The DeKroub Team - Real Estate Professionals
Headquartered in Howell, Michigan, **The DeKroub Team at RE/MAX Platinum** stands as a premier force in the Southeast Michigan real estate market. With a legacy spanning over three decades, the team is led by **Renee Choate-DeKroub**, a Hall of Fame inductee and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and her son **Tony DeKroub**, who brings a dynamic blend of hospitality expertise and deep local roots. Together, they have cultivated a reputation for excellence, consistently ranking among the top 1% of agents nationwide and the top 5% in Michigan.
Whether you are seeking a **lakefront retreat**, a luxury estate, or a family home in Livingston, Oakland, or Washtenaw counties, The DeKroub Team offers a comprehensive, stress-free experience. Their approach combines **data-driven market analysis** with cutting-edge marketing strategies, including professional HD photography, drone visuals, twilight shots, and targeted social media campaigns across Facebook and Instagram. This ensures your property reaches the widest possible audience of qualified buyers.
For sellers, the team provides transparent communication, accurate pricing strategies, and personalized marketing plans designed to sell homes quickly and at the highest possible value. For buyers, they offer dedicated guidance through every step of the purchasing process, leveraging their extensive network and industry knowledge to secure the best deals. With over **$350 million in lifetime sales** and hundreds of five-star reviews, The DeKroub Team delivers results that speak for themselves. Let their award-winning team guide you to your next chapter in homeownership.
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A Premier Real Estate Force in Southeast Michigan
With over three decades of experience, The DeKroub Team at RE/MAX Platinum has established itself as a top-tier authority in the real estate market of southeast Michigan, including Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties. Led by Renee Choate-DeKroub, a member of the Real Estate Hall of Fame, and her son Tony DeKroub, the team consistently ranks in the top 1% nationally and the top 5% in the state. Their legacy is defined by exceptional market expertise, having facilitated over $350 million in cumulative sales, ensuring clients receive guidance from industry leaders who understand the nuances of everything from luxury estates to family homes and lake retreats.
Comprehensive Services and Cutting-Edge Marketing
The team distinguishes itself through a data-driven approach combined with aggressive, modern marketing strategies. For sellers, they offer more than just listing services; they provide professional staging, high-definition photography, drone footage, and sunset shots to maximize property appeal. They also handle preparatory tasks such as cleaning, painting, and repairs, often at no additional cost, to ensure the home is presented in its best light. This comprehensive support allows them to sell properties quickly and often above asking price, even in challenging market conditions.
- Full-Service Sales Strategy: Includes professional staging, expert pricing analysis, and targeted digital campaigns on social media.
- Buyer Guidance: Dedicated support for finding the perfect home, including access to off-market opportunities and expert negotiation to secure winning offers.
- Trusted Network: Recommendations for reliable local contractors, lenders, and service providers to assist with all aspects of homeownership.
A Client-Centered, Stress-Free Experience
What truly sets The DeKroub Team apart is the personal connection and care they extend to every client. Reviews frequently highlight their ability to make the complex buying and selling process feel seamless and stress-free. Clients appreciate the team’s responsiveness, transparency, and genuine dedication, noting that they are often treated like family rather than just transactions. Whether navigating a first-time purchase, managing an estate, or handling a relocation, the team provides emotional support and practical solutions, turning potential stress into a smooth, successful transition. Their unwavering commitment to integrity and client satisfaction has earned them a reputation as the most professional and caring realtors in the region.
The DeKroub Team - Real Estate Professionals: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
4,8 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Fantastic experience: Working with Renee, Tony, and their team throughout the purchase of our new home and the sale of our previous home this summer was an absolute pleasure! We truly enjoyed working with them every step of the way. It was great getting to view homes with Tony, and then working with Renee to get our offer accepted on our new home and successfully sell our house for over asking! We felt like we were in great hands throughout the entire process and couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide us through such a big transition. We highly recommend The DeKroub Team!
Thank you Jessie! It was a pleasure being a part of this process with you, we look forward to gaining your future business and having you as part of the DeKroub Team Family!
Fantastic experience: The most organized and professional realtors on the planet.
Fantastic experience: Renee and the team made selling my home in Howell so easy and stress free! I was so surprised at how fast it sold and how great they made my home look through their staging and photos! Thank you everyone! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking to buy or sell in the area!
Fantastic experience: UPDATE: We moved again and engaged with the DeKroub team to get our house sold after we found a new home. The pressure was on as we could not buy with a contingency, and this team came thru for us once again! Thank you!! It’s been a great experience with the whole team! Highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Renee and her team made selling my home the easiest transaction ever! My house sold in the first week, for more than I thought it would, and the inspection and closing process were seamless. So happy!!
Fantastic experience: The DeKroub Team was wonderful to work with the whole team was very professional and helpful with the sale of our home. They were great at setting us up with the people we needed to get our house ready for sale. We highly recommend The DeKroub Team and We most definitely will use them in the future.
Fantastic experience: Renee and her whole team were phenomenal in the sale of our home. From beginning in prepping us, staging the house, and bringing the absolute best offer it was seamless. I would definitely recommend the DeKroub team as the best realtors in Livingston county and beyond. I can’t thank them enough for their services.
Fantastic experience: Renee and Tony DeKroub are great. Also, their team go the extra mile to help you buy or sell your home.
Fantastic experience: The DeKroub Team made the home-buying process incredibly easy from start to finish. Thanks to Renee, I found my dream home, and I couldn’t be happier. Renee, Tony, and the entire team were always quick to respond to any questions I had and were a pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and genuinely caring. I’d highly recommend the DeKroub Team to anyone looking to buy a home.
Fantastic experience: We can’t say enough great things about Renee Choate-DeKroub and her team! Renee jumped in on short notice while we were still living out of state and helped us find our dream home in Michigan. Renee guided us through putting in the winning offer and made the entire process as smooth as possible. She was incredibly responsive and went above and beyond — even recommending local professionals to help with lawn care and other home projects. When a few snags came up during the buying process, Renee helped us navigate them calmly and effectively, turning what could have been a stressful experience into a manageable one. We’re so grateful for her dedication, expertise, and support in helping us settle into our new home!
Fantastic experience: The DeKroub Team is the BEST of the BEST hands down! Renee, Tony and their team are honest, straightforward, extremely knowledgeable, and so much more! They sold our family home and stayed on top of every detail every step of the way. Renee and her crew made the process so smooth with their expertise and skills from cleaning, staging, repairs, advertising, and negotiating all the way through closing. I have bought/sold over 60 properties and the Re/Max Platinum Team was the most professional, thoughtful, and caring real estate agents I have had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend them for any and every real estate transaction anyone is involved with. They go above and beyond in every aspect and truly care about their clients!
Fantastic experience: Renee and her team exceed our expectations on the handling of our mom's estate. Very professional and kept in touch with us since we are out of state. Highly recommend her and her team. They went above and beyond.
Fantastic experience: Renee is a wonderful person, Very kind- hearted and goes above and beyond in every aspect, everything about her is phenomanal. Tony is pretty Great too.
Fantastic experience: When my husband and I saw a house come up on the market that had everything we wanted in our forever home we knew we had to go to the open house, just to look, as we were no where near ready to move. That is where we met Tessa who saw our love for that home, but also heard our concerns, as we didn’t think that home would be possible for us. After leaving that open house my husband and I decided to reach out to Tessa to see what it would look like to list our current house so we wouldn’t miss out on the potential for our forever home. What we didn’t expect from that meeting was for Tessa to come with a game plan for us to actually get that home. Then she shocked us again by coming into our current home with the whole DeKroub team to help us list and get top dollar. From packing, to painting, to staging, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Within 2 weeks walking through that open house, we not only got our forever home, but sold our current home. We know that none of this would have been possible without Tessa and the full team that you get when you choose The DeKroub team. Every person I have told about this team and all they have done for me and my family just can’t believe it. Not all realtors are the same, and none of them go above and beyond as much as they do. Not only did we meet the best realtor team out there, we now consider them all family.
Fantastic experience: Me and my girlfriend were first time home buyers and we were a bit intimidated with the process, but Renee and her team made the process a lot easier than we were expecting. Not only was her team a pleasure to work with, but the contacts she gave us for things like a mortgage lender were also amazing. I'm not sure how long the process normally takes, but we were moving in just weeks after the tour of the home. I'd recommend anyone in the area give her team a call and see if they can help you too.
Fantastic experience: Very professional and tip top service, Rene and her team goes above and beyond
Fantastic experience: I have been working with the DeKroub team for over 6 real estate sales since 2015. They are a cohesive team of full support whether you are buying or selling. They will walk you through all your decisions, whether buying something new or selling your current property. This includes terrific and thoughtful staging, ad well as walking new considerations with experienced & thoughtful people. Sinply said, they know what they're doing! Give them a call!
Fantastic experience: Thank you to Dekroub group for the awesome help with selling my house! My relator Renee was so helpful and knowledgeable about the housing market I could not have asked for a better realtor
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this real estate business for its exceptional professionalism and friendly approach. Their team is knowledgeable, dedicated, and committed to providing top-quality service, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for their clients. Whether buying, or selling, you can trust them to handle your real estate needs with expertise and integrity.
Fantastic experience: My experience with Tony and Renee was truly amazing. I don’t say that lightly. Not only did they sell my house over the summer, they helped me navigate one of the most horrific times of my life when I lost my husband (which is why I had to sell my house.) They took care of everything and even staged my house. They were always available and I never felt like an inconvenience to them. They also helped me buy my current house just a few weeks ago. They secured a deal on the house when there were ten other offers! And after purchasing the house they assisted me in finding contractors who they trusted for their own homes. To say that I’m grateful for their friendship in my life is an understatement. They truly care about people and I think that is the key to their success. You won’t be disappointed in their expertise in real estate, in fact you will be pleasantly surprised. Thank you again Tony and Renee!
Fantastic experience: The DeKroub team is amazing at what they do. Renee and her whole team are the best in the business. They’re knowledgeable, fair, kind and want to find the perfect home for you and your family’s needs. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Fantastic experience: I would recommend the DeKroub team. They are great to work with and have an outstanding team. They will go above and beyond to find the home for you. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. Ask questions, they have a great network of resources to help make your dream a reality.
Fantastic experience: I recently enjoyed working with Heather Darwish and cannot recommend her highly enough! From our first meeting, it was clear that Heather was dedicated to helping us find our lake home. Their expertise in the local market and attention to detail made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. Heather Darwish took the time to understand our needs and preferences, providing me with personalized options that matched our criteria. She was always available to answer our questions, and their prompt communication made us feel supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a skilled real estate agent who genuinely cares about their clients, look no further than Heather Darwish. We are incredibly grateful for her assistance and thrilled with our new lake house!
Fantastic experience: If you are looking for realtor with heart and someone who has your back throughout the buying process Heather Darwish fills that need. She knows the business weather you’re buying or selling she’s always there for you.
Fantastic experience: Heather Darwish was a fantastic realtor who is kind, professional, fun and a go getter. We enjoyed buying and selling our home with her. She went above and beyond our expectations. Can't recommend her enough.
Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough about Renee and the DeKroub Team, they completely exceeded all expectations during our home purchase. I always felt like we were in the best hands possible and they made our dream house a reality!
Fantastic experience: Si pudiera dar más estrellas lo haría. Nuestra experiencia con René ha sido maravillosa. Un paso tan importante como mover a mi familia (incluyendo dos niños pequeños) desde una punta a la otra en USA y saber que cuentas con un equipo súper profesional que no solo te apoya en tu proceso de manera súper eficiente sino que además se convierten en tus amigos. Súper felices con haberlos escogido como nuestros realtors. Great job Rene 🩷
Fantastic experience: Renee helped us to sell our first home. We lived in, improved and cared for that house for just under 20 years. The DeKroub Team assisted us through the whole process and allowed us to realize the total value of our home. Much respect to Renee and her team.
Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough about the great job that Heather Darwish and the DeKroub team did for me. Technically, she was not even my agent at first (she was with the buyer) and still went out of her way to do so much extra work for me and my family. She made this the smoothest transition to a new house that I could have imagined. Highly recommend the team - they are with you every step of the way and go above and beyond to ensure your complete satisfaction!
Fantastic experience: I worked with Heather Darwish, who is on the DeKroub Team. The ratings above are for Heather. I cannot say enough great things about Heather. She is experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and approachable. Her personable demeanor made me more comfortable asking countless questions, to which Heather responded with patience, courtesy, and knowledge. I knew I was in good hands after the first meeting with Heather! I dragged her all over the area, for weeks, trying to find the right place. She had energy and never made me feel like I was an imposition. Heather was careful to discern what I was looking for in a new home and find places to check out that were in line with that. The condo we came across was just what I was looking for, and while I know God had a huge hand in finding this place, Heather was the perfect fit to orchestrate all the details. In the last year, Heather initially found me a very nice rental unit, again keeping in mind my needs as I had a major life change. And then she stopped by a few months into my rental, just to see how I was settling in! At that visit, I expressed that I wanted to start looking for a place to purchase, and so our search resumed. She had worked hard for a few months to find me the rental and she was right back at it as soon as I gave her the word. She again went out of her way when, after the closing she knew I wasn't feeling well, so she dropped off some amazing chicken soup, still hot! I'm not saying she can do all of these things for everyone, but I DO know that when Heather is your agent, she will give 110%. I hope to not be moving for a long time now, but I will always recommend Heather Darwish if someone were to ask me for a referral for a real estate agent. Thank you Heather!
Fantastic experience: Honest, hardworking, diligent, and great communication. Five Star All The Way.
Fantastic experience: I wanted to take a moment to share my incredible experience working with Heather Darwish as my real estate agent. Throughout my journey to find the perfect home, Heather demonstrated unparalleled kindness, genuine care, and an extensive knowledge of the market. Her dedication and support were unwavering, as she was there for me at every step, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process. I am beyond delighted with the home I've found, and it wouldn't have been possible without Heather's expertise and commitment. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone in search of an exceptional real estate agent!
Fantastic experience: Unbelievable service. Made you feel welcome from step one. You feel like family when you deal with the team. Answer all questions, even on the weekends and we're there to help any problems.
Fantastic experience: My wife and I decided to build our own home in Sylvania Ohio, so we could be close to family. The completion date was quickly approaching and we needed an agent who could sell our current condo in a timely manner. I met Renee' DeKroub at an open house at a different property. We chatted and I knew she was just the agent we needed. When we met to discuss our expectations, she explained the process in great detail and reassured us that we would find a buyer for our place. One of the benefits she and her team provide is staging of the property. Her team staged our place so well, we wanted to buy our own property!!! The fee for this service? FREE!!! It's already included in her commission. This clearly indicated to me that she was serious about selling our home. This reaffirmed that we had selected just the right agent. We found a buyer and within a week we had signed the Purchase Agreement. We closed on the house shortly thereafter. My wife and I were thoroughly impressed with Renee' and her team and we highly recommend her when you're ready to sell your property.
Fantastic experience: Great service from beginning to end. My home had three offers the day after open house and the whole process took less than a month to complete! Thanks Renee and team!!
Fantastic experience: First time home buyer, was definitely stressful learning everything for my first time going through all this. But the DeKroub team was amazing and very helpful in making sure all my questions were answered and explained. And I can happily say I now own my own home and I couldn’t be happier! I definitely recommend this team for their willingness to help you in your next/first home!
Fantastic experience: We worked with Heather Darwish to find our dream lake home and Heather did not disappoint! She makes you feel as if you are her only clients even though you know you are one of many! She was there for every text, phone call and showing! We couldn’t have done it without you Heather! Heather treated us like family. We are so grateful and thankful! Jeff and Denise Peltz
Fantastic experience: No one in town compares to Renee and her team! You want something done and done right? This is the team for you!
Thank you Jenifer!
Fantastic experience: Renee worked her magic and got me this place in a really competitive market. She knew just what to do. I am very grateful
Thank you Frani!
Fantastic experience: If you’re looking to sell or buy a home this is the team you want working for you! I am amazed at how beautifully they can stage a home with the pieces they bring in to give your home the best possible look for you to get top dollar. I’m not aware of any other realtors that offer this service and it’s free.
Thank you Kelly!
Fantastic experience: Sold our home in a month in a down market. Professional and courteous at all times.
Fantastic experience: The DeKroub team hosted a friends, family and client holiday appreciation event this week. it was a 5-star event most certainly. the homemade food was catered and the spirits were very generous. the DeKroub team is highly connected in the community and real estate professionals I would highly recommend. They have high integrity and provide superior service too.
Thank you Olga!
Fantastic experience: Professional, highly motivated team that produces results
Thank you Jerry!
Fantastic experience: Such a wonderful team
Fantastic experience: The DEKROUB Team helped us buy our first home in Michigan four years ago, reconnected with us again this year to go above and beyond to sell our home and help us find the home we have always wanted! They go above and beyond to ensure that the process is fast, efficient, and stress free!! Alongside the actual buying and selling, they offer advice, friendship, insight into their general knowledge, and assistance on anything you need! We’ve reached out to them on various occasions for handymen, painters, or simple Help with basic homeownership questions! They are always eager to help at any given time and I can honestly say they always have your best interest at heart! Thanks again for everything you continue to do!
Fantastic experience: The Dekroub Team is fantastic! They are great to work with and very professional. They were very fast on responding to my call. Helped us find the exact house we needed within our budget. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a house to buy or selling their house.
Fantastic experience: I’m shocked there are people who gave negative reviews! Renee and Tony are highly professional, caring, and thoughtful when it came to picking out my perfect home. I would recommend them to anyone looking for their dream house.
Fantastic experience: The Dekroub Team is amazing, they go above and beyond for their clients. They made the home selling and buying process as painless as possible. Thank you for your hard work!!
Fantastic experience: Renee, Tony and the whole team are amazing. Made finding our house last year a breeze and the process with the team with paperwork afterwards so easy. They were able to find a house that fit our budget perfectly and quickly. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing team. Goes above and beyond in every aspect!!
Negative experience: Not one to post reviews, but needed to express my disappointment with the Dekroub Team. If buying or selling, go elsewhere...
SM We are so sorry for the bad review. Can you please call me at 517-404-4270 for me details. Complaints are gifts for improvements. Renee DeKroub
Negative experience: Very dissatisfied with the The DeKroub Team. The team was unable to handle the process and documents required with the home we purchased. Critical documents were not passed to us. Forced to give one star in order to post this review. I don't think they are worth the one star. When making a major investment, I would stay away from this team due to their lack of experience.
I am so sorry that the process wasn't to your satisfaction. Can you call me to share what happened.
Fantastic experience: Renee and Tony are an awesome team of real estate agents. They helped my daughter and son in law find their first home. I was so impressed by their caring nature that we used them to find my wife and I a Home also. They almost adopt clients as family! I will always recommend them no matter the size of your deal. They also have an excellent support team backing them up in the office!
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