Land is the one kind of property that doesn't sell itself. There's no kitchen to show off and no curb appeal to fall back on — just a parcel, a price and a lot of questions about what can actually be built there. Vincent A. Colbert has spent 28 years working with buyers, sellers and investors across Southeast Michigan, and he handles land and lot transactions the same way he handles everything else: one-on-one, start to finish, with straight answers instead of guesswork.
Buying a Lot or Parcel
Whether you're looking for a residential building lot in West Bloomfield, a commercial parcel along a main road, or raw land to hold as an investment, the work before the offer matters more than the offer itself. As your buyer's agentVincent walks the property with you, pulls what's available on the listing, and helps you line up the questions that need answering before you commit.
- What the parcel is currently zoned for, and what that allows
- Access, frontage and how the lot sits relative to the road
- Whether utilities are at the street or will need to be brought in
- Comparable land sales nearby, so the price has something behind it
- Who else you'll need on the project — surveyor, builder, township office
- Negotiating terms and contingencies that give you room to do your homework
If the answers don't add up, Vincent will tell you. Nearly three decades in this market means he's seen plenty of parcels that looked like a bargain until someone priced out the driveway.
Selling Land You Already Own
Inherited acreage, a leftover lot beside the family home, a commercial parcel that never got developed — land often sits for years before anyone decides to do something with it. When you're ready, start with a complimentary property valuation. Vincent will give you an honest read on what the parcel is worth in today's market and who the realistic buyer is: a builder, a neighbor, an investor or an end user.
From there, as your seller's agenthe handles the listing, fields the inquiries, and does the negotiating. You'll hear from him directly, not from an assistant passing along messages.
Vincent Colbert is highly professional. As a client, I appreciate that he keeps you informed through every step of the process. He's a strong advocate.
That's one of the reviews behind a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 7 clients. Vincent is a licensed Michigan Realtor and a member of the Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors, working through Fortuna Realty LLC.
Where Vincent Works
Land values shift block to block and township to township, which is why local knowledge counts for more here than almost anywhere else in real estate. Vincent regularly works with clients in:
- West Bloomfield
- Bloomfield Hills
- Birmingham
- Troy
- Farmington
- Novi
- Northville
- Commerce Township
- Walled Lake
- Waterford
- Auburn Hills
- Royal Oak
That's a short list — see all service areas for the full range of communities across Oakland, Wayne, Macomb and Livingston counties.
Talk to Vincent Directly
Have a lot in mind, or one you're thinking of selling? Send over the address or the parcel number and Vincent will take a look. He gets back to people personally, usually within one business day.
Vincent Colbert Real Estate
43313 Woodward Ave, Suite 1279, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 270-8893
Email: vcolbertrealtor@gmail.com
Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm · Saturday 12:00pm–5:00pm · Sunday closed