10/08/2026
What does independent, family ownership mean in practice for a real estate agent?
At Liberty Way Realty, it means a Michigan brokerage founded in 2011 that is independently owned, not a franchise, with no franchise fees. Business decisions are made locally, not at a corporate layer.
It also means direct access to the people helping lead the office: Broker/Owner James Gillen, Associate Broker James, and Office Manager Sherry Gillen.
For brand-new and developing agents, practical support includes:
• Training for the next stage of your development
• Transaction guidance when questions arise
• Client support as you build your business
• An integrated CRM, MLS/IDX-enabled agent website, mobile app, and recruiting follow-up system on one platform, with details discussed privately
The goal is straightforward: provide local leadership, practical guidance, and useful tools in a family-owned brokerage environment.
If you’re a Michigan agent in the Lake Orion area or its surrounding 20-mile footprint, reach out to James Gillen for a confidential conversation about how Liberty Way Realty works.
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