
Meet Team Shimek

Jeff Baja
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Eddie Nickerson
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Amie Valkner
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Cindy Dyksterhouse
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Niki Novak
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Dan Kaupas
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Get to know Team Shimek
Broker / Realtor
Hey, I’m TJ Shimek. I was born and raised in Leelanau County, and I genuinely love this community and the people who call Northern Michigan home. Real estate is a great fit for me because it blends relationships, problem-solving, and helping
people through some of the biggest decisions of their lives.
My goal is always to keep the process honest, clear, and maybe even a little fun.
I was born and raised on our family farm to Tom and Linda Shimek—m...
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Team sales and listings (669)
This map and property list shows the most recent 100 sales and 100 listings
Sold (625)
- $394,875
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 2,000 sqft
19921 Beechridge Dr, Lake Ann, MI 49650Sold 6 days agoSeller
- $325,000
- 3 bd
- 1 ba
- 1,116 sqft
6211 Bellows Lake Rd, Lake Ann, MI 49650Sold 6 days agoBuyer
- $600,000
- 3 bd
- 4 ba
- 2,988 sqft
3001 Wild Juniper Trl, Traverse City, MI 49686Sold 6 days agoBuyer
- $54,900
- -- bd
- -- ba
- -- sqft
4989 State Rd, Lake Ann, MI 49650Sold 6 days agoBuyerSeller
- $161,000
- 2 bd
- 1 ba
- 955 sqft
5046 W Main St SW, South Boardman, MI 49680Sold 12 days agoSeller
For sale (44)
- $449,900
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 2,047 sqft
1922 E Darga Rd, Cedar, MI 49621House for SalePartially finished lower level
- $149,900
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- -- ba
- -- sqft
0 W Timber Ln, Empire, MI 49630House for SaleAffordable five-acre parcels
- $74,900
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- -- ba
- -- sqft
57 S Hermies Pass, Empire, MI 49630House for SalePeaceful northern michigan setting
- $66,900
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- -- ba
- -- sqft
15 S Mistys Trl, Empire, MI 49630House for SaleMature hardwoods
- $474,900
- 4 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,224 sqft
4176 Circle View Dr, Williamsburg, MI 49690House for SalePrice cut: $25,000 (9/9)
Team reviews (87)
Reviews represent all team members.
- TJ and his staff are awesome to deal with. His experience with real estate in the area helped me make an offer that was quickly accepted by the seller. The area is high...TJ and his staff are awesome to deal with. His experience with real estate in the area helped me make an offer that was quickly a...TJ was a true professional, guiding me through each step of the listing and sale of my Bay Hill vacant lot. As I continue my search for another northern Michigan vacation...TJ was a true professional, guiding me through each step of the listing and sale of my Bay Hill vacant lot. As I continue my searc...
- Tj had our property sold in a very short time which was wonderful and was very easy to work with, he’s very knowledgeable and knows how to do his job very well it was a ...Tj had our property sold in a very short time which was wonderful and was very easy to work with, he’s very knowledgeable and know...5.0
- 6/18/2026
- • Brian Burfield
Sold a Single Family home in 2026 in Traverse city, MI.
Review for: Jeff BajaJeff and The Mitten Group did an awesome job selling my home! From start to finish, the process was smooth, communication was excellent, and they made everything as stres...Jeff and The Mitten Group did an awesome job selling my home! From start to finish, the process was smooth, communication was exce... - 5.0
- 6/11/2026
- • zuser20160706164708239
Sold a Single Family home in 2026 in Maple city, MI.
Review for: TJ ShimekTJ and his team did a wonderful job helping us sell our home. Everything went very smoothly. The pictures and video looked wonderful and everyone was so responsive.TJ and his team did a wonderful job helping us sell our home. Everything went very smoothly. The pictures and video looked wonderf...TJ and team were amazing. They handled all details from listings, pictures, showings, offers, negotiations, and closing with expertise and enthusiasm. All I had to do ...TJ and team were amazing. They handled all details from listings, pictures, showings, offers, negotiations, and closing with expe... - Jeff was always quick to respond with honest answers to all our questions during the buying and selling of each property. Jeff drove over 45 minutes to meet us at the pro...Jeff was always quick to respond with honest answers to all our questions during the buying and selling of each property. Jeff dro...Jeff was outstanding. He helped us find our forever home, despite many setbacks and a laundry list of requirements. Through it all, Jeff was kind, patient, informed, and ...Jeff was outstanding. He helped us find our forever home, despite many setbacks and a laundry list of requirements. Through it all...
- 5.0
- 2/9/2026
- • Taylor Deatrick
Bought a Vacant Land home in 2026 in Maple city, MI.
Review for: TJ ShimekWe had an excellent experience working with TJ and his team. From start to finish, they took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, which made everything ...We had an excellent experience working with TJ and his team. From start to finish, they took the time to clearly explain every ste...5.0- 10/17/2025
- • Susinhartman1
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Lake ann, MI.
Review for: TJ ShimekTJ and his team were fantastic to work with. They have lots of contacts snd resources in the area who we were able to call on to help get our house in shape to put on the...TJ and his team were fantastic to work with. They have lots of contacts snd resources in the area who we were able to call on to h...




