NEST Real Estate Group

For Buyers · NEST Real Estate Group

Buy with confidence in Ann Arbor

Move-up buyers, first-time buyers, and relocating buyers get a realtor who answers her own phone and a clear path from pre-approval to keys in hand.

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No. 01 · Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger, your buyer's agent

A note from Nicole

Let's find the home you'll actually love

This page is for anyone buying a home in Ann Arbor. I'm Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger of NEST Real Estate Group, and I help move-up buyers and first-time buyers get from first search to closing with clarity, honesty, and someone who answers the phone.

I bought my first home at 24, scared and with no guidance. I started this business so my clients never feel that way. Expect straight answers, same-day replies, and an agent who treats your timeline like her own.

With 280+ homes sold and deep Washtenaw County know-how, I bring local data, honest feedback, and sharp negotiation to every search, so you walk into your next home with confidence, not guesswork.

280+

Homes sold

2018

In real estate since

Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger

Realtor

EXP Realty

Broker

What you get working with me

Why buyers choose Nicole

The reviews say it consistently: fast communication, real urgency, sharp negotiation, and follow-through long after close. Here is what that looks like on your side of the table.

Same-day responses

Calls and texts returned the same day, every time. No call centers, no scripts, no waiting three days for an answer from a stranger.

An honest read on every house

I point out what matters and what is cosmetic, so you compare houses, not marketing. You will know exactly what you are getting into.

Real negotiation

In Ann Arbor's multiple-offer market, I help you bid with confidence, not emotion, and protect your terms through inspection and appraisal.

A trusted local network

Local lenders, inspectors, and title pros I know and trust keep your financing and closing on schedule, with no dropped balls.

Neighborhood know-how

Schools, commutes, and the feel of each part of town. We match the neighborhood to your life, not just the house to your budget.

Move-up coordination

Selling one home and buying the next at the same time? I sequence the whole move so one closes and your next chapter begins.

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No. 02 · Keys in hand

Market check

Move up without the guesswork

Buying your next home while selling your current one is a coordination problem, not a gamble. The move-up playbook covers timing, financing, and sequencing.

Read the move-up playbook

The buying process

How we get you to keys in hand

  1. 01

    Get pre-approved first

    Before you look at a single home, a local lender tells you exactly what you can afford and makes your offer competitive in Ann Arbor. I can connect you with trusted local lenders.

  2. 02

    Define your must-haves and your neighborhoods

    We narrow your wishlist: size, schools, commute, and which part of Ann Arbor fits your life. This is where the neighborhood guides do the heavy lifting.

  3. 03

    Tour and narrow with an honest eye

    We see homes with your list in hand. I point out what matters and what is cosmetic, so you compare houses, not marketing.

  4. 04

    Write a strong offer

    Ann Arbor homes in the family neighborhoods attract multiple offers. I help you bid with confidence, not emotion, and negotiate the terms that matter most.

  5. 05

    Inspections, appraisal, and financing

    We move through inspections, negotiate any repairs, and keep financing on schedule. No dropped balls, no surprises you did not see coming.

  6. 06

    Close and get the keys

    A calm, coordinated closing, and then the part I love most: watching you settle in and make it yours.

Financing

Need a lender recommendation?

I have you covered. Everyone has a unique situation and I have several close lender relationships to help you find the best interest rate and have the best client experience!

GET LENDER INFO

Go deeper

Skip ahead to the full Buying Guide

The steps above are the short version. The full guide adds the questions to ask, the strategy behind a strong offer, and the checklist that keeps inspections and closing on schedule. First-time buyer? The hub is built around the guidance Nicole wishes she was given at 24.

Read the Buying Guide First-time buyer hub

"I answer my phone, I do what I say, and I get it done. That's the whole promise."

Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger

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Wondering what homes are for sale?

Search current Ann Arbor area listings any time, from anywhere. See what is on the market now, then let us talk about how it fits your search.

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Start your search

Tell me what you are looking for

Send a message and I will call you back, usually the same day. We will talk budget, timeline, and neighborhoods, and you will leave with a clear first step. No pressure, no scripts, no obligation.

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Start my home search

Questions answered the same day, every time. No call centers, no pressure.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (734) 368-0832. Questions answered the same day, every time.

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