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Brian has been serving the communities of Northern Michigan for three decades, first as an award winning journalist and then as a Real Estate Agent, city commissioner and planning commissioner for Traverse City. Brian knows Northern Michigan, knows what information buyers and sellers need, and if he doesn’t have the answer he knows how to get it.

Testimonials

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Mark M.

Mark M.

Brian was an invaluable agent during our property search. He is very knowledgeable about the many facets associated with buying property. Specifically, he understands and has a firm grasp of the following: Technical aspects ass...
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Thomas B.

Thomas B.

Brian personifies experience and dedication. Brian has driven far from his local market to show us properties halfway across the state. He always does his homework so we never have any questions he can't answer. Working with Br...
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Buyer

Buyer

Brian set us up online to receive notifications of homes in our price range and when one came up that we were interested in we had an appointment to see it within hours and did a tour. Brian helped us craft an offer and walked ...
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Ross R.

Ross R.

Brian was very professional, gave great advice in terms of selecting a property, and worked diligently when issues arose around financing and ultimately consummating the closing. I got to know Brian in his previous career as a ...
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Sue S.

Sue S.

Brian was very supportive and great at answering our questions. He always was reliable and easy to get in contact with. We are an older couple and he was very patient. Will recommend him to anyone we know that's looking for a h...
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Daniel P.

Daniel P.

Brian was great to work with, he listened to what I was looking for and gave great professional advice. Very patient with me during my time out of state and communication was perfect. Thankful for his help to get me into a buil...
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John M.

John M.

Brian McGillivary did a very excellent job representing me in the purchase of a new home up in Traverse City he was so efficient seem to be on the job what more can you ask of a real estate agent thank you.
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Rick B.

Rick B.

Brian was always willing to go the extra mile for us in our search for the perfect place and was always very friendly and professional while doing so.
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Briana L.

Briana L.

Brian went above and beyond for our group. He dug and dug to find us a great space. We wouldn't be where we are without him.
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Kacie M.

Kacie M.

Knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile for me.
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Work With Brian

Whether you are buying or selling, Brian's dedication to his customers coupled with the Resources of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate can give you the edge you need. So give Brian a call, he’s a good person to know.

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