We do not have much seasonality, but do have some minor peaks that occur in Fall during football season and Spring for University related travel. 

Based on the supply of homes for sale and the time of year, I predict home values will drop a little bit over this winter until early spring.

For me, I like to have a predictable system.

You won’t have to worry about which policy or carrier covers what, reducing the chances of delays or disputes between carriers.More Predictable CostsScheduled programs often allow for more predictable budgeting.

This is a solid, predictable income stream.Low debt: With only 7 years left on the loan, you're close to owning it free and clear, which will significantly boost cash flow.Diversification: Keeping the fourplex provides diversification alongside your other investments and W2 income.Local market knowledge: You likely have a good understanding of the local market after 10 years of ownership.STR potential: Michigan has some attractive STR markets, especially in tourist areas.

Weekends brings in people visiting family or going to a foot ball game and week nights is mostly contractors or other blue collar groups needing a place for the week that is nice but cheaper than a hotel.

For a $35M property, this equates to about 1.43%, which is slightly higher but still reasonable.Market Norms:In some cases, commissions for very large transactions can be negotiated lower, especially if the property is expected to sell quickly or if the broker anticipates minimal effort to close the deal.The presence of a flat fee for properties above certain thresholds is not uncommon and can provide predictability for both the seller and the broker.Conclusion:The commission structure provided in the image appears to be fair and within the typical range for large commercial real estate transactions.

You can’t predict wildfires or earthquakes either, right?

Not sure of my preference   Just different.No one can predict storms, but if you schedule in hurricane season you have better chance of hurricane than if you schedule outside hurricane season.  

These ominous, dour predictions by the media are nothing but click bait.