All are welcome

I welcome clients of all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, genders and abilities. You’re safe with me.

I conduct my business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law, which states it’s illegal to discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, or National Origin.

Why work with me?

I’m a full-time real estate advisor and my clients are my top priority. My goal is that selling or buying your home will feel simple, be profitable, and even fun for you. I care about your investment, security, and peace of mind. I’m patient, kind, empathetic, resourceful, responsive, persistent, creative, organized, trustworthy, discreet, a skilled negotiator, well-connected, lighthearted, and love what I do. I work strategically and fast. I help my clients get crystal clear about their goals for buying and selling, and work to achieve them ASAP.

I specialize in strategic and creative home marketing, marketing homes with exceptional architecture and design, condos, historic homes, out-of-state buyer relocations, and international home purchasing and sales. I live in and primarily work within the Grand Rapids city limits, although I also serve all of West Michigan, including the Lakeshore. I’m also happy to refer you to real estate agents I’ve personally vetted across the country and world.

I welcome clients relocating to Grand Rapids and will help you make sense of the area, local businesses, and competitive market here. I’m pleased to offer the option to meet with clients at any of the the many offices Five Star Real Estate has located across Michigan.

Hiring a real estate agent

Most home buyers and sellers work with an agent they’ve done business with before, or someone they’ve been referred to through family or friends. You’re not alone if you feel obligated to work with an agent, and don’t want to offend someone or hurt anyone’s feelings.

Here’s my suggestion: I recommend you interview at least 2 real estate agents before you hire one. Include the agent(s) you feel obligated to work with. I invite you to interview me as well. The interview can be in person, over Zoom, or even a phone call to confirm what each agent brings to the table. This is one of the most significant financial transactions you’ll make in your lifetime and it’s important to be represented by someone local you like and trust to advocate for your best interests and to work strategically on your behalf.

If you’re a home buyer, in most cases, my broker fee will be paid by the home seller of the home you buy. I will be transparent about your home buying expenses and my compensation in our initial consultation or interview.

If you’re a home seller, I will be transparent about your home selling expenses and my compensation in our initial consultation or interview.

Services I offer

(we discuss which services make the most sense based on your goals & property)

For Home Sellers

  • a pre-listing consultation

  • Zoom, Google Meet, or in-person interviews

  • a comparative market analysis and home valuation on your home

  • home sale preparation recommendations

  • customized and creative marketing strategies, including social media

  • professional photography and photo prep

  • 3-D Matterport tours to help attract non-local buyers

  • floor plans with measurements

  • drone footage

  • elegant white sign post with hanging sign and custom riders

  • digital listing brochures

  • physical listing flyers and/or brochures

  • secure SentriLock lockbox with access log - accessible exclusively by licensed professionals via an app

  • nearly 24/7 availability via text

  • pre-listing professional cleaning

  • attention-to-detail staging and listing preparation consulting

  • virtual staging

  • remote property & home sale management - mail me a key. I will prep, list, and sell your home while you’re away.

  • remote closings - sell & sign from anywhere in the world

  • attended showings - for added security and improved sales, I can be present at all showings

For Home Buyers

  • Zoom, Google Meet, or in-person interviews

  • a pre-search consultation - incl. customized strategies for getting your offer accepted in the competitive West Michigan market

  • comparative market analysis and home valuation on homes we submit offers on

  • live remote showings via FaceTime, WhatsApp, etc.

  • agent previews - I’m available to tour & vet homes in your absence to save you time

  • remote closings - buy & sign from anywhere in the world

  • nearly 24/7 availability via text

  • consulting on International home or property purchases

Areas I Serve

I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. My office is located in Douglas / Saugatuck, along the West Michigan Lakeshore. I primarily serve Greater Grand Rapids and along the Lakeshore. Are you moving outside West Michigan and still want to work together? I also have a rich network of trusted referral partners around the country and world. As a Certified International Property Specialist, I’m available to consult on your international home or property purchases to help make your international dreams a reality. In some scenarios, I’m available to travel for out-of-area purchases, and in many I’m able to be a part of the process from my home base in Michigan.

Next steps

Visit the CONTACT page to set up an introduction either in person or using Zoom or Google Meet. You can call or text me any day, anytime! We’ll figure out if working together is a good fit on both sides.

About

I’ve moved 31 times - throughout 3 U.S. states and 5 countries (U.S.A., Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Spain). I understand the importance of home! I’ve lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan for a total of 15 years and lived in Detroit for close to 7 years. I own my home in the city of Grand Rapids. I’ve been a licensed REALTOR® since 2018, and recently earned my Real Estate Broker license and Certification as an International Property Specialist through the National Association of Realtors. I spent the majority of my career working in corporate America in Instructional Design and International Business roles. I speak English and German fluently, and some Spanish. I hold an M.A. in Linguistics, a B.A. in International Relations, and a B.A. in German. For details about my career and educational background, click the link below to access my LinkedIn profile.

Some of my favorites: architecture, exploring cities, design, entrepreneurship, travel (have visited 25 countries on 4 continents and counting), languages, marker hand-rendering and drawing, spending time with friends, playing piano, listening to audio books, learning anything new, taking long walks, enjoying time in nature, home improvement projects, attending social events, dance, working out, cooking, shared meals, and balancing out my long work days with naps.

Memberships, Affiliations, & Credentials

Only real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® may call themselves REALTORS®. All REALTORS® must subscribe to NAR’s strict Code of Ethics, which is based on honesty, professionalism and the protection of the public.