Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate's Blog

   It's worth all the blood,sweat and tears that we go thru in this profession. It has it's "ups and downs" but all in all I would not want to do anything else. God has sustained me in the good times and the not so good times and I'm still standing. Watching the "smiles" on your client(s) faces i...

Another satisfied client. This transaction is with a long standing client whom I've had relationship with over 35 years. I am grateful that they still come back to me after so many years. With all the technology we have in place remember always that real estate is a "relationship" business. So if...

#37 and counting.  Some have asked me when I’m going to retire from real estate. I feel that the real estate profession is a “life long” commitment to your clients,thru the good and not so good. You have to remember that this is a profession of ups and downs. You never know where the business wil...

Come and see a fantastic walkout ranch in Kentwood, Mich. 4 bedrooms,2 full baths walkout tri-level situated on a large lot and ready for the new buyer.  New roof within the last 4 years, new 50 gallon hot water heater, gutter guards cedar siding and decking have recently been stained. Close to t...

https://www.flexmls.com/share/6F59W/3344-Nottingham-Drive-NE-Grand-Rapids-MI-49546 Welcome to 3344 Nottingham DR NE in Forest Hills. 5 bedroom 3 full bath home with attached 3 stall garage. Over 2400 sq feet on the main floor alone. Primary bedroom with gas fireplace, en-suite bath (jetted tub an...

  Just a quick note. How is everyone doing in this post-pandemic environment? Trying to navigate thru all things real estate has been a small challenge but deals are being made and closings are happening. People need to be reminded that we are not out of the woods yet and we need to be as cautiou...

 168”. What are you doing with yours?  If there was anything in the world where we can honestly say is “universal”. It would be 168. Some of you may be aware of what I’m getting at and some may think where is he going with this? It’s called time. Yes the thing that occurs every single day in each...

Ask the Expert!Recently, our team ran a poll of our social media followers and current/past clients to ask what questions they had regarding real estate and buying or selling property. We wanted to get a feel for what most people don’t know about the industry, whether or not they have sold or bou...

Insurance: Not the Place to Cut Corners! Do you ever find yourself wishing there were more zeros at the end of your bank balance? It doesn’t seem to matter what our household incomes are, most of us still stretch ourselves pretty thinly every month. In light of this, most of us are also trying to...

Life Balance Please take note that we did NOT title this post “Work/Life balance”. As if there are only two goals in a well-rounded life…as if work itself is contrary to life! In truth, a life well-lived balances work with several other important activities that give us depth and meaning, help us...