Donovan Thomas

2/3/26susan creeth

Google Review

Steve Meszaros did a great job guiding me through the home buying process. I highly recommend him.

2/1/26Sara Fields

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When we had a meet & greet to see if this was the real estate team we wanted to go with, we instantly connected with Steve. He was very personal, educational, and kind hearted. When it comes to real estate it's a business for both parties, but Steve really made it feel like he wanted the best outcome for us and made us feel like a part of the family. He is very quick to respond and was on top of everything from purchasing all the way through following up after we bought the house. We would highly recommend to anyone. Steve is our go to guy when it comes to looking for our next house.

1/31/26STEVE RELYEA

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We had a tremendous experience working with our realtor Steve Meszaros and we truly couldn’t be happier. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Steve was personally and professionally committed to assisting us in the sale of our house.

Prior to listing Steve provided us with several options of people and services that could assist us in preparing the home for sale. He provided suggestions on upgrades and repairs that would make the sale more seamless and to ensure the home would pass a home inspection without issues.

Steve kept up appraised through every step including his expert advice on pricing the home correctly by his understanding of the local market. His strategy was excellent—high-quality photos, strong listing descriptions, quickly generated a seriously interested buyer even before any formal showing.

The house sold quickly and for what we thought was a fair price for both us and the buyers. Although the closing process was a little stressful it was not because of Steve. The VA had failed to submit the proper paperwork to the lender but Steve worked tirelessly in order for us to close on the proper date.

We are extremely grateful for the tireless dedication Steve brought to selling our home. If you are looking for a realtor who delivers personal and professional results above and beyond your expectations, we fully recommend Steve Meszaros!

In the future when we are ready to sell our current home we would absolutely work with Steve again and recommend him without hesitation.

Steve and Pat Relyea

1/31/26William Hunt

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Mike with family roots reality made purchasing my home super easy. Purchasing this home was time sensitive Mike and his team understood and-worked hard to meet our time line . We closed ahead of schedule.I would highly recommend him and his team

1/30/26Kelli Pilsbury

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We got lucky when Steve answered our inquiry! We didn’t know any Michigan realtors as we were moving from Georgia. He was always available, hardworking and honest. He worked with our son and fought for us when it came to any issues. I would recommend Steve any day!

1/30/26Alli M

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Steve supported me through some very challenging moments, consistently stood by my side, and never gave up. I can’t imagine working with any other realtor. His communication was exceptional—he checked in regularly, even when there were no updates, simply to see how I was doing and to keep me informed. His dedication and professionalism truly set him apart.
Thank you Steve!!! 💕

1/30/26Daniel Otto

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Worked with Steve to sell my home of 40 plus years. He did a fantastic job! I can't say enough good things about Steve! He loves working with people to achieve either a sale or purchase .

1/30/26Dark_Horse

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We worked with Steve and he was very help and professional and answered all our questions, he was very knowledgeable and cared about our needs!! Would 100% work with him again if needed and will 100% recommend him to anyone!

1/30/26Raquel Cunningham

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We had an excellent and smooth time working with our realtor Steve

1/21/26Gus Gamarra

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Donavan is hands-down the best realtor in the East Lansing area. We faced a few hurdles during our closing, but Donovan handled everything with professionalism and poise. He was incredibly responsive—often answering our texts within minutes—and went above and beyond to coordinate inspections and repairs. We felt completely supported from start to finish. Highly recommend!

1/21/26Jacqueline Genovesi

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Outstanding customer service! Donovan was engaged from day one to help us find the right house. He made the process simple and efficient even though we live in another state. Donovan had great insights into the neighborhoods and into the quirks of East Lansing. Just closed on our house and he and Arlone made closing easy. Highly recommend him and the Family Roots Realty team!

9/18/25Tim Chaffee

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Arlone did ya great job I’m so happy we met her. Everything went so fast and smooth and we’re in thank you so much. If I know someone looking for a home I will refer you

8/20/25Amanda Paulson

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Troy was great to work with! He made everything easy to understand and was very responsive!

6/25/25Gary Schluckebier

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Donovan was great to work with as he knows the market very well. We listed our house on a Wednesday and had 4 offers in hand following the open house on that Sunday…one at full ask and 3 over asking price. We closed today…one month after we accepted our preferred offer. He was our agent when we bought the house and would definitely use him again. Thanks Donovan!

6/17/25Taylor Howes

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From the first showing to the final signature, Arlone was more than just a realtor — she was a cheerleader, a translator of confusing paperwork, and a trusted guide through the entire home buying process. As a first-time buyer, I had a million questions (some probably more than once), and Arlone answered every single one with patience and thoughtfulness.

I’m beyond grateful for her knowledge and dedication. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and listens and who will celebrate with you when the keys are finally yours, look no further. You’ve found the best. I highly recommend Arlone and Family Roots Realty Team!

4/28/25Ann Knox

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The staff are wonderful. Donavon was easy to work with, very professional and always available. He knows his stuff. I would definitely work with him and his company again.

4/17/25Connie Eley

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Ss a former real-estate agent in texas I can tell when an agent works for you or works for your money. Steve is agent who will go the extra mile for you.

4/15/25B Ballard

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Donavan, was my realtor. He is the best... I was getting discouraged and ge reassured me he would find the perfect house for me! He was right I have the perfect house and closed on it today! He is totally awesome and worked hard for me! I highly recommend him!

3/20/25Stacy Evans

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Arlone was our agent for our recently purchased home. She was very responsive to our questions and texts. We often felt like she was waiting by the phone just to answer our questions! She brought thoughtful gifts to the closing as well. We highly recommend her !

1/20/25Noah Culberson

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Donovan is easily accessible and has always had quick availability to show me and my wife a house. He’s always providing feedback on potential renovations, costs, options, and really gave us a better idea on what we should be looking for. He has good contacts too when it comes to financing and gave us some creative options. Donovan and Family Roots are the best.

10/24/24Krista Hausermann

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We just closed on our house today. Our first new home in almost 30 years. Arlone is our realtor. She is wonderful! She was immediately responsive to questions and getting additional information from the seller. She has a low pressure, highly supportive sales style which was much appreciated. She listened carefully to what we needed. She is forthright and honest. She has a good understanding of recent changes in real estate law. We highly recommend her.

10/2/24Anna Kaiser

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9/27/24Wendy Clow

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Arlone has been so great to work with! Responsive, friendly, so helpful and patient. 10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a Realtor!!!

8/28/24Kassie Powell

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We are so grateful for Donovan, Arlone and Steve!! A real estate team really doesn’t get better than this. We have purchased three homes with them and every time it has been a seamless process. Some of the most kind, honest, knowledgeable people in the business.

8/28/24Lynsey Auell

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Donovan, Arlone and team are wonderful to work with! They have helped us with several properties and we could not be more grateful for their work to make our dreams reality! 🥳

6/29/24Sarah Meszaros

Google Review

Fantastic agent! Donovan was an amazing who listened to all of the things we wanted, was available for any questions, helped us find a lender, and found us a wonderful little home! Thank you so much!!

3/6/24JC

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Really good experience with Donovan. He made it easy during the whole process and was very knowledgeable overall.. 100% calling him back when I plan to sell my home down the road.

2/1/24Sylvia Gauna

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The most kind & patient realtor I have ever dealt with. Love the fact he was so helpful with my whole experience. Thank you for all your help

1/22/24Edil González

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I rarely leave reviews but we felt compelled to do so because of his exceptional service as our realtor. His patience with our requests and utmost professionalism truly stood out. We have bought numerous homes in our lifetime and haven’t always had the best experiences. We were nervous to start the home search in this challenging market, but his dedication helped us find a home we love. We would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in search of a reliable and skilled realtor.

1/19/24Tommy Herring

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6/27/23Michelle Tosto

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I connected with Donovan on a whim because I found a home I wanted to see and my usual agent was on vacation. Donovan did a virtual tour with us within a matter of hours and stuck by our side through a rigorous offer and negotiation process. He was available and responded quickly at all hours of the day and was knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the financing process. I'd highly recommend his services to anyone trying to make their way through this market.

4/1/23Alexis Morrison

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Donovan is amazing! He is honest, available, and trustworthy. He goes above and beyond for you! No matter what the circumstance is, he will find a solution. I would highly recommend him, buying or selling. Thank you again for helping me purchase my first home!! It was a great experience!

3/24/23Patrick Chikwanda

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3/22/23Tracy Sproul

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Donovan is a very intelligent agent! He knows how to negotiate, cares deeply about people and helping them find and get what they want. Great agent with a big heart! :) Definitely recommend.

2/28/23Mary Witherspoon

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Donovan helped my husband and I buy our first house! He was very understanding and kind when I asked a lot of questions. I would recommend him to anyone look for an agent!

12/23/22Jordan Waters

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As a first time home buyer, Donovan helped explained all the details of buying from start to finish and was always quick to communicate with us. Thank you!!

12/23/22Hunter Hart

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Donovan is a hard worker and strived to make the home buying experience flawless and easy. Swell guy!

4/6/22Austin Cole

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Donovan made buying a house a great experience we went and looked at many houses that fit what I was looking for and was never afraid to go the extra mile to make sure my expectations were met he was available 24/7 and answered many questions I had no idea I had while looking for a house would definitely recommend him to other people

1/20/22Jerome Rodgers

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Donovan is a great Realtor! He helped me close on a Quadraplex and duplex. He negotiated the price and I got great deals! I would recommend him to everybody. Thanks again Donovan!

10/6/21Paul D

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Donovan was very professional and a joy to work with. Highly recommend for sellers or buyers of homes.

10/5/21Kimberly Pohle

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I highly recommend Donovan to anyone searching for a home. I felt like he was helping me find the perfect house for me, versus SELLING a house. He is quick in responding to calls and messages and provides frequent updates, so you aren't left left wondering where you are in the buying process. 100% would use him again!

10/5/21Wesley Raske

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Donovan was great. Me and my girlfriend were looking for our first house and needed to act fast. Our current realtor at the time was not understanding the urgency and Donovan took over after a brief 5-10 minute phone call. He helped us find a mortgage broker and negotiated a cheaper price in the heat of the house market surging! He is an impressive realtor and am now living peaceful in our new house! Great value, professional, motivated, and responsive!

9/28/21Julian Brooks

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Donovan Thomas was my realtor he was very knowledgeable and professional.

7/24/21Ryan Hudson

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When my family and I decided to sell and purchase a new home our experience with Donovan Thomas was one of the best customer and client experience I have been involved with. He was extremely professional and when we had questions, he was always available. I would highly recommend Donovan. You will no be disappointed.

2/3/21Alyssa Klump

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Donovan’s marketing approach was the difference between him and our previous agent(which couldn’t get our home sold) which led to help sell our luxury home. Working with Donovan was the best decision we could’ve ever made! Highly recommend for luxurious properties.

1/26/21Jack Price

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Working with Donovan couldn’t have gone any better. He was extremely responsive and very professional. Will use and recommend his services forever.

1/26/21Arlone Hudson

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As we work toward purchasing a new home, Donovan has been very responsive and attentive to our questions. We appreciate his knowledge, timeliness and ability to anticipate our needs. Thank you!!!