Grand Rapids' Most Connected Commercial Brokerage
For fifteen years, owners and investors across West Michigan have called Jesse Baragar first — because the deals worth doing rarely make it to the open market. We move fast, close cleanly, and protect your downside. 480+ closings, $108M+ in volume, 5.0-star rated.
A Clear Path to a Clean Close
1. Find Your Ideal Property
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing — our deep network and off-market connections give you access to opportunities before they hit the open market.
2. Schedule a Property Tour
Touring with Jesse means underwriting on the spot — not just a walkthrough. You'll know what each property is actually worth, where the risks hide, and whether the deal pencils before you ever sign an LOI.
3. Close the Deal and Move In
Our streamlined process and deep landlord relationships mean faster closings, so you can focus on running your business — not navigating paperwork.
About Baragar Realty
Founded in 2011 by Jesse Baragar on a contrarian thesis: that commercial real estate in Grand Rapids didn't need bigger brokerages — it needed better ones. Smaller, sharper, more accountable. Fifteen years and 480+ closed transactions later, every Baragar Realty engagement is still led directly by Jesse. No junior agents. No bait-and-switch. One principal broker who answers his own phone, walks every building, and signs at closing.
Grand Rapids' Most Connected Real Estate Team
For over 14 years, Baragar Realty has been Grand Rapids' most trusted name in commercial and investment real estate. With 480+ closed transactions ranging from $129K storefronts to $3.9M apartment complexes — across retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and land — our deep-rooted market knowledge and exclusive off-market network deliver results other firms simply can't match.
5.0 ★
Average client rating (Zillow)
Off-Market
Access to deals before market
Don't Take Our Word For It
Jesse has earned a perfect 5.0-star rating across 25 verified Zillow reviews. Here's what Grand Rapids business owners are saying.
Jesse found us the perfect office space and negotiated terms we couldn't have gotten on our own. He knew every property in the area and was completely upfront throughout the entire process. I've already referred him to two other business owners.
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As a startup, we had a tight budget and very specific needs. Jesse listened, didn't waste our time with spaces that didn't fit, and got us into a great location with favorable lease terms. He made the whole process easy.
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Scaling up our e-commerce operations meant moving to a bigger space—a potentially daunting task. Our property managers guided us through every step, making the transition smooth and painless. Their expertise in industrial properties was a game-changer.
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Serving Greater Grand Rapids & Beyond
Your trusted full-service real estate partner in Kent County, Michigan
Northeast Grand Rapids 49505
Knapp's Corner / Plainfield 49525
Downtown Grand Rapids 49503
Eastown / Heritage Hill 49506
Grandville / Jenison 49418
Ada / Cascade 49301
Wyoming / Walker 49519
Kentwood 49512
✓ Retail Spaces
✓ Office Buildings
✓ Industrial / Warehouse
✓ Restaurant / Food Service
✓ Mixed-Use Properties
Proven Performance — By the Numbers
Recent Sales & Leases
Representing buyers, sellers & tenants across Grand Rapids 49505 & 49525
Commercial Sale — ✓ Closed | $1.3M
3241 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Car Wash & Quick Lube | Central NE Grand Rapids | 2024
Retail Sale — ✓ Closed
2464 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
$485K Sale Price | 3,200 Sq Ft | 2024
Office Lease — ✓ Closed
1350 East Paris Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
$18/SF Lease Rate | 4,800 Sq Ft | 2024
Industrial Sale — ✓ Closed
4195 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
$1.2M Sale Price | 12,500 Sq Ft | 2023
Retail Lease — ✓ Closed
3777 28th St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
$22/SF Lease Rate | 2,400 Sq Ft | 2024
Office Sale — ✓ Closed
1575 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
$725K Sale Price | 6,100 Sq Ft | 2023
Restaurant Lease — ✓ Closed
901 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$24/SF Lease Rate | 1,900 Sq Ft | 2024
