# Traverse City Real Estate > Traverse City Real Estate, led by Realtor Erika Nita and affiliated with The Mitten Group, provides full-service residential brokerage across Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Antrim counties-specializing in downtown condos, suburban homes, and lakefront/luxury properties. Local authority, high-volume transactions, condo & development sales, waterfront & luxury listings, boutique-team white-glove service, sellers, buyers, second-home & investor clients ## Agent Bios - [Meet Erika Nita: Traverse City's Premier Real Estate Agent](https://traversecityrealestate.com/agent/erika-nita): Traverse City agent Erika Nita profiles her Northern Michigan market focus, production stats, testimonials, and current listings. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Explore Grand Traverse County Real Estate - Luxury Homes Await](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods/grand-traverse-county): Directory listing for Grand Traverse County, MI real estate with demographics, points of interest, schools, and current property listings. - [Explore Antrim County Real Estate - Luxury Homes & More](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods/antrim-county): An Antrim County, MI real estate listing page with demographics, neighborhood scores, school placeholders, and MLS properties. - [Leelanau County Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods/leelanau-county): Leelanau County, MI real estate neighborhood page with census stats, local points of interest, schools, and active listings. ## Featured Properties - [Active Listings | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/sale): Page lists residential properties for sale in Traverse City, MI, including single-family homes and condos. - [2936 Oden Road, Petoskey](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/2936-oden-road-petoskey-petoskey-mi-us-49770-17faf2b693570dbd2c2cd2a2be20f473): MLS listing for a 3-bed, 2-bath Crooked Lake waterfront home at 2936 Oden Road, Petoskey, MI. - [4056 N Spider Lake Road](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/4056-n-spider-lake-road-traverse-city-mi-us-49696-a4b5c0575e5e173335691c0d0a7f1013): Listing for a four bedroom, two bathroom waterfront ranch on Spider Lake (Celery Bay) in Traverse City, Michigan. - [917 Third Street # 8](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/917-third-street-8-traverse-city-mi-us-49684-f85fc7af7c55bc764eee7681b34a8586): Listing for a one-bedroom, ADA-compliant Slabtown Flats condominium at 917 Third Street, Traverse City, MI. - [5163 Silver Cove Drive](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/5163-silver-cove-drive-traverse-city-mi-us-49685-9f54688e7ed50384d4127caf9584b276): Listing for a 5-bed, 3-bath Silver Lake waterfront home in Traverse City MI with detached guest apartment. - [2078 Timber Trail, NE](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/2078-timber-trail-ne-kalkaska-mi-us-49646-c079448aff8f0e5a09f758ed6c19cf0c): Listing for a 3-bed, 2-bath ranch home at 2078 Timber Trail NE in Kalkaska, Michigan. - [Past Transactions | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties/sold): Listing of past real estate transactions and sold homes in Traverse City, MI and nearby communities. - [Portfolio | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/properties): Portfolio of featured and sold residential properties in Traverse City, MI, showing homes, prices, and details. ## Developments - [Traverse City Real Estate | Developments](https://traversecityrealestate.com/developments): Traverse City Real Estate's developments page is mostly contact and inquiry form chrome, with no substantive development listings or editorial content. ## Buyer Guides - [Home Buying Process in Traverse City - Your Guide to Success](https://traversecityrealestate.com/buyers): Traverse City Real Estate outlines a step-by-step guide for buyers navigating credit, budgeting, pre-approval, inspections, closing, and move-in. ## Seller Guides - [Selling Your Home in Traverse City - Expert Guidance Awaits](https://traversecityrealestate.com/sellers): A Traverse City real estate guide to selling a home, from pre-listing preparations through closing. ## Tools - [Mortgage Calculator Traverse City - Estimate Your Payments Now](https://traversecityrealestate.com/mortgage-calculator): Traverse City Real Estate's mortgage calculator estimates monthly payments with taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and PMI. - [Home Valuation in Traverse City - Discover Your Property's Worth](https://traversecityrealestate.com/home-valuation): Traverse City Real Estate provides a home valuation request page for property owners in Traverse City, Michigan. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Grand Traverse Neighborhoods Comparison: Find Your Fit](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/comparing-grand-traverse-county-neighborhoods-for-lifestyle): Guide comparing Grand Traverse County neighborhoods by walkability, bay access, privacy, commute patterns, and recreation. - [Closing Costs Leelanau County Buyers Should Expect Today](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/closing-costs-in-leelanau-county-what-buyers-should-expect): Guide to buyer closing costs in Leelanau County, covering Michigan transfer taxes, inspections, escrows, and closing-day steps. - [Grand Traverse County Outdoor Living Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/outdoor-living-and-four-season-fun-in-grand-traverse-county): A Traverse City real-estate guide to Grand Traverse County's four-season outdoor lifestyle and how it shapes home searches. - [Things to Do Traverse City August 2026 | Plan Weekends](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/the-last-stretch-of-traverse-city-summer-a-locals-read-on-which-august-weekends-are-worth-locking-down): A local guide to Traverse City's late-summer events, dining, storefront changes, and practical planning considerations. - [Antrim County Weekend Living Guide | Explore All Seasons](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/weekend-and-seasonal-living-in-antrim-county): An Antrim County guide to weekend and seasonal living centered on Elk Rapids, the Chain of Lakes, golf, trails, and winter recreation. - [Out of Area Antrim County Closing Guide | Plan Ahead](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/out-of-area-buyers-navigating-antrim-county-closings): Guide to out-of-area Antrim County closings, covering zoning, recording, inspections, remote notarization, and local tax steps. - [Buying a Home Versus Renting - Make the Right Choice Today](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/buying-a-home-versus-renting): A blog post compares the pros and cons of buying a home versus renting. - [Leelanau Waterfront Listings Guide | Read Like a Local](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/reading-leelanau-county-waterfront-listings-like-a-local): Blog explains how to read Leelanau County waterfront listings by waterbody, access type, shoreline, and utility details. - [Grand Traverse County Broadband Real Estate Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/fiber-and-real-estate-connectivity-in-grand-traverse): Guide to fiber internet, upload speeds, and property verification in Grand Traverse County real estate. - [Pre-Listing Repairs Antrim County 49629 That Pay Off](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/prelisting-repairs-that-pay-off-in-antrim-county): A Traverse City Real Estate guide explains which pre-listing repairs matter most for Antrim County 49629 sellers. - [Antrim County Remote Work & Fiber Internet Home Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/remote-work-fiber-and-second-home-demand-in-antrim-county): Guide to Antrim County second homes for remote workers, focusing on fiber internet, broadband verification, and lifestyle buying. - [Selling a Leelanau County Vacation Home Remotely](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/selling-a-leelanau-county-vacation-home-from-afar): Guide to remotely selling a Leelanau County vacation home with local pricing, disclosures, and closing logistics. - [Smart Home Upgrades Leelanau County Homeowners Need](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/smart-home-upgrades-leelanau-county-homeowners-cant-ignore): Traverse City Real Estate outlines smart home upgrades Leelanau County homeowners can use to boost convenience, efficiency, security, and property value. - [Prepare Your Grand Traverse Home for Sale: 49684 Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/getting-your-grand-traverse-county-home-market-ready): A Traverse City Real Estate guide explains how to prepare a Grand Traverse County home for sale. - [Traverse City Condos vs Homes Guide: Downtown 49684](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/downtown-traverse-city-condos-vs-nearby-homes): A Traverse City guide compares downtown condos and nearby homes in 49684 for buyers weighing walkability, maintenance, costs, and resale. - [Snow-Friendly Entry Design for Antrim County Homes](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/entryways-that-handle-snow-in-antrim-county-homes): A Traverse City Real Estate guide outlines winter-ready entry features for Antrim County homes. - [Grand Traverse Short-Term Rental Basics | 49684 Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/short-term-rental-basics-in-grand-traverse-county): A guide for 49684 buyers on Grand Traverse County short-term rental rules, licensing, taxes, septic, and jurisdiction checks. - [Traverse City Condo Listing Plan for Downtown Sellers](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/our-downtown-traverse-city-condo-listing-plan-that-works): Guide to listing downtown Traverse City condos, covering pricing, prep, marketing, seasonality, and condo/legal checks. - [Antrim County Lakefront vs Countryside Homes](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/choosing-between-antrim-county-lakefront-and-countryside-homes): Guide comparing Antrim County lakefront and countryside homes for buyers weighing shoreline access, privacy, upkeep, and lifestyle fit. - [Days on Market Grand Traverse County: Decode the Signal](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/what-days-on-market-signals-in-grand-traverse-county): Guide to interpreting Days on Market in Grand Traverse County for buyers and sellers. - [Leelanau Waterfront Guide: Bays vs Inland Lakes in 49621](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/leelanau-county-waterfront-bays-versus-inland-lakes): A Leelanau County waterfront guide comparing bayfront and inland-lake living for swimming, boating, maintenance, and permitting. - [Best Time to Sell Antrim County Homes for Top Dollar](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/best-time-to-sell-in-antrim-county-for-top-dollar): Antrim County seller guide outlines the best listing windows and prep tactics for maximizing sale price. - [Leelanau County Rental Strategy: Condos vs Single-Family](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/condo-vs-singlefamily-best-leelanau-county-rental-strategy): Traverse City Real Estate compares Leelanau County condos and single-family homes for rental investors in 49621. - [Grand Traverse Home Selling Timeline & Local Steps](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/grand-traverse-county-home-seller-timeline-explained): Explains a Grand Traverse County home-selling timeline with prep, marketing, closing steps, and Michigan disclosure rules. - [Living in Grand Traverse County: Daily Life & Neighborhoods](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/everyday-living-in-grand-traverse-county): Guide to daily life in Grand Traverse County, covering neighborhoods, commutes, seasonality, and practical buying considerations. - [Pricing Antrim Lakefront Home: Antrim County Seller Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/pricing-lakefront-property-right-in-antrim-county): Guide to pricing Antrim County lakefront homes with lake-specific comps, shoreline factors, dock rules, and market-data context. - [Earnest Money Grand Traverse County Buyer & Seller Guide](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/earnest-money-in-grand-traverse-county-explained): Grand Traverse County guide explaining earnest money amounts, escrow handling, contingencies, refund rules, and common timelines for buyers. - [Condo vs Single Family in Grand Traverse: How to Choose](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/condo-vs-singlefamily-in-grand-traverse-county-how-to-choose): Guide helps buyers compare condos and single-family homes in Grand Traverse County, weighing costs, maintenance, financing, and rental rules. - [Energy Efficient Features Antrim Homes Need This Winter](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/winter-energy-saving-features-antrim-county-buyers-want): Guide to winter-ready, energy-efficient features for Antrim County homes. - [Relocating to Leelanau County Guide: Empire 49621 Homes](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/relocating-to-leelanau-county-housing-commute-and-lifestyle): Relocation guide to Empire, Michigan's 49621 area, covering housing, commute patterns, utilities, zoning and lifestyle in Leelanau County. - [How to Analyze Cap Rate in Antrim County Vacation Rentals](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/how-to-analyze-cap-rate-in-antrim-county-vacation-rentals): A Traverse City Real Estate guide to analyzing cap rate for Antrim County vacation rentals. - [Long Lake Township STR Certificate: How to Apply & Succeed](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/how-to-get-a-shortterm-rental-certificate-in-long-lake): Traverse City Real Estate explains Long Lake Township's STR certificate process, including documents, capacity rules, fees, and enforcement. - [Traverse City Condo HOA Basics for Downtown Buyers](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/downtown-traverse-city-condos-and-hoa-basics-for-buyers): A buyer guide to downtown Traverse City condos covering HOA dues, reserves, parking, rental rules, insurance, and document review. - [Leelanau County Cottage Living: What to Know Before You Buy](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/what-its-like-to-own-a-cottage-in-leelanau-county): Guide to owning a cottage in Leelanau County, covering property types, shoreline access, wells, septic, rentals, and seasonal use. - [Leelanau Second Home Ownership Costs | Budget 49621](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/second-home-ownership-costs-in-leelanau-county): Guide to second-home carrying costs in Leelanau County's 49621 area, including taxes, insurance, utilities, winterization, and short-term rental expenses. - [Leelanau County Second Home vs Primary: Which Fits?](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/second-home-or-primary-residence-in-leelanau-county): A buyer's guide comparing primary residences and second homes in Leelanau County, including taxes, financing, upkeep, rentals, and rural ownership considerations. - [When to Buy Antrim Vacation Homes | Plan Your Timing](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/when-to-buy-antrim-county-vacation-and-second-homes): Advises when to buy Antrim County vacation and second homes, comparing summer use, negotiating leverage, and Elk Rapids market conditions. - [Preparing a Leelanau Home for Luxury Buyers](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/preparing-your-leelanau-county-home-to-attract-luxury-buyers): A seller-preparation guide covering presentation, documentation, digital marketing, and showings for luxury homes in Leelanau County. - [Market Antrim County Vacation Homes to Sell Faster](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/marketing-antrim-county-vacation-homes-for-a-faster-sale): Guide to marketing Antrim County vacation homes for a faster sale. - [Staging Grand Traverse County Home Sales for Better Results](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/how-professional-staging-boosts-grand-traverse-county-home-sales): Explains how staging, photos, and launch timing can help Grand Traverse County and Leelanau sellers market homes more effectively. - [Living in Leelanau County, MI: Is Year-Round Right?](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/year-round-living-and-lifestyle-in-leelanau-county): A guide to year-round living, seasonal patterns, housing, recreation, and village-by-village lifestyle differences in Leelanau County, Michigan. - [Antrim County Summer Events 2026: Plan Key Weekends](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/antrim-county-summer-2026-the-calendar-locals-need-to-reprint): A local guide to Antrim County's 2026 event calendar, Harbor Days shift, Paddle Antrim, and Elk Rapids-Maple Bay trail funding. - [Sara Hardy Farmers Market: Why It Won't Return to Lot B Until 2027](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/why-the-sara-hardy-farmers-market-isnt-going-back-to-lot-b-next-spring-either): A Traverse City Real Estate article explains why the Sara Hardy Farmers Market will remain at Rotary Square while Lot B is rebuilt. - [Antrim County Chain of Lakes Real Estate Value at $700K](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/what-dollar700000-actually-buys-on-antrim-countys-chain-of-lakes): A market analysis comparing what $700,000 buys across Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Skegemog Lake, and inland Antrim County. - [Leelanau County Fall Events: What to Do This Season](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/the-leelanau-fall-calendar-rewritten-what-actually-runs-from-september-through-halloween): A local guide to Leelanau County's fall events, winery promotions, new businesses, and seasonal activities. - [What Decides a Downtown Traverse City Condo Closing (Hint: Not the Unit)](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/what-actually-decides-whether-your-downtown-traverse-city-condo-closes-on-time): An analysis of how condo building approvals, ownership ratios, reserves, and association documents affect downtown Traverse City closing timelines. - [In Leelanau County, the House Doesn't Always Come With the Right to Rent It](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog/in-leelanau-county-the-house-doesnt-always-come-with-the-right-to-rent-it): Guide to how Leelanau County's township and village short-term rental rules affect property purchases and rental-income expectations. ## Testimonials - [Testimonials | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/testimonials): Client testimonials for Traverse City Real Estate praise Erika and Brandi for responsive, attentive home-buying and selling help. ## Core Pages - [Traverse City Real Estate Agent - Luxury Listing Expert](https://traversecityrealestate.com/): Traverse City real estate homepage for Erika Nita, featuring Northern Michigan buying, selling, listings, and contact details. ## Other Pages - [Leelanau County Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods-sample/leelanau-county): Leelanau County, MI neighborhood page with demographics, local points of interest, schools, and property listings. - [Contact | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/contact): Traverse City Real Estate's contact page provides message forms and direct phone, email, and office details in Traverse City, Michigan. - [Privacy Policy | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/terms-and-conditions): Traverse City Real Estate's privacy policy and terms of use explains data collection, AI use, tracking, sharing, and opt-out choices. - [Blog | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/blog): Traverse City Real Estate's blog lists articles on buying, renting, and county-specific homeownership topics. - [Neighborhoods | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods): A Traverse City real estate directory page linking neighborhood and property-search pages for Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Antrim counties. - [Explore Grand Traverse County Real Estate - Luxury Homes Await](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods-sample/grand-traverse-county): Grand Traverse County, MI real estate listing page with demographics, local amenities, schools, and active MLS properties. - [Slabtown Flats | Michigan Real Estate | Traverse City Real Estate](https://traversecityrealestate.com/slabtown-flats): Traverse City listing page for Slabtown Flats condos in the Slabtown neighborhood at 918 W. Front Street. - [Explore Antrim County Real Estate - Luxury Homes & More](https://traversecityrealestate.com/neighborhoods-sample/antrim-county): Antrim County, MI real estate neighborhood page with demographics, nearby points of interest, schools, and property listings.