Real Estate Agents in Ann Arbor, MI

We liked Terri Wilkerson-- she's also a west-sider herself and knows that part of the city very well, so if you so end up choosing the West side of A2 (as opposed to the west side of the country), she would be great for buying as well as selling. She is also very ethical and had excellent recommendations for other local agencies/people we needed in the process (inspector, mortgage folks, etc).

Rachel Leah is pretty great!

Matt Miller also from Charles Reinhart Office: (734) 665-0300 or Cell: (734) 476-4869. We were very happy working with him as was Charlie Sears and the other 1/2 dozen people Jay referred to him.

Definitely check out Bill Flood (http://www.billflood.net/home.asp). Vik recommended him to me.

Maris LaPorter. Wholeheartedly. She's really the BEST! Reinhart working with Sue and Ren Snyder. I can't imagine better. I worked with a few.

Jeanine Bartholomay - one of the most experienced agents in Ann Arbor, and also a friend.

Contact Michele Safford at RE/MAX, 248-912-9799. I work for her and she's the best!

Nate Gill he is helping us right now:)

Cody Gale.... just sold a few houses, Redford, Livonia, Ann Arbor. His number is 13132836262

I live in the neighborhood. I would love to help you with buying/selling a home. Please call me at 734-231-4386 anytime.

Debbie DeAngelo with The DeAngelo team. You will love her.

Tj Brisbois is a great choice.

I used Geoffrey Leach of Century 21 (248)701-5947. He came over abour 3 weeks before I wanted to list and gave me a "to do list"... I agreed 100% with his listing price recommendation. The day I vacated the house he listed it... it had tons of showings and was in escrow at FULL LISTING PRICE within 5 days... (it needed a lot of work). Excellent contact all the way through the process. His home offine is West Bloomfield but he trains at the Livonia Century 21. My house was on W. Clements Cir... closed escrow July 31. Tell him I recommended him.

Lisa Novak is awesome! Her mom and dad lived next door to me until just a year or so ago!

Maureen Herron at Century 21 (6 & Newburgh) 734.464.7111. She helped us buy our house and was awesome. She listens and is patient.

JorJan Allen...Century 21 Livonia, great, easy to work with lady!

Debbie DeAngelo with The DeAngelo team, she is fantastic so is Lisa!

We used the [Home Buyer's Agent of Ann Arbor](http://buyersagentannarbor.com/) after doing a good amount of research. They only deal with buyers; they do not sell any properties themselves. We felt that they worked within our best interest. When we viewed a house, our agent was not looking to pressure us into making any decisions. I would ask questions and he would give me his honest opinion on the condition of the home. If he saw a problem that he thought might need our attention, he was quick to point it out. Our agent was Joel Decker, but I think all of the few agents they have there are supposed to be pretty good. Their website is... not good, but I think they're worth setting up an interview with. We were able to close on the house quickly and our agent was very available to help us.

[Veronica Long](https://www.facebook.com/VeronicaLongRealtor/) is who I used, bought my place with her a couple years back, and all the friends I've referred to her have enjoyed working with her. She grew up in Ann Arbor, specifically on the Old West Side, so she's very familiar with the area. Very good with first time home buyers and made the whole process super easy. She used to be a teacher, so she's very patient and really good at explaining things. She's super quick to respond, too. (734) 531-9370 VeronicaLong@kw.com

Cindy Glahn@RE1.

We used Felice Fergel: [http://www.felicefergel.reinhartrealtors.com](http://www.felicefergel.reinhartrealtors.com) She was nice, efficient, and gave us a ton of great advice throughout the negotiation and inspection process. Very prompt with communication too. Do plan on interviewing a few different realtors though. You're likely going to be talking to them a lot so you should be comfortable with them.

I’m going to vouch for Erin Galinac https://www.kw.com/kw/agent/erin-galinac She knows the neighborhoods inside and out in addition to being a Certified Ambassador for the city. Super dedicated, and definitely looks out for her buyers.

Alison Fishwick is great. Helped my wife and I navigate a complicated buy. Sweet to us but able to smack around the selling agent like tetherball. She’s a champ. http://idxre.com/m/53299

My husband and I really love our agent Daighna. Here's her website: https://www.welcomehomea2.net. She definitely goes above and beyond for us.

Outside of which realtor you choose, I would advise you not to rely on them for recommendations for home inspectors, mortgage agents, etc. Most realtors simply want to close a sale and will choose an inspector who will facilitate that. Likewise many have arrangements with mortgage agents who give them referral kickbacks. I used Patrick Lyons for my home inspection. He cost way more than my previous inspection but was well worth it in the end.

My wife and I had a great experience buying a house with [Stephen Lindley](https://www.facebook.com/slindleyrealty/). He's incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, friendly, flexible and very very accommodating. I've met some of his other clients who vouch the same too!

I had a good experience with [Kim Peoples](http://www.kimpeoples.reinhartrealtors.com/) at Reinhart. She's definitely familiar with those neighborhoods, quick to respond, and is very knowledgable about what to look for when walking through houses, etc.

Candy Mitchell. She has been working in Ann Arbor for decades.

[Nick Lowery](https://www.kw.com/kw/agent/lowery-group) has done great by me and at least two of my friends.

I used [Russ Hagy](https://www.bhhssnyder.com/agents/55656-Russ-Hagy/) and he was a good realtor but also a great dude. Took me out for lunch when we had to kill some time one day. Helps rehab animals for a shelter I've since forgotten the name of.

The way Zillow works, is they sell leads to realtors by zip codes. When you click on the button that requests info, your contact info goes out to all of the realtors that bought leads in that zip code. Then it’s a race to who calls you first. Certain zip codes cost multiple thousands of dollars per month. This is also how Realtor.com works, as well as most sites that appraise your home value. Nothing is free - you are the product and the realtors are actually the customers. If you call the listing agent on Zillow, they really shouldn’t offer to represent you if they are representing the other side. That’s dual agency - and it creates a pretty obvious conflict of interest. It’s unethical, but unfortunately not illegal. So, how do you find a realtor? Ask someone you trust if they know anyone. If you don’t know anyone to ask in the area, let me know - I’d be more than happy to recommend you a local realtor. I’ll put Erin’s name at Living Ann Arbor out there https://livingannarbor.kw.com/ But if you’re looking for more than one person to call to get a feel of who you’d like to work with, let me know - there are a few I’d also recommend.

It’s not a realtor option but if you’re just buying a home, Home Buyers Agent of Ann Arbor was extremely helpful for us. We were extremely picky, but they were extremely patient and had excellent local knowledge about Ann Arbor homes, neighborhoods, builders, etc.

Reinhart is the big agency in Ann Arbor. I’ve worked with several of them. Pretty happy with them overall.

Check out the local [realtor association website](http://aaabor.com). They won't recommend a specific agent but there are good resources there about the area market and info for buyers and sellers. If you don't know anyone in the area who could recommend an agent to you, they also have a membership roster with all of the realtors in the county. Whether you have someone referred to you or you pick someone at random, don't be afraid to ask them for referrals that would be willing to let you contact them to share their experiences with the agent. They probably won't have a list right to hand, but they should be able to find a few previous clients who are willing to talk to you. Be aware also that the common practice in the area is for the seller to pay the total commission for both their agent and the buyer's agent. That's good for you, because you don't have any fees to pay directly to your agent, but keep in mind that your agents paycheck is tied to the cost of the house, usually as a straight percentage that they get from the seller's agent. That won't affect you too much, but less than scrupulous agents may try to point you toward more expensive properties to get a bigger payday. Figure out what your price range is, communicate that to your agent, and sick to it. It's okay to turn down homes above your budget even if it is a "really great deal." One last thing to realize is that you aren't a client of the agent until you sign an exclusive buyer's agency agreement. Until you do that, the agent is technically working for the seller, and is obligated to look out for the seller's interests. Most agents will have you sign disclosures and the agency agreement before you go look at your first property. Don't discuss anything about your financial situation with them other than a general budget range before signing the agency agreement. Have the agent go through it with you, and if you don't understand something ask about it. I used to work as an admin at a real estate office in Ann Arbor, and the vast majority of agents I encountered, both from my office and others, were pleasant people who did their best to look after their clients interests. There are always a few though who give the rest a bad name. Ask questions, get references, and go with your gut. Best of luck to you!

Personally I always recommend going with a realtor who only works one side - a buyer's agent in your case. Preferably someone who has no direct association with selling agents. A buyer's only agent is more likely to try to get you the lowest price and not sell you out to their buddy selling the home. There are at least two such agencies and a couple inspectors in the A2 area who work like that, and they're all pretty well respected.

I'm an attorney, and part of my job is cleaning up the mess when real estate sales go wrong. I've seen every bad behavior under the sun from realtors, and there can be a lot. I'm pretty pessimistic about the industry as a whole. That said, I can recommend [Matt Dejanovich](http://www.isellannarbor.com/) wholeheartedly. He not only doesn't cause problems, he solves problems, and manages to stop problems from happening in the first place.

Whoever you choose, don't trust them. They are in it to make a sale, not to give you good advice.

Scott Guyor. Top notch, practical, good advice, and works for you. We used him both buying and selling and he excelled at both. We took nearly 2 years to find the perfect place and he was awesome and super patient. Loved working with Scott! A true knowledgeable professional.

I recommend Wendy Kime. Just closed on my new house and she was top notch.

We used Emily Schoen for our house search: [https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/emily-schoen\_ann-arbor\_\_3437930\_224879143](https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/emily-schoen_ann-arbor__3437930_224879143) We were new to the area and she was incredibly patient- showed us a LOT of houses and really took the time to figure out what we were looking for. She showed us houses throughout our price range- not just the top end- she really focused on getting us the right house- not the most expensive one.

Linda Lombardini we use her and have referred multiple friends as well. All have been very pleased with her. (734) 206-1948 https://www.trilliumrealtors.com/about/Linda-Lombardini

We always use John Price

I would highly recommend Deb Odom Stern. She actually lives in Burns Park and is very personable.

Jay Pekala is the way to go. Very very very knowledgeable, very good. http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Ann_Arbor_MI-139389/

I recommend Matt Miller at http://www.reinhartrealtors.com/ I've referred many people to him and they were all very happy with him as a buyers agent.

Rachel Robinson is fantastic

Don't know about aggressive or hungry but if you're looking for someone who will best represent your interests as a buyer these are the people. http://www.buyersagentannarbor.com