At the heart of my work as a Realtor is a genuine passion for helping people. It’s what drives me to approach every client and every transaction with care, attention, and a commitment to making the real estate experience as smooth and rewarding as possible.

Raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and now living just outside the city, I have deep roots in the community and have built lasting relationships while serving clients throughout Washtenaw and western Wayne Counties. From luxury homes and traditional residential properties to condominiums, I bring more than 22 years of real estate experience, extensive local knowledge, strong business expertise, and creative, innovative marketing to every transaction.

Just as important is the personal attention I give each client. I believe people deserve to feel heard, well informed, and confident throughout the process. Going the extra mile has always been an important part of how I do business, because there’s nothing more rewarding than helping my clients achieve their real estate goals and seeing those dreams become reality.

Awards

  • My First Job

    Movie Theater Usher. Best job ever. Worked with a bunch of High School Friends We had fun. Free Movies and Popcorn! What else could a teenager want!?

  • Dream Vacation

    2 Month around the world cruise with multiple stops to experience many cultures and visit attractions all over the world.

  • Best Vacation

    10 Days on the Hawaiian Islands with the whole family. Great beaches, great culture, great restaurants, and great spending time with family.

  • Guilty Pleasure

    Adam's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake Factory. Nothing in life can beat it!

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Previous Client

Worked with Jim Manolakis

Jim was instrumental not only in finding a great home for us at a good price, but also in helping us make this process seamless and painless as we did it all while living in another city, 8.5 hours away from Ann Arbor! Jim was always incredibly responsive and thorough
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Tom Rose | Ann Arbor

Worked with Jim Manolakis

5 stars for Jim Manolakis! He helped my wife and I sell our home in Ann Arbor recently. Not only was he prompt, professional, and very thorough throughout the entire process, but but he knew exactly how to position our home in the current market conditions. He was able to ... Read More
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Buyer | Ann Arbor

Worked with Jim Manolakis

Jim has now assisted us in the purchase of two homes and the sale of one. He is incredibly professional, efficient, easy to work with, and available. He brings expertise and a hard work ethic to the table while remaining down to earth and friendly. I highly recommend him without ... Read More
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Ash Agarwal | Ypsilanti

Worked with Jim Manolakis

Jim was instrumental in getting a complex deal completed for me. He was always available, he even took calls at 10 PM at night as per my schedule. From the time I started buying houses in the area, he has been the main realtor I have worked with. I would ... Read More
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Previous Client | Ann Arbor

Worked with Jim Manolakis

Working with Jim has been incredible. He's now helped us buy 2 homes and sell 1 and in each case we felt completely comfortable with every decision he helped us make. His market knowledge, experience, and expertise really helped us feel confident in each step along the way. We really ... Read More
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