Our History

The Real Estate One Story

Experienced.
Buying or selling a home is a complex process. You need someone to represent you who is knowledgeable in the market, knows the area and the people. Established in 1929 by Stauton Elsea, Real Estate One is a family-owned, Michigan-based company. The family is deeply rooted in the northern Michigan area; they've been part of the communities as business owners and citizens for more than three generations.

Through every kind of market, we have prospered. We are the largest broker in Michigan, and one of the largest brokers in the country. Michigan is more than our market. It's our home.

Innovative.
The Company has long been known as an innovator with many of the marketing tools common throughout the country started here. Today's generation: Stauton's son, Dick, who is currently Chariman, and Dick's sons, Stuart and Dan, Co-Presidents, still focus on innovative and efficient ways to serve our customers.

Complete Service.
For our clients' convenience, we also operate John Adams Mortgage Company, Capital Title Insurance Company and Insurance One -- all part of the Real Estate One Family of Companies. We can truly support our clients through every aspect of their real estate transaction to save you time, money and stress.

Creative thinking, long term planning, and quality service have our Company what it is today. We look forward to assisting you in making your real estate transition smooth and rewarding.