Michelle Ide

Michelle Ide

REALTOR®

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Michelle was born in Traverse City, Michigan, and raised just ten miles north in the charming village of Elk Rapids. As a proud third-generation northern Michigan native, she has deep roots in the community and a genuine understanding of the area’s unique character and lifestyle. 

Michelle began her career as a sales representative for promotional products, working with both major out-of-state brands and local companies. She later transitioned into the service industry and may be recognized from several popular destinations along the foodie route in and around Traverse City. After spending time with her significant other running a business in the Upper Peninsula, she returned home full-time to pursue her passion for real estate.

As a lifelong athlete with a strong background in team sports, Michelle brings the same drive, dedication, and collaborative spirit to her work in real estate. With over six and a half years of experience as a real estate professional and entrepreneur, she has built a reputation for her integrity, local expertise, and passion for helping people. 

Whether assisting sellers in navigating the market to get top dollar for their homes, guiding first-time homebuyers, helping families with relocation, or aiding clients in finding their dream homes, Michelle is committed to making every transaction smooth and successful. Her love for northern Michigan is evident in everything she does, and she takes great pride in helping others find their place in the beautiful region she calls home.

 

What My Clients Say

I would highly recommend Michelle and would happily send you her way as you consider buying/selling a home, property, etc. Michelle is a go-getter and responds to calls or messages quickly, usually within an hour or so. During a recent purchase process, she guided me through the purchase of a piece of land and a new home, both within a month! She was very knowledgeable about everything related to the hom...

— E. Bradfield

What My Clients Say

Michelle and I have been friends for quite a while, having met originally in high school. What a gift it was to work with her on the purchase of a piece of land and also a new home, both within a month! I love real estate and looking at homes, comparing values, etc. Working with Michelle made me realize how much there is to understand and how truly little I actually know about real estate. I'm a healthca...

— Elizabeth B.

What My Clients Say

It was a competitive market, but I got a house thanks to Michelle! For a military member, the housing allowance here is not enough. But Michelle helped me to find and close on the perfect house for my family that worked with my limited budget. Michelle did walk-through videos of the properties I was interested in when I couldn't be there, as I was moving to Traverse City from out of state. More important...

— Katie M.

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Michelle Ide brings local insight and genuine care to every transaction. Rooted in Traverse City, she’s your go-to for a seamless real estate journey—delivering personalized guidance, honest communication, and results that feel just right.