Why Darrell?
You can hire an average agent. Or you can hire me. I promise you that your experience with me will be anything but average. It’s my goal with each and every client that they walk away feeling like they were superbly cared for… superbly serviced and helped. That’s what my clients say about working with me (click here to read reviews). That’s what my clients deserve. And that’s what you deserve.
We can help find off-market properties where we don’t have to pay full price and are able to negotiate something with a seller directly. In part, we direct mail neighborhoods and areas scouting for properties where a homeowner might be considering selling… but no one knows about it yet. We’ll knock on doors if we have to in order to find you a home.
You benefit from my responsiveness and immediate attention. I am full time… and have been for over 20 years. Many agents are part-time and that means a buyer or seller can’t possibly get the service or response that they deserve. There are so many elements involved in a real estate transaction that require someone to be constantly attentive to them. Without that attention, followup, and persistence, a property’s marketing suffers, offers and/or negotiation become more problematic, necessary communication and follow up between all the parties lags, and many other things are affected.
You benefit from hiring my small army. When you hire me, you get 4 people for the price of one! I have 2 full-time assistants, and another agent on my team which helps keep things moving smoothly. We are constantly scouring unique opportunities for you so that you know about homes before anyone else. This also makes it possible for me to be at your service at any time- and allows me to very quickly respond to any communications you sent me or my team. My team and I are devoted to one thing: having you feel superbly serviced from beginning to end and you can expect that from us.
My firms have tens of millions of dollars in annual revenues, with one of them being nationally and internationally recognized twice by Inc. Magazine. My business has been people. Recognizing talents, strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, to create business and client success is my specialty. So much so, that my business, my employees, and my income depends on "getting that right". Darrell makes the top of my list. I recognize qualities in Darrell that I look for in my businesses and value in friends. He is rock solid. Darrell is quick in assessing opportunities and situations. He is wise, connected, smart, quick-witted, and quick to offer help and share experiences that aids in making business decisions. He is business-savvy in the real estate industry, and combined with his deep integrity, he quickly becomes a trusted resource. He steps up to the plate to get things done. Those traits and his large body of professional and industry experiences afford Darrell a great perspective and toolkit for handling situations, scenarios, and transactions of all sizes and urgency. I simply cannot say enough in my recommendation of Darrell.
Linda C.
Darrell, Thanks so much for the AWESOME customer service during the transactions of selling our house & purchasing our new home. You took the time to make sure that we knew all the details of both sides; selling & purchasing. You were always looking out for our best interest and making sure that those on the other side of the transaction were also treated fairly. You are a fabulous negotiator, exceptionally organized & always going above & beyond to make sure that the process was as low stress as possible... All while keeping the tight selling/buying process timeline on track. We never thought that putting an offer in on a house, putting ours on the market (in that order), closing on both properties & moving within 40 days (between Thanksgiving & Christmas no less) would be possible. But here we are in our new home that we love. Thanks again so much Darrell DeWard, you are the best of the best in the real estate world and beyond.
Steve W.
Very caring individual who does his best for each client. He and his staff go beyond what is expected. He represented us very well. He responded quickly if we had questions.
Michael G.
Darrell was absolutely wonderful!
My husband and I have just bought our first home and we were obviously very nervous but also very clueless. Darrell made everything so much easier than we thought it would be and was always ready and able to answer any questions we had. His response time was incredible, especially when we would bug him on a weekend at night because we just saw a house pop up we loved and he would get us in the next day to see it! He also never made us feel like there was such thing as a dumb question. He was able to answer so many questions that we would of likely had to go elsewhere for, but due to his experience from his prior job of renovating homes he was greatly helpful and knowledgeable. We always felt that Darrell was on our side through it all, and really put his heart into everything he did for us. On top of all of these great things, he always has a happy disposition every time you see him which really shows how much he generally loves his job.
We 100% would recommend him to anyone!
P.s. we LOVE our new home!
Brittany B.
I recently used Darrell as my purchasing agent, and am happy to say he will also be representing me as my listing agent as well. I was truly lucky to have found Darrell and his team to represent me! He is very easy to work with, answers all my questions quickly, day or night, weekday or weekend. Darrell’s vast knowledge, experience and attention to detail is a huge benefit in the real estate market. Darrell makes me feel like I am his only client and walks with you every step of the way. Darrell and team are true professionals and I would highly recommend them to represent anyone!
Darrell also sold my Kentwood home in 8 hours, above asking price!
I was afraid that buying and selling a house at the same time would have been completely overwhelming, not with Darrell and team. The showings, inspections and documentation were seamless! The only thing that I had to worry about was moving my contents!
Trust me you will not be sorry if you work with Darrell and Team, they were priceless!
Connie R.
Darrell was amazing to work with, whenever questions or concerns arose he was quick to answer and assure us we were making a good choice. He is super knowledgeable in all areas of home buying and he really made us feel confident in our first home buying experience! I would recommend Darrell to anyone looking for a home, he really knows his stuff!
Katy T.
Darrell was amazing in helping us close on our perfect house as first time home buyers. He was very informative on the process and what the next step always was. We were very pleased with this experience.
Christa B.
We recently used Darrell as our purchasing and listing agent. When we started looking for houses, he was fast to get us in to see them, sometimes within an hour, which is crucial in today's market. We looked at many properties and he was patient with us until we found what we were looking for. He has a great eye for detail and pointed out things that we might have missed. When it came time to list our house, he had it on the market right away. He gave us staging ideas and improvement ideas, although we were resistant at first, when we did the improvements the house sold immediately. He was also able to get us extensions on the home we purchased with his excellent negotiating skills. He always answered our questions right away and never kept us wondering or waiting. At closing, he gave us his contacts with contractors he has worked with. It was great to feel like we gained a friend and were not just another client. I would not hesitate to use Darrell again.
Connie K.
Having Darrell as our agent was a great experience. He was honest, intentional, and professional. Each time we ran into an issue, he was calm and reassured us that he would resolve it. He always followed through with urgency. He went above and beyond by showing up to the inspection and the title signing, which is not typical or expected of realtors. He took notes at the inspection and presented them to the seller as a negotiation strategy. Darrell consistently proved to us that we were never alone throughout the entire house buying process, which is why I highly recommend him as your real estate expert.
Rose R.
Darrell helped us get a great deal on a house we recently bought! He took care of every detail and made us feel like we were his only clients. I could rely on him with every request, didn't have to ask twice. He has a vast network of contacts and he really understands the investment market in Grand Rapids. Darrell gave us an edge with his advice on how to structure our offer. We really enjoyed working with him!
Irina C.
I was referred to Darrell by a friend who purchases investment properties for rent and he had high praise for Darrell so I gave him a shot. I immediately noticed a difference between him and previous realtors. Given that I live out of state, I had to rely on Darrell to be my eyes and ears. He gained my trust by being very detailed in his assessment of the property that I eventually purchased. After he went to an open house for the property, he wrote a lengthy email which outlined his overall assessment, specific pros, items that would need to be fixed, and other considerations. He also took a lot of pictures of items that you wouldn't typically see on Zillow or RedFin. All of this along with a few conversations with Darrell had me feeling pretty good about making a strong offer on the property. Since he does investment real estate himself, he had some unique perspectives that you don't get with a regular realtor. After I closed on the property, Darrell was still attentive and made sure we had an addendum for the seller's agent to remove any remaining items in the house since that was one of the contingencies. It was a good thing we had this in place because the seller failed to move everything out prior to close. This saved me about $1,000 in cash that it would've taken to move everything. I would highly recommend Darrell as a realtor - especially if you're an investor.
David J.
Darrell helped me buy my first home! He was very personable, prompt, knowledgeable, and, resourceful. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home.
Darrell made me feel like a priority, answered all of my questions with urgency and just really made the home buying process comfortable and fun.
Stacy B.
Darrell was our buying agent and provided excellent customer service. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional and effective in getting us through the entire sale process. Darrell was at the inspection with my husband and the inspector to ask and answer questions on the spot. I was impressed by his engagement and communication with us. Thank you!
Laura P.
Darrell has been a wealth of knowledge for us as he recently helped my husband and I with the purchase of our first rental property. He has also been great about continuing to help us after the sale. I would highly recommend his work!
Beth S.
Highly recommend Darrell as your rep for selling your property. He kept us informed with every step of the selling process and followed through on all the details including the selling price. Great person and a pleasure to work with!
Kari E.
I appreciate Darrell 's attention to details, professionalism, quick to respond to our questions. He guided us and provided great advice to get our house sold in a short time. I definitely recommend him to my friends and family.
James F.
(After several prior unsuccessful experiences with other real estate agents), Darrell answered and within minutes I knew he was going to be the one. The process of buying a home can be very stressful and with Darrell, he was the one who literally did whatever it took. He took all my calls, all my requirements, was that trusted guide who challenged us and cared about us finding the right home. He was our eyes and ears and my proxy. He looked at dozens of homes and reported back. I knew he would get it done and he did. Once we found the right house we had some additional needs and yet again Darrell went wayyyy above and beyond in helping us on a daily basis. Anything I needed Darrell did whatever was in his power to make it happen for me. Keep one thing in mind, while he received a commission on the house sale, he received nothing for everything else he did for us. A thank you, appreciation for his efforts and a new friend...here we are in Michigan and loving it. If you want someone to work for you like no other, you need to give Darrell a shot. Guys like Darrell a one in a million and we were fortunate enough to find him.
Bud R.
We recently sold our house using Darrell as our realtor. Having Darrell as our agent was the best decision we made. From the very beginning to the very end, Darrell was a consummate professional. He is extremely responsive, insightful, upbeat and helpful. We could not have asked for a better experience in selling our home, which I firmly believe was all Darrell's doing. I highly recommend Darrell. He is a person of high integrity and character and we were lucky to have him as our realtor.
Phil A.
If you're wanting to buy or sell a house Darrell is the realtor for you. We appreciated Darrell's knowledge, positive attitude, trustworthiness, and go-getter style. Selling our house of 29 years was a major undertaking and he was there answering any and all questions we had. He marketed our house in several ways, and I believe that is why it sold so quickly and for a great price.
Burnita F.
Best Realtor experience we have ever had!! He was helpful and efficient.
Deborah A.
Darrell did a great job. He was on top of everything, answered every question I had, and got us through it all pretty quick.
Chad C.
Great guy! Very knowledgeable and was quick to respond to all of our questions!
Bravot H.
Darrell was our agent for purchasing our new home. We received frequent communication and he quickly scheduled our inspection. A vastly different experience than what we had with our other agent out of town when we sold our home.
Greg P
When we bought our first home years ago, we dealt with many people who worked in real estate that set us with the expectation that they did not care. Darrell made me rethink all that. He went above and beyond for me and my family in every aspect. I could not ask for more from somebody who is there to guide you through homes, and ALWAYS being there to answer questions.
His negotiating skills were fantastic, and he was just an overall pleasant guy. If you could go higher than 5 out of 5 stars, he would get it.
Miciaih P.
I enlisted Darrell's help in selling my home on the recommendation of friends who spoke very highly about his abilities as a Realtor and I am happy I did. Aside from being a friendly and personable man, he was an extremely competent Realtor who looked out for my best interests. He answered all of my questions. He advised me of what should be done to the house to make it sell well and what could be left alone. He recommended what I thought was a high selling price and the house sold for much more than I expected. It also sold in less than a month. He was on my side for the entire transaction. He handled and negotiated any situation that came up to my benefit and satisfaction. All of my calls to him or his staff (also pleasant and competent) were answered or returned promptly. I have no regrets about choosing him and would do it again. I very highly recommend Darrell whether selling or buying. He works only for you.
Kathy C.
I am so totally pleased with the high standard of truthfulness, honesty, promptness and knowledge that we experienced with Darrell. I heartily recommend him to anyone looking for the highest quality real estate agent available in this area!
Jean D
Darrell is an expert. And he is timely. And is always looking out for the good of his customer. If he is your agent you can sleep well.
Lee D
Darrell is a very unique individual. His ability to see, when we seemed confused, is unmatched. He devotes himself to ensuring every topic is not just covered, but understood. I can tell Darrell loves what he does, by the passion he puts into it every day. He comes highly recommended from several different avenues! Enjoy your time with him, you'll end up missing a "friend" when your turn is up.
Josh F.
What an amazing person, let alone amazing realtor! Darrell is a patient person with a great spark to ignite a fire and get the ball rolling! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him, and developed a friendship along the way! We would highly recommend Darrell to find or sell your home!
Joshua F
Darrell is amazingly knowledgeable when it comes to real estate. He is very thorough and always handles every deal with professionalism and commitment. Highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs.
Soraida C.
Darrell DeWard made finding our home possible. We had a tricky and varying set of criteria that would've frozen most realtors in their tracks. In fact, it did exactly that with our first realtor who didn't seem to know how to get a handle on what we wanted, and frankly didn't expend the effort to try. After months of frustration, we found Darrell while acting as our own realtor out of necessity. He made a lot of promises about who he was and what he could do for us, and in an act that has become far too rare these days, he absolutely delivered and then some!
Every aspect of our home purchase was handled expertly, efficiently and with an overwhelming sense of care for finding us exactly what we wanted. Both Darrell and his wife worked off-hours, sometimes at night, well outside of their usual territory taking us to find a place our family could love and call home. Darrell connected us with a great lender and once we'd found our home, he and his team worked tirelessly to close what became an exceptionally complicated and difficult deal. They faced everything from non-communicative sellers, the listing agent going on vacation, a set of antiquated property restrictions, even helping us navigate flood insurance and site surveys; and through all of it he and his team never faltered. He literally reads EVERYTHING in every piece of paperwork, and found buried deep in the title paperwork a major restriction that could've stopped us from being able to raise animals on our property (a huge part of our ongoing lifeplan), and then tracked previous owners across multiple states to have it removed in time for our closing. He's basically Batman with a realtors license.
In very simple terms, we have a home we love. Every day my wife and I say to each other "We still can't believe this is ours", and it absolutely wouldn't have been possible without Darrell. He'll never truly understand how much his efforts mean to our family, but we have a beautiful, safe place to raise our children and gather our family because of all he and his team did to get us there. I recommend him to anyone and everyone who'll listen. He's a man of integrity who honestly and truly cares about his clients and their families, and has the talent and expertise to ensure they find their dream.
Ryan N
Darrell is exceptional. He is a fantastic resource with deep knowledge of the Grand Rapids real estate market. He provides fantastic customer support with proactive updates and prompt feedback and he gets exceptional results. Darrell helped us navigate the waters of an especially tricky investment property sale and was able to sell the property above list price in a matter of days. In short, if you use another realtor when looking to buy or sell investment property on the West side of MI, you are doing yourself a disservice.
Benjamin B.
You are an intrepid problem solver! And every time I ever called to ask about something, no matter what it was, you said you would take care of it, and did. You made the process of selling and buying a home... easy.
Marcia J.
Darrell recently sold my old schoolhouse. Darrell continues to make the journey as easy for me as possible and with his years of experience and dedication, I couldn't have been happier with his services and continued support during the process. I will be continuing to utilize Darrell as my purchasing agent when we are ready to start looking for our next home. I strongly recommend using Darrell when you are ready to find your next nest!
Christina S.
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You benefit from my “full service”. There are a lot of elements that need to be considered between the first time you look at a house and walking away with the keys to your new home. From looking at as many houses as you need to, to getting an offer accepted, to inspections and closing- and everything in between… I help you every step of the way. I make sure you are informed and will guide you every step of the way.
You benefit from my contacts and referrals. I have countless folks in my arsenal that help ensure you get the best service imaginable and at a discounted or the best price possible. I have people I can recommend for anything. And I mean anything- related to a house or real estate. Every week, I am referring my clients to someone- to help my clients- from a plumber to a lender, and anyone in between.
You benefit from my fabulous negotiation skills. These are words directly from one of my reviews. Many others have reviewed or provided testimonials highlighting my negotiation skills. I constantly negotiate on my clients behalf- whether it’s inspections, appliances, surveys, or anything else that’s involved in your transaction. You can be assured that you have a fabulous negotiator working on your behalf. If there’s extra money to be had, I’m going to find it and put it in your pocket. If there’s a quicker close or an easier way, I’m going to find it and make it happen for you.
My firms have tens of millions of dollars in annual revenues, with one of them being nationally and internationally recognized twice by Inc. Magazine. My business has been people. Recognizing talents, strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, to create business and client success is my specialty. So much so, that my business, my employees, and my income depends on "getting that right". Darrell makes the top of my list. I recognize qualities in Darrell that I look for in my businesses and value in friends. He is rock solid. Darrell is quick in assessing opportunities and situations. He is wise, connected, smart, quick-witted, and quick to offer help and share experiences that aids in making business decisions. He is business-savvy in the real estate industry, and combined with his deep integrity, he quickly becomes a trusted resource. He steps up to the plate to get things done. Those traits and his large body of professional and industry experiences afford Darrell a great perspective and toolkit for handling situations, scenarios, and transactions of all sizes and urgency. I simply cannot say enough in my recommendation of Darrell.
Linda C.
Darrell, Thanks so much for the AWESOME customer service during the transactions of selling our house & purchasing our new home. You took the time to make sure that we knew all the details of both sides; selling & purchasing. You were always looking out for our best interest and making sure that those on the other side of the transaction were also treated fairly. You are a fabulous negotiator, exceptionally organized & always going above & beyond to make sure that the process was as low stress as possible... All while keeping the tight selling/buying process timeline on track. We never thought that putting an offer in on a house, putting ours on the market (in that order), closing on both properties & moving within 40 days (between Thanksgiving & Christmas no less) would be possible. But here we are in our new home that we love. Thanks again so much Darrell DeWard, you are the best of the best in the real estate world and beyond.
Steve W.
We just sold our fifth home thanks to Darrell's assistance. Darrell was beyond helpful in so many ways during the process but the part that impressed me the most about dealing with him was the time that he spent up front in listing our house. He truly understands the importance or marketing a home and spent countless hours preparing the listing before it went live (no "cookie cutter" approach as so many agents take). The results, he sold it within a week for just a few thousand under our asking price. Thank you for helping me and my family through this process Darrell.
Kevin F.
Darrell did a great job representing us as sellers. He was able to avoid some potential problems before they even arose with the mortgage process. He helped our home sell quickly and for the price we wanted. I would definitely recommend using him, he has a lot of experience in the Grand Rapids area and is an extreme professional!
Stone H.
I have come to greatly respect not only his incredible expertise in the area of real estate but also his impeccable character. Darrell is a man of integrity. Couple that with a savvy business sense and you have a winning combination. Darrell has been there to answer questions and meet whatever my needs since the completion of my home buying transaction. I would not for one second hesitate to recommend him to anyone. You are in good hands... with Darrell, what you see is what you get and what you will get is a smart, honest deal.
Sheila H.
He looked at a property that was, in my opinion, a trainwreck; and saw a vision... and created a true win-win for everyone. Darrell is extremely detail-oriented, which is important to me. He handles himself professionally. He is someone that I can trust to follow through with details.
Jeff L.
In the many closings I have conducted for Darrell, I have not had a time when the parties involved were unhappy with his performance. In fact, most of the time, there was another deal being put together during the closing. I have had nothing but good experiences with Darrell and would not hesitate to refer business to him.
Ken F.
Very caring individual who does his best for each client. He and his staff go beyond what is expected. He represented us very well. He responded quickly if we had questions.
Michael G.
Darrell was absolutely wonderful!
My husband and I have just bought our first home and we were obviously very nervous but also very clueless. Darrell made everything so much easier than we thought it would be and was always ready and able to answer any questions we had. His response time was incredible, especially when we would bug him on a weekend at night because we just saw a house pop up we loved and he would get us in the next day to see it! He also never made us feel like there was such thing as a dumb question. He was able to answer so many questions that we would of likely had to go elsewhere for, but due to his experience from his prior job of renovating homes he was greatly helpful and knowledgeable. We always felt that Darrell was on our side through it all, and really put his heart into everything he did for us. On top of all of these great things, he always has a happy disposition every time you see him which really shows how much he generally loves his job.
We 100% would recommend him to anyone!
P.s. we LOVE our new home!
Brittany B.
I recently used Darrell as my purchasing agent, and am happy to say he will also be representing me as my listing agent as well. I was truly lucky to have found Darrell and his team to represent me! He is very easy to work with, answers all my questions quickly, day or night, weekday or weekend. Darrell’s vast knowledge, experience and attention to detail is a huge benefit in the real estate market. Darrell makes me feel like I am his only client and walks with you every step of the way. Darrell and team are true professionals and I would highly recommend them to represent anyone!
Darrell also sold my Kentwood home in 8 hours, above asking price!
I was afraid that buying and selling a house at the same time would have been completely overwhelming, not with Darrell and team. The showings, inspections and documentation were seamless! The only thing that I had to worry about was moving my contents!
Trust me you will not be sorry if you work with Darrell and Team, they were priceless!
Connie R.
Darrell was amazing in helping us close on our perfect house as first time home buyers. He was very informative on the process and what the next step always was. We were very pleased with this experience.
Christa B.
We recently used Darrell as our purchasing and listing agent. When we started looking for houses, he was fast to get us in to see them, sometimes within an hour, which is crucial in today's market. We looked at many properties and he was patient with us until we found what we were looking for. He has a great eye for detail and pointed out things that we might have missed. When it came time to list our house, he had it on the market right away. He gave us staging ideas and improvement ideas, although we were resistant at first, when we did the improvements the house sold immediately. He was also able to get us extensions on the home we purchased with his excellent negotiating skills. He always answered our questions right away and never kept us wondering or waiting. At closing, he gave us his contacts with contractors he has worked with. It was great to feel like we gained a friend and were not just another client. I would not hesitate to use Darrell again.
Connie K.
Having Darrell as our agent was a great experience. He was honest, intentional, and professional. Each time we ran into an issue, he was calm and reassured us that he would resolve it. He always followed through with urgency. He went above and beyond by showing up to the inspection and the title signing, which is not typical or expected of realtors. He took notes at the inspection and presented them to the seller as a negotiation strategy. Darrell consistently proved to us that we were never alone throughout the entire house buying process, which is why I highly recommend him as your real estate expert.
Rose R.
Darrell helped us get a great deal on a house we recently bought! He took care of every detail and made us feel like we were his only clients. I could rely on him with every request, didn't have to ask twice. He has a vast network of contacts and he really understands the investment market in Grand Rapids. Darrell gave us an edge with his advice on how to structure our offer. We really enjoyed working with him!
Irina C.
I was referred to Darrell by a friend who purchases investment properties for rent and he had high praise for Darrell so I gave him a shot. I immediately noticed a difference between him and previous realtors. Given that I live out of state, I had to rely on Darrell to be my eyes and ears. He gained my trust by being very detailed in his assessment of the property that I eventually purchased. After he went to an open house for the property, he wrote a lengthy email which outlined his overall assessment, specific pros, items that would need to be fixed, and other considerations. He also took a lot of pictures of items that you wouldn't typically see on Zillow or RedFin. All of this along with a few conversations with Darrell had me feeling pretty good about making a strong offer on the property. Since he does investment real estate himself, he had some unique perspectives that you don't get with a regular realtor. After I closed on the property, Darrell was still attentive and made sure we had an addendum for the seller's agent to remove any remaining items in the house since that was one of the contingencies. It was a good thing we had this in place because the seller failed to move everything out prior to close. This saved me about $1,000 in cash that it would've taken to move everything. I would highly recommend Darrell as a realtor - especially if you're an investor.
David J.
Darrell helped me buy my first home! He was very personable, prompt, knowledgeable, and, resourceful. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home.
Darrell made me feel like a priority, answered all of my questions with urgency and just really made the home buying process comfortable and fun.
Stacy B.
(After several prior unsuccessful experiences with other real estate agents), Darrell answered and within minutes I knew he was going to be the one. The process of buying a home can be very stressful and with Darrell, he was the one who literally did whatever it took. He took all my calls, all my requirements, was that trusted guide who challenged us and cared about us finding the right home. He was our eyes and ears and my proxy. He looked at dozens of homes and reported back. I knew he would get it done and he did. Once we found the right house we had some additional needs and yet again Darrell went wayyyy above and beyond in helping us on a daily basis. Anything I needed Darrell did whatever was in his power to make it happen for me. Keep one thing in mind, while he received a commission on the house sale, he received nothing for everything else he did for us. A thank you, appreciation for his efforts and a new friend...here we are in Michigan and loving it. If you want someone to work for you like no other, you need to give Darrell a shot. Guys like Darrell a one in a million and we were fortunate enough to find him.
Bud R.
We recently sold our house using Darrell as our realtor. Having Darrell as our agent was the best decision we made. From the very beginning to the very end, Darrell was a consummate professional. He is extremely responsive, insightful, upbeat and helpful. We could not have asked for a better experience in selling our home, which I firmly believe was all Darrell's doing. I highly recommend Darrell. He is a person of high integrity and character and we were lucky to have him as our realtor.
Phil A.
Darrell helped us get the perfect house for us in a very tough market. We had previously been trying on our own and with other agents for 5 months without success. He had strategies and advice that made our offer stand out.
Darlene H.
When we bought our first home years ago, we dealt with many people who worked in real estate that set us with the expectation that they did not care. Darrell made me rethink all that. He went above and beyond for me and my family in every aspect. I could not ask for more from somebody who is there to guide you through homes, and ALWAYS being there to answer questions.
His negotiating skills were fantastic, and he was just an overall pleasant guy. If you could go higher than 5 out of 5 stars, he would get it.
Miciaih P.
I enlisted Darrell's help in selling my home on the recommendation of friends who spoke very highly about his abilities as a Realtor and I am happy I did. Aside from being a friendly and personable man, he was an extremely competent Realtor who looked out for my best interests. He answered all of my questions. He advised me of what should be done to the house to make it sell well and what could be left alone. He recommended what I thought was a high selling price and the house sold for much more than I expected. It also sold in less than a month. He was on my side for the entire transaction. He handled and negotiated any situation that came up to my benefit and satisfaction. All of my calls to him or his staff (also pleasant and competent) were answered or returned promptly. I have no regrets about choosing him and would do it again. I very highly recommend Darrell whether selling or buying. He works only for you.
Kathy C.
I just have to let you know that you’re the master of seller concessions! [getting a seller to pay your buyers closing costs] You’re literally the only realtor that I’ve seen consistently get them for his [buyer] clients throughout the crazy seller’s market we’re in. Every other agent I’ve seen try gets turned away pretty quick.
Blaine, Lender
Darrell is amazingly knowledgeable when it comes to real estate. He is very thorough and always handles every deal with professionalism and commitment. Highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs.
Soraida C.
Darrell DeWard made finding our home possible. We had a tricky and varying set of criteria that would've frozen most realtors in their tracks. In fact, it did exactly that with our first realtor who didn't seem to know how to get a handle on what we wanted, and frankly didn't expend the effort to try. After months of frustration, we found Darrell while acting as our own realtor out of necessity. He made a lot of promises about who he was and what he could do for us, and in an act that has become far too rare these days, he absolutely delivered and then some!
Every aspect of our home purchase was handled expertly, efficiently and with an overwhelming sense of care for finding us exactly what we wanted. Both Darrell and his wife worked off-hours, sometimes at night, well outside of their usual territory taking us to find a place our family could love and call home. Darrell connected us with a great lender and once we'd found our home, he and his team worked tirelessly to close what became an exceptionally complicated and difficult deal. They faced everything from non-communicative sellers, the listing agent going on vacation, a set of antiquated property restrictions, even helping us navigate flood insurance and site surveys; and through all of it he and his team never faltered. He literally reads EVERYTHING in every piece of paperwork, and found buried deep in the title paperwork a major restriction that could've stopped us from being able to raise animals on our property (a huge part of our ongoing lifeplan), and then tracked previous owners across multiple states to have it removed in time for our closing. He's basically Batman with a realtors license.
In very simple terms, we have a home we love. Every day my wife and I say to each other "We still can't believe this is ours", and it absolutely wouldn't have been possible without Darrell. He'll never truly understand how much his efforts mean to our family, but we have a beautiful, safe place to raise our children and gather our family because of all he and his team did to get us there. I recommend him to anyone and everyone who'll listen. He's a man of integrity who honestly and truly cares about his clients and their families, and has the talent and expertise to ensure they find their dream.
Ryan N
Darrell is exceptional. He is a fantastic resource with deep knowledge of the Grand Rapids real estate market. He provides fantastic customer support with proactive updates and prompt feedback and he gets exceptional results. Darrell helped us navigate the waters of an especially tricky investment property sale and was able to sell the property above list price in a matter of days. In short, if you use another realtor when looking to buy or sell investment property on the West side of MI, you are doing yourself a disservice.
Benjamin B.
When this process started I didn't know where we were going to land but you performed exceptionally well in the midst of some real challenges with the property and the sale. We are extremely appreciative of your time and effort and you certainly hit a home run.
Benjamin B.
You are an intrepid problem solver! And every time I ever called to ask about something, no matter what it was, you said you would take care of it, and did. You made the process of selling and buying a home... easy.
Marcia J.
Darrell and his team were a pleasure to work with. His well-executed plan for selling our commercial property went smoothly from start to finish, and we were able to sell the property for more than I had hoped. I would highly recommend Darrell to anyone looking to sell a property.
Greg H.
Darrell went above and beyond for us with the sale of our commercial property. We had 24 offers in one week that he had to wade through, looking out for our best interest every step of the way. He provided construction contacts and expertise that we didn't even know we needed. Darrell is professional, trustworthy and very easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Joni H.
I work with off-market properties all the time through my connections- properties from investors, foreclosures, estates, etc. This means I can let you know about properties that the rest of the world doesn’t know about.
You benefit from my experience (being in a buyer’s shoes hundreds of times). I learned tactics on how to find great properties… starting with knowing where to look… and perfecting the entire process to closing… and after. I know the pressure a buyer can feel… and I have systems for every aspect of the journey to help ensure it is as stress-free as possible for you.
You benefit from my being aggressive. If you want a good deal in this real estate market, you need to have an aggressive agent working for you. That starts with knowing WHERE to look for houses. I’ll get you setup in my system and give you direct portal access. This is going to differ from all the other things you’ve seen (Zillow, Trulia, Homes, etc.). Don’t get me wrong, they are popular and nice looking websites, but they are terribly outdated and provide outdated and erroneous info. Sites like these are third-party and syndicated websites/applications. That means they rely on sources like the MLS and township and county sites to provide them with info. I’ll get you connected with THE SOURCE which will give you the info in real-time… and… notify you immediately when a new home gets listed that fits your criteria. That’s the first step in getting you a good deal on a home. Then… we need to be one of the first people, if not the first people, in that home. I make myself available to show my buyers homes at all hours and days. Then we follow my 5 step system to help ensure our offer gets accepted once we’ve found a winner.
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You benefit from my savvy. I know how to write creative offers which are designed to optimize the chances of them being accepted. I’ve learned countless tactics over the years which I use to help get your offer accepted while still providing you with essential contingencies you desire.
You benefit from my construction knowledge. Most agents don’t have the foggiest idea of what it cost to do most repairs or updates to a home. OK, maybe some know the basics- things they’ve done in their home- carpet cleaning, the cost of a new fridge. But what about repairing a specific type of plumbing leak, adding a bedroom in the basement, hanging a prehung door, replacing the tile flooring in the bath with LVT, updating a kitchen, relocating a gas line so the stove can be gas connected, adding a water softener or whole-house reverse osmosis drinking system? I can quickly give you a ballpark figure… and… provide you with the impact it will have on the value/ sales price or closing time frame. I have the experience with construction and contractors to have the know-how to problem-solve. This is beneficial if you are thinking about updates or fixes to a home you are considering. It provides you with the competitive edge over the other buyers looking at the same home because I can help you see the potential in a home.
You benefit from my experience working with high-pressure, high-motivation situations. I’ve had to help many clients find a home in very short periods of time and/or under unusual circumstances and I work very well under pressure.
You benefit from my being extremely client-driven. Everything I do is for my client. I ignore the stuff about volume and ensure that each of my clients is superbly taken care of. I listen. I look you in the eye. Your needs, situation, and plans/ goals are very important to me and I help put together a plan that achieves them. I attend all my closings. I attend all my buyers’ inspections. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer buying a home for $100k, or selling a home for $1M, I’m there every step of the way.
You benefit from my excellent customer service. I regularly provide my clients with unorthodox stuff- like quotes on cable internet, trash companies, and countless other things. What most would consider outside the realm of service to their real estate clients, I consider it routine and am happy to have the opportunity to serve my clients.
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You benefit from my workarounds to problems that exist or come up. I often solve issues that most agents haven’t been able to and most of the time, without even bothering my client with it. When you’ve been in the trenches hundreds of times like I have been buying and selling a home, you can expect I know my way around.
I make sure that every dollar remains in your pocket where it belongs. This is not only a result of my 20+ years in the business as a house-flipper, but a combination of unique know-how and great relationships with everyone in the business. Most agents are not familiar with some of the unique Whether you are buying or selling, I also provide a unique level of service from beginning to end which ensures every dollar of yours stays in your pocket where it belongs.
I set proper expectations so that my clients know what to expect. But then I shoot for the stars… and I often hit them. On occasion, we have to settle for the moon and my clients are still thrilled with my service.
One of my strongest assets is my problem-solving ability– particularly when it comes to real estate (problems with a home, title work, negotiation, etc.). I specialize in coming up with creative ways to solve challenging situations and get things done.
I pray for each of my clients every week– and usually more often than that. That my client finds a home that they are happy with, that they get a good price. I pray that God uses me to help them every step of the way. That this process, which is normally stressful and frustrating, is a peaceful- and even an exciting and enjoyable one.