Rooted in West Michigan, Committed to Your Success
Meet Tara - As a native of Grand Rapids, Tara has witnessed the remarkable transformation of her hometown and embraces everything about West Michigan’s vibrant community, culture, and spaces. A proud graduate of Grand Valley State University with 12 years of real estate experience since starting her career in 2014, Tara combines her deep local knowledge with professional expertise to guide clients through successful real estate journeys.
Tara maintains a strong pulse on local developments by both living and working in West MI, cultivating relationships with peers and local business owners, and actively volunteering or working along side organizations such as Ada Downtown Development Authority, Ada Farmers Market, GR's Neighborhood Business Alliance and other various neighborhood/ business associations. This community involvement gives her clients an edge in understanding market trends and neighborhood dynamics.
Meet Julie - Julie brings 7 years of licensed real estate experience complemented by an exceptional background in home rehabilitation and design.
A West Michigan native with a passionate eye for potential, Julie has transformed countless properties, often completing the renovations herself. Her hands-on approach led her to establish her own home staging company in 2020, which has experienced remarkable growth. Beyond her design expertise, Julie is dedicated to empowering other women with practical skills, teaching them how to use tools and make home improvements independently. Her love for transformation extends to her personal life, where she dedicates time to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs.
Tara maintains a strong pulse on local developments by both living and working in West MI, cultivating relationships with peers and local business owners, and actively volunteering or working along side organizations such as Ada Downtown Development Authority, Ada Farmers Market, GR's Neighborhood Business Alliance and other various neighborhood/ business associations. This community involvement gives her clients an edge in understanding market trends and neighborhood dynamics.
Meet Julie - Julie brings 7 years of licensed real estate experience complemented by an exceptional background in home rehabilitation and design.
A West Michigan native with a passionate eye for potential, Julie has transformed countless properties, often completing the renovations herself. Her hands-on approach led her to establish her own home staging company in 2020, which has experienced remarkable growth. Beyond her design expertise, Julie is dedicated to empowering other women with practical skills, teaching them how to use tools and make home improvements independently. Her love for transformation extends to her personal life, where she dedicates time to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs.
Our Shared MissionTogether
Together, Tara and Julie share a profound commitment to helping clients navigate the real estate market with confidence and clarity. While they excel in all aspects of buying and selling homes throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan, they find particular fulfillment in guiding women toward financial independence through strategic real estate investments.
Their complementary skills, Tara’s community connections and market knowledge paired with Julie’s design expertise and renovation experience—create a comprehensive support system for clients at every stage of their real estate journey. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property to its best advantage, or building wealth through real estate investment, Tara, Julie, and their team of passionate Realtors provide the education, expertise, and encouragement to make your goals reality.
Their complementary skills, Tara’s community connections and market knowledge paired with Julie’s design expertise and renovation experience—create a comprehensive support system for clients at every stage of their real estate journey. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property to its best advantage, or building wealth through real estate investment, Tara, Julie, and their team of passionate Realtors provide the education, expertise, and encouragement to make your goals reality.
Our Areas of Expertise
New Construction
Vacant Land
Home Sellers/Listings
Home Buyers
First Time Buyers
Veteran Home Sellers/Buyers
Relocation
Home Staging & Design
Community Guides
Vacant Land
Home Sellers/Listings
Home Buyers
First Time Buyers
Veteran Home Sellers/Buyers
Relocation
Home Staging & Design
Community Guides
What Our Clients Say
"Tara is an incredible talent. She is truly one of the lucky few who do what they love for a living, and it shows at every step of the process. The purchase of our first home would have been a nightmare had it not been for her. She made the whole process as smooth as possible. Aside from her work ethic, you can tell that she truly cares about the people she works with. You honestly couldn't do better for a real estate professional."
Tyler - Seller (GR - Creston Neighborhood)
"Tara is an AMAZING realtor! My partner and I met with her without an inkling of an idea of the home buying process, and she not only met with us at times that were outside of normal business hours, but she educated us, and was super professional, patient, and thorough. Tara will go above and beyond the call of duty to help you find your dream home. We are in our home still, and our relationship did not stop at the close date/signing the paperwork; and I consider her a fellow "furmomma" and friend. You will not be disappointed!"
Nicole - First Time Home Buyer (Comstock Park, MI)
"Tara is a wonderful realtor who I will absolutely be using again in the future. Tara was organized, detailed and motivated regarding the sale my property. Although she did not assist me in buying on this occasion, it is obvious that she is extremely knowledgeable in that area as well. Tara is very quick at the turnaround of paperwork, photography, listings, showings, open houses, etc. I told her I would like to list my property on Tuesday and pictures were taken by the end of the week and the listing was posted by Sunday morning and by Monday afternoon I receive and accepted an awesome offer. Tara goes above and beyond and does not hesitate in going to bat for her clients."
Taylor R. - Seller (Jenison, MI)
"Tara was so wonderful to work with. She taught us so much about houses and the buying process that we never would have known without her. She made everything so simple for us and took the stress out of the buying process. We would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone that is in need of a realtor!"
Cortney - First Time Home Buyer (Dorr, MI)
