Tj Shimek

Born and raised in Leelanau County, I bring deep local roots, a strong work ethic, and a true passion for real estate. My journey has taken me from farm life and athletics—earning All-American honors at Aquinas College—to a brief Hollywood stint and success as a corporate COO. With a desire to write my own destiny I became a Realtor in 2020. Since then, I’ve been honored as Rookie of the Year (2020), Top 25 Realtor (2022), Top 10 Realtor (2023), and Top 15 Agent (2024) for the Greater Grand Traverse Region, and 2025 Red Hot Best Real Estate Agent for Leelanau and Benzie County. Whether guiding first-time buyers or seasoned sellers, I approach each transaction with enthusiasm, honesty, and problem-solving dedication. Outside of real estate, I enjoy grilling, smoking meats, and spending time on Lime Lake with my wife, Christina, and our children, Contessa and Leo. My passion for Northern Michigan runs deep, and I’m committed to helping others with their real estate goals.

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Born and raised in Leelanau County, I bring local roots, a strong work ethic, passion for real estate. Honored as a top-producing Realtor, I’m dedicated to guiding clients with honesty while enjoying family, community, and Northern Michigan life.

Rookie of the Year of 2020; Top 25 Realtor of 2022; Top 10 Realtor of 2023; Top 15 Agent of 2024; Red Hot Best Real Estate Agent for Leelanau & Benzie County of 2025