The Sandi Gentry Team-RE/MAX Lakeshore Services

Real Estate Team · Grand Haven, Michigan

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Here is what working with The Sandi Gentry Team-RE/MAX Lakeshore in Grand Haven typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Grand Haven and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Grand Haven, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Michigan rules.

Typical costs on a Grand Haven home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $401,623. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $402K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$10,041–$12,049
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$8,032–$12,049
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$8,032–$20,081
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Grand Haven

Norton Shores, MI7.5 mi · $298K Muskegon, MI12 mi · $193K North Muskegon, MI14 mi · $322K Holland, MI20 mi · $374K Hudsonville, MI23 mi · $428K Grandville, MI26 mi · $359K Grand Rapids, MI29 mi · $307K Rockford, MI34 mi · $458K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Michigan?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does The Sandi Gentry Team-RE/MAX Lakeshore work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how The Sandi Gentry Team-RE/MAX Lakeshore handles dual agency or designated agency under Michigan law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.