If you're thinking about selling your home in Torch Lake Township, there's an important step I want you to know about before you put your property on the market: the Time-of-Transfer evaluation, or
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Start Your SearchSelling 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.
Lake frontage, view corridors, shoreline quality, privacy, dockability, and nearby amenities all affect value.
Professional photography, aerial video, targeted online exposure, and strong property storytelling help attract serious buyers.
Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Lake Michigan, Charlevoix, and the Chain of Lakes each have unique buyer pools and pricing behavior.
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Northern Michigan lakefront property is different. Pricing, presentation, marketing, and local buyer behavior all matter before the first showing ever happens.
“He sold our Elk Lake property for full asking price, sticking to his guns as to its value.”
— Donald Koontz“Steve sold our Lake Michigan dream home. Outstanding marketing and video presentation.”
— Don & Sandy“He presented an aggressive sales plan and we could not be happier with the results.”
— Bob & Sue Dutcher- Donald Koontz
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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.
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