Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS Ranks as One of Nation's Top-Producing Brokerage Firms in RISMedia's 2015 Power Broker Report

    (RISMedia-Norwalk, CT) -­Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan recently announced its ranking as the number 33 real estate firm in the United States in transactions, according to RISMedia's 27th Annual Power Broker Report. Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS reported 10,958 closed residential transactions in 2014. This year's Power Broker Report is ...

  17. Benzie Office Raises Money for Animal Welfare League
    Benzie Office Raises Money for Animal Welfare League

    This past weekend, our Benzie County Office located on Frankfort Hwy in Benzonia raised $3,860 for the Benzie County Animal Welfare League. They hosted a "Dog Days of Summer" Yard Sale and Adopt-a-Thon. Although no pets were adopted at the event, many furry friends were given exposure and are looking for forever homes. For more information, please visit­http://awlobc.org. Our ...

  18. Traverse City Realtor Gives Gracie a Second Chance
    Traverse City Realtor Gives Gracie a Second Chance

    Kevin Perkins with our 522 E Front St, Traverse City, MI office rescued Gracie from the German Shepard Rescue in Augusta, MI. Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies have helped rescue 11 dogs so far in 2015. The Homes for Dogs Project is helping find Forever Homes for Dogs across the country. To find out more information on how you can help, visit our website here. To reach Kevin, you can contact ...

  19. Homes for Dogs Project Going Strong
    Homes for Dogs Project Going Strong

    Sherri Jastrzembski, a Realtor with our Geneva, Ohio office has found a forever friend with her adopted pup Jake. She rescued Jake on March 23. Sherri had the following to say about her new friend:"I adopted him from the Lake County dog shelter. He is the most friendly and well behaved dog I've ever seen. I'm going through a rough time in my life right so I need him as much as he needs me. He has ...

  20. Bart Ford Talks About The Traverse City Real Estate Market
    Bart Ford Talks About The Traverse City Real Estate Market

  21. Traverse City Area Offices Ranked Number 1
    Traverse City Area Offices Ranked Number 1

  22. Coldwell Banker Schmidt Acquires Cleveland Company
    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Acquires Cleveland Company

    Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty with 16 offices and 300 associates in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio has merged with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies. We believe this is a great opportunity for our West and Northern Michigan offices as this part of Ohio is a "feeder" market to our Michigan offices for vacation and retirement homes. We expect our agents and their sellers ...

  23. Traverse City Area Website Traffic Report According To Compete.com
    Traverse City Area Website Traffic Report According To Compete.com

    Transparency All The Way!  Other companies use their own analytics (wink wink) and we could too!  However, we choose to use Compete.com where you can look up the same data and check the accuracy yourself.  Many other websites in the Traverse City area do not have enough data according to compete.com for us to record any information about their sites.  Thank you Northern Michigan ...

  24. CBGreatLakes.Com gets more than just a face lift!
    CBGreatLakes.Com gets more than just a face lift!

    While you were probably sleeping, a total transformation took place.  Who? CBGreatLakes.com.  Where CBGreatLakes.com. Why? CBGreatLakes.com. How? CBGreatlakes.com. What? CBGreatLakes.com.   I'll shut up now... Not just a facelift.  This is a extreme makeover website edition....

  25. Thank you Michigan Consumers! Buyers Choose CBGreatLakes.Com for their home search over every other site!
    Thank you Michigan Consumers! Buyers Choose CBGreatLakes.Com for their home search over every other site!

    Thank You Michigan Consumers!   Buyers Choose CBGreatLakes.Com for their home search over every other site! Yes, according to compete.com, in every one of our Michigan markets, cbgreatlakes.com is the site of choice for searching for real estate!  Thanks for supporting us!  We truly appriciate it!

  26. Why real estate is one of the most rewarding careers today!
    Why real estate is one of the most rewarding careers today!

    "The ultimate goal for most of us is to find a job we enjoy in an industry we like. We want to make money and have a fair shot to advance and find success. We also want to feel like we are making a difference. The thousands of Coldwell Banker agents working in the many offices accross this country have the same viewpoint. While they have different backgrounds and motivations, and some are more successful ...

  27. Should I own my Business Real Estate?

    There comes a time in the natural progression of a small business when the owner begins to contemplate their strategy regarding the real estate their business occupies.  Many if not most small businesses start out renting, or in borrowed space in a garage, basement or spare bedroom. The beauty of renting your business space is that as your needs change you have the flexibility to change the ...

  28. What's hot as kitchen countertops? ... Not just stainless!
    What's hot as kitchen countertops? ... Not just stainless!

    Kitchen countertops are one of (if not the best way) to revamp a kitchen in need. Here's my favorite (reclaimed wood)... Very popular and easy to come by in Grand Rapids! Here are 10 of the hottest Kitchen countertops of today: http://homes.yahoo.com/news/10-hottest-kitchen-counter-top-materials-currently-trending-144824587.html

  29. Video Testimonial CBGreatLakes.com
    Video Testimonial CBGreatLakes.com

    Video Testimonial From A Customer Who Really Likes Our Site

  30. "Kids say the darndest things about Real Estate" Coldwell Banker
    "Kids say the darndest things about Real Estate" Coldwell Banker

    Kids interviewed about what real estate is in their minds!  It's reminiscent of the television show hosted by the late Art Liinkletter "Kids say the darndest things".

  31. Founder Of ForSaleByOwner.com lists his own home with a real estate broker and it sells!
    Founder Of ForSaleByOwner.com lists his own home with a real estate broker and it sells!

    Lo and behold....initially, the founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto listed his 2,000 square foot New York condo on his own through online classified ads and FSBO sites.  However, after 180 days, he hired New York broker Jesse Buckler who recommended a change to a better price as the home was not getting the amount of traffic it could have. Soon ...

  32. Thinking About A Real Estate Career?
    Thinking About A Real Estate Career?

     

  33. Staging Your Home For A Higher Value!
    Staging Your Home For A Higher Value!

    Staging your home can have enormous impact both on the time a home sells as well as the amount you can sell your home for!!!  Click the image above to see how to stage your home.            

  34. Traverse City Foreclosure Home Search

    The number of Traverse City MI Foreclosures seems to be still fairly high.  A recent look at all of Grand Traverse county foreclosures revealed a number of just over 80 available as of late December 2010.  The Traverse City foreclosure market is still a viable option for first time home buyers as well as investors.  Below is a list of all of the Traverse City foreclosures with ...

  35. Home Buying Survey: The difference between men and women in the home buying process
    Home Buying Survey: The difference between men and women in the home buying process

    Click the image to see this very interesting survey!!!    

  36. September Michigan Homes Magazine is now available
    September Michigan Homes Magazine is now available

    The September edition of our digital Michigan Homes Magazine is live.  Check out the latest listings and features on some incredible and unique properties by clicking below or visiting www.michiganhomesmagazine.com

  37. NEW Edition of our Digital Homes Magazine

    See the latest edition at www.michiganhomesmagazine.com

  38. Bill Winslow steps up as Bill Takalo steps back

    Bill Winslow has stepped into the role of Manager for the Coldwell Banker Schmidt office in Petoskey as Bill Takalo, who has been with our company for 16 years, steps out of management and continues his role as a sales associate. More info from the Petoskey News-Review

  39. Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies Ranks 3rd in Nation

    The Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies has been recognized as the third largest Coldwell Banker Affiliate in the nation for 2009.  The ranking was based on closed units as among over 1,200 Coldwell Banker affiliates nationwide.  In a letter to Ken and Mike Schmidt, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC President and CEO Jim Gillespie noted that “Your production levels were up from ...

  40. Searching For Real Estate In Saugatuck Michigan?

      Saugatuck real estate is easier to search on www.cbgreatlakes.com  If you are looking for that perfect lakeshore cottage or want to find that farmhouse on 10 acres with a picket fence or anything in between, one of our knowledgeable Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt sales associate's can find it for you.  We serve all of the Saugatuck area including Allegan, Ottawa and ...

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