Up to $2,000 toward closing costs
J.R. reimburses up to $2,000 of your actual closing costs, paid within 72 hours after closing.
Home / Buyer Benefits
The J.R. Buyer Advantage
Buy your home with J.R. Get up to $2,000 back.
Up to $2,000 toward your closing costs, paid within 72 hours after closing. Plus a free one-year home warranty, a professional deep clean, and help with every detail of settling in.
Everything included
More than an agent. A move-in team.
All of this comes with buying through J.R., at no cost to you.
Free 1-year home warranty
A year of coverage from America's Preferred Home Warranty on the home you buy, at no cost to you.
Professional deep clean
Your new home is professionally deep cleaned, so you move into a fresh, spotless house.
Utility & service concierge binder
Every utility, trash and internet provider for your address, plus trusted local tradespeople, all in one binder.
Property tax & homestead help
J.R. helps you file Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption, often called the homestead exemption, so you pay the lower homeowner tax rate.
Know your real taxes before you offer
In Michigan, a home's taxes reset after it sells. J.R. estimates your new tax bill up front, so there are no surprises.
Local vendor list
Movers, locksmiths, painters, plumbers and electricians J.R. trusts, ready when you need them.
One-year home anniversary check-in
A visit on your first anniversary, with an updated home value and help with anything that's come up.
The concierge binder
Everything you need, in one place.
Moving is chaos. Your binder takes the guesswork out of your first weeks in the new home.
- Utilities for your address: electric, gas, water, sewer and trash, with phone numbers and how to start service.
- Internet and TV providers that actually serve your street.
- Change-of-address checklist: post office, Secretary of State, banks and more.
- Property tax and homestead forms, with the deadlines that matter.
- Trusted local tradespeople for repairs, painting, locks and moving.
- Your home warranty details and how to file a claim.
How buying with J.R. works
From first call to keys in hand.
Meet & plan
A no-pressure conversation about what you want, where, and your budget.
Get pre-approved
No lender yet? J.R. connects you with a trusted mortgage broker.
Find the right home
Tours anywhere in Washtenaw County, with your real tax bill estimated before you offer.
Negotiate & inspect
J.R. writes the offer, handles the back-and-forth and manages inspection and title.
Close & move in
Deep-cleaned home, concierge binder in hand, warranty active, and $2,000 back within 72 hours.
Questions
Buying with J.R., answered.
When do I get the $2,000?
Within 72 hours after your closing. J.R. reimburses up to $2,000 of the closing costs you actually paid.
Does my lender need to know?
Yes. The reimbursement is disclosed to your lender and shown on your closing statement, the way it should be. J.R. coordinates this with your lender ahead of time, and the amount must be allowed by your loan program.
Who pays for the home warranty and deep clean?
J.R. does. They cost you nothing when you buy a home with J.R. as your buyer's agent.
What is the homestead exemption?
Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption, often called the homestead exemption, lowers the property taxes on the home you live in. You have to file a form with your city or township to get it, and J.R. helps you do that.
Why would my property taxes change after I buy?
In Michigan, a home's taxable value resets the year after it sells, so the seller's tax bill is usually lower than yours will be. J.R. estimates your real tax bill before you make an offer.
Do I need to sign anything to work with J.R.?
Yes. Since 2024, buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes. J.R.'s is simple, and he'll walk you through it in plain language.
Start your search
Let's find your home.
Tell J.R. what you're looking for. He'll reply personally, usually the same day.