Last updated September 19, 2026 · ranked from 745 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to real estate agents in Royal Oak, MI brings together nine entries, all located within the city. Their Google ratings range from 4.8 to 5 stars, with review counts ranging from 30 to 145. Dedicated Realty Group, Danny Dedic Realtor® leads the list with a 5-star rating from 139 reviews. McGowan Real Estate - DeAnna and Cain McGowan follows with 5 stars from 91 reviews, while Complete Realty Group has 5 stars from 81 reviews. Zeoli Realty has 4.8 stars from 126 reviews. The list puts each entry’s rating and review count alongside its name for a straightforward comparison.
Top picks at a glance
1Dedicated Realty Group, Danny Dedic Realtor®Reviewers describe market research, staging, and support through closing, including a Michigan home sale managed after the seller moved abroad.
3Complete Realty GroupReviewers praise clear communication, availability, and knowledgeable house-search support; the agency has a 5-star Google rating across 81 reviews.
5.0(139)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 139 reviews (Google rating)
Real estate agency · Downtown Royal Oak
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Support from initial consultation through closing puts Dedicated Realty Group, Danny Dedic Realtor® at No. 1 in Royal Oak, MI. Its 5-star Google rating across 139 reviews is backed by specific accounts of market research, staging, and successful sales. One seller describes Danny managing a Michigan home sale after they moved to Germany; a first-time buyer praises his explanations, answers, and willingness to work around a busy schedule. Based on S Washington Avenue, the eXp Realty-powered group serves buyers, sellers, and renters.
139 Google reviews
First-time buyer guidance
Remote sale support
“We appreciate Danny Dedic's great support leading us thru the entire process from a first consulting, market research, staging, presenting and successfully selling our house. We appreciate also his supporting team making the sale a profe…”
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5.0(91)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 91 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Prompt replies and clear guidance through sales and purchases earn McGowan Real Estate - DeAnna and Cain McGowan the No. 2 spot in Royal Oak, MI. Its 5-star Google rating spans 91 reviews, with excerpts describing honest advice, patient support, and timely updates from first meeting to closing. One client credits the team with a quick condo sale and help purchasing a new home; another highlights promptly answered calls and emails. The S Main St office also offers online appointments and wheelchair-accessible entry and parking.
Responsive communication
Buying and selling
Online appointments
“Outstanding realtors from start to finish! They were incredibly responsive and genuinely cared about our needs. They provided valuable and honest opinions throughout the whole process. What really sets them apart is that their care doesn…”
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5.0(81)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews (Google rating)
Real estate agent
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Clear communication and availability distinguish the feedback for Complete Realty Group, earning it the No. 3 spot in Royal Oak, MI. The agency holds a 5-star Google rating across 81 reviews. One client praises Donnie Pauck’s professionalism, knowledge and honesty during a house search, while another highlights his communication and fast service. A regular collaborator describes Michal Polasek as knowledgeable and easy to work with. The office at 909 S Main St also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
5-star Google rating
Responsive client communication
Wheelchair-accessible office
“I work with Michal pretty regularly, great guy to work with and easy to get along with. Definitely knows his stuff!”
4.9(145)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 145 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed today
Responsive communication and practical problem-solving earn Best Life & Co. Real Estate its No. 4 spot in Royal Oak, MI. One reviewer describes Ken finding solutions after appraisal issues disrupted an initial transaction, while others credit Taylor with answering questions, providing updates, and helping with a first home purchase. Its 4.9 Google rating across 145 reviews adds support, though one first-time buyer reported inadequate guidance. The office at 928 E 11 Mile Rd offers onsite services and wheelchair-accessible parking and a restroom.
Responsive communication
Appraisal problem-solving
Onsite services
“Ken & Laura were outstanding. Our transaction didn’t go as planned the first time around due to some appraisal issues. But Ken was proactive with solutions to make sure the next time we were under contract, we made it to the finish line.…”
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5.0(36)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews (Google rating)
Mortgage broker · Downtown Royal Oak
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Clear explanations for first-time buyers and knowledge spanning real estate and mortgages earn Byron Suggs of Woodward Square Realty, LLC the No. 6 spot. Based at 220 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, he serves buyers and sellers and also works as a mortgage broker. His Google listing holds a 5-star rating from 36 reviews. Reviewers describe attentive, thorough service, with one first-time buyer praising his explanations and expectation-setting, and an investment-property client highlighting the usefulness of his combined expertise.
First-time buyer guidance
Mortgage broker services
Attentive, thorough service
“I had the pleasure of working with Byron as my realtor, and I must say that he was truly awesome. After having several bad experiences with previous realtors and mortgage companies, working with Byron was refreshing. I was initially skep…”
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5.0(36)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews (Google rating)
Real estate agent
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Clear explanations and consistent follow-through earn Mike Guido Homes - Good Company Realty the No. 7 spot. Based at 909 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, Guido works with buyers and sellers across Oakland County and Metro Detroit. Reviewers describe patient guidance for first-time buyers, plain-English paperwork explanations, and straightforward advice when selling a longtime home. His stated approach emphasizes pricing, timing, and long-term equity, with connections to service professionals after closing. A 5-star Google rating across 36 reviews supports that client-focused record.
First-time buyer guidance
Straightforward seller advice
Post-closing service connections
“Mike rocks! He was incredibly helpful in navigating the home-buying process from start to finish. As a first-time buyer, he made sure that my wife and I were completely in the loop and comfortable as we progressed through the search for …”
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4.9(61)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 61 reviews (Google rating)
Real estate agent · Downtown Royal Oak
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Clear explanations and offer strategy put Gabrielle Makowski at No. 8, supported by a 4.9 Google rating from 61 reviews. Based at 423 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak, MI, the KW Metro agent works with first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. Reviewers describe having each step explained, getting help deciding what offers to make, and staying informed through a simultaneous sale and purchase. Agents on the other side of transactions also praise her communication and cooperation. Online appointments and onsite services are available.
Step-by-step explanations
Offer strategy guidance
Online appointments
“Gabrielle, thank you for being the model listing agent!! 🌟
I recently had the pleasure of working with Gabrielle on one of her listings in Royal Oak and her communication, professionalism and cooperation throughout the entire process we…”
5.0(30)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews (Google rating)
Real estate agent · Downtown Royal Oak
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Patient guidance through home searches earns Ernie Wilson Realty Co. of Keller Williams the No. 9 spot. Reviewers describe help setting up filtered searches, attendance at every home visit, and detailed answers to questions about buying a home. One client also notes respectful, non-pushy follow-up over four years. Based at 423 S Washington Ave in Royal Oak, MI, the business serves buyers and sellers across Oakland, Wayne, Macomb and Livingston counties. Its Google listing holds a 5-star rating from 30 reviews.
Patient buying guidance
Non-pushy follow-up
Four-county service area
“I had zero intentions of buying a house. My boyfriend and I contacted Ernie after our friends recommended him for helping them find their apartment they rent. We were looking for a rental home, and Ernie made a list of open rentals that …”
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4.8(126)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 126 reviews (Google rating)
Real estate agency
Closed today
Experience with repeat investment purchases helps earn Zeoli Realty the No. 10 spot in Royal Oak, MI. One out-of-state reviewer reports buying more than 10 homes through the team, while other reviewers praise its agents’ expertise and attentiveness. Founded by Nick Zeoli, the business reports more than $150 million in closed sales and holds a 4.8 Google rating across 126 reviews. It serves buyers, sellers, and investors, with online appointments and onsite services available by appointment at its E 4th St office.
Repeat investor clients
Online appointments available
Onsite parking available
“Zeoli Realty has agents with a high level of expertise in their field”
4.8(126)4.8 out of 5 from 126 reviews (Google rating)
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How we ranked this list
Each real estate agent is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Real Estate Agents in Royal Oak, MI: common questions
Which real estate agents in Royal Oak, MI have the strongest Google rating and review-count combinations?
Jim Shaffer and Associates Realtors has 4.9 stars from 3,026 reviews, the largest review count among these entries. Among businesses rated 5 stars, Stransky and Company Real Estate has 313 reviews, Dedicated Realty Group has 139, and Gilson Home Group has 105.
Which teams offer guidance for first-time homebuyers in Royal Oak, MI?
Jim Shaffer and Associates Realtors explicitly includes first-time buyer guidance in its services. Reviewers also describe Randy at Stransky and Company explaining the buying process, Heather Covell at Michigan Living Realty answering first-time buyers’ questions, and Danny Dedic guiding a client through a first property purchase.
Which real estate offices in Royal Oak, MI list weekend or evening hours?
Gilson Home Group lists 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily, Jo + Co Realtors lists 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, and Michigan Living Realty lists 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. McGowan Real Estate lists Saturday hours of 9–11 a.m. Zeoli Realty lists Monday hours until 9 p.m., with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. hours Tuesday through Friday.
Where can I arrange online appointments with real estate agents in Royal Oak, MI?
Jim Shaffer and Associates Realtors, Zeoli Realty, Michigan Living Realty, McGowan Real Estate, and Jo + Co Realtors all list online appointments. Zeoli Realty and Michigan Living Realty also specify that appointments are required. Jim Shaffer and Associates and Michigan Living Realty list free onsite parking for office visits.
Which businesses in Royal Oak, MI work with investors or renters?
Jim Shaffer and Associates Realtors, Zeoli Realty, and Michigan Living Realty explicitly serve property investors. A Zeoli Realty reviewer describes purchasing more than 10 homes with the team while living out of state. Dedicated Realty Group includes renting alongside buying and selling, while the Real Estate One Family of Companies offers rental management services.
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