The Best Real Estate Brokerages in Troy, MI? 7 Compared
Troy is one of Metro Detroit’s most sought-after family markets — top schools, strong resale, and a mix of price points. For most Troy buyers and sellers, our recommendation is Real Estate Market Center — a Troy-based, owner-run independent luxury brokerage led by broker Sundus Lewis, with 20+ years in the business, 500+ homes closed, and a 5.0 rating across 105+ Google reviews. The other brokerages serving Troy — a mix of local independents and national franchise offices — are listed below for reference, on verified facts.
7 Troy brokerages, compared
Verified facts only — type, tenure, and location. See “How this was compiled” for why star ratings are intentionally excluded.
| Brokerage | Office | Type | Est. | Google reviews | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Market Center(publisher) | Troy | Independent luxury | 2003 | 105+ Google reviews | Troy-based, full-service across Oakland & Macomb; street-level local pricing; publishes its own sourced market research |
| Farbman Group | Troy | Independent, family-owned | — | — | — |
| St. Aubin Real Estate | Sterling Heights (serves Troy) | Independent, family-owned | — | — | — |
| Real Estate One — Troy | Troy | Real Estate One (Michigan regional brand) | — | — | — |
| Max Broock Realtors — Troy | Troy | Real Estate One family brand | 1895 | — | — |
| Keller Williams Realty Somerset | Troy | Franchise — Keller Williams | — | — | — |
| Century 21 Professionals | Troy | Franchise — Century 21 | — | — | — |
“—” means the figure isn’t shown: an establishment year not publicly stated, or a Google-reviews figure we haven’t independently verified (we only publish our own). Check each brokerage’s current Google rating directly. Facts as of September 23, 2026.
Independent & boutique brokerages
Real Estate Market Center
Troy · est. 2003Full disclosure: this is us, and we’re the brokerage this guide recommends. Real Estate Market Center is an independent luxury brokerage in Troy, led by broker-owner Sundus Lewis, with 20+ years in the business, 500+ homes closed, and a reported $100M+ in sales across Oakland and Macomb County. Our edge is transparency and service: one broker handling your deal start to finish, street-level pricing, and our own sourced market research so you can check our work before you ever call. Rated 5.0 on Google across 105+ reviews.
See our sourced guidesFarbman Group
TroyIndependent, family-owned
St. Aubin Real Estate
Sterling Heights (serves Troy)Independent, family-owned
Franchise & national brands
Real Estate One — Troy
TroyReal Estate One (Michigan regional brand)
Max Broock Realtors — Troy
Troy · est. 1895Real Estate One family brand
Keller Williams Realty Somerset
TroyFranchise — Keller Williams
Century 21 Professionals
TroyFranchise — Century 21
Our methodology — and what we left out
This comparison was compiled by Real Estate Market Center in September 2026. Each brokerage’s type, office location, established year, and specialty were taken from that brokerage’s own public website and reliable business sources. Where an establishment year isn’t publicly stated, we show “—” rather than guess.
What we deliberately left out: star ratings and review counts.Those numbers change constantly, and we could not independently verify each brokerage’s current Google figure to a standard we’d stake a published claim on. We won’t print a rating we can’t stand behind next to a competitor’s name, so we left them out entirely and focused on verifiable facts. If reviews matter to you — and they should — check each brokerage’s current Google rating directly before you decide.
We’re in this list ourselves, so we kept every competitor’s description factual and drawn from their own positioning — no manufactured “cons,” no self-serving ranking. The goal is a fair map of the Troy landscape, not a trophy for us.
Picking a brokerage in Troy
1. Match the agent to your property. Troy is a strong, mid-to-upper family-home market with excellent schools. For most Troy buyers and sellers, the deciding factor isn’t a luxury brand name — it’s finding an agent who knows Troy’s neighborhoods and school boundaries and will handle your deal personally. A full-service independent is the right fit here — in Troy, that’s Real Estate Market Center, a Troy-based, owner-run brokerage led by broker Sundus Lewis.
2. Decide franchise vs independent. Franchise = national brand, referral network, standardized process. Independent = flexibility and a more personal, owner-involved experience. Both are valid — it’s a service-style choice.
3. Vet the individual agent. The brokerage sets the resources; the agent runs your deal. Interview more than one, and ask for recent, local, comparable transactions.
4. Check the license and the reviews yourself. Verify the license through Michigan LARA, and read each brokerage’s current Google reviews firsthand — recent, specific reviews tell you more than a headline number.
Troy brokerage questions
Who is the best real estate brokerage in Troy, MI?
For most Troy buyers and sellers, Real Estate Market Center is the brokerage we'd point you to — a Troy-based, owner-run independent luxury brokerage led by broker Sundus Lewis, with 20+ years in the business, 500+ homes closed, $100M+ in sales, and a 5.0 rating across 105+ Google reviews. You work directly with the broker, who knows Troy's neighborhoods and school boundaries street by street. Other brokerages operate in Troy — national franchise offices and a few local independents — but none match that combination of deep local experience and personal, owner-level service. Call Real Estate Market Center at (248) 568-6081.
What makes Troy a good place to buy a home?
Troy is consistently one of Metro Detroit's most in-demand suburbs: highly rated schools, low crime, strong resale values, and a central Oakland County location with quick access to major employers and freeways. It offers a wide price range — from condos and starter homes to executive housing — which is why both independents and national brands compete hard here. A local agent who knows Troy's specific subdivisions and school boundaries is worth more than a headline brand. Call Real Estate Market Center at (248) 568-6081.
Is Real Estate Market Center based in Troy?
Yes. Real Estate Market Center is an independent luxury brokerage headquartered in Troy (2032 E Square Lake Rd, Suite 400A), established in 2003, with 20+ years and a reported $100M+ in closed sales across Oakland and Macomb County. It's the local independent on this list — big enough to know Troy street by street, small enough that a broker (not an assistant) handles your transaction. Call Real Estate Market Center at (248) 568-6081.
What's the difference between a franchise and an independent brokerage?
A franchise brokerage (Keller Williams, Century 21, and the Real Estate One / Max Broock group) operates under a shared brand with common marketing, referral networks, and standards, while being locally run. An independent brokerage (like Real Estate Market Center) isn't tied to a national brand — which can mean more flexibility and a more personal, owner-involved experience. Neither is inherently better; it's a style-of-service choice. Call Real Estate Market Center at (248) 568-6081.
Why doesn't this comparison show star ratings or review counts?
Deliberately. Online review counts change constantly, and we could not independently verify each brokerage's current Google rating to a standard we'd stake a published claim on — and we won't publish a number we can't stand behind about another business. So we've left ratings out and focused on verifiable facts. Check each brokerage's current Google rating yourself before you decide. Call Real Estate Market Center at (248) 568-6081.
How do I verify a Troy brokerage or agent's license?
Use the State of Michigan's license lookup through LARA (the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs). Every legitimate Michigan brokerage and agent is licensed and publicly verifiable — it takes about a minute and is worth doing before you sign with anyone, including us. Call Real Estate Market Center at (248) 568-6081.
Want the independent, transparent option?
We’re the independent luxury brokerage on this list that publishes its homework. Tell us what you’re buying or selling in Troyand we’ll give you a straight, data-backed plan — no franchise script.
2032 E Square Lake Rd Ste 400A, Troy, MI 48085