Real Estate Leadership Backed by Local Expertise
Rich LaPorte is a seasoned, award-winning Realtor in the Southwest Michigan area,
who’s built a strong reputation for trust, local market knowledge, and personalized service. Clients appreciate that he doesn’t just hustle for transactions — he guides people, educates them, and can turn a stressful process into a more comfortable, even friendly, experience. Rich served on many committees at the Board of Realtors as well as serving on the Board of Directors from 2019-2022. He is a former instructor at the Michigan Real Estate Academy and has been nominated numerous times for Realtor of the Year.
He volunteers at local schools and spent 13 years at Parchment High School as an assistant coach on the Varsity baseball team. In 2021, he was named Michigan High School Coaches Association "Assistant Coach of the Year" for the State of Michigan.
In his spare time, He enjoys spending time with his family, his dog, Lou and having a good time with friends. He loves bourbon and a good hand rolled cigar.
