Realty Concierge Group
A Team, Not a Solo Act

When You Hire One of Us,
You Get All of Us

Brighton, Michigan Real Estate Team · Licensed Since 2004


Most agents work alone. When they are busy, sick, or juggling ten other clients — you wait. At Realty Concierge Group a dedicated team of specialists works your transaction together, serving Brighton, Howell, Ann Arbor, and all of Southeast Michigan.

Our Story

Built on Real Michigan Experience


Joel and Kelly Schmidt first met as kids, spending summers at Higgins Lake. Years later they reconnected in 2008 — just as the real estate market was collapsing.

Joel was working at a Brighton brokerage. Kelly was an agent in Illinois. Together they spent the next five years helping homeowners navigate foreclosures and short sales, guiding families through the hardest financial decisions of their lives.

By 2013 the market had rebounded and those same clients came back. In 2015 they launched Realty Concierge Group with a simple idea: build a team where agents work together to serve clients, rather than compete with each other.

What started as childhood summers by the lake has grown into a trusted real estate team serving all of Southeast Michigan.

Joel and Kelly Schmidt, founders of Realty Concierge Group in Brighton, Michigan
Why a Team Matters

What Solo Michigan Real Estate Agents Cannot Offer


Always Available

Your agent is at a closing? Another team member has your answer. No waiting. No missed deadlines.

Specialists on Every Task

Pricing, listings, marketing, closing — everyone does what they do best, for your benefit.

Nothing Falls Through

Multiple eyes on every transaction. Title issues, deadlines, lender delays — the team catches it first.

How It Works

Who Works on Your Michigan Real Estate Transaction

Your advisor is your single point of contact from start to finish. Behind the scenes a dedicated team handles everything else.

1

Strategy

Your Licensed RCG Advisor

A dedicated advisor evaluates your goals, walks you through the Appraisal Booster Method, and builds your pricing and positioning strategy.

2

Listing Launch

Megan Benny

Photography, MLS entry, syndication, marketing materials, and listing maintenance — all handled for you.

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Client Concierge

Megan or Christine

From listing to closing, your concierge handles coordination and communication so your advisor can focus on you.

4

Closing

Christine Faulkner

Once under contract, Christine manages title, lender coordination, deadlines, and closing day.

Our People

Meet the Realty Concierge Group Team


Leadership
Joel Schmidt, Founder and Broker of Realty Concierge Group

Joel Schmidt

Founder / Broker / Listing Advisor

In real estate since 1995, licensed in Michigan since 2004. Joel built RCG around a simple observation: most agents leave clients in the dark. He created the Appraisal Booster Method, developed RCG's suite of seller tools, and personally oversees pricing strategy and listing positioning on every transaction.

Joel is the person who determines how to price your home, what improvements will move the appraisal, and how to position you for the strongest possible outcome.

Kelly Schmidt, Co-Founder and head of the Luxury Division at Realty Concierge Group

Kelly Schmidt

Co-Founder / Luxury Division

Kelly heads RCG's Luxury Division, specializing in distinctive homes, seasonal residences, and high-end property management. She brings a hospitality-level approach — clients working with Kelly experience concierge-style service from first conversation to closing.

If you are selling or buying a luxury property, Kelly provides the discretion, market knowledge, and presentation standards premium properties require.

Operations
Christine Faulkner, Office Manager at Realty Concierge Group

Christine Faulkner

Office Manager / Closing

With RCG since 2013. Christine makes sure your closing happens on time. She coordinates with title companies and lenders, tracks every deadline, and ensures nothing is missed between accepted offer and closing day.

Megan Benny, Listing Coordinator at Realty Concierge Group

Megan Benny

Listing Coordinator

Joined RCG in 2019. Megan runs the listing department — photography, MLS entry, platform syndication, and marketing. She is the reason your listing launches polished and on time.

Real Estate Advisors
Ashley Bosco, Real Estate Advisor at Realty Concierge Group

Ashley Bosco

Advisor
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Former automotive engineer with 20 years of analytical problem-solving. Brighton community member for over a decade. Ashley brings a detail-oriented mindset — she researches, she listens, and she finds what others miss.

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Mark Reckling, Real Estate Advisor at Realty Concierge Group

Mark Reckling

Advisor
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20+ years in law enforcement across Livingston, Ingham, and Oakland Counties. Mark knows every neighborhood because he has served them for two decades. His investigative background means thorough due diligence on every property.

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Terry Cooper, Real Estate Advisor at Realty Concierge Group

Terry Cooper

Advisor
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Three decades of automotive executive leadership. Terry brings boardroom-level thinking to real estate — capital management, negotiation precision, and strategies that protect your bottom line.

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Client Experiences

Working With Our Team


When our advisor was unavailable, Christine called us back within an hour with the answer we needed. It felt like a whole team was working for us, not just one person.

Karen and Jim T.Sold in Brighton, 2025

Joel handled pricing, Megan had our listing looking incredible, and Christine kept closing on track when the lender dragged. Three people, one goal.

David M.Sold in Novi, 2025

We called on a Saturday and had an answer in 20 minutes. The RCG team is always available and always prepared.

Patricia and Bob S.Buyers, Howell, 2024
Questions

About the RCG Team


Who is Joel Schmidt of Realty Concierge Group?
Joel Schmidt is the founder and broker of Realty Concierge Group in Brighton, Michigan. He began investing in real estate in 1995, became a licensed Michigan salesperson in 2004, and founded RCG as a brokerage in 2015 with Kelly Schmidt. Joel created the Appraisal Booster Method and specializes in listing strategy, luxury home sales, and complex situations including foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy sales, divorce real estate, and estate sales across Southeast Michigan.
Who is Kelly Schmidt of Realty Concierge Group?
Kelly Schmidt is co-founder of Realty Concierge Group and leads the Luxury Division. She and Joel reconnected in 2008 after growing up spending summers at Higgins Lake, and built the RCG team together. Kelly specializes in luxury home sales, waterfront estates, seasonal residences, and private client services across Brighton, Bloomfield Hills, Barton Hills, and premier Michigan markets.
How is Realty Concierge Group different from a solo real estate agent?
Most agents work alone, which means when they are busy, sick, or juggling other clients, you wait. Realty Concierge Group operates as a coordinated team where dedicated specialists handle different parts of every transaction. Your advisor handles strategy and negotiation, Megan Benny coordinates listings and marketing, and Christine Faulkner manages closing details. Multiple people see every file, so nothing falls through the cracks.
How many real estate agents work at Realty Concierge Group?
Realty Concierge Group has seven team members: founders Joel and Kelly Schmidt, three licensed real estate advisors (Ashley Bosco, Mark Reckling, and Terry Cooper), office manager Christine Faulkner, and listing coordinator Megan Benny. The team works collaboratively across Brighton, Howell, Ann Arbor, and all of Southeast Michigan.
Where is the Realty Concierge Group team based?
Realty Concierge Group is based in Brighton, Michigan and serves Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties. Primary markets include Brighton, Howell, Hartland, Ann Arbor, Novi, Northville, South Lyon, Milford, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Plymouth, and Canton.
Who will I actually work with at RCG?
You get one licensed advisor as your single point of contact from first conversation through closing. Behind them, Megan Benny handles photography, MLS entry, syndication, and marketing; Megan or Christine Faulkner acts as your concierge for day-to-day coordination; and Christine manages title, lender coordination, and deadlines once you are under contract.
Careers

Want to Be Part of This Team?

We are looking for driven, client-focused real estate professionals who want to grow with a collaborative Michigan team.

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