Brian is always professional and kept us up to date and informed on time frame and paperwork. The sell of home was quick. Would highly recommend him!

Brian was incredible to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond throughout my land purchase in Michigan. He did all the homework behind the scenes—researching potential issues, verifying details, and making sure everything was solid before I moved forward. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and his guidance made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. I truly couldn’t have done it without him. Highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy realtor.

Brian was exceptional to work with. He was incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond any realtor I’ve worked with in the past. I had no idea how much research and risk evaluation goes into buying vacant land, and Brian handled every detail for me. He thoroughly investigated the property, explained the process clearly, and gave me honest, informed guidance at every step. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.

I worked with Brian to buy a second home and then to sell it years later. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I felt that he was looking out for me on both transactions. Highly recommend.

I have know Brian for sometime. He is honest and dependable. I own commercial rentals that Brian has helped in providing guidance and zeroing in on lease rates. I hope you will give Brian a chance to help you in your next commercial transaction.

Brian McGillivary is a well respected realtor in Traverse City. Recommendations from several sources led us to him to help us both sell our home and then purchase our next one. Brian‘s knowledge about the local real estate market is top notch . He was responsive and welcomed our many questions. He was very patient as we looked at multiple properties. Brian explained everything in detail and made sure we understood all the details throughout selling and purchasing process. If you are looking to either sell or buy we highly recommend Brian McGillivary . He is trustworthy, professional and gets the job done .

Brian has a deep knowledge of the area and local lakes gained through his long career and personal interest. He is very familiar with local ordinances and laws as they pertain to real estate and current trends, issues, and pending or possible local ordinance changes. Brian is always available to discuss and show properties, either live or virtually. He has expert level awareness of changing real estate laws and current issues, especially as it pertains to representing both buying and selling clients. Brian, a sportsman himself, has made the effort to become familiar with many of the local lakes enabling him to advise clients seeking waterfront homes and condos.Brian is a trusted and knowledgeable realtor, worthy of your consideration as either a buyer's or seller's agent.

If you are interested in buying or selling real estate Brian is a wealth of knowledge. He is helpful and professional.

Brian was a wealth of information. He helped us craft a proposal and understand the process of selling a home. He had answers for us with every question we had and he was very thorough when reviewing the paperwork. The videos, pictures and presentation for open houses was great and really helped us find the right buyer for our market.

Brian was an invaluable agent during our property search. He is very knowledgeable with the many facets associated with buying property. Specifically he understands and has a firm grasp of the following: - Technical aspects associated with septic and well requirements. - The various townships and small communities in the surrounding Traverse City area and there pros and cons. - Easements, setbacks, zoning and utility concerns. - Builders in the area and which ones are reputable. - The closing process and associated paper work, such as the land deed. - Financial requirements associated with purchasing real estate (construction loans, mortgages, LMAs, etc). The above list is but an example of the breath of knowledge Brian possesses. As a result, he played a pivotal role in not only understanding, up front, what my wife and I were looking for but helped us find a property that met our objectives. I would highly recommend him as a real estate agent for anyone looking to purchase either property or a home in the Traverse City region.