Reg Smith

Rob came highly recommended by multiple people in the Birchwood community, and he truly exceeded my expectations. I can’t believe how much he did to help me – he had a team that came in to get the property ready to show including stagers, cleaners, and a crew that removed furniture and personal items! Rob was personable, exceptionally professional, and kept me updated every step of the way as I sold my property remotely. I trusted him completely on pricing, and the home sold quickly. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Jinhee Scholtus

Bay north realty has helped me with EVERY real estate need I could imagine. David walked me through the process of buying a home and actually explained the process perfectly. Turned out I wanted to buy land and he situated me with one of his associates Hillary K and she is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and efficient in everything land or house buying. I still can't believe how receptive this team is to my small needs and how much time they've invested in helping me. I was turned down by many other firms in the area. One thing I can promise about bay north realty with David and Hillary, they will not stop working until you have found your dream location. Awesome group.

Casey S.

Rob worked tirelessly on our behalf, always keeping our best interests at heart. His dedication and persistence ensured we were well taken care of throughout the home-buying process. His strong connections within the Birchwood community helped us identify potential properties, ultimately leading us to the perfect home that fit our needs.

Terry Gordon

Kim helped us both buy and sell our property in Alanson. As a broker, I can tell you not all of us are created equal and its important to find someone who knows their market and will work to sell you property for the highest value. Kim was able to market the property to get the best price and navigate the long sales process. Give her a call ASAP.

Drake F.

Kim is top notch. Knows the ins and outs of the market, prompt and clear with communication, and made the process seamless. I've worked with her for the purchase and sale so can say with confidence, no matter the objective Kim is great.

Lisa S.

Kimberly recently represented my Mom in the sale of her property. An estate property many times brings unexpected ups and downs. Kimberly was wonderful through it all. Not only did she stay focused and on track, but she was wonderful at keeping us calm and focused. She also was able to offer a viable alternative each time we came to a crossroad. It was a pleasure working with her. Thank you so much Kim.

Marge M.

We were very, very, pleased with Heather as our realtor. She has a personal approach that made us feel so comfortable. Patience and understanding are qualities she has that took us thru the entire process of selling our cottage. Informing us with each step along the way. A lot of time was spent going over the details of the selling process, which we were not familiar with. We were impressed that she traveled across to Charlevoix to the title company. Our experiences with other island realtors in the past were completely different.
It made us realize how good Heather is at her job. She treated us like how she would have wanted to be treated.

We give her 5+ stars!!!

Ken and Nancy Frazee

This is the second time we used David for a real estate transaction. David and his staff were very professional. David was there to help us make decisions by clearly explaining our options with sound advice. He made the whole process personal. We highly recommend Bay North Realty.

Glenn M

We have utilized Stephanie for our last three home purchases. She is diligent, responsive and
knowledgeable. If you are looking for a realtor that works hard, knows the market and the
area, and makes the experience smooth and simple, she is the one to choose.

Mark & Sarah LaBlance

Stephanie is knowledgeable, professional, enjoyable to work with, and a pleasure to be
around. Her knowledge of the area is impressive. She responded quickly to any questions and
was on top of things at all times. In this market, we couldn't have asked for a better person
to find a home that was perfect for us and do everything possible to make it happen. We
would recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a home in northern Michigan!

Dave & Ann Marie Tingleff

David helped my husband and me with our house hunt remotely and helped us find a great place. He was always quick to respond to emails and texts and schedule virtual showings. In a hectic real estate market with low inventory, he made the process as stress free as possible!

Lucy M

Our family recently relocated to Petoskey from California to be closer to family. Given we lived 3,000 miles away, we were looking at homes online and asking David lots and lots of questions. David was very accommodating. He shared local knowledge about homes, neighborhoods, family activities, and more.

With David’s help we found the perfect house for our family and we are excited for our new life here in Petoskey.

Mike & Lauren Scriven

Stephanie was wonderful! She was in constant communication with us and really got to know
our preferences. She was very honest with her opinions and assessments of properties as well.
We ended up with a beautiful home and she made it all so easy.

M. & T. Collins

Having known Dave for 30 years I can attest to his leadership and personal drive. Dave is a native to the Petoskey area when my wife and I decided to buy a second home in Harbor Springs, we knew there was only one person to reach out to assist us.
Dave sent us the property the day it hit the market and got us in to see the property on the same day. We took Dave’s advice on the offer we should submit and it was accepted on the spot. The process of working with Dave and his team could not have been smoother. If you are looking for real estate in the North Bay Area, I strongly recommend you reach out to Dave and take advantage of his lifelong local knowledge of the area and the real estate market.

Matt S.

Kim expertise is knowing the area homes and the market pricing. She is a good marketer and outstanding listener. She helped us in selling a large and unique property which required a very special type of buyer. She was patient through a very lengthy and difficult negotiation process. The resultant sale met our expectations. I would use her expertise again.

Kurt Cassel

We can honestly say that we’ve never met an individual like David in the Real Estate Business. He is Genuine. More than a Realtor/Broker, he was for us a highly talented and knowledgeable counselor of the area and inventory of homes for sale. David’s persistent watch (like a hawk) was the reason for us finding the right home, and he found it before it went on the market. His ambition isn’t turn a sale, it is to truly help someone find what they’re looking for.

Thank you David for being part of making our dreams come true. We look forward to working with you again in the future

Paul and Daphne Thompson

Kimberly as a realtor and community member is so knowledgeable and has her finger on the pulse of our community. She is an invaluable resource, and I would encourage anyone who is looking to buy, sell or relocate to his area to talk to Kim about your residential or commercial property interests. Her knowledge of everything from local bank and credit union financing opportunities and interest rate on mortgages to good local schools with an intricate knowledge of what to do and what to see in our summer resort area of Northern Michigan. I can't say enough about how knowledgeable, friendly, and resourceful Kim Kihnke is.

Lindsey W.

Kim is the most impressive realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with!! Extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of her profession and knows plenty about building homes too! She is invaluable for other info concerning contractors, maintenance people and places to visit in a large northern area of Michigan. In addition to all that, she is probably one of the kindest, most patient, caring people I’ve ever met.

Steven P. Lawrence

Kim has worked with us on 3 successful real estate deals. We were very happy with her creative work ethic and attention to detail. She kept us well informed and answered our many questions. Kim is by far the best agent with whom we've worked.

Lois F.

We worked with David for several months to find our new home in harbor springs. Once we found out the perfect property, David did the research so that we could make realistic offer that made sense for us.

I appreciate true professionalism when I see it. David Shuman is genuinely one of the good guy in his field, he knows his business and makes things happen. Thank you, David, for a job well done.

Bob & Lisa Seitz

When selling my house on Walloon Lake, I called David Shuman at Bay North Realty. David did a thorough analysis of the market and recommended listing my property for considerably more than I anticipated.

The team at BNR was very helpful in getting my property ready and ultimately sold it for much more than I initially thought. I attribute the price received in large part to the excellent advertising of my property.

After selling my house on Walloon, David helped me find an excellent condominium near Petoskey. I highly recommend David Shuman and Bay North Realty.

Jerry Londal

Stephanie is excellent. She is a true professional with outstanding customer service skills. She
clearly knows the market well, superb with selling strategy and actions, very disciplined to make
certain the right things are done at the right time correctly. Outstanding communication skills.
Clearly puts the customer first. By far the best Realtor we ever worked with.

John & Jane Dean

I understand that in listing my home I was presenting David and Sarah with a unique challenge. I had already purchased a new property and as the Director of Charlevoix Circle of Arts I had limited time to focus on the sale of the home but letting go of the design process is not something I relish. When David and Sarah swept in, they came prepared with a strategy, staged and presented my home to maximize the effects of space and had a clear marketing plan.

Their magic was evident as I was presented with two offers soon after the home was listed which allowed me to move into my forever home happily. They are grace, sophistication, and talent under pressure.

Gail Demeyere

We have bought and sold three homes with David. We are impressed with his extensive knowledge of the local area and the current real estate trends. David listens to our needs and develops a tailor-made plan for our family. His personal approach is the main reason we have and will continue turn to him for our real estate needs.

We highly recommend David!

Dr. Joshua & Elsa Martin

David went above and beyond to sell our home. With his in-depth knowledge of the downtown market, he provided thoughtful guidance from pricing to preparing our house to sell. We had a strong offer within a week of listing!

From beginning to end, David helped us make our dreams a reality.

Daniel & Megan Dewindt

We worked with David for two-years while searching for our “dream cottage.” David was so patient with our decision-making process – it was obvious his priority was to find the right place for us.

David provided superior guidance on fair market value and was trustworthy and honest. We could not be happier with our home and highly recommend David to all!

Rich & Mary Ann Grosfield

Our experience was seamless from listing through closing. David’s integrity, honesty, and patience make him the best choice in choosing a realtor.

We would highly recommend David to anyone in need of an excellent realtor!

Dr. John & Dina Panos

David’s love for the area is obvious, and his connections put him in the know with every property. David was incredibly patient as we slowly narrowed in on the type of home and location we wanted. He is truly invested in his customers! When we settled on a property, the process was seamless and we joke that it felt like a breakup come closing day. Luckily, David and his wife Sarah have become friends and we recommend them in a heartbeat

Drs. Brian & Kathryn Hoyner

When we moved to Petoskey a year ago, colleagues recommended that we call David Shuman. What a great piece advice! He was always accommodating, more than willing to take us back multiple times to the same property, and we never felt pressured. David provided us with up to date data to help us make informed decisions, and ultimately purchase our perfect home in downtown Petoskey. We highly recommend working with David Shuman!

Brad & Dana Green

We combed real estate websites after our decision to move back to Petoskey and were discouraged at the low inventory. A relative recommended we call David and we’re glad we did!

David responded to our needs with an urgency that matched our own and worked hard on our behalf. We love our new home and believe that we would have missed our chance of buying a downtown Petoskey house if it wasn’t for him.

David’s commitment, hard-work and lengthy professional and personal connections to this area made all the difference.

Jon And Kristen Terry

We worked with David Shuman to sell the home we raised our children in and purchase a new home in Birchwood.

Throughout the process, David helped us maintain perspective, and his sense of humor kept us laughing. David’s financial knowledge and banking experience helped us navigate the loan process and facilitate a smooth purchase.

David goes out of his way to make sure his clients are taken care of!

Tim And Lynda O’Brien

David worked patiently with us for about six months while we considered several properties. When the right one became available, he was instrumental in helping us bridge the gap between buyer and seller expectations. David functioned as an actual dual agent, serving the interests of all parties. David earned our respect and that of the seller who he also represented well. Our deal was quick and seamless. We recommend David Shuman unconditionally.

Alex And Sarah Watson