Serving Those Who Served: Crushing Myths About the VA Loan May Lunch & Learn
STOP FEARING THE VA LOAN. START WINNING MORE DEALS.
Are you still telling your sellers to “be careful” with VA offers?
If you are, you’re likely operating on OUTDATED INFO from 20 years ago. Today, that advice isn’t just wrong—it’s costing your sellers great offers and costing you commissions.
It’s time to stop the “VA Appraisal” ghost stories. Let’s look at the real numbers for 2026:
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SPEED: VA appraisals in Michigan are averaging 8 business days. That is neck-and-neck with conventional.
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SAFETY: The “Tidewater Initiative” gives us a 48-hour window to fix a low value before it becomes official. Conventional doesn’t give you that safety net.
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FEES: Sellers are NOT required to pay all the buyer’s closing costs. Everything is negotiable.
THE LUNCH & LEARN YOU CAN’T MISS
TITLE: Serving Those Who Served: Crushing Myths About the VA Loan WHEN: May 19th @ Noon WHERE: [Insert Location/Link]
What we are covering:
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The 4% Rule: Why most agents get the math wrong on seller concessions.
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MPR vs. Reality: What appraisers actually care about (it’s not peeling paint on a doghouse).
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The “Tidewater” Advantage: How to use this secret weapon to save your deal when the value comes in low.
WHY ATTEND?
Inventory is tight. Veterans are some of the most stable, motivated buyers in the market. If you can’t confidently explain a VA offer to your seller, you are leaving money on the table.
Come learn from the best: This session will be led by top loan officer and Marine, Jeremy Drobeck. Jeremy combines elite industry expertise with firsthand experience of the veteran perspective. Learn directly from someone who knows the system inside and out.
READY TO BE THE EXPERT IN THE ROOM?
SIGN UP TODAY!
LIVE EVENT – NOTE the change in venue this year
Date: Tuesday May 19th
Time: 12:00 – 1:30
Location: Treadstone Mortgage Office – 616 W. Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024 <——–
Limited Seating. RSVP required. Lunch will be provided.
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