About 1st Choice Real Estate
1st Choice Real Estate has been run by its broker-owner since 2007 and manages over 300 single-family homes, duplexes and multi-unit rentals in Lansing, East Lansing, DeWitt, Haslett, Okemos, Grand Ledge and Holt.
In their words: “1st Choice Real Estate is a full service property management company offering hands-on management for owners and investors in the Greater Lansing and surrounding areas.”
Years in business from the company's website: “I have been a Broker/Owner of 1st Choice Real Estate since July 6, 2007.”
Written by our team from the company's Google listing and website.
What we checked
- Google listing open, checked October 2026
- Manages rentals for other owners (our property-manager check)
- Website read on November 3, 2026
- Newest Google review: March 16, 2026
Not checked by us
- Michigan license records (coming soon)
- Fees and contract terms: ask for a written quote
- Insurance
- Service quality beyond Google reviews
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At a glance
Property types
- Single-family homes
- Duplexes
- Multi-unit
Services
- Full-service property management
- Leasing
- Rent collection
- Maintenance coordination
Areas served
- Lansing
- East Lansing
- DeWitt
- Haslett
- Okemos
- Grand Ledge
- Holt
- Waverly
- Mason
From the company's website, checked November 3, 2026.
How they work with owners
- Homes managed
- “I currently manage over 300 properties for owners in the Greater Lansing and surrounding areas.” Source
- Owner payments
- “I process an ACH payment to you on or before the last day of the month, after deducting my property management fee, and any other monthly costs I have incurred (usually repairs).” Source
- Owner statements
- “The owner statement report will show you a breakdown of income received and expenses incurred.” Source
- Inspections
- “I perform "Seasonal Inspections".” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, read November 3, 2026.
Published fees
- Management fee
- “11% of the monthly gross (if tenant pays all utilities).” Source
- Management fee
- “12% of the monthly gross (if 1st Choice pays any utilities).” Source
- Leasing fee
- “Leasing fee of 50% of the first full month’s rent.” Source
- Setup fee
- “For new owners, I charge a one time, non-refundable start up fee of $100 plus $50 per unit.” Source
- Maintenance coordination fee
- “I do charge a 5.0% service coordination fee on maintenance.” Source
Copied word for word from the company's website, checked November 3, 2026. Fees change: ask for a written quote before you sign.
Office and hours
901 S Bridge St #39, DeWitt, MI 48820
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from Google. Call ahead to confirm.
Google rating
Topics reviewers mention
- Rentals 22
- Cost 9
- Maintenance requests 6
- Fee 5
- Caring staff 5
- Quick responses 3
- Timeliness 2
- Ease of use 2
- Tenant portal 2
- Quick maintenance 2
Source: Google. Newest review March 16, 2026. We show counts only, never review text. Read the reviews on Google
Questions about 1st Choice Real Estate
Where is 1st Choice Real Estate located?
1st Choice Real Estate's office is at 901 S Bridge St #39, DeWitt, MI 48820.
How long has 1st Choice Real Estate been in business?
Since 2007, about 19 years. Its website says: “I have been a Broker/Owner of 1st Choice Real Estate since July 6, 2007.”
How much does 1st Choice Real Estate charge?
1st Choice Real Estate's website lists these fees: Management fee: “11% of the monthly gross (if tenant pays all utilities).”; Management fee: “12% of the monthly gross (if 1st Choice pays any utilities).”; Leasing fee: “Leasing fee of 50% of the first full month’s rent.”. Fees change, so ask for a written quote.
Which areas does 1st Choice Real Estate serve?
Its website lists Lansing, East Lansing, DeWitt, Haslett, Okemos, Grand Ledge, Holt, Waverly and Mason.
What does 1st Choice Real Estate manage?
Its website says: “I currently manage over 300 properties for owners in the Greater Lansing and surrounding areas.” Property types: single-family homes, duplexes and multi-unit. Services: full-service property management, leasing, rent collection and maintenance coordination. From the company's website.
What do Google reviewers say about 1st Choice Real Estate?
1st Choice Real Estate has a 3.0 rating from 58 Google reviews.
How do I get a quote from 1st Choice Real Estate?
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