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Anne made the entire process incredibly smooth. Her financial insighthelped us price our home correctly, and we received multiple offerswithin days.
Senior Real Estate Specialist dedicated to helping older adults and their families navigate life’s transitions with care, compassion, and trusted guidance throughout Berrien County.
Anne Odden is an Associate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate, serving Southwest Michigan's Berrien County since 2015 with a distinctive background as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and more than a decade of consistent recognition through the ACE Award from the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors.
Anne’s path to real estate was shaped by years spent helping people navigate important life decisions with care and clarity. Her background in financial planning taught her that major transitions are never just about numbers — they are deeply personal moments often filled with uncertainty, emotion, and responsibility.Today, Anne brings that same thoughtful perspective into her real estate work. She understands that whether a family is downsizing, helping aging parents transition into a new chapter, or managing the sale of a longtime family home, the process can feel overwhelming. Her role is not simply to guide the transaction, but to support people through the transition itself with patience, compassion, and trusted guidance every step of the way.Clients appreciate Anne’s calm approach, attention to detail, and ability to help families make confident decisions during life’s most meaningful changes.
What drives Anne is not just the transaction itself but the life moment behind it. Many of her clients come to her during periods of significant change. A couple whose children have grown and left home, ready to downsize. A family managing the sale of a parent's house after a loss, facing rooms full of memories and decisions they did not ask for. These are not just real estate deals. They are emotional passages, and Anne understands that. She brings patience, organization, and genuine kindness to situations where those qualities matter most.
Beyond the closing table, Anne stays connected. She has spent years building a network of trusted local professionals, from painters and plumbers to contractors and cleaners, and she shares that resource list freely with past and current clients alike. Her goal has always been the same: to be the person you call not just when you are buying or selling, but whenever you need guidance on anything related to your home. Outside of real estate, Anne serves on the board of the Sarett Nature Center, creates art with molten glass at Water Street Glassworks, and can often be found on a pickleball court somewhere in Berrien County.
ACE Award (Achievement, Continuing Education) from the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors for ten consecutive years, recognizing sustained professional development and client service excellence.
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation from the National Association of Realtors, signifying advanced training in legal, financial, and technical areas of real estate.
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), and a Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), ensuring skilled representation on both sides of every transaction.
Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification, the Resort and Second Home Property Specialist designation, the At Home with Diversity certification, and the e-Pro technology certification from the National Association of Realtors.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a credential earned prior to her real estate career that continues to inform her strategic approach to every client engagement.
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From the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan to the charming downtowns and quiet residential streets of Berrien County, Anne Odden brings local knowledge and personal care to every community she serves across Southwest Michigan.
Anne combines a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) background with over a decade of real estate experience and ten consecutive ACE Awards from the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors. That financial planning foundation means she approaches every transaction with a strategic, numbers-driven perspective that most agents simply do not have. She also specializes in helping clients through significant life transitions, from downsizing to managing the sale of a family home after a loss, bringing patience and genuine care to emotionally complex situations.
Anne serves communities across Berrien County in Southwest Michigan, including St. Joseph, Stevensville, Bridgman, Benton Harbor, South Haven, Sawyer, Three Oaks, Coloma, and Watervliet. Whether you are looking for lakefront living, a family neighborhood, or a quiet rural property, Anne has deep familiarity with each of these markets.
Yes. Anne is both an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), meaning she holds advanced certifications for representing clients on both sides of a transaction. She specializes in residential real estate, with particular experience in resort and second home properties across the Lake Michigan corridor.
As a Certified Financial Planner, Anne understands how a real estate decision fits into someone's broader financial life. She helps clients think beyond the purchase price or sale proceeds, considering tax implications, long-term costs, and how the transaction aligns with their financial goals. This is especially valuable for clients who are downsizing, retiring, or managing estate-related sales where the financial stakes extend well beyond the property itself.
Getting started is easy. You can call or text Anne at (269) 930-0257, email her at oddena@mac.com, or use the contact form on this page. Anne is available Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and is happy to have an initial conversation about your goals with no pressure and no obligation.
Absolutely. This is one of Anne's areas of particular strength. She works regularly with families who need to sell a parent's home after a passing, couples downsizing once their children have moved out, and clients navigating other major life transitions that involve a property sale. Anne handles the logistics, coordinates with local service providers for cleaning and preparation, and guides the process with the patience and sensitivity these situations require.
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Anne made the entire process incredibly smooth. Her financial insighthelped us price our home correctly, and we received multiple offerswithin days.
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Anne’s negotiation skills were outstanding. She secured a great deal for usand guided us through every step with clarity and confidence. We couldn’thave asked for a better agent.
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Even after closing, Anne continued to check in and help us with localrecommendations and resources. Her dedication goes far beyond the sale.
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Anne made the entire process incredibly smooth. Her financial insighthelped us price our home correctly, and we received multiple offerswithin days.
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Anne’s negotiation skills were outstanding. She secured a great deal for usand guided us through every step with clarity and confidence. We couldn’thave asked for a better agent.
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Even after closing, Anne continued to check in and help us with localrecommendations and resources. Her dedication goes far beyond the sale.

Anne’s background as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) gives her a thoughtful and well-rounded perspective that few real estate professionals bring to the table. Her experience helps clients look beyond the transaction itself and make decisions that feel practical, informed, and aligned with their long-term needs.Whether helping a family prepare a longtime home for sale, navigate downsizing, or move through a major life transition, Anne brings calm guidance, attention to detail, and a steady approach to every step of the process. Clients value her ability to explain options clearly, reduce stress, and help families move forward with confidence during emotionally significant moments.

Anne has earned the ACE Award from the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors for ten consecutive years. ACE stands for Achievement, Continuing Education, and it recognizes agents who consistently invest in their skills and deliver results. In addition to the ACE Award, Anne holds the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation, Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), and Resort and Second Home Property Specialist certifications. This is not a list of letters after a name. It reflects a serious, sustained commitment to expertise across every facet of residential real estate.
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Anne has built a particular strength working with clients who are navigating emotionally complex sales. Families downsizing after children leave home, adult children selling a parent's property after a passing, couples restructuring their living situation after a major life change: these are the moments when having a patient, organized, and compassionate agent makes the biggest difference. Anne handles the logistics so her clients can focus on what matters to them personally.

Anne's commitment does not end at closing. Over the years, she has compiled a comprehensive resource list of vetted local professionals, from painters and plumbers to electricians and landscapers, and makes that network available to every client. She positions herself as a long-term advisor, someone you call years after the sale when you need a reliable contractor or have a question about your home. That ongoing relationship is what separates a good agent from a great one.
