When you need real estate assistance, it pays to work with an experienced agent.  A unique aspect of the real estate profession is that as a client, you pay no more for the services of an agent with years of experience and hundreds of successful sales, than for an agent who has been licensed for a couple of months and has never sold a home.  Whether you're buying or selling, with all of the possible complications in a real estate transaction, it just makes good Iowa common sense to work with an experienced agent.

I have been building real estate relationships with Des Moines area families since 1976. Over the years many of my clients have recommended me to their sons, daughters, relatives and friends. I even have a few third generation clients. I would love to be able to count you among my real estate friends.

I love what I do.  When I sit across the closing table and know I've helped someone buy their own home, or get their home sold so they can move on to the next phase of their lives, that's a great feeling.

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EXCITING  NEWS!  The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended!  Not only that, but it has been expanded to included Move Up and Repeat Buyers.
    

So what does this mean to you?  If you haven’t owned a home in the past 3 years, and you buy a home before April 10, you will get a reduction of up to $8,000 in your Federal Income Tax, EVEN IF YOU OWE LESS THAN $8,000!
    

If you are a move-up or repeat buyer, and you lived in your home for at least 5 of the previous 8 years, you may qualify for a reduction of up to $6,500 in your Federal Income Tax.  Click the link below for detailed information.     

• TAX CREDIT AT A GLANCE

When you are ready to get started, I'll help you arrange for financing pre-approval, represent you in the search for your home and assist you with negotiating for the best deal on the home you choose.  It pays to use an experienced Realtor. 

FINANCING: When you're ready to arrange your financing for your home purchase, I strongly recommend David Steffen, with Bank of America.  I've worked with Dave for more than 22 years and he takes good care of my clients.  Dave's phone number is 515-453-2911 and his email is Dave.Steffen@BankofAmerica.com .  Dave will process your application and provide you with a strong pre-approval letter with no up front cost.  He can usually get a buyer pre-approved within 2 business days.  When you call him, please tell hime Mike Sheridan Sent you.

Everybody who is thinking of selling his or her property has heard a horror story about someone having chosen the wrong agent and being stuck for the term of the listing agreement.  That doesn’t happen with me.  To assure my clients they will not be making a mistake by listing with me, I take new listings for 45 Days.

The average time on the market right now is about 128 days in the Des Moines area.  I am willing to take your listing for 45 days and if you are not happy with my services, pick up the phone and fire me. No questions asked and no charge to you.

Please don't misunderstand me, I don't promise that I'll sell your property in 45 days but I will certainly try my best.  After all, I get paid only when you get paid, at closing.  After a couple of weeks working with me you will want me for your REALTOR FOR LIFE anyway, so, if need be, we can extend the listing at the end of the 45 days.  I know that when you have your property for sale, it is on your mind EVERY day, and I want my clients to know that their properties are also on my mind EVERY day.  45 days will give me enough time to earn your trust and your business. So what do you have to lose?  Why not call me today and let’s get started? 

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