As first-time homebuyers, we recognized our limitations when we began house hunting. From the beginning, Carol and James made us feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. James started our journey by showing us eight homes in the Lansing area. It was immediately clear his goal was not simply to sell us a house, but to help us find a quality home that was a sound investment. His honest feedback and willingness to educate us gave us the confidence to continue our search. After viewing homes in Howell that were not in the best condition, Carol was quick to tell us when a property was not worth our investment. Her honesty and willingness to steer us away from the wrong homes truly set her apart. When our eventual home hit the market, Maddy and Andrew immediately fell in love with it, despite being slightly over budget. When Maddy called Carol to schedule a showing, Carol shared that she had already seen the listing but intentionally hadn't reached out out of respect for our budget. This demonstrated the integrity and consideration that make Carol and James exceptional. Andrew was out of town when the house hit the market, so Maddy toured it with Carol alone and placed an offer before Andrew had even seen the property. This was only possible because of the trust Carol and James had built with us. We knew that if Carol believed it was a good investment, we could confidently move forward. Carol and James negotiated creatively and successfully while keeping our budget and best interests in mind. They also walked us through every page of our contracts, ensuring we understood everything and felt confident heading into closing. We cannot recommend Carol and James enough! We are incredibly grateful for their honesty, guidance, and support throughout this overwhelming journey. They went above and beyond, and we couldn't have asked for a better team to help us find our home.
Carol Griffith
