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Mike Crump - Realtor REALTOR®
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Special Properties
Helping Families Buy, Sell & Invest in Ripon, WI Real Estate

Meet Mike Crump
After more than 30 years of dedicated service with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Mike Crump has turned his lifelong passion for real estate into his next chapter as a licensed agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Special Properties in Ripon and Green Lake. A lifelong resident of the Greater Green Lake, Ripon, and Berlin area, Mike brings deep local knowledge, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to help others find their perfect home or property. Together with his wife Patti, also a licensed agent, Mike has spent much of his adult life buying, renovating, and selling homes—hands-on experience that gives him a practical eye for quality, value, and potential. Mike proudly serves clients throughout Green Lake, Waushara, Marquette, and the greater Fox Valley area, helping buyers and sellers navigate every step of the real estate process with confidence and care. When he’s not helping clients or working alongside Patti, you’ll likely find Mike outdoors—enjoying Wisconsin’s natural beauty, spending time with family and friends, or at a local trap shooting range. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or searching for that perfect lakeside retreat, Mike combines professionalism, local insight, and personal commitment to make your real estate journey a success.

Here’s one for the home maintenance list that’s pretty easy to forget:Flush your water heater about once a year.Over tim...
10/16/2026

Here’s one for the home maintenance list that’s pretty easy to forget:
Flush your water heater about once a year.

Over time, sediment and mineral deposits can collect inside the tank. Enough buildup can affect how efficiently your water heater does its job and potentially contribute to lukewarm water, higher energy bills and other problems.

A few signs your water heater may be asking for some attention:

✓ You’re hearing unusual noises from the tank
✓ Your hot water isn’t getting as hot as it used to
✓ Water pressure seems lower
✓ You notice rust-colored or cloudy water
✓ There’s sediment in the water
✓ Your energy bills seem unusually high

If you’re comfortable with plumbing projects, flushing the tank may be something you can handle yourself. But don’t wing this one.

The water inside that tank can be extremely hot, and an improperly connected drain hose can turn a maintenance project into a water problem pretty quickly. If you don’t have experience working with plumbing systems, call someone who does.

One other important reminder: if you flush the tank yourself, make sure it has completely refilled with water BEFORE restoring power to an electric water heater.

It’s not the most exciting part of owning a house, but the boring maintenance is usually a lot cheaper than waiting until something stops working.

Better Homes & Gardens has a full step-by-step guide, including safety precautions and when it’s time to call a plumber.

Save this one for your annual home maintenance list and read the full article here:
https://www.bhg.com/how-to-flush-water-heater-11871649

10/14/2026

What you see: a polished episode of Selling Wisconsin.

What you don’t see: me saying the same line six times because I’ve suddenly forgotten how to pronounce a completely normal word.

I’m still getting used to this whole being-on-camera thing.

Patti rehearses everything. I prefer to wing it. She’s a natural on camera. I get nervous and then she makes fun of me for being nervous. Seems fair.

Sometimes I get stuck on one word and use it in every sentence. Sometimes I say a word wrong enough times that eventually the correct way sounds wrong too. And nothing helps the nerves quite like running into someone you know while you’re standing in public talking to a camera.

There are a LOT more takes than you’d probably guess. Filming days are long, and by the end of them we’re usually pretty tired. But we also laugh a lot.

I’ve really enjoyed getting out into the community and showing off some of the people, businesses and places we think deserve a little more attention.

Nobody really tells you how much stuff you acquire after buying a house.So here’s my Wisconsin Homeowner Starter Pack.Sn...
10/10/2026

Nobody really tells you how much stuff you acquire after buying a house.

So here’s my Wisconsin Homeowner Starter Pack.

Snowblower and a couple good shovels. Jumper cables. Ratchet straps. Tow strap. Extension ladder. Shop vac. And depending on the property, a chainsaw.

And a grill.
The grill isn’t technically necessary for maintaining the house, but I’m putting it on the list anyway.

Do you need to go buy all of this the day you close? No. But after enough years of homeownership, you start realizing there are certain things you’d rather have sitting in the garage BEFORE the day you need them.

Especially in Wisconsin.

My biggest piece of advice is to buy decent equipment, learn how to use it safely and know when the job is beyond what you should be doing yourself.

Now I want to hear from the other Wisconsin homeowners:
What’s missing from my starter pack?

10/05/2026

“The furnace is 20 years old. Should I be worried?”

Maybe. But I’m not going to tell you to run from a house just because one number on an inspection report looks scary.
An older furnace is something we pay attention to. We look at its condition, maintenance history, how it’s performing today and what replacing it could mean for your budget down the road.

Then we put it into context with the rest of the house.

Because buying a home isn’t about finding one where nothing will ever need to be repaired or replaced. That house doesn’t exist.

It’s about knowing what you’re walking into, understanding what might be coming, and deciding whether the numbers still make sense for you.

That’s part of my job when I’m walking through a house with you. I’m not just there to unlock the door and point out the kitchen.

I want you to know what questions to ask before you make the decision.

Mike Crump
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Special Properties
[email protected] | 920-229-3625

If you tell me you want to buy hunting land, my first question probably isn’t going to be, “How many acres?”It’s going t...
10/02/2026

If you tell me you want to buy hunting land, my first question probably isn’t going to be, “How many acres?”
It’s going to be, “What are you looking for?”

Because 40 acres with the right habitat, access and surrounding land management could make a lot more sense for your goals than a bigger piece of ground that looks good on paper.

Figure out your goal first.

Then we can go find the ground that actually fits it.

Mike Crump
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Special Properties
[email protected] | 920-229-3625

09/30/2026

If you spend enough time in Green Lake, you’re going to end up at Scoot’s Cafe sooner or later.
We stopped in for our latest episode of Selling Wisconsin to highlight a local spot that has become a favorite for both visitors and the people who call this area home.

Good food, familiar faces and the kind of place that helps give a small town its personality. Patti even shared her go-to order while we were there.

Watch the full Selling Wisconsin episode on YouTube for our visit to Scoot’s, and stay tuned for more of the local people, businesses and places that make Green Lake what it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY3spGiQmQI

A SOLD sign is the part everyone sees. The team behind it is what gets you there.A good real estate transaction takes mo...
09/28/2026

A SOLD sign is the part everyone sees. The team behind it is what gets you there.

A good real estate transaction takes more than a buyer, seller and Realtor. Your lender can play a major role in keeping things moving, communicating through the process and making sure everyone is prepared when it’s time to close.
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Seaman on several transactions, and he’s a great example of why having experienced, responsive people on your side matters.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling and don’t know where to start, that’s part of my job too. I can help you put the right team together before you ever get to the SOLD sign.

Buying land can be a different process than buying a home, and sometimes there are a few bumps to work through before yo...
09/25/2026

Buying land can be a different process than buying a home, and sometimes there are a few bumps to work through before you get to the closing table.

This client and I happened to get connected through Zillow, and I’m glad we did. From the first conversation through closing, we worked through the process together and ultimately got the land purchase across the finish line.

I appreciate the trust, the 10/10 recommendation, and the opportunity to help make it happen.

Whether you’re looking for a home, recreational land, hunting property, or a place to build, I’m always happy to help you understand what you’re buying and navigate the process.

Mike Crump
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Special Properties
[email protected] | 920-229-3625

In Wisconsin, you’re not buying a home for one season.Make sure it works for the other three, too.mike.crump@special-pro...
09/23/2026

In Wisconsin, you’re not buying a home for one season.
Make sure it works for the other three, too.

[email protected]

Early fall can be one of the best times of year to paint your house.But before you see 65° on the forecast and decide Sa...
09/21/2026

Early fall can be one of the best times of year to paint your house.
But before you see 65° on the forecast and decide Saturday is painting day, there are a few other things I’d check.

✓ CHECK THE TEMPERATURE
Read the label on the paint can. Different paints have specific temperature ranges where they’re designed to properly dry and cure. Just because it feels comfortable outside doesn’t automatically mean it’s right for your paint.

✓ CHECK THE HUMIDITY
Temperature isn’t the whole story. High humidity can slow drying and affect how well the paint adheres. Better Homes & Gardens notes that many manufacturers consider around 40–50% humidity ideal.

✓ CHECK FOR RAIN
Don’t just look at today’s forecast. Depending on the type of paint you’re using, it may need several hours or longer to properly dry before rain arrives.

✓ CHECK THE WIND
A sunny, 65° day can still be a bad painting day if it’s windy. Wind can blow dirt and debris into wet paint and cause the surface to dry too quickly.

✓ CHECK THE CLOCK
I wouldn’t roll out of bed at 6 AM and start painting just because you have the whole day ahead of you. Morning dew means more moisture on the surface. BHG recommends waiting until at least 10 AM for exterior painting so that dew has time to evaporate.

✓ CHECK THE SUN
Direct, intense afternoon sun can cause its own problems, including affecting the finish or causing paint to dry too quickly.
And finally…

✓ KNOW WHEN TO WAIT
If it’s too hot, too cold, rainy, windy or humid, put the brush down. A few extra days of patience is a whole lot better than having to redo the job.

Here in Wisconsin, that good fall painting window doesn’t last forever. Take advantage of it, but pick your day carefully.
Better Homes & Gardens has more information on the best time to paint, including exterior AND interior projects.

Read the full article here:
https://www.bhg.com/best-time-to-paint-home-11682232

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