Donna Sanford

Donna Sanford

Broker Associate at Brookstone Realtors Llc
Real Estate License: 6501365621
  •   5   (248 reviews)

Donna's sales performance at a glance

See how Donna has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

42
Reviews
8
Properties for sale
71
Sold properties
$520k
Average sale price
$41.1m
Total sales value

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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

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    Recognized for going above & beyond for their clients.

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  • National Top 100United States
  • Region Top 20Midwest Region
  • State Top 10Michigan
  • County WinnerOakland County
  • 5x National Top 100United States - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
  • 5x Region Top 20Midwest Region - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
  • 5x State Top 10Michigan - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
  • 5x County Top 5Oakland County - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022

About Donna

Donna Sanford & Associates is a Michigan-based real estate team. Our mission is to deliver service you will appreciate. Your dreams and goals are our first priority. With nearly 1,200 properties closed and $400 million in sales, we know how to help you achieve your real estate goals, while reducing the risks and stress that can sometimes be associated with real estate. Over 90% of our sales come from referrals of our happy clients, and we are so grateful! Our negotiating skills combined with a variety of strategies ensure our sellers get top dollar while our buyers win on the right property at the best price. We have sold homes from $50,000 up to $5,800,000 so no job is too big or too small. ABOUT DONNA: Donna began her real estate career as an investor in 2008, upon her return to the US from the United Kingdom, where she was a Plant Director for General Motors from 2004-2008. Having worked primarily in factories at GM since 1980, Donna had the opportunity to hone her negotiation skills over a 29-year period. She has been able to apply her vast experiences from the automotive industry to benefit her clients in the real estate industry. Beginning in 2011, as a Licensed realtor, and subsequently as an Associate Broker, Donna has worked tirelessly to standardize and continuously improve her systems to develop top results for her clients. The goal is that each client feels like they are her only client with a level of care that makes them feel like they are family. This is where the mantra “service you will appreciate” was born. ABOUT David Riemenschneider: As the owner of Birmingham Bloomfield Masonry for 25 years, David developed an expansive knowledge of home construction. Upon the family’s return from the UK in 2008, David’s full-time attention shifted to renovating (“flipping”) homes. This allowed him to work side by side with other professionals and develop a trusted list of suppliers and contractors. By focusing closely on high quality finishes, the renovated homes sold in record time. In 2013, David became a licensed realtor to support Donna’s growing real estate business, primarily attending listing interviews and buyer home showings & inspections. His strong foundation in construction, deep knowledge gleaned from attending hundreds of home inspections, and trusted network of contractors & suppliers have made David a true asset to home buyers and sellers, especially when resolving occasional issues during home inspections and listing readiness.

Donna's reviews

  5  
Donna has 248 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
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Donna's qualities as told by our client reviews: great team, detail-oriented, great negotiation, supportive, responsive, clear communication, local expert.
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Seller review
Donna and Dave went above and beyond with the purchase of our new home and sale of our current home!
1 day ago
Donna and Dave went above and beyond with the purchase of our new home and sale of our current home!

When the perfect home came on the market in Charlevoix Donna and Dave didn’t hesitate to help us “see and make an offer” on the home while we were out of town. Making multiple trips to Charlevoix wasn’t an issue for them. When it came to selling our Clarkston home we knew they were the right fit for us. They were always just a phone call away to answer any questions we had or multiple trips to the house to help us declutter or bring us anything we needed (including dinner our last night in the house). Their professionalism helped us sell quickly so we could enjoy our next chapter up north! Thank you Donna and Dave for your expertise and more importantly your friendship. Mary & Pat McMahon

Buyer review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More Than Realtors — True Partners in the Process!
15 days ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More Than Realtors — True Partners in the Process!

We absolutely loved working with Donna and Dave! After eight months of searching for the right home, they were there for us every step of the way. They were always available, patient, encouraging, and never once made us feel pressured to settle. What really set them apart was their incredible knowledge and experience. They brought so much insight to every home we looked at, from reviewing disclosures to understanding inspection findings, renovations, and what a home would really require after the purchase. Their experience complemented the inspection process in a way that gave us a much clearer picture of each property and helped us make confident, informed decisions. Most importantly, we always felt like they genuinely had our best interests at heart. Donna and Dave became trusted partners throughout our search, and we are so grateful for their guidance, patience, and expertise. If you’re looking for realtors who truly care, know their stuff, and will stick with you until you find the right home, then Donna and Dave are the team you want! We couldn’t recommend them more highly! And, they are good people!!!! ❤️🏡

Buyer review
The most attentive and reliable realtor
16 days ago
The most attentive and reliable realtor

Donna truly went above and beyond throughout our entire home buying process. From the very beginning, she was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right home, not just making a sale. Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially as first-time homebuyers, but Donna made the entire process feel so much less stressful. She was always available to answer our questions, explain things we didn’t understand, and guide us through each step. She never made us feel like we were asking too many questions or taking up too much of her time. What stood out the most was how much Donna cared about finding a home that was truly right for us. She listened to what we wanted, understood our budget, and was always looking out for our best interests. She went above and beyond during showings, negotiations, inspections, and all the little details in between. We are so grateful to have had Donna by our side during such a huge milestone in our lives. She made us feel supported every step of the way and truly treated us like family rather than just clients. We could not have asked for a better realtor, and we would recommend Donna to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is exceptional at what she does, and we are incredibly thankful for everything she did for us!

Seller review
**Like Family Every Step of the Way**
24 days ago
**Like Family Every Step of the Way**

We are very grateful to have worked with Donna and David Stanford in selling our home. From start to finish, they made a complex process feel organized, smooth, and far less stressful. With very few comparable homes in our area, pricing was a challenge, but they carefully guided us with clear market analysis and helped us position the home correctly, which brought strong interest. They also gave excellent, practical advice on preparing the home—identifying exactly what would add value and connecting us with reliable contractors who delivered high quality work at fair prices. Their support went far beyond expectations. They brought in a staging expert who worked with our existing furniture, arranged professional photography, and made multiple visits to ensure everything was on track. They also handled showings and kept us updated with clear, consistent communication. When offers came in, they patiently walked us through each one so we could make confident decisions without pressure. We especially appreciated how they handled concerns about prior upgrades that would not fully appraise. Instead of pushing for a quick sale, they focused on protecting our investment and minimizing financial loss. Overall, the experience was just as positive as when we bought our new home with them. That consistency says a lot about their professionalism and integrity. Donna and David truly put clients first and build real relationships, not just transactions. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely caring realtors. We are very thankful to have had them represent us and would work with them again without hesitation.

Seller review
Donna Sanford was very good at communicating and professional always when helping me with my home
about 1 month ago
Donna Sanford was very good at communicating and professional always when helping me with my home

Donna Sanford helped me explore different ways to help my home best show . This helped with financial needs for the one I was buying and the one selling . She was always just a phone call away to help with any questions I had . Professionalism was always noticed when she was with me for either buying or selling with knowledge of both sides. Very happy with all the work she did to get me where I am happily in my current home!

Buyer review
Expertise
about 2 months ago
Expertise

Donna is absolutely amazing to work with she goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are taken care of. She truly makes the buying and selling process stress-free and fun. She makes you feel like family. 💯 percent knowledgeable and professional and an awesome negotiator! Would only recommend Donna to sell or purchase a home.

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Donna's properties

Donna has 8 properties for sale and sold 71 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$550,000
7210 Scenic Ridge Drive
Independence Township MI 48346
4
2
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Brookstone, Realtors LLC
SoldSep 11, 2026
$270,000
30008 Gregory Street
Genesee County MI 48439
2
3
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of Brookstone, Realtors LLC and American Associates REALTORS
SoldSep 9, 2026
$675,000
61195 Mt Vernon Road
Washington Township MI 48094
4
3
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Brookstone, Realtors LLC and eXp Realty, LLC (SynOps - CNT - MI - Ken Hirschmann & Assoc.)
Under Contract
$750,000
1839 Rustic Lane
Keego Harbor MI 48320
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Brookstone, Realtors LLC
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Donna's sold properties

Donna has sold 71 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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30008 Gregory Street, Genesee County, MI, 48439
30008 Gregory Street
Genesee County MI 48439
2
3
2
Condo$270,000Sep 11, 2026
61195 Mt Vernon Road, Washington Township, MI, 48094
61195 Mt Vernon Road
Washington Township MI 48094
4
3
3
Single-Family$675,000Sep 9, 2026
2111 Oak Terrace, Ortonville, MI, 48462
2111 Oak Terrace
Ortonville MI 48462
4
4
2
Single-Family$455,000Aug 28, 2026
7215 Deer Lake Ct, Oakland County, MI, 48346
7215 Deer Lake Ct
Oakland County MI 48346
5
5
4
Single-Family$1,925,000Aug 26, 2026

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