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The Brokaw Group

Agent
4.8 stars
156 Reviews

Markets served


Davison, MI
Grand Blanc, MI
Goodrich, MI
Oxford, MI
Otisville, MI
Ortonville, MI
Columbiaville, MI
Lapeer, MI
Millington, MI
Vassar, MI
Frankenmuth, MI
Holly, MI
Clarkston, MI
Lake Orion, MI
Rochester Hills, MI
Romeo, MI
Imlay City, MI
Almont, MI

Licenses, Designations or Certificates


Designations: ABR, CRS, ISDP, PMN, PSA, SRS, SRES, RAL
Licenses: Real Estate Broker, Manufactured Home Dealer
Awards: Women's Council of Realtors Realtor of the Year 2023, Women's Council of Realtors Member of the year 2020, East Central Realtor of the Year 2020, Women's Council of Realtors Outstanding Leadership as the President of the East C...

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About us


The Brokaw Group is Southeast Michigan's elite independant real estate brokerage. We pride ourselves on being professional, personal & honest. We fight for you as our client and strive to create elite, exceptional & white glove tailored service to all of our clients during the largest financial transaction of their lives. We love what we do and it shows. Our team consists of REALTORS, a listing coordinator, transaction manager, Director of Operations, Team concierage, follow up/client care team, marketing department as well as a photographer/IT specialist. Education is important to us & we utilize the most current educational offerings to provide our clients with the best service possible and keep up on the latest policies and technologies. Our clients will tell you-we CARE.  

Sellers can expect: professional photography, aerial drone imaging, floor plan 3D mapping, expert negotiations and extreme knowledge of today's market.  

Buyers-we specialize in first time home buyers, waterfront properties, multiple offer situations, large parcel purchases, condominium purchases, up-sizing, and downsizing/retirement family purchases. We are property scouts & WILL find you the one! We especially enjoy helping our clients get out of a rental situation and into the American dream of home ownership.

We are not afraid to think outside the box and use unconventional methods to assist our clients. There is nothing more rewarding than that hug at closing time with the knowledge that we were able to help someone secure their goal. We like to assure that our clients have a ‘seamless transaction' from start to finish whether buying or selling. We have multiple designations & our Broker is nationally published in real estate & teaches around the U.S. All of our transactions end with a hug, not a handshake!

Bethany A. Brokaw, PMN, CRS, SRES, SRS, PSA, RCC, IDSP has been working in real estate since 2006, and enjoying every minute of it! She is the past President of the state of Michigan Women’s Council of Realtors and the Broker/Owner of The Brokaw Group. Brokaw is an active Realtor, consistently outsells 99% of agents in the U.S., and leads a team who sell more than 175 houses annually. She is extremely skilled in technology, business, negotiations, marketing and never stops learning. Her clients become her extended family. She has taught for RE/MAX & Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, and presented nationally for the Women’s Council MidYear and National (NAR) meetings. She studied at Strayer University & the University of Michigan, though she feels “The School of Life” taught her much more.

She is a graduate of the 2021 National Women’s Council of Realtors Leadership Institute, Leigh Brown’s Speaker Bootcamp & was Realtor of the Year for her board in 2022, Realtor of the Year for her local Women’s Council in 2020.

She has a junior Brady Bunch, with two beautiful daughters, and the best hubby ever. Writing, dancing & traveling are her passions, and she loves being on or in the water. Brokaw personally mentors single parents, sponsors nine children, and relishes in helping people. “I hope to inspire others in a way that others inspired me when I needed it.”

Specialties


Commercial

Multi-Family (5+ units)
Office/Retail
Mobile Home Parks

Residential

Townhouse/Condo
Primary Residence
Multi-Family (2-4 units)
Land
New Construction

Reviews (156)


4.8 stars
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4.8 stars
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5.0 stars
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a month ago
Reviewed by Lisa Miller
Josh was absolutely great to work with, I would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell your house fast. Brokaw Group is who you need to go with for all your real estate needs.
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5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by DeLo
Josh at the Brokaw group was absolutely the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. His communication was excellent and we sold my house the second day on the market over asking. I highly recommend him and his entire company.
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5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Jennifer Courtland
Bethany is THE best realtor. She really listened to what we wanted and knew all the tips and information we needed to know to help us get our offer accepted! She is the sweetest most motivated person and truly cares about her clients. So thankful she helped us get our forever home! Can’t recommend her enough!
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1.0 star
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Edited 3 months ago
Reviewed by Lynn J
SELLERS BEWARE!!! I would not use or recommend this agency to sell your home. I was going thru a divorce. I sought out cash offers because I wanted my divorce final. Bethany replied as an investor for cash offers. Bethany came to my home, told me that she worked with 150 different investors and she could sell our home for way more. I explained I didn't want to go tru the showing process or the additional stress. She convinced me to show my home for 1 weekend. To list our $400k house at $350k so it would create a bidding war. She promised she could sell it in a weekend. I agreed on that basis. She said she worked with 150 different investors. The weekend of our open house, noone from the Brokaw Group was there. I couldn't even get them to answer a text message. Then, on Monday, I reached out again, they said they had 3 offers. No bidding war. They sent the offers and said choose one. We accepted an offer. We scheduled the inspection. Noone from the Brokaw Group showed. The sale fell thru. My soon to be ex decided he wanted to keep the home. Now, the Brokaw Group is trying to charge us $2,364.00, for there efforts when we agreed to pay $973.34 for painting. Now, I am receiving emails from her attorney stating I signed a 6 month agreement. Honestly, I was and still emotionally and physically spent. Bethany stayed in my house for over an hour listening to my story and pretending like she was going to help. I trusted her. I trusted what we discussed. Now, that my ex husband chose to buy me out, which Bethany always new was an option, now she is trying to charge over $2k for time and commission if the home sells within 6 months. I will admit I made a horrible mistake by trusting her and not reading the agreement that we spent over an hour in person discussing and 2 phone calls prior. I trusted that she was trying to help me. I was completely deceived. It makes me wonder because I wasnt provided a copy of the purchase agreement when we signed it. I had to call, text, and leave multiple messages stating I needed it for court. I am genuinely concerned about the authenticity of the original document verses the online version. Why wasn't I provided a copy when I signed it? Why, did it take so long for me to receive it when she new it was needed for court. Our divorce trial got postponed because I was unable to get the information needed. If you don't want to end up on my position, stay away from Bethany Brokaw. She is deceitful and shady. You should never take advantage of another human the way she did and continues to try. Do better. You are supposed to help me. Not just your pocketbook.
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5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Marisa Watkins
Josh Holbrook was our agent and he was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond, was very communicative and helpful. As first time homebuyers we were of course a little unsure and clueless about the process of buying a home, but Josh walked us through everything, answered every question and stayed in touch with every update! I highly recommend them, they have great values and truly care about helping people not just making money.
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5.0 stars
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5 months ago
Reviewed by Jason Moore
Thank you so much Josh! You were highly professional and efficient with helping us sell our home! With your help we sold the house in less than a week! We really appreciate everything you did for us! Thank you again from the Moores!
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5.0 stars
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6 months ago
Reviewed by Kama Burton
Highly recommend Bethany Brokaw! She is a phenomenal trainer and speaker who truly invests herself in the success of real estate agents. Her commitment to serving others and her expertise in business building make her a standout in the industry.
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5.0 stars
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6 months ago
Reviewed by Chuck Kreidler
Josh was a pleasure to work with. What could be a difficult and stressful experience was made easy with him. From our first meeting through close Josh always was patient and answered all questions. Josh is always available, and still is after moving into our new condo.
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1.0 star
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a year ago
Reviewed by Faye Doreen
WORST EVER. My experience with this realty company was stressful and upsetting. Kerry is NOT recommended. Very poor communication, doesn't listen, doesn't understand the business and constantly asking me to drop the list price. Bethany (broker) ignored my emails except one at closing when I asked what was going on with that. At one point, Kerry implied we may be dropped if we didn't lower the price. I felt threatened. My husband also felt this way when he heard her say this on a phone call. Steer clear. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.
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5.0 stars
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a year ago
Reviewed by A
I couldn't be happier with my experience! Josh was wonderful, he came to our first appointment prepared with data and comarables, he provided lists of things to do and made the entire process easy. We had an offer in 4 days and I don't think that would have been possible without the Brokaw Group's experience and knowledge! Will absolutely be using them for my next home purchase!
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5.0 stars
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a month ago
Reviewed by Lisa Miller
Josh was absolutely great to work with, I would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell your house fast. Brokaw Group is who you need to go with for all your real estate needs.
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5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by DeLo
Josh at the Brokaw group was absolutely the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. His communication was excellent and we sold my house the second day on the market over asking. I highly recommend him and his entire company.
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5.0 stars
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2 months ago
Reviewed by Jennifer Courtland
Bethany is THE best realtor. She really listened to what we wanted and knew all the tips and information we needed to know to help us get our offer accepted! She is the sweetest most motivated person and truly cares about her clients. So thankful she helped us get our forever home! Can’t recommend her enough!
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1.0 star
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Edited 3 months ago
Reviewed by Lynn J
SELLERS BEWARE!!! I would not use or recommend this agency to sell your home. I was going thru a divorce. I sought out cash offers because I wanted my divorce final. Bethany replied as an investor for cash offers. Bethany came to my home, told me that she worked with 150 different investors and she could sell our home for way more. I explained I didn't want to go tru the showing process or the additional stress. She convinced me to show my home for 1 weekend. To list our $400k house at $350k so it would create a bidding war. She promised she could sell it in a weekend. I agreed on that basis. She said she worked with 150 different investors. The weekend of our open house, noone from the Brokaw Group was there. I couldn't even get them to answer a text message. Then, on Monday, I reached out again, they said they had 3 offers. No bidding war. They sent the offers and said choose one. We accepted an offer. We scheduled the inspection. Noone from the Brokaw Group showed. The sale fell thru. My soon to be ex decided he wanted to keep the home. Now, the Brokaw Group is trying to charge us $2,364.00, for there efforts when we agreed to pay $973.34 for painting. Now, I am receiving emails from her attorney stating I signed a 6 month agreement. Honestly, I was and still emotionally and physically spent. Bethany stayed in my house for over an hour listening to my story and pretending like she was going to help. I trusted her. I trusted what we discussed. Now, that my ex husband chose to buy me out, which Bethany always new was an option, now she is trying to charge over $2k for time and commission if the home sells within 6 months. I will admit I made a horrible mistake by trusting her and not reading the agreement that we spent over an hour in person discussing and 2 phone calls prior. I trusted that she was trying to help me. I was completely deceived. It makes me wonder because I wasnt provided a copy of the purchase agreement when we signed it. I had to call, text, and leave multiple messages stating I needed it for court. I am genuinely concerned about the authenticity of the original document verses the online version. Why wasn't I provided a copy when I signed it? Why, did it take so long for me to receive it when she new it was needed for court. Our divorce trial got postponed because I was unable to get the information needed. If you don't want to end up on my position, stay away from Bethany Brokaw. She is deceitful and shady. You should never take advantage of another human the way she did and continues to try. Do better. You are supposed to help me. Not just your pocketbook.
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5.0 stars
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3 months ago
Reviewed by Marisa Watkins
Josh Holbrook was our agent and he was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond, was very communicative and helpful. As first time homebuyers we were of course a little unsure and clueless about the process of buying a home, but Josh walked us through everything, answered every question and stayed in touch with every update! I highly recommend them, they have great values and truly care about helping people not just making money.
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5.0 stars
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5 months ago
Reviewed by Jason Moore
Thank you so much Josh! You were highly professional and efficient with helping us sell our home! With your help we sold the house in less than a week! We really appreciate everything you did for us! Thank you again from the Moores!
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5.0 stars
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6 months ago
Reviewed by Kama Burton
Highly recommend Bethany Brokaw! She is a phenomenal trainer and speaker who truly invests herself in the success of real estate agents. Her commitment to serving others and her expertise in business building make her a standout in the industry.
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5.0 stars
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6 months ago
Reviewed by Chuck Kreidler
Josh was a pleasure to work with. What could be a difficult and stressful experience was made easy with him. From our first meeting through close Josh always was patient and answered all questions. Josh is always available, and still is after moving into our new condo.
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1.0 star
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a year ago
Reviewed by Faye Doreen
WORST EVER. My experience with this realty company was stressful and upsetting. Kerry is NOT recommended. Very poor communication, doesn't listen, doesn't understand the business and constantly asking me to drop the list price. Bethany (broker) ignored my emails except one at closing when I asked what was going on with that. At one point, Kerry implied we may be dropped if we didn't lower the price. I felt threatened. My husband also felt this way when he heard her say this on a phone call. Steer clear. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.
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5.0 stars
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a year ago
Reviewed by A
I couldn't be happier with my experience! Josh was wonderful, he came to our first appointment prepared with data and comarables, he provided lists of things to do and made the entire process easy. We had an offer in 4 days and I don't think that would have been possible without the Brokaw Group's experience and knowledge! Will absolutely be using them for my next home purchase!

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