This year marks a century of helping people discover their piece of the American dream—100 years since United Country Real Estate first opened its doors. As we reflect on the journey that began in 1925, we're proud to say that the legacy lives on here in Atlanta, Michigan, where Great Lakes Realty & Auction, an affiliate of United Country Real Estate, continues to serve the heart of Northern Michigan with dedication, local expertise, and national reach.
Northern Roots, National Vision
When Roscoe L. Chamberlain founded what was then the United Farm Agency, he had a bold idea: to make rural real estate accessible to buyers far beyond the local market. His vision was to connect people in cities and growing communities with country properties across the nation. One hundred years later, that same mission guides us at Great Lakes Realty & Auction.
Here in Northern Michigan, we specialize in the types of properties that define the region—lakefront cabins, hunting land, recreational getaways, and off-the-grid homesteads. Our buyers are often drawn to the peace, beauty, and simplicity of life Up North—and we’re here to help them find it.
A Legacy Built for Northern Living
While the first United Country office opened in Arkansas, the spirit of this brand has found a true home in Northern Michigan. From rolling woodlands and trout streams to quiet towns and lakeside cottages, this region offers the lifestyle so many people are searching for—and we’re proud to represent it.
At Great Lakes Realty & Auction, our team lives and breathes the outdoors. We understand the value of a hunting property that borders state land, or the appeal of a sunrise over a private lake. We know what makes Northern Michigan unique, and that insight helps us connect the right buyers with the right properties.
100 Years of Innovation
United Country Real Estate has been at the forefront of innovation for rural property marketing. From early print catalogs to today’s robust digital tools, national advertising, and online auctions, the platform we have access to as a United Country affiliate helps us market properties across the country and beyond.
Sellers benefit from national exposure. Buyers benefit from local knowledge. It’s a powerful combination that continues to set us apart.
Looking Ahead
We’re honored to be part of United Country’s 100-year legacy, and even more excited to help shape the next 100 years of rural real estate. Whether you’re looking to buy a recreational property, sell a family homestead, or invest in land in Northern Michigan, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Great Lakes Realty & Auction
Your local experts, backed by a century of rural real estate tradition.