Claimed on Google
Freshwater Properties is at 911 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Its Google category is "Real estate agency". After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.59.
Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan
Real Estate Brokerages in Lake Odessa, MI (2026)
2 real estate brokerages with a Lake Odessa address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best real estate brokerage in Lake Odessa, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring real estate brokerage in Lake Odessa, MI on TownAnswer is Freshwater Properties, with a score of 54 out of 100 (4.3 stars from 6 Google reviews). Next are Lakewood Real Estate (51). We scored 2 real estate brokerages with a Lake Odessa 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.
Lake Odessa at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 real estate brokerages with a Lake Odessa mailing address. 2 list a website, 2 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 Lake Odessa is Freshwater Properties with 6 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 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 Lake Odessa, 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
Claimed on Google
Lakewood Real Estate lists its address as 1430 Jordan Lake St, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. That is 0.5 miles southeast of the Lake Odessa city center. Its Google category is "Real estate agency". After we adjust for review count, its 4.5 stars count as 4.66.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshwater Properties | 54 | C | 4.3 | 6 | 911 4th Ave |
| 2 | Lakewood Real Estate | 51 | C | 4.5 | 4 | 1430 Jordan Lake St |
About Lake Odessa
2,155residents
$62,813median household income
81.0%homes built before 1980
1,965median year built
77.4%owner-occupied homes
$148,600median home value
Lake Odessa has 2,155 residents and 703 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Lake Odessa village). 81.0 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,965.
77.4 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $148,600. 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 2 real estate brokerages with a Lake Odessa mailing address: 9.3 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 Lake Odessa
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 Lake Odessa
| City | Distance | Real Estate Brokerages | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa Township | 1.7 mi north | 2 | 59 |
| Sebewa Township | 6.0 mi east | 2 | 75 |
| Clarksville | 6.7 mi northwest | 2 | 54 |
| Sunfield Township | 7.2 mi southeast | 1 | 39 |
| Sunfield | 7.4 mi east | 2 | 46 |
| Castleton Township | 9.7 mi south | 2 | 58 |
| Saranac | 10.6 mi north | 3 | 56 |
| Alto | 11.5 mi northwest | 1 | n/a |
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Questions
How many real estate brokerages are in Lake Odessa, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 real estate brokerages with a Lake Odessa mailing address. 2 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 Lake Odessa?
Freshwater Properties has the highest TownAnswer score in Lake Odessa: 54 out of 100, from 4.3 stars and 6 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 Lake Odessa are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Odessa Township (1.7 miles), Sebewa Township (6.0 miles), Clarksville (6.7 miles), Sunfield Township (7.2 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 Lake Odessa in?
Lake Odessa is in Ionia County. See every real estate brokerage in the county on the Ionia 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, Lake Odessa 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.