The Piper Partners Real Estate Team
Piper Partners Real Estate Team is a boutique-sized, highly specialized real estate team with experienced and highly trained agents who live in the areas we serve—the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Canton, Plymouth, Saline, South Lyon, Brighton, and Ypsilanti markets, to name a few.
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Our Team
Andy Piper
Founder, CEO Piperpartners.com – REALTOR® @propertiesREMI Christie’s International Real Estate
Andy Piper is the founder and CEO of the Piper Partners Real Estate Team. Andy is well-known for his in-depth local knowledge and his outstanding service to his clients, and is renowned for his marketing savvy, particularly in regard to online marketing. He has created one of the most powerful, cutting-edge, and comprehensive real estate websites in the country, Piperpartners.com, as a tool for anyone to use to learn more about buying, selling, investing, and owning real estate as well as lifestyle and living in and around Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Andy Piper is in the top 5% of all Ann Arbor real estate agents in terms of production. Andy brings his customer-first approach along with strong marketing, negotiation, and management skills to each real estate transaction.
Andy, his wife, Diana, his three children, Karl, Marta, Julia, and their three cats have been Ann Arbor residents since 1996. Born and raised in Grosse Ile, Michigan, he has a degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University.
An expert on Ann Arbor area communities and neighborhoods, Andy is up-to-the-minute on market conditions. He works hard to maximize results for each client. He is known for being committed to advancing knowledge of technology in the real estate industry.
When Andy is not working you can probably find him out taking photographs in Ann Arbor or relaxing along Lake Michigan, making things out of wood, or listening to and playing music.
With cutting-edge technology and marketing tools, we deliver world-class real estate services innovatively and can navigate through real estate under any market conditions.
Ashley Gartrelle
Associate Broker, REALTOR® @propertiesREMI Christie’s International Real Estate
Ashley Gartrelle, a Metro Detroit native, discovered her passion for real estate at just 15 when she began working as a receptionist at a brokerage in Macomb County, Michigan. From that first week, she knew she had found her calling. Over the years, Ashley has gained a wealth of experience across various sectors of the industry, including administration, marketing, and management. Her dedication and drive have helped her build a successful career, earning her a reputation as a competitive and visionary leader in real estate.
Now based in Ann Arbor, Ashley combines her deep knowledge of the local market with over a decade of industry experience to serve clients in the Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County area. Her expertise in property statistics and market trends empowers her clients to make informed decisions, whether they are buying, selling, or investing. Ashley is known for her resourcefulness, determination, and innovative problem-solving skills, always putting her clients’ needs first.
Ashley’s approachable and dynamic personality allows her to build strong, trusting relationships with her clients. She takes pride in guiding them through one of the most significant transactions of their lives, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. Beyond real estate, Ashley is a talented artist, athlete, and avid traveler who brings creativity and enthusiasm to everything she does.
With Ashley as your REALTOR®, you can trust that she is committed to turning your real estate dreams into reality.
Our team is equipped to win homes for our buyers and sell listings fast and for the best price for our home sellers.
Carlos Navia
REALTOR® @propertiesREMI Christie’s International Real Estate
Carlos Navia is a dedicated real estate agent with the Piper Partners Team at @propertiesREMI| Christie’s International Real Estate in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Originally from Mexico, Carlos moved to the U.S. in 2015 to complete a bachelors degree in business administration and embark on a new journey.
His passion for helping others achieve their goals drives his approach to real estate, where he strives to make every transaction smooth and exciting for his clients. Carlos is equally fluent in English and Spanish. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, Carlos guides you every step of the way. Reach out to him with any real estate questions you may have.
Working with the Piper Partners real estate team, you will receive up-to-the-minute market information and never feel pressured to decide. We will protect your interests, clearly explain options, and negotiate aggressively on your behalf.
Darryn Von Brundage-Forrest
REALTOR® @propertiesREMI Christie’s International Real Estate
Darryn Von’s real estate journey began early, inspired by his mother’s extensive work in lending and equity investment across the state. His passion for revitalizing communities and love for homes made real estate a natural fit. Born in Ann Arbor and having lived in places like Ypsilanti, Detroit, and abroad in Spain and France, Darryn offers a unique global perspective. His fluency in Spanish and proficiency in French allow him to connect with a wide range of clients, making him an asset to the Piper Partners Team.
While living overseas, Darryn worked with the Ministry of Education, contributing to bilingual curriculum development. This experience honed his attention to detail and patience—key qualities in real estate negotiations. Darryn’s background in International Affairs from Eastern Michigan University, with a focus on economics and political science, provides him with a strong understanding of market dynamics. This knowledge enables him to offer insightful advice to his clients, helping them make informed decisions.
Known for his humility, eagerness to learn, and dedication to client success, Darryn serves a diverse clientele, including investors, sellers, buyers, and renters. His commitment to excellence and ability to navigate complex transactions ensure that every client’s experience is seamless and rewarding. With Darryn as your REALTOR®, you can trust that your real estate journey will be handled with expertise and care.
We are a training-based organization with the best coaching and training available in the real estate industry. We have a well-defined team culture with a set of core values that we live each day.
Martina Bricio
REALTOR® @propertiesREMI Christie’s International Real Estate
Martina Bricio was born and raised in the metro Detroit area in a trilingual family. Martina’s father was born in Mexico and her mother was born in Germany. Having learned Spanish, German, and English languages growing up, Martina started her professional career as a language educator. Martina’s fluency in Spanish and proficiency in German have broadened her ability to connect with a diverse clientele.
With a passion for teaching and a commitment to helping others achieve their goals, Martina has seamlessly transitioned into the world of real estate. Drawing on her background in education, she brings patience, communication skills, and a strong work ethic to every real estate transaction. As a real estate agent, Martina is excited to apply her expertise in guiding and educating clients through the process of buying or selling a home. With her caring nature and dedication to client satisfaction, Martina is ready to help you find the perfect property to call home.
Passionate about real estate and dedicated to helping clients find their perfect homes, Martina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. With her 20 years of professional experience in the Ann Arbor area, she has built a reputation for excellent service, integrity, and a keen eye for matching buyers with properties that suit their needs. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, Martina is committed to guiding you through every step of the real estate process with professionalism and care.
We are selectively looking for talented sales, marketing, and administrative/technology professionals to join our team. We would love to hear from you if you think you would be a fit for our group.
Our Mission, Vision, Values, and Perspectives – Our MVVP
Who we are, what we do and why we do it:
Our Mission: The Piper Partners Team improves lives by delivering 5-star real estate service with the highest levels of competence, trust, and integrity. We are known as professional, caring, compassionate, and giving leaders in the communities we serve.
Our Vision: We create the opportunity for individuals to exceed their goals, realize their vocation, create wealth and well-being, through real estate.
Our Core Values:
- Together we achieve more. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
- When we help others, we help ourselves. Goodwill is contagious!
- We learn, train and practice daily because it is the foundation of success.
- We attract and retain exceptional talent through continuous growth and improvement.
- We create structure to have freedom.
- We actively seek to understand our own and others’ struggles so that we are kind and compassionate.
- We are energized by building safe, trusting relationships.
- We are committed and resilient in the face of challenges.
- We actively identify and pursue our passions, and create the paths to our Big Why.
- We are committed to keeping our minds, bodies, and souls healthy.
Our Perspective:
We are in charge of our destiny. We define our personal and professional goals and vision and make commitments to achieve them. We are learning and training-based and deliver the best real estate services to our clients and the best training to our team members. We develop talent and promote from within. We’re innovative – we approach problem-solving in a creative and fundamental way so we and those we help can live better lives. We are deeply connected in our community and support organizations that serve those in need.
