Local expertise for homebuyers, vacant land parcels, and new construction across Washtenaw, Livingston, Jackson, Monroe, Lenawee, and Wayne counties.
Hope Herron helps first-time buyers, landowners, and families make sense of important real estate moves across Southeast Michigan. To achieve this, her service-first approach focuses on simplifying complex steps, protecting your investment, and delivering complete clarity throughout the process.
Whether you are searching for your ideal home, evaluating raw acreage for build potential, or navigating custom new construction, Hope provides the local insight, ASL fluency, and dedicated representation needed at every stage.
A structured, client-first process designed to simplify your real estate journey across Southeast Michigan.
We guide you through every step of purchasing your starter home, from mortgage pre-approvals to targeted neighborhood searches.
This includes analyzing local MLS inventory, structuring competitive offers, and navigating inspections so you buy with total peace of mind.
We evaluate raw acreage and vacant parcels using real-time MLS data to uncover hidden site-prep costs before you commit.
Our focus is reviewing zoning rules, utility access, and road frontage across our 6 service counties to ensure your land plan is fully viable.
We provide independent representation when working with regional builders to protect your financial interests throughout the build process.
This includes negotiating upgrade options, monitoring build timelines, and ensuring your final walkthrough meets all quality standards.
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Brandon BiggsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Not only was Hope incredible in helping my family find our first home, but she has a super human ability to make you feel valued and connected even years later. She is the only realtor I would consider if I were to be looking for another home in the area. Couldn't recommend enough.![]()
Jayson OuilletteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hope is the absolute best! She is patient, knowledgeable, non-pushy, offers great advice, and best of all, she is really good at her job! Hope was able to get us closed within 1 month from start to finish. Hope and her team of resources/recommendations are the gold standard within their market. You will be grateful when you choose Hope.![]()
Mae BonemTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hope was a joy to work with and an indispensable resource for us as first time home buyers. We fully intend to work with her again when we need a realtor again in the future.![]()
Mark BarabeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hope is so on top of everything! Extremely knowledgeable in her industry. Worked nights and weekends answering any and all questions we had in very quick fashion. Was there from day one until after we got the keys. Can not say enough about Hope. I would give her 10 stars but we are only allowed 5. 😀![]()
Eric ChenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We are first time home buyers working with Hope. She is incredibly patient and helpful in answering our questions. She is also thorough during walk throughs, and reliable in responding when under time pressure. Thanks Hope !![]()
Tom ShawTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Hope Herron is so thorough, available, knowledgeable! She is a true professional and Always available when needed. Best real estate experience I have ever had![]()
Sarah LillroseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a phenomenal experience with Hope! As first time home buyers, we were fairly unfamiliar with the process. Hope walked us through every step, demonstrating excellent communication, kindness, and flexibility. She was extremely personable and supportive. She went out of her way to make this experience easy for us! Her extended availability and work behind the scenes made the home buying process that much easier. Although we have never used another realtor, I doubt that anyone can do it better than Hope!![]()
Lorie YuskoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We’ve truly had a wonderful experience in purchasing land with Hope’s partnership. That is the word I’d definitely use…. Partnership. She’s kind, thoughtful, responsive, knowledgeable, and YOUR advocate. She’s not someone I’d just recommend, she’s someone we’ll maintain a relationship/friendship with and work with again! Updated- We’ve now completed building on the land and worked with Hope to sell our current home. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, so responsive, and just a truly kind and genuine person. She thinks of things you don’t. She crosses every t and dots every i. In addition we’ve had quite a number of issues with our new build and she’s been just an amazing sounding board and resource provider. I just can’t say enough positive about Hope.![]()
Donette BrooksTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We first met Hope when my son was shopping for his first home. A mutual friend recommended her and we couldn’t be happier!! She is dedicated, hard working, available when you need her and responsive to questions and inquiries. We were so pleased, we decided to use her services again when it was time to sell my mom’s home. Hope has creative solutions. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. It’s obvious she loves what she does. I highly recommend Hope and Determined Realty.
Skip automated online estimates. We provide data-backed valuations rooted in real-time MLS records and local market trends—giving you a clear breakdown of your equity whether you plan to list, build, or hold.
Whether you are buying your first home, analyzing raw land, or building new construction, we provide hands-on local guidance tailored to your specific goals. Every transaction is backed by clear data and honest advice across Southeast Michigan.
Determined Realty serves buyers, sellers, and land clients across Washtenaw, Livingston, Jackson, Monroe, Lenawee, and Wayne counties. Whether you are navigating residential real estate, custom builds, or parcel evaluations, Hope Herron provides local market expertise across these six regional hubs.
Land transactions require specialized due diligence. We conduct comprehensive parcel evaluations covering zoning regulations, setback requirements, soil testing considerations, utility access, and buildability factors to ensure your intended use aligns with local municipal guidelines before you make an offer.
Yes! Hope Herron is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and dedicated to offering direct, accessible representation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients throughout Southeast Michigan. Every step of the transaction—from property walkthroughs to contract negotiations and closing—is communicated directly without barriers.
We deliver client-first, data-backed representation across all residential real estate needs. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, selling a home, or negotiating directly with a builder on new construction, Determined Realty protects your interests, contract terms, and equity through every phase of the deal.
Discover local market insights, hidden neighborhood gems, and available properties across our primary service areas.
Whether you are buying your first home, evaluating raw acreage, or planning a sale across Southeast Michigan, Hope Herron is here to provide dedicated, service-first guidance every step of the way.
Hope Herron · Determined Realty
A quick-look buildability and investment estimator for vacant land in Washtenaw, Livingston, Jackson, Monroe, Lenawee and Wayne counties, Michigan. Enter what you know about a parcel and see what it may take to make it build-ready.
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Walk the parcel with Hope before you buy.
Land tours instead of open houses: zoning, access and use potential, on site.
Estimates are directional planning ranges based on typical Southeast Michigan land-development costs. They are not a quote, appraisal, or guarantee. Actual costs vary by soil type, perc test results, township requirements, and utility distance. Always confirm zoning, access, and utility feasibility with the relevant township, county health department, and a licensed contractor before purchase.
Answer three quick questions and get a personalized next-steps checklist for your parcel.