Welcoming Our October 2026 New Members to Aspire North REALTORS®

At Aspire North REALTORS®, we believe every new member strengthens our association, our profession, and the communities we serve. We are excited to welcome our October 2026 class of new REALTOR® and Affiliate members!

Through our two-day New Member Orientation, our newest members gained valuable knowledge, resources, and connections to help them build successful careers while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Topics included REALTOR® ethics and etiquette, Fair Housing, fiduciary responsibilities, agency relationships, disclosure requirements, inspections, lending, title services, MLS rules and regulations, contracts and forms, grievance and arbitration procedures, REALTOR® safety, antitrust, RPAC, appraisals, committee involvement, professional development opportunities, and the rights and responsibilities of REALTOR® membership.

We are proud to recognize the following new members who were approved by the Board of Directors in October 2026.

New REALTOR® Members

Please join us in welcoming our newest REALTOR® members!

Name Office
Samantha Akers REMAX Bayshore – West Shore Dr TC
Kara Sickle REO-TCRandolph-233022
Jeffrey Black Five Star Real Estate – Front St TC
Linnea Cronkhite City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan
Scott Patterson Real Broker, LLC
Brooke Brown Homewaters, LLC
Jagger Boyer REO-TCFront-233021
Constance Belevender RE/MAX West
Crystal Perry REO-Cadillac-233028
Nolan Gregg REMAX Bayshore – Union St TC
Tristy Redmond Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Breanna May Great Lake Realty Company LLC
Christopher Hale Coldwell Banker Schmidt – Bellaire
Paige Fisher Century 21 Northland
Mason Hendrix Century 21 Northland
Corey Peterson @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Stephanie Starner Five Star Real Estate – Front St TC
William Arim Bayside Real Estate
Kurt Pieczynski RE/MAX West
Katy Bertodatto Golden Swan Realty

 

New Affiliate Members

Our Affiliate members are invaluable partners who provide products and services that support real estate professionals and the clients they serve. Their expertise and collaboration help strengthen our industry and the communities we serve.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Affiliate members!

Name Office
Travis Gulick Crystal Clear Home Inspections
Jillene Bouwmeester Cutco Business Gifts
Connor Smith Mercantile Bank
Danielle Switzer Lake Ann Insurance
Jason Sailor Anchor Pro Wash
Jack Graggs Craggs Window Cleaning
Kayla Russell Honor Bank – Honor
Candace Raimi Access Title Agency, LLC – Traverse City
Scott Smith Up North Totes
Doug Bovee Versatile Mortgage LLC
Dave Crater Versatile Mortgage LLC

 

We are thrilled to welcome these 31 new professionals to the Aspire North REALTORS® family! Whether you're a REALTOR® building your career or an Affiliate partner supporting our industry, we encourage you to get involved through committees, educational opportunities, networking events, and community service.

Getting involved is a wonderful way to build relationships, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful impact on our association and Northern Michigan communities.

Please join us in giving our October 2026 new members a warm Aspire North welcome! We look forward to the connections they build and the contributions they make to our REALTOR® community.


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Heather Sauer

Heather Sauer is the Human Resource Manager for Aspire North Realtors, bringing a strong background in human resources, leadership, and business strategy. She began her career in retail management while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Northwood University, later transitioning into human resources at Target, where she served as an Executive Team Leader of Human Resources. During this time, she earned her MBA from the Northwood University DeVos Graduate School.

After relocating to Traverse City, Michigan, Heather continued her HR career with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), managing more than 30 client accounts and partnering closely with leadership teams on employee relations, compliance, and organizational development. In the fall of 2023, she expanded her professional experience into business development and entrepreneurship.

In addition to her role at Aspire North Realtors, Heather is also an independent travel agent, helping individuals, families, and groups plan seamless, memorable travel experiences. Her passion for service, organization, and relationship-building carries through both her HR and travel work.