A historic change is headed for the face of the real estate industry in Allegan, as Schulz Realty joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate.
Schulz Realty was founded in 2002 by Cheri Schulz, and has been the number one selling real estate brokerage in Allegan County since their date of inception. “I love Allegan—and I love that I’ve been fortunate to work with families all over our county,” Schulz explained. “And with this transition, it’s really a great fit. We still get to help our neighbors as we always have, but with better tools to make their goals and dreams happen.”
As Schulz Realty is number one in Allegan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate is the number one brokerage in Southwest Michigan, ranked first for both number of transactions and volume across the region.
It makes for a great match. “I’ve had the opportunity to spend time getting to know Cheri, and we are lucky to have her join our team as the manager of this new office location,” Fase said. Schulz has over 13 years of experience as a real estate broker, and built her office on the foundation of dedication to the best client service, knowledgeable agents, attention to detail and high standards in ethics and integrity.
In 2013, she was honored as both GKAR REALTOR® of the Year and the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year.
“Since we had our first opportunity to develop our company in Southwest Michigan over a decade ago, we’ve looked for the right time and opportunity to work in Allegan,” Fase explained. “We are in great cities across Southwest Michigan—of course we would want to be here. It’s a stable, community oriented city, and fits perfectly with the Berkshire Hathaway brand.”
Built by Warren Buffet and esteemed for strength, integrity and trust, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network is among the few organizations entrusted to use the world‐renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. With its reputation, leadership and financial strength, it brings a new level of professionalism to real estate. “The Berkshire Hathaway name stands for financial prowess and is respected world-wide,” said Fase. “We believe our clients and agents in Allegan will be proud to represent this revolutionary brand in your community.”
“This transition in Allegan is not simply a new name on yard signs, but really an opportunity to merge the trusted customer relationship fostered for years by Schulz Realty agents, with a new level of technology and innovation to real estate,” Schulz said.
“I’m excited, we have this new opportunity,” Schulz explained. “We’re creating something great in Allegan that will serve real estate agents and their clients at a higher level.” With the resources and tools committed to professionalism in real estate, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate has invested significantly to equip its agents with cutting edge technology to distinguish themselves in the industry statewide. Schulz agents, Debbie Russell-Lambert, Craig van Melle, Mark Heather, Ashley Gauthier, Lisa Whittemore and Terri Lynn Conti are excited to embrace the power of technology and the brand.
“Both of our companies were founded with the same beliefs of integrity and work ethic,” said Schulz. “It’s just a great fit. All of the agents are local, but now we have the world of marketing and technology at our fingertips.”
“Truly, the community has helped make us the #1 real estate company in the area,” she explained. As exciting as this new venture is for the agents and the office, it’s just an exciting for the community. “We invite everyone to stop by and see that we’re the same great people in the same location, and are excited to talk about the great things that are to come for us and the community.”