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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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paul did a great job selling our house and made it a very smooth and easy process.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paul was great to work answering questions in a timely manner highly recommend

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.

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.

Scott Sparkia is the friend I would recommend to the real estate novice. I had my father's estate to liquidate and that included selling the house. Scott answered every question I had and if he didn't know the answer right away he quickly found the answer. Scott even helped clean out the garage. His guidance through the property sale made for a smooth transaction for me. Thank you Scott!

Wonderful to work with. Always available and happy to listen to you and give recommendations.

Very personal and professional at the same time. Makes you feel like your her only customer. I would highly recommend Teresa

Edward Goldman

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.

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

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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.

Excellent agent, I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Teresa was very professional and went above and beyond for me when buying and selling a house.

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.

Paul is a great agent! Very professional and extremely knowledgeable. He went above and beyond for us.

Teresa was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive and very helpful. I would highly recommend her.

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

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 .

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

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.

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!

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.

Paul was great from start to finish
Knowledgeable, responsive,great personality… helped us understand the market… listened to what we were looking for and then helped us find our home… so grateful for all of his help

I worked with Derek for many years as both seller and buyer agent and it has always been a pleasure. I would highly recommend Derek as a buying or selling agent.

We met Paul through a Zillow home show request. Right off the bat, his personality resonated with my husband and me. He was knowledgeable about each home we visited, and patient as we waited for the perfect home. His background in construction was a bonus as we examined areas of homes requiring attention. Throughout the whole purchase process he kept us informed and coordinated with the selling agent, lender, and title company to make things as smooth as possible for us. I highly recommend Paul if you are looking for someone to help you find a home.

Paul Derby, is an absolute professional as well a wonderful human being. In my opinion, the best realtor I have ever worked with.

Derek is a hard-working trustworthy realtor. I would highly recommend working with Derek if you're looking to buy or sell a house.

Derek sold my home in Battle Creek quickly and efficiently. My search for a new home in Lansing took a few months, but he was always on the ready to show me any property that I was interested in. His knowledge of the industry is second to none. Derek is very professional yet friendly and outgoing. I would happily and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the area.

Paul is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to what you need to know for buying a house. I was a first time homebuyer, and the amount of exposure I got and confidence from what Paul taught me made signing our contracts much more comfortable. He worked hard to make sure he was meeting our needs and keeping us looking at the long term for houses, living or resale. I’ve already recommended him to friends and they’ve come back with gratitude for getting to work with Paul. I plan to work with him for the eventual next house!

Very helpful and responsive through the home buying process. Would highly recommend!

He is a great professional realtor. His skill is beyond your imagination. He loves what he does. Paul helped get my first investment property, I’m happy about it.