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Meet Wally Kidd

Wally Kidd

Wally Kidd

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Wally Kidd attended Johns Hopkins University, where he studied behavioral Sciences and played on two NCAA Division 1 National lacrosse championship teams. He moved to Petoskey, Michigan in 1991 with his wife Margy and began work in sales as a Design Manager for Town & Country Cedar Homes. After four years as the company’s top salesperson, he took a job as a Sales Associate working for David V. Johnson at Bay Harbor Properties.
 
After joining the sales staff at Bay Harbor in 1995, he quickly became a top-producing agent and soon took on the position of Director of Sales and Marketing and was later promoted to president of Bay Harbor Properties. Wally moved on to become President of Victor Properties (the developer's parent company) based in Auburn Hills, and in 2003, Wally Kidd partnered to form Kidd & Leavy Real Estate. His love for this region is deep.
 
The Kidd Family has called Walloon Lake Home for over 100 years and seven generations. A lifetime on Walloon Lake has given Wally a deep appreciation of the beauty that is Northern Michigan. After all, whether it’s Walloon Lake, Bay Harbor, Lake Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Burt Lake, or Torch Lake, the one element that remains consistent is an undying love for this area that is rich in history and traditions.
 
Wally, Margy, their children Katie and Tom, and their golden retriever, Champ, are proud to call Walloon Lake home.
 

History of Success

Finding a real estate agent in Northern Michigan is easy. Finding one who innately understands your property as well as what makes it special and can convey that to a buyer is much more difficult. Wally is capable; ask any of his satisfied clients who have become friends after working with him. Wally is articulate, knowledgeable, and tough, a winning combination in the art of negotiation. No inflated egos or numbers—just the straight facts. And if Wally doesn’t know the answer, you can bet he knows someone who does. Wally has a full-time Business Manager, Lauren Simon, not to mention the full weight of the Kidd & Leavy brokerage support staff behind him. No task is too big or too small for his clients.
 

Volunteer Work & Community Involvement

  • 2012–present: Walloon Lake Trust Long-Range Planning Committee Member
  • 2004–present: Walloon Lake Land Preservation Committee Member
  • 2007–2015: Bay Harbor Yacht Club Membership Committee
  • 2005–present: Petoskey Lacrosse Team Founder and Coach
  • 2005–2011: St. Francis Xavier School Advisory Committee Member and President
  • 2005–2006: Walloon Lake Trust/Celebrate Walloon Co-Chairperson
  • 1999: Walloon Lake Trust/Walloon Lake Fundraising Chairperson
  • 1997: Bay Harbor Yacht Club Founding Member
  • 1995: Walloon Lake Fundraising Chairperson

Business Experience & Personal History

  • 2003–present: Partner and Co-Owner, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate, Northern Michigan's #1 Real Estate Company
  • 2001–2003: President, Victor Properties
  • 1999–2001: President, Bay Harbor Properties
  • 1998: Director of Sales and Marketing, Bay Harbor
  • 1995–2003: Bay Harbor Sales Staff
  • 1991–1995: Town & Country Cedar Homes, Design Manager
  • 1979–1982: John Hopkins University
  • 1979, 1980: NCAA Division 1 National Champion: Lacrosse

Contact Details

Email address wkidd@kiddleavy.com
Primary phone (231) 838-2700
Address 325 E. Lake St Petoskey MI, 49770
License #6502331324
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Testimonials

"Wally represented the whole picture of what we wanted in a real estate agent. A good businessman with careful attention to detail, great people instincts, and a great sense of humor. We loved spending time with him and knew that he understood the heart and soul of Walloon Lake. We were so impressed with the care he took to assure the transaction was a win-win for us and for the buyers. In the end, we never doubted our choice."
"Wally represented the whole picture of what we wanted in a real estate agent. A good businessman with careful attention to detail, great people instincts, and a great sense of humor. We loved spending time with him and knew that he understood the heart and soul of Walloon Lake. We were so impressed with the care he took to assure the transaction was a win-win for us and for the buyers. In the end, we never doubted our choice."
Camille and David W.
"Thank you for all your help on our closing! You have a deft touch and wise insight beyond your years…meeting you and becoming friends was the best part of this closing!"
"Thank you for all your help on our closing! You have a deft touch and wise insight beyond your years…meeting you and becoming friends was the best part of this closing!"
George and Andrea
"It was a hard decision for us to sell our Walloon Lake home, and we needed to work with someone who not only understood the Walloon Lake real estate market but also understood the emotions that go into selling a longtime family home. We trusted Wally with this major decision in our life, and Wally delivered in every way. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home on beautiful Walloon."
"It was a hard decision for us to sell our Walloon Lake home, and we needed to work with someone who not only understood the Walloon Lake real estate market but also understood the emotions that go into selling a longtime family home. We trusted Wally with this major decision in our life, and Wally delivered in every way. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home on beautiful Walloon."
Ron and Anne H.
"My wife and I hired Wally to help us find our home on Walloon Lake. Having lived in Northern Michigan for many years, Wally is an expert on Walloon Lake properties. He shared extensive knowledge of the history and geographic highlights of the properties we were shown. Wally helped connect us with our new neighbors as well, friendly with many people in the community. He is dedicated to finding his clients the right home - listening to our family’s needs, getting answers to our questions, and leading us to the perfect match. Wally is supported by a team of professionals who also exhibit his positive attributes - knowledgeable, courteous, and committed to clients. We would highly recommend Wally and his team to anyone seeking an agent to assist in purchasing a Northern Michigan property."
"My wife and I hired Wally to help us find our home on Walloon Lake. Having lived in Northern Michigan for many years, Wally is an expert on Walloon Lake properties. He shared extensive knowledge of the history and geographic highlights of the properties we were shown. Wally helped connect us with our new neighbors as well, friendly with many people in the community. He is dedicated to finding his clients the right home - listening to our family’s needs, getting answers to our questions, and leading us to the perfect match. Wally is supported by a team of professionals who also exhibit his positive attributes - knowledgeable, courteous, and committed to clients. We would highly recommend Wally and his team to anyone seeking an agent to assist in purchasing a Northern Michigan property."
Dan and Nicki C.
"My wife and I have known Wally Kidd for a number of years and have been working with him to find the perfect cottage for our multigenerational family on Walloon Lake. We received a call from Wally in early November letting us know that he thought he might have a cottage for us. We immediately made arrangements to fly to Northern Michigan to view the cottage. He was right, we made an offer that day. Wally, Lauren, and the rest of his team were beyond helpful in working through some of the challenges and various issues that presented themselves during Covid. Not least of which was that our principal residence is in the Kansas City metro area and everything had to be done virtually. We could not have been more pleased with Wally and his team for all of the advice and counsel that they provided us during the entire process!"
"My wife and I have known Wally Kidd for a number of years and have been working with him to find the perfect cottage for our multigenerational family on Walloon Lake. We received a call from Wally in early November letting us know that he thought he might have a cottage for us. We immediately made arrangements to fly to Northern Michigan to view the cottage. He was right, we made an offer that day. Wally, Lauren, and the rest of his team were beyond helpful in working through some of the challenges and various issues that presented themselves during Covid. Not least of which was that our principal residence is in the Kansas City metro area and everything had to be done virtually. We could not have been more pleased with Wally and his team for all of the advice and counsel that they provided us during the entire process!"
John and Denise
"We have known and worked with Wally Kidd on both the buy-side and sell-side of Walloon Lake real estate. During our 40 years on Walloon, we can say without question, nobody knows this lake, what it has to offer and valuations, like Wally. Not only is he a professional in his field, but he is also a neighbor, friend and trusted advisor. We highly recommend talking to Wally if you are ever interested in buying or selling on Walloon Lake."
"We have known and worked with Wally Kidd on both the buy-side and sell-side of Walloon Lake real estate. During our 40 years on Walloon, we can say without question, nobody knows this lake, what it has to offer and valuations, like Wally. Not only is he a professional in his field, but he is also a neighbor, friend and trusted advisor. We highly recommend talking to Wally if you are ever interested in buying or selling on Walloon Lake."
Jan and Don K.
"I have worked with many realtors in the past. I used to own a real estate franchise and managed realtors. Wally is the best realtor I have worked with. His knowledge of the area and ability to make the small details fall into place were far above expectations. He and Lauren were wonderful to work with and communicate with, and I hope I have a reason to buy or sell in the area again so we can work together."
"I have worked with many realtors in the past. I used to own a real estate franchise and managed realtors. Wally is the best realtor I have worked with. His knowledge of the area and ability to make the small details fall into place were far above expectations. He and Lauren were wonderful to work with and communicate with, and I hope I have a reason to buy or sell in the area again so we can work together."
Tyler S.
"In 1888, our family built a cottage on the shores of Walloon Lake. Almost 120 years later it was time for us to sell our cherished possession. After a lengthy interview process, it became clear that there was only one realtor that could handle this important and emotional transaction for us that was Wally Kidd. Finding a broker who we trusted was a must, finding one whose family has a similar, storied history on the lake was really unique. He clearly understood what it meant for my family to transfer the ownership of this cottage. He handled it beautifully. Wally was always professional and became a valued friend in the end. No one knows Walloon Lake like Wally!"
"In 1888, our family built a cottage on the shores of Walloon Lake. Almost 120 years later it was time for us to sell our cherished possession. After a lengthy interview process, it became clear that there was only one realtor that could handle this important and emotional transaction for us that was Wally Kidd. Finding a broker who we trusted was a must, finding one whose family has a similar, storied history on the lake was really unique. He clearly understood what it meant for my family to transfer the ownership of this cottage. He handled it beautifully. Wally was always professional and became a valued friend in the end. No one knows Walloon Lake like Wally!"
Kathy F.
"It has been a pleasure to work with Wally and his team over the years. His honest and straightforward approach is a rarity in today’s residential real estate market. Not only does he have a great command of the local real estate market, but he is extremely well established and well versed in the local community and its goings-on. He has proven to be a wealth of knowledge and an enormous help to us. Wally is a lot more than our real estate broker. We consider him and his wife to be our friends. We look forward to enjoying our home on Walloon Lake, and we have Wally to thank for it."
"It has been a pleasure to work with Wally and his team over the years. His honest and straightforward approach is a rarity in today’s residential real estate market. Not only does he have a great command of the local real estate market, but he is extremely well established and well versed in the local community and its goings-on. He has proven to be a wealth of knowledge and an enormous help to us. Wally is a lot more than our real estate broker. We consider him and his wife to be our friends. We look forward to enjoying our home on Walloon Lake, and we have Wally to thank for it."
Phil H.
"We had the privilege of working with Wally and his team when we recently sold our condominium in Boyne City. Wally was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was always accessible, never failed to return a phone call and made the whole process easy. We have been involved in many other real estate transactions over the years and our transaction with Wally was undoubtedly the smoothest. There were even a couple of times that we needed some quick reparations done and Wally instantly was able to reach out to his network of people and see to it that the jobs were accomplished expeditiously and professionally. We would recommend Wally Kidd and his team to anybody who is looking for a competent, communicative realtor who in addition possesses a vast knowledge of the area. Four thumbs up, for sure."
"We had the privilege of working with Wally and his team when we recently sold our condominium in Boyne City. Wally was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was always accessible, never failed to return a phone call and made the whole process easy. We have been involved in many other real estate transactions over the years and our transaction with Wally was undoubtedly the smoothest. There were even a couple of times that we needed some quick reparations done and Wally instantly was able to reach out to his network of people and see to it that the jobs were accomplished expeditiously and professionally. We would recommend Wally Kidd and his team to anybody who is looking for a competent, communicative realtor who in addition possesses a vast knowledge of the area. Four thumbs up, for sure."
Bill and Dawn B.

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