TJ Shimek

TJ Shimek

  •   5   (29 reviews)

About TJ

Born and raised in Leelanau County, I am acutely familiar with the area and super excited about Real Estate and the challenges that each transaction presents. I love learning and figuring out solutions and, above all, I love putting a smile on a client's face. Real Estate can be fun and it is important to help others see the light at the end of the tunnel during a challenging or stressful situation. It is also a blast to help first time home buyers fulfill their dream of owning that first house. The cool thing about northern Michigan is there are so many different areas to explore and pieces of property to fulfill people's dreams. I am not scared to tell someone if I don't have all the answers to their questions and you can guarantee I will dig in and follow up. I was born on a farm to Tom and Linda Shimek. You can grab some of the best sweetcorn in Leelanau county from our farm stand on M72 in the summertime. I graduated from Glen Lake Community Schools and then went on to be a 5-time All-American student-athlete at Aquinas College in Track and Field. Following college, I headed west to explore acting in Hollywood before returning to Northern Michigan a year later. From 2009-2020, I was the chief operating officer and a key player in nurturing a small tent company in Traverse City to become a national leader in the tent manufacturing and experiential marketing industry. Under my leadership and in partnership with others, we transformed a 3-person, $1M company to one that is now 70+ employees, worth more than $14M today. Each fall/winter, I enjoy coaching the Glen Lake 8th grade boys’ basketball team. In the summer, you can find me on Lime Lake, where my late grandfather, Larry Stachnik sold and developed real estate in the 1980s. Me along with my wife, Christina, and our two small children, Contessa and Leonardo, live on the edge of our family farm. I am a long-time steward of the community. Whether it’s cultivating the youth’s aptitude for athletics or meeting the unique needs of diverse real estate clients, I am committed to fostering a bright future for Northern Michigan so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

TJ's reviews

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TJ has 29 reviewsacross 11 different locations, showing 6.
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over 3 years ago
TJ was amazing

TJ was amazing. Quick to respond on any day of the week including weekends. He had a search set up to find lots in my price range and location and when one came up that I liked he was quick to get information on it and his experienced opinion. Overall it was a super easy process and I appreciate all the hard work he put in.

almost 4 years ago
It was a pleasure to work with TJ Shimek

It was a pleasure to work with TJ Shimeck. From the very beginning of the process of buying the property, TJ was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions and concerns. TJ was very transparent with all steps in the surveying and purchasing of the property. His in-depth knowledge of the Leelanau area was invaluable. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed working with TJ Shimeck; it felt like working with a friend. You will be in good hands with TJ Shimeck as your realtor!

almost 4 years ago
We were very happy with TJ!

We were very happy with T.J.! He was very efficient and clued into what we were looking for and our price range. Our purchase was very quick, pleasant and streamlined thanks to his expertise and timeliness. Thank you so much T.J.!

almost 4 years ago
TJ is the best agent!

TJ is the best agent that we've dealt with during 50 years of home ownership and, in this case, selling a vacant subdivision lot. Very fast responses to our text and email questions. Because we live over 400 miles from the property, all the documents except the deed were e-signed, a process that TJ made easy for someone with minimal experience on that front.

almost 4 years ago
TJ has worked with my husband and I on three transactions - two to buy properties, and one sale

TJ has worked with my husband and I on three transactions - two to buy properties, and one sale and we were so very impressed. In each scenario to buy, we called him and basically told him we wanted to put an offer in that day that we called. He was incredibly efficient, professional, and effective and we were able to have our offers accepted on both properties. When he listed our property, he was very timely, thoughtful with the listing and new pictures, and it sold within the week! We are very impressed, and you'll be so glad you went with TJ! We plan to use him for any other realtor needs in the future!

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TJ's properties

TJ has 12 properties for sale, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$32,500
Lot 6/ Floreys Ranch Road
Grand Traverse County MI 49637
Land
Listing courtesy of SERBIN REAL ESTATE
For Sale
$70,000
Lot 22/7668 Horton Creek Drive
Grand Traverse County MI 49637
Land
Listing courtesy of SERBIN REAL ESTATE
For Sale
$85,500
Lot 21/7644 Horton Creek Drive
Grand Traverse County MI 49637
Land
Listing courtesy of SERBIN REAL ESTATE
For Sale
$69,900
Lot 45/ Floreys Ranch Road
Grand Traverse County MI 49637
Land
Listing courtesy of SERBIN REAL ESTATE
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