ABOUT ME
A top 1% independent producing agent in northern Michigan. A Leland local, I am grateful to live and work in northern Michigan. I’ve always been proud to be a year round [Leelanau] County kid, and I could not be more thankful to split the gift of living in a 70s ranch in Northport and a charming bungalow in a historic neighborhood of downtown Traverse City.
I love being heavily involved with both the Grand Traverse area and Leelanau County communities. I currently serve on the board of Genuine Leelanau. I’m grateful to operate and own Dance Leelanau — a community dance collective offering classes and performance opportunities to youth in the county.
It’s my passion and mission to serve individuals with honesty and sincerity, as well as supporting the community, all in an effort to make the region a choice place to live.
EXPERIENCE
In 2024 I launched Found Realty Collective of Five Star Real Estate. Bringing 15+ years of PR/marketing expertise in the non-profit, b2b and b2c worlds.
My first year as a full-time Realtor I achieved Rookie of the Year in Sales 2019 in the entire Northern Great Lakes Realtors. In 2019 I closed over $7.5 million in sales — placing me in the top 100 Realtors out of over 1,000 agents. In 2023 I generated $14.4+ million in sales — placing me in the top 50 agents.
I am a member of Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR) and Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR).
Whether you’re searching for your first home or hoping to purchase a waterfront vacation retreat my in depth knowledge of the area and attention to the local realty environment will help match you with your desired property. As a buyer’s agent, I love the challenge of property searches and negotiating tactics to get you the ideal home or vacant land you’ve always wanted. I also enjoy helping you connect with the community at large—offering connections to employment (all different industries), introducing home and garden professionals (trusted contractors, sought after interior designers, etc), recommending healthcare providers in the area and more!
Looking to list? I offer a complimentary market analysis, specialize in staging, hire professional photographers and videographers and offer a decade plus of experience in modern marketing. Best of all, I will be present for showings to give other agents and prospective buyers the full background of your home—think showcasing all that should be highlighted!
Client Reviews
“We feel immensely blessed to have Hillary as our realtor. We were new to the area and used Zillow to connect us with a realtor, and we are so glad we did. Hillary was so genuine from the start and she actively listened to us, which helped us feel comfortable when looking at houses. We truly felt she was not just there to help us buy a house but to help us find “our home.” Hillary shines through her work by being attentive, timely, patient and professional. Anyone who meets Hillary knows she loves her community and loves helping people. We definitely know Hillary is what made this real estate experience special for us.”
“Hillary was amazing to work with when buying our vacation home in Leland. We really trusted Hillary as she really had a lot of knowledge about the area and the particular house we were interested in. She went above and beyond to make sure all the correct processes took place and all the important questions were asked. We will always use Hillary as our real estate agent.”
“Hillary was incredibly wonderful to work with and made the process of buying and selling our homes very simple. She had helpful insight, recommendations and went above and beyond the call of duty. She was extremely professional, honest and has such a positive attitude.”
