Meet Ricardo Reis

In today’s competitive real estate market, you need a trusted, dependable agent with strong communication skills to guide you through buying or selling a home. Ricardo—known to many as "Alex"—is committed to making his clients his top priority, understanding that real estate decisions are some of the most important of your life.

With 15+ years of real estate investment experience, Ricardo is the #1 choice at Great Lakes Real Estate. He specializes in Livingston County and surrounding areas, including Webberville, Dansville, Perry, Milford, Novi, and Ann Arbor. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, Ricardo provides expert guidance, discretion, and top-tier service. He also offers valuable investor services, including market analysis, property management, and advisory support, making him a go-to expert for those looking to profit in Michigan’s real estate market.

Beyond real estate, Ricardo has a distinguished service background in Military Special Operations, serving multiple combat tours worldwide. His expertise led him to later work alongside various U.S. government agencies for over 15 years in global counterterrorism efforts and operations, some of which have even been written about and depicted in Hollywood. While earning his Bachelor’s degree from the American Military University of West Virginia, he pursued medical device development patents and streamlined tactics to assist U.S. troops and other assets in the field.

"If freedom is truly pursued then that display would include, freedoom to look foolish, freedom to try, freedom to fail, freedom to succeed and the freedom to thrive... again and again, without limitation." - Ricardo

However, it was Ricardo’s passion for real estate investing that truly transformed his life. Through strategic investments, smart financial decisions, and relentless dedication, Ricardo built a thriving investment portfolio—one that has granted him financial freedom. Now, thanks to his real estate success, he has the freedom to pursue whatever he wants, when he wants and, on his own terms - and that includes helping those willing, to achieve the same.

Ricardo is fluent in Portuguese and several other languages. He is an active member of the North Oakland County Board of Realtors, the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS, the National Association of REALTORS, and the Bigger Pockets real estate investing community. He is also a Zillow Community Pillar and a member-owner of G3 Management & Investments.

When he’s not working hard for his clients, Ricardo enjoys hiking, swimming, shooting, youth coaching, and creating memories outdoors with his three children. At the end of the day, his mission is simple: to leave you with a smile—and more money in your pocket than if you worked with anyone else.