Start with the conversation.
Tell me your goals, timing, preferred communities, and budget. We’ll talk through what matters to you and how to prepare for your search, including financing conversations with a lender if needed.
Jake Zuidema-Conklin — THE HOME EXPERT, REALTOR®
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
The Shore Real Estate Group, Stevensville, Michigan
JAKE ZUIDEMA-CONKLIN / REALTOR®ABOUT JAKE
Real estate is personal. Your guidance should be, too.
I'm Jake Zuidema-Conklin, The Home Expert. I work with buyers and sellers throughout Southwest Michigan, bringing thoughtful local insight, clear communication, and practical guidance to every move.
Whether you're finding your next home near the lakeshore or preparing to sell, my goal is to help you make confident decisions based on your priorities.
01 / FOR BUYERS
Buying a home in Southwest Michigan starts with understanding what matters most to you. Here's how the process can unfold.
Tell me your goals, timing, preferred communities, and budget. We’ll talk through what matters to you and how to prepare for your search, including financing conversations with a lender if needed.
Compare homes and locations against your priorities. I’ll help you look beyond the photos, ask useful questions, and consider relevant market information.
Search homes nowWhen you find a home, we’ll discuss an offer and the steps ahead—from negotiating terms to inspections, transaction deadlines, and closing.
02 / FOR SELLERS
Selling your Southwest Michigan home calls for thoughtful preparation, a clear strategy, and steady communication.
We’ll discuss your timing, your property, and what you want from your move. Then we’ll review relevant market information and talk through pricing.
We’ll identify useful preparation steps and discuss how to present your home. You’ll know what to expect from listing, showings, and buyer feedback.
I’ll help you compare offers, understand terms, and navigate negotiations and transaction milestones through closing.
03 / OUR COMMUNITIES
From Lake Michigan communities to inland neighborhoods, The Shore Real Estate Group serves buyers and sellers across Southwest Michigan.
Ask about your community04 / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Real answers to the questions that come up when you're thinking about buying or selling.
We start with a conversation about your goals, budget, timing, and preferred communities. Then we explore homes, review your options, and work through offers, inspections, transaction deadlines, and closing together.
We discuss your property, goals, and timing, review relevant market information, and create a plan for pricing and preparation. I’ll guide you through listing, showings, offers, negotiations, and the steps to closing.
I serve Stevensville, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Bridgman, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Niles, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Coloma, Watervliet, Baroda, Sawyer, Eau Claire, and Edwardsburg.
Call or text (269) 313-4313, email me, or use the consultation form below. Share whether you’re buying, selling, or exploring your options. We’ll arrange a time to talk; submitting an email request does not automatically book an appointment.
Call or text (269) 313-4313 or email JakeHomeExpert@gmail.com. My website name is JakeHomeExpert.com. I’m with The Shore Real Estate Group in Stevensville, Michigan.
05 / YOUR NEXT MOVE
Buying, selling, or exploring your options? Start with a conversation.