Claimed on Google
CENTURY 21 Rockgate lists its address as 220 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329. Its Google category is "Real estate agency". Its 4.4 stars rest on 15 reviews, which our method reads as 4.55 after the review-count adjustment.
Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan
Real Estate Brokerages in Howard City, MI (2026)
8 real estate brokerages with a Howard City address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best real estate brokerage in Howard City, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring real estate brokerage in Howard City, MI on TownAnswer is CENTURY 21 Rockgate, with a score of 59 out of 100 (4.4 stars from 15 Google reviews). Next are Century 21 Rockgate: Allison Olsen (58) and Tina Zachow, Realtor (56). We scored 8 real estate brokerages with a Howard City address.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Howard City at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 8 real estate brokerages with a Howard City mailing address. 7 list a website, 7 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed real estate brokerage in Howard City is CENTURY 21 Rockgate with 15 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Is the agent licensed in Michigan? Check the name on LARA Verify a License.
- What does the brokerage charge, and who pays it? Commission is negotiable.
- Since August 2024, buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. Read what it says about pay and length.
- How many homes did the agent sell in your area in the last year?
- Who will you deal with day to day: the agent, a team member or an assistant?
Real Estate Brokerages in Howard City, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every real estate brokerage here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Century 21 Rockgate: Allison Olsen at 220 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329. Its Google category is "Real estate agent". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.81.
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Tina Zachow, Realtor at 220 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329. Google files it under "Real estate agent". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.78.
Claimed on Google
Always McIntyre Realty LLC.-Roxanne McIntyre lists its address as 8366 E 88th St, Howard City, MI 49329. It sits about 6.4 miles west of central Howard City. Its Google category is "Real estate agent". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.60.
Claimed on Google
Homes By Lois Waldron is at 220 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329. Its Google category is "Real estate agent". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.73 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Jackie Bissonette Realtor lists its address as 220 E Edgerton St POB 258, Howard City, MI 49329. Its Google category is "Real estate agent". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.73.
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Homewood & Ives
★ 5.0 1 Google review
50scoreC
Weekend hoursClaimed on Google
Homewood & Ives is at 8343 E 98th St, Howard City, MI 49329. It sits about 6.5 miles west of central Howard City. Its Google category is "Real estate agency". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.73.
Weekend hours
You will find Century 21 - Christina Pelton at 220 E Edgerton St, Howard City, MI 49329. Its Google category is "Real estate agent". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.73 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTURY 21 Rockgate | 59 | C | 4.4 | 15 | 220 E Edgerton St |
| 2 | Century 21 Rockgate: Allison Olsen | 58 | C | 5.0 | 8 | 220 E Edgerton St |
| 3 | Tina Zachow, Realtor | 56 | C | 5.0 | 5 | 220 E Edgerton St |
| 4 | Always McIntyre Realty LLC.-Roxanne McIntyre | 53 | C | 4.5 | 15 | 8366 E 88th St |
| 5 | Homes By Lois Waldron | 52 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 220 E Edgerton St |
| 6 | Jackie Bissonette Realtor | 52 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 220 E Edgerton St POB 258 |
| 7 | Homewood & Ives | 50 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 8343 E 98th St |
| 8 | Century 21 - Christina Pelton | 49 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 220 E Edgerton St |
About Howard City
1,636residents
$54,688median household income
41.8%homes built before 1980
1,990median year built
77.5%owner-occupied homes
$151,200median home value
Howard City has 1,636 residents and 710 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Howard City village). 41.8 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,990.
77.5 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $151,200. Older housing stock tends to need more plumbing, roofing, electrical and water damage work, so these figures help explain local demand. They do not measure it.
Our October 2026 data has 8 real estate brokerages with a Howard City mailing address: 48.9 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a real estate brokerage in Howard City
Real estate agents and brokers in Michigan hold a licence from LARA. You can check a name on LARA Verify a License before you sign.
Commission is negotiable. Ask what the brokerage charges, who pays it, and what you get for it: pricing advice, marketing, showings, negotiation and help through closing.
After the National Association of Realtors settlement took effect in August 2024, buyers working with a Realtor sign a written agreement before touring homes. Read the pay terms and the length of the agreement.
Ask how many homes the agent sold in your city or school district in the last year, and at what price compared with the list price.
Many agents work in teams. Ask who answers your calls and who attends showings and inspections.
Real Estate Brokerages near Howard City
| City | Distance | Real Estate Brokerages | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierson | 5.3 mi south | 1 | n/a |
| Morley | 6.8 mi north | 3 | 70 |
| Trufant | 7.6 mi southeast | 1 | n/a |
| Coral | 8.9 mi east | 1 | 52 |
| Aetna Township | 8.9 mi north | 1 | 56 |
| Deerfield Township | 8.9 mi northeast | 1 | 52 |
| Lakeview | 10.6 mi east | 1 | n/a |
| Spencer Township | 11.3 mi southeast | 1 | 54 |
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Questions
How many real estate brokerages are in Howard City, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 8 real estate brokerages with a Howard City mailing address. 8 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated real estate brokerage in Howard City?
CENTURY 21 Rockgate has the highest TownAnswer score in Howard City: 59 out of 100, from 4.4 stars and 15 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which real estate brokerages near Howard City are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Pierson (5.3 miles), Morley (6.8 miles), Trufant (7.6 miles), Coral (8.9 miles).
What should I ask a real estate brokerage before I hire?
Is the agent licensed in Michigan? Check the name on LARA Verify a License. What does the brokerage charge, and who pays it? Commission is negotiable. Since August 2024, buyers sign a written agreement with their agent before touring. Read what it says about pay and length.
Which county is Howard City in?
Howard City is in Montcalm County. See every real estate brokerage in the county on the Montcalm County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Howard City village
- LARA: verify a licence
- LARA: real estate licensing
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.