Born and raised in Michigan, I spent over a decade living in other parts of the country before returning home to Metro Detroit--and I've never looked back. With nearly 20 years of experience as a full-time RealtorA(R), I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to every move. I know what it takes to relocate across the country and what matters most to families moving within the Grosse Pointe communities--because I've lived it myself. As a Top-Producing RealtorA(R) at Sine & Monaghan Realtors, I specialize in helping clients buy and sell homes throughout Metro Detroit, with a strong focus on Grosse Pointe, the Metro Detroit suburbs, and waterfront properties. I've been recognized among the Top 5% of RealtorsA(R) in Wayne County, honored as a multi-year Hour Detroit Real Estate All-Star, and featured as a Real Producers Top 100 Agent. My approach blends data-driven pricing, strategic home marketing, and negotiation expertise to help sellers maximize return and buyers find the perfect fit. My Grosse Pointe roots run deep. I love this small-town community where kids ride bikes to the park, neighbors look out for each other, and local businesses thrive. I'm an active volunteer in local schools and organizations, and I bring that same community-first mindset to my business--helping families relocate to Grosse Pointe, move up into their dream home, or downsize with ease when life changes. I believe real estate is about relationships. I stay connected to my clients long after closing through thoughtful outreach, client appreciation events, and my community newsletter, ensuring they always have a trusted resource for real estate advice, local insight, and homeownership support. As a wife, mom of four, and native Michigander, I understand how important it is to find a home that truly fits your lifestyle. Whether you're moving to Michigan, relocating to Grosse Pointe, or selling a beloved home, I'm here to guide you every step of the way--with professionalism, integrity, and heart.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English
Community Involvement
Active volunteer in Grosse Pointe schools and local organizations, youth sports supporter, and community advocate. I love partnering with small businesses for neighborhood events, client appreciation gatherings, and local fundraisers. Deeply connected to the Grosse Pointe community, I focus on giving back and helping families feel at home here
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Traveling with my family, attending my kids' sports and theatre events, exploring new restaurants and local shops, home design and renovation, and planning community-focused events that bring people together. I also enjoy quiet weekends up north or near the water--coffee, a good book, and pretty much any Michigan lake town!
FAMILY
Married for nearly 20 years and mom of four wonderful kids--one in high school, two in middle school, and one in elementary--plus our golden retriever, Ted, and two cats, Lenny and JJ. My family is the heart of everything I do and a constant reminder of why finding "home" matters so much.
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Credentials
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Real Estate - Michigan - # 6501324363
Specialties
Buyer's Agent
Investment Properties
Listing Agent
Luxury Specialist
New Construction
Property Management
Relocation
Rentals
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Grosse Pointe, MI
Other Awards
Multi-Year Hour Detroit Real Estate All-Star, Real Producers Top 100 Agent, Recognized among the Top 5% of Realtors(R) in Wayne County,
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What clients say about this agent....
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Excellent negotiator
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Review for Member: Charlene Williams
August 15, 2026
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Charlene went above and beyond when selling and buying a condo for our 95 yr old mom. Having Charlene as our realtor and using her moving with Charlene service took all the stress and difficult decisions away. Charlene's expertise, experience, wisdom and overall kindness made a difficult time in a 95yrs old life as well as the family so much easier. She knew what to do; things to bring, when and how to make the move for my mom to make sure the least possible stress occurred. We are so thankful for Charlene!!
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Review for Member: Charlene Williams
July 11, 2026
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Charlene did a truly exceptional job with the sale of a multifamily unit in Grosse Pointe that my family has owned for over 35 years. It was a long process due to the condition of the property, and we relied on Charlenes expertise for our initial renovation strategy with the objective of maximizing our price. Her advice was invaluable as we decided which improvements would have the most impact. She has a deep network of recommended contractors, stagers, and other tradespeople and she personally took on many aspects of the project for us since we live out of town, even down to selecting paint colors. She checked on the property almost every week and came up with helpful solutions and recommendations any time an issue popped up. She is extremely professional, an excellent communicator, and it was a pleasure to work with her. Without a doubt, her hard work and negotiating skills greatly increased the value of our property. Relying on her vast knowledge of the market, we followed her advice on pricing for this unique property and ended up with multiple strong offers within two days. We sold the property for over asking price with extremely favorable terms. She executed an incredible marketing campaign that brought over 50 potential buyers to the open house. In fact, one of our local tradespeople reached out to me the day of the open house to tell me he had never seen anything like it! Working with her was a fantastic experience and she has our highest recommendation. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her again soon.
Cmpressprich
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
April 21, 2026
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Charlene helped our family find the perfect home, and boy did we have specific needs! We needed a first floor master for my elderly grandmother, space for homeschooling, and a fenced in backyard, all on a resident's budget. Charlene's deep knowledge of the area helped us find our home, and equally important, she guided us through the home inspection process, insisting on a sewer inspection that found a big problem, which we were able to negotiate a fix for prior to moving in. Since we moved in, she has continued to be a resource for our family, providing recommendations for contractors and home repairs as needed. We are so grateful for her! If you need a realtor, you cannot do better.
Gillian M.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 7, 2026
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My husband and I are so very thankful for Charlene! A friend led us to Charlene, and upon meeting her, we could see why she came so highly recommended. Charlene sold a home for us, and then helped us buy a home not even a month later. She is a true hustler and gets the job done!!
Librauer
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 5, 2026
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If you want to partner with someone who pays attention to details throughout the entire experience so you dont have to, and knows pretty much everything there is to know about buying and selling in the Pointes, Charlene is for you. Could not have had a more positive and fun experience than working with Charlene.
Zach M.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
December 7, 2025
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I'm so glad my search for a Grosse Pointe realtor led me to Charlene Williams. I unexpectedly became a first-time homeowner and seller when my mother passed away earlier this year. Preparing my childhood home for sale felt daunting, especially while managing everything from out of state. There are many qualified realtors in the area, but Charlene stood out from the start, and I'm incredibly grateful I chose to work with her. Two things truly set her apart: 1) Professionalism and Dedication From our first call, I could tell Charlene was aEURoeall inaEUR? on helping me through this sale. Her impressive track record in Grosse Pointe initially caught my attention, but it was her commitment, follow-through, and genuine enthusiasm that made all the difference. Even though I wasnt local, Charlene made frequent visits to the house before we listed, ensuring every detail was addressed. The home hadnt been on the market in 40 years, and there were many tasks required to get it ready. Charlene coordinated everything aEUR" contractors, photographers, estate sale and clean-out professionals aEUR" and made a complex, emotional process feel manageable. I always felt informed and in control, even while she and her team handled the heavy lifting on the ground. When it came time to market the home, Charlene was creative and strategic. My moms house included some unique features (hello, non-working indoor pool space!) that could have been barriers for buyers. Charlene expertly navigated this through pricing and positioning to reach the right audience. We ultimately closed within my preferred timeline at a competitive price that exceeded my initial expectations. 2) Quality of Interactions Real estate is a people business, and Charlene is a gifted communicator with a strong network. Her skill in working with prospective buyers was essential in facilitating a smooth closing. What mattered even more to me, though, was her warmth, thoughtful guidance, and sense of humor. What could have been a stressful and dreary process became something I actually found reasons to enjoy. Charlene always made me feel like my listing was a top priority, and I left every interaction feeling more confident and positive. I didnt initially realize how important it would be to build such a strong rapport with my realtor, but it ended up being one of the most valuable parts of this experience. I not only found a realtor Ill turn to for any future needs aEUR" I also met a smart, generous, funny person I genuinely hope to stay connected with. In closing, I strongly and wholeheartedly recommend Charlene Williams for any buying or selling needs in Grosse Pointe.
RachaelGoulet
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
September 11, 2025
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Charlene is so efficient to work with! She clearly navigates you through the selling process and digs in to keep the process moving as quickly as it can! I worked with her for renting post selling and she was equally as poised and professional!
Katieshea05
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
May 8, 2025
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Charlene knows her stuff. As completely new transplants to the area, she has literal block-by-block knowledge that helped us narrow down our search and she positioned us with the top offer in a highly competitive bidding process. After closing, she continues to make sure we have everything we need to make our move a successful one. We landed a top realtor but also our first friend in Grosse Pointe when we met Charlene!
Ana M.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
April 26, 2025
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Charlene has been a true joy to work with in the two buy/sell transactions we completed over the past several years (the most recent one being this spring). She is truly a go-getter who goes above and beyond to advance the interests of her clients, close deals, and stay on top of the latest real estate trends. I especially appreciated her responsiveness and excellent communication. She treats her clients like family from start to finish and even stays in touch post-close to ensure everything continues to go well in the new home. If we ever buy/sell again, Charlene will be my first call!
Bmccuen94
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
January 17, 2025
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Charlene was helpful through the entire process. Her local knowledge was a huge asset for us in a tough buying market. She is very professional and responsive. I would recommend Charlene to anyone buying or selling their home!
Hmardlininsurance
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
June 14, 2022
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Charlenes strive, professionalism, and efficiency helped me get the first home I put an offer on in this EXTREMELY competitive market. She is very thorough, responsive, knowledgeable and was exceptional from start to finish! If youre looking for someone that fits all of this and knows the area, do not hesitate to work with her. Ive found my realtor for life!!!!
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Review for Member: Charlene Williams
July 1, 2020
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Charlene was a fantastic agent. What I appreciated most was her ability to adjust to my timeline. I started out with a goal of a quick decision, slowed significantly down during the Pandemic and then ended up moving up my closing by 3 weeks. No matter my pace, she was great to work with in finding my home. She knows the area and has also been very helpful proving names of local contractors to help do some upgrades. I highly recommend her.
Tpsperti
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
May 27, 2020
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Charlene is absolutely amazing. She helped us navigate an incredibly unusual time and helped us find our dream home. She was available any time and responded to our calls and texts immediately. If you are looking for a realtor in the Grosse Pointes look no further
Laura R.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 4, 2020
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I have bought and sold a number of houses in my life and my experience with Charlene was the best in every way, hands down. During the past six months Charlene has not only successfully sold my old house but also helped me find the perfect new one. She is great at what she does, very knowledgeable and well-connected, but also warm and intuitive about finding the right match between house and buyer. In addition she is extremely helpful with every aspect of the buying and selling process. She even found a local kid to clear my driveway before the open house on a snowy weekend while I was out of town! I am delighted with my new place and was very pleased that the old house sold in just a few days, and over my asking price. Long story short, if you are in the market for a realtor, do yourself a favor and call Charlene.
Jessica H.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 4, 2020
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Charlene is a wonderful realtor. We had a complex buy/sell/rent situation that she was able to negotiate to everyones liking. Charlene is always responsive to emails and texts and has her clienteles best interest at the forefront of every decision.
Jankabarragan
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 4, 2020
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Charlene was incredible as both a buying and selling agent! When we began to look for realtors I received several suggestions from friends and began my research aEUR" checking websites, social media business pages and paying close attention to their listings. Charlene stood out on each point and I appreciated her enthusiasm, good information and her listing photos were incredible. I was pretty confident that we had found our realtor after these searches and when we met her, we both knew it immediately. Charlene is warm, smart and truly listens and a gem as both a buying and selling agent. As a buying agent, Charlene listened to what we wanted and worked with us to get our dream home and neighborhood for a price we were comfortable with. Charlene was the voice of reason and calm in a relatively difficult negotiation. The sellers had turned down multiple previous offers, yet somehow through her negotiation skills, we got the house that we plan to grow old in for a price we were comfortable with. She even gifted us house cleaning at the new place, which was really appreciated and just one of the ways she went above and beyond for us. As a sellers agent, the resources which Charlene had was plentiful. The photographs were incredible and highlighted the home beautifully and Charlene was amazing on providing quick feedback. With her hard work, though we listed in October, we had three offers within four days of listing and sold for over asking price. Charlene put up with countless phone calls, emails and texts and made sure we never had open questions and were comfortable at every step. I am *almost* sad that I never plan to use her services again since we got our aEUR~forever home. That being said, I will continue to recommend Charlene to anyone I know in the area that is looking to buy or sell. We started this process wanting help buying and selling and home, and ended up with a friendship and I am so glad that our paths crossed and we used her as our Realtor!
Auntiejessie85
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
August 12, 2019
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Moving is hard - especially with a 2 year old and 5 month old. Charlene made moving exciting and painless and could not have been a better agent. Her knowledge of the area we sold our home was invaluable - I'm talking $$$ in our pockets invaluable. She is professional yet personable and a fighter for her clients. 1) Charlene brought a buyer to the table for our home, allowing us to sell without listing, 2) she helped us negotiate the best offer possible when we were up against ELEVEN other offers on a home that had been on the market < 24 hours, 3) she rocked our baby while I signed closing documents (beyond helpful) , 4) she worked with the city to order final water reads and reminded me when the deadlines were for filing tax paperwork, 5) she helped to coordinate sewer and home inspections and she did it all with a smile and positive attitude. I never felt like I was bugging her and although I hope we are never moving again - if the time comes - Charlene is who we will call.
Aaronbradfordrupp
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
May 14, 2019
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Charlene is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She knows the GP market well and has valuable recommendations. After buying our first home with a different agent, I was disenchanted with real estate pros. After Charlene helped us purchase our second home, I have a completely different opinion. Charlene was always on time and very responsive, even during odd hours of the day. She will be our first call if we are ever in the market again!
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Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 20, 2019
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What can we say, Charlene was AMAZING! She absolutely went above and beyond (I mean, way beyond) to help sell our home. Talk about an awesome agent who was always willing to make the extra effort to get the job done. She not only knew our area, but continuously looked at comps and data for our area to help us determine the magic number to sell our home for within the timeframe we wanted. Her communication and responsiveness was second to none. Anytime we had a question before, during and after the sale she was always available to help. For heaven sakes, she even wiped down the blinds we missed when clearly out the house. We could go on forever about how truly amazing she is. It was great to work with her and we will definitely use Charlene in the future and continue to refer her to our friends and family. If youre looking for an amazing, professional, knowledgeable agent with great communication skills, look no further. Whether youre buying or selling contact Charlene!
Terri H.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
February 4, 2019
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Charlene is simply the best! This is our family's 9th home together so we've had our share of experiences with realtors; Charlene beats them all. She went above and beyond in every aspect of the home buying process, spending almost 6 months helping us find our perfect home in the Grosse Pointe area. Her knowledge of the housing market, extremely quick response time, and overall friendliness helped make our transition into the area a smooth one. Charlene is our go-to agent and we highly recommend her to anyone seeking to buy a home!
Haley N.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
February 2, 2019
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Loved working with Charlene! She lives in the neighborhood so she was very familiar with the ins and outs. She worked really hard to find us the perfect home with an extremely short time frame. she was always responsive when we called and was very available for showings with little to no notice. I would recommend her, especially if looking to buy or sell in Grosse Pointe!
Kathleen N.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
October 22, 2018
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Charlene was great! She really is an expert on the Grosse Pointes and answered our million questions. We absolutely will use her again when its time for us to move.
Laurie M.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
May 14, 2018
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Charlene was so great to work with. She priced our home perfectly! We were amazed at how kind, thorough and hard working she was! She even came to my house the night before closing to help me finish up the clean out. What other agent would do that?! Shes a gem of a person and I highly recommend her as an agent!
Joe D.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
March 27, 2018
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We have been very fortunate to have found Charlene. As we bought, sold, and bought again inside our first 10 months as Michigan residents, she was an absolute killer when it came to getting things done and getting them done quickly. She was able to get us well over asking price only 6 days after listing as well as find the perfect home at a good price and set everything up where we weren't in a high pressure move scenario. She's an all around amazing person and an even better agent! I will never use anyone else for my real estate deals in Michigan.
Shelby D.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
February 27, 2018
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Charlene truly went above and beyond compared to most realtors these days. Unlike so many that simply set you up on a website and have you decide on everything, Charlene gave input on areas and houses she felt would be a great fit for us, and vice versa. She truly took the time to understand our situation so that she could make knowledgeable suggestions and help us in every possible way.
Jeremy G.
Review for Member: Charlene Williams
February 24, 2018
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Charlene is a real person. Not the kind of realtor that tells you whatever you want to hear and then vanishes once the ink is dry. When youre stressed out about moving or finding the right house (who isnt?) Charlene is the best realtor to have. It was absolutely amazing to not only have a realtor who knows what shes doing, but one who does it with a human touch. She went above and beyond to make our transition as easy as possible and Id recommend her to anyone who will listen.