“I’m thrilled because you were able to get done in 1 month what would have taken me 3 months. I’m telling everyone in my office about your team.”

Joy Brown, Broker, CRS and GRI, Prudential Preferred REALTORS®

“I have been working with Great Lakes Home Solutions as an Elite Agent in Grand Rapids for almost 4 years. After many frustrating hours of trying to negotiate my own short-sales, Great Lakes became a welcome addition to my business team.

We have closed dozens of transactions together, and never once did I have to deal with the lender. The team is experts in short-sale negotiations, and is a pleasure to work with. The best part is I receive full commission checks, along with the promised commission bonuses.

The Sellers have been so relieved to be out of their situation, because their accounts were completely settled, and neither they nor the Buyers were charged anything by Great Lakes. I am yet to encounter anyone in the Real Estate industry so focused on solving families’ problems. The professionals at Great Lakes Home Solutions will not only add real dollars to your bottom line, they will free up your time to concentrate on your other transactions.”

Dan Rabourn, RE/MAX of Grand Rapids Inc.

“After failing to close 3 out of 3 of my own short sale listings, I knew I needed help. So did my clients. ‘Duties to clients’ is a cornerstone promise of the Realtor® Code of Ethics. I quickly learned that I could not do this alone. I needed some experts on my side.

Reluctant to refer my clients to just anyone, I did some homework. With so many recent fraud investigations regarding companies that offer cash for houses and other misleading scams, I was determined to do things right.

Great Lakes Homes Solutions became my solution! I reviewed their system and ran it by my broker, attorney, and title company. I now feel confident in being able to close my short sale transactions, and also feel relieved at having less overall liability by NOT being involved in the short sale negotiation itself. For my clients who need my help the most, working with Great Lakes has surpassed all of our expectations.”

Laura Kolenda, Keller Williams

“Great Lakes Home Solutions got the job done!  We were impressed with their knowledge of the foreclosure and short sale processes and were amazed by the systems they have developed and use very effectively.  We will use Great Lakes again."

The Veenstra Team, Evenboer-Walton REALTORS®

“I have been working with Great Lakes Home Solutions for about 6 months now. They are good at what they do. The deals we’ve closed I was paid the normal full commission. Best of all, the seller’s account was completely settled and they were able to avoid a foreclosure on their record.

The seller was so relieved & grateful to be out of this situation. Great Lakes charged nothing to the buyer/seller and I never had to deal with the lender.

The professionals at Great Lakes Home Solutions simply must be on your team. They will add real dollars to your bottom line.

I’ve been an Elite agent and get a steady stream of new listings from Great Lakes for sellers that aren’t working with a Realtor®.

Check out Great Lakes, they make short sales a lot easier to do.”

Doug Yntema, Broker, Assist-2-Sell

"Was impressed with the professionalism and organizational skills that was demonstrated during the short sale process.  Communication between all involved was unsurpassed.  Appreciated their resources and ability to work with the banks which saved much phone time and frustration on the agent's end. Having someone who knows the system on the agents side and can intelligently deal with the representative of the bank on the other side makes it easier than calling myself and hoping the person on the other end knows what they are doing.

Thank you for your help and getting us through the process."

Holly Hollett, Jaqua REALTORS®

“I have truly enjoyed working with Great Lakes Home Solutions. I have worked with them on numerous short sales and each time they have done an exceptional job. Never before have I met anyone in their line of business so focused on helping families. They know just how to prepare the paperwork and present each case so that the lenders will listen and understand. They’re fair and honest and they get the job done. As a Realtor®, short sales can be confusing, frustrating and time consuming. Great Lakes takes care of all that, and I never have to speak to a lender once!”

Erin Cramer, ERA Network Real Estate

“I had very limited success with short sales and had decided not to list them anymore. Then some of my friends found themselves in a foreclosure situation. They were despondent and ready to give up, so I reluctantly agreed to list their home. After several months of getting nowhere with the bank, I hooked up with Great Lakes Home Solutions.

Within days they had negotiated terms with the first and second mortgage banks and had a green light to sell the home at a very reasonable price. I ended up bringing the buyer in and we closed within one month of sending my buyer’s offer to them.

Free of the home that they could not afford, and with a statement showing zero debt owed to the bank, the sellers have gone from depressed to excited about the future.

Everyone on the team is very professional and they show genuine concern for the people they work with. They are a true pleasure to deal with and have filled a gap in my real estate career by enabling me to deal effectively with short sale clients. I now look forward to short sale listings!”

Curt Hausser, Appleland Realty

“Great Lakes Home Solutions did a very good job with the short sale transaction that I just completed.  They were responsive to all questions & returned all emails and phone calls promptly.  In addition, they were very knowledgeable and upfront about the entire process.  I would definitely recommend and refer them in the future.”

Steve Schuitema, Associate Broker, Nexes Realty

I would like to personally thank you for the A+ job you did assisting the seller's of 1780 Glenvale Ct. As a Realtor and after 41 months of marketing without you, I had my doubts that this deal would close. You proved otherwise! Your dedication and professionalism is why your company will continue to be a success.

This deal offered its challenges not only because of the uniqueness of the property, but also because this was my parent's home, the home that I grew up in. I thank you for making this a smooth transaction.

We hope the new owner enjoys their new home... thanks to you and your staff!

Arthur Vachon, Five Start Real Estate

Just a short note to thank you once again for a very smooth and professional Short Sale transaction and closing.  Your professional staff makes Short Sales transactions as easy, if not easier than traditional Real Estate transactions. Looking forward to working with Great Lakes Home Solutions, Inc in the near future.

Gene Weeks, Associate Broker, Appleland Realty

“Great Lakes made the short sale process happen.  If they had not been involved in this case, I doubt if a closing would ever have occurred. They were pleasant to work with, knowledgeable and went above and beyond my expectations.  I will defiantly recommend them to other clients and REALTORS.”

Marsha Galbreath, Associate Broker, Prudential Preferred REALTORS