Client Testimonials
Pat Leavy is a successful and busy real estate executive who handles more sales than anyone in the area. The reason, he actively promotes and fulfills the best interests of his clients. So, " If you want something done well, ask the busy man".
Aben Johnson - Bay Harbor
Pat and Ashley at Kidd and Leavy have sold two properties for me over the past 10 years and even though these were smaller properties, their hard work and great service was first class! communication, follow up and closing was a breeze!
Michael and I want to express our gratitude for all your help in making the purchase of our property go smoothly. Your expertise, professionalism and recommendations made this a very enjoyable process. Ashley was an immense help as well. The entire purchasing procedure went above our expectations. Your wealth of knowledge of the Petoskey area is immeasurable. We would highly recommend Kidd & Leavy Real Estate!
Pat Leavy has been the missing ingredient that made our transactions happen. Pat has a great way of getting through sticking points and helping both buyer and seller come together and move forward. I can say that if Pat had not been involved our deals would have likely not gotten done. Did I mention he is fun to work with too! Thanks Pat!
John Podmajersky and Cynthia West - Bay Harbor
Working with Pat & Ashley on our recent purchase was an overall wonderful experience ! From the initial purchase agreement to the day of closing, they were on it. Every detail was handled with ease. We cant thank Pat & his team enough for all of their help!
Pat worked with myself as my real-estate broker in Bay Harbor. Great individual to work with, incredibly flexible and attentive in his work.
We offer a strong endorsement for working through a property purchase with Pat Leavy - he is incredible. Pat quickly ramped-up on what we were looking for around Walloon Lake, and schooled us on the local real estate market, pros & cons for targeting a given location, and what he thought transparently about fit & fairness of pricing and value. Then Pat personally toured us through the range of options around our preferences with site visits, and drew-out the relevant trade-offs, sensing (without undue 'deal-fever') where we wanted to converge. When we zeroed-in on an offer, Pat knew exactly how to set-up the negotiation in a way that fit where our instincts and limits would prevail. Pat's a deep-pro, and made the whole process fun and enjoyable, while we also realized that he was really working hard for us behind the scenes. We were Pat's customers, and he was laser-focused on helping us find the best outcome for what we really wanted, for a fair price.
Don and Beverly Goeman – Walloon Lake
If you want a realtor team that will work harder for you than any other, this is the one. With unique skills and more experience than any other, Pat and Ashley offer buyers and sellers concierge-level support, creativity and superior negotiation guidance. After a referral from a neighbor, we researched their history and reviews and found they had a very long term proven track record of results and an impeccable reputation for superior client service. We were impressed with their knowledge of the area and found them a "go to" source on local current events, real estate trends, and everything happenings in the area.
We had a great experience with Pat Leavy and Ashley Friske. Hands down, this is the most capable up north real estate team. Every step of the way, Pat is available to guide you through a critically important investment decision. After you settle on the basics, Ashley is there to make it happen. I wish everyone we interacted with were as positive and helpful as Pat, Ashley and their team!
Mike & Maria Simonte - Walloon Lake
Pat and the team at Kidd & Leavy made my buying experience effortless. After only one meeting, they found a great property for me, handled all the negotiations, and even suggested some attractive financing options. I was very impressed with their experience, and the guidance they provided throughout the process.
Pat and the team at Kidd & Leavy made my buying experience effortless. After only one meeting, they found a great property for me, handled all the negotiations, and even suggested some attractive financing options. I was very impressed with their experience, and the guidance they provided throughout the process.
Jim Bayley - Lake Charlevoix
Pat and Ashley are a great team. They will work hard on your behalf if they are representing you. My dealings with them have been nothing but positive.
Love our new Home Thank you, you guys rock!!
Michael and I want to express our gratitude for all your help in making the purchase of our property go smoothly. Your expertise, professionalism and recommendations made this a very enjoyable process. Ashley was an immense help as well. The entire purchasing procedure went above our expectations. Your wealth of knowledge of the Petoskey area is immeasurable. We would highly recommend Kidd & Leavy Real Estate!
Michelle and Mike Giorgio - Bay Harbor
My wife and I have worked with Pat Leavy for two years on a difficult to sell house. He always was optimistic and creative in promoting ideas and strategies. I found him to be honest, hard working and always willing to spare no expense in advertising and personal time to help us out. Coupled with a very pleasant personality and infinite patience, he gave good, helpful advice and was always very professional. He comes with our highest recommendation.
Ted and Sally Lange - Bay Harbor
We had the pleasure working with Pat and his team for the purchase of our home in Petoskey. They assisted us in every aspect of the process by going above and beyond to help where we could not as we live out of state. Their guidance and support throughout the process was top notch. Pat is a true professional who is very personable and great to work with. We highly recommend Pat and his team to anyone buying or selling a home in the area!
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you need an agent worthy of your trust. There are a number of subpar agents out there and finding the right person to work with can be a pain. Instead of settling for an agent who’s more interested in playing golf than actually helping you, I suggest you work with my trusted agent, Pat Leavy and his team. I have used Pat on several transactions with complete satisfaction!
I have worked with Pat and Ashley over the last 10 plus years as a buyer, seller, and asking for market advice. Their expertise, resources and attention to detail are the best in the business! They can get it done every time.
Pat Leavy knows Northern Michigan real estate. He is known and respected by his peers in the community. He is focused on successful outcomes for his clients. If you are his client then listen to him as well as he is listening to you. He is open to dynamic conversations. He is an expert and is trying to help you find your slice of heaven in NM. I am a satisfied client
Pat and Ashley have provided exceptional and professional real estate services in several transactions I have had over the years. Kidd & Leavy are my first choice when it comes to selecting a realtor to represent my interests in my real estate matters.
“Pat Leavy was awesome! His local knowledge of the Walloon – Charlevoix – Petoskey area was key in helping us find the perfect second home for our family. Pat helped us to understand what we were really looking for in a vacation home, and he was able to source several properties that fit our needs. Once we identified the home that we wanted, Pat and his staff worked endlessly to makes sure our closing occurred on-time and without any problems. We are very thankful to Pat and his team --- we now have a perfect second home that our family will enjoy for generations to come.”
Peter Mogk - Crooked Lake
"Thanks to Pat and his superb staff, especially Ashley, we were able to find the perfect lakefront lot for us that fulfilled all of our specifications and requirements. From our earliest conversations, Pat knew instinctively where to find what we were looking for. Being out-of-state customers, Pat and his team orchestrated a day of the most relevant property showings for us, with the most efficient use of our time. Their knowledge of the area, combined with their industry contacts, led to an expedient purchase of the perfect property of our dreams! All of our needs were met, professionally and thoroughly, from our initial contact through closing. We couldn’t have done it all, without their expertise and knowledge.”
Mark & Marybeth Peppel - Walloon Lake
We were pleased to work with Pat Leavy and Ashley Friske on the sale of our home. They both provided sound advice, skilled negotiation and timely service in all aspects of our transaction. We appreciated their professional communications and patient guidance through the entire process. Pat and Ashley know how to do it right! Thank you!
I wanted to take a minute to Thank You and your team for helping my family and I find our perfect, Up North Lake House!
My wife and I appreciated all the homes you showed us along the way and the countless listings you sent to us just to keep us up to speed on current market offerings and conditions.
Being from Ohio, it was important for us to find a realtor who really knew the entire area and had local, insight and knowledge on many of the wonderful lakes in the area.
You listened to our requests and understood what our family was looking for and your recommendations were always spot on!
My wife really appreciated your low pressure style and how accommodating you were, even on short notice.
Thank you for making this special purchase so easy and enjoyable!
We look forward to spending many years Up North and we will always remember that you helped make this possible!
Thank you, Pat and Ashley, for helping us to buy a beautiful house in Bay Harbor! Without your help we will never be able to complete this transaction and still be in negotiation process! You are incredibly knowledgeable, understanding, flexible to work with and the greatest negotiator! But the best is your true love for your business and care about your clients. Ashley is a very knowledgeable realtor as well; she answered all my questions and more and was always available to reach by phone or email. I absolutely recommend your group to anyone who is looking to buy or sell homes in this area. Thank you again for all your help! We love it here!
Just a short note to say what a wonderful experience we have had with Pat Leavy.
Pat’s creative thinking, expertise, positive-can do attitude and drive as a real estate professional made him an absolute pleasure to work with. Pat is enthusiastic, personable and a brilliant networker. It’s rare to see Pat without a smile on his face. There is no question in our mind that Pat is the go-to guy in NW Michigan real estate.
We look forward to working with Pat and his team again the next time we sell a home -----and challenge him to sell it faster than the four days he took with our first!
Terry and Tara Barr - Lake Charlevoix
They were fabulous! they quickly found exactly what we were looking for and walked us through the entire process to make it go smoothly. We highly recommend Pat and his team!
We were new to the community and Pat took us under his wing. His friendly and welcoming nature was very refreshing. He took us on several tours around town to show us the many different options to consider. He well connected to the community & has extensive knowledge of every aspect of the community...town history, schools, the housing market as a whole, including homes for sale and property for a new build. Once we decided on the home we wanted to purchase, Pat was right there, negotiating for us. He and his team were professional, responsive and attentive to the many details of buying a home. He truly cares about every person he works with and goes the extra mile to make things perfect for his clients. A big thank you to Pat Leavy and Ashley for helping us with our home purchase.
Pat Leavy has been instrumental in establishing a tradition and legacy for my family on Walloon Lake. We are settling into our third home on Walloon and Pat has conducted each one of the purchases and sales of the previous homes. Pat is great to work with and his knowledge of the Walloon Lake lifestyle and real estate market is invaluable. I would highly recommend anyone looking to buy or sell on Walloon Lake call Pat Leavy, he will get the job done!
John and Sue Zessin - Walloon Lake
Truly the most knowledgeable and professional realtors in the area. experience counts when buying or selling in an area away from home and they are the very best. They can be trusted and are totally honorable.
Pat is the best, he helped us find the right place at the right time!!!
I wanted to take a minute to Thank You and your team for helping my family and I find our perfect, Up North Lake House! My wife and I appreciated all the homes you showed us along the way and the countless listings you sent to us just to keep us up to speed on current market offerings and conditions. Being from Ohio, it was important for us to find a realtor who really knew the entire area and had local, insight and knowledge on many of the wonderful lakes in the area. You listened to our requests and understood what our family was looking for and your recommendations were always spot on! My wife really appreciated your low pressure style and how accommodating you were, even on short notice. Thank you for making this special purchase so easy and enjoyable! We look forward to spending many years Up North and we will always remember that you helped make this possible!
Steve and Allison Taylor - Burt Lake
We are writing to express our complete satisfaction with the real estate services of Pat Leavy who represented us with the acquisition of our Walloon Lake home. Pat lead us through the purchase process and provided valuable guidance into the surrounding area and amenities. Pat was personable, attentive to our needs, returned our calls in a timely manner and has become a very good friend on the lake. We would highly recommend the real estate services of Pat without reservation.
Dan and Diana Smith - Walloon Lake