Testimonials


The third house I have sold and first time working with Michael. I have never had a better experience or easier selling process. The level of professionalism, market knowledge and dedication to his clients surpasses that of any other Relator I have worked with. From start to finish he was able to handle everything quickly and efficiently. From stunning marketing photos, to marketing and handling the offer process I felt confident I was in good hands and consistent updates so I always knew what was happening. I was able to sell faster and get more than expected for my home than ever before. Buying or selling your home, there is no one better to put your trust in. He cares about his clients and building relationships. As a house flipper I have always bounced around with Realtors because I never felt like I was “getting my money’s worth”. I am glad that I found Michael, as I have found my Realtor for life!

Tucker S.

Having Michael as our agent was like having a friend in the inside looking for a home for us.  Very knowledgeable and professional.  I will definitely recommend him!  Thank you Michael, we love our HOME!

Badrie S

We love working with Michael!! We have a few times and it’s always a great experience! We appreciate his knowledge of our local area and his honesty. I would highly recommend him to anyone house hunting!
Deb S.

Michael did an awesome job selling my house and helping me with buying a new house. Excellent skills and knowledge of the real estate business. Was always very responsive when I had a question or concerns.
David V.

Two months ago, I decided to buy a house. My first house, and despite the many worries associated the biggest investments of my life thus far, it was one of the easiest. I’ve heard the process of buying a house can be exhausting. Lengthly, time-consuming, inconvenient, disappointing. That was not my experience at all. After browsing the available houses in the area from my phone and viewing my choices, Michael completely took care of everything else. I would never think buying a house could be so easy. I didn’t even have to pay a dime at signing. I hope everyone’s experience is as good as mine. Thanks again Michael! I will be telling all my loved ones who to talk to when purchasing a new home.
Steve B.

Michael sold our home in early 2019. I am confident that his connections and network across West Michigan led to the quick sale and closing! He hosted an open house shortly after we listed and shared that it had been one of his most well attended open houses! Selling a home (and relocating out of state) can be overwhelming, but it was a relief to have things go so smoothly! Thanks, Michael!
Katherine Casey

Michael, Thank you for all of your hard work, frequent communication, availability, and overall professionalism in betting 6625 Waybridge closed.  I am very grateful that you were the other agent for this deal because you worked through all of the challenges together with us.  I am wishing you the best for the rest of the year, you savage!  Thanks.
Jeff M.

Michael is amazing. Honest, kind, very knowledgeable and savvy, responsive, and an advocate for his clients and their best interests. We have used him to buy two houses and sell one and I would never use anyone else.-
jmlundborg

Michael was an excellent partner in finding the right property when we relocated from Chicago. He was very patient and attentive, as we desired to see a diverse range of homes in many different locations. We valued his honest input on neighborhoods and pricing and his ability to be available on a moment’s notice, if possible. He was not hesitant to go to bat for us when we placed offers on homes. He also has great support staff at his office if we required assistance while he was unavailable. We would use Michael as our realtor again and we highly recommend him!
Purchased in Grand Rapids

Michael was professional, responsive and fun to work with. He clearly knew the market and how to appropriately price and sell my home. The home sold within a week of being listed!
Purchased in Ada

Michael is incredibly knowledgeable, creative and funny! Most importantly, he has an eye for detail and will work non stop to make sure each client has a smooth and pleasant experience. We have a local magazine and Michael does an outstanding job meeting with homeowners and writing about their homes for us every month. We love him!
Leigh Hunt

During an extremely chaotic 18 month window, Michael facilitated the sale of my dream home in Cascade; the purchase of a home in EGR (from a difficult seller, and in need of multiple improvements); then profitably selling that home within a year.

Michael was not only extremely professional and efficient, but also charming and caring. His attention to detail was impeccable. When we hit the unexpected glitches – along with a few surprises – Michael was there to handle the situation in a timely manner. He even helped me unpack, sort, and organize!

I have referred him to friends who have also appreciated his professionalism and ability to make major life changes with ease.

Gina H

In regards to utilizing Michael Kooistra as a realtor, I highly recommend his services. I have worked with him to both buy and sell a home. When buying a home, it was several years ago when the housing market wasn’t doing well and banks could not process the sale of many homes in a timely manner. Michael stuck with us through 16 different offers before we finally got our home. It was an extremely frustrating situation and Michael remained positive throughout!

My family was recently offered an opportunity to relocate out of state.  When I contacted Michael and mentioned we had to go through a relocation company he didn’t bat an eye. The relocation company was frustrating to deal with and wanted every document ever created. Michael dealt with it with ease. I was a bundle of anxiety trying to get ready to move out of state. Michael was very patient and reassuring even when I was not. With Michael’s work our home sold quickly and for a great price!  I’m very grateful for all the hard work he has done on our behalf. If I ever get the chance to return to the West Michigan Area I know my first call will be to Michael Kooistra!

Alison McClure

I had the pleasure to work with Michael for the first time. He was very helpful on the process and gave great ideas on how to make my condo ready for sale. He was able to negotiate a great deal for me on the final sale. I would recommend Michael and his team to anyone looking to list and sell their home. Great Job Michael!

Tim Spehar

I employed Michael to help me find a condo in the GR area. Michael is an expert in the field of real estate. He loves what he does and his knowledge and passion makes him one of the best. Michael was on top of every request that I made. He makes you feel like you are the only client he has. Michael wants what is best for his clients and will go the extra mile to help you find what you are looking for.

Ted B.

I have had the pleasure of Michael’s assistance for selling, purchasing and renting homes over the last 12 years. His excellent level of professionalism, his advocacy for his clients, his attention to detail and commitment to bringing a transaction to closing in a timely fashion are only a few of the reasons I keep returning for his services.

Sheila VanZile

Michael, It was great working with you on our deal (104 Graceland). You were very easy and understanding, so that was much appreciated. I hope to work together again.

Jane (fellow Realtor)

Michael Kooistra is a man of great integrity and dedication to his work. He knows the real estate business inside and out, cares about his clients and perseveres despite what sometimes seems to be insurmountable odds. He has an almost prophetic feel for the market and is not afraid to tell you like it is. Calm and confident under pressure, Michael succeeds where others can’t. We are so glad that we chose Michael Kooistra to sell our house and happily give him the highest recommendation.

David and Michelle Bottrall

The service Michael Kooistra provides is unmatchable. I found his honest and up front approach very refreshing. He was accessible to me, no matter what I needed, throughout the entire process. And made the experience fun and stress-free. I recommend him over and over again.

Janelle

Michael was an excellent partner in finding the right property when we relocated from Chicago. He was very patient and attentive, as we desired to see a diverse range of homes in many different locations. We valued his honest input on neighborhoods and pricing and his ability to be available on a moment’s notice, if possible. He was not hesitant to go to bat for us when we placed offers on homes. He also has great support staff at his office if we required assistance while he was unavailable. We would use Michael as our realtor again and we highly recommend him!

Eric Johnson and Andy Yates

My wife and I have now purchased two houses using Michael as our realtor and sold one house with him as well.

The process could not possibly gone smoother. He has an impeccable attention to detail and is consistently attentive to our specific desires.

During our sale his experience shines and he made what can be a completely frustrating experience both effortless and stress free. A few unexpected problems arose that Michael immediately solved for us, thus taking much of the anxiety out of the sale.

Michael is honest and pressure free. Through all of our interactions he has been professional and a pleasure to work with. We have recommended him to several of our friends looking for a realtor and would do so again.

Rob and Gwen B.

My wife and I have now purchased two houses using Michael as our realtor and sold one house with him as well.Hi Michael,

I want to thank you for your professional assistance in procuring my new home. I’m enjoying my new digs and will keep you in mind should I come across anyone who is in need of a Realtor.

The process could not possibly gone smoother. He has an impeccable attention to detail and is consistently attentive to our specific desires.

During our sale his experience shines and he made what can be a completely frustrating experience both effortless and stress free. A few unexpected problems arose that Michael immediately solved for us, thus taking much of the anxiety out of the sale.

Michael is honest and pressure free. Through all of our interactions he has been professional and a pleasure to work with. We have recommended him to several of our friends looking for a realtor and would do so again.

Randy

Michael’s knowledge and expertise in the real estate market made us confident that choosing him as our Realtor was definitely the right decision. He exudes professionalism and confidence even when faced with extenuating circumstances. Michael is trustworthy and honest and went above and beyond to help accommodate us during the entire transaction from first listing our home on the market to following up after the closing. We always felt we were in “good hands” and would highly recommend him to our friends and family!

Lisa & Ron

I have to tell you that I wish you could list every house I sell. Honestly in 14 years you are one of if not the best, most cooperative agents I have ever worked with. Thank you and your seller.

Vanessa (local Realtor)

Dear Michael,

We wanted to thank you for all of your efforts in moving us through the process of real estate hunting that culminated in the purchase of ….. You provided just the right perspective by showing us the range of properties available over a broad area and price range, and facilitating our process of thinking through what we really wanted. We appreciate your patience and the time you took to cover the “waterfront”. We appreciate the behind the scenes effort that this took. We are very please with where we have landed….You have helped make us very happy.

Bill & Rene

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