Having spent over 30 years serving the needs of home buyers and home sellers asthe owner/broker of a Century 21 franchise in Mason, Michigan, Rick Van Houten has developed an unparalleled level in expertise in real estate. Through his resourceful style of leadership and longstanding commitment to exceptional client care, Rick has garnered a number of prestigious industry awards for management, highest sales achievement and Who?s Who in Business, in addition to 11 consecutive years of recognition for the highest quality customer service.Rick graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in business management, and has since earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) andGraduate of Realtors Institute (GRI). Rick specializes in the Greater Lansing area and continues to provide clients with his extensive knowledge in new construction properties, single ?family homes and condominiums, vacant land, and commercial properties in all price ranges.Community service has always been a part of Rick?s commitment to helping others. Throughout his tenure as a professional, he has served as; president and board member of local United Way; a member of his Chamber of Commerce for over 30Years; a charter member of the local Rotary International Club; a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for 25 years; a member of the Century 21 Mid-Michigan BrokersAdvisory Council for 30 years; a chairperson for his local public school?s community organizational forum; a member of the national, state and local boards of realtors for over 30 years; a member of various committees and fundraisers for high school athletics.Rick and his wife, Bev, have been married for 48 years and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. In his spare time, Rick enjoys playing golf, tennis and traveling.