NEST Real Estate Group · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor real estate, handled like family.
Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger is a licensed Ann Arbor realtor and the leader of NEST Real Estate Group at EXP Realty, LLC. She helps buyers, sellers, and relocating clients across Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan with fast, personal communication and real follow-through on every step of the move.
2018
In real estate since
Registered MI salesperson
280+
Homes sold
And counting, across Washtenaw County
1
Promise
I answer the phone, I do what I say
Facts at a glance
The numbers behind the relationship
284
Total homes sold
Team sales
45
Homes sold in the past 12 months
Team sales
8
Years of real estate experience
Why clients stay with NEST
The superpower clients actually talk about
A strong personal brand and relationship-driven marketing, on top of genuine hustle. Nicole combines fast, personal communication with market know-how so buyers and sellers feel guided, not processed.
Same-day replies
When you reach out, you get Nicole, not a voicemail maze or a call center. Fast communication is the foundation the whole relationship is built on.
You, not a number
No hand-offs and no passing the ball. The person you hire is the person who answers your texts, negotiates your offer, and stands beside you at closing.
Marketing that moves
Professional photography, video, and a social-first push get your home seen by the right buyers, and data-driven positioning gets it sold at the right price.
Washtenaw County know-how
Closing homes across Ann Arbor and the surrounding towns since 2018, from first-time condos to family move-ups to out-of-state relocations.
"To make real estate feel personal, approachable, and seamless by building lasting relationships and guiding clients confidently through every step of buying or selling a home."
The NEST mission · Nicole Elizabeth Yaeger
Nicole, in her element
Meet your agent
The realtor who makes the whole move feel human
Between the showings, offers, and closings, this is the Nicole clients work with: warm, down to earth, and genuinely invested in where you land next. Buying, selling, or relocating to Ann Arbor, you work with one person from the first call to the keys.
For buyers
Walk into your first or your next home without the guesswork
From pre-approval to offer to keys, Nicole guides move-up buyers and first-timers alike through Ann Arbor's competitive market with straight answers and an honest read on every house you see.
Read the buying guide
No. 02 · Buying in Ann Arbor
No. 03 · Selling with NEST
For sellers
Priced right, prepped smart, marketed everywhere
Nicole's sellers get an honest pre-listing plan: what to upgrade, what to leave alone, and a marketing push that puts professional photography, video, and social reach behind their most valuable asset.
Read the selling guide
The NEST standard
Your home, shot and told like it matters
Because it does. Every NEST listing gets the full treatment: professional photography, video, tailored marketing copy, and a social push that meets buyers where they scroll.
See how we market a home
No. 04 · The Before the Boxes series
Before the Boxes
The moving-prep series that keeps showings show-stopping
Our recurring series walks sellers through the weeks before move day: what to upgrade, what to declutter, and how to pack without burying your staging. Start with the room-by-room decluttering plan.
Explore the seriesClient word of mouth
The same themes, again and again
Across Nicole's review footprint, clients consistently name the same things: fast communication, real urgency on their behalf, sharp negotiation, and follow-through long after the ink dries. Read the full reviews on her live profiles.
Fast communication
Calls returned the same day, texts answered, updates before you ask for them.
Urgency & negotiation
Acting with real speed on offers and tenacious negotiation on your behalf.
Above and beyond
Going further than the transaction: vendors lined up, moves coordinated, stress carried for you.
From the journal
Real answers for real moves
For Sellers · 5 min read What's Actually Worth Upgrading Before You List Your Home? Fresh paint, refreshed hardware, neutral floors: the seller upgrades that pay for themselves at the closing table, and the full remodels to skip.
Read the article
Before the Boxes · 6 min read Before the Boxes: A Room-by-Room Decluttering Plan The NEST moving-prep series: a six-week decluttering plan that keeps your home show-ready while you pack, from the garage to the china cabinet.
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For Move-Up Buyers · 7 min read The Move-Up Playbook: Buying and Selling at the Same Time How growing families sequence selling their current home and buying their next one: timing, financing, contingencies, and the coordination that makes it seamless.
Read the article
Quick answers
Questions people ask before they call
Short answers to the things buyers and sellers want to know first. The full FAQ goes deeper on market data, taxes, and closing costs.
What areas does Nicole serve?
Ann Arbor, Saline, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Milan, Brighton, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, South Lyon, Howell, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities.
How much experience does Nicole have?
Nicole has been in real estate since 2018 and has sold 280+ homes across Washtenaw County, from first-time condos to family move-ups and out-of-state relocations.
Is Nicole a licensed real estate agent?
Yes. Nicole is a licensed Michigan Real Estate Salesperson with EXP Realty, LLC in Ann Arbor.
How fast will Nicole get back to me?
Same-day replies, every time. When you reach out, you get Nicole directly, not a voicemail maze or a call center.
Neighborhood guides
Ann Arbor's neighborhoods, from a resident
Full guides with market data, drive times, schools, and what to do nearby. Nicole lives in Loch Alpine, so that guide starts from a true local's view of every street and sale.
Start the conversation
Let's talk about your move
Whether you are buying, selling, or relocating to Ann Arbor, the first conversation is free and completely pressure-free. Tell Nicole where you're headed and she'll take it from there.
2750 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Serving Ann Arbor, Saline, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Milan, Brighton, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, South Lyon, Howell, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities.
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Nicole will reach out personally, usually the same day. Need to talk right now? Call (734) 368-0832.