Our Agents
Christian Ortwein – Broker, CRS, GRI, ePRO
Office: (616) 863-9935
Fax: (616) 863-9940
Email: Chris@ChrisOrtwein.com
As the preeminent real estate professional in the Grand Rapids area, Chris is dedicated to providing the finest service while breaking new ground. He is the owner of Lake & Land Realty and has been a licensed Realtor since 1984. To further service his clients, Chris also employs one assistant.nnBecause the real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day, you need a professional that understands the industry and is positioned to stay ahead of the game. Chris goes the extra mile to help you achieve your goals. That’s why he constantly researches the market to advise you on the best way to buy or sell your real estate. Whether you are buying or selling a home or vacant land, planning to build a new home, or desire to design and build a planned unit development, Chris can assist and advise you in all your real estate needs.
Alan Kitson – Realtor, CSP
Office: (616) 863-9935
Fax: (616) 863-9940
Email: KitsonA@aol.com
Alan has been licensed in Real Estate since 1984. He is also a licensed builder and President of Lee Kitson Homes, a Premier Home Builder in the Greater Grand Rapids Area since 1971.nnAlan has been a long time member of the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and the Greater Grand Rapids Home Builder Association. He has attained the CSP designation as a New Home Sales Specialist and served as President of the Home and Building Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. With over 20 years in the real estate business, Alan is uniquely qualified to help in your vacant land purchases and in your remodeling and Custom Home Construction projects, with an emphasis on Green Building.nnWhen Alan is not working with a client on a home building project, he is either spending time with his wife of 36 years, Joni, or with one of 8 grandchildren (from 1 ½ to 7 years of age), or hiking with his Jack Russell Terrier, Marty.
Bill Biener – Realtor, Appraiser
Office: (616) 863-9935
Fax: (616) 863-9940
Email: BillBI@grar.com
Katrina Lockard – Realtor
Office: (616) 863-9935
Fax: (616) 863-9940
Email: Katrina@ChrisOrtwein.com
Katrina has been a licensed Realtor since 2003 and an active member with the Greater Grand Rapids Real Estate board ever since.nnAfter graduating from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors degree in Marketing she decided to make a Real Estate career a full time endeavor. Katrina comes to Lake and Land with over six years experience in managing a Real Estate firm and working as an independent contractor. Her experience and education has allowed a high level of skill in a multi-faceted career.nnOutside of Real Estate Katrina loves to spend time outdoors with her husband Randy, son Logan and their dog Ross.