Our Reviews

Sometimes things happen in different ways , my wife and I had just went through a total loss house fire. We did not even know what our settlement was going to be when we met Janice Allen at an open house . She was helpful and sympathetic to our situation. Having not bought a house in 38 years, we were very overwhelmed with the housing market in 2022. Janice sent us houses to look at through our email that fit the checklist we had given her. There was no pressure or unwanted calls ever. If we saw a house whether it was from her company or others she would arrange a visit as soon as possible, usually the same day. Janice would have all relevant information and was insightful to what the market was doing. My wife and I looked at a few houses, with no pressure to buy from Janice. None of those houses seemed like home. On a Saturday morning a property popped up on my phone that was not what we were looking for, but intrigued us. We called Janice and she arranged for us to see it just hours later. When my wife and I stepped into this house it felt like" home ". Janice had all the appropriate info on the house . We were able to put together an offer before we left the house. It was accepted before we even got home. Janice helped us get through the closing process. I would recommend Janice Allen to anyone looking for a real estate agent . She went above and beyond to get us into our new residence. We would consider her more than just our agent but also a friend ."
Jim & Sue

Janice Allen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very knowledgeable about the market and home buying process. Very patient with me and my wife as first time home buyers. Took time and effort to educate us about home buying and never left any mystery at all as to what our next step was. We only had to look at two houses to get an offer accepted (was better than what I expected), which was very appreciated because we both work full time and didn't have a lot of free time to put into this process. It was challenging moving to Michigan from out of state because we did not have the opportunity to look at any houses in-person, but Janice did a stellar job conducting the tours virtually and accommodating additional visits for our family members to see the house in-person. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, accommodating, punctual, who goes the extra mile (and above all else, has integrity which you don't often see with realtors), I highly recommend Janice.
Alex & Brittany

Janice is the absolute BEST! I can't put into words how appreciative my husband and I are of her. She has truly made our home selling process painless. We were in the midst of an out of state home purchase when we decided it was time to list our MI home. We were dreading adding more to our plate but Janice made everything so seamless and fun! From the very first meeting she has been so responsive and supportive and we immediately knew she was someone we could trust to work in our best interest. Her professionalism, marketing tools, sales tools and attention to detail are all top notch. By far the best realtor we've ever worked with.
We are honestly sad our home sold so quick because we love working with Janice that much. Whether you are buying/selling your 1st home or your 4th, Janice is your girl!
Clayton & Hannah
Janice is awesome! We were first time homebuyers and she took the time to explain the whole process to us. She was also very quick to reply and get us in to see homes. We were able to beat out several other offers and get ours accepted the same day we put it in. She definitely has the experience you want in a realtor and knows the tricks of the trade to get your offer accepted.
Ryan & Emily

Janice was great to work with! The complications of our family ownership didn't slow her down at all. We had already been dropped by 2 realtors. I am very grateful to Janice for her positive attitude and getting the job done.
Julie B.

Janice Allen is a realtor who is dedicated to excellence in the process. I was so impressed with her listing of my house; it made me want to buy it myself! Through the entire process I could tell that she was working to get the best result for us! Job very well done! I recommend Janice Allen.
Mike & Cindy W.

Janice is the best! My wife and I just purchased our first home with Janice's help and she walked us through the entire process. She answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable while navigating through the home-buying process. When it came time to put in offers, Janice was smart and competitive with our offer and found a way to make us stand out. If you need a realtor, go with Janice Allen!!
Zach & Lexi
Janice was extremely professional and FUN! She worked tirelessly to ensure that not just one, but TWO home sales were navigated and overseen with kindness, timeliness, professionalism and patience. We felt like a priority every day, and were treated with such kindness. Janice went above and beyond to take on every little task on our behalf so we could focus on the moves and preparation. Could not ask for a better partner in this journey. We love Janice!
Rick & Cindy Slater (Seller)


The market was working itself into a frenzy when we began looking for the right home. We worked with several agents who were mostly looking to see what our top dollar was and wanting us to quickly jump into bidding war against other buyers. These agents really didn't get to know what we were looking for and what our goals were...we didn't sign on with them. We found Janice via a good rating and called her to show us some homes. We found Janice as very likable and she (without being pushy) worked to understand what we were looking for from our prospective. When we finally found something that interested us and did our research & decided to make a fair bid. When we discussed this with Janice she responded by discussing a proposed strategy on how to frame our offer so that we were comfortable with the results. After we digested what she proposed, we decided to go with her strategy and we signed the offer. We found that Janice was a good student of the market and had a good handle on her craft.
Ray & Diane Klassen (Buyer)


Janice went above and beyond to make sure our bid was accepted and our house was sold. She was always willing to do whatever it took to help us with everything, from scheduling to relieving our anxiety. Would 100% work with her again, and recommend to anyone thinking about buying or selling.
Jason & Sarah Smith (Buyer & Seller)


"After firing our old realtor, we found Janice. Instantly there was a difference. She sent us dozens of listing, answered the phone whenever we needed her, she wasn't afraid about being honest and provided great information. We will use her for all of our realtor needs and will recommend her to anyone and everyone."
Tony Lupini

Janice was excellent to work with. I gave her a pretty specific criteria on what I was looking for as a first time home buyer and she worked well making sure I found a house that fit it!!! She was fast to respond and quick to getting me into see a house because of the hot market we are currently in. She was also great when asking her for referrals!! (Lenders, contractors, etc…) high recommend her and will definitely be using her again if needed!!!
Kip Beck II (First Time Homebuyer)
“I highly recommend Janice Allen. She was so knowledgeable of all the necessary steps needed to sell my home. Her attention to detail made my experience as stress free as I could ever imagine. She made me feel like I was her main priority. If you want to sell your home have Janice Allen be your REALTOR®!" 
Ruth Williams


“Janice helped me sell my condo and buy a house in a week. I've known and trusted her 
for over 20 years. She'll treat you with respect and help you find the home you are looking for.” 
Christy Pischedda
Janice provided a level of service rarely seen -- simply fantastic!  I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone searching for their dream home or in need of any other type of real estate assistance.  Her knowledge and experience place her far above her peers and made my experience worry and trouble free.  Thanks Janice for a tremendous experience and I certainly look forward to utilizing your talents in the future!  
Clifford Sharp


"Janice was very patient with me and she was good at taking away any anxiety. And, she knows how to deal with people. She became a good friend." 
Carol V.
"You are such a great real estate agent. Wonderful! Thanks again for helping us sell our house! I am very grateful! You are the hardest working real estate agent I know, a fabulous personality, high energy, well organized, and so competent. You said you would sell our house; I trusted you and you did it in a very tough market!"  
John Moccio
"Thank you for making the sale of our home happen in today's market. We were very pleased that we had multiple offers on our home and wouldn't  hesitate to recommend you in the future! Thank you!"  
Martin & Nan McGuire

"It was a great joy to work with Janice. She made the whole experience smooth and stress free. I always enjoyed talking to her professionally or just personally. I would recommend Janice to anyone looking to sell or buy a home." 
Christian & Jesslyn Ossenheimer
"You were an excellent REALTOR® and I will make a point of telling everyone I know that if they need a good REALTOR® to call you."
Nellie L.
"You are knowledgeable in your field and conscientious. You kept us informed, enabling us to create a partnership with a common goal. Your professional approach and genuine concern for us made you the perfect choice. We will highly recommend you." 
Dave & Joyce Brennan
"You were interested in our needs and in 'us' and we can't thank you enough for all you did.” 
Andrew & Cathy Shapiro
"You went the extra mile and looked out for my best interests from beginning to end." 
Mark Maxwell
"Thank you, Janice, in all you did for me in the sale of my house. You did a great job in listing my house and accomplishing a quick sale and for an excellent price." 
Barbara Carr
"You did a great job or us and we would be happy to share our experience with other clients."  
Charles & Martha Ehlers
"As with any sale, the right person(s) looking for what you have, has to be brought together. In my case, about six days after Janice listed my home, several offers were made and a quick sale completed thus making my purchase equally smooth. Janice knew just what to do to because of her superior negotiating skills." 
Grace Reynolds


Professional.  Knowledgeable as to how homes are selling in our area.  Kept us informed.  Our home had a bid the first day it was shown, at the price we set!  Could not be happier.  Recommend!
Loren & Karen Gould
The speed of the whole experience was exceptional.  Janice realy is the nice one!!!
John & Cindy Gose
Janice is a pleasure to work with!  Always responsive and on top of things.  Her attention to detail will ensure your transaction is smooth and hassle free.  As a lender I get to work with a lot of realtors.  Janice is truly one of the good ones.  Not only do I look forward to working with her in the future, I would be happily use her for my own transactions, and recommend her to my friends and family. 
Kyle Bogardus
Thank you soooooooooo much for your extra effort with our home and family.  You are truly a great woman and agent! 
Sean & Irene Hanson
I am another Realtor who recently enjoyed a transaction with Janice Allen. She displayed a Professional and Prompt business attitude! Job well done!
Nancy S. Snyder


Janice Allen was so nice to work with she made everything happen! She was so giving with her time never made me feel rushed into something. Every time I saw a house she was on it to go see it never made me wait. I am so happy to have met her she went above and beyond to get the job done!
Kathie Smith (Buyer)


Janice is great!!! Always available and takes real initiative to do her best to get you in the house you want!! I would highly recommend..
Kristy Howard (Buyer & Seller)
Janice is truly wonderful!! She is so knowledgeable and personable and gives such positive energy. I would highly recommend her as your realtor, she goes above and beyond!
Kaitlyn Herman
Janice Allen answered all my questions and help me with the things she could not do . Very very helpful would recommend her to my family and friends.
JoAnn Provost
Janice is the absolute BEST! I can't put into words how appreciative my husband and I are of her. She has truly made our home selling process painless. We were in the midst of an out of state home purchase when we decided it was time to list our MI home. We were dreading adding more to our plate but Janice made everything so seamless and fun! From the very first meeting she has been so responsive and supportive and we immediately knew she was someone we could trust to work in our best interest. Her professionalism, marketing tools, sales tools and attention to detail are all top notch. By far the best realtor we've ever worked with. We are honestly sad our home sold so quick because we love working with Janice that much. Whether you are buying/selling your 1st home or your 4th, Janice is your girl!
Clayton & Hannah
Janice is the best! My wife and I just purchased our first home with Janice's help and she walked us through the entire process. She answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable while navigating through the home-buying process. When it came time to put in offers, Janice was smart and competitive with our offer and found a way to make us stand out. If you need a realtor, go with Janice Allen!!
Zach & Lexi

Janice is awesome! We were first time homebuyers and she took the time to explain the whole process to us. She was also very quick to reply and get us in to see homes. We were able to beat out several other offers and get ours accepted the same day we put it in. She definitely has the experience you want in a realtor and knows the tricks of the trade to get your offer accepted.
Ryan & Nicholle
Janice is an amazing person! She's passionate, great at listening, and very kind! You're in good hands with her!
Elyse H.


I was a first time homebuyer working with a down payment assistance program and a very tight budget in a seller's market. There were very few homes on the market in my price range and even fewer in the location I was targeting. I followed Janice's recommendations when it came to offers & negotiations and would probably still be looking had I not. She very much had my best interests in mind
Jen M.
Janice is a professional she knows the market and can answer all your questions.
Michael & Mary Cherron
What I can say about Janice Allen is that you’ll never meet a brighter light, feel in more compassionate hands, and hear a better laugh. I enjoyed every aspect of our time together, and I can recommend her highly, in terms of integrity and gritty hard work.
Kate M.
Janice is wonderful to work with, and very attentive to detail!
Matt T.


Janice at Jaqua dotted the i and crossed the t for all details of the transaction. I entrusted her for sale of a secondary property of mine while out of state. It was a quick sale. Presentation of property sale was top notch..what does this mean? Great marketing beforehand equaled a high traffic open house. From open to close the transaction was through in less than 3 weeks. She answered every phone call. I recommend her.


Scott Whinna
Janice Allen will not stop working until she gets you results! Working with Janice was an amazing experience; she truly does not stop working. Janice’s reliable, extensive experience enabled her to set realistic and honest expectations aligned with my family’s needs. Putting our trust in Janice and taking her advice got us a deal that enabled us to move to our dream home in Mattawan. Janice has an amazing team of interior designers, photographers, and videographers who deliver beautiful, impactful digital and printed advertisements. Janice set up an extremely successful open house, resulting in high traffic and multiple offers. When our deal closed, Janice negotiated a cash deal that exceeded our expectations with 8% over the asking price and a generous extended occupancy agreement. Plus, she managed to sell our home in Kalamazoo in one week! The occupancy agreement enabled a smooth transition for our young kids to their newly built home. Janice loves helping families reach their goals of selling and buying a home, which becomes evident from the first meeting. Trusting Janice Allen with such an important life decision felt easy. We genuinely felt she had our best interests at heart, advocated for us at every turn, and made herself available at all hours if we had any concerns. We highly recommend Janice Allen as your realtor.
Chris & Kevin