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Helping you find your next

Adventure

Real Estate with Heart, Backed by Experience

Buying or selling a home is more than a transaction—it's about your family's future, your financial security, and finding a place where memories are made. Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm here to guide you through every step with the expertise you need and the personal attention you deserve.

How I Can Help?

Proudly serving Sturgis and surrounding Michigan communities including White Pigeon, Bronson, Three Rivers and more. Whether you're looking for lake homes, searching for investment properties, or selling your current residence, I provide expert local guidance.

Before becoming a real estate agent, I spent over a decade helping families and individuals plan their financial futures. I understand mortgages, budgets, and long-term investment strategies inside and out. When we work together, you're not just getting a real estate agent—you're getting a financial partner who ensures your home purchase or sale fits perfectly into your bigger financial picture.

    • First-time home buyer guidance with financial planning insights

    • Investment property evaluation and rental income analysis

    • Michigan home search tailored to your budget and goals

    • Market analysis and neighborhood comparisons

    • Negotiation expertise backed by financial acumen

    • Competitive market analysis for optimal pricing strategy

    • Professional marketing to qualified buyers

    • Home staging recommendations from renovation experience

    • Strategic negotiation to maximize your return

    • Smooth closing process management

    • Rental property evaluation with ROI analysis

    • Fix-and-flip consultation

    • Market timing and investment strategy

    • Property portfolio development

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What you can expect when working with me

For Families

Patient guidance, honest answers, and a focus on finding not just a house, but a home where your family will flourish.

For Investors

Data-driven analysis, realistic projections, and insights from someone who's built his own investment portfolio successfully.

For Everyone

Integrity, accessibility, and a partner who's as invested in your success as you are

Chris Merrill

Client-Focused Real Estate Services

Chris understands that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. That's why he takes time to understand your goals, analyze the numbers, and create a customized strategy that aligns with your financial future.

Specialties: Residential Real Estate | Investment Properties | First-Time Home Buyers | Property Analysis | Financial Planning Integration | House Flipping Consultation | Rental Property Investment

Serving: Sturgis, Michigan and surrounding communities

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