Venture Properties

Venture Properties Premier, Personalized Independent Real Estate Brokerage proudly serving northern Michigan since 1980 To date Kimberly has closed over $202 Million in sales.

Broker/Owner, Kimberly Bork joined Venture Properties in January 2013 managing the marketing strategy for the company. Earning her real estate license in August 2015, Kimberly officially joined Venture as a Realtor. She brings decades of traditional and digital marketing/sales expertise to her position. She earned her Associate Broker license in May 2019 and became the owner of the company in Nove

mber 2019. Kimberly is an area top agent, ranked in the Top 10 of agents in the MLS. Venture Properties has set sales records including one of the largest Leelanau County waterfront sales ($4MM) in 2022. Venture Properties currently ranks as a top-selling independent brokerage in Leelanau County and Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS. Kimberly stands out from the crowd with her unmatched customer service. She embraces the values of working with honesty and integrity and is passionate about helping others succeed. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, and Traverse Area Association of Realtors. Venture Properties has been a multimillion-dollar producer in both Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties since 1980 and was founded by Broker, Perry Pentiuk who remains an Associate Broker with the company. Advantages of working with Venture Properties
• 5-star Zillow customer satisfaction rating
• As an independent brokerage we negotiate top-level decisions on the spot
• Most $1 million + house sales of any brokerage in Leelanau County
• Local and global marketing strategy – experienced marketing professional
• Earned sales records in both Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties over the years
• Top Leelanau waterfront sales
• Sold over 10,000‘ of Lake Michigan shoreline in Leelanau Township
• Top Brokerage in the MLS 2017-2022 with over $167 million in closed sales

05/29/2026

We’ve been waiting to share this one. 🍃

The Trillium Treehouse sits on 2.67 acres of all-natural woodland in Northport, Michigan — three stories into the canopy, with west-facing windows that frame Lake Michigan sunsets from every single level.

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for the freedoms we so easily live each...
05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for the freedoms we so easily live each day. 🇺🇸

There’s something especially meaningful about spending Memorial Day weekend gathered with family, enjoying the simple gifts of freedom — our local favorites, laughter, and time together here in beautiful Northern Michigan.
Working hard on never taking one moment of it for granted!

Grateful for the sacrifices made by our troops and their families, and grateful to live in a country where these moments are possible. ❤️

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.
❤️🤍💙 Team VP

05/21/2026

There’s just something about May in Traverse City.

The lilacs start blooming, patios fill back up, boats slowly return to the bay, and Memorial Day weekend feels like the unofficial welcome home to summer in Northern Michigan.

As locals, we know this season isn’t just beautiful — it’s the moment everyone remembers why they fell in love with this place in the first place. Whether you’re planting roots here, searching for a summer escape, or simply soaking in another lake sunset… this time of year hits different. ☀️🌿

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05/14/2026

Eagerly awaiting for it to commit.😅☀️ 🌊

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04/29/2026

Sellers ask us what is killing their showing requests. Half the time the answer is right there in the listing photos before I even pull up the price.

Here is what we see that costs sellers showings before a buyer ever sets foot in the door. 👇🏼

1. The lights are off or half-on in every room. Buyers assume if the home photographs dark, it shows dark. They move on without scheduling.
2. The toilet lid is up in the bathroom photos. I know it sounds minor. But it signals to every buyer and every buyer’s agent that zero preparation went into this listing. It tells them how the entire transaction is going to go.
3. A car in the driveway. A trash can at the curb. Both. Buyers want to picture their life in your home. Someone else’s Chevy is not part of that picture.
4. The bed is styled but the nightstands have half-full water glasses and a phone charger. Personal clutter in photos makes a home feel occupied, not aspirational. Buyers cannot see themselves living there.
5. A wide-angle lens was used to make a 250 square foot bedroom look like a suite. The buyer shows up, feels deceived, and leaves without making an offer.
6. The exterior photo was taken on an overcast day and everything looks flat and grey. That is often the first photo in the listing. It is the reason buyers click through or scroll right past.

Professional photography is not an optional upgrade. Listings with professional photos and video sell faster and for more money. The data on this is not close. Not even a little bit.

If your agent doesn’t include professional photography as a standard part of their listing services, it may reflect their overall approach to marketing your home.

VP takes pride in each listing we take on and ensures every client receives white glove service from the listing appointment to the closing table.💙

If you want to know what maximum exposure actually looks like for your home, comment VALUE and we will reach out!

The market didn’t break. Seller expectations just haven’t caught up yet.We’re not in 2021. Buyers are still active, stil...
04/24/2026

The market didn’t break. Seller expectations just haven’t caught up yet.

We’re not in 2021. Buyers are still active, still motivated, and still purchasing homes in Traverse City — but they’re doing it with more information, more options, and far less urgency than before.

What that means for sellers right now:
📌 Overpriced listings are sitting. Well-priced listings are moving.
📌 Presentation matters more than it did three years ago.
📌 The right strategy isn’t waiting — it’s positioning.

The opportunity is still here. But the window belongs to sellers who are willing to meet the market where it actually is — not where it was.

If you’ve been thinking about selling in Northern Michigan and want an honest, data-backed conversation about what your home is worth in today’s market — we’re here for that.

Let me paint you a picture of a Tuesday morning in Traverse City. ☕Coffee from a local roaster. Walk to the West Bay wat...
04/22/2026

Let me paint you a picture of a Tuesday morning in Traverse City. ☕
Coffee from a local roaster. Walk to the West Bay waterfront. Farmers market two blocks away. Cherry blossoms still on the trees. Your dog is losing her mind. You are not.
This is not a vacation. This is someone’s Tuesday.
People move here from Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Atlanta — and they all say the same thing within the first six months: “I should have done this years ago.”
TC isn’t just a beautiful place to visit. It’s an genuinely livable city with great restaurants, a real arts scene, top-rated schools, and four seasons that actually mean something.
The bay doesn’t hurt either. 🌊
What’s your “someday” city? Drop it below — I’ll tell you why TC might beat it. 👇

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