Drawing on 22 years of experience and over 4,000 career transactions, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices team leader earned top local honors for independently verified production.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI / ACCESS Newswire / August 3, 2026 / Brace Homes, led by Mark Brace at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate, has built one of West Michigan’s most established real estate operations. With deep experience across luxury homes, new construction, corporate relocation, and traditional residential sales, the team’s recent RealTrends recognition reflects its long record of helping Grand Rapids buyers and sellers make informed financial decisions.
What Did RealTrends Recognize Mark Brace and Brace Homes For?
RealTrends ranked Brace Homes as the #1 real estate team in Grand Rapids by both sales volume and transaction sides in its 2026 city rankings. The recognition was based on independently verified 2025 production and placed the team among Michigan’s highest-producing real estate groups.
RealTrends evaluates agents and teams using verified residential sales data rather than nominations or self-reported claims. Its annual rankings compare production by closed volume and transaction sides at the local, state, and national levels.
“We are grateful to the clients who continue to trust our team with such important financial decisions,” says Brace. “This recognition reflects the work of everyone at Brace Homes and the relationships we have built throughout West Michigan.”
What Makes Mark Brace a Top Producer in Grand Rapids?
As the Team Leader of Brace Homes at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate, Brace guides buyers and sellers throughout Grand Rapids, MI. His approach is informed by a formal background in finance and computer information systems from Western Michigan University, which he applies to property pricing, data analysis, and contract structuring. He provides specialized representation in luxury real estate, new construction, and corporate relocation.
Experience Proof Points:
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Generated $120,436,000 in closed sales volume in 2025
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Completed 250 real estate transactions over the last 12 months
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Exceeded $1 billion in total career sales volume
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Ranked as the #1 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor in Michigan consecutively since 2014
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Placed in the Top 10 nationally for medium team units within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network
What Does the Recognition Mean for Grand Rapids Buyers and Sellers?
Brace Homes’ RealTrends recognition reflects a high level of recent transaction experience in the Grand Rapids market. For clients, that means guidance informed by current pricing patterns, buyer behavior, inspection issues, and the offer terms helping homes reach closing.
Grand Rapids remains competitive. The median sale price is approximately $300,000, up 3.4% year over year, and homes are selling in a median of just six days. Nearly 49% of properties close above asking price, with the average home selling for about 101.6% of list.
For buyers, those conditions require strong preparation and quick decisions when a well-priced home becomes available. Sellers have an opportunity to create competition, but the fact that nearly 19% of listings receive a price reduction shows that buyers still push back on homes that enter the market too high.
Who Is Mark Brace and Brace Homes?
Mark Brace is the Team Leader of Brace Homes at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate. Based on East Beltline Avenue, the group represents buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating clients throughout the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and West Michigan.
Brace has built the team around organized service, clear communication, and advice grounded in both market data and the client’s long-term goals. Its structure gives clients access to specialized support while Brace remains involved in the strategy behind each purchase or sale.
He is also a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council and has maintained his standing as the top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor in Michigan since 2014. Backed by more than 900 five-star reviews, Brace Homes is known for combining large-team resources with practical, individualized guidance.
Buying or selling in Grand Rapids, MI? Reach Mark Brace at Brace Homes at (616) 504-2527.
Media Contact:
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Mark Brace, Team Leader
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Phone: (616) 504-2527
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Website: https://www.bracehomes.com
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Email: mark@bracehomes.com
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Address: 3000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
SOURCE: Mark Brace
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