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Meet Anna

I specialize in connecting buyers and sellers with unique properties in the West Michigan and Grand Rapids area. I have been licensed and working in real estate since February 2019.


Iteration Home is my Instagram handle. The idea behind that for me is that your home is an iteration; it’s always evolving. It’s never done. Where you are in a living space also tends to evolve. You may begin in an apartment, move to a condo or a house, get married, get divorced, have kids and become interested in certain areas based on schools, grow your family, and need more space. Or they make more money and want an upgrade or a downgrade. They live downtown, then want to try something different, have some land, and be in nature. They may change styles and change what they need in their spaces: working from home, pets, supporting other family members, moving closer to family, moving from another area for a job, changing jobs.


Licenses & Certifications / Trainings

  • Associate Broker
  • GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute)
  • C2EX - Commitment to Excellence Endorsed
  • Luxury Homes Certification - Residential Real Estate Council
  • Ninja Selling Installation Graduate
  • Diversity, Equity, Fair Housing, Inclusion Certification - DEFI
  • International Real Estate Practitioner Certification - IREP
  • Top 15 Agents on Social Media in Grand Rapids - PropertySpark
  • BFA, Kendall College of Art & Design

Vintage dealer since 2004: furniture, lighting, accessories, and art, mainly online. I have a 3000 sf warehouse in NW GR shopnueve.com (I still do this in addition to real estate). Have always been a buy-low, sell-high, value-oriented professional shopper and am always buying.


Dealer in vintage and collectible furniture, lighting, accessories, and art since 2004 on 1stDibs, Chairish, eBay, Etsy, and my website. This includes valuation and assessment of pieces; sourcing, selecting, and buying product; upholstery selection and coordination (both C.O.M. and on spec).


Significant self-taught design knowledge of both well-known and unknown designs of all kinds in furniture, lighting, accessories, and art.


I meet a lot of interior designers and those interested in interiors because of that established vintage business.

Anna Alvarez

REALTOR® | Design Specialist
PHONE
(616) 856-0506
EMAIL
[email protected]
LICENSE NUMBER
6506049242
ADDRESS
959 Wealthy St SE Ste 1, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Practical Staging

Sometimes, a space just needs the right finishing touches.

Through practical staging, I can bring in select pieces and styling elements when needed to help a listing feel complete and inviting. The goal isn't to make a home look staged — it's to make it feel considered.

I approach each space with an eye for its existing character, bringing in pieces that complement your style, match the aesthetic, and enhance what is already there.

Aesthetic sensitivity. Thoughtful details. A space that feels like itself, at its best.

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  • Anna was great to work with! As a first-time homebuyer, I was anxious about the process, and Anna was so helpful, answering all my questions, listening to what I was looking for, and helping me find the perfect place! I would 110% recommend working with her. She is diligent with updates, recommendations, and suggestions, and is clearly very knowledgeable. She’s thoughtful and caring and overall made a complicated process easy and exciting for me!
    — Kiersten M.
  • Anna knows the Grand Rapids market. She knows each neighbor, and she is an expert in design. I continue to send my friends and family to her.
    — Julie R.
  • We were using a different realtor but not getting the results we wanted. Anna came on board, and wow. She came prepared to all the houses we looked at with comps, etc. Once we found the house for my daughter, she was extremely thorough and on top of everything. Being a 1st time buyer, she walked her and us through the entire process and was there every step of the way. Could not be happier. I highly recommend Anna if you are looking at realtors.
    — Jim M.
  • Anna is dedicated to providing excellent service to her clients. She leaves no stone unturned when working with her buyers and uses great analytical tools for pricing and positioning to get sellers the best return on their investment. She is a well-respected colleague.
    — Laurie B.
  • Anna is well-versed in West MI real estate, from knowledge of different neighborhoods and real estate design to best negotiation practices. She is fun to work with and a strong advocate for her clients. Highly recommend!
    — Laura C.
  • Thank you for making the process smooth and efficient! We appreciate Anna’s attention to detail, creativity, and flexibility with scheduling.
    — Jennifer D.
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Anna Alvarez

Phone

(616) 856-0506

Email

[email protected]

Address

959 Wealthy St SE, Ste 1 Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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