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Connecting Home Sellers and Buyers in a Grand Way!

Grand River Realty is a results-oriented company founded around the idea that the practice of buying and selling real estate is local, inclusive, collaborative, and enjoyable. Working with clients from a broad base of social and economic backgrounds, we aim to increase the quality of life for each client and each business partner one transaction at a time. Specializing in Grand Rapids Michigan.

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Blog

February 10, 2025

The Story of My First Listing, and How it Ended in Death

This is how my first real estate listed ended in Death. It was 2005. I was back in Grand Rapids, fresh from my annual trip to New York for the CMJ Music Marathon, feeling energized. I had a brand-new career and a brand-new digital camera.

January 15, 2025

Ten Most Expensive Homes Sold in Grand Rapids 2024

January 15, 2025

Ten Least Expensive Homes Sold In Grand Rapids 2024

December 3, 2024

Michigan Investors: File your Gast Act

March 8, 2023

First Time Buyer Resources

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I can’t say enough good things about Pete. I went into the selling process with zero idea of what to expect and also at an emotionally charged time for me. He gave professional advice, walked me through the decisions to be made, responded to my questions quickly, and just generally made this experience as painless as it could be. I also ended up with a more substantial downpayment for my new home in North Carolina! My advice: use Pete for buying or selling and listen to his years of experience in the Grand Rapids real estate market.

Jennifer Brossy

Tedros was extremely reliable and always available to make time for showings when it suited our schedule. He is always very quick to respond to any communication and was very transparent and realistic with us. He explained the process in a way that was very easy to understand and made me feel confident in what I was doing. 5 stars

Dedrie

Pete was my Realtor for a house that I recently sold in Heritage Hill. He saw a lot of potential in the house, gave me recommendations to improve it, and sold it for much more than originally expected. I’d highly recommend him and would use him again.

Karl Holodnick

We moved from out of state and Pete made the entire process as easy going as possible. We were able to drive in to spend a few Fridays/Saturdays house hunting but when we couldn’t, Pete took walk through videos for us in great detail! He was extremely responsive to all texts and emails. Pete clearly is very experienced and helped us get our dream home in the area! He made the process enjoyable from beginning to end!

Ashlee Grace

Tedros helped me purchase my duplex. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, walking me through every step of the process. We had some difficulties with the seller/selling agent and Tedros handled all of it for me in an incredibly professional manner. 5 Stars

Tyler

Pete made buying our first home so easy. He was very responsive to my texts and emails and answered any questions we had about the process. He always made it possible to see houses at times that worked for us and promptly set up showings. Pete even took walk through videos on a few houses that he thought we would like. When asked, he gave honest opinions and advice about neighborhoods and houses we were looking at, which we really appreciated. Pete is very knowledgable about the Grand Rapids market and did a great job helping us find our perfect home!

Emily Malone

My husband and I loved our experience with Pete so much during our first home buying experience together that we knew we knew he was the man for the job when we decided to purchase a second home. He’s been in the business close to 20 years and he knows Grand Rapids like the back of his hand. The market is intense right now but he worked diligently to help us find our dream home. We recommend him to all of our friends and he’s helped many of them find their perfect homes too. He’s a hard worker and someone you can trust to guide you along the right path. You’ll be happy you chose him!

Kristi Peticolas

It was a smooth transaction from start to finish! I reached out via Facebook to ask if there were any realtors available to help list the property that I was selling. Tedros commented and said that he would assist. After interviewing him another candidate I decided to go with Tedros. He answered all of my questions no matter what day or time and if he was unavailable at the moment he would give me a call back immediately. It was a great experience. 5 stars

Sofia

I would without reservation recommend Pete Bruinsma as an agent and property manager. Throughout the entire process of selling my home, Pete laid out my options and provided advice based on his past experiences and the current market. I knew my limitations and appreciated his expert input. He isaccommodating and was available whenever I had questions. A great guy to work with!

Abigail Sterling

Incredibly helpful when it came to looking at home and helping us find exactly what we are looking for. It never felt as if he was pressuring us into buying something that we didn’t like. He was upfront with things that could potentially be wrong with the homes we were looking at so nothing came as a surprise after we put an offer or closed on one.

Elliot Chaltry

Tedros was professional and always available in helping us find our home. He was very attentive to our needs and committed to finding us what we wanted, all amidst a pandemic. He was informative, honest and kept a constant line of communication through it all. We look forward to working with him again in the near future!

Robert Blanchard II

Our experience with Pete as our realtor was absolutely fantastic. He was kind, helpful, and informative throughout the entire process. He not only assisted with us finding a home to purchase but also sold our Condo for us! We won’t use another realtor after this. Highly recommend Pete & his team at Grand River Realty.

Ally Neper

Pete had worked with us a few years ago and there was no question that we would call on him again. He has an easy spirit along with an excellent sense of strategy. We were always confident that he was on top of all our business and if anything he gently prodded us into the next step rather than us having to push him. And now that our deals are done and we don’t see him we try remember to catch him at WYCE/88.1 FM. You should too!

Kim Burge

Pete Bruinsma is really a good man to help you buy a house!!!!!!!! He helped us to buy a new house so fast. He took care all the paper of the house and showed me anything I did not know. He gave me all the information about the house. He negotiated well for us. I believed him… And you too

Nhung Pham

Pete was incredibly helpful in assisting me with finding and purchasing my first home. He is a prepared professional, excellent communicator, and very knowledgeable about the home buying/selling process. He was very attentive and diligent in narrowing my search for the perfect home. He made the entire experience fun, educational, and easy! I could not be more happy and would highly recommend him for anyone in need of a Realtor.

Katherine Williams

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The agents of Grand River Realty are fortunate to have worked with some the best folks in Grand Rapids. We love it when you feel the same. Please add to our reviews through Zillow or Facebook and they’ll end up here!

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The Team

Grand River Realty is a growing group of agents residing in the heart of Grand Rapids Michigan at 330 Fuller Ave NE. Located between Mr. Car Wash and Fulton Park, on the border of Midtown and Fulton Heights neighborhoods, we are ready to offer professional and personal service to buyers and sellers in our community.

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Our agents are ready to take you through the whole process. Learn more about our team and contact us today!

Gabriel Miller

Realtor®

A Grand Rapids native & Your Real Estate Expert & Community Advocate! The Greater Regional Alliance of Realtors Rookie of the Year, 2021 excels in our competitive market providing experience, motivation, and local expertise that bring your real estate goals to fruition.

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Aubrey McDonald

Realtor®

Having worked successfully in management and customer service for many years, Aubrey took the next step toward serving her community. Being a Realtor® combines her passion for historic homes of greater Grand Rapids with her ability to create personal connections with clients.

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Tedros Fremichael

Realtor®

With a passion for excellence and a commitment to client satisfaction, Tedros brings 7 years of industry expertise and a lifetime of knowledge of West Michigan to every transaction.

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Scott Rider

Realtor®

Scott’s informed, hard working and enjoyable demeanor contribute to a satisfying home buying experience. He offers years of management, property management and home ownership experience, as well as a BA in Business Management.

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Christopher Hoeksema

Realtor®

From first-time buyers to those ready to sell their home, to families looking for more space to grow or people with career changes, Chris is ready to help with all your real estate needs!

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Pete Bruinsma

Realtor®/Broker

As a licensed broker and Realtor since 2004, Pete brings a high level of experience and education to each transaction. He handles each transaction personally from start to finish, which gives his clients an unmatched level of service.

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Sabrina Bond

Assistant

Sabrina is a 4-year Realtor. Clients say that she has provided valuable insights when showing homes and apartments, while hosting a professional and hospitable experience.

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Michael VanderBrug

Consultant

In 2012 Michael started Trillium Haven restaurant, and in 2015 he published Gardening in the Midwest with Timber Press. Michael has worked as a Realtor with a rare specialization in farms, farmland and land development.

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Grand Rapids Neighborhood Search

Thinking about a purchase? Here are some quick links to current listings in each neighborhood listed. When you’re ready to move forward we’d love to set up an intuitive, customized search for you, set you up with the app and a real estate portal, and connect you with top industry professionals for the best possible client experience from start to finish. Please contact us today and we’ll get started!

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Recently Sold

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Fox 17 Lead Story May 12, 2021: Open houses generating more interest in Grand Rapids

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Thinking of selling?

Connecting Home Sellers and Buyers in a Grand Way!

Blog

Testimonials

The Team

Contact Us

Gabriel Miller

Aubrey McDonald

Tedros Fremichael

Scott Rider

Christopher Hoeksema

Pete Bruinsma

Sabrina Bond

Michael VanderBrug

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Search

Helpful Links

Recently Sold

Congrats Kristi and Ernie!

Congrats Bri and Emily!

Congrats Zac and Elliott!

Congrats Katie!

Fox 17 Lead Story May 12, 2021: Open houses generating more interest in Grand Rapids

Community Partners

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