President of The Bouma Group - Keller Williams Realty

Martin first obtained a degree in biochemistry from the University of Michigan; however after attending his first STAR POWER conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he decided to make the move to real estate. Ultimately, he launched a successful career with Keller Williams Realty in Ann Arbor, MI. His superior work ethic, dedication to his clients and a strong team to support him has led him to become Keller Williams #1 agent in Washtenaw County and #11 in the nation. His total commitment to service is second to none. Along with over 22 years of experience in the real estate community, Martin offers his clients unique, cutting edge marketing strategies and expertise of the current marketplace. Martin has developed a tremendous network of clients who appreciate true professionalism with over $50 million in sales in 2007. In 2007 alone, Martin and his team helped 210 families move into new homes.

Some Highlights of Martin's career are as follows:

• #1 Agent (out of over 1,000 agents) in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County based on number of homes sold.
• #1 Keller Williams Agent in the Midwest Region which includes Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
• Ranked #11 in the nation out of over 75,000 Keller Williams agents
• 20 years experience in selling Ann Arbor properties
• One of only 9% of realtors nationally with the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) designation.
• Graduate of the University of Michigan
• Graduate of the Karras Negotiating Institute
• Business Coach for CKG International
• Served for 2 years as Director of the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors
• Served on the Keller Williams International Technology Committee for 2 years.
• Selected as Star of the month, June 2006 with Howard Brinton Star Power Systems
• Interviewed by author of "Billionaire Dollar Agent"
• Mentor for iSucceed
• Featured on "Millionaire Real Estate Agent" interview series

Not only is Martin the team leader of The Bouma Group (www.bouma.com), Keller Williams Realty of Ann Arbor, he is also excited to have developed the Condo Hotline (www.condohotline.com) and SubDivision Hotline (www.subdivisionhotline.com) websites, which allow the consumer to obtain a wealth of up-to-date information on the condo and subdivision markets in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. On these sites, you will find in-depth information on area complexes including bylaws, site maps, floor plans, amenities, recent sale prices, available units, and more. The Bouma Group has also developed www.homesofannarbor.com, a state of the art property search engine.

Thorough market knowledge, exceptional follow-through, and good old common sense are the hallmarks of Martin's continued success.

The Bouma Group specializes in Washtenaw County Real Estate, especially condominiums and residential properties.  The Bouma Group is excited to have developed the www.condohotline.com and www.subdivisionhotline.com websites, which allow the consumer to obtain a wealth of up-to-date information on the condo and subdivision markets in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. On these sites, you will find in-depth information on area complexes including bylaws, site maps, floor plans, amenities, recent sale prices, available units, and more.  The Bouma Group has also developed www.homesofannarbor.com, a state of the art property search engine.

The Bouma Group receives 76% of buyer leads via the internet. Online leads also currently account for over half of their closed buyer sales. This is why they focus so much of their marketing efforts online. They also market to our past clients, due to the large number of referrals the team receives.  The Bouma Group has one of the most comprehensive marketing plans in the industry. They combine online marketing efforts with a thoughtful combination of print, direct mail, broadcast, and other avenues to help clients buy or sell a home every 1 to 2 days. The team carefully tracks the sources of all leads and closed sales in order to focus efforts on the most efficient and successful media to get homes sold.  Because they have their finger on the pulse of today's real estate market, you can trust that they are doing everything possible to get homes sold.

I Always Felt Like I Was Your Only Client.  From the day we put the house on the market to the date of closing, I always felt like I was your only client. Your team was always there for me to answer any and all questions I had regarding the sale with such personal attention. They are all true professionals, knowledgeable in their own area of expertise, and were a true joy to work with. 
-Geri Gallant

Keep Giving Real Estate A Good Name.  We felt our property was marketed skillfully and frequently, and were always pleased with your accessibility for questions and/or support. As our sale date approached, we were kept abreast of all aspects and felt confident all deadlines and details were attended to. For our first home sale we were amazed at how well it all went in your able hands. Keep giving real estate a good name. 
-Ramsey & Diana Mohl

We Appreciated Your Prompt Attention & Team Effort.  We really appreciated your prompt attention and the fact you work as a team to better serve your clients. Despite the fact I am sure you were dealing with many other clients, I never felt neglected or ignored. 
-Roger & Chris Wilson

You Made Selling My House an Adventure With Friends.  As we went through the process, I always had the sense that you were on top of the market trends and prices and would go for the best possible price in the shortest possible time. The honesty, approachability and availability of both yourself and the entire team made selling my house an adventure with friends instead of an ordeal. 
-Lynn Malley

Your .... Attention to Detail Is Unbelievable!  The level of access and attention to detail you provide is almost literally unbelievable. We enjoyed working with and getting to know your team. You are a wonderful group of people who obviously love doing your job and serving your clients. 
-Stephen Darwall & Rosemarie Hester