Grand Traverse · Antrim · Leelanau · Benzie · Kalkaska
Freshwater coastline, pine forest, and small towns people cross the country to reach. You already own a piece of it.
A free home value report prepared personally by a local broker — built from real comparable sales, not an algorithm. No obligation. No pressure. Just a straight answer.
"We don't just sell Northern Michigan — we live Northern Michigan." Kevin Johnston · Broker/Owner
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Kevin and the team will research your property and reach out with your personalized report within 24 hours.
If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you're likely sitting on meaningful equity — and a buyer pool that's still competing for limited inventory.
Across Grand Traverse, Antrim, Leelanau, and Benzie counties, active listings continue to run below historical norms. Fewer competing homes means yours commands more attention — and stronger offers.
Northern Michigan values have risen substantially over the past several years. If you've owned for five or more years, you may be surprised by what your equity position looks like today. A free report shows you exactly where you stand.
Buyer activity in the Traverse City area is strongest from spring through early summer. Listing in this window consistently produces more showings, more competition, and stronger results.
Buyers from Metro Detroit, Chicago, and beyond continue to pursue Northern Michigan homes and cottages — many with cash, and many willing to pay a premium for the right property.
Freshwater coastline, pine forest, and small towns people cross the country to reach. You already own a piece of it.
Fill out the short form above with your address and timeline. It takes under two minutes — really.
We pull comparable sales, active listings, and current trends specific to your neighborhood — not a generic algorithm's guess.
Within 24 hours, we share your personalized report and walk you through it. No obligation to list. No pressure, period.
A realistic range based on actual recent sales near you — what buyers are paying right now for homes like yours.
The most relevant recent sales side by side, adjusted for size, condition, lot, and waterfront — the way an appraiser thinks.
An honest read on supply and demand in your specific community — days on market, pricing trends, and direction.
What you'd actually walk away with — estimated closing costs, commission, and prep costs, laid out clearly.
Which updates (if any) actually return money at sale, plus the pricing strategy that fits today's market.
We answer your questions honestly — whether you're listing next month or just want to know your equity position.
Strategic pricing, professional marketing, and a broker who answers his own phone.
"Kevin is an outstanding realtor, very knowledgeable and a great person. I am so grateful that I had him by my side during the whole process. He goes above and beyond and will help you make the right decisions! I highly recommend choosing Kevin to be your realtor. Thank you so much Kevin!"
"Kevin is on top of it! I have worked with him professionally for years now and his dedication to his clients is incredible. His ability to locate hard to find and one of a kind opportunities for his clients is uncanny. I highly recommend Kevin."
"Kevin is very professional and knowledgeable but also very kind. My friends have worked with him and a great experience! He does well with keeping us all updated with his listings as well. 100% recommend him!"
"Trustworthy great person to talk to about realty very kind and professional"
"Kevin is a great Realtor! I highly recommend him to all people."
Live North Real Estate was built on one principle: Northern Michigan homeowners deserve straight answers — not pressure tactics or a national franchise playbook. We know Elk Rapids isn't the same market as Traverse City, and that a Leelanau waterfront listing needs a completely different strategy than an Acme Township family home.
Kevin Johnston has been licensed since 2013 and has been involved in more than $100 million in real estate transactions across residential, investment, and commercial property. As broker and owner, he prepares your market report personally — and when you call, you get him, not a call center.
"This market rewards sellers who list strategically — the right pricing, the right preparation, the right timing. That's exactly what we bring."
Kevin Johnston · Broker/Owner · Kevin@LiveNorthRE.com
Serious buyers shop Northern Michigan year-round. The question is whether your home is in front of them.
Yes — completely free, with no obligation to list with us afterward. We provide it because Northern Michigan homeowners deserve real information, not a bait-and-switch. If you decide to sell, we'd love to earn your business. That's entirely your choice.
Automated estimates are notoriously unreliable in rural and lake-area markets like ours, where waterfront access, acreage, and seasonal appeal swing value dramatically. Your report is prepared by a local broker who reviews actual recent sales and makes property-specific adjustments — far more accurate than any algorithm.
That's completely fine — and honestly, knowing your value well before you sell is smart. It helps you plan financially, decide which improvements are worth making, and move quickly when the time is right. We're happy to keep you updated with no pressure.
Not at this stage — we're just gathering information. If you later decide to list, we'll walk you through exactly which preparation, if any, makes financial sense. We never recommend spending money on improvements that won't return value at sale.
Professional photography and video, targeted digital advertising on Google and Meta reaching buyers locally and in out-of-state markets like Chicago and Detroit, placement on every major listing platform, and a network of active buyer relationships. Most importantly: strategic pricing, not optimistic pricing.
Spring through early summer traditionally sees the most buyer activity and the most competitive offers. That said, serious buyers shop year-round — and fall and winter listings often benefit from less competition. The right timing depends on your home, location, and goals.
Take two minutes. Get a real answer. No obligation — just the information you need to make the best decision for your family.
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