A Team, Not a Solo Act
When You Hire One of Us,
When You Hire One of Us,
You Get All of Us
Most agents work alone. When they are busy, sick, or juggling ten other clients — you wait. At RCG, a dedicated team of specialists works on your transaction together.
Our Story
Built on Real 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 — building relationships and 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.
Why a Team Matters
What Solo 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 Transaction
Your advisor is your single point of contact from start to finish. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team handles everything else so nothing falls through the cracks.
1
Strategy
Your Licensed RCG Advisor
A dedicated, licensed real estate advisor meets with you to evaluate your goals, walk you through the Appraisal Booster Method, and build a pricing and positioning strategy for your property.
2
Listing Launch
Megan Benny
Photography, MLS entry, syndication, marketing materials, and listing maintenance — all handled for you.
3
Client Concierge
Megan or Christine
From listing to closing, your dedicated concierge handles coordination, communication, and every detail behind the scenes — 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 Team
Leadership
Joel Schmidt
Founder / Broker / Listing Advisor
In real estate since 1995. 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 / 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 to real estate — 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 that premium properties require.
Operations
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
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
Advisor
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.
Mark Reckling
Advisor
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.
Alex Thompson
Advisor
MSU graduate, law enforcement since 2015. Alex joined RCG in 2024 because the honest, no-pressure approach matched how he operates. Straightforward communication and genuine follow-through — he listens, works, and delivers.
Terry Cooper
Advisor
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.
Jehiquita Yharbrough
Advisor
Service industry veteran turned real estate advisor. Jehiquita specializes in HOA communities — she knows the rules, fees, and fine print. Warmth, patience, and a gift for making complex processes feel simple.
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
Want to Be Part of This Team?
We are looking for driven, client-focused real estate professionals who want to grow with a collaborative team.
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