EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 45 MIN
The Secret to Pricing Waterfront Real Estate - EP 09
🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael Travis sits down with Kelly Clark of The Mitten Group to explore the highly specialized world of waterfront real estate in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly shares his unique upbringing living on a 200-acre island, how he navigates the complexities of pricing waterfront properties, and his balanced perspective on using AI for real estate valuations while remaining mindful of its environmental impact. The conversation also dives into climate migration, the ecological threats facing the Great Lakes (like Quagga mussels), and Kelly’s passionate initiative to fund freshwater preservation through everyday real estate transactions.🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis👤 Guest:🏡 Kelly Clark – Realtor, The Mitten GroupKelly Clark is a Michigan-licensed real estate broker with The Mitten Group, specializing in waterfront and residential properties in Northern Michigan. A longtime Traverse City resident, he is also the founder of the Freshwater Foundation of Michigan, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the Great Lakes. In addition to his real estate career, Kelly is a published author, educator, and community leader, actively involved with local real estate and civic organizations.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why 70-90% of a waterfront property's value is in the land, not the house✔️ How to use AI to accurately pull complex waterfront comps✔️ The hidden environmental costs of AI data centers and water usage✔️ The ecological threat of Quagga mussels and Michigan's septic challenges✔️ How a $20 per-transaction donation could generate $15M for Great Lakes preservation✔️ Why buyers from the West Coast are flocking to Michigan for climate security🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Kelly Clark:🌐 Website → https://themittengroup.com/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjclark25🎧 Follow Michael Travis:🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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🚀 In this episode of the Waterfront Agent Podcast, host Michael Travis sits down with Kelly Clark of The Mitten Group to explore the highly specialized world of waterfront real estate in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly shares his unique upbringing living on a 200-acre island, how he navigates the complexities of pricing waterfront properties, and his balanced perspective on using AI for real estate valuations while remaining mindful of its environmental impact. The conversation also dives into climate migration, the ecological threats facing the Great Lakes (like Quagga mussels), and Kelly’s passionate initiative to fund freshwater preservation through everyday real estate transactions.🎧 Hosted by: Michael Travis👤 Guest:🏡 Kelly Clark – Realtor, The Mitten GroupKelly Clark is a Michigan-licensed real estate broker with The Mitten Group, specializing in waterfront and residential properties in Northern Michigan. A longtime Traverse City resident, he is also the founder of the Freshwater Foundation of Michigan, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the Great Lakes. In addition to his real estate career, Kelly is a published author, educator, and community leader, actively involved with local real estate and civic organizations.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why 70-90% of a waterfront property's value is in the land, not the house✔️ How to use AI to accurately pull complex waterfront comps✔️ The hidden environmental costs of AI data centers and water usage✔️ The ecological threat of Quagga mussels and Michigan's septic challenges✔️ How a $20 per-transaction donation could generate $15M for Great Lakes preservation✔️ Why buyers from the West Coast are flocking to Michigan for climate security🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!💼 Connect with Kelly Clark:🌐 Website → https://themittengroup.com/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjclark25🎧 Follow Michael Travis:🌐 Website → https://waterfrontagent.net/🌐 Website → https://michaeltravis.verani.com/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontagent📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontagent/🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltravisinnh📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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