About Us

Real Estate One is the largest Real Estate company in Michigan with more than 2,500 employees and sales associates. Since our inception in 1929, we have been actively involved in Michigan communities. The fourth generation, family-owned company consists of five real estate brands, Real Estate One, Max Broock, Remerica, MBA Realty, and the Charles Reinhart Company, as well as HomeSuite, our one-stop shop of real estate services including John Adams Mortgage, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Insurance One, Relocation America International, and Rental Management One.

The contributions of time, talent and financial resources of the generous individuals in our organization have provided an enviable recognition for the Real Estate One Family of Companies in Michigan and across the nation. We are known as a company that “lives and works” in the community.

Since the creation of the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation (REOCF) in the late 1990s, the driving principle has been serving others. In addition to bringing awareness and financial contributions to supported causes, the REOCF also brings a sense of community and of belongingness within the Real Estate One Family of Companies. Social responsibility is at the core of the giving spirit of the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation and our dedicated and compassionate volunteers work tirelessly to rally support for and to raise awareness of the importance of charitable community involvement.

In 2016, the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation expanded to include the Max Broock Charitable Foundation and the Reinhart Charitable Foundation. With the inclusion of our HomeSuite affiliate services in 2020, our Family of Foundations clearly reflect the diversity and generosity that is our Family of Companies. Collectively, our Foundations have contributed thousands of volunteer hours and more than $9 million to local communities across the state.

According to Stuart Elsea, President of Financial Services, "The word ‘Family’ is a key component of the Real Estate One Family of Companies. It punctuates our dedication not only to one another during difficult times, but also our willingness to assist those in need in the 200 communities we serve. We are extremely proud of our relationship (with our partner charities) and have tremendous respect for the agents and employees who give their time, skill and passion to these charities. These individuals represent the best of humanity and a level of character we should all strive to emulate in our own lives."

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.  Helen Dyer

The REOCF continues to experience tremendous growth year-over-year increasing overall charitable contributions of time and resources to an ever increasing list of community organizations. Agents and employees of the Real Estate One Family of Companies, working with the resources and support of the Family of Foundations, have risen to the challenge of serving local communities through volunteerism and charitable giving collectively contributing over $9 million since 2004.

The collective effort of willing individuals to work toward the betterment of communities is evident in the creative ways in which our offices have organized and championed causes significantly impacting the communities where they work and live.

Stewardship

Our relationships with local community organizations such as Special Olympics Michigan, Forgotten Harvest, Child and Family Services Third Level and Ozone House and national organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society, are based on a commitment that each dollar contributed through our Foundation will benefit communities across Michigan. As deeply rooted members within these communities, we firmly believe that social responsibility requires not only compassion, but also responsible planning and management of resources - stewardship. Recognizing the role we play and the responsibility we have to our communities, we ensure that 100% of every dollar raised by our agents and employees goes directly to the charitable organizations we support across the state.

Community Impact

The REO Family of Charitable Foundations, in support of the tremendous work of our agents and employees, benefits communities across Michigan directly impacting areas of health and human services through medical research, patient and family support, children and family services, youth development, food rescue services, multipurpose service organizations and animal rescue organizations. As deeply rooted members within these communities, we firmly believe that social responsibility requires not only compassion, but also responsible planning and management of resources.

You Get What You Give. Our family of companies is keenly aware of the full circle nature of volunteering and charitable giving. Working within this circle allows us to experience shared ownership and collective commitment. Volunteerism and charitable giving are at the core of our organization and are demonstrated by the tremendous year-over-year growth we experience in volunteers/hours committed, as well as dollars raised. We are incredibly grateful to have a shared culture of commitment to community within our organization and we are encouraged by our growing impact across Michigan.

Real Estate One Charitable Foundation contributions year-to-date: $9 million

Our Team

In August of 2014, the first meeting of the REO Charitable Foundation Advisory Board convened with 14 newly appointed advisors. These exceptional individuals willingly accept the challenges presented in executing strategic planning and implementing structured committees with designated roles and responsibilities. The underlying motivation for the formalized structure of the REOCF lies in the continued generosity and ever increasing numbers of volunteers seeking opportunities to give back.

In 2015, the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation expanded its advisory board to better serve the interests of our sales associates and employees in Northern Michigan.

In 2016, the REOCF expanded to include the Max Broock Charitable Foundation and the Reinhart Charitable Foundation welcoming them both into the Charitable Foundation Family. The Reinhart Charitable Foundation established its volunteer advisory board in 2018.

Advisory Board Members

Stuart Elsea
President

Jennifer Essary 
Managing Director
jessary@realestateone.com

Renea Butler
Trustee

Michelle Armbruster
Reinhart

Nancy Bowerbank
Reinhart

Laurie Buys
Reinhart

Pia Crum
Reinhart

Danielle Dorsch
Client Services

Caron Koteles Riha
Real Estate One

Maria Evangelista-Wade
Reinhart

Kathy Hay
Reinhart

Kathy Linderman
Reinhart

Nora Hamouda
Reinhart

Nafisa Gero
Reinhart

Jen Fry
Reinhart

Angie Rasmussen
Reinhart

Michelle Maidens
NMich

Toni Morrison
NMich

Becky O'Neill
Corporate

Josh Lowry
Corporate

Dennis Pearsall
NMich

Caroline Coates
NMich

Elke Vandyke
Reinhart

Ellie Vratanina
Reinhart

Clint Wheeler
NMich

Jon Zickert
NMich