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We literally came to Holland for lunch just to check out the area on a random Thursday and drove between on-line listings to get an idea of the housing market. Pat was hosting a ‘pop-up’ open house that afternoon and we really hit it off with him right away! Moving to Holland from ChicagoLand in such a hot market was very stressful. Pat kept us updated on the market in general and when we accepted an offer on our primary residence we hit the ground running! His advice to get progressively more aggressive netted us a home that meets all of our requirements and is in a lovely area quite near where he and his family lives. Pat’s knowledge and love for Holland and the surrounding area was always very evident and contagious! We couldn’t be happier with his support and determination to find us the right home!

We’ve had the great pleasure of buying and selling homes with Dave Hulst over the course of many years. What we’ve experienced consistently is that Dave isn’t just around for the sale, he is there for the long term. He has become an invaluable partner for our portfolio- consulting us on the market, solving unique challenges, and helping us take our business to the next level. Dave isn’t only a text away- he also always comes back with a thoughtful solution and a smile (or fun emoji 🤩 as the case may be).

A special thank you to Lauri Sisson for her unwavering support and expert guidance on the sale of family cottage on Lake Michigan. The home had been in our family for more than 110 years, so the decision was made with heavy hearts. Lauri understood the process we needed to undertake and worked tirelessly to make it as efficient and uncomplicated as possible. We benefitted a number of times from her excellent reputation in the area, as she helped us get things done and wrapped up the process quickly and efficiently.

Special thanks to Kersh Ruhl for providing such great assistance with our recent home purchase. The transaction truly could not have gone any smoother. His communication and follow up was always thorough and prompt. We would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends.

Coldwell Banker Group (Pat Hamilton) was awesome to work with on selling my parents house. They work hard for the seller. I rate them 10 across the board. They are helpful and friendly.

We could not have had a better experience! Working with Laura was so helpful and an overall fantastic experience. She was helpful, kind, and listened to our needs and wants. We highly recommend!

Prior to listing our property with Lauri Sisson we had it listed 4 times with other Holland Michigan Realtors. Lauri told us what we would have to do to sell our property and we complied. In a very short time she had a reasonable offer. A little friendly negotiating and we had a deal. Though she had other transactions going on at this same time she stayed focused and helped the buyer and us to work through the contingencies. Her personality contributed greatly to the pleasantness of our sale. We had our home built to our specifications 30 years ago, and were very attached to it emotionally. She was sensitive to that and found a buyer who was as well. When I think of real estate along Lake Michigan, there is no one better than Lauri Sisson of Coldwell Banker!

I have already recommended Kersh to a few of my friends with homes to sell. The first seller had my home for three months and only one person went through the house. Kersh had the house for three months and there were showings every weekend until it sold. My home was sold for a price that worked.

Lauri did a wonderful job helping us to find a vacation home in the Holland area. When we first contacted her, she took us on a tour of the Holland area so that we could become familiar with the neighborhoods and parts of town. Shopping for a property from out of town was challenging but Lauri and her team really helped. On a couple of occasions Lauri was able to give us virtual tours of properties using video, and her colleague Kersh went out of his way to show us properties when Lauri was unavailable. Lauri has tremendous knowledge of the area and her contacts were invaluable. In the end, we found a house that was a perfect fit for us, and Lauri connected us with local businesses (e.g., handyman service, rental management company) to help us realize our vision for the property. Lauri is knowledgeable, upbeat, and great to work with. We really appreciate all that she did and highly recommend her.

While based in Holland, MI -- his knowledge of the entire Lake Michigan shoreline is unsurpassed. His time spent with clients is extensive and allows him to share his intimate knowledge of various locations, communities and waterfronts - ensuring that only the best properties are presented for eventual consideration.