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Toth Team Worldwide Network Adds AI to Website
Artificial Intelligence Provides Fast Response to Home Search and Sale Questions
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is here to make your home search easier, according to Associate Broker Kathy Toth, of Toth Team Worldwide Network. “You no longer need to hunt through complex websites and pages of listings,” Toth explains. “Our new real estate chatbot asks you a few questions and delivers customized info in nanoseconds. It learns as it goes, so the more you interact with it, the better it performs for you.”
As consumers increasingly use smartphones to view websites, navigating through search fields becomes time-consuming and impractical. Chatbots provide a conversational user interface that enables website visitors to get information faster with a minimum of input. Toth’s company is among the first real estate brands to employ emerging AI technology. The chatbot is nicknamed Sherbot Homes and is located on the lower right corner of the homepage at www.kathytoth.com.
“Sherbot provides immediate service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,” says Toth. “Not only is it great for home searches, it also delivers home value estimates to sellers. It can provide basic market conditions, too – things like the number of homes for sale, the average price, and average number of days on market. In the near future Sherbot will even be able to translate in different languages!”
Toth points out that the chatbot is not a substitute for a professional real estate agent. “Our chatbot, Sherbot Holmes, is a website concierge. He’ll help you explore the market. But when you’re ready to speak to an agent, just let him know. We’ll get the message and contact you personally!”
For over 30 years, Toth Team Worldwide Network has served South Eastern Michigan including Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties, including clients in Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline.
Today, Toth Team Worldwide Network has global aspirations and a growth strategy to meet the search needs of clients around the world.
Toth Team Worldwide Network is among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally. They have been featured on House Hunters HGTV, and are proud to be endorsed by country sensation Gary LeVox of Rascal Flats as well as the only trusted agent endorsed by local celebrity Martin Bandyke on radio 107.1, and the exclusive real estate agent for 102.9 W4Country, Brian Welch.
Toth Team Worldwide Network exceeds client expectations while delivering top performance in the purchase or sale of residential real estate worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected].
Kathy Toth, Toth Team World Wide Network of REALTORS welcomes Terrance Eastman to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts
Kathy Toth of Toth Team Worldwide Networks of REALTORS announced the addition of a new member, Terrance Eastman, to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team. “Terrance is an enthusiastic REALTOR who really knows the Washtenaw and Wayne County areas.” said CEO Kathy Toth. “His knowledge and great attitude will serve our clients well, and he is a great fit for our organization at Keller Williams.”
Eastman says, “My family and I are excited to be living in Ann Arbor and have the opportunity to be a part of such a renowned and upright company like the Toth Team at Keller Williams Realty. Being raised around the downriver area, I look forward to assisting the team to tackle more areas as we continue to grow. Mastering the key elements that made Kathy Toth such a successful business woman is something I look forward to accomplishing as my career in real estate continues. Outside of real estate, I still consider opening a restaurant and continue my passion in song writing.”
Toth Team, Worldwide Network have been serving Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne counties including Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Saline clients for over 20 years. They are among the top one percent of REALTORS nationally and have been featured twice on House Hunters HGTV. She can also be heard in the mornings 107.1 endorsed by Martin Bandyke, and 102.9 W4Country Radio, Breakfast with Bubba. Kathy Toth works directly with listing and buyer representatives partners towards exceeding her client’s expectations while meeting their real estate purchase or sale objectives.
For over 20 years, Toth Team Worldwide Network has served Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties, including clients in Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline.Today,
Toth Team Worldwide Network has global aspirations and a growth strategy to meet the modern needs of clients around the world. The launch of the Denver expansion team in 2016 placed Toth Team Worldwide Network in position to accomplish these goals.
Toth Team Worldwide Network is among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally. They have been featured on House Hunters HGTV, endorsed by Martin Bandyke on radio 107.1, and have been featured on 102.9 W4Country Radio’s “Breakfast with Bubba” program.
Toth Team Worldwide Network exceeds client expectations while delivering top performance in the purchase or sale of residential real estate worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.KathyToth.com, email [email protected].
Most Expensive Homes Sold in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2015
Last year we saw appreciation in many market segments. We would like to look back at what happened last year regarding Luxury Ann Arbor Real Estate. The whole market appreciated 3.3 percent – For complete detail on absorption rates click here! We must take the time to see what the agents have been up to in 2015. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most expensive homes sold in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2015. For those homes $1.300,000 to $1400,000, there was only one sold at full price. For those homes above $1400,000, there is a 16 month supply. The three Ann Arbor luxury homes that sold were on the market for an average of 183 days.
- 215 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1407 – $2,250,000
This luxurious home is the first of our top 5 most expensive homes sold in Ann Arbor, MI. Ann Arbor is know for great, authentic homes filled with warmth and joy. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 3 bath home was built only four years ago in 2012 so it maintains a modern presents and is in perfect condition. The inside is brand new and completely updated with great features such as high ceilings and gorgeous tiles. Convenient location – Downtown Ann Arbor is great for shopping, outdoor activities, and great music in the summer at Top of the Park! Close to a bus route for students on campus as well as locals looking for close transportation to anywhere around the city!
- 3939 Holden Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 – $1,999,000
This timeless home has 5 beds and 6 baths and is custom designed down to every single detail – I promise you will fall in love at first sight! The design is dramatic yet unique and beautiful with the high cathedral ceilings and the stunning outside terrace. This home features stunning maple cabinets, only the finest granite counter-tops, and features a serving/wet bar area for you and your guests at future parties and family gatherings. This home sits on about 4 Acres so you have room to play with your children and animals in the privacy of your personal yard. There is a built-in-entertainment system, gorgeous in-ground pool with a pool house, and a sauna for you and your family to relax and vacation whenever you come home.
- 540 Rock Creek Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1864 – $1,500,000
You will fall in love with this Cape Cod styled home completely remodeled to appeal to all with high-quality taste!! Perfect locations – Close walk to the Ann Arbor Arb and located close to Geddes. The outside of this home blew me away but when I approached the inside – I was very impressed. Two gorgeous fireplaces were before me in both living rooms, a fabulous kitchen, a blue stone patio, a salt-water pool, and breathtaking gardens. Their garden was actually featured on the 2015 Garden Walk where folks from all over the country where amazed with this property! Marble counter-tops and amazing heated stone floors make it hard to put down the apron and stop cooking! You will feel like you’re on vacation every day when you walk into your bathroom and are welcomed by a steam shower and jetted tub – Perfect for relaxing before and after a long work day! The lower level even features a wine cellar. The yard is fenced which is perfect for pets and children to play while adults relax under the sun – stress free! This home will make you reconsider ever leaving the state again!
- 2126 Devonshire Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4060 – $1,315,000
Gorgeous, thoughtful home built close to U of M campus and Hospital. All hardwood floors with original trim from when the home was built. The living room has a graceful fireplace for beautiful, snowy Michigan evenings. Large home with five spacious bedrooms and three baths located upstairs. The master bath is recently done and is complete in custom ceramic, timeless additions like this to the home make it so much more meaningful and unique to the owners. This home also includes a guest house with vaulted living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bath (Includes in-floor radiant heat!). The home includes a finished rec room great for maintaining your health and fitness. The garage is large and fully finished so you can use it for storage or parking! The garage also includes a Sub-Zero fridge great for making extra space in the kitchen fridge! You will not be let down when you see the interior of this home!
- 1035 Heather Way Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2835 – $1,310,000
This impeccable Johnson Brothers Custom Built home (2006) is complete with 4 bedrooms and 5 baths, a huge car garage, and divine landscape. The property looks beautiful from a distance and up close – The grass is really that groomed and green! I am so impressed by how well and thought out this house was built – One of a kind! Spacious, big bedrooms for families to have their privacy but a gorgeous living area for everyone to gather and enjoy each other. The kitchen is upgraded and gourmet, complete with top of the line appliances and quality material. This is a must see home to truly appreciates the hard work that was put into making this house unique and top of the line!
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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County areas, combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market is extremely valuable to helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.
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Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS® welcomes Trish Baldwin!
Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS® welcomes Trish Baldwin to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team as a Buyers’ Agent.
Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS® announced the addition of a new member, Trish Baldwin, to the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts team. “Trish is an enthusiastic Realtor who really knows our area,” said CEO Kathy Toth. “Her knowledge and great attitude will serve our Ann Arbor Area clients well, and made her a great fit for our organization at Keller Williams.”
Trish Baldwin is originally from Canton and continues to serve clients in this community. She and her husband, Dave, now call Milan their home. Of her new position Trish says, “I’m thrilled to be joining such a well-regarded and fantastic team as the Toth Team Worldwide Network of REALTORS®. Visiting properties and studying the trends in Ann Arbor’s fast-paced and dynamic real estate market keeps me intrigued day after day, and helps me bring the latest information to benefit my clients.” Outside of work, Trish continues to serve the community as a member of the Milan Parks and Recreation Commission and the Chamber of Commerce. With a busy fall season expected, Toth is confident that Baldwin will continue to provide outstanding service to Ann Arbor area home buyers and home sellers.
Toth Team, Worldwide Network have been serving Washtenaw, Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Jackson and Wayne Counties including Dexter, Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline clients for over 20 years. They are among the top one percent of REALTORS® nationally and have been featured twice on House Hunters HGTV. She can also be heard in the mornings 107.1 endorsed by Martin Bandyke, and 102.9 W4Country Radio, Breakfast with Bubba. Kathy works directly with listing and buyer representative partners towards exceeding her client’s expectations while meeting their real estate purchase or sale objectives.
Dexter Walking Path Being Transformed Now! How Can We Help the Process of The Border to Border Trail?
Have you walked one of the longest trails in the city of Michigan yet? Dexter has created one of the most magnificent trails yet, and the locals cannot stop raving about it. The Dexter Walking Path leads from Dexter to the Hudson Mills Metro park and is planned to be a total estimated 35 miles. Walking along the Huron River while the trees are throwing their leaves to the ground, preparing for the winter, gives me such a warm and comforting feeling. The weather has been beautiful for the past few weeks – Absolutely perfect to grab your friends, kids, and/or animals to take a long walk along the Huron river. Looking for Homes for Sale along the Huron River? Click Here! Life seems to pass us by at a blink of an eye, before we know it we are caught up in our day to day routines and we are certainly not appreciating the earth that was created for us! The Dexter Walking Trail is the most glorious place to find peace and comfort while enjoying the breathtaking fall views and weather. A little bit of history about the Border to Border trail, a group of independent individuals started working to build one of the longest and most beautiful trails to ever exist. This trail is completely not government funded or funded by any other organizations. In order to raise money for this magnificent trail, the friends of the border to border trail have started sponsorship/promotional bicycle rides along the path, sponsoring cleanups beside the path, and distributing the Border to Border trail maps to all locals and friends so we can spread awareness and raise money for a great, healthy idea!
Michigan is famous for its autumn weather and picture perfect views – take a moment to appreciate the world we live in this season.
The path begins at Mill Creek Park, crosses Mill Creek, and continues to run along the west bank of the Huron River for almost three miles! At this point the trail then connects to a previous trail that continues about two miles down North Territorial Road and leads to the entrance of the Metro Park. The new trail in The Village of Dexter will link the Village’s parks into the regional system along the Huron River. The Village and the Dexter Schools are working together to extend the system south along the Mill Creek through the Village to the School’s future nature corridor and outdoor lab. The friends of the Border to Border trail have many, many innovative ideas but as they have shared with us – not enough funds! We must stand up tall and pitch in all that we can to help our state of Michigan grow and prosper. This breathtaking and one of a kind walking path is one of the most recently completed segments of the Border-to-Border Trail. This trail is still under renovation and is planned to eventually be a 35-mile trail running beside the flowing Huron River. Looking for Homes for Sale in Ann Arbor? Well come walk the path with the Toth team while we utilize our resources for you to find the home of your dreams!
Officials say that the Dexter Walking Trail will not be plowed during the winter, but thankfully will not be closed! So go find your Cross-Country Skis in the back of your closet and hope that the trails are alive this winter!!
Construction of a piece of the Border to Border Trail from Dexter Huron Metro park to Central Street is to begin on Monday, October 12, 2015. The path unfortunately will be closed during construction. To see how you can help fund, volunteer, or learn more about the Border to Border Trail click here!
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Kathy Toth and Team are Washtenaw County, Michigan real estate experts who will guide home buyers and sellers through the entire real estate process. Our extensive knowledge of Washtenaw County areas, combined with decades of expertise in the local real estate market is extremely valuable to helping you achieve your goals. For quality service and personal attention during your real estate transaction, contact Kathy Toth and Team for all your home buying and selling needs.
We want to be your real estate agents!
10 Steps to Help You Hire the Perfect Builder
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Today, we’re here with Randy Surline, a senior sales partner at Allen Edwin homes. We’ve referred many clients to Randy, and he is here to help us go over the 10 steps to hiring a builder.
1. Define your needs. What size and type of home do you need? What price are you expecting to pay for it?
2. Work with experience. Always check your builder’s experience.
3. Check past references. Look at customer reviews and see how satisfied the builder’s past clients were.
4. Verify their license and insurance.
5. Look for a design fit. Make sure their aesthetic works with yours.
6. Warranty and service. A ten year structure warranty is how you know a builder is happy with what they do.
7. Resale value. Have past homes from this builder maintained or increased in value? This is where your real estate agent comes in.
8. Industry involvement. Is the builder a member of the local homebuilders association?
9. Quality home tours. Tour model homes or custom homes. Do not skip this step! Look at the workmanship of the home.
10. Builder model registration. When you fill this out, make sure you include your real estate agent in the paperwork. Real estate agents always add value.
One other tip we have is to make sure your builder is good at communication. If you have any questions about new construction, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Scioto Hills Subdivision Homes For Sale Ann Arbor
You have found what you have been looking for! Scioto Hills Neighborhood homes for sale are conveniently located next to Maple Rd. and M14 interchange for quick and easy access to the highway. Scioto Hills Neighborhood is perfectly located in the city of Ann Arbor with quick access to all bus routes going all around Washtenaw County.
The Maple Village Shopping Center is located less than five minutes down the street and they have many plans for renovations to come in 2016! These homes are perfectly located so you can walk to Kerrytown for their Farmers Market and all the delights of Downtown Ann Arbor .
This location is not just perfect for adults but surrounded by nature, animals, and activities for all ages! Veterans Memorial Park is a public recreational site used all year round – from swimming, to sledding, to three different baseball games in one night! Ann Arbor just added an excellent addition to Vet’s park in 2014 – The Ann Arbor Skate Park is free and invites people of all ages to grab their skateboard and safety gear and join fellow skaters!
Do you have children eager to start school? Ann Arbor School District offers the best education for all ages. Skyline High School is the most recent addition to the Ann Arbor School’s and holds around 400 students per grade! There is also Pioneer High School located on W Stadium Blvd. as well as Huron High School located on Fuller Rd. and Community High School on N. Division Street. These are all of the High School’s located in Ann Arbor and are all highly recommended and maintained! Have you been to Ann Arbor on a football Saturday? Make a memory at the University of Michigan Football Stadium with your friends and see the new renovations they have been so eagerly working on!
Ann Arbor is one of the safest locations to live, are you Interested in viewing the crime statistics for Ann Arbor click here. Ann Arbor is the perfect place to spend your free time embracing the architecture and the history of this great city. The food in Ann Arbor is one of the most highly spoken of topics for locals – You must stop by one of my favorite local deli, Zingerman’s Deli, for the best sandwiches and salads in town! Have you heard of the Starbucks Effect? Research, conducted by Zillow, suggests that having a Starbucks near your home may increase its value. They found that homes within a quarter mile of a Starbucks increased in value by 97% from 1997-2014, compared to just 65% appreciation for those homes not located near a Starbucks. See more about the Starbucks Effect and how it is influencing you right here.
Looking for Ann Arbor area real estate experts? Look no further than the Toth Team, Worldwide Network at Keller Williams Realty: comprised of a team of local real estate professionals committed to selling some of the most desired homes in the Ann Arbor Area. Selling these “right addresses” is the mission of the Toth Team. Whether you’re selling or buying, we will provide you with the very best in real estate counsel and service!
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What’s the Secret to Getting Your Offer Accepted in Ann Arbor?
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The Ann Arbor market is hot right now, and many buyers are finding themselves in stressful multiple offer situations. Today, we explain how to beat out other interested buyers to get the home of your dreams! Here are a few strategies:
- Get a pre-approval or pay cash
- Write a personal letter
- Work with the escalation clause
- Put in minimal contingencies
- Have market knowledge
You need to be prepared to act quickly, make the strongest possible offer, and make a personal connection in order to make your offer stand out.
If you would like the assistance of an experienced real estate professional, or if you have any questions, give us a call! We would love to help you get the most out of this market!
Why Waiting Until Spring Could Cost You Tens of Thousands of Dollars Extra When Selling Your Home!
At the risk of sounding cliché, the old adage “The early bird catches the worm” definitely applies to selling your home. Those who get started early tend to sell for more money in a shorter time.
There are three basic reasons.
Reason #1 – Buyers doing research in the winter months are generally more serious about buying soon. As the weather gets nicer, it tends to pull a lot of daydreamers into the process. On sunny days people like to drive around and “window shop.” It’s a pleasant way to pass the time, but unfortunately a lot of these folks don’t have serious intensions or can’t afford to buy anytime soon.
Reason #2 – Sellers who get started early tend to generate a higher sale price because they have more time to get their home in tip top shape for showings.
As most good agents will point out in their listing presentations, the typical home has anywhere from 5-15 items, ranging from minor issues to major improvements that need to be addressed before putting a home on the market.
So get focused on knocking these things out, because the last thing you want is to be working on your home while the best buyers are buying and being taken out of the market.
We’ve all heard, “Timing is everything.” Well, in selling a home that’s often true. The best buyers, the ones who will offer you highest sale price, tend to be drawn out of the market early.
So prepping your home for sale sooner than later, is a good idea.
Reason #3 – Getting started early allows you to research, educate yourself on market conditions, and find out who’s doing a great job of listing and selling houses in your area.
You’ll gain understanding of the market and narrow your list of potential agents, enabling you to mentally and emotionally prepare. Selling your home can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions and choosing a quality agent, someone who will be your trusted advocate, goes a long way towards smoothing out all the potential bumps in the road.
So to recap, getting started early will help you in many ways. You have time to knock out all the prep work. You give yourself time to do your research. And most important, it positions you to have the best possible chance to sell your home quickly and for the most money.
As always, if there is anything at all I can do to help you, please feel free to call us at 734-426-6669. The conversation is always free and you’re under no obligation of any kind. My entire objective in our conversation is always to help you in any way that I can, so please contact us today.
When you’re on a property detail page, it’s really important to get all the information about a house as quickly as possible, and with our new KW Search app (available in 2019), you can do that with ease.
There are a couple things you can do differently with our consumer app that you can’t do in all the other apps:
1. Get the home DNA profile. The home DNA is based on your search criteria, and as you use the app, it finds out what you like and don’t like. It trains very similarly to Amazon or Netflix.
2. Customizable. On the Any Home app, you can easily favorite or hide a home from ever showing up again.
3. Agent-client connectivity. If you’re working with an agent, that agent has the ability to recommend homes and give you comments about why a particular home might be great for you and your family.
4. Photo organization. It breaks down all the photos by room allowing you to simply click on a category and see all the photos of that space, including the interior and exterior of the home. Further still, if you double tap a photo, it will show you all the tags that are found in that photo. These tags will point out various aspect of the room or area, and the consumer can point out what they like about these tags, which will train their home DNA. This allows for a very curated search.
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As you use the app, it finds out what you like and don’t like. It trains very similarly to Amazon or Netflix.
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5. Commute calculator. With the app, you can plug in the address of your work and calculate the commute time between a property and your work.
6. Collaboration. You can actually start private discussions on any home and also invite your agent, co-buyer, or family members to engage you in a discussion right on the app.
7. Property pages. Whenever you’re looking at a property, there will be a feature that allows you to see the neighborhood it’s in and key features about that neighborhood. Then you can go explore the area on the map, allowing you to find out what it’s like to live in any neighborhood for any home.
8. Request tour. At the bottom of the app, there are two buttons: One to contact the agent for the listing, and the other that allows you to schedule a time to visit the home.
This app could truly change the way that consumers search for homes and interact with sellers and their agents. To find out more or to address any questions you have, please reach out to Toth Team Worldwide. We’d be glad to help.