Darrell Deward

We were working with Susan to find a cottage and decided to throw her a curve ball in the middle of "hunting" and asked her to sell some property we owned. She found the perfect new buyers and it sold in approximately 2 weeks!

He was easy to work with and reliable. He was able to accommodate my requests even on short notice. The search for the perfect house took longer than I had expected, but he was able to help me through it all.

My wife and I have used Darrell and his team everytime we have purchased/sold a house. Everyone has been great, easy to work with and very accommodating to what we need. We have sold 2 houses, and bought 3 and everytime Darell and his team came through and made the deals happen with ease! 10/10 would recommend anyone on his team!

I had a great experience working with Darrell DeWard on my land purchase in the Holland area. Darrell was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. What I really appreciated was the extra effort he put in beyond just helping with the purchase. He provided a market analysis for my planned development in Holland and offered valuable insight into the area, the school district, and the potential of the property. He’s also been a great resource as I look ahead to developing and eventually selling the property. I would definitely recommend Darrell to anyone looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, dependable, and willing to go the extra mile for his clients. A well-deserved 5 stars!

I cannot say enough great things about working with Darrell and his team. When I decided to sell my home in Caledonia and purchase a condo in Byron Center, I expected the process to be complicated and stressful. Instead, Darrell and his team made everything incredibly smooth from start to finish. One of the most impressive aspects of the entire experience was that they successfully coordinated the sale of my home and the purchase of my condo so that both transactions closed on the same day. Their organization, communication, and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful transition feel seamless. Thanks to Darrell's expertise and guidance, I felt confident enough to waive my sale contingency, which helped get my offer accepted on my condo. His strategic approach and deep understanding of the market gave me complete confidence throughout the process. On the selling side, Darrell exceeded all expectations. He sold my Caledonia home in less than a week, generating multiple offers that ultimately drove the final sales price above asking price. I was amazed by how quickly everything came together and how smoothly the transaction progressed. Throughout the entire process, Darrell and his team were responsive, knowledgeable, and truly committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Their professionalism, market expertise, and dedication to their clients set them apart from other real estate professionals. If you're looking to buy or sell a home in Caledonia, Byron Center, or the surrounding area, I highly recommend Darrell and his team. I've already referred several people to them and will continue to do so. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and am so grateful for everything they did to make this move such a success!

Working with you has been such an incredible experience. You've now helped us buy and sell three properties, and I honestly can't imagine going through the process with anyone else. Real estate can be stressful, and we've definitely had our share of ups and downs, unexpected challenges, and moments where it felt overwhelming. Through it all, you stayed calm, kept us informed, answered every question, and fought hard to make sure we got the best possible outcome. Your dedication, honesty, and communication never wavered. Not only are you an amazing realtor, but you've also become a great friend. You genuinely care about your clients, and it shows in everything you do. You always go above and beyond, work tirelessly behind the scenes, and truly have your clients' best interests at heart. Thank you for helping us through three major milestones and for standing by us every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything you've done and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, hardworking, and caring realtor. You are simply the best!

Darrell Deward and team are truly top notch! I have been recommending them to everyone I know. He helped sell my home in Grand Rapids. When I bought a home, I worked with another agent and the experience was terrible. I felt so uneasy as I began this process of selling and looking for a realtor due to the past. However, Darrell was an exact opposite: his expertise driven from many years of experience, client centered focus and professional guidance throughout the entire process led to such a smooth transaction. He made sure I felt prepared with each step, providing lists of small things I could do to benefit the home and answering all of my questions (and I had a lot). He was able to sell my house very quickly and even at a much higher price point. You want Darrell in your corner because he will advocate for you and on behalf your interests. I will definitely seek him out in the future.

Eric was lovely to work with, especially as a first time homebuyer. He took the time to make sure we understood each step of the process and welcomed every question. Eric was always quick to reply with a clear answer which helped things go smoothly. He helped us figure out how to make things work best for our situation. Thanks Eric!

Eric did a great job as our realestate agent. He has great communication and availability for showings. Highly recomend him as he is very knowledgable about the whole process as well. 10/10 experience.

This was our first time purchasing and Kelsey made everything a breeze. She was so kind, helpful, responsive, and made sure everything was prepared for us along the way. She answered all of our questions we had and always advocated for us and went above and beyond throughout the whole process.

Kelsey did an amazing job helping us find our first house! She was very thorough and intentional. She never was pushy and always honest. She made sure we found the perfect starter house for us.

Darrell was great to work with and played a huge role in successfully selling my house in Grand Rapids. He was always available to answer questions and offered helpful advice on how to prepare and present my home. His knowledge and support made the whole process much easier than I expected. I would absolutely recommend Darrell to anyone looking to sell their home.

Darrell and his team were invaluable in helping us find and secure our home, in a time that was tough as a buyer. That is after they helped us sell our first home at or above what current market value was at the time. Every issue that did or could have affected the entire process was taken care of, so the only stress we encountered was signing our names on the dotted line committing to such a commitment (which he and his team were also able to talk us off the ledge on). 10/10 would recommend; thanks Icon!

Eric was great through the whole process of selling our home. We listed, showed, and closed our home all in less than 3 weeks! Highly recommend Eric as he is communicative, thorough, and supportive. Very honest and realistic!

Darrell and his entire team are truly exceptional to work with! Initially, we were dreading the whole process of trying to sell our home, but Darrell walked us through it every step of the way, and in the end it actually ended up being a pleasant experience--something we never thought possible! Darrell is a real estate expert in every sense of the word. Not only is he highly competent and experienced, but he is professional, personable, honest, fair and transparent. His response times were always prompt and he is a great communicator. He worked really hard behind the scenes on our behalf, and as a result absorbed a lot of the stress for us. Everything regarding our home sale went according to plan, as Darrell predicted it would. Actually, it ended up turning out even better than we had hoped for, as Darrell was able to negotiate over our asking price for us; had a home inspection waived; and gained us extended possession time so we can remain in our current home until our new construction home is finished. We highly recommend working with Darrell and his team, they do not disappoint! Lisa Walsh & Jim Anderson Rockford, Michigan

A huge thanks to Team Darrell DeWard! ?? Darrell gave us spot-on advice to get our house ready, and it sold in just a couple of days with multiple offers. He even worked around our tenants with a creative showing schedule. Thanks again for an amazing experience! We highly recommend Darrell and his team!!

Working with Darrell was great! Not only did he help my mom get the home that she wanted, within her price range & in the exact neighborhood she wanted, he also got her a great price on the sale of her home. We were also on a very tight time schedule regarding the closing of both homes, but Darrell and his team were able to make it happen. I am very thankful for all his hard work and expertise in the real estate field.

Excellent service all the way around they helped us buy a home during the height of COVID and a crazy market. Now there are more available houses in West MI, they helped us find and purchase our dream home! We thought there was no way we could get this home, but they really know what they are doing. Their experience in realty and in this market has shown through time and again. They understood our needs and came through. They helped us structure an offer that worked well for us. We are using them to sell our current home as well. We couldn’t recommend them enough. As an update to my review above: we have now successfully bought two homes with this amazing team in the past five years and sold one. If things work out we won't be buying another home anytime soon, if ever. We will miss working with this team! However, I will always recommend them to anyone I hear of who is looking to buy or sell a home in West Michigan.

I couldn't be happier with my experience from the DeWard Team. As a first time homebuyer, Darrell's extensive experience/knowledge of the industry helped me tremendously and made the process smooth sailing. Darrell is able to think outside of the box and use creative strategies that made my offer stand out and win a multiple offer situation. I am so in love with my new home!! He is also very responsive and worked around my busy schedule for showings. Great guy and great team! Highly highly recommend!

The Deward real estate team is hands down the best I’ve ever worked with! Christina Deward was professional, easy to work with, and incredibly knowledgeable. From start to finish, she made the process seamless and stress-free. I always felt confident knowing she had my best interests in mind and knew exactly what to look out for. Her expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to finding the perfect home made all the difference. If you’re looking for a top-notch realtor who truly cares about her clients, Christina is the one!

Kelsey did an absolutely amazing job helping us buy our first home. Was very thorough and did not push us to do anything we didn’t want to do. Very easy to work with.

My husband and I recently bought our first home and we can’t thank Eric Z. enough for his continuous hard work, dedication and help throughout the whole process. He is diligent and personable which made our time working with him a great experience. He took the time to hear exactly what we wanted and helped us get our dream home! Through clear, constant communication and help with seller concessions, he helped us get an amazing deal on a beautiful home. Thank you so much Eric!!

Team DeWard is the best out there! My husband and I have used them for buying/selling our homes every time and they never disappoint. They are very quick and very efficient in everything they do. There is also always communication between us and them which I very much appreciate. Thank you team DeWard for everything you do for us!!

Excellent service all the way around they helped us buy a home during the height of COVID and a crazy market. Now there are more available houses in West MI, they helped us find and purchase our dream home! We thought there was no way we could get this home, but they really know what they are doing. Their experience in realty and in this market has shown through time and again. They understood our needs and came through. They helped us structure an offer that worked well for us. We are using them to sell our current home as well. We couldn’t recommend them enough.

I cannot express how impressed I am with Darrell DeWard Real Estate Group. I have to admit, I was nervous about finding a competent realtor. Darrell was referred to me by a relative. I'm so grateful that my cousin referred me to Darrell because he is extremely detailed, knowledgeable, and responsive. And super nice to work with, which is a bonus. He found issues with a purchase agreement that would likely have been overlooked by most (some realtors are not as professional). Darrell's advice on prepping my home to get it ready to sell was so helpful, particularly because I had not sold a home in many years. You will be so happy if you use choose Darrell DeWard's team and you will get great results. They are fantastic to work with!!!

I would have been lost without Eric! Went above and beyond at every opportunity and made a complicated process seem so quick and easy. I get so lost in paperwork and processes and permits, Eric always took it upon himself to learn everything and make sure it got done. I felt like I could just go on auto-pilot and he would take care of it. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

Eric was amazing to work with while we closed on a piece of land. He went above and beyond expectations and made the whole process incredibly smooth. We are so glad we were able to work with Eric and would recommend him to anybody looking to buy or sell a home in the area!

Darrell and his team are the best! They helped my Fiancé and I find the perfect home we were looking for. Darrell is incredibly knowledgeable when going over the house, pointing out things most people (Myself included) wouldn’t even notice. Whenever we found a home we were interested in, we would always receive a prompt and VERY detailed response going over everything the house had to offer. That gave us even more confidence when we found the perfect home for our needs. I highly recommend Darrell, Kristina, and the entire team at Darrell Deward Real Estate!

Susan was with us the entire way and always able to answer any questions. If there was something she was not sure of she would find out the answer before trying to make one up!! She is not only my realtor but a friend.

"Working with Eric was an absolute pleasure during our relocation from California to Michigan. His dedication and attention to detail were evident from the start, as he provided thorough walk-throughs and even conducted FaceTime calls for houses we couldn't see in person. Communication with Eric was seamless - he was always available to answer our questions and address any concerns, making the entire homebuying process stress-free. As first-time buyers of a preowned home, Eric's expertise and guidance made us feel incredibly confident and secure every step of the way. His negotiation skills were top-notch, ensuring that we got the best deal possible. Overall, Eric is a fantastic realtor who goes above and beyond for his clients. We highly recommend him to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable agent. Our experience with Eric has truly set the bar high for any future real estate transactions."

Top notch, Darrell & his team made it feel like it was all done from the beginning. They did so much work behind the scenes and kept us informed every step of the way. House was listed house was sold in two days. Such an amazing job could have asked for a better experience. Team Darrell Deward all the way if you want great service and support through out the selling process. Thank you so much for all the efforts and work that was put into the sale of our house.

Eric was exceptional with leading me to find the right home for me. He was unbelievablyquock with replies and showing me new market homes. Eric was honest with the market and showed me house he knew fit my criteria.

Eric went above and beyond with his services as an agent for the purchase of our new home and selling of our previous home. He was proactive, professional, and communicated with us every step through the process.

My husband and I had a great experience working with Eric! He was communicative, helpful, and encouraging throughout the entire process. Anytime we ran into a problem, Eric was quick to help us problem-solve. He created a smooth process that put us at ease throughout our buying and selling experience.

It has been a great experience throughout working with Team DeWard in the home buying experience! We are so grateful for Kristina who helped us tune in and find the perfect home. Kristina and team are flexible, patient, kind, creative & thoughtful. Based on the given market situation, we had a plan but it changed. We brainstormed separately and together, eventually we found our home because of the team's wealth of knowledge & experience. Thank you, Team DeWard!! Fran & Tyler

We (my wife and I) were not sure on exactly what we wanted at first, but through careful questioning on Eric’s part and great advice, he was able to get us into the perfect home for our needs. I can’t say enough great things about our experience in working with him! He also was able to get our offer accepted for under asking!

Eric took the time to truly understand what I was looking for in a home and went above and beyond to find properties that matched my criteria. He was incredibly patient, never pressuring me into making rushed decisions, and always made me feel like a priority. Throughout the entire process, Eric demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping me informed at every step and promptly addressing any concerns or questions I had. He expertly navigated negotiations, ensuring that I got the best possible deal on my first home.

Darrell and his team were great to work with. He represented us well, every detail was important, and he ended up getting us more than the asking price for our home. He communicated with us every step of the way, and everything was done in excellence. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor.

Kristina on Darrell's team was fantastic. She not only helped us find a beautiful house, but gave us great recommendations for health and homeowners insurance. We would definitely use Kristina and the DeWard team again in the future.

Susan was amazing to work with! She was always quick to answer any calls or questions. She was super helpful with the buyer possession by getting me lots of contractor and cleaning referrals. 10/10 recommend Susan!

Eric was incredible to work with. He was patient with all concerns I had as a first time home buyer as well as navigating the volatile market. He takes a very client-centered approach, an excellent and prompt communicator, Eric always made himself available whenever needed. He was able to draw on his own experience for most things and for harder questions he always had an answer for me the next day. The reason we got my offer accepted was due to his consistent follow up with the seller. I highly, highly, highly recommend Eric and plan to continue with him in future plans!

As first time home buyers, we knew absolutely nothing about buying a house. Darrell and team made our process easy to understand, and helped us purchase a home, even in this crazy market! While looking for a house, we had so many questions and they were all answered in a timely manner. We were able to set up showings quickly, and Darrell and Kristina’s knowledge of the market, local neighborhoods, and their connections allowed us to find our dream home in the perfect location. We will absolutely stay in touch with them and have already been recommending Darrell to our friends and family!

Kelsey is absolutely amazing! Kelsey came prepared at every showing, she researched the houses, neighborhoods, things that made a difference. Kelsey kept us updated on the latest listings by text and email. Kelsey helped us find the perfect home! Such a great experience working with her!!!

Susan Remar Real Estate & Darrell DeWard Real Estate Team was amazing! From helping us make the decision to sell (rather than update to purchasing our new home), to purchasing our dream home, this team was remarkable. They were able to guide, support, advise, time the sale/purchase of our homes, and answer questions in an easy to understand and thorough manner. This team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in real estate that helped us sell our home in days. Darrell, Susan and Kristina worked as one throughout the whole process so we had immediate feedback and answers to questions. All of the team members have fun personalities with confident, honest, and magnetic energy. They truly cared about us as a family rather than a "sale" or commission. Darrell is up to date on all of the newest trends and issues, has a huge network of connections, experience leading to an abundance of understanding of the housing market, high attention to detail, and the ability to problem-solve any issue. I recommend this team for anyone who wants a lower stress experience relocating!

Kelsey helped us purchase our first home at the end of 2021. She was very professionally and communicated with out day and night. No matter the time if we had a question she got back to us very quickly. If you are looking to for an agent then Kelsey will help you find and get your dream home.

Kelsey was always responding to text and calls and giving great advice. She helped me find my first house and she answered all the questions that a new homeowner like myself would have.

The Darrell DeWard team took care of us like we were their family. From start to finish, they were communicative, knowledgeable, and had our best interest at heart. Our situation was unique in a sense that we were not ready to list our home when we made an offer on a different home. Their team was able to get a photographer over to our home within 24 hours! They know the market and when prime times to list are. With their quick action, our house was ready to show in a record breaking amount of time. I never once felt pressured into something I wasn’t comfortable with. They helped me see the big picture when it came to budget. They have amazing partnerships with brokers/lenders which also made our transaction flawless. The standard that the DeWard team holds themselves to is the same standard they hold their professional partnerships too as well. Which in turn, will of course benefit you, the client. Lastly, I truly appreciated the negotiator that lives inside Darrell. Its subtle, not cocky, which resulted in us getting more than what we wanted in the end. Buying a house can be scary. But having the DeWard team there by your side each step of the way, it makes it easier to sleep at night. You will be in good hands when you choose this team to work with!

It's a shame that I can only give five stars. The Darrell Deward team really knows how to get things done in this crazy market. I bought my dream home with their help and stayed in my old house while remodeling. I was expecting a long arduous process because the old house was a "handyman special." I listened to his advice about when to list and he negotiated a cash offer, $5000 over asking price, with no inspections -- IN JUST 4 DAYS! It just doesn't get any better than that! If you are buying, or selling, and you don't go with the Darrell Deward team, you are making a BIG mistake!

I'm very glad to have met Kristina and Darrell this September. As I write this review, it is our first day in our new house! Which would not have been possible without Darrell and Kristina's expertise every step of the way. They advocated on my behalf to ensure that inspections were completed, which was very difficult to do in this market. I'm very grateful because the inspection helped me make an informed decision to back out of our first purchase. With Darrell and Kristina's help, we ended up finding a better house soon after, for $19,000 UNDER list price. They promptly replied to all my emails and worked to resolve issues as they arose. Everyone on the Icon team was a pleasure to work with. They have decades of experience in the real estate industry and it shows!

Thank you for your help and walking me through the entire procedure of selling and purchasing a home. Initially, I was very intimidated by the process, but you explained everything in detail; never once did I feel any pressure and I put my trust in you. You are very knowledgeable and passionate in what you do and serious about doing what’s best for your clients. You sold my home for considerably more than anticipated and even sold it over the asking price in record time. I was a challenge being especially indecisive in choosing the home I wanted to purchase. You supported me changing my mind late in the process (on two different occasions) and were a remarkable advocate for me. You went significantly above and beyond, and I truly appreciate you and the entire team for taking care of me and making such an overwhelming and stressful process go so smoothly! I would HIGHLY recommend you and your team to anyone going through the selling and purchasing of a home!!!