REMAX Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group
About
Michael was born in Louisville, raised in Oldham County, and is a near life-time resident of Louisville. Having lived in Atlanta, GA for several years where he worked in commercial real estate working in hotel development, he ultimately returned “home” to Louisville.
He has always had family including his parents, Ron and Sandy, as well as two sisters and other family members living in Louisville and the surrounding areas. He counts many of his friends in our community, being people that he has known since the early days of his childhood.
As a real estate professional with Re/Max Real Estate Center, and Realtor with both the Greater Louisville (GLAR) and National Associations of Realtors (NAR), Michael loves what he does for a living. Helping “friends” find the homes of their dreams and moving into their next “chapters”! His motto, “Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor”!
Working as a full service Realtor specializing in the marketing and selling of existing and new construction properties, residential single-family homes and condos/lofts. If you wanted to sum up Michael’s real estate marketing “mindset”, it would be one word, passionate!
Very experienced working with both first-time and repeat home buyers, making sure that his clients find a home that suits their needs, their wants, and also their budgets.
Michael is also is well-versed in representing clients buying or selling light-commercial and investment properties/facilities. Having vast resources from which to pull from to meet his clients needs when seeking and securing those types of properties.
Making sure the details of buying a property from offers, to acceptance, to inspection, and then the various banking/legal requirements are dealt with efficiently, and within the allowed time frames. Taking the hassle out of buying real estate.
Experienced with relocations both into and out of the Louisville area, both regional and international. Michael is well connected thru the Re/Max network of global real estate professionals, and Michael has also personal connections with various Realtors the world over.
In his free time, Michael enjoys enjoying everything our great city has to offer. A big “Mac” head, he loves working with Apple products and technology in general. Michael also enjoys neighborhood events in and around Louisville, dinners at all the great independent restaurants we have here, loves automobiles, and just enjoys “hanging out” with friends and family.
For more about Michael and to read his Blog, please visit his website at www.MichaelThackerRealtor.com. You can also text or call him at 502-619-4185.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Really get to know them, their needs, their timeline, and their budget. "Listen" to them more than I talk.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been in different parts of the real estate industry for a number of years, and I feel that I have a perspective that others may lack.
For some a home is just that, but for investors and solo-entrepreneurs it is something all together different.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I am a full-service agent and Realtor, and my service level always meets and exceeds that.
How did you get started in this business?
Just felt right.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with first-time buyers, seasoned home buyers, and down-sizing buyers. I work with a lot of investors who buy properties for rehab, and since I am very strong in "marketing", I do tend to see a lot of my business be the listing of homes.
I don't just list a home and walk away, I make sure I do everything that I can get to get "sold"!
Describe a recent project you are fond of.
I have so many, love working in real estate, or I wouldn't do it.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
My one piece of advice, or maybe two. First off, do yourself a favor and hire a pro. Make sure she or he are full-time, not part-time doing another job. You wouldn't hire a part-time doctor, why would you hire a part-time real estate expert.
Homes and land are large investments, make sure you intrust the process you are undertaking by working with a professional.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Be "honest" with yourself on what you need, can afford, and want. Then secondly, make sure you tell your real estate professional.
If you are not truthful on either score, you only stand to waste a lot of your time, not get the home you want, and maybe even spend money you wouldn't have to otherwise.