Steve Parafin

Associate Broker

The Water Draws You In. I Get You Home.

Torch Lake & Northern Michigan Real Estate Guidance Built Around 

Local Knowledge, Waterfront Value, and Serious Marketing


Whether you are selling a lakefront home, searching for a Northern Michigan retreat, or evaluating the value of land or waterfront property, I help clients make confident real estate decisions across Torch Lake, the Chain of Lakes, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, and surrounding communities.

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Value Starts With the Right Strategy

Selling a home requires more than a price and a sign. From property features to buyer targeting, every detail should be positioned to protect your value and attract the right offer.

Accurate Pricing

Lake frontage, view corridors, shoreline quality, privacy, dockability, and nearby amenities all affect value.

Strategic Marketing

Professional photography, aerial video, targeted online exposure, and strong property storytelling help attract serious buyers.

Local Knowledge

Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Michigan, Charlevoix, and the Chain of Lakes each have unique buyer pools and pricing behavior.

Negotiation & Guidance

The right strategy protects your value before the offer ever arrives.

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Proven Local Guidance

Proof That Strategy Matters

Northern Michigan lakefront property is different. Pricing, presentation, marketing, and local buyer behavior all matter before the first showing ever happens.

Full-Price Elk Lake Sale

“He sold our Elk Lake property for full asking price, sticking to his guns as to its value.”

— Donald Koontz

Lake Michigan Marketing

“Steve sold our Lake Michigan dream home. Outstanding marketing and video presentation.”

— Don & Sandy

Aggressive Sales Strategy

“He presented an aggressive sales plan and we could not be happier with the results.”

— Bob & Sue Dutcher

About Steve Parafin

Steve Parafin is an Associate Broker serving Torch Lake, the Chain of Lakes, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, and the surrounding Northern Michigan lake and resort communities.

Since 2004, Steve has helped clients buy and sell everything from vacant acreage to luxury lakefront homes. His approach combines local market knowledge, strategic pricing, strong negotiation, and serious property marketing designed to position each listing with purpose.

Raised downstate and rooted in Northern Michigan, Steve understands both the lifestyle and the value behind waterfront, recreational, and rural properties. He knows that selling a lake home, family property, or long-held piece of land is rarely just a transaction — it is often a major financial and personal decision.

As a Realtor of the Year recipient and industry leader, Steve brings experience, preparation, and direct guidance to every client relationship. His goal is simple: help buyers and sellers make confident decisions and achieve the strongest possible result.


Latest Blog Posts

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