Pleasanton, CA — August 1, 2025 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome ACE Real Estate Services, located in Albion, Michigan. The brokerage joins the growing NextHome franchise that currently has more than 600 active office locations across the country.
NextHome ACE Real Estate Services offers local real estate expertise throughout Albion, Springport, Homer, Concord, Spring Arbor, Marshall, Parma, and the remainder of Calhoun County.
NextHome ACE Real Estate Services is owned by Joe Verbeke, a community-centered REALTOR® with expertise in residential real estate, including property management, investment, resale, and multi-family properties.
Joe’s background working in public education, the family grocery store, and franchise ownership created a passion for lifting those around him.
In 2018, Joe combined his talents to create a bustling real estate career. He soon opened ACE Real Estate Services. The company thrived in the property management space, and Joe developed a deep understanding of the construction quirks of Albion-area homes.
“After managing rental properties, I’ve become pretty tuned into building issues and what tenants run into,” Joe said. “That experience helps a lot when I’m walking through homes with buyers. I can usually either ease their concerns or point out things they should know. For sellers, I’ve got a great network of contractors I work with all the time, so if something pops up, I can make a call and get it handled fast. Those connections keep things smooth and stress-free for my clients.”
Working alongside his mother in law, Joe helped people in his hometown achieve dreams they thought were impossible.
“It’s incredibly meaningful helping someone realize they can own a home—especially when they never thought it was possible,” Joe said. “Guiding a client from the rental cycle to homeownership is a powerful process. Getting that transaction across the finish line is a dream come true for someone who thought it was out of reach.”
Whatever accolades or awards come his way, Joe is always proudest of the lives he’s helped change through real estate.
As demand for Joe’s business expanded, he knew that getting the right systems in place would help him continue to provide excellent, personalized service to every client. After looking into multiple franchise options, NextHome stood out.
“I saw that the people at NextHome take onboarding and what they do seriously,” Joe said. “It wasn’t just a sales pitch – they really wanted to help me succeed and figure out if NextHome was the right way for me to grow my career – or not.”
After reaching out to other NextHome franchise owners for their feedback, Joe knew that NextHome was the right fit for the way he wanted to grow his business.
“NextHome’s Humans Over Houses tagline really stood out,” Joe said. “But I quickly saw that it wasn’t just a tagline. After talking to those other franchise owners, I saw that this tagline actually translated into everyday business practices. NextHome is a company that not only promises a great culture, but delivers on it.”
Today, NextHome ACE Real Estate Services is accelerating Joe’s brand of people-first real estate with the backing of a nationwide network.
“Although I’ve worn many hats around our small town, I am leaning into NextHome ACE Real Estate Services,” Joe said. “There’s no problem too big or too small that we can’t figure out together.”
Joe and his wife Emily have been married for 21 years and they are the proud parents of a 16-year-old son. Not only is their son an Eagle Scout, but he is also building his own local lawn maintenance business.
“He’s definitely cut from my wife’s cloth, for sure,” Joe said with a proud smile.
Emily is the owner of Foundry Bakehouse and Deli, which has grown into a beloved local favorite over the past six years.
Together, the family enjoys eating and playing in their local Albion community. Joe also enjoys running and biking in his spare time.
Please join us in congratulating Joe on the opening of NextHome ACE Real Estate Services in Albion, Michigan!
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact VP of Sales Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
Each office is an independently owned and operated business.