About Michael Badeaux

Bringing high level attention to detail and professionalism to the realm of real estate. Do not settle for the norm, think and LIVE outside the box.

I joined the Wilkinson & Associates/ERA team in 2014 mainly due to the Quality team members, Agency's forward plan, and impressed by the technological advantages over the competition when it comes to the available Real Estate Tools to help their clients.

My niche in the Real Estate market comes from my background as an Engineer. Some of my strengths are my attention to detail, my out of the box vision for spaces for staging and remodeling, and perhaps most importantly my focus on communication.

I understand both sides of buying and selling real estate. Being an engineer, I am also accustomed to meeting lots of demands helping the picky buyer and/or seller navigate the market. I enjoy the challenges of understanding a buyer's needs and wants to find their next home and enjoy studying the market to get the best market price for a reasonable seller.

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Real Estate Glossary Terms

Median

The midpoint in a range of numbers. For example, the median (middle value) of a house in Nassau County on Long island in New York is $150,000. By using median values, a prospective buyer or seller of a home may have a better idea as to whether the price being asked in the neighborhood is reasonable. ...
Aggregate Level Cost Method

Actuarial method of calculating benefits and their costs for all the employees as a group rather than for each individual employee. The costs of the benefits are measured in the form of a percentage of the total payroll for the employee group. ...
Block Limits

Total amount of insurance that an insurer will write on any specific city block. Such a limit will reduce the insurer's exposure to a potential catastrophic occurrence, such as a hurricane, tornado, or fire, which could destroy the entire block. ...
Pure Premium Rating Method

Approach that reflects losses expected. It is a calculation of the pure cost of property or liability insurance protection without loadings for the insurance company's expenses, premium taxes, contingencies, and profit margins. ...
Underwriting Factors: Health Insurance

Factors on the application that must be evaluated in order to complete the underwriting process: age; sex; physical condition; personal health history; family health history; financial condition; use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco; occupation; avocation; and if in the military. ...

Real Estate Advice

Agent Advice

Is Online Advertising Worth It For Realtors?

For real estate agents working in the sphere today, there’s no denying that marketing is a key part of becoming successful. In order to sell real estate, you’re going to need to get your name out in the sphere. It doesn’t matter how highly developed your other skills are, without a solid marketing strategy you won’t go far. With the arrival of ...

Agent Advice

How To Advertise Online As A Real Estate Agent

The online environment is growing, and with so many people surfing the internet, many businesses seize the opportunity to market themselves on the internet. It’s not just big companies that leverage the benefits of digital marketing but also independent agents such as realtors. In a post-pandemic era, the real estate market of 2021 looks more promising than ever ...

Homebuyer Tips

Dollars And Sense: Invest In Your 401k Or Pay Off Your Home

Job security for many people is an important aspect, but it might be overlooked if you don’t consider the unexpected, which often leads to unemployment. Take, for example, the pandemic that hit us in 2020, that left many people without jobs, especially in the leisure and hospitality industries. Not only that but as many were concerned about keeping Covid-19 out ...

Agent Advice

Between Family And Real Estate: Finding Balance As An Agent

It’s hard to understand the struggles and the demands of the real estate industry when you are outside of it. When was the last time you’ve been told that you are so lucky to have such a flexible schedule as a real estate agent? We both know that is an understatement because, in reality, finding balance in life while working as a real estate agent is more ...

Homebuyer Tips

Best Small Towns To Live In, North Carolina Edition

There’s a lot to be said for living in a small town. While they may not have the glitz and glamour of metropolitan megacities, small towns have a lot of perks that may not be immediately apparent but are very attractive none theless. While there’s plenty to be said for living in a big city, (some prefer it) it isn’t for everyone. If you’re ...