Buying Up North is different

A portal can't answer the questions that matter. Bob and Trish can.

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Trails they have walked

Lakes they know by name

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Meet Bob & Trish
Bob and Trish Hartwick
60+ years
Experience
$500M+
In sales
60 to 80
Closings a year

Local experts. No trip required.

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3D tour, 3980 Hendricks Street, Petoskey
Presented by Hartwick Up North Homes
3980 Hendricks Street, Petoskey
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Every flagship home tours in full 3D. Walk it live with Bob and Trish from anywhere.

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What Buyers Want to KnowTiming, waterfront, buying from out of state, and moreView Questions
When is the best time to buy Up North?▾︎
May through October brings the most new listings, and waterfront moves fastest in late spring. Winter buyers see less competition and more room to negotiate. Bob and Trish watch the market year-round and will tell you honestly which season fits your search.
We live out of state. Can we really buy remotely?▾︎
Yes, and many Hartwick buyers do. Live video showings, coordinated inspections and surveys, remote signing, and local eyes on the home until you arrive. Distance never costs you the right home.
What should we know about buying waterfront?▾︎
Frontage feet, bottomland rights, setbacks, and whether the road is plowed in winter matter as much as the house itself. Bob and Trish walk the shoreline with you and put the answers in plain language before you offer.
How quickly do good homes sell here?▾︎
Well-priced homes in the popular communities can move in days during the season. A wish list with Bob and Trish means the right homes reach you the morning they hit the market, so you decide with time to think.
Do we need a local lender?▾︎
Not required, but often smart. Local lenders understand waterfront appraisals, wells and septic, and seasonal access, which keeps closings on schedule. The Hartwicks can connect you with lenders they trust.

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