Louise A Sprague, Sales Associate RealtorŪ, GRI   Office Properties  Mortgage Calculator  Pre-Qualification Calculator  Request a CMA  Home Alert Office Phone:    (231) 938-1200 Cell Phone:    (231) 883-6578 Fax:    (231) 922-7002 Acme Office 6001 US 31 North, P.O. Box 235 Acme, MI 49610 My Profile My Properties Contact Me You Only Live Once - But If You Work It Right, Once Is Enough! Specializing in Waterfront Properties and Resort Condos... Let me be your guide to a lifestyle change!   PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: R.A.M designation, University of Michigan Seminars-continuing education in financing, tax updates, etc.   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Associate Broker, Grand Traverse Resort, 1995 to present Owner/Broker, Better Homes & Gardens-Acme/Partnership, 1990 to 1995 Fee Appraiser for Northwestern Savings Bank & Trust, 1982 to 1992 Independent Appraiser 1982 to 2005 Over 30 years in the real estate business in Northern Michigan Co-Author of "Selling Your Property", 1991 Research and analyze market opportunities & trends Specializing in resort properties since 1995    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: MAREA Michigan Association of Real Estate Appraisers Traverse City Multiple Listing Service Traverse City Board of Realtors-Director 1980 Michigan Association of Realtors    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Botanical Garden Society of Northwest Michigan Grand Traverse Area Literacy Council Samels Family Heritage Society Save Our Shores For personal real estate service you will find me to be a careful listener, a sage adviser, an ethical negotiator and very familiar with the Grand Traverse real estate market. I approach each transaction with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor to ensure success for the client.    YOUR GUIDE TO A LIFESTYLE CHANGE Louise was raised in the Detroit and Dearborn area of southern Michigan and decided to move north from the "city to live on the water and be in the "snow belt!"  She has not been disappointed.  She believes that living "up north", even part-time, gives you a sense of self and allows you to explore the beauty of nature through the four seasons.  You will know you have made a good decision. She began her real estate career more that 30 years ago in Gaylord, Michigan after falling in love with the area.  Her family became avid skiers.  She enjoys her background in real estate and makes it her personal "challenge". Ask yourself: Is it time to simplify my lifestyle? Do I really want to play more - work less? Do I want to live in a beautiful diverse area? Now may be the right time for you? Her main objective is to provide the information you need to make the best decision in making your real estate choice.  With years of experience and dedication, Louise concentrates on YOUR particular real estate needs.  Call Louise and take the first step to a better personal and interesting life.  She will guide you through the process of buying that special property. For personal real estate service you will find her to be a careful listener, a sage adviser, an ethical negotiator and very familiar with Grand Traverse real estate market.  She will approach each transaction with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor to ensure success for the client.  Call her with any questions you may have.  Louise will guide you through those major decisions and find your lifestyle.  She is looking forward to hearing from you.