Marketing Matters

Wally is a marketing expert. Wally Kidd spends a lot of time marketing your property and his company. Your property is special, and it requires a special buyer … one who pays attention to detail, who appreciates authenticity and lasting quality. Attracting that person’s attention requires effort and expertise, and Wally invests in both to present your property with care and creativity to the right people.



Deciding to sell a cherished family cottage on Walloon Lake is never an easy decision to make. However, if and when you do decide to sell, I would like you to consider calling me.

I believe, that as someone who has successfully negotiated the sale for many of Walloon’s most significant and respected families I have the experience, trust, and loyalty necessary to help you navigate the sale of your property. After all, as a life long Wallooner myself, you and I share many of the same traditions and memories that have made this lake so wonderful. This, I believe, makes me uniquely qualified to partner with you on the sale of your property.

One of those exceptional memories comes to life every year at the Walloon Woodies annual get together. I figured it…

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  My father-in-law, Jerry McDermott, was an executive with the Rouse Company in Baltimore. Over his desk, he had a sign that read: “To know is a big deal!” He was a very successful, no-nonsense kind of guy.

In real estate today some base their knowledge on fact, while others hope that what they’ve heard is accurate and relay it as fact. I pride myself in offering my clientele credible facts, and like Jerry McDermott, I pride myself as a no-nonsense kind of guy.

Real estate is a serious business. Properties on Walloon Lake sell for millions of dollars. If you are looking for an articulate, knowledgeable broker, with over 100 years of family history on the lake, please give me a call. I look forward to helping you with the sale or purchase of your…

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  View the finest properties in Northern Michigan in our 2017 Property Guide. We represent a collection of the North’s most sought after real estate in Bay Harbor, Walloon Lake, Petoskey, Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City, and many more Up North destinations. 
You will also find that we highlight a selection of first-class professionals, retailers, and amenities; the advertisers represent the “best of the best” the north has to offer!

Stop by one of our local offices in Petoskey, Boyne City, or Walloon Lake Village to say hello and pick up your printed copy. We would love to put our experience to work for you!

 

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Sharing the Traditions of Walloon Lake.

Many Wallooner’s like to reminisce with me about how the lake has changed over the years. Sure it has a few more homes and a few more people, but has this special place we long to return to really changed that much?

In the pages of this brochure, you will see a collection of beautiful Walloon properties currently being offered for sale. Whether it’s the vintage cottage, the newer home destined to be tomorrow’s classic, or the desirable building site; they all reflect the traditions that make Walloon Lake what it is today.

If you are considering selling your Walloon property, I welcome the opportunity to share with you firsthand, my proven sales record and my unparalleled enthusiasm for this lake. You can rest…

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Walloon Lake offers coveted real estate in Northern Michigan. We take the opportunity to showcase the renewal of the vibrant Walloon Village, waterfront homes that have been in families for generations, and the Up North landscape; rolling hills, hardwood forests, and beautiful, clear, fresh water. Take two minutes to immerse yourself in Walloon Lake, thanks to the fantastic talent of DroneHub Media.

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A taste of the Walloon Lake lifestyle that we are incredibly fortunate to experience here in Northern Michigan. We were able to capture these moments with the fantastic talent of DroneHub Media.

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