Weston Buchan Real Estate

06/18/2026

Reflection Post

On June 1, 2012, I was officially sworn in as a Realtor within my local board.

When I first got into real estate, I was humbled pretty quickly. It took me nearly six months to close my first transaction. I assumed friends and family would get me going, but I realized that wasn't exactly the case. Most people seemed to want a hybrid between experience and someone who was still "hungry," if that makes sense.

For the first few years, most of my business came from floor calls. What that was is at my previous office, agents would take turns being in the office during assigned windows and were responsible for helping with incoming calls and walk-in inquiries from interested consumers. All the agents in my office were assigned 2–3 shifts per month. I took every shift I could get. If someone needed coverage, I was the first to volunteer. Some months I worked 20–30 floor call shifts. I know because I tracked it and made it a goal each month to pick up as many shifts as possible. Looking back, I laugh because I'm pretty sure they changed the entire floor-call system due to me and a few other agents thinking it was unfair that I was always the first one offered those shifts when they became available.

The point is, I really did grind to get my foot in the door and did everything I could to become as experienced and as knowledgeable as possible.

Out of curiosity, I recently uploaded my transaction spreadsheet into ChatGPT and asked it to categorize where my business has come from over the years by percentage.

Nearly 65% of my business has come from referrals, past clients, and personal relationships.

When I add in Glen Lake, Grand Valley, volleyball, music, slow-pitch softball, and other community connections, more than 84% of my business can be traced back to relationships—many of them coming from activities that I genuinely love being a part of.

I didn't plan on making a post for my 14-year anniversary, but that statistic felt worth sharing.

Since 2012, I've had the privilege of helping more than 425 people and families buy or sell homes and land, equating to just under $122 million in closed real estate volume.

For everyone who has trusted me, referred their friends and family to me, liked my posts, shared a post, followed my page or simply mentioned my name to someone—thank you. I don't take any of it for granted.

Cheers to the next chapter.

— Weston

06/15/2026

🙌🏽🏡🔑

Celebrating a Month of Milestones & New Beginnings 🎊

A huge congratulations to our amazing agents on their May closings! Every sold sign, happy client, and successful closing represents your hard work, expertise, and dedication to making dreams come true. From helping buyers find the perfect place to call home to guiding sellers through their next chapter, you've made a lasting impact on so many lives this month.

We're proud to celebrate your accomplishments and the relationships you've built along the way. Here's to a fantastic May, well-earned success, and many more milestones to come as we head into a busy summer season! ✨🥂

06/15/2026

Northern MI's Weekly Market Stats:

201 New Listing
102 Closed Sales
232 Pending

Sales By Classification
82 Residential $50,000 to $3,000,000 Median $452,000 Mean $624,022
16 Vacant Land $10,000 to $392,000 Median $97,500 Mean $115,425
04 Commercial 4149,900 to $2,062,500

Sales by Location
14 Antrim County
10 Benzie County
43 Grand Traverse County
06 Kalkaska County
18 Leelanau County
11 Wexford County

Expired Listings 45

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 313
Sales 07/25 to 06/26 983 07/24 to 06/25 860
Average DOM 73 or 2.4 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down 1.3%
Market Activity Up 14.3%
Inventory Supply 4.3 Month

Direct Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 52
Sales 07/25 to 09/26 107 07/24 to 06/25 105
Average DOM 72 or 2.4 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down -6.3%
Market Activity Up 1.9%
Inventory Supply 5.8 Months

Thanks to appraiser Robert Reamer for the intel!

06/09/2026

Northern MI's Weekly Market Stats:

211 New Listing
90 Closed Sales
216 Pending

Sales By Classification
55 Residential $45,000 to $3,378,600 Median $400,000 Mean $542,330
29 Vacant Land $4,250 to $1,000,000 Median $59,900 Mean $103,777
06 Commercial $85,000 to $790,000

Sales by Location
10 Antrim County
07 Benzie County
32 Grand Traverse County
08 Kalkaska County
10 Leelanau County
23 Wexford County

Expired Listings 73

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 288
Sales 07/25 to 06/26 962 07/24 to 06/25 853
Average DOM 73 or 2.4 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down 1.3%
Market Activity Up 12.8%
Inventory Supply 4.3 Month

Direct Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 49
Sales 07/25 to 09/26 116 07/24 to 06/25 105
Average DOM 73 or 2.4 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down -5.7%
Market Activity Up 10.5%
Inventory Supply 5.6 Months

Thanks to appraiser Robert Reamer for the intel!

06/05/2026

🏡 Northern Michigan Market Update
More homes are hitting the market, but buyers are taking their time and becoming more selective.
The good news? Homes that are priced correctly and presented well are still selling quickly.
If you've been wondering whether now is a good time to buy or sell, the answer is: it depends on your strategy.

06/02/2026

Sneak Peek 👀 New Listing Coming Soon
📍 9644 Bobbys Trail, Traverse City, MI 49684
• 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
• Over 3,200 Finished Sq Ft
• Secluded, level 1.21-acre lot 🌳
• Desirable Long Lake Township location (approximately 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City)
• Open-concept main floor filled with natural light
• Spacious primary suite with walkout deck access, 5-piece bath, and walk-in closet with custom cabinetry
• Main-floor laundry and mudroom
• Finished 3-car attached garage
• Fully finished lower level featuring an oversized family room with fireplace, wet bar, and mini fridge
• Plenty of space for guests, hobbies, working from home, or multi-generational living
• Numerous recent updates, including new HVAC, well, landscaping, custom shelving in the primary closet, main living area light fixtures, a 10x16 shed with electricity, fresh paint throughout the main floor and lower-level bedrooms, and new closets in the lower-level bedrooms
A rare combination of privacy, space, and value right on the border of Traverse City and Leelanau County.
💲 Competitively priced at $624,900
📲 Reach out for additional information

06/01/2026

Northern MI's Weekly Market Stats:

Inventory levels continue to rise but still on the lower end.

180 New Listing
79 Closed Sales
238 Pending

Sales By Classification
55 Residential $90,000 to $2,400,000 Median $427,500 Mean $518,031
16 Vacant Land $5,000 to $310,000 Median $99,500 Mean $118,093
08 Commercial $400 to $705,000

Sales by Location
13 Antrim County
09 Benzie County
36 Grand Traverse County
03 Kalkaska County
10 Leelanau County
08 Wexford County

Expired Listings 79

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 288
Sales 06/25 to 05/26 922 06/24 to 05/25 895
Average DOM 73 or 2.4 Months
Value Direction Year over Year statistically even
Market Activity Up 3.0%
Inventory Supply 3.7 Month

Direct Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 47
Sales 06/25 to 05/26 122 06/24 to 05/25 98
Average DOM 68 or 2.3 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down -5.8%
Market Activity Up 24.5%
Inventory Supply 4.6 Months

Thanks to Robert Reamer for the intel!

05/30/2026

🚨 Michigan Homeowners 🚨

Did you buy a home or property in Michigan in 2023 or later?

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Have you heard of deed fraud protection before?

If you’d like my suggestion on a Title company just reach out to me directly.

05/26/2026

Hoping everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day traces its origins to the aftermath of the Civil War, when communities across the United States began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. These early local observances reflected a nation grieving more than 620,000 military deaths.
The tradition became formalized on May 30, 1868, when John A. Logan,
Commander‑in‑Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed a national “Decoration Day” dedicated to placing flowers on the graves of Union troops. This first official observance set the foundation for what would become Memorial Day.
By the late 19th century, states across the North had adopted the holiday, and after World War I its purpose expanded to honor all American service members who died in any conflict. In 1971, Congress established Memorial Day as a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May, aligning it with the modern three‑day weekend while preserving its solemn purpose.
Today, Memorial Day remains the nation’s foremost annual day of remembrance—marked by cemetery visits, flag placements, and ceremonies honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States.

Northern MI's Weekly Market Stats:

244 New Listing
91 Closed Sales
220 Pending

Sales By Classification
61 Residential $19,900 to $2,350,000 Median $384,000 Mean $520,062
21 Vacant Land $14,000 to $795,000 Median $80,000 Mean $143,561
09 Commercial $7/sf to $3,550,000

Sales by Location
10 Antrim County
08 Benzie County
45 Grand Traverse County
10 Kalkaska County
09 Leelanau County
09 Wexford County

Expired Listings 16

Year over Year Comparison for Grand Traverse County on & off water homes

Off Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 279
Sales 06/25 to 05/26 941 06/24 to 05/25 895
Average DOM 73 or 2.4 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down 1.3%
Market Activity Up 5.1%
Inventory Supply 3.7 Month

Direct Water Homes All Values
Current Listings 45
Sales 06/25 to 05/26 120 06/24 to 05/25 98
Average DOM 69 or 2.3 Months
Value Direction Year over Year Down -5.8%
Market Activity Up 22.5%
Inventory Supply 4.6 Months

Thanks to appraiser Robert Reamer for the intel.

05/23/2026

Link to Listing: https://www.realestateone.com/MI/Grand+Traverse/Traverse+City/1947-Cascade-Trail-Traverse-City-MI-49685/1943009-MITAAR