SPECIALIZED REAL ESTATE

Northern Michigan
Vineyards and Orchards

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ROOTED IN THE CRAFT

Agents Who Actually
Farm Land

Northern Michigan vineyard and orchard real estate, represented by people who have actually owned & managed vineyards.

The right vineyard isn't sold from a spreadsheet. It's sold by someone who knows what frost does to bud break in May, who can read drainage on a slope, who can stand in a row of Pinot Noir and tell you whether what's planted is what will thrive here in ten years.

We are the only Northern Michigan real estate group whose principals have lived on, farmed, and worked the kind of properties we sell. Brad and Ted have lived on, farmed, and made their own wine from their vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula. Jacquelyn worked vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, and Bordeaux before bringing that experience home with her winemaker husband — who is available to consult as an expert advisor on vineyard properties the group represents.

Between the three of us, we have pruned in February, pulled leaves in July, and sorted fruit at midnight — and transacted more than 300 acres of vineyard and orchard property across Northern Michigan. That experience is the foundation of how we represent every property we touch.

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Find Your Vineyard Lifestyle

Northern Michigan
wine country

Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula are two of the most distinctive cool-climate wine regions in the country. Our Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and sparkling wines now sit on wine lists from Chicago to New York to Charleston. That rise is reshaping what vineyard and orchard properties up here are worth — and we watch the market closely because we know it from the inside.

Understanding true farm value

Buy & Sell Vineyard Properties

We help buyers and sellers evaluate vineyards and orchards through real production metrics—soil, climate, water, and operational potential—so decisions are grounded in how the land actually performs.

For Buyers

Buying a vineyard or orchard isn’t like buying a home. Value comes from the land — soil, water, vines, zoning, and real production potential.

We assess soil, drainage, microclimate, varietals, yields, and land-use rules, and run the numbers before any offer.

When needed, we bring in viticulturists, winemakers, orchard managers, and land-use attorneys to define what actually works for the buyer.

For sellers

Most agents list vineyards and orchards the way they list land— acreage, zoning, location. That's how producing properties get undervalued.

We price for the operating business, not just the dirt. We market through the channels vineyard and orchard buyers actually use, backed by a private network of winemakers, viticulturists, and a national client roster looking for properties exactly like yours.

Ground-level guidance for real value

Let's walk the rows together

If you're thinking about buying or selling a vineyard, orchard, or piece of Northern Michigan wine country, we'd love to walk it with you.

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CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

A Solid Track Record
of Local Trust

"“We were very happy to have Ted Schweitzer list our home. It was a great experience for us and he made it easy. Ted made himself available throughout the entire home selling process. He was a huge help getting the house ready by bringing in a stager. He was very professional. Most of all he did a great job of listening to all of our questions and concerns and followed up with answers. We highly recommend Ted Schweitzer fo
"“Most of us don't have too many home purchase transactions in our lifetimes, and the details are unclear. Ted not only guided me through the process flawlessly, but kept me 100% updated on the process and all those details that I wasn't even aware of. Ted was professional, fun, always listening and thoughtful through our days of searching for a home, and throughout the entire closing process. I feel very fortunate to have
"“I very highly recommend Ted Schweitzer for your agent when looking for a home. Ted went above and beyond agents services. He found the right home for us. We moved from down state and I had so many questions on utilities, lawn services, painters etc. He came through each and every time. Thank God for Ted. I couldn't have done this without him. He was a real blessing. Kathy”"
"“Ted was simply amazing through our entire home buying experience. We connected with Ted randomly after finding a home we wanted to view and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Ted met us last minute to tour the property and remained loyal and dependable from there forward. We decided to make an offer on the home and were overwhelmed by the whole thought of the experience. Ted was professional, patient, knowl
"“Ted was a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable about the local market, and process. He brought all the right resources to make the transaction easy!”"
"“Ted made my house hunting fun, exciting and most importantly, SUCCESSFUL!! Found the absolute perfect house with all my "fussy" requests included. I have recommended Ted many times before and I will many more. Ted "gets it". He saw what I was thinking and made it happen. Thank you Ted. ”"
"“I highly recommend Ted Schweitzer as your real estate agent for buying and/or selling a home. His customer service has gone above and beyond our expectations. He is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and very professional. He has been a genuine pleasure to work with!”"
"“Great agent! When I listed with him, he did a thorough market analysis. When our listing went live, he was diligent in holding open houses and getting feedback from buyers and buyers agents. As an out-of-town owner, he was great at communicating with me updates. I sometimes felt like I was his only client! If you list with him, you can count on getting the most professional service.”"
"“Very professional and always available to answer questions ”"
"“We are very pleased with our service from Ted! He sold our property quickly, and helped the process go smoothly. He knows our area well, especially the Old Mission Peninsula. Thank you Ted!”"
"“I would recommend Ted any day of the week. He’ll go the extra mile and is a true professional.”"
"“I could not have hoped for a better agent than Ted Schweitzer! His ability to really listen to and apply my "wish list" to appropriate listings was remarkable. The added benefit was Ted followed up after the sale to offer suggestions of social groups and events in the area that were specific to my interests, another benefit of his "listening" to my comments. If I ever sell my home, Ted would certainly be my first and onl
"“Working with Ted was a great choice! When I called to list our boat slip, Ted had a buyer within the day! He guided us through the whole process and responded promptly to our questions He sold my daughters house at a record high price for the area. That's when we knew-That's our realtor!”"
"“ Ted was our real estate agent for the sale of our home in Traverse City Mi. We were extremely pleased with all aspects of his service. He was very professional ,always available and answered all our questions. Was very informative from start to closing. His ability to steer us through all aspects of the sale was exceptional. He valued our home at the right market price , had professional photos videos and a listing all
"“Professional in all phases of the selling process. Honest to us and our expectations. Dealt extremely well with the buyers agent.Our sale could not have gone any better!”"
"“Ted Schweitzer is a very experienced and dedicated realtor. He accurately assessed the fair market value of my property and had it under contract within about a week of listing it. The entire process was very smooth and required very little work on my part!”"
"“Ted is the best! He is professional, friendly and always approachable. He understands the market and met with us fully prepared with comps and ideas. He listened very carefully to us and considered everything we had to say. Ted is easily reachable and returns emails/messages promptly, so we were never left hanging. Our listing was under contract immediately! We are very satisfied customers.We will recommend Ted to anyone
"“Ted came highly recommended by a former realtor in the area, and they were right. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, experienced, very (rapidly) responsive, and a really genuine nice person. He was the ultimate professional. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone I know.”"
"“Ted managed the entire sell to close cycle personablly and professionally. Excellent!”"
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