About (V2)
Founded by Ashley Schaefer to do real estate differently: personal, honest, and genuinely fun. We aim to be the first and only real estate firm our clients and community need.
Founded by Ashley Schaefer to do real estate differently: personal, honest, and genuinely fun. We aim to be the first and only real estate firm our clients and community need.
Home V2: Vision, Values, Mission
- Our Vision — To create lifelong clients who have an A+ experience by educating and empowering them through the real estate process.
- Our Values — We always do the right thing, no matter what. We have a client-first mentality, we are leaders in our industry, and we always find a win-win. We are transparent, genuine, and true to who we are.
- Our Mission — To be the first and only real estate firm our clients and community need.
How We Can Help
Buying or selling a home is a huge decision, and the process can have a lot of ups and downs. Our priority is to get to know you and then use our expertise to help you get exactly what you need and want. We advocate for you during the tough times and we celebrate with you during the happy ones! We are here for everything from advice and consultations to marketing and selling your home or investment.
Meet the Hello Homes team
Ashley Schaefer
Broker / Owner
7 years as a licensed Realtor before opening Hello Homes GR — leads with passion, transparency, and unwavering ethics.
Taylor Cardon
Realtor®
Former interior designer turned Realtor since 2020 — makes sure every client feels educated, comfortable, and stress-free.
Maggie Schofield
Realtor®
Lowell, MI native and Airbnb investor who brings a first-hand investor's eye to buying, selling, and short-term rentals.
Blake Crabb
Realtor®
20+ years in sales, leadership, and negotiation — guides clients through waterfront, land, luxury, and investment purchases.
Jordan Schaefer
Realtor®
West Michigan native investing in real estate since 2013 — specializes in second homes, short-term rentals, and investment properties.
Nora Glahn
Transaction Coordinator
Keeps every transaction on track with excellent support and communication, start to close.
Who We Are
We are a lot of things, such as Grand Rapids experts, animal lovers, coffee bingers, beer enthusiasts, and concert junkies. Professionally, we are an energetic team here to help you with all of your real estate needs, whether you are looking to buy, sell, or lease. But that's what every real estate agent says, right? So, what makes us different? Exceptional Customer Service. Accessibility. Knowledge. Honesty. FUN!
We Would Love To Work With You!
“We text back in 2 minutes, we know what a 'vibe' is, and we will not make you use a fax machine to sign anything”