Testimonials
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Paul was helpful and very nice and friendly. Very knowledgeable with the hero program. We highly recommend him.
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- Kaylene Bordeau (Direct Care Supervisor )
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Excellent agent, I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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- Scott C
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Paul is a fantastic agent and represented our interests well. We’ve bought two homes with Paul as our agent and he will always be at the top of our list of agents to work with. He knows the market well and he’s not afraid to push back and tell us when we’re being crazy. I could not recommend working with Paul enough
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- Evan Keimach (Attorney )
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Paul was great to work with selling my house. He had good ideas of things to do prior to listing and made the entire process smooth and simple. Communication was exactly what I needed and he stayed available for me late into the evening while working through multiple offers. I would absolutely recommend Paul to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Mark McClung
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Paul Derby is by far the best agent you could ever ask for. He got us into a house we never thought we would ever be able to afford. Paul has been there every step of the way from getting our pre approval to closing on the house. No matter how difficult it had gotten Paul was able to save the deal. When other realtors told us no, Paul told us there was a way. When someone says you need to have a very knowledgeable realestate agent, they are talking about agents like Paul. A year ago we thought we would be buying another house in the city but Paul got us in a house out in the country. Thanks again. You have an incredible team. Highly recommend
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- Lingenfelter family (Best real estate agent you could ever ask for )
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I have now worked with Paul Derby on three transactions, two home purchases and most recently the sale of our home, and he is the only realtor I will recommend without hesitation. Each time, he has proven himself to be a genuine trusted advisor rather than just an agent moving a deal along.
What stood out most during this sale was his communication. Paul responds right away, every single time. Selling a home comes with a constant stream of questions, decisions, and moving pieces, and never once did I feel like I was waiting or left in the dark. That kind of responsiveness takes so much stress out of an already demanding process.
Beyond his availability, Paul brings deep market and industry knowledge to every conversation. He understands the local landscape and knows how to position a home, price it correctly, and navigate the details that most people never see. His guidance is grounded in real expertise, and it shows in the results.
The quality I value most is his honesty. Paul tells me what I need to hear, not just what I want to hear. He gives me straight answers and sound advice even when it would be easier to simply agree with me. That integrity is rare, and it is the reason I keep coming back to him transaction after transaction.
If you are buying or selling and want someone who is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely honest, Paul Derby is the realtor you want in your corner. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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- Ashley Keimach
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Five stars all the way. I’ve worked with Paul Derby multiple times through NextHome Realty for buying and selling, and everything has always gone great. Paul is reliable, thorough, and very easy to work with. The process is always clear, the communication is excellent, and the outcome is consistently better than expected. I recommend him to anyone who wants a realtor they can fully trust.
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- Yousif Naser
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I would like to leave a heartfelt recommendation for my real estate agent, Mr. Paul. He is not only a great person but also a dedicated and hardworking professional. Throughout the process of selling my house, he worked tirelessly, always making himself available to answer all my questions and address any concerns. His commitment to his clients and his exceptional service made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Mr. Paul to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive real estate agent.
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- Farhan Alyas
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Teresa was great to work with to sell our property. She was quick to respond and communicate through the entire process. She moved the process quickly with just 10 days from listing to closing on the property
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- Jason Gnegy
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Wonderful to work with. Always available and happy to listen to you and give recommendations.
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- Sandeep Sood
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Teresa does a great amount of work for you in her job. I am wholely happy with her ethics and ablety to get the job done. Again thank you Teresa for a job well done .
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- Anonymous
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Working with Tracy was such a joy. She was thorough in every detail, proactive in anticipating what I’d need before I even had to ask, and always quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Her flexibility and willingness to meet my needs made the entire process smooth, even when plans shifted, and she consistently provided valuable information that helped me make the decisions I did. More than anything, she was a steady source of support from start to finish. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell with comfort.
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- Sadie Davis
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Paul was beyond helpful and I Could really tell that he wanted the best for me and my family! Defiantly not someone who is just trying to sell you anything. Recommend to everyone
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- Trystan hayes (Buyer )
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Paul was amazingly helpful, friendly, competent and professional throughout our entire homebuying process. He was always honest and up front about issues and complications and approached every property with a critical eye, always providing valuable advice and feedback. I would recommend Paul to anyone who wants a thorough and truly caring person to help them with their homebuying or selling experience.
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- Paul Velbel
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Paul Derby is a wonderful realtor as well as a wonderful person. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone wanting to but or sell a home. He will go out of his way to help with finding a home and going through the entire process.
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- Daniel L. Thompson (Lead EHS Specialist)
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Paul was great to work answering questions in a timely manner highly recommend
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- Nick Mines (Property manager)
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Tracy's commitment to transparent communication throughout the entire process was greatly appreciated. She was always quick to answer my questions or find answers if she didn't have them at hand. Her assistance was invaluable. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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- Anonymous
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Teresa is an amazing person to work with and very knowledgeable in her field of work. She has a nurturing personality and has supported me through some difficult times. She goes out of her way to help you. My family was met with crisis and had to make quick as well as important decisions and Teresa was right there to help. She never seemed stressed or frustrated, and always followed thru on each and every step. She is very professional and listens to your questions and concerns with answers and recommendations based on her own experience. I would highly recommend Teresa if you are in need of a professional that treats you like family.
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- Bonnie Dunn (Senior Provider Enrollment Specialist)
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Paul was great to work with, very understanding and knowledgeable. This was my first time selling my home and he kept it real for me and I appreciated that.
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- Tami Osborne
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Paul helped us find our first home and made the entire process feel harmless and easy. Any questions I brought up were answered quickly and in language I could understand as a first time home buyer. Even once we completed the purchase, he was happy to assist us with recommendations for who to call or where to go when it came to working on the house. I was recommended to Paul by a friend who worked with him in the past and I plan on recommending him to anybody looking to purchase a home in the area.
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- John Coker
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Paul did a great job. He did not hesitate to meet us at various sites on various days. His experience with construction along with real estate made me very comfortable moving forward with purchases.
Thank you Paul for always being able to be reached
Kurt
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- Kurt Trierweiler (Account Manager)
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Paul was great. Just about anyone can facilitate the purchase or sale of a house, but Paul knows his market and the people working within it. That is worth its weight in gold. The relationships he has with other people in the area smoothed over what could have been bumps in the road. It made a anxiety-inducing process much less stressful. If you want someone who knows the market inside and out, that would be Paul and I could not recommend him more highly.
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- Christine Curtis
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Paul did a fantastic job of helping us sell our apartment. He gave great advice for preparing it. He worked through the comparables and suggested the perfect market price, In the end, he was ablw to not only bring in multiple offers, but we closed at more than the asking price. Throughout it all he was friendly and professional. Very responsive to any calls, texts, or emails.
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- Gretchen Dziadosz
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Teresa was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive and very helpful. I would highly recommend her.
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- J. Broooks
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Derek is unbelievably thorough and is an extremely caring realtor. He made what was a difficult time much less stressful and was always available when I needed! I can't recommend him and his team enough.
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- L W
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Paul was absolutely wonderful!! He’s an amazing realtor and person!! He is very thorough, honest, patient, and caring when it comes to his clients and their house search and needs. He was very knowledgeable and responsive! We couldn’t have done the home buying process without him, we would choose him again and again in the sale and purchase of any home.
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- Jennifer Fladseth
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I met Paul last year and took a chance that he would be able to assist me in getting my step-father's home sold. I did not have a lot of experience in this arena, and needed a lot of help and advice. The home for sale ended up needing a great deal of work and Paul graciously advised me every step of the way. He was always willing to go the extra mile, including meeting contractors at the home so I wouldn't need to take even more time off work. The house has finally sold and everyone (especially my step-father) is very happy. My next job for Paul will be finding a new home for my significant other and me. We're looking forward to it. I cannot recommend Paul highly enough.
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- Colleen Bethea
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Teresa did a great job handling the sale of our condo. We got a cash offer in two days with it not being on the market.
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- Tim Florinki (ER Regeatration )
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Very personal and professional at the same time. Makes you feel like your her only customer. I would highly recommend Teresa
Edward Goldman
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- Ed Goldman (Home owner)
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Working with Paul Derby was an excellent experience from start to finish. He made the entire process quick, smooth, and stress-free. Paul’s professionalism, knowledge, and clear communication ensured that everything was handled efficiently and with care. I truly appreciated how seamless the experience was and would highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated realtor.
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- Seth Rasmussen
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Tracy has been an incredible partner throughout our home search. Always patient and attentive, she was ready to go wherever we wanted, no matter how many properties we visited. What stood out the most was her ability to truly listen and understand what we were looking for—often picking up on things we hadn’t even said out loud. We really appreciated her responsiveness and willingness to answer all of our questions along the way. Her dedication and insight made the entire experience smoother and more enjoyable.
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- Ramirez C.
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We had a fantastic experience working with Paul. He was efficient and knowledgeable and always quick to communicate. He gave us realistic expectations and great advice to maximize the process of selling our house.
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- Ana Arnold
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Derek was amazing to work with, always on top of things, quick to respond and very knowledgeable. He made the search for our first home easy and we even moved in sooner than expected. I cannot recommend Derek enough!
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- Summer Womble
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Many buying and selling experiences with Paul !
Always great to work with him, I highly recommend !!
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- Yousif Naser
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Teresa was very helpful throughout the process. She was always available to answer my many questions. She helped me to achieve my goal of owning a family home up north. Thank you so much.
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- Lana Tapani
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Teresa was very professional and went above and beyond for me when buying and selling a house.
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- Liz Atkins
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Tracy was an amazing partner during my recent home buying experience. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and made the entire process so much smoother than I expected. Tracy handled all of the details at every step. I appreciated her support and handling g of this important transaction!
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- Darcy
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Paul is great. He is professional and knowledgeable. He ia so helpful with getting the answers to all of your questions. Totally recommend him to anyone interested in either buying or selling real estate.
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- paula gregory (Adminsg\trative Law Judge)
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Paul , did a great job selling my home
I owned a older modular in the country. Paul told me the things that would help me get top dollar for my home. I did the things that needed to get done and it sold very quick.
Thank you Paul for all your help and hard work on getting my home sold.
Nancy B
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- Nancy Bliesener (Retiref)
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Paul did a great job selling our house and made it a very smooth and easy process.
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- Anthony Dionise
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When I first started the process to buying a house in the spring of 2025 I was in over my head, working full time and trying to find a place with my pregnant fiancé. I knew this was a long process and we were working with limited time, Paul jumped right in trying to find something that was right for us with limited time and budget. In only a few months we found something we loved a bit above our price range and with multiple other offers. Paul immediately went to work and jumped through hoops to make a deal and get us the home we truly wanted! If you’re looking for someone to be upfront honest and go the extra mile to find a place that you love, we highly recommend Paul Derby!
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- Jordan Huntoon (Home buyer )
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We relocated to Michigan from Colorado and Paul made the entire process of finding and purchasing our new home in Michigan about as easy as it could possibly be! He always was ready to take calls, answer questions and do a video walk through for us.
To sum it up Paul is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional and I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home.
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- Paul Judd
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Teresa does an excellent job of meeting her clients' needs! She lives several miles from where we were searching for a new home. She was more than willing to meet us for showings when it was convenient for us. She is very attentive to matching client desires to what is available on the market. Her years of real estate experience and knowledge shine through; as does her compassion for people. Thanks, Teresa!!
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- Julie Vermett-Pollok
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Paul was great to work with he kept me on Track to pick the best place for my goals and investment! Will definitely work with him in the future!
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- Anthony Bryant (Electrician )
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Where was this guy 35 years ago when I started buying Properties.I didn’t have to call to double check on stuff he got the paperwork done and to me In order!
Paul kept me in the loop the whole time .
I’ll be using him again!!!
Thank you, Paul!!!
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- Phillip Bombrys (Retired Real estate investor)
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Easy to work with, professional and savvy, Derek helped me find a great house in Lansing. Five years later he helped me sell the same house in three days while handling competing bids. I recommend Derek for his deep knowledge of the Lansing housing market and for his helpfulness, realtor skills and attention to detail.
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- Jean MacLeod
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I’ve worked with Paul Derby and NextHome Realty on multiple occasions for both buying and selling, and every experience has been excellent. Paul is consistently professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, and he makes the process feel organized and manageable from start to finish. Communication is always clear, timelines are handled well, and the details are taken care of with real attention. I highly recommend Paul and his team to anyone looking for a smooth, reliable experience.
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- Ali Ali
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Paul was fantastic to work with selling our property. The experience he brought from his past work as a general contractor was invaluable in helping us make decisions on what the home needed to be ready for market and where to set our asking price. Paul was in constant communication and very available, advising us through the sales process and making sure the sale was quick and painless.
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- Bill Sheppard
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I had a great experience purchasing a investment property in East Lansing from 7 hours away in the Upper Peninsula! Tracy was very helpful and responsive throughout the process! Highly recommend.
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- Lottie Kohtala
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Paul is a great agent! Very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He went above and beyond for us.
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- Logan Ryan
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