Your home is your most important possesion and my most important concern.

My goal is to provide my clients the very best Real Estate experience possible. I believe that with my knowledge, experience, honesty, and integrity that I can make every deal the best deal for my clients. For the past 29+ years I have consistently maintained top sales awards in the local Grand Rapids market.

Experience

Michigan Realtor for 29+ years.
Over 1,000 closed transactions and career sales in excess of 170 Million Dollars.
Associate Broker's License.
Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI)...National Designation held by less than 20% of the Realtors in the USA.
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)...National Designation held by less than 4% of the Realtors in the USA.
Society of Distinguished Real Estate Professionals (SODREP)...Awarded to less than 1% of the Realtors locally.
One America: At Home With Diversity (AHWD)...National Designation held by less than 1% of the Realtors in the USA.
Short Sale and Foreclosure Resorces (SFR)...National Desgination developed in 2010
Consistant high sales awards over the past 29 years at:
- Five Star Real Estate (2008-present)
- Re/Max International (1990-2008)~ "100% Club Award" (Re/Max International award based on high sales volume) and "Re/Max Hall of Fame Award" (Re/Max International award based on high sales volume)
- Greenridge Realty (1983-1990)~"Multi Million Dollar Award" (Company award based on high sales volume)

Personal Interests

Mother to a beautiful & talented 16 year old daughter!
Enjoys living and working in the historic districts of Grand Rapids
Hobbies include: camping, kayaking, weaving, organic gardening and CSA (community sponsored agriculture), holistic health, meditation.
Community Involvement includes: Hospice, homeless issues, Habitat-for-Humanity, children's issues and Children's Miracle Network, "Brownie" and "Junior" and "Cadette" Girl Scout Leader, environmental issues and sustainable living and business practices

Services for Buyers:

Mortgage Qualifications & Pre-approvals
Current Market Advice and Selection of Properties
Investment counseling ~ knowledge of 1031 Exchange and purchase of property within Self Directed IRAs
Buyer Brokerage Representation

I have worked extensively with the first time buyer market, and welcome the chance to help you locate your first home.

I have worked with many investors to find appropriate investment properties and purchase them with 1031 Exchange or inside Self Directed IRAs to save money and avoid capital gains tax. I look forward to helping you with the same.

I have successfully worked with many relocation clients, helping them find the exact requirements their family desired.