Joe Esper - Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

09/15/2026

I’m not sure what’s more humbling: this recognition in itself, or to earn it alongside one of my mentors/local legend, Bart Ford!

Call or text anytime if you have questions about real estate in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, or Kalkaska counties!

📱 231.313.9967
🔗 https://bio.site/joeesperrealtor

09/15/2026

Grateful!

09/10/2026

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09/09/2026

Grateful every day for the opportunity to serve clients and guide them through life’s biggest moves!

Having the full support of our incredible team at Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors makes all the difference.

From starter homes to luxury estates, I love helping buyers and sellers at every stage of the journey.

Call or text anytime! 📱🏠
📲 231.313.9967
🔗 https://bio.site/joeesperrealtor

✨🥂Celebrating the Top Producers of our Traverse City office for achieving over $1 million in sales in August:

Bart Ford
Joe Esper
Mark Hagan
Ben Street,
Carly Petrucci,
Mike Petrucci
Dan Stiebel
Heather Burger,
Scott Hardy
Karen Schmidt
Kurt Hubschneider

This milestone is a testament to their dedication, consistent results, and exceptional client care. Their commitment to integrity, teamwork, and serving the community continues to raise the bar for excellence in everything they do.

09/09/2026

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Interested in taking a look or have questions about the local market? Shoot me a text or give me a call at 231-313-9967—I’d love to help you check it out! 📲

A rare opportunity to own on one of Big Platte Lake's most sought-after stretches of shoreline has arrived. Located along quiet Edgewater Drive on the lake's west shore, this special property offers 108 feet of private, direct sandy-bottom frontage on a deep, wooded 1.5-acre lot. With only three pro...

09/06/2026

💭🏠 Discover the homes and estates you’ve been dreaming of.

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09/06/2026

Open TODAY from 12-2pm!

Looking for low-maintenance living with waterfront amenities in Leelanau County? Come see this turn-key Bay Cliff Estates condo!

✨ 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2,000+ Sq Ft
✨ Main-Floor Primary Suite & Laundry
✨ Soaring Ceilings & Updated Granite Kitchen
✨ Seasonal Water Views & Private Deck
🌊 1,200’ shared beachfront & private marina
🏊 Pool, tennis courts, & bayfront community center
🚲 Walk to downtown Suttons Bay or hop on the TART Trail to TC!

🗓 Sunday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Joe Esper, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
📱 231.313.9967
🌐 Joe-Esper.CBGreatLakes.com

09/05/2026

Great water front property. Affordable and close to TC!

LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITY ON BEAUTIFUL SANFORD LAKE! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an impressive 163 feet of lake frontage and sits on a spacious double lot with plenty of room for enjoying the outdoors and storing all your recreational toys. A detached 2-car garage, plus three addi...

09/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE 📍 Suttons Bay, MI

Looking for low-maintenance living with waterfront amenities in Leelanau County? Come see this turn-key Bay Cliff Estates condo this Sunday from 12–2 PM!

✨ 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2,000+ Sq Ft
✨ Main-Floor Primary Suite & Laundry
✨ Soaring Ceilings & Updated Granite Kitchen
✨ Seasonal Water Views & Private Deck

🌊 1,200’ shared beachfront & private marina
🏊 Pool, tennis courts, & bayfront community center
🚲 Walk to downtown Suttons Bay or hop on the TART Trail to TC!

HOA covers lawn care, snow removal, and exterior maintenance—giving you pure peace of mind.

🗓 Sunday | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
🔗 https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/K-lTW72gFsY

Joe Esper, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors
📱 231.313.9967
🌐 Joe-Esper.CBGreatLakes.com

09/03/2026

August 2026 Northern Michigan Market Update #3:

Here is what the numbers show as we head into fall in each county:
📍 Grand Traverse County: Demand remains strong and price growth is steady, even as inventory expands slightly.
📍 Leelanau County: Homes in Leelanau continue to move quickly, driven by limited supply.
📍 Benzie County: Homes are selling fast and nearly at list price, making pricing accuracy essential for sellers.
📍 Antrim County: Antrim offers potential buyers a bit more room to negotiate and navigate options thoughtfully.
📍 Kalkaska County: Days on market dropped significantly, pointing to rising buyer demand.

The Bottom Line: Whether you are pricing your home to capture top market value or searching for your dream spot up north, local data matters. Real estate strategies aren't one-size-fits-all across Northern Michigan—what works in Traverse City might look different in Bellaire or Frankfort.

Thinking about making a move this fall? Drop a comment below, send a DM, or visit my site to explore custom market reports for your specific area!

📞 231.313.9967
📩[email protected]
📧https://bio.site/joeesperrealtor