Ask Doni. She'll tell you straight.

Bring Doni the address and she'll bring you the last six months of sold data for your actual subdivision, not a county average and not last year's estimate. The number comes with context: what's driving it, what would move it, and whether this is a good time for your specific house to sell.

It shouldn't, and Doni will show you why. Most reports are 85 percent routine maintenance and 15 percent real decisions. She reads every line with a contractor's eye and tells you within a day whether an item is a $300 fix, a $3,000 project, or a walk-away. Then she uses the inspection window to negotiate repairs or credits, which is exactly what that window is for.

Yes, and Doni does it well. The formula is honest disclosure, pricing that reflects the actual condition, and marketing aimed at buyers who see the potential (investors, renovators, first-timers with sweat equity). As-is does not mean giving it away; it means pricing the work in instead of pretending it isn't there.

Absolutely, and it's a specialty. The VA loan buys a lot of value: no required down payment, no private mortgage insurance, and restricted closing costs. Disabled veterans and qualifying surviving spouses skip the funding fee. Doni walks every military buyer through the Certificate of Eligibility, the loan process, and the relocation, whether you're in Michigan or moving here from another state. See the Military & Veterans page for the full picture.

A pre-approval, before you tour anything. It sets your real budget, tells sellers you're serious, and keeps you from falling in love with a house you can't buy. Doni sends you to lenders she has actually used, explains the numbers in plain English, and then builds your search around the budget that makes sense. The First-Time Buyer Hub walks through every step.

It depends on the price, condition, and marketing, which is the honest answer. In the current market, days on market in Macomb County average around a month or more, but correctly priced, well-maintained homes routinely sell in days. What makes the difference: pricing to the street's real sold data, honest prep, and week-one exposure. Doni will tell you a realistic timeline for your house before you sign anything.

Yes, and most of her relocation buyers start with a video call. She tours homes remotely with you, walks the neighborhood on camera, handles the offers and inspections, and has the closing handled to the day. Her out-of-state buyers have found homes in Detroit proper and across Macomb and Oakland without seeing a single house in person. That's the standard she holds.

These are some of the most important sales Doni handles, and she treats them with extra care: clearer timelines, honest valuations, and patience for the emotions involved. She has navigated estate sales, inherited houses in every condition, and divorces that needed a fair number everyone could live with. The first call is free and confidential.

Fix what drips, clicks, or warns: plumbing, electrical, gutters, burned-out bulbs, sticky doors. Deep clean and de-clutter everything, especially the garage and basement. Skip the full remodel; a dated kitchen rarely pays for itself before a sale. When in doubt, get the walkthrough: Doni gives every prospective seller a priority list before anything lists.

Every month, Doni and Emma host coffee for clients, past clients, and anyone curious about the market. No pitch, just coffee and straight answers. Every December, the collective hosts a charity holiday party collecting donations for local families. Both are a great, low-pressure way to meet the team before you ever sign anything. Ask about the next one on the contact form.