Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 6, 2026

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Welcome to the website of Hope Herron, Broker/Owner at Determined Realty (“Determined Realty,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, interactive calculators, parcel estimation tools, or real estate services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this site.

1. Scope of Services & Site Purpose

This website provides real estate information, market data, property listings, and interactive planning tools—including the Buildability Checklist, Land IQ Tool, and Land Affordability Calculator—for properties across Washtenaw, Livingston, Jackson, Monroe, Lenawee, and Wayne counties in Michigan.

2. Interactive Tools & Parcel Estimates Disclaimer

Our interactive calculators and estimation tools provide general, directional planning estimates only:

  • Not an Appraisal or Guarantee: Output generated by the Land IQ tool, Buildability Checklist, or financing calculators does not constitute a formal appraisal, professional engineering survey, soil perc evaluation, title commitment, or binding development quote.

  • Independent Verification Required: Actual costs, buildability, zoning regulations, setback lines, utility connections, and soil conditions vary significantly by township, county health department guidelines, and physical site inspections. You must independently confirm all zoning, access, and site requirements with relevant municipal authorities and licensed contractors before purchasing real estate or waiving contingencies.

  • No Agency Created by Tool Usage: Inputting data into or receiving results from our interactive tools does not automatically establish a licensed agency, brokerage, or fiduciary relationship between you and Hope Herron or Determined Realty.

3. Real Estate Agency & Representation

Information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes.

  • Listing Information: Builder on-site representatives and listing agents work for the seller/builder, not the buyer.

  • Client Representation: Hope Herron represents buyers and sellers only through a formal, signed written agency agreement (e.g., Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement or Exclusive Listing Agreement) compliant with Michigan real estate licensing laws.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—including text, website code, tool logic, graphics, logos, button icons, images, layout designs, and branding—is the property of Hope Herron / Determined Realty or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the site for personal, non-commercial real estate evaluation purposes. You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, scrape, or exploit any portion of the site or tools without explicit written permission.

5. User Responsibilities & Acceptable Use

By using this site, you agree that you will not:

  • Use the site or tools for any unlawful purpose or in violation of local, state, or federal laws.

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through lead capture forms or estimators.

  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from interactive widgets or calculators.

  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other harmful materials to the site’s servers or infrastructure.

6. Equal Housing Opportunity

Determined Realty fully supports and complies with the Fair Housing Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and state and local fair housing laws. All property offers, searches, and services are provided without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

7. Third-Party Links & Resources

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, township zoning maps, county health department guidelines, or external financing calculators. These links are provided solely as a convenience. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INTERACTIVE TOOLS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, DETERMINED REALTY AND HOPE HERRON DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL DETERMINED REALTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE OR ITS TOOLS.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of this website shall be instituted in a state or federal court located in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

Hope Herron, Broker/Owner

Determined Realty

455 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Phone: (734) 417-7710

Website: determinedrealty.com

Service Framework

The Determined Approach

A structured, client-first process designed to simplify your real estate journey across Southeast Michigan.

Guided First-Time
Home Buying

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.

Land IQ & Site
Evaluation

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.

New Construction
Advocacy

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.

Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?

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.

Get in Touch

Hope Herron · Determined Realty

Land IQ

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.

Parcel details
Access & utilities
Water & sewer
Road frontage
Buildability score
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Estimated total investment
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Estimated additional costs

ItemEstimated range

County notes

Your next steps

    Walk the parcel with Hope before you buy.

    Land tours instead of open houses: zoning, access and use potential, on site.

    Call Hope

    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.

    Buildability Checklist

    Answer three quick questions and get a personalized next-steps checklist for your parcel.

    What do you want to do with the land?

    Are utilities already on the parcel?

    Do you know the parcel's zoning?

    Your Buildability Checklist

    Based on your answers — not a substitute for a survey, perc test, or county confirmation, but a solid starting point.
    Get the Land IQ Estimate for This Parcel →