
Meet Brace Homes
8 members

Chad Akers
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Jeff Czubak
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Angela M Shumay
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Jennifer Tanis
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Emily Maglothin
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Ryan Serba
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Get to know Brace Homes
Associate Broker
#1 REAL ESTATE TEAM IN WEST MICHIGAN FOR SALES VOLUME (RealTrends/Wall Street Journal 2018- Present)
#1 BHHS REAL ESTATE TEAM IN MICHIGAN
#2 BHHS REAL ESTATE MEDIUM TEAMS WORLDWIDE
Born & raised in Forest Hills, my passion for Grand Rapids started long before I began my career in Real Estate. I am deeply involved in our local community & love meeting new people on a daily basis! I am extremely tech savvy and consistently chang...
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helps homes sell faster and for more with increased exposure on Zillow, a virtual tour, and an interactive floor plan.

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Team listings & sales (3863)
For Sale (12)
Sold (3851)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | $520,000 | Seller | ||
| 1/8/2026 | $384,000 | Buyer | ||
| 12/31/2025 | $717,500 | Buyer | ||
| 12/31/2025 | $275,000 | Seller | ||
| 12/29/2025 | $340,000 | Buyer |
Team reviews (778)
Reviews represent all team members.
- Chad has been amazing to work with over the years. He has helped me with three homes over the last 5 years and he is always so helpful. He is kind, understanding of your ...Chad has been amazing to work with over the years. He has helped me with three homes over the last 5 years and he is always so hel...5.0
- 1/5/2026
- • Karen Deneau
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Byron center, MI.
Review for: Chad AkersCan’t say enough positive things about Chad. We were relocating from out of state, he was so knowledgeable, understanding, efficient, available, patient, and guided us ev...Can’t say enough positive things about Chad. We were relocating from out of state, he was so knowledgeable, understanding, efficie... - 5.0
- 1/3/2026
- • Jeffrey Peyok
Bought a Vacant Land home in 2025 in Caledonia, MI.
Review for: Ryan SerbaWorking with Ryan Serba from Brace Homes was a great experience for my wife and me who are planning on moving back to West Michigan. Ryan stayed in communication with us ...Working with Ryan Serba from Brace Homes was a great experience for my wife and me who are planning on moving back to West Michiga...5.0- 12/30/2025
- • zuser20190707175101923
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2024 in Hudsonville, MI.
Review for: Jeff CzubakJeff is simply the best! We originally bought land after a long search for a home in the Grand Rapids area. Jeff was very honest throughout the process and did not pressu...Jeff is simply the best! We originally bought land after a long search for a home in the Grand Rapids area. Jeff was very honest t... - 5.0
- 12/16/2025
- • jade coulston
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2025 in East grand rapids, MI.
Review for: Angela M ShumayWe had a completely last-minute, spontaneous showing on a house where we met Angie—and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best surprises ever. What started as a sim...We had a completely last-minute, spontaneous showing on a house where we met Angie—and honestly, it turned out to be one of the be...5.0- 12/4/2025
- • kutchinszack
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Grand rapids, MI.
Review for: Jennifer TanisThis is the second house Jennifer has helped me buy and she’s been amazing both times. She’s great at negotiating, really knows the market, and understands what to look f...This is the second house Jennifer has helped me buy and she’s been amazing both times. She’s great at negotiating, really knows th... - 5.0
- 12/4/2025
- • abbykaptein
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Grandville, MI.
Review for: Jennifer TanisJennifer was amazing to work with!! Great on communication and helping us decide what was best for us financially and to have a home that fit best for our family!Jennifer was amazing to work with!! Great on communication and helping us decide what was best for us financially and to have a ho...5.0- 12/4/2025
- • micah sterk
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Grandville, MI.
Review for: Jennifer TanisJen was amazing at helping my wife and I through our first home-buying process! She's knowledgeable, passionate about what she does, and cares about the people she works ...Jen was amazing at helping my wife and I through our first home-buying process! She's knowledgeable, passionate about what she doe... - Jennifer was amazing! Moving to a new area can be stressful, but she made the process so easy. She listened to what we wanted, showed us great options and helped us find ...Jennifer was amazing! Moving to a new area can be stressful, but she made the process so easy. She listened to what we wanted, sho...5.0
- 12/3/2025
- • Jake Ribich
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Holland, MI.
Review for: Jennifer TanisJennifer helped us purchase our first home! We were new to the area and the process but she was super friendly and helpful throughout! We felt like we could ask questions...Jennifer helped us purchase our first home! We were new to the area and the process but she was super friendly and helpful through...
Service areas (24)
- Kent County, MI
- Barry County, MI
- Ionia County, MI
- Ottawa County, MI
- Allegan County, MI
- Montcalm County, MI
- Muskegon County, MI
- Jenison, MI
- Belmont, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Wyoming, MI
- Alto, Lowell, MI
- Sparta, MI
- East Grand Rapids, MI
- Kentwood, MI
- Cedar Springs, MI
- Forest Hills, Ada, MI
- Hudsonville, MI
- Byron Center, MI
- Walker, MI
- Comstock Park, MI
- Grandville, MI
- Rockford, MI
- Grand Rapids Township, MI













