Meet the Team

FIRE Realty Team Agents

FIRE Realty Team is comprised of hard-working, like-minded individuals who specialize in investment acquisitions, sales, and traditional residential home buying and selling. Each agent brings a unique skill set and passion for real estate, making us one of the most dynamic teams in the industry.

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Joe Hammel FIRE Realty

Joe Hammel

Team Leader | Associate Broker

With a background in manufacturing and a degree in Business Management, Joe applied his experience to real estate, developing systems and processes for FIRE Realty Team that ensure high level client service.

Joe owns a highly successful real estate investment portfolio, which serves as the model for teaching investors how to achieve the same remarkable results.

Having facilitated countless property transactions, both investment and primary homes, Joe is now focused on expanding the reach of FIRE Realty Team through a highly competent team of real estate agents who share his core values and vision for success.

Meet the Agents

Get to know the faces of the incredible Detroit real estate investment agents that make up FIRE Realty Team. At FIRE, we work as a close knit team, and each agent possesses the expertise, resources, and passion to help you succeed in your real estate journey. Whether you're buying your first home or expanding your investment portfolio, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Mike Helfant Lead Agent FIRE Realty

Mike Helfant

Lead Agent | Real Estate Agent
Richi Brown FIRE Real Estate Agent

Richi Brown

Real Estate Agent
Matt Bahoura FIRE Realty Agent

Matt Bahoura

Real Estate Agent
Mike Ventimiglia FIRE Investment Real Estate Agent

Mike Ventimiglia

Real Estate Agent
Brett Decker FIRE Realty Team

Brett Decker

Real Estate Agent
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Matt Hibbs

Real Estate Agent
Charlie Markowitz

Charlie Markowitz

Real Estate Agent
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Tadoh Munji

Real Estate Agent
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Julia Fradette

Real Estate Agent
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Terri Burch

Real Estate Agent
Sarah Blohm FIRE Realty Real Estate Agent

Sarah Blohm

Real Estate Agent
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Whether it's your first home or your 15th investment property, FIRE Realty Team is here to guide you through the process. We’ll show you the ropes and help you make smart investment decisions.

Admin Team

Kaelah Kerr FIRE Realty

Kaelah Kerr

Director of Operations
Stephanie Semple Transaction Coordinator FIRE Realty

Stephanie Semple

Transaction Coordinator
Josie Wilt FIRE Operations Leader

Josie Wilt

Transaction Coordinator
Marisa Tomei | FIRE Realty Team Transaction Coordinator

Marisa Tomei

Transaction Coordinator
Jennifer Valenzuela FIRE Realty Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

Jennifer Valenzuela

Administrative Assistant

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Build your Real Estate Portfolio

Known as the best investor-friendly real estate team in Metro Detroit, FIRE Realty Team has helped hundreds of investors purchase profitable investment properties throughout the area. We assist clients by educating them, searching for prime deals, and analyzing investments to ensure high returns.

Named after the FIRE movement. “Financial Independence Retire Early”, our mission is to help investors achieve financial freedom and build lasting wealth. All of our agents are investors themselves, so we understand your goals and know exactly what you're looking for. Ready to get started?

What Our Customers Have to Say
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Sara Stawarz
August 26, 2026
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I had an excellent experience working with Mike. From start to finish, he was incredibly attentive to detail, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making the process as smooth as possible. He answered every question thoroughly, and stayed on top of all the little details that can easily get overlooked during a real estate transaction. I always felt like I was in good hands and never felt rushed or pressured. Mike’s communication, professionalism, and attention to detail really stood out, and he went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled properly. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a realtor who is trustworthy, thorough, responsive, and truly cares about his clients.
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Alec Sherman-Brown
July 6, 2026
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Tadoh Munji was a pleasure to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile. I hope to work with him again in the future.
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Y David Carrazana
June 30, 2026
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Awesome team, on point and always helpful. Matt Hibbs was great.
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Lee Sandt
June 9, 2026
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Matt Hibbs was my real estate agent from the FIRE TEAM. I can not say enough good things about Matt. Very professional and knowledgeable. He goes above and beyond what is required to help get the job done. He is very easy to get ahold of. I would recommend him to anyone and I will def. be using him again.
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Paul Tomei
May 19, 2026
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Outstanding from start to finish every team member was 5 starts and beyond The best home buying experience I have ever had hands down!!
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Adam Shen
May 18, 2026
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Terri sold my property off market very fast. It was an absolute pleasure. She resolved a lot of issues that came up professionally and promptly.
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CherryGlen Ventures
May 8, 2026
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Great experience with the FIRE realty team - Terri Burch has just been fantastic to work with; knowledgeable, informative, quick response time, down-to-earth insights. Looking forward to our next one!
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Phil Novack
May 5, 2026
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We had a great experience working with Terri and the whole FIRE Realty team! They were professional, responsive, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. We especially appreciated how clearly they communicated each step and helped us navigate decisions with confidence. Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and we’d absolutely work with them again.
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Hunter Urrea
April 13, 2026
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Had a great experience with their team. Julia was great to work with and I would recommend her and her team. Super responsive, asked me how I liked to work and met me there at each stage.
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Rakesh DR
April 5, 2026
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It was really wonderful experience working with this team for my property purchase, my agent was Michael Ventimiglia who helped me through out the process explaining clearly about all the things I need to know when buying the investment properties and always communicated very well about the things that made me feel confident and comfortable. I will definitely recommend him for buying or selling the properties.

FIRE Realty Team | Action Initiatives

The FIRE movement is about long term financial independence, and we understand that your real estate journey is a marathon, not a sprint. At FIRE Realty Team, success doesn’t stop at the closing table. We are committed to ensuring that your properties provide lasting value for years to come.

We empower our clients by connecting them with a network of trusted local resources, including contractors, property managers, inspectors, insurance agents, and lenders. By surrounding you with qualified partners, we help you seamlessly integrate into the Metro Detroit market, not just buy into it. This is the unique value FIRE Realty Team offers, and it's part of the long term vision we pursue for our clients every day.

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FIRE Realty Team proudly maintains a reputation of 5-star reviews from investors. We specialize in working with new, experienced, and out-of-state investors, helping them identify and analyze the best deals in the Metro Detroit market. As a team of agents who actively invest locally, we take pride in being experts at sourcing high quality deals and providing the support investors need to start and grow their portfolios.