We're proud to be Northern Michigan locals, and even prouder to help others find their place here.

The Question Every Out of Area Buyer Asks

One of the most common questions buyers relocating to Northern Michigan ask is why it matters whether their agent actually lives here. The answer is straightforward. Waterfront and lifestyle properties in this region come with nuances, from lake access rights to seasonal market timing, that only local experience reveals.

Decades of Real Local Knowledge

Erica and Marc Foerster grew up in Northern Michigan and have spent their careers here. Erica spent 20 years in Traverse City marketing before moving into real estate full time, and Marc combines executive sales experience with hands on remodeling and architectural knowledge. Together they specialize in waterfront, luxury, and lifestyle properties throughout the region, working with everyone from local families to out of state buyers searching for a retirement home or Northern Michigan retreat.

More Than Agents

We live, work, and play in Northern Michigan, and we know this market inside and out. That local connection is not incidental. It is what allows The Foerster Group to spot the right opportunities, price a property accurately, and guide clients through decisions with confidence.

Recognition Built on Trust

The Foerster Group has earned the President's Club award five years running, the Top Producer Award, and Erica's leadership as past president of the Women's Council of Realtors reflects a deeper commitment to the local real estate community, not just individual sales.

Local Roots, Lasting Relationships

When you work with The Foerster Group, you are not hiring outside expertise. You are partnering with people who live, work, and play in Northern Michigan and consider it their responsibility to help others find their place here too. We are more than your agents. We are your neighbors.