New real estate firm prepares for growth

Adding staff and opening in a new location in downtown Grand Rapids are two moves Paramount Realty Partners is making in anticipation of a rejuvenated real estate market in the new year.

Paramount, founded by Chad Koster, recently added Nick Vander Wal as director of operations. Vander Wal says he brings a unique perspective to his new position and says he feels perfectly suited to a small real estate firm that focuses on customer service. "I have a lot of experience in new product development from my time at Steelcase," Vander Wal says. "I found the best results always came from small teams and collaboration." Vander Wal also says that his experience working with entrepreneurial startups has given him insight into new ways of connecting with buyers and sellers.

From a timing perspective, starting a new career couldn't be any better says Vander Wal. "I am very optimistic about the real estate market. It is a good time to sell and buy. The market is moving up. We still have a long way to go, but it is a great time to come into the market with interest rates at historic lows and additional programs in place for first-time buyers."

Vander Wal says the the small size of their firm is actually a competitive advantage. "We provide a concierge level of service, similar to what you receive if you stay at a nice hotel. If you need us to take care of something, we take care of it."

To learn about Paramount Realty Partners, you can visit their website here and their Facebook page here.

Source: Nick Vander Wal, Paramount Realty Partners
Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News Editor