Meet AJ Rittner

More Options. Local Expertise. Real Results.

I'm AJ Rittner, a licensed Michigan real estate agent with eXp Realty and an active real estate investor serving homeowners throughout the Eastside of Metro Detroit.

I help people make smart, informed decisions about real estate — whether that means listing a home on the open market for maximum exposure or exploring a private, off-market sale without the usual showings, repairs, or preparation.

My approach is simple: understand your goals first, show you your options clearly, and build a strategy around what works best for you.

Why I Got Into Real Estate

My path into real estate started in 2016, shortly after my wife and I experienced a house fire.

Thankfully, no one was hurt, but we lost nearly everything and temporarily moved back into my parents' home. It was a major reset in our lives — and it made me reconsider what I wanted to do long term.

Real estate had always been familiar to me. My father was a contractor, my brother became a home builder, and I grew up enjoying remodeling projects and seeing what a property could become.

That experience ultimately pushed me toward something I had always been interested in: real estate.

Today, I work as both an agent and investor, giving me the opportunity to help homeowners navigate their own transitions with more clarity and more options.

A Different Approach to Selling Your Home

Not every homeowner needs the same selling strategy.

Some want to prepare their home, list it on the open market, and maximize their sale price.

Others value speed, privacy, certainty, or simply don't want to deal with repairs, cleanouts, showings, or months of uncertainty.

I can help you evaluate both.

Traditional Listing

For homeowners looking to maximize exposure and market value, I provide a full-service listing strategy built around pricing, property data, strong marketing, negotiation, and clear communication from beginning to closing.

Private Off-Market Sale

If convenience, privacy, or certainty matters more, I can explore an off-market sale directly or through my network of qualified investors and buyers.

No pressure. No one-size-fits-all answer.

We'll look at the property, your goals, the numbers, and your timeline so you can decide which path makes the most sense.

Your goals first. Your options second. Then a clear strategy.

What You Can Expect Working With Me

Clear Communication

You'll know what's happening, what comes next, and what decisions need to be made. I believe a good real estate experience starts with eliminating unnecessary confusion.

A Data-Driven Strategy

I use comparable sales, local market data, property information, technology, and real-world investor experience to help you understand what your home is worth and how different selling strategies may affect your outcome.

One-on-One Service

You're working directly with me — not being passed from one team member to another. Your goals, concerns, and timeline drive the strategy.

Local Knowledge

My primary focus is the Eastside of Metro Detroit, including Grosse Pointe Woods, St. Clair Shores, Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Roseville, and surrounding communities.

An Investor's Perspective

Because I actively invest in real estate, I understand deals from both sides of the table. That experience helps me evaluate repair decisions, recognize challenges, analyze opportunities, and find practical solutions that a traditional sales-only approach may overlook.

Real Estate Doesn't Have to Feel Complicated

Selling a home can involve a lot of moving pieces, especially when you're dealing with repairs, inherited property, financial concerns, downsizing, an unsuccessful previous listing, or a home that simply needs some work.

You don't need to know the right solution before we talk.

That's my job.

We'll start with your situation, walk through the available options, and create a clear path forward.

Who I Help

  • Homeowners preparing to sell who want a strong pricing, preparation, and marketing strategy.
  • Retirees and downsizers who want a patient, clear process for transitioning out of a longtime home.
  • Families handling an inherited property who need help understanding the property's condition, value, and selling options.
  • Owners of homes that need work who want to compare making repairs, selling as-is, or pursuing an off-market sale.
  • Homeowners with an expired listing who want a fresh pricing and marketing strategy.
  • Real estate investors evaluating rentals, flips, fixers, and off-market opportunities.

For situations involving legal, tax, foreclosure, or probate questions, I stay focused on the real estate side and recommend working with the appropriate attorney, CPA, housing counselor, or other professional when needed.

What Working Together Looks Like

1. We start with your goals.
What are you trying to accomplish? What's your timeline? What's going on with the property?

2. We look at the property and the numbers.
Comparable sales, condition, repairs, market activity, and realistic pricing scenarios.

3. We compare your options.
Traditional listing, strategic repairs, selling as-is, or a private off-market sale when appropriate.

4. You choose the direction. I help execute the plan.

Not Sure Which Selling Option Makes Sense?

That's exactly what the first conversation is for. Tell me about the property, your goals, and your timeline, and we'll walk through the realistic options together.

Explore Your Selling Options

Let's Talk

If you're weighing a decision about a property in Grosse Pointe Woods, St. Clair Shores, or anywhere on the Eastside — whether that's next month or next year — you're welcome to reach out.

Call, text, or email.

More Options. Local Expertise. Real Results.

AJ Rittner

Licensed Michigan Real Estate Salesperson · License #6501416084
eXp Realty, LLC

Phone: (586) 238-3693 — call or text
Email: info@ajrittner.com
Web: www.ajrittner.com

Primary markets: Grosse Pointe Woods and St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Also serving: Grosse Pointe Park · Grosse Pointe Farms · Grosse Pointe City · Grosse Pointe Shores · Harper Woods · Eastpointe · Roseville

Brokerage: eXp Realty, LLC · 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600 · Novi, MI 48375

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is AJ Rittner?

AJ Rittner is a licensed Michigan real estate agent with eXp Realty and an active real estate investor serving the Eastside of Metro Detroit. He works primarily with homeowners who are considering selling and want to understand their traditional listing, as-is, repair, and private off-market options.

What areas does AJ Rittner serve?

AJ primarily serves Grosse Pointe Woods and St. Clair Shores, along with Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe City, Grosse Pointe Shores, Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Roseville, and surrounding Eastside Metro Detroit communities.

Is AJ Rittner an investor as well as a real estate agent?

Yes. AJ is both a licensed Michigan real estate salesperson and an active real estate investor. His investor experience helps him evaluate property condition, repair decisions, potential buyer concerns, and different ways a property could be sold.

Can AJ help me decide whether to list or sell off-market?

Yes. AJ's process starts with your goals, timeline, property condition, and the numbers. From there, you can compare a traditional listing with other options such as selling as-is or pursuing a private off-market sale.

Can AJ help with a house that needs repairs?

Yes. Depending on the property and your goals, possible strategies may include making selected repairs before listing, selling the property as-is on the open market, or considering an off-market sale.

Does AJ work with buyers?

Yes. AJ works with buyers as well, with a particular focus on real estate investors, past clients, and referrals.

Does AJ provide legal, tax, or financial advice?

No. AJ is a licensed real estate professional, not an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor. When a situation involves legal, tax, probate, foreclosure, or financial issues, he recommends involving the appropriate professional alongside the real estate process.