Pete Bruinsma

Realtor/Broker, Grand River Realty | Owner/Broker, Life Cycle Property Management

Pete is a licensed Michigan broker with over 15 yrs experience, focusing on representing buyers and sellers the Grand Rapids area. He lives in Heritage Hill, loves local music, cuisine and entertainment, and has renovated many homes. He is a strong but equitable negotiator, and can offer advice on a wide variety of topics. Expertise is balanced evenly between listing and purchasing.

Certifications and Designations
Licensed Michigan Real Estate Broker and Saleperson
Member NAR, MAR, GRAR
C2EX (NAR Commitment to Excellence)
Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI I,II,III)
Master of Brokerage Principles
Grand Rapids Association of Realtors Leadership Academy
At Home with Diversity
Certified Tourism Ambassador (In process)
E-Pro (Internet Professional)
Accredited Buyers Representative

Recognition
Revue Magazine – Top 3 “Best Realtor” 2019
Revue Magazine – Top 3 “Best Realtor” 2018
Grand Rapids Real Producers – Top 300 Agent
Zillow 5 Star Agent
Trulia Top Agents
Westdale Company “Rookie of the Year” 2004

Community
Grand Rapids City Commissioner (Historic Preservation) 2019-2022
Music Director of Community Radio Station, 88.1FM WYCE 12 Years
Volunteer Programmer at Community Media Center 1995-Present
City of Grand Rapids | Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee, Former Member
Big Brothers Sisters of Grand Rapids | Former Big Brother

Employment and Business History
Grand River Realty | Broker/Owner 2017-Present
Life Cycle Property Management | Broker/Owner 2001-Present
Real Estate Certified Investor
Westdale, Coldwell Banker, Grand Rapids Realty | Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 2004-Present
Cosmopolitan Home Magazine | Sales 1997-2003
Alt & Witzig Engineering | Senior Engineering Technician 1992-1996

Services I Offer:

Buyers Agent
Listing Agent
Transaction Coordinator
Investment Property Consultation
Property Management (Life Cycle Property Management)

Education

B.A. Telecommunications
A degree integrating marketing, business, communications and technology
Calvin College, Grand Rapids MI