Transitional Living Specialist
Retiring... Downsizing... Relocating...
As an entrepreneur, I specialize in assisting people in their lifestyle transition. I am a full-time REALTOR with over 20 years of business experience. I understand the market and have a proven track record of selling 99% of the homes I list. I am supported by a professional team of experts including home stagers, photographers, marketing and graphic designers, digital advertising platforms and market ready consultants.
I find sellers and their families appreciate the systems I have in place to facilitate organization and good communication. The vision I bring to each opportunity creates trust and confidence in managing the details of a move. Often my clients have been in their homes for many years. I bring experience and a calm demeanor to any enterprise.
I am a long time resident of Southwest Michigan. I look forward to continuing to provide stellar service to my ever-growing community of buyers and sellers. My commitment to excellence and passion for exceeding my clients expectations creates a unique experience with a successful outcome.
The Heart and Art of my Work
Real estate is about people and relationships and your home, often a valuable asset. It can also represent your journey, your family, memories, and the life you have created. A transition should be treated with the respect and the excitement the next phase of life entails .
When you have decided to move to a new home it will be my focus to help you navigate the moving parts associated with your decision. We will discuss the possibilities for bringing the most value to our home with the least investment and disruption. I will work thoughtfully and present options with a full understanding of your approach to this exciting transition.
My goal is to help you move forward in an organized and thoughtful way, always your advocate . I will be efficient and ever mindful of your preferences, circumstances and outlook.
In short, I care, and will help see you through this exciting time of life!
- Kathy
The Difference
I provide ”value added” services for maximum profit to my clients. I establish timelines and institute step by step planning. Together we will discuss options to create the most value in your home with the least amount of disruption.
Clients may need help with: I can enlist Professional Service Providers: Movers: 3 quotes from vetted professionals
• De-cluttering
• Deep Cleaning
• Furniture Rearrangement
• Repairs
• Lawn Care
• Estate Sale
• Donation Sites
• Rental Services Licensed:
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Handyman
• Lawn Care
• Painters
• Carpet Installation
Real Estate Expertise Community Involvement Professional Expertise
REALTOR®
SRES ® Transitional Real Estate Specialist
ABR ® Accredited Buyer’s Representative
National Association of REALTORS®
Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS®
PSA Pricing Strategy Advisor
e- Pro® Electronic Technology
Certification
GKAR Grievance Committee
Relocation Specialist
Full Time REALTOR®
20 years of business experience
Massage Therapist
West Michigan Cancer Center
Librarian
Mattawan Elementary School
Electronic Technician Mine Safety Appliances
• monitored & serviced air monitoring equipment
• Microsource Inc. Santa Rosa, CAContributed to a state of the art communication system used by the air force
Board of Directors
Portage Senior Center
Antwerp Township Tax Tribunal
Professionals Focused on Aging
Ministry with Community
United Way Contributor
Science Club
PEAK Professional Entrepaneurs
Advancing Kalamazoo
Success Stories
“When my mother decided to move from our family home in Kalamazoo to be closer to me in Plano, TX and was referred by the Portage Senior Center to Kathy Barnitz to sell her home. While I was making arrangements for an apartment in assisted living for my mother and planning the logistics of the move, Kathy took care of every detail in preparing the house for sale and getting it sold. I am so fortunate to have met and worked with Kathy. We couldn’t have done it without her.”
“I would highly recommend Kathy. She is very personable, always willing to answer questions and find information even if it takes her out of the way and provided lots of local resources. She was very helpful on negotiating a fair price and landed me the place I wanted.”
“Kathy sold the family home for us. There were some difficult obstacles to work with and I was in another state. Kathy remained steadfast in the process and kept me informed. If I had a question, she would respond immediately. I would highly recommend Kathy. She maintained a pleasant attitude throughout the process and still had a smile on her face when we closed.”
“Kathy was essential to our finding the right home in Michigan. She used her ample network of resources and a great team of people to help us find out important information, answer questions, and address issues; in short, she supported us at every turn. Kathy reassured us that we would find the perfect home...and she was right! She has awesome real estate mojo and remarkable patience and determination that she put to work to find that just-right house for us. We were very lucky to have found Kathy and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a devoted and skilled agent.”
“It was an absolute pleasure working with Kathy to sell our home. She is patient - it took us several months to find out new home in another state. She is kind - always willing to give advice. She is helpful - aided us in both selling our home in Portage and getting through some tough times in purchasing our new one. We were so fortunate to have Kathy Barnitz sell our home!“
“Kathy has all the attributes I was looking for in a REALTOR...Professional, Personable, Immediate responsiveness to questions and concerns, Ease in communications, and Trustworthy. I would not hesitate to recommend Kathy to friends and family. I hope to be able to use her services in the future.”
More Success Stories
“We were planning on selling our home ourselves, how hard can it be? But then Kathy called me. She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She never pressured us to list with her and patiently answered my questions. After many phone calls/texts with Kathy, we decided to make her our REALTOR. She listed our house on Wednesday and we accepted an offer on Saturday. I thought I could save money by selling FSBO - but Kathy was worth every penny with the peace of mind of selling our house with a knowledgeable REALTOR. I consider Kathy a good friend now!
“Kathy was friendly, professional, and gave me excellent advise about staging the house. She worked with me regarding timing photos, estate sale, listing date and open house. Results were excellent as home sold within 48 hours of listing for asking price.”
“What a pleasure working with Kathy. Her professionalism combined with attention to all our needs and quick responses to all our hundreds of questions made selling our home a good experience.”
Jaqua’s Mission Statement
Give good people the opportunity to improve their station in life.
Hold to high standards and quality of work.
Never rest on the status quo.
Develop leaders and mentors.
Create a strong team concept. Treat everyone with dignity.
Corporate Culture
Jaqua has developed a professional and innovative company culture. Jaqua’s team of outstanding agents and staff are dedicated to surpassing the expectations of our clients. Our mission places an emphasis on fostering growth and developing individuals to become industry leaders. Our commitment to education and excellence is one of the cornerstones to our success.
I personally invest in...
Kathy Barnitz
Professionally showcase the amenities of your home creating a positive first impression and attracting potential buyers
Professional Photography
Home Staging
I will provide home staging and a marketing consultation to prepare your home for the real estate market.
Kathy Barnitz Jaqua REALTORS (269) 303-0325
Stress Free Moving
Moving Services
I am excited to offer you a plethora of services to aid your home buying process! Our Moving Coordinator acts as your main point of contact to help take the hassle out of finding the best moving company and other services related to your move.
As a complimentary service, our Moving Coordinator is able to leverage all of Jaqua Realtors corporate relationships to provide moving solutions to ensure competitive pricing and excellent customer service.
Organizational Services
Professional home organizing can help to ensure that you settle into your new home on a high note! Inspired Organizing will evaluate the problem areas of your home, discuss your habits and lifestyle to come up with solutions to help you stay organized. These solutions may include space planning, organizing tools, paper management and other organizing systems.
Tips to Sell Fast
1. Make buyers feel at home
2. Keep it organized
3. Price it right
4. Give sellers full access
Bottom Line
If you want to sell your home in the least amount of time, at the best price and a smooth transaction, let’s make sure it checks all the boxes in each of these key elements!
