Janice Allen, widely known as the Michigan Home Girl at Jaqua Realtors, is a top-producing REALTOR® serving Portage, Kalamazoo, and the surrounding 49024 and 49002 communities. Licensed since 2001—first in New York and then in Michigan —Janice brings 24 years of experience and has helped more than 325 families buy or sell their homes, with price points ranging from $69,000 to $1.2 million. In 2024, she ranked 29th out of 1,637 Realtors in the Greater Kalamazoo MLS, following a strong 2023 where she placed 68th out of 1,685. Her expertise includes rightsizing, first-time buyers, downsizing, relocation, and seller representation, with an average sale price of $325,000. She is backed by more than 223 five-star reviews, including 117 Google reviews, highlighting her reputation for professionalism, market expertise, and exceptional client care.
Beyond real estate, Janice is a dedicated community advocate. She directs the Portage Chapel Hill Church bell choir, organizes the North Portage Neighborhood Garage Sale, and hosts annual neighborhood events like Photos with Santa to bring families together. A long-time Portage resident with a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in theological studies, Janice combines her local expertise, strong negotiation skills, and genuine care for her clients to deliver seamless, stress-free transactions from the first consultation to closing and beyond.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Townhouse, Lot/Land, MultiFamily, Manufactured
Years of Experience:
25
Education:
Bachelors Degree Business Administration, Western Michigan University, and Masters Degree, Theological Studies, Drew University
