About Carol Rixey Sullivan

Carol Rixey

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Meet Carol Rixey

 
Carol Rixey Sullivan was born and raised in Indian Hill, Ohio—the Cincinnati area. Every summer the Rixey Family packed the car and headed north to the family cottage. Summers spent in Northern Michigan consistently delivered memorable experiences—just as they do today! She earned a Bachelors degree in English Literature from Davidson College in North Carolina, and spent time living and studying literature in Ireland.
 
Carol’s professional career began in the dental field; consulting and managing private offices with a focus on leadership, service and marketing. She gained experience in small business consulting and property acquisition, then transitioned full time into real estate in Charlevoix, Michigan. She continues to build a career based on clear communication, client care and consistent follow through. Today she is a well-respected real estate broker in the community, and serves on City Council’s Short Term Rental Appeals Committee.
 
Carol lives in Charlevoix where she raises her two high school aged children, Jack and Ellie. Traveling, boating, hunting, fishing, and skiing are a few family favorites. Northern Michigan is one of the greatest places in the world to raise a family and call home!
 
“From the beginning stages all the way through closing and beyond, she will be with you every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She listens to your goals and gives you insights along the way that only a seasoned pro could. Highly recommend!” —Rachel Mason

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Mike W.

Mike W.

Mark Snyder is dependable and honest—what more can be said about a person in today's world. Mark is hard-working and delivers on what he commits to do. He is trustworthy. In addition, Mark is educated in the field he is in and ...
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Pat M.

Pat M.

I can't recommend Jim Evans enough! He is a true professional and took amazing care of my family. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy real estate agent, look no further than Jim Evans. Overall, my e...
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Peggy & Ashley

Peggy & Ashley

We want to thank Gary for his professionalism and real estate knowledge. I firmly believe that you understood our needs, made sure to price the house fairly for us and the new buyers. Honestly, it could not have been an easier ...
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Roger K. & Meg A.

Roger K. & Meg A.

Amazingly, the home-buying process was a pleasure! In addition, every person we dealt with connected with the O'Brien office was responsive, courteous and friendly.
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Bob B.

Bob B.

Jim is an exceptional realtor. Buying and closing was a smooth, simple process and Jim was incredibly attentive, responsive and professional. If you're looking to purchase or sell a property in Northern Michigan, Jim's the real...
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Kevin K.

Kevin K.

Mallory was a great help with the sale of my parents home. She was very responsive and went out of her way to make it easier for both the buyer and the seller.
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Ron T.

Ron T.

During our many years owning in Boyne City, we learned how this team gave back to the community via numerous charitable organizations. That speaks volumes about who they are. I consider Pat a friend and always stop by their off...
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Krissy & Terry B.

Krissy & Terry B.

We bought and sold a home with Mark. He was always a pleasure—knowledgeable and friendly. We came from out of state, he welcomed us and helped with so much more than just housing needs. We not only gained a fantastic realtor bu...
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Mary M.

Mary M.

Pat and Mark are highly thought of in northern Michigan. [Both of you] were spot on in communicating with me. I was always informed. You were the best Realtors that I ever worked with.
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Allison & Mitch M.

Allison & Mitch M.

Pat and Jim made sure that there was very little work to be done on our part. Everything was handled remotely and we were very pleased with the process.
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Randy H.

Randy H.

We have had 45 or more transactions in Michigan and Florida. Pat and Team is one of the best, if not the best, we have ever encountered. Helped us stage, mow, clean up, etc. This would have been very hard for us as we are not f...
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Sarah L.

Sarah L.

We had been looking for a lake house for over 2 years prior to meeting Steve. He was able to find exactly what we were looking for in a very short time. He walked us through the process and helped when we hit some bumps in the ...
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Dave S.

Dave S.

Carol's knowledge, experience, energy, pleasant personality, skill sets, and commercial savvy put us at the front of the line on a very competitive transaction that, in my estimation, without her, we would not have been success...
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Donna & Darryl P.

Donna & Darryl P.

This agency is a strong team of professionals committed to providing a seamless transition from "selling" to "sold." Pat is an amazing leader who is generous to all he works with—in his knowledge and expertise.
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Jenny A.

Jenny A.

I have worked with many realtors but none compare to Steve! If you are looking for real estate, he is the one you need. His outgoing personality and knowledge of the area let you see what a true professional he is. He is thorou...
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Dan & Dee J.

Dan & Dee J.

Professional and personable service, Jim Evans was always eager to provide information on listings and sales and waited patiently for us to reach a time when we were ready to sell. His thoroughness, attention to detail and cons...
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Michelle E.

Michelle E.

JP did such an amazing job finding us our dream retreat! Never gave up! His persistence and calm demeanor helped make the final process flawless. It took awhile in this crazy market we were dealt. JP delivered!
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Ken B.

Ken B.

Mallory O'Brien is the best! When we called about a listing, she patiently and politely answered our many questions and offered advice about the property, other properties, the area, current market conditions, and more. We visi...
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Kathleen

Kathleen

Mallory was our agent for a house we just bought in Central Lake. She was so helpful during the process and went above and beyond every day for us. Even when there were issues after the closing, when any other realtor would hav...
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Tammy L.

Tammy L.

Carol made every step of an intimidating process easy and fun. She responded fast to questions and concerns, and had stellar recommendations. Will definitely recommend Carol again, and again!
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