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Hi, I'm Collette!

Collette Smith is a passionate and dedicated realtor with five years of experience serving the vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region. Deeply rooted in her community, Collette blends her commitment to leadership and volunteering with her professional mission: empowering people to navigate one of life’s biggest decisions with clarity and confidence. She believes that buying or selling a home is more than a transaction—it’s an act of courage, connection, and trust. Collette creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and equipped to make informed choices. By breaking down complex processes and leaning into honest conversations, she helps her clients move beyond fear and uncertainty, turning the dream of homeownership into a bold and joyful reality.

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    My dedication to exceptional client service does not cease with the completion of the sale. I pride myself on providing continued client satisfaction long after the initial transaction as I continue to serve your best interest. In an ever-changing market, I know that it is imperative that both buyers and sellers are consistently provided the most up-to-date information necessary to make the most accurate of decisions. 

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Professional Services

Buyers Representative

As your Buyer's Representative, we can make the process of house hunting much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. 

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    With my market knowledge and industry insights, I aim to facilitate your home search process effectively. I specialize in streamlining the search by identifying properties that align with your preferences and budgetary constraints. 


    Throughout our collaboration, I will guide you through the intricacies of contracts, inspections, and closing procedures, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. 


    Rest assured, I am committed to providing you with peace of mind, knowing that every aspect of your home purchase is meticulously managed and personalized to meet your specific needs.

Sellers Representative

Selling a house on your own can be a daunting task, but with Collette, a trusted real estate professional by your side, it becomes a breeze.

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    We can help you get financing, guide you to local neighborhoods, help you determine your budget, and prioritize a list of essential features that you need in your next home. We'll save you valuable time by finding the properties that best suit your requirements, and will show you only the most promising ones.


    Once you've found a place that catches your eye, we'll look at comparable properties in the area to help determine a purchase offer. Then we'll negotiate on your behalf with the seller to make sure you get the most favorable terms.

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Areas of Specialty

Negotiations

Customer Service

Home Search

Comparative Market Analysis

Home Staging

Physician Relocation



Market Knowledge

Market Trends

Property Values

Neighborhood

Local Schools



Areas Covered

Midland

Saginaw

Bay City

Freeland

Auburn

Sanford

Hemlock

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Why Work With Me?

My top-notch customer service and commitment to our clients is second-to-none.

Market Expertise

Market knowledge goes beyond simply knowing the neighborhoods. Ask me about the school district, available parking, or standard bedroom sizes in the area.

Client-Focused

Your time is valuable. That's why I will take the time upfront to understand your unique wants, needs and dislikes to ensure the rest of our time together is productive as possible.

Responsive

You have questions and I have answers. I'll make sure that you feel confident and empowered when it comes to make important real estate and purchasing decisions.

Referral Network

This industry is all about who you know. I can connect you with the top mortgage brokers, real estate attorneys, home inspectors, home stagers, and more.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

"Collette was absolutely wonderful to work with. Her honest, positive approach followed her from the time we met until we closed. We contacted her about selling our house mid July, and it sold in one hour! It was a whirlwind for 6 weeks, but Collette was efficient, caring, and always kept us in the loop. I would recommend her to anyone motivated to sell!"


-R. Jurek

"There is no one my husband and I would have rather purchased our first home with than Collette! In the crazy market that was 2021, she managed to get us showings of every house we wanted to see and in the process developed an acute feel for what we were looking for. She was astoundingly responsive and on the ball, even responding to our late night and weekend texts promptly (and cheerfully!). Her pulse on the region and the current market helped us construct a winning offer on the perfect home and she was abundantly helpful in guiding us through all the technical steps of closing that were totally new to us. Collette was encouraging and respectful throughout the search and buying process and made us feel secure knowing we had someone fighting for us. We are so grateful to have been able to work with Collette and would heartily recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home!"


-K. Holihan

Collete was wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her to anyone going through the home buying/renting/selling process. As a first time home buyer, I felt knowledgeable and very comfortable working with Collete. She made the process as easy as it could be. She really focused on what I looked for in a first home and found great options.


-L. Lowes