Buying a home is risky without a great agent.

Buying a home is risky without a great agent.

We connect you with rigorously vetted buyer agents.

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600+ homebuyers across Grand Rapids trust our agents

Why buyers can't find great agents

Because no one is helping buyers choose.

Brokerages focus on hiring agents and finding sellers. Buyers are ignored.

Agent referrals from friends are unpredictable.

Zillow and Google agent reviews don't reveal an agent's competence.

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The real risk isn’t buying the wrong house – it’s choosing the wrong agent.

The National Association of Realtors sees the problem:

“The real estate industry is saddled with a large number of part-time, untrained, unethical, and/or incompetent agents.”

– The DANGER Report (NAR)

Risks of working with a mediocre agent

You overpay for the house

You overpay for the house

You buy a house with problems

You buy a house with problems

Your agent isn't responsive

Your agent isn't responsive

Your agent misses critical deadlines

Your agent misses critical deadlines

How to avoid bad agents.

Have high standards

Compare agents

Know the stakes

Be strategic

Great agents are different

01

Buyers come first You don't overpay

Buyers come first You don't overpay

Great agents push back when the list price or counter-offer is high.

02

Deep expertise You avoid hidden problems

Deep expertise You avoid hidden problems

Great agents spot property issues and neighborhood red flags.

03

Highly responsive You never feel ignored

Highly responsive You never feel ignored

Great agents answer questions quickly. Opportunities don't slip away.

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Trusted by peers You get better terms.

Trusted by peers You get better terms.

Great agents are respected in the market. They are able to negotiate lower prices.

A smart way to choose the right agent

A smart way to choose the right agent

We make it simple to evaluate exemplary Grand Rapids agents so you can choose confidently and meet with them in minutes.

We make it simple to evaluate exemplary Grand Rapids agents so you can choose confidently and meet with them in minutes.

Only exemplary agents.

We show you a small, highly vetted group of Grand Rapids agents who consistently deliver outstanding results for their buyers.

Know their strengths before you choose.

Each agent page highlights their expertise, approach, and what makes them exceptional. Hear directly from their buyers.

Schedule consultations instantly.

Book directly with any agent, on your terms. No gatekeepers, no pressure.

Choose your agent with confidence

Choose your agent with confidence

Work with an agent who shows up for you, not the transaction. No pressure. Just excellent guidance.

SmartBuyers AI

Connecting homebuyers with exemplary agents

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SmartBuyers AI

Connecting homebuyers with exemplary agents

© 2026 SmartBuyers AI, Inc.

SmartBuyers AI

Connecting homebuyers with exemplary agents

© 2026 SmartBuyers AI, Inc.