Jules Yates - My Client-First Philosophy. If you are sincere about buying (or selling) a home, land or commercial property in the Traverse City area, my team and I would like to assist you. I bring more than 25+ years of full-time experience to the table. First and foremost we do things differently. We educate our clients so they can make informed decisions.

You may ask yourself why I sound so passionate about this business. Well, it’s quite simple, I grew up in the business (as the son of a Real Estate Developer). I’ve called Traverse City my home since 1991 and have expertise in Marketing, Web Sites, Land Development, Condominiums, Water Front Properties, Foreclosures, Short Sales and New Construction.

I am a former General Contractor, former Michigan Real Estate Appraiser (Valuation specialist) and have a degree in Marketing and Management. I am the former 2009-2010 Chairman of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors (TAAR) MLS Committee which oversees the operation and implementation of the Multiple Listing Service; I am a member of the TAAR Board of Directors as well as a current member of the TAAR Professional Standards Committee.

Additionally, I have earned several designations and certifications from the National Association of Realtors including CRS, ABR, RSPS, SFR, Green, and ePro. There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills, and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a Traverse City real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Traverse City areas, please contact me at 231-218-5199.