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Experience, integrity and small town roots.

Whether you are a family ready to make your biggest financial investment or an investor looking to add to your portfolio.

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Designed to meet your Michigan real estate needs.

Our agents have the experience and resources to guide you through the home buying/selling process. We know how to provide the real estate results you need and should expect from a real estate company. Bellabay Realty is a West Michigan based, independently and locally owned Real Estate Agency founded by Michael Balsitis in 2007.

Not only are we recognized locally for our successes, we’ve also been recognized nationally by Realtrendz Magazine as one of the nation’s top independent firms for number of closed transactions!

A real estate agent shaking hands with a client while a family holds up the keys to their new home

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Agent-centric culture

Freedom to run your business, minimal expenses.

We’ve worked hard to develop an agent centric culture that allows you the freedom to run your business with minimal expenses or hidden fee’s. We’re home to some of the most knowledgeable and professional staff who are willing to provide you with interactive business planning, agent coaching and training strategies!

With our trendy advertising and extreme motivation, we are the go-to company for all of your Residential and Commercial real estate listings!

11

Michigan locations
Hastings coming soon

280+

Agents

2,434

Transactions closed in 2025

Top 5

Independent brokerage in Michigan, five years running (REALTrends)

Recognized nationally

Ranked among the nation’s top brokerages.

RealTrends 2025 rankings, based on verified 2025 sales data.

#253

National rank by transaction sides

RealTrends 500

#471

National rank by sales volume

RealTrends 500

$717.79M

2025 sales volume

RealTrends verified

RealTrends Verified Best BrokerageTop Independents — Private5 Year Top Mover by Sides500 by Sides500 by Volume

Source: RealTrends brokerage profile for Bellabay Realty LLC, 2025 sales data.

About the owner

Michael Balsitis

Michael Balsitis

Broker & Owner

Recognized as one of the Top Real Estate Agents in the Country.

2013

#8

of the Top 250 Real Estate Professionals in the United States for total number of closed transactions per the Wall Street Journal/Realtrends

2012

#5

of the Top 250 Real Estate Professionals in the United States for total number of closed transactions per the Wall Street Journal/Realtrends

2011

#17

of the Top 250 Real Estate Professionals in the United States for total number of closed transactions per the Wall Street Journal/Realtrends

2010

#28

of the Top 250 Real Estate Professionals in the United States for total number of closed transactions per the Wall Street Journal/Realtrends

2009

#12

of the Top 250 Real Estate Professionals in the United States for total number of closed transactions per the Wall Street Journal/Realtrends

Michael’s national rankings, 2009–2013.

Our people

Meet the people behind Bellabay.

Michael Balsitis

Michael Balsitis

Broker & Owner

Kelly Idema

COO | REALTOR®

Mitch Ward

Managing Partner of Caledonia | REALTOR®

Brittany Arraut

Brittany Arraut

Director of Training and Development | REALTOR®

Scott Grondman

Associate Broker | Managing Partner of Grandville

Kendra Havemeier

Kendra Havemeier

Associate Broker | Managing Partner of Grand Rapids

Kelly Brown

Associate Broker | Managing Partner of Lansing

Bryant Mitchell

Bryant Mitchell

Associate Broker | Managing Partner of Kentwood

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Reviews

What people say about Bellabay.

    
 
 
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   Dave Rozelle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Rachel was great from start to finish. She was friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Five stars
  
 
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   Jennifer Winebrenner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bellabay Realty consistently sets the bar for professionalism and community involvement. Their commitment to providing top-tier resources and a sophisticated platform ensures exceptional results and a seamless real estate experience. It is a brokerage that truly values integrity and local expertise.
  
 
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   TANJA KOVACEVIC 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wanted to share a quick review.We met with Mitch and toured a home that I said this is the only one I will walk into.From day one he was an amazing person to work with.He was so helpful and always checking up with us on the progress.I knew that we wanted to work with him.He was on top of everything and made sure that I knew the process.Thank you Mitch!!! from the bottom of our hearts.🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡.For sure on our next journey we will make sure to find Mitch again and also share   his info with our friends!!!! Thank you my Friend!!!!
  
 
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   Judy Altena 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Sheila I loved working with you. You made a bittersweet adjustment more bearable. Judy Altena