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Know Your Fellow Agent
100

The Brokerage that turned 40!

Who is REMAX of Midland?

100

This type of loan, often fixed at 30 years and backed by the government especially for first-time buyers, remains one of the most popular in U.S. mortgage lending.

What is an FHA loan?

100

This time of year and turned office sales tradition has become the light at the end of the winter tunnel for Jenn.

What is March Madness?

100

What document makes Bridget very happy when it is filled out completely?

What is the pending sheet?

100

This agent is the most excited about her new office.

Who is Christie?

200

The food truck that brought us Wednesday treats.

What is Lou's Donuts?

200

To use a VA loan, the property must meet this occupancy requirement—it can’t be a second home or investment property.

What is a primary residence?

200

June 25-26th.

When is the office garage sale?

200

This document is required by title when the property is in a trust.

What is a current Certificate of Trust?

200

Even if the door is shut and lights are off, this agent is still most likely to be in their office.

Who is Carrie?

300

The highest priced home listed and sold in Midland County in 2025 sold for what?

What is $3,675,000?

300

This homebuying step is just an estimate based on information a buyer provides, while its stronger counterpart requires verified documents and a lender’s credit check.

What are a pre-qualification and a pre-approval?

300

The dollar amount $7,758,800.

What is the volume of real estate already sold in 2026?

300

This document will be required by title when the property is owned by an LLC.

What is an Operating Agreement?

300

This agent went back to the elementary school she went to for our first balloon program at Floyd.

Who is Vicki Strouse?

400

This agent earning her Hall of Fame Award in record time.

Who is Tracy Sampson?

400

This number, not the pre-approval amount, determines how much a buyer can actually afford once taxes, insurance, and debts are calculated.

What is the debt-to-income ratio?

400

The dollar amount $221,274.

What is the amount of commissions already paid out?

400

If a property is owned by a trust, what name does the bank account need to be in?

What is the name of the Trust Account?

400

Phillies Karen

Who is Gordon?

500

Our new friend from the garage sale.

Who is the drunk man driving the white truck who supposedly works at McDonalds?

500

This type of home loan professional works with multiple lenders to find the best program for a buyer, unlike a direct lender that only offers its own bank’s loans.

What is a mortgage broker?

500

The number 59

What is the number of pendings the office has right now?

500

What year did the State of Michigan standardize POA's under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?

What is 2024?

500

This agent is set to run their first half marathon this year.

Who is Lacey Mapes?

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