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The Lobenherz Real Estate Group

The Lobenherz Real Estate Group is a father-son team led by Richard “Rik” Lobenherz and Austen Lobenherz, combining generational market knowledge with modern strategy. With more than 60 years of combined experience and over $1 billion in residential and commercial real estate sales across Northern Michigan, the team is highly sought after by high-net-worth individuals and investors for their ability to navigate complex, high-value assets with discretion and precision.

The Lobenherz Group takes a disciplined, investment-oriented approach to every property they represent. Rather than operating as transactional brokers, they work alongside their clients as strategic partners—focused on protecting value, timing the market, and generating long-term financial upside. Their practice is intentionally relationship-driven, offering a level of involvement and execution that extends well beyond standard listing services.

Richard Lobenherz is a CCIM-designated broker and former Owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Michigan, where he built and led 12 offices across the region. After nearly five decades in the industry, he sold the brokerage to focus exclusively on a select group of clients. Richard specializes in commercial hospitality assets and luxury residential properties and has represented many of the highest-grossing transactions in Charlevoix, Emmet, and Antrim Counties.

Austen Lobenherz was born and raised in Northern Michigan, giving him an intimate, street-level understanding of the region’s neighborhoods, properties, and values. His ability to evaluate assets with precision—down to pricing nuance and market timing—sets him apart in a highly localized, seasonal market. Recognized as a top-10 agent in the State of Michigan before the age of 30, Austen brings a modern, data-driven approach informed by his background in digital marketing, development, and luxury hospitality, positioning real estate as a performance asset rather than a transaction.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Austen was great throughout the entire experience. He got me an above-asked offer on day one of the listing and closed in less than a month. Highly recommend!

— Sean C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Austen did a terrific job from beginning to end. He is knowledgeable, helpful, outgoing, and friendly. He is also an expert on Charlevoix. I would highly recommend him.

— Buyer

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Austen Lobenherz has provided excellent consultation on Northern Michigan rental properties, the values of my current properties, and knowledge for further acquisitions.

— Kathryn L.

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