Business Details
29 Years
experience
Northern Michigan Real Estate Experts
Big River Properties has been serving Northern Michigan's real estate needs since 1997. Our team of experienced professionals includes three associate brokers and four licensed Realtors, with expertise spanning residential, commercial, and recreational properties across Lake, Manistee, Mason, and parts of Newaygo and Wexford counties. We maintain two convenient offices in Irons and Wellston, Michigan, offering personalized service for buying, selling, and property management. Our deep local knowledge stems from decades of combined experience, including owner Nancy Randall's lifelong residency and 30+ years in the industry. We specialize in vacant acreage, waterfront properties, and commercial real estate, leveraging our intimate understanding of the Manistee National Forest region's unique opportunities.Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated through free market analyses, transparent communication, and dedicated support throughout every transaction. The company's name reflects our connection to the Big Manistee River, a central feature of the communities we serve. We maintain strong relationships with local schools and institutions while upholding strict professional standards for information accuracy. Our team's collective expertise ensures clients receive comprehensive guidance through Northern Michigan's real estate market.
Services
Home Listings
Vacant Acreage
Vacant Waterfront
Commercial Real Estate
MLS Search
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of local real estate expertise
- Our team includes certified Realtors with regional specialization
- We serve five Northern Michigan counties with local offices
- We provide free property market analysis services
- Our staff maintains deep community connections
What people say
Experienced staff
Local market knowledge
Personalized service
Transaction expertise
Responsive communication
Services
Home Listings
We provide comprehensive residential real estate services for buyers and sellers across Northern Michigan. Our expertise includes market analysis, property valuation, and transaction management. Our local agents leverage deep regional knowledge to connect clients with ideal home opportunities in both urban and rural settings.
Vacant Acreage
Specializing in vacant land transactions, we help clients find and sell parcels for recreational, agricultural, or development purposes. Our team understands Northern Michigan's unique land regulations and environmental considerations. We maintain extensive listings of available acreage in forested, lakeside, and transitional development areas.
Vacant Waterfront
We specialize in waterfront property transactions featuring lakes, rivers, and inland waterways. Our agents understand the specific considerations for waterfront ownership, including access rights and environmental regulations. We maintain current listings for both developed and undeveloped waterfront parcels across five Northern Michigan counties.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate services cover retail, industrial, and office properties throughout Northern Michigan. We assist investors with acquisition strategies and businesses with location selection. Our team provides market analysis, lease negotiation, and development opportunity assessments tailored to commercial clients' needs.
MLS Search
We offer comprehensive Multiple Listing Service access to help clients find properties matching specific criteria. Our agents provide guided MLS navigation and customized search parameters to streamline property selection. This service includes real-time updates on new listings and price changes across all property types in our service area.
People
Nancy Randall
Broker/Owner
Nancy Randall is a lifelong Northern Michigan resident with over 30 years of real estate experience. As owner of Big River Properties since 1997, she specializes in residential and commercial transactions. Her deep community connections and market knowledge help clients achieve successful real estate outcomes.
Nikki Estes
Associate Broker
Nikki Estes brings extensive real estate expertise to Northern Michigan property transactions. As an associate broker, she focuses on residential sales and client relations. Her local market knowledge and transaction management skills help clients navigate the buying and selling process effectively.
Judy Trucks
Associate Broker
Judy Trucks provides professional real estate services with a focus on client satisfaction. As an associate broker, she assists with property listings and buyer representation. Her understanding of Northern Michigan's real estate market helps clients make informed decisions.
Sally Belman
Realtor
Sally Belman offers dedicated real estate services to Northern Michigan clients. As a licensed Realtor, she specializes in residential property transactions. Her commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive tailored guidance throughout their real estate journey.
Alicia Cook
Realtor
Alicia Cook provides professional real estate assistance to buyers and sellers in Northern Michigan. Her focus on client needs and market knowledge helps facilitate successful property transactions. She works closely with clients to understand their specific real estate requirements.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Lake, Manistee, Mason, and parts of Newaygo and Wexford counties in Northern Michigan.
Do you handle commercial properties?
Yes, our services include commercial real estate transactions and investment property sales.
How can I get a property valuation?
Contact us for a free market analysis of your Northern Michigan property.
Are you Realtors?
Yes, our team includes certified Realtors with specialized local expertise.
Do you have waterfront property listings?
We specialize in vacant waterfront properties and homes across Northern Michigan.
Reviews (3)
Matt MacPherson
Nov 27, 2021
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Had Nicki Estes as our agent for a commercial property in Mesick, that dealt with the liquor control board. Well outside of Irons. Didn't matter for her. She was on the spot!! Very responsive and handled quiet a few bank dealings and changes that can happen during a purchase like that. Dealing with the state of Michigan on top of the traditional purchasing process took extra effort for everyone.
Went very well. All with the added hassle of Covid delays that were in every aspect of our daily lives.
Thanks.
Went very well. All with the added hassle of Covid delays that were in every aspect of our daily lives.
Thanks.
Dustin Hager
Feb 19, 2021
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We placed our home for sale with Nicole Estes. She is absolutely amazing. She helped every step of the way. She was very informative and answered every concern we had. I cannot say enough about her. She is a magnificent lady with tons of knowledge. I would highly recommend her for buying or selling a property. I wish I had known her for the last 5 houses we sold. I would have definitely went with her. Thank you so much Nikki for everything you did for us. Your very satisfied clients and now friends Dustin and Amber hager
Terry Kubasiak
Aug 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Nicole Estes did an excellent job for us. We live several hours away from Irons so she was a huge help when we needed to contact local businesses for services. I highly recommend her for your real estate needs.
Nicole Estes did an excellent job for us. We live several hours away from Irons so she was a huge help when we needed to contact local businesses for services. I highly recommend her for your real estate needs.
