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and Christie's International Real Estate. Together, we bring over 45 years of combined experience in the automotive and real estate industries, including more than 20 years in leadership roles within automotive, to deliver exceptional luxury service tailored to every price point.
I’m a proud father of five children, all of whom have attended various schools in Traverse City. This gives me a unique understanding of our local school systems, which I know is invaluable for our out-of-town clients looking to relocate. My deep connection to this region goes beyond my family—it’s rooted in the unmatched abundance of fresh water in Traverse City and surrounding areas like Leelanau, Northport, and Elk Rapids. The pristine beauty, clean air, and unparalleled quality of life here are why I’ve stayed, despite lucrative offers to move elsewhere. I could never imagine raising my kids anywhere else, and I’m passionate about helping others discover the magic of this place.
In real estate, I’ve been in the top 1% since I started, and I’m committed to staying there through my dedication to excellence. I believe in high integrity, clarity, and showing up to finish strong, ensuring every client feels valued as their trusted professional. I’ve had the privilege of guiding hundreds of clients, and I’d rather let them speak for me—check out our Google Reviews to see what they say about working with us. I’m excited to help you find your perfect home in Traverse City or the surrounding areas. Let’s connect—I’d love to hear from you! – Ryan
Transaction History
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Neighborhoods Ryan Has the Most Experience In
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Ryan's Listings and Deals
Ryan's Recent Active Listings
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$250,000
- Land
- 4.19 Acres
- $59,666 per Acre
- 0 Wyatt Rd
- Traverse City, MI
Build Your Dream Home in a Premier Traverse City Location — Over 4 Acres Across 3 Parcels Rare opportunity to own just over 4 acres of prime real estate on the desirable west side of Traverse City. This exceptional offering includes three separate parcels, giving you the flexibility to create your dream home with added privacy, space for outdoor living, and future expansion options. Nestled in
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$279,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,125 Sq Ft
- 8377 Zosel St
- Onekama, MI
Embrace the Northern Michigan lifestyle in Onekama-Cape Cod 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, Attached Garage home spanning 2,125 sq. ft. Around the corner from Onekama School and 2-minute walk from the tranquil waters of Portage Lake and a leisurely 10-minute stroll to Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. This home is your ticket to lakeside living, offering endless opportunities for swimming, boating, hiking,
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$280,000
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,350 Sq Ft
- 5830 Shanty Creek Rd
- Unit 789-791
- Bellaire, MI
Welcome to your perfect Northern Michigan getaway! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 3-bath end-unit condo at Shanty Creek Resort offers the ideal blend of relaxation, recreation, and income potential. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this spacious condo comfortably sleeps 10 and features three separate entrances—perfect for flexible short-term rental options or private guest stays. Step
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$399,900
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,632 Sq Ft
- 5891 Voice Rd
- Kingsley, MI
Experience newly constructed elegance at a private setting in Kingsley, MI. A thoughtfully and beautifully crafted 2022 home situated perfectly on 2.5 tranquil acres, just minutes Downtown Kingsley and 15 minutes from vibrant Traverse City. Built with top-quality materials and precision, this energy-efficient gem offers lasting value and efficient utility costs. Large windows fill the
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$412,000
- Land
- 15 Acres
- $27,467 per Acre
- 001 E Fort Rd
- Bingham Township, MI
Introducing an exclusive 15-acre parcel in the heart of Leelanau County’s renowned wine country, offering breathtaking views of the rolling countryside and picturesque hills. Nestled in one of Northern Michigan’s most sought-after locations, these pristine parcels provide the perfect opportunity to build your dream estate, private vineyard, or countryside retreat. Surrounded by established
Ryan Craig @properties Christie's Int'l
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$412,000
- Land
- 15 Acres
- $27,467 per Acre
- 002 E Fort Rd
- Bingham Township, MI
Introducing an exclusive 15-acre parcel in the heart of Leelanau County’s renowned wine country, offering breathtaking views of the rolling countryside and picturesque hills. Nestled in one of Northern Michigan’s most sought-after locations, these pristine parcels provide the perfect opportunity to build your dream estate, private vineyard, or countryside retreat. Surrounded by established
Ryan Craig @properties Christie's Int'l
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$412,000
- Land
- 15 Acres
- $27,467 per Acre
- 003 E Fort Rd
- Bingham Township, MI
Introducing an exclusive 15-acre parcel in the heart of Leelanau County’s renowned wine country, offering breathtaking views of the rolling countryside and picturesque hills. Nestled in one of Northern Michigan’s most sought-after locations, these pristine parcels provide the perfect opportunity to build your dream estate, private vineyard, or countryside retreat. Surrounded by established
Ryan Craig @properties Christie's Int'l
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$412,000
- Land
- 15 Acres
- $27,467 per Acre
- 0 E Fort Rd
- Bingham Township, MI
Introducing an exclusive 15-acre parcel in the heart of Leelanau County’s renowned wine country, offering breathtaking views of the rolling countryside and picturesque hills. Nestled in one of Northern Michigan’s most sought-after locations, these pristine parcels provide the perfect opportunity to build your dream estate, private vineyard, or countryside retreat. Surrounded by established
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$4,598,000
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 8,881 Sq Ft
- 10292 E Fort Rd
- Suttons Bay, MI
Imagine a view so breathtaking, so utterly unique, that no amount of money could replicate it—unparalleled privilege awaiting you at this extraordinary 17-acre Leelanau estate, perched at the highest point of its 77 acres in Northern Michigan. Here, where luxury weaves into nature’s grandeur, you’ll find a retreat that redefines what it means to get away. Built in 2008, this 8,800+ sq. ft. custom
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Awards and Designations
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
- ALHS - Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
- CRLS - Certified Residential Listing Specialist
- LHC - Luxury Homes Certification
- RENE - Real Estate Negotiation Expert
- SLS - Strategic Listing Specialist
- SPS - Strategic Pricing Specialist
Other Experience
Ryan's Reviews
7/4/23Nehemiah Proehl
Google Review
Incredibly helpful! Very informative. Ryan and Jenni both are very willing to take the time to talk and explain the entire process of buying a home.
6/13/23Elizabeth Godfrey
Google Review
Such a great team to take care of all our home buying and selling needs! I have worked with them twice now, and I cannot them enough! Both Ryan and Jenni are excellent at what they do and were so responsive throughout the entire process. Very knowledgeable about the current market, the best approach to take for listing, and are truly in your corner, with all your needs in mind.
5/30/23matthew meyer
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni were absolutely fantastic. We found our dream home and they were able to get us under contract before it could be taken by somebody else. We needed a quick closing, Ryan and Jenni found a way to get an appointment with a title company when everything was booked. It was an incredibly seamless transaction because they handled everything for us. Buying a home is usually stressful, especially when moving from out of state, and they kept us stress free. Thank You so much!
5/27/23Britt Meyer
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni are the best! They go above and beyond in everything for their clients. We are so thankful we found them and thanks to them we found our dream home!
5/24/23Kaitlin Burke
Google Review
Great experience with listing our home with Jenni and Ryan! We had 3 offers within 48 hours and they kept us updated throughout the whole process. Would use them again!
5/16/23Sunshine Young
Google Review
Ryan & Jenni are the best Realtors who “do more”—and make you feel like your needs are first priority. I truly believe God brought us to Ryan & Jenni. We were looking for our future retirement home Up North and we met them when we called on a property that was for sale. Although the property we called on was already sold, they took the time to speak to my husband and me. We felt a connection with them right away.
From the first conversation when we spoke on the phone, they spent their evening getting to know us and understanding what we wanted. From there on out, they were always available to provide us with the information that we needed (or didn’t need, but thought we needed for the sake of our sanity) – every decision that we made, small or big, mattered to them. Not only did we feel like we had all the information we needed to make the right decisions, but we also felt like we were in good hands. Especially because we didn’t know all of the questions we should be asking and they would proactively provide that information, which made us feel like we were walking through this process with eyes wide open. From an expectations perspective, I don’t know how Ryan & Jenni do it, they set our expectations really high and not unrealistically high because they would meet them.
Obviously, making an informed decision is the most important part of buying a home. It was great having someone who properly set, managed, and came through with expectations. It was such a lifesaver and made us feel so at ease throughout the entire process. They were always so candid and provided their own perspective of different aspects of each home that they thought would be relevant to our decision making based on what they had learned about us. We truly appreciated their input and relied on it heavily. This is an invaluable quality to have as a service provider and not everyone has it. It’s easy to push paper and get the signatures, but they are really focused on making sure people are satisfied through the process and with the outcome. The process of buying a home is very stressful. But as you can see, based on the above, Ryan & Jenni went above and beyond (as I’m positive they do with all their clients) and truly made us feel like we had a confidant/partner throughout.
We truly consider them not just agents, but friends. Overall, I would strongly recommend Ryan & Jenni to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Their attention to detail and level of time/dedication to their clients is outstanding —from lending to sourcing reputable inspection companies to closing. This is the new model, that other tired agencies can only aspire to. I cannot say enough about our experience with Ryan & Jenni. They set the highest standards, and truly practice “service above self.” You won this customer!
5/15/23Darica Bevis
Google Review
Jenni and Ryan helped us extensively with the sale of our condo and the purchase of our home. Our house hunt was a long one, but they remained very responsive and helpful throughout the journey. Most of our showings were with Jenni and I appreciated how she listened while we expressed our thoughts on the homes rather than trying to sway us one way or the other. There is so much I could say about how they assisted us but to sum it up I so appreciated their willingness to show us dozens of homes, and how they advocated for us in the process — this became especially important when seeing the house that we eventually purchased as showings were initially all booked but Jenni got us in almost immediately after a potential buyer cancelled and a spot opened up!
4/18/23Jeffrey Learned
Google Review
My husband and I are beyond impressed with the professional and friendly handling of our recent dream home purchase in Lake Leelanau by Jenni and Ryan Craig and their assistant, Taylre Denardo. Their passion and enthusiasm, determination and attention to detail, as well as calm demeanour and real estate market expertise resulted in a successful and stress-free home purchase for our family. This team of professionals truly cares about the families they represent and the community they serve beyond the financial transaction aspects of the industry. They are trustworthy and committed to doing everything possible to help clients in the very competitive Northern Michigan market. With three purchase offers made on the home, it was Jenni, Ryan, and Taylre’s hard work that got us the win! So grateful—JaNele, Jeff and Ryan
4/14/23Brittany Cornell
Google Review
Jenni and Ryan are two locals that know their stuff! They listened to our home buying wants and helped us, every step of the way, to get into a home that checked all of the boxes. They were available, thorough, and gracious; providing sound guidance and know-how. We love our new home! Thank you both!
4/12/23Mark Speyers
Google Review
Great service from Ryan and Jenni, we love our new home!
3/13/23Deb Banton
Google Review
Ryan and Jenny has helped us negotiate several transactions in the real estate market. Both are very helpful and knowledgeable with the process. They are always professional in the transactions.
Both Ryan and Jenny are always available to answer questions, they have a huge recourse of venders that they can call at anytime and get you help. But most of all they have great family values.
I enjoy working with them and feel I have found a team I can work with.
3/10/23Sandy
Google Review
An acquaintance of ours referred us to Ryan and Jenni Craig for our real estate needs. It ended up being the best referral we've ever been given! Ryan and Jenni offer exceptional knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the Northern Michigan real estate market.
I would highly recommend meeting with this sharp, professional, kind, funny, and family oriented, 5 star real estate team. When searching for the right person to sell your home, or to help you find your dream home, you cannot go wrong with Ryan and Jenni. Such decent people. Highly recommend.
3/3/23Derek Krieger
Google Review
This is the team you want to work with. It was obvious to me from the start, and became increasingly obvious as we worked together, that these exceptional people are driven by a genuine passion for finding you a place to call home. There was not even a hint of funny business (and I know funny business-- virtually everyone is trying to make an extra buck off you these days). Ryan negotiated on my behalf like a bulldog.
2/8/23becky granado
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni are truly amazing!! Our sale was quickly, easy and truly a blessing. Thank you for all your help!!
12/30/22Brandon VanDerKolk
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni are a great realtor team and even better people. They were patient with us in the selling process, gave us great advice to minimize our time on the market while maximizing our proceeds, had incredible attention to detail, we’re extremely knowledgeable, but if they didn’t have the answers were quick to find it, and were able to quickly/effectively get us through each issue that came up. We will absolutely use them again in the future and will recommend them to those looking for outstanding realtors. Thank you!
12/22/22Barbara Naumes
Google Review
Jenni and Ryan were helpful and professional. Because of their recommendations we were able to buy our new home and sell our old home in the space of 1 month! Amazing! Thank you Jenni and Ryan. We are thankful and appreciate you very much! We love our new home! PTL
12/19/22Cynthia Mabrey
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni were fabulous!
They successfully facilitated the extremely complicated sale of my home in Long Lake Township.
Their professional abilities combined with personal attention made for a wonderful experience.
Thank you, both!
12/19/22Rebee Stewart
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni are so helpful and personable! It was a great experience working with them and they really made things easy throughout the process. I would definitely recommend!
12/19/22Philip Halstead
Google Review
Ryan got the job done that others couldn't do in the past with a satisfactory outcome for all parties concerned. Straight forward god fairing people.
12/16/22Donks Designs
Google Review
Ryan & Jenni helped us with purchasing the perfect home. They took notes on all our needs and within the first 2-3 homes we reviewed we found the perfect one without question!! Ryan and Jenni will forever be go to!!! Very trustworthy and helpful!
12/13/22Roger Saadeh
Google Review
Once you experience the Ryan and Jenni’ support and assistance during the real estate transaction, they are second to none.
They will help you with the planning, guide through the purchase and always there for you after the closing.
We have purchased real estate across the country and experienced the journey with other realtors. Yet to find an equivalent experience. Thank you for all your support and guidance.
11/25/22Darren Estanislao
Google Review
10/13/22Bethany Norton
Google Review
Wow! Jenni and Ryan are truly the best. They were able to make the stressful and complicated home buying process so much easier to navigate. They explained everything in a way that was easy to understand every step of the way. I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you, Jenni and Ryan.
9/30/22Jeffery Varnado Jr
Google Review
Working with Ryan has been great! Definitely a professional, a skilled negotiator, very responsive, and all for getting deals done. I look forward to working with Ryan in the future!
9/28/22Jacks Auto Sales
Google Review
9/28/22kay pagel
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni did a great job helping me find a condo to stay at when I visit my granddaughter. I had a lot of questions and they helped me find the answers! I recommend them if you want a helpful, friendly experience.
8/23/22Rich E
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni were amazing from start to finish in selling my home. They were very knowledgeable, experienced, and very caring in their committment. It brought peace of mind, and comfort with selling my home. Thank you!
8/5/22Mary Mason
Google Review
It was a real pleasure working with Ryan and Jenni Craig. They made this whole process smooth and easy for me. Also stress-free; Fantastic realtors; Extremely responsive; Wonderful job; Good advice; Extensive knowledge and a huge help. Thank you!
2/23/22Jamie Hendricks
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni made our home buying experience better than we could of imagined. Friendly, professional, and result oriented people. They were genuine and really cared about us. Thank you both for such a wonderful 1st home buying experience.
1/30/22Zachary Endres
Google Review
12/7/21tina Thornton
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni (and Diann) were amazing to work with! My husband and I worked with Ryan and Jenni for over a year looking for our retirement home in Traverse City. The home buying market was a challenge to say the least. We encountered so many unfair and unethical real estate agents when bidding on houses. Jenni and Ryan response to each situation in a supportive professional manner. They truly work for their clients. We were finally able to find our forever home and took ownership in October. 😊 We highly recommend Ryan and Jenni. The most kind and supportive agents we have worked with. Ryan and Jenni, thank you so much!
12/3/21Brian Griffiths
Google Review
10/16/21Ken Miller
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni marketed our house in a unique way that generated tremendous interest. We got numerous offers and accepted one that was $40K over our asking price which we had considered a good value!
They were successful in taking what I considered a long term process into a 3 days and done win for us!!
Many tanks to them for obtaining maximum value for our house! Ken and Carol Miller -
9/29/21Kristi Murphy
Google Review
My husband and I had a great experience working with Ryan & Jenni Craig on our recent property purchase. The knowledge, expertise and diligence they brought to our transaction went well beyond our expectations and certainly helped us secure the property in a competitive market. We would absolutely recommend working with this team and plan to do so again on our future transactions!
7/28/21Carrie Deering
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni are top notch realtors. They did such a fantastic job and we could not have been happier with the service they provided. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for the “best” realtors in Traverse!!!!
7/27/21Heather Huttenga
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni are not only amazing people but they are amazing to work with. They make everything so easy! They are always there to help and answer any questions. They help you in any way possible and are full of resources. Ryan and Jenni will always be my go to from now on.
7/27/21Brooke Spencer
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni were so great to work with! They communicated well and kept me up to date on anything that was happening. They made a stressful experience a good experience. I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!
6/10/21Joanna Behnken
Google Review
We purchased our first home this month with The Craig’s as our agents; I’ll add that we went through the entire process from 1,000 miles away (military family).
The housing market this year is unbelievably competitive and we honestly were unsure how soon we would find a home, and we had a deadline!
Ryan and Jenni assured us that they would find us the perfect house and with enough time for us to arrive when we were supposed to.
After several offers, we had one accepted and found a perfect home for our family. The Craig’s worked to make it happen. They answered our questions, called to let us know what was going on with any delays, kept us in the loop and explained everything to us.
Buying a house is hard enough; buying one from states away is definitely more challenging and it truly helped to have realtors who were invested in your family and future.
Thank you Ryan & Jenni for helping us with this entire process and being there for our family!
5/17/21Adam Gomez
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni Craig are simply amazing! After interviewing 5 real estate agents, we felt most comfortable with the Craigs. They were the only agents that we interviewed that didn’t push us to list our house immediately and made us feel heard. They really listen to all of your feedback. Jenni listens to every comment and thought that you share. She is an amazing thinking partner and will give you her honest opinion. These two are not in the business of doing a quick sell to make a buck. Ryan and Jenni are class-act, salt-of-the-earth people who will go above and beyond to find the right home for you and your family. They also did such an amazing job selling our home. They provided a professional photographer, shared our house on social media, and marketed our house like crazy! We were blown away by the amount of attention and interest that our home received. It was all thanks to the time, attention to detail, and hard work done by Ryan and Jenni. We honestly could not be happier and we will recommend them to any/everyone we know looking for a home! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
2/23/21C.L. Carol
Google Review
Ryan and Jenni Craig are amazing people to work with. As first time buyers, we had questions about everything and they helped at every step of the way. Both Ryan and Jenni are very professional, very personable and always responsive. Any one looking for a home, I strongly recommend speaking to these amazing Realtors.
2/7/21Cortney Trombley
Google Review
The Craig’s sold my condo in Traverse City. They were fantastic! They came by and helped me get minor things fixed before listing. They genuinely cared about my situation. Good communication all the way through the process. Highly recommend!
2/6/21Alan Garbacik
Google Review
These guys are the true rockstar realtors!!! They fought hard to get me my dream vacation home! Their communication was absolutely stellar. If you are buying or selling in the Traverse City area, these are the realtors you should use. Thanks guys!!!
2/5/21Deanna Pitser
Google Review
Jenni and Ryan were amazing to work with. They both not only provided me with the knowledge and support needed in properly listing my home but the constant support to make the best sale happen. They were there every step of the process. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
12/10/20Alexis Coon
Google Review
After 8 months of trying to sell our house, my partner and I were feeling beyond exhausted with the process and just wanted our house to be sold. We interviewed several new agents to relist our house with, but immediately felt connected to Ryan and Jenni. They expressed empathy to our situation, offered new and unique approaches, and were incredibly enthusiastic about being able to sell our house. Ryan bent over backwards to prepare our property to be relisted, including referring us to some trusted professionals as well as even doing some renovations himself to help it move faster. A short time later, we ended up with a total of 4 offers on our house and closed on a deal that far exceeded any expectations we had throughout this entire process.
Overall, Ryan and Jenni supported us every step of the way through the selling process and sold our house. If we were remaining in the area, we would have asked them to represent us as buyers as well. They are family-oriented, hardworking, friendly, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and all-around great people. They are eager to succeed and will do what it takes to get the job done. We HIGHLY recommend this power couple to help you buy and/or sell your next home! Thank you, Ryan and Jenni!
11/23/20Kayla Ford
Google Review
Looking for a house during a pandemic is no easy task especially when the market is hotter than the Arizona desert on the 4th of July. Jenni was responsive, understood our needs as a family and allowed us to remain hopeful when we felt like giving up. They had amazing market knowledge and were up to date on trends and expectations. She was so easy to meet with and schedule showings around the crazy demanding schedule of our children. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a house to reach out to Ryan & Jenni. They made a great team and we are so lucky to have found a home for our family. Thanks again Craig Team!!
11/17/20The Liner Company
Google Review
Ryan & Jenni area great TEAM that took care of every detail and made it happen. Every curve we threw at them, they took in stride and handled it. I will totally use them again...
11/17/20beth dole
Google Review
Came in with a great plan to sell fast and worked. Sold in 2 days, with 8 bids over asking price. Also helped us find a cool property, one we had overlooked turned out to be the right place.

