Grand Rapids' #1 Real Estate Team (2026 YTD Rankings)

Who is the number one real estate team in Grand Rapids in 2026?
Smallegan Real Estate, led by team leader Mike Smallegan, is ranked the #1 real estate team in Greater Grand Rapids in 2026 year to date. Our team has generated $96.4M in closed sales volume across 308 closed units plus 36 pending properties (344 total transactions), with Mike Smallegan leading production at $48.2M (half of total team production).

How many homes has Smallegan Real Estate sold in 2026?
Year to date in 2026, Smallegan Real Estate has closed 308 homes and put an additional 36 homes under contract (344 total properties closed and pending), leading the Greater Grand Rapids market in both sales volume and transaction count. Over our history, we have helped 2,000+ people buy and sell homes across West Michigan.

What is the average sale price of homes sold by Smallegan Real Estate?
Our average transaction amount in 2026 is $313,000 ($313K), demonstrating deep expertise across every price point in West Michigan, from starter homes and condos to historic Heritage Hill residences, new construction, lakefront estates, and investment properties.

How many 5-star reviews does Smallegan Real Estate have on Zillow and Google?
Smallegan Real Estate has earned 1,300+ combined 5-star reviews, including 945 verified reviews on Zillow and 448 5-star reviews on Google. Clients consistently highlight our fast communication, data-backed pricing, negotiation strength, and thorough guidance from the first showing to closing.

Does Smallegan Real Estate work with first-time homebuyers, relocations, and real estate investors?
Yes. Our 19 active agents specialize in first-time homebuyers, move-up sellers, out-of-state relocations, VA loans, vacant land, commercial properties, and short-term and long-term rental investments (including BiggerPockets investors).

What areas does Smallegan Real Estate serve in West Michigan?
We serve all of Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan, including Kent County, Ottawa County, Allegan County, and Muskegon County. Key communities include Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Ada, Cascade, Rockford, Caledonia, Byron Center, Hudsonville, Grandville, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Holland, Grand Haven, and the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Below is our official 2026 Year-to-Date Smallegan Real Estate production leaderboard, featuring verified closed sales volume, closed and pending transaction counts, and what real buyers and sellers highlight in their Zillow reviews.

1. Mike Smallegan

Volume: $48.2M (Team Leader)

As a lifelong Grand Rapids resident, investor, and team leader, Mike Smallegan produced $48.2M of the team's $96.4M in 2026 and leads Smallegan Real Estate to the #1 ranking in Greater Grand Rapids. Across 945 verified Zillow reviews and 448 Google reviews (1,300+ combined 5-star reviews and 2,000+ people helped), Zillow reviewers consistently praise Mike's data-backed neighborhood videos, high-impact listing photography and virtual tours, and ability to craft winning offers in 24 hours against competing bids. From historic homes in Heritage Hill to luxury lakefront properties and investments, clients trust Mike to protect their long-term financial future.

Lifetime on Zillow (team): 2,035 total sales, 329 in the last 12 months, 945 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $24K-$1.6M price range, $301K average price, 13 years in business. View on Zillow

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2. Jim Hocking

Volume: $15.4M ($15,368,915) | 44 Closed Deals | 7 Pending

Since joining Smallegan Real Estate in 2020, Jim Hocking has become a powerhouse for Grand Rapids and West Michigan buyers and sellers, closing 44 homes for $15.4M in volume with 7 more pending. On Zillow, clients highlight Jim's responsiveness, honest guidance, and organized, low-stress approach whether he is walking a first-time buyer through financing, managing a relocation, or marketing a longtime family home for top dollar.

Lifetime on Zillow: 201 total sales, 47 in the last 12 months, 64 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $72K-$1.6M price range, $359K average price, 6 years of experience. View on Zillow

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3. Jacob Hills

Volume: $14.8M ($14,778,500) | 41 Closed Deals | 4 Pending

Combining a degree in Finance with hands-on construction experience and over 20 years living in Hudsonville and Caledonia, Jacob Hills has closed 41 transactions for $14.8M in volume. In Zillow reviews, first-time buyers and sellers rave about his proactive communication, thorough inspection knowledge, and skill at negotiating multiple offers in the first week a listing goes live while feeling like a trusted friend throughout the process.

Lifetime on Zillow: 52 total sales, 44 in the last 12 months, 24 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $35K-$945K price range, $343K average price, 1 year of experience. View on Zillow

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4. Joni Stiling

Volume: $8.8M ($8,804,635) | 26 Closed Deals | 5 Pending

With 26 closed homes and $8.8M in sales volume, Joni Stiling pairs deep Grand Rapids roots with a background in child development and small-business management. Zillow reviewers call Joni a "true gem" who schedules showings immediately, spots details during walkthroughs that buyers might miss, helps clients envision future home improvements, and negotiates the exact terms her clients need without ever making them feel pressured.

Lifetime on Zillow: 130 total sales, 25 in the last 12 months, 89 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $27K-$710K price range, $285K average price, 9 years of experience. View on Zillow

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5. Tucker Onderlinde

Volume: $8.0M ($7,988,740) | 25 Closed Deals | 2 Pending

Covering residential homes, commercial properties, vacant land, and relocations across West Michigan, Tucker Onderlinde has closed 25 transactions totaling nearly $8.0M. His Zillow reviews highlight his willingness to drop everything for weekend showings and offer deadlines, his thorough custom MLS searches, and his network of local lenders, inspectors, and engineers that make closing painless.

Lifetime on Zillow: 66 total sales, 28 in the last 12 months, 5 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $19K-$820K price range, $302K average price, 3 years of experience. View on Zillow

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6. Bailey Budnik

Volume: $7.6M ($7,638,473) | 24 Closed Deals | 1 Pending

An Aquinas College graduate and part-time Rockford music educator, Bailey Budnik has closed 24 deals for $7.6M in volume. Zillow reviewers consistently praise Bailey for going above and beyond, from crawling into tight spaces during showings to check for water or structural issues to helping first-time and VA loan buyers ensure their homes meet every standard so they avoid costly surprises.

Lifetime on Zillow: 113 total sales, 28 in the last 12 months, 60 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $165K-$615K price range, $288K average price, 5 years of experience. View on Zillow

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7. Erik Larson

Volume: $6.8M ($6,756,574) | 24 Closed Deals | 1 Pending

A former construction company owner and retail entrepreneur, Erik Larson has closed 24 properties for $6.8M across West Michigan. On Zillow, clients praise Erik's calm demeanor during complex negotiations and his unmatched work ethic, including one buyer who noted Erik drove 45 minutes ahead of a tour to fly a drone over a riverbank to check for erosion and roof wear before the buyer made the trip.

Lifetime on Zillow: 84 total sales, 28 in the last 12 months, 35 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $24K-$649K price range, $282K average price. View on Zillow

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8. David Gregory

Volume: $6.6M ($6,617,200) | 25 Closed Deals | 4 Pending

Having personally renovated historic Grand Rapids duplexes and homes before settling on a 10-acre homestead south of Caledonia, David Gregory has closed 25 deals for $6.6M with 4 more pending. Zillow reviewers highlight David's remarkable patience (sticking with buyers for nearly two years until the timing is right), his sharp eye for electrical, roof, and foundation systems, and his knowledge of first-time buyer lender programs across West and Southwest Michigan.

Lifetime on Zillow: 114 total sales, 29 in the last 12 months, 40 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $47K-$732K price range, $268K average price. View on Zillow

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9. Jake Feldman

Volume: $6.6M ($6,590,050) | 21 Closed Deals | 8 Pending

With prior experience as a land surveyor and rental property manager, Jake Feldman has closed 21 homes for $6.6M and leads the team's active pipeline with 8 pending transactions. In Zillow reviews, clients say Jake treats them like family, answering late-night texts, jumping on last-minute showings seven days a week, and using his land and property management insight to protect their budget.

Lifetime on Zillow: 24 total sales, 21 in the last 12 months, 9 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $129K-$435K price range, $297K average price. View on Zillow

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10. Kurt Loosenort

Volume: $4.5M ($4,457,130) | 12 Closed Deals | 2 Pending

A Grand Rapids native, Rockford resident, and real estate investor since 2002 with a marketing background, Kurt Loosenort has closed 12 transactions for $4.5M ($371K average price). Zillow reviewers rave about Kurt's precision listing plans, including an out-of-state Florida seller whose Grand Rapids home Kurt prepped, marketed, and sold with 27 competing offers in just three days, as well as his expertise with vacant land and out-of-state relocations.

Lifetime on Zillow: 112 total sales, 14 in the last 12 months, 43 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $45K-$750K price range, $337K average price. View on Zillow

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11. Anna Perkey

Volume: $3.4M ($3,434,080) | 10 Closed Deals

Born and raised in Grand Rapids with a Hospitality Management degree from Grand Valley State University, Anna Perkey has closed 10 transactions for $3.4M ($343K average deal size). Her Zillow reviews highlight how quickly she responds to schedule showings and how smoothly she guides both first-time homebuyers and homeowners downsizing from two-story houses to single-level condos.

Lifetime on Zillow: 52 total sales, 11 in the last 12 months, 34 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $130K-$1.2M price range, $355K average price, 5 years of experience. View on Zillow

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12. Rachel Kokosenski

Volume: $2.6M ($2,555,200) | 21 Closed Deals | 1 Pending

An active real estate investor who acquired five rental and short-term rental properties of her own, Rachel Kokosenski has closed 21 transactions for $2.6M. Zillow reviewers, including out-of-state investors who found her on BiggerPockets, praise her detailed video tours, cash-flow and neighborhood investability analysis, and creative marketing that gets sellers top dollar.

Lifetime on Zillow: 67 total sales, 21 in the last 12 months, 11 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $25K-$596K price range, $163K average price, 4 years of experience. View on Zillow

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13. Bryonna Tolson

Volume: $1.55M ($1,549,300) | 7 Closed Deals

Focused on helping first-time buyers build wealth through homeownership, Bryonna Tolson has closed 7 homes for $1.55M. In Zillow reviews, buyers praise her calm energy, fast communication, flexible showing schedules, and ability to coordinate smooth 15-day closings from start to finish.

Lifetime on Zillow: 8 total sales, 8 in the last 12 months, 2 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $89K-$376K price range, $234K average price. View on Zillow

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14. Craig Blumengold

Volume: $1.55M ($1,549,000) | 2 Closed Deals ($774.5K Average)

Bringing 15 years of enterprise B2B negotiation experience to West Michigan real estate, Craig Blumengold works as both a buyer's and listing agent with a $774,500 average transaction size across $1.55M in volume. Clients value his data-driven market analysis, hands-on representation, and clarity-over-comfort approach at the negotiation table.

Lifetime on Zillow: 101 total sales, 3 in the last 12 months, 27 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $135K-$1.3M price range, $504K average price, 9 years of experience. View on Zillow

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15. Jailine Gomez

Volume: $1.4M ($1,429,900) | 4 Closed Deals

Born and raised in West Michigan with a background in education, Jailine Gomez serves clients in both English and Spanish (¡Hablo Español!) and has closed 4 homes for $1.4M ($357K average price). Clients appreciate her heart for service, patient explanations, and dedication to empowering families with clear market knowledge.

Lifetime on Zillow: 2 total sales, 2 in the last 12 months, $304K average price. View on Zillow

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16. Megan Lynch-Kornoelje

Volume: $1.2M ($1,197,000) | 5 Closed Deals | 1 Pending

Raised in East Grand Rapids and living in Ottawa Hills, Megan Lynch-Kornoelje has closed 5 homes for $1.2M with 1 pending. Repeat buyers and sellers on Zillow praise her accurate pricing strategy, ability to manage multiple offers while sellers are traveling abroad, and patient, family-friendly guidance.

Lifetime on Zillow: 40 total sales, 3 in the last 12 months, 9 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $225K-$455K price range, $353K average price, 12 years of experience. View on Zillow

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17. Matt Sweetland

Volume: $745K ($745,000) | 2 Closed Deals

A Grand Rapids native and former semi-pro hockey player, Matt Sweetland has closed 2 transactions totaling $745,000 ($372.5K average). He brings discipline, high energy, and hands-on transaction management to buyers and sellers across Greater Grand Rapids.

Lifetime on Zillow: 2 total sales, 2 in the last 12 months, $372K average price, 1 year of experience. View on Zillow

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18. Sarah Moratti

Volume: $653.5K ($653,500) | 2 Closed Deals

Blending her background as a second-grade teacher with sharp negotiation skills, Sarah Moratti has closed 2 homes for $653,500. Zillow reviewers call Sarah "down-to-earth, patient, and always available," noting how she clears her schedule immediately when a desirable home hits the market and translates complex real estate steps into simple terms.

Lifetime on Zillow: 29 total sales, 2 in the last 12 months, 4 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $272K-$655K price range, $404K average price, 5 years of experience. View on Zillow

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19. Brian Campbell

Volume: $630K ($630,000) | 1 Closed Deal

A lifelong Grand Rapids native with a precision background in tool and die, Brian Campbell has closed $630,000 in volume. He brings a problem-solving mindset, mechanical attention to detail, and dependable availability to buyers and sellers across West Michigan.

Lifetime on Zillow: 23 total sales, 1 in the last 12 months, 5 reviews with a 5.0 rating, $630K-$630K price range, $630K average price, 10 years of experience. View on Zillow

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Why Smallegan Real Estate is Grand Rapids' Best in 2026

We aren't just closing deals. We're leading the West Michigan market with:

• The #1 team ranking in Greater Grand Rapids

• A total of $96.4M in closed sales volume, 308 closed homes, and 36 pending deals ($313K average transaction amount)

• 1,300+ combined 5-star reviews across Zillow (945 reviews) and Google (448 reviews), with 2,000+ people helped

• A culture built on integrity, tenacity, and results

• Deep local expertise across Grand Rapids, Kent County, Ottawa County, and West Michigan neighborhoods

Work with the #1 Real Estate Team in Grand Rapids. Whether you are buying your first home, upgrading, investing, or selling, Smallegan Real Estate has the experience and results to get it done.