Good bye 2010, Nice seeing you!

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As the end of the year draws closer it makes me reflect back on the year in review.  This year has brought about a career change for the better.  I have spent the last 5 years in IT as a network administrator and web developer. 

I have enjoyed my career as a IT professional but it was time for change.  The company I was working for was slowly dying as it grew closer to becoming the dreaded out sourced!

Real Estate is one of those things that can never be out sourced!  Homes will always be in America and represent the American dream.  Of course a few here and there will come and go but this country is still the greatest nation in the world and people want to be here!

So here is a toast to all of the real estate agents, brokers, and all the other of millions of people who make home ownership possible in this great nation!  Happy New Year and I can’t wait to see what 2011 will bring us.

Jimmy Gilley
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Niles, MI 49120
Mobile – 269-362-4841 (Primary)
JimmyGilley.com
jimmy.gilley@comcast.net

             

Hess & Harris Road, Edwardsburg MI 49112

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Open your imagination and see the possibilities to own a fabulous home that can be customized to your liking, for much less than buying it new. This is a wonderful opportunity to finish a 4 Br, 3 Ba project that has already been started. Owners started building a large 2400Sq' home with a three car attached garage, with one stall separated which would be perfect for a workshop. This property also has a finished pole barn with electric service already hooked up and ready for use while you finish the house. Two contractors give estimates 2 years ago to finish the home which averaged at 50k. The outside of the home is 95% finished, just needs a few pieces of siding, and garage doors. Septic system is already installed and rated for 3 ba. The home sits on a full basement and 2 acres. It also has a den in the floor plan which could easily be converted to a 5th bedroom. The home does not have any plumbing, electrical, or insulation making it easy for you to finish to your liking.


Jimmy Gilley
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Niles, MI 49120
Office – 269-683-5355
Mobile – 269-362-4841 (Primary)
JimmyGilley.com
jimmy.gilley@comcast.net

       

102 Clyborn, Dowagiac MI 49047

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1 year HOME WARRANTY is being offered by the sellers. This is a cute & cozy, spacious 3-4 bedroom home with hardwood floors, neutral decor. 4th room on main level can be used as bedroom. This home has a nice view of the park across the street and has a fenced back yard giving great potential for growth. This home is a must see. All Appliances Stay.

Jimmy Gilley
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Niles, MI 49120
Office – 269-683-5355
Mobile – 269-362-4841 (Primary)
JimmyGilley.com
jimmy.gilley@comcast.net

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Pick Your Niche

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More Research

The more I research, the more I have to consider. One thing I have found, is that most Realtors are specialized in a specific area of real estate. Just selling homes isn't enough in my personal opinion, I want to pick a specific area and be the best in that area.

Pick Your Niche

Most Realtors focus their time and energy towards creating a niche for themselves, and becoming a master within that area of the field. The purpose of this is to create a competitive advantage against other local Realtors in the area. The biggest thing that has drawn my attention, and what actually brought me into the field is house flipping.

House Flipping

House flipping is the process of buying homes that are in disrepair, and turning them into nice, livable homes through repair and minor construction. Poor condition homes are bought under market value because of the bad state of the house, and with proper care can be sold for a profit.

This process has caught my eye. It sounds like it is an absolute blast to do, not to mention being rewarding to watch a house go from a disaster to a functional home.

My father in law and I have talked about doing this well before I even started looking at a career in real estate, but now that I will be in the market everyday I think this is a perfect time to get started.

What does It Mean?

More research! Plain and simple it will require many more hours of research. There are many pitfalls out there that can to eat up all our profits on the home.

Jimmy Gilley
Niles, Michigan

Making The Jump Into Real Estate

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Making a successful career change.

Despite the obvious risks involved, I have decided to make a giant career change. Not only is it a scary thing on its own, but I will also now be earning my wages based solely on commission!

I'm not sure what motivated me to make this career decision. It could very well be the lack of interest in my IT job, or maybe just the need to be challenged and grow more as an individual. The possibility for something new and exciting is always attractive, so maybe the latter.

Telling Your Friends


The first thing I get from my friends when I tell them I am going into real estate full time is "The Look". You know which look I am talking about. The look that usually gets reserved for "that guy" who always has to have the best story, and tries to sound cool. That's the look I get, but I'm discovering who my true friends are, as they have immediately stepped up to the plate and given me those couple of leads to help me get started.

As with any career or job change, you must, I repeat MUST absorb as much information as you possibly can. Learning doesn't stop in the class room either; if you want to be successful, you must learn as much as you possibly can. If you ever feel that you have "developed your system" then you have crested, and are already on your way back down. Refining your techniques and communication skills is an ongoing process, and a necessary principle if you desire to better serve customers that will ultimately return the favor by buying a home from you.

Current Stage


Right now I am merely trying to take-in all the details of this giant change. When I First became interested in real estate, I started asking questions of Realtor friends of mine, and then a local broker, just to see if I would want to do this, and what it would take. I went right to the top and spoke with the Realtor of the year and her employing broker! -Both top producers and holders of high honors for the state

Closing


This is the beginning of a very long journey that I hope to bring you along with. I desire that through my struggles and successes, you will see how amazing God is, and how he can turn an average guy like me into something great.

So strap in, and lets go for a ride! Many new adventures await as well as many lessons to be learned.

I will continue to update you and let you in on those lessons and secrets.

Jimmy Gilley
Niles Michigan


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