ReMax Action North Realty is the sales leader in our area! We list and sell homes for first time buyers, move up buyers, downsizers, plus recreational properties, whether ski chalets, vacation homes, lake cottages, snowmobile and ATV week-end escape places or premier 2nd homes in the northwoods. Looking for hunting land or vacant land to build your retirement home or weekend camp? We offer that type of property too.

Rita Franzoi and Colleen Sachs work together as "team action north" - you have 2 experienced agents helping you make decisions regarding the sale of your home, or searching out the best new home to meet your needs.

Both of us are licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin. The following list of towns are in the area we live in, work in, play in and so, are very familar with :

Michigan: Ironwood, Bessemer, Ramsay, Wakefield, Marenisco, Bergland
Wisconsin: Hurley, Montreal, Gile, Pence, Upson, Iron Belt, Saxon, Gurney

See more about Ironwood, Hurley and the surrounding communities here!

We're committed to our careers as Real Estate Agents and have taken educational classes to specialize in certain areas of real estate. The e-PRO designation is important to us because we've learned to use so many tools that help us keep our clients very up to date on new listings, changes in financing and pretty much anything that's happening in this fast changing real estate environment. And while listing and selling a client's property is a large part of our busines, we can also specialize in working as a buyer representative. This is important in our area for first time home buyers and for the out of town buyer coming here to buy a 2nd home. If you're unfamiliar with real estate transactions or unfamiliar with the area then it helps to have your own representative in your corner throughout the entire process.

What is a REALTOR®? Members are REALTORS® who are involved in residential and commercial real estate as brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, and counselors....read more

What is an e-PRO? A real estate agent who, among other things, answers e-mail promptly and professionally, respects your on-line privacy, and offers home listings and other Internet tools to help you find or market a home....read more

The Realtor and You, Your Costs & Their Costs: help in understanding costs involved in real estate transactions....read more

Why Use a REALTOR®? REALTORS® have taken an oath to follow the NAR's enforceable Code of Ethics with Standards of Practice that promote the fair, ethical and honest treatment of all parties in a transaction....read more

What is an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative)? The buyer's representative works for, and owes fiduciary responsibilities to, the real estate buyer and has the buyer's best interests in mind throughout the entire real estate process....read more

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What you can expect from me:

• Prompt response
  ... and if for some reason your "primary" agent can't be reached, call the TEAM-MATE!! We communicate with one another on a regular basis, so don't be afraid to ask questions of either of us.
  
• Great customer service
  ... both of us are home owners, been through large remodeling projects, and own rental properties. We understand how stressful the process of selling or buying property can be! Our professional lives revolve around providing the best customer service possible.
  
• Attention to detail
  ... our professional backgrounds include mortgage banking, property management and small business ownership. We're used to looking for all the little details! The process is really not as simple as "put up a sign and get the listing onto the MLS." There are numerous steps to follow and the usual array of paperwork to be filled out - that's where your real estate agent is of the most importance.
  
• Follow up
  ... We won't disappear after your property is listed with us! You'll get regular feedback on what's happening with your listing.

About the community and real estate in Ironwood

Ironwood , Michigan is a community of approximately 6000 people, located in Gogebic County, Michigan.

Local neighborhoods and subdivisions include Ironwood Township, Erwin Township, Jessieville, Bessemer, Wakefield, Ramsay, Anvil, Norrie, Hurley, WI, Montreal, WI, and Gile, WI. Local zip codes in this community include: 49938, 49911, 49968, 49959, 54534, 54550, 54565, 49947.

The following types of housing are readily available in and around Ironwood, MI and Hurley, WI:

Single Family Homes	$30000 to $100000
Unimproved lots	$4000 to $15000
Hunting / Buildable land	$8000 to $75000
Ski homes	$75000 to $250000

In 2007, there were approximately 400 real estate and property transactions in the Ironwood, Michigan area. Prices for property in this community are expected to remain stable over the next 12 months.

Our area has been attracting a fair number of retirees - some truly at retirement age and many taking "early retirement." Because the cost of home ownership is less than in many parts of the country, retirees can purchase a nice home here and still have plenty of money left to travel to warmer climates for a month or longer during the winter.

Public school systems serving families in the area include Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield/Marenisco, and Hurley. There are several private schools here too. The community was founded in approximately 1889 and enjoyed an economy driven by the logging and mining industries. The primary source of the region's economy now is tourism - mostly winter sports - snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing. Spring and Fall brings ATV riders to the area. Bessemer Plywood, Ironwood Plastics, Extreme Tool, Grandview Health Systems and newly arrived Walmart are the largest employers in the area.

There is a wide variety of dining options ranging from breakfast/lunch diners, casual dining, to fine dining. Local events and activities include Sled Fest, Copper Peak Hill Climb, Festival Ironwood, Bessemer 4th of July, Pumpkin Fest, and the Paavo Nurmi Marathon.

Exceptional recreational opportunities in and around the region include 4 major downhill ski resorts, snowmobiling, ATV riding, snowshoeing, fishing, boating, kayaking, and golf. Other notable features of the area are we are only 20 minutes to Lake Superior and there are an abundance of waterfalls to hike into.

Come for a visit and you'll be tempted to stay!

Search the Ironwood , Michigan MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for current property for sale listings HERE!

Contact:
Colleen A Sachs 906-364-1445 (cell), or by email at colleen@remaxactionnorth.com
Rita Franzoi 715-360-9352 (cell), or by email at rita@remaxactionnorth.com