Our Company
Preview Properties.com has been doing business in Livingston County since 1981 when we opened a centrally located facility at 3768 E. Grand River in Howell on November 15, 1981. In October 1983, Preview Properties acquired McKay Real Estate Company and opened a Preview Properties branch office in the Brighton Mall. The Brighton office at 306 W. Main on the Millpond was opened in July 1984. All offices were consolidated into one location when Prudential Preview Properties moved into their new Canopy Building location at 130 W. Grand River, Brighton in December of 1992.
Preview Properties.com currently has over 60 full time agents working in offices in Brighton, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Lansing.
Our Quality Policy
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Preview Properties.com is absolutely committed to continually improving our customer/client relationships.
Our Quality Objectives
- Continually improve our training instituting programs designated by the Management Review Committee.
- Improve our customer service in accordance with specific goals set up by the Management Review Committee.
- Improve our training & expertise by promoting achievement of Real Estate Designations by a larger percentage of our Agents as set forth by the Management Review Committee.
- Promote personal performance by Agents through the use of personal goals measured on daily accountability and commission income as set forth by the Management Review Committee.
- Increase the ability of our Web Site to promote our Company by increasing the access as set forth by the Management Review Committee.
Our Advantages
- PREVIEW PROPERTIES.com was the first Residential and Commercial Real Estate firm in the United States to be ISO 9001 Approved and Certified.
- Every agent is an owner and thinks and operates like one.
- PREVIEW PROPERTIES.com has one of the highest agent productivity offices in the United States in terms of Units and Gross Commission Income per agent.
- Our company has over 80 full time agents throughout the state with offices in Brighton, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Dearborn Heights.
- Last year we listed, sold and closed properties in 45 Michigan Counties. We belong to 21 MLS systems across the State of Michigan.
- We have full-time Mortgage Representatives in our office to pre-qualify buyers so that only people able to buy your property will preview it with our agents.
- Our Direct Inward Dial Telephone System directs all of the sign and ad inquiries on YOUR property to the listing agent.
- Our Brighton office is open seven days a week to best serve the needs of our clients and customers.
- Our Customers for Life Program lets our clients and customers evaluate their satisfaction with our performance.
- All of our listings are on our Internet and World Wide Web site, PREVIEWPROPERTIES.COM. Our web site is currently receiving over 55,000 hits per day (That's over 20 million hits per year). Our listings are also available on Realtor.com and Homes.com.
- In our Brighton Office we have an interactive Kiosk Video System so buyers can look at properties on the market at their own pace.
- We have an available network for referrals of the very top agents in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
- We have an In House Preferred Partners program identifying preferred companies in the area.
- We have strong affiliate programs for vendors of Insurance, Title, Residential Mortgage, Commercial Mortgage & Commercial Business Loans.
- Our firm has more CCIM's and CCIM candidates than any other commercial real estate firm in the State of Michigan.
- IMPORTANT AFFILIATIONS:
- National Association of Realtors
- Michigan Association of Realtors
- Livingston Board of Realtors MLS
- Ann Arbor Board of Realtors MLS
- Western Wayne Oakland Board of Realtors MLS
- Greater Lansing Board of Realtors MLS
- Flint Board of Realtors MLS
- Jackson Board of Realtors MLS
- Gratiot/Isabella Board of Realtors MLS
- Grand Rapids Board of Realtors MLS
- Home Protection One Warranty Programs
Services we offer
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CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE - Preview Properties.com customers and clients are provided with a report card at closings. This rates the services provided by our firm including the agent. Our agents have an incentive, which encourages superior performance under this program.
MARKETING PLANS - Each Previewproperties.com agent will provide you with a printed copy of their marketing plan. This plan contains detailed information about how your property will be marketed and what you can expect every step of the way.
LISTING AND SALE OF PROPERTIES - Preview Properties.com has properties listed in 47 Michigan counties. The company has access to the following multiple listing services: Realcomp (which includes Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties), Ann Arbor, Jackson, Flint, Lansing, Shiawassee, Grand Rapids, Gratiot-Isabella, Clair, Cadillac and Traverse City. In addition, Preview Properties.com has offices and agents in Brighton, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Grand Blanc.
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION - Our firm represents many builders constructing new homes in Michigan. Livingston County is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. As a result there are many new homes and new developments available. All prospective new home purchasers are referred to 2 to 4 builders who, in our opinion, can meet their building requirements.
COMPUTERIZED MARKET ANALYSIS - Your agent will provide a computerized analysis of any property you are selling or buying. This information will assist you in making the best decision regarding the property you have an interest in.
HOME THEATER VIDEO TOUR - This unique program is designed and utilized only by preview properties.com or its licensees. The program allows a prospective buyer or seller to preview residential, vacant land, and commercial properties. Customers are able to view pictures of interior, exterior, and neighborhoods of each listing. The properties can be sorted by several different criteria including location, price, and specific features.
FINANCIAL CONSULTING - An associated company, Bohlen & Associates, has for the past 15 years specialized in workouts, debt restructuring and crisis management for hundreds of agri-businesses and corporations. We handle lender relations and negotiations and have restructured thousands of credits for borrowers. In addition to strategic planning, because of our relationship to the real estate industry, we effectively execute other related issues, i.e.: real estate sales.
MORTGAGE FINANCING - Independent Mortgage Companies provide in-house representatives who pre-qualify buyers for mortgages. Mortgages are selected on a "Best Fit Basis". This initial process takes less than one hour and can be done either by e-mail or by a personal interview. In addition, Previewproperties.com agents regularly work with more than 70 other lenders.
RELOCATION & REFERRAL SERVICES - Previewproperties.com helps many families relocate each year. Our agents are trained in the relocation and referral process. The company networks with top agents all over the world on a regular basis. Services include information packages on areas anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. To contact our relocation department call (810) 220-1476 and ask for the director, Mary Morosky.
COMMERCIAL SALES AND LEASING - Thirty-five of our top agents have either achieved or are completing requirement toward their CCIM designation. Our company specializes in agricultural real estate and handles commercial transactions of all types, including retail, office, residential and commercial land development, manufacturing, commercial brokerage, and leasing transactions.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - we are always actively recruiting new and experienced agents who may choose to work in the office or in their home. Our coaching and training staff is composed of two nationally recognized top producers who both have open door policies. Previewproperties.com training programs are believed to be among the most comprehensive in the industry. Call Regina Benson, Director of Operations at 810-220-1501 for more information or e-mail her at: regina@previewproperties.com.
