Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Traverse City, MI
At EXIT Northern Shores Realty, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional real estate services across Northern Michigan. Our team of over 20 dedicated professionals utilizes industry-leading systems and processes to ensure efficient and timely results for every client. With two main offices strategically located in Elk Rapids and Kalkaska, and additional agents serving Traverse City, Bellaire, and Charlevoix, we cover all of Northwest Michigan.Our agents combine deep local knowledge with active community involvement, representing over a dozen local organizations from Village Councils to school committees. Whether you're seeking vacant land, a waterfront home, or a commercial property, our experienced team is committed to meeting your real estate needs with personalized attention and professional expertise.
Services
Property Listings
Rental Management
Mortgage Calculations
Community Engagement
Commercial Sales
Waterfront Homes
Land Sales
Agent Directory
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 experienced real estate professionals serving Northern Michigan
- Our agents maintain deep community involvement across Northwest Michigan
- We offer comprehensive services for residential and commercial property transactions
- Our team utilizes industry-leading systems for efficient real estate processes
- We serve multiple Northern Michigan locations from three convenient offices
Services
Property Listings
Our comprehensive property listings feature residential homes, commercial properties, and land parcels across Northern Michigan. With detailed descriptions, professional photography, and interactive search tools, we help buyers find their perfect match while providing sellers maximum exposure. Our agents receive regular training on new listing presentation techniques and market trends.
Rental Management
Through Winterwood Property Management, we offer complete rental solutions for vacation homes and investment properties. Our services include tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and revenue optimization strategies tailored to Traverse City's seasonal markets. We ensure property owners receive consistent returns while maintaining high tenant satisfaction.
People
Stephen Karas
Broker / Owner
With extensive real estate experience, Stephen Karas leads our team as Broker/Owner, guiding clients through successful transactions while maintaining GRI professional certification standards.
Carol Karas
Realtor
Licensed Realtor Carol Karas brings decades of local market expertise to clients, specializing in Northern Michigan property sales and holding active involvement in community organizations.
Christy Long
Realtor
Christy Long provides dedicated real estate service with focus on client education and market positioning, maintaining active industry certifications and community engagement.
Rob Wolf
Realtor
Rob Wolf combines thorough market knowledge with personalized service, assisting buyers and sellers in achieving optimal real estate outcomes across Northwest Michigan.
Tom Alflen
Realtor
Tom Alflen delivers experienced representation for residential and investment properties, leveraging local connections and market analysis to serve client needs effectively.
Questions
What real estate services does EXIT Northern Shores Realty offer?
We provide residential and commercial sales, rental property management, mortgage assistance, and tailored real estate solutions across Northwest Michigan. Our services cover land, homes, and investment properties.
Which areas does your agency cover?
We serve Northwest Michigan communities including Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Traverse City, Williamsburg, Fife Lake, Mancelona, and Torch Lake with comprehensive real estate support.
Can I find waterfront properties through your agency?
Yes, we specialize in waterfront homes and land sales across Northern Michigan's most desirable locations, including lakeshore and coastal properties.
How do you support first-time home buyers?
We offer personalized guidance through mortgage calculators, agent matching, and market expertise to help first-time buyers navigate the purchasing process confidently.
Do you work with commercial property investors?
Yes, our commercial specialists handle business property sales, leasing, and investment opportunities across Northern Michigan's growing markets.
Reviews (5)
Tanner Kaplan
May 28, 2020
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Holly does a fantastic job. She is quick at responding, understands people's needs, and is not afraid to go above and beyond. Highly recommend!
George Heydlauff
Sep 18, 2019
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I have been friends with Holly and Kate now since we first met. Hit it off with them and love it when we see them. A great experience in helping us buy our first home and calming my shaky nerves and helped land a great location for our business too. Thank you guys for rocking it when we need it.
Debra Ankerson
Sep 17, 2019
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I’ve known Holly Hack for over 10 years. She is professional, loyal, compassionate, full of integrity and very committed to her business and community. I have also gotten to know several of EXIT Realty’s Agents through fundraisers in their giving back to the community and can say EXIT Realty is top notch and highly recommended! I have also used EXIT Realty for an urgent housing issue and Holly Hack found me the perfect place and made the deal within 48 hours. EXIT Realty is professional, courteous and the best!
Bob The Baker
Jan 13, 2019
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Marilyn was wonderful to work with, very resourceful and easy to get ahold of, not very thorough on closing or ensuring details were covered though
Mike Ferraro
Oct 26, 2017
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Holly and team have helped us on several projects and the service and knowledge they demonstrate are second to none. They provide great advice and always work hard for the client.
