Business Details
16 Years
experience
Luxury Real Estate Experts in Northern Michigan
Harbor Sotheby's International Realty, founded in 2010, is Northern Michigan's premier luxury real estate brokerage. Our team of dedicated professionals combines local expertise with the global reach of the Sotheby's International Realty network to deliver unparalleled exposure for properties. With decades of collective experience in Northern Michigan's unique markets, including Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs, and Walloon Lake, we specialize in luxury lakefront homes, cabin retreats, and commercial properties.Our commitment to integrity, knowledge, and excellence drives our personalized approach to client service. Backed by a network of 1,115 offices worldwide and 26,500 sales associates, we provide strategic marketing solutions tailored to each property's distinct characteristics. Our leadership team brings specialized expertise in ecological development, international real estate, and local market dynamics to every transaction.
Services
Luxury Home Sales
Waterfront Property Sales
Commercial Real Estate
Property Management
Global Marketing
Land Sales
Residential Sales
Buyer Representation
Selling Assistance
Market Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in Northern Michigan real estate markets
- Our team is backed by the Sotheby's International Realty global network of 26,500 agents
- We specialize in luxury lakefront homes and cabin retreats across Northern Michigan
- Our agents have deep local market knowledge in Bay Harbor and surrounding communities
- We provide custom marketing plans tailored to each property's unique characteristics
Services
Luxury Home Sales
Our luxury home sales specialists handle Northern Michigan's most exclusive properties. With access to global marketing channels and local market insights, we ensure premium exposure for high-value residences. Our agents have specialized training in luxury property valuation and presentation.
Waterfront Property Sales
We specialize in Northern Michigan's premier waterfront properties, including Lake Michigan and Walloon Lake estates. Our team understands the unique requirements of waterfront property transactions and marketing. We leverage specialized photography and international buyer networks to showcase these distinctive homes.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate division handles transactions for retail spaces, office buildings, and development sites across Northern Michigan. We provide market analysis, investment evaluation, and strategic marketing for commercial properties. Our team has experience with both local business needs and institutional investors.
Property Management
We offer comprehensive property management services for Northern Michigan's vacation homes and investment properties. Our services include maintenance coordination, tenant screening, and financial reporting. Our local presence ensures responsive care for seasonal properties in the region's unique climate.
Global Marketing
Our affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty provides access to a global network of 26,500 agents across 84 countries. We implement multilingual marketing campaigns and digital strategies to attract international buyers while maintaining local market expertise for Northern Michigan properties.
People
David V. Johnson
Broker / Chairman
Internationally recognized entrepreneur and luxury community developer with expertise in ecological development and infrastructure technologies. Leads Victor International Corporation's resort community projects.
Brad Rellinger
Managing Broker
Michigan native with 38 years of local real estate experience specializing in Walloon Lake and Petoskey areas. Holds broker license since 2005 and deep knowledge of Northern Michigan's inland lakes.
Bernie Schaffer
Associate Broker
31-year Harbor Springs real estate veteran with international perspective from global travels. Fluent in German and specializes in matching properties with discerning buyers in Northern Michigan's luxury markets.
Linda Parker
General Manager
Licensed real estate professional since 2003 with comprehensive office management experience. Oversees daily operations and transaction coordination for Harbor Sotheby's International Realty.
Michelle M. Denise
Marketing Manager
Marketing professional responsible for implementing strategic promotional campaigns and digital marketing initiatives to enhance property exposure in Northern Michigan's competitive luxury market.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in Northern Michigan's premier communities including Bay Harbor, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Walloon Lake, Charlevoix, and the Upper Peninsula.
What property types do you handle?
We specialize in luxury lakefront homes, waterfront estates, cabin retreats, commercial properties, and land sales across Northern Michigan.
How do you market properties?
We combine local market expertise with the Sotheby's International Realty global network to create custom marketing strategies for each property.
What experience does your team have?
Our team has over 30 years of combined experience in Northern Michigan real estate, with specialized expertise in luxury properties and international marketing.
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