Buying a Home in Oakland County Michigan

As a home buyer in Oakland county, Michigan, we know you have options and today, many buyers choose to forego working with a buyer’s agent altogether. Whether you're interested in houses for sale in Farmington Hills or looking for a trusted real estate agent in Novi, MI, our tailored home buyer services are designed to out-perform on every level of the home-buying process.

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The best home-buying experience in Oakland County Michigan

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. With over 20 years of experience,
Tom Gilliam, Farmington Hills Realtor with RE/MAX Classic, helps buyers in
Farmington Hills, Novi,
Northville, West Bloomfield,
and across Oakland County find the right home, negotiate the best deal, and close with confidence.

  • 🏡 Local expertise: In-depth knowledge of Oakland County neighborhoods.
  • Fast tours: Be the first to see new homes on the market.
  • 📊 Smart pricing strategies: Ensure you don’t overpay.
  • 🤝 Trusted guidance: From pre-approval to closing day.
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Buy a Home in Oakland County, MI


Tom Gilliam-Your Buyer Agent

Local strategy. Faster tours. Stronger offers. Tom Gilliam, Farmington Hills Realtor with RE/MAX Classic, helps buyers in
Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, and West Bloomfield win the right home—without overpaying.

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Why Work with Tom

Local Search Strategy

On-market, coming-soon & private opportunities across Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville & West Bloomfield.

Offer & Negotiation Edge

Terms, timelines, and protections that strengthen your position—so your offer stands out.

Closing Made Simple

From inspections to clear-to-close, I coordinate the details so you can move with confidence.

Your 7-Step Path to Keys in Hand

  1. Plan & Pre-Approval: Align budget, loan type, and timeline.
  2. Curated Search: Neighborhood short-list + instant alerts.
  3. Tours: Move fast on the right homes.
  4. Offer Strategy: Price, terms & protections tailored to win.
  5. Inspection/Appraisal: Navigate issues & negotiate credits.
  6. Final Clear-to-Close: Docs, title, insurance, walkthrough.
  7. Closing Day: Keys, photos & a celebratory high-five 🎉.

Get Matched to the Right Homes

Tell me your must-haves (price, beds, schools, commute), and I’ll set up instant alerts for new listings.

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Discover market trends, explore new listings, and learn about schools and top businesses throughout Oakland County, including sought-after areas like Farmington Hills and Novi, MI.

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What people are saying about us

“Tom Gilliam is a very flexible agent He was always available for showings on my schedule, including weekends. He's really easy-going and fun to work with. He's very hard-working. I recommend Tom…”

Tom Gilliam is a very flexible agent He was always available

“I've worked with Tom Gilliam for more than 5 years, and he effectiveness as a top Realtor in the Farmington Hill marketplace has always impressed me. His electronic marketing is second to none and…”

I've worked with Tom Gilliam for more than 5 years

“Tom is a very professional Real Estate agent that I have worked with with several mutual customers. Tom makes the entire process of buying or selling a home a pleasure!”

Tom is a very professional Real Estate agent

“When searching for a home Tom was very eager to provide me with numerous listings and access to up-to-date market information to assist me with my decisions. Even though I prefered to do most of the…”

When searching for a home Tom was very eager

“Thomas is very thorough, and proven to be experienced above most other agents. As an agent myself, I recognize his professionalism. Thomas will get it done!”

Thomas is very thorough and proven

“Having worked with Tom for some time now we can say that he is a REALTOR that we use if we weren't a Realtor team ourselves. He knows the business in depth and uses that knowledge to serve his…”

Ready to take the next step?

Our services extend far beyond delivering exceptional real estate solutions in Farmington Hills and throughout the Oakland County, Michigan area. We will make sure you get what you want at the price you had in mind and he is always available to serve his clients' real estate needs.

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