About us
Family-owned, Ohio-rooted, here to help
We started Great Lakes Home Partners on a simple belief: selling your house — even in a tough spot — shouldn't feel scary, slow, or shady.
Great Lakes Home Partners is a local, family-owned real estate company founded by Acesa Garrard. We're not a national brand or a faceless investment fund — we're real people who live and work in Ohio and care about the families behind every house we buy.
We've seen how stressful a traditional sale can be when life isn't cooperating — a looming foreclosure, an inherited house two states away, a rental that's become a burden, or repairs that simply aren't realistic. The last thing you need in those moments is months of showings, repair lists, and uncertainty.
So we built a better option: a fair, all-cash offer, the freedom to leave repairs and clutter behind, and a closing date you choose. No commissions, no fees, no pressure — and a straight answer every step of the way. If we're not the right fit for you, we'll tell you, and point you in a better direction.
What we stand for
How we do business
Local & family-owned
Great Lakes Home Partners is owned and run right here in Ohio — by Acesa Garrard, not a national call center. You'll talk to a real person who knows these towns.
We buy across Ohio
From the lake counties to Cleveland, Toledo, Marion, Mansfield and eastern Ohio, we buy houses in every condition and situation.
Investors, not agents
We're not listing your house or charging a commission — we're buying it. That means a faster, simpler, more certain sale.
Fair, transparent offers
We explain how we reach your number and put it in writing. No pressure, no obligation, no surprises at the closing table.
Let's see if we can help
Tell us about your house and get a fair, no-obligation cash offer from a team that treats you like a neighbor — because you are one.
Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm ET · Serving Northwest, Central, Northeast & Eastern Ohio