Charlene Williams, Realtor

Charlene Williams, Realtor Whether you are thinking of buying, selling, or leasing, I'm here to help! Call or text to discuss

🤝 Your experienced partner in buying and selling.
👌 Providing the best full-service experience
🏡 Helping you find HOME
📱 313.600.4019

09/09/2026

Cute, refreshed and move-in ready at $169,000. 👀

20433 Hunt Club Drive in Harper Woods offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, first-floor laundry, a fenced yard and an oversized 3-car garage — all within the Grosse Pointe School District.

Freshly painted, professionally cleaned, staged to impress and ready for its next owner.

Offered at $169,000.

A new opportunity at 701 Balfour.Now offered at $1,200,000, this remarkable Grosse Pointe Park home offers 4,858 square ...
09/03/2026

A new opportunity at 701 Balfour.

Now offered at $1,200,000, this remarkable Grosse Pointe Park home offers 4,858 square feet above grade, five bedrooms, incredible entertaining spaces, a pool and pool house — plus an additional 1,831 square feet of beautifully finished lower-level living space.

That’s nearly 6,700 square feet of finished space to live, gather, entertain and make your own, all on one of the Park’s most beautiful streets. The unique layout which features two large bedroom/bathroom suites, including a first floor suite, makes this home a wonderful opportunity for multigenerational living.

If you’ve had your eye on this one, now may be the time for another look.

701 Balfour | Grosse Pointe Park
5 bedrooms | 4.1 baths | 4,858 SF + 1,831 finished lower level

Now offered at $1,200,000

Message me for details or to schedule a private showing.

08/12/2026

Calling all investors, house hackers and anyone looking for a smart way to own in Grosse Pointe Park. 👀🏡

1445 Lakepointe is a charming, move-in-ready two-family home with so many possibilities. Live in the spacious 2-bedroom first-floor unit and rent the 1-bedroom upper to help offset your mortgage, or add the entire property to your rental portfolio.

Both units offer hardwood floors, great natural light and plenty of original charm, with tasteful updates throughout. Outside, you’ll find a deep backyard, garage and separate access for the upper unit.

And the location is hard to beat. Just a block from the restaurants and entertainment along Charlevoix, a few blocks from West Park, close to schools and neighborhood amenities, and an easy commute to downtown Detroit.

A great opportunity to invest in Grosse Pointe Park while enjoying everything this community has to offer.

📍1445 Lakepointe, Grosse Pointe Park
🏡 Two-family / income property
🛏 2 bedrooms + 1 bedroom
🛁 1 full bath in each unit

Want the details or a private showing? Send me a message.

Some homes simply speak for themselves.701 Balfour Street is one of those homes.Set on one of Grosse Pointe Park’s most ...
07/30/2026

Some homes simply speak for themselves.

701 Balfour Street is one of those homes.

Set on one of Grosse Pointe Park’s most iconic streets, this nearly 4,900-square-foot residence with an additional nearly 2,000- square-foot of finished lower level living, offers timeless architecture, exceptional living spaces, and an incredible backyard designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment.

From the grand curb appeal to the resort-style outdoor spaces, every detail has been thoughtfully cared for and beautifully maintained.

✨ 5 Bedrooms
✨ 4 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms
✨ Nearly 4,900 Square Feet Above Grade
✨ Pool, Hot Tub & Pool House

Photos, video, 3D tour and full property details are now live, and I’d love to show you everything this exceptional home has to offer.

📍701 Balfour Street | Grosse Pointe Park
📲 DM me or call 313-600-4019 for more information or to schedule a private tour.

Sometimes the home you call about isn’t the one you’re meant to buy. 🏡These clients first reached out after coming acros...
07/27/2026

Sometimes the home you call about isn’t the one you’re meant to buy. 🏡

These clients first reached out after coming across one of my listings online. By the time they called, it had already sold. Thankfully, that wasn’t the end of the story. They decided to have me help them find the right home instead—and that decision led us to 713 Moorland.

When this home hit the market, they knew immediately it was worth hopping on a plane to see. We moved quickly, thoughtfully structured a strong offer, and just 8 days later, they had the keys in hand.

Every home purchase is different. Some take months. Others happen in a matter of days. The key is knowing when to be patient, when to move quickly, and how to put together an offer that gives your client the strongest possible position.

I’m so grateful our paths crossed, and even more grateful they found the perfect home for this next chapter. Congratulations! ❤️

The right home is always worth the wait. 🏡My client and I spent the past several months searching for the right fit in a...
07/24/2026

The right home is always worth the wait. 🏡

My client and I spent the past several months searching for the right fit in a competitive market. Looking back, we’re both so glad that some of the earlier homes weren’t meant to be… because this one was, by far, the best of them all.

When the opportunity presented itself, we put together a thoughtful, competitive offer designed to put my client in the strongest possible position. In today’s market, success isn’t always about offering the highest price. Understanding how all the terms of an offer work together… and how to strategically structure them… can make all the difference.

Today was a fabulous closing day filled with happy sellers that graciously shared so much about their wonderful home with us, a thrilled buyer that felt confident in her decision and a couple of agents that could not be happier for their clients.

Congratulations on your beautiful new home in Grosse Pointe Farms! Thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey. I couldn’t be happier that your path led you here. ❤️

One of the things people are often surprised to learn is that not every home sale begins with a big public launch on Zil...
05/13/2026

One of the things people are often surprised to learn is that not every home sale begins with a big public launch on Zillow.

Some sellers want the full go-to-market strategy:

Professional staging, video, social media, open houses, maximum exposure, and momentum.

Others prefer a quieter approach for any number of reasons:

Privacy, timing, family logistics, testing pricing strategy, or simply wanting fewer people through their home.

Neither approach is “better” — it’s about finding the right fit for the client and the situation.

One thing I’m especially grateful for is being able to help both buyers and sellers navigate either path.

Because I’m deeply involved in the Grosse Pointe and Metro Detroit market every day, I’m often able to have thoughtful conversations behind the scenes with other agents, sellers, and buyers before a home ever officially hits the market. Sometimes that leads to a smooth off-market sale. Other times, it provides valuable feedback that helps a seller prepare for a stronger public launch.

And for buyers, it can occasionally create opportunities to learn about homes they may not have otherwise seen, as it did with this beauty that my buyers were fortunate enough to secure.

At the end of the day, my goal is never to push one strategy over another — it’s simply to help clients make informed decisions that feel right for them.

Real estate is personal. Every move has a story behind it, and I’m always honored to help people navigate it in whatever way serves them best. ✨

05/11/2026

One of the most common questions I get — why is Zillow’s square footage sometimes off? 🏠

And honestly, it’s no one’s fault. There are nearly 500 MLS systems across the United States, and they all speak slightly different languages when it comes to how square footage is reported. So when Zillow tries to pull all of that data and display it in one consistent format — things are going to get messy sometimes.

Here in Southeast Michigan, finished basement square footage is NOT counted in our total square footage. But in other parts of the country — think walkout basements, daylight basements — it may be handled completely differently. Neither is wrong. It’s just different rules for different markets.

This is exactly why working with a local agent matters. Someone who knows the nuances of your specific market and can get you connected directly to your local MLS feed — which is going to be significantly more accurate than any third-party platform.

And for what it’s worth — I actually think Zillow is an incredibly important tool. It’s the most visited real estate website in the country, which is exactly why I invest in Zillow Showcase for all of my listings. Professional video, 3D tours, enhanced marketing, better visibility. More qualified eyes on a property is always a good thing. 👀

Questions about buying or selling in Southeast Michigan? Drop them below or reach out — I’m always happy to help!

Okay, I owe you an apology in advance! 😄I love social media — genuinely. But if I’m being honest, I haven’t been consist...
05/07/2026

Okay, I owe you an apology in advance! 😄

I love social media — genuinely. But if I’m being honest, I haven’t been consistent about showing up here with meaningful real estate content, and that’s something I’m changing.

My favorite way to connect has always been in person. There is nothing I love more than a real conversation. But some of my absolute favorite clients have found me online — clients I would have been devastated not to meet — and I want to make sure that keeps happening!

So more from me, more often. And not just new listings or just sold — I want this to actually be worth your time. I love to educate, and I plan to show up with content about what it’s really like to buy right now, what sellers need to know, tips for homeowners, things that matter to business owners, community connections and anything else I think could genuinely help you.

My goal is that when you see my name pop up, you feel like you got something out of it!

Follow along if any of that sounds good to you — and please drop a comment and tell me what you actually want to hear more about. I take requests and I mean it! 😊

05/07/2026

Selling a home in Grosse Pointe Park? Here’s something every seller AND buyer needs to know. 🏡

Grosse Pointe Park (and many other cities) requires a Certificate of Occupancy inspection before any home can be sold — and it’s one of the first things I tackle for every listing.

Here’s how it works:
✅ Seller’s agent or seller submits the application to the City of Grosse Pointe Park

✅ City schedules a code compliance inspection

✅ Inspector checks safety items — smoke detectors, handrails, electrical, and more

✅ Repairs are made (I am always happy to arrange these repairs with my team), city returns for re-inspection if needed

✅ Certificate of Occupancy is issued — now we’re ready to close

Important note: the C of O inspection is NOT a substitute for a private buyer’s home inspection — always get your own inspection too.

And sometimes? Sellers can’t make all the repairs. In those cases we can sell the home as-is, with the buyer assuming responsibility for the repairs — but we still complete the inspection first so everyone knows exactly what they’re walking into. No surprises. 🔑

Whether you’re buying or selling in Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Woods or many other C of O requiring municipalities — knowing your local market rules matters. That’s what having the right agent gets you.

New listing coming soon… 👀

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Grosse Pointe, MI
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