More than a house.
A place that feels
like home.
Olivia and Ethan are a real estate team helping families across Northeast Ohio buy and sell with clarity, strategy, and genuine care.
A real estate experience built around you.
We believe a home is one of the most personal decisions a family will ever make. Every detail of our process is designed to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to that moment.
Clarity
No guesswork, no pressure. We walk you through every step so you always know what's next and why it matters.
Strategy
Pricing, positioning, negotiating — built on data and refined by local market intuition you can only earn here.
Local Insight
From Hudson schools to Akron condos to Lake Erie sunsets — we know the neighborhoods that shape your life.
Care
You are not a transaction. You are a family we get to walk alongside through one of life's biggest moves.
Find a home that moves you.
Whether you are buying your first home or your fifth, we tune the search around what matters most — neighborhood, lifestyle, long-term value — and bring the kind of negotiation that protects your offer and your peace of mind.
- Personalized search across MLS, off-market, and coming-soon inventory
- Lender, inspector & contractor introductions you can actually trust
- Negotiation strategy built on real comps and local context
- Closing-day support that keeps the process calm
List with intention. Sell with confidence.
Your home deserves more than a sign in the yard. We bring editorial-grade photography, staging consultation, targeted digital marketing, and pricing strategy that makes buyers stop scrolling — and start writing offers.
- Editorial photo, video & drone direction
- Pre-list prep, staging guidance & contractor connections
- Pricing strategy grounded in current Northeast Ohio data
- Targeted digital marketing across social, search & syndication
Featured listings.
A curated selection of homes currently on the market or coming soon through The Schmikla Team. Inquire for private showings.
Words from our clients.
Every home has a story. Every story starts with trust. Here are a few of the families we've had the honor of walking alongside.
The neighborhoods we call home.
A taste of the Northeast Ohio communities we know best — each with its own character, schools, and reasons families fall in love with them.
Let's talk about your next chapter.
Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or simply curious about the Northeast Ohio market, we'd love to be a resource for you.
Built on faith.
Driven by relationships.
We believe real estate is about people first. Houses second. Numbers somewhere after that.
Our business is built around growing Christ's Kingdom, being a trusted resource for the families we serve, and valuing relationships over transactions.
We've found that when you take care of people well — when you listen, advise honestly, and show up consistently — the rest takes care of itself. We aren't here to be the loudest agents in Northeast Ohio. We're here to be the most trusted ones for the families who choose to walk with us.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."— Colossians 3:23
What we stand on.
Four convictions that shape every conversation, every showing, every closing.
Faith over fear.
We lead with integrity, transparency, and the conviction that doing right by people always wins.
Relationships over transactions.
The closing isn't the finish line. We're here for the housewarming, the second move, and the friend you refer ten years from now.
Home over house.
A house is square footage. A home is where life happens. Our job is to help you tell the difference — and find the right one.
Excellence over hurry.
We take the time to do it right — pricing, marketing, negotiating — because slow, thoughtful work is how the best outcomes are made.
Ethan Crecco.
Ethan grew up in Northeast Ohio and never lost his love for it. He brings strategy, calm under pressure, and a builder's eye to every transaction — whether he's helping a first-time buyer write their first offer or guiding a seller through a multi-offer week.
He believes a great agent should be part advisor, part advocate, and part friend. He's all three.
Olivia Brummert.
Olivia leads with warmth, intention, and a sharp eye for the details that make a house feel like home. From styling and staging guidance to thoughtful client communication, she makes the process feel as elevated as the homes we sell.
She believes every family deserves to feel known — not just sold to.
RE/MAX Results.
We are proud to operate as The Schmikla Team under RE/MAX Results — one of the most respected names in Ohio real estate. The brokerage gives us global reach, deep marketing infrastructure, and the relationships that benefit every client we serve.
Let's start a conversation.
We'd love to hear about where you are, where you're hoping to go, and how we can help you get there.
Buy with clarity.
The right home, found through the right process. Here's how we help you get there.
Discovery
We sit down to understand your timeline, lifestyle, must-haves, and the dream behind the search.
Strategy
We connect you with trusted lenders, set up tailored property alerts, and map a realistic plan.
Search & Tour
Curated showings, off-market opportunities, and honest feedback on every home we see together.
Offer & Close
Sharp negotiation, transparent paperwork, and steady support through inspection, appraisal & keys-in-hand.
An advocate, not just an agent.
- Access to coming-soon and off-market homes through our broker network
- Honest input on what's worth offering on — and what to walk away from
- A trusted bench of lenders, inspectors, contractors & attorneys
- Negotiation strategy that protects your money and your timeline
- Communication that doesn't disappear after the offer is accepted
Buyer FAQ.
A few questions we hear most often. Don't see yours? Ask us directly.
Ready to start your search?
Tell us what you're looking for. We'll handle the rest.
List with intention.
Your home is more than a listing — and the way we market it should prove it.
Pre-List Strategy
A walk-through, market analysis, and an honest plan for what — if anything — to do before launch.
Styling & Story
Staging guidance and editorial photo, video & drone direction that makes buyers stop scrolling.
Targeted Launch
Social, search, syndication, agent networks & curated buyer outreach — coordinated for maximum exposure.
Negotiate & Close
Offer review, expert negotiation, and steady management of inspection, appraisal & closing day.
Editorial-grade presentation. Strategic reach.
We treat every home like the most important listing on the market — because to the family selling it, it is. Our marketing is intentionally elevated and meticulously distributed.
- Professional photography, drone & cinematic video
- Magazine-style property brochures and digital tours
- Targeted Instagram, Facebook & Google campaigns
- MLS optimization & syndication across 200+ portals
- Direct outreach to our agent and buyer network
- Open house experiences buyers actually want to attend
Curious what your home is worth today?
Get a complimentary, no-obligation valuation grounded in current Northeast Ohio data — and a real conversation, not an algorithm.
Get Your Home Valuation →Thinking about selling?
Let's start with a conversation. No pressure, no commitment — just clarity.
Build wealth where you live.
Northeast Ohio remains one of the most opportunity-rich real estate markets in the country. We help investors find their place in it.
From first rental to scaled portfolio.
Whether you're buying your first investment property or growing a multi-door portfolio, we bring the data, off-market relationships, and strategic thinking to help you make confident moves.
- Single-family rentals, multi-family, and small commercial
- BRRRR, buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, and house-hack strategies
- Off-market and pre-MLS inventory through our broker network
- Trusted contractor, property manager & lender relationships
- Cash-flow, cap-rate & ROI analysis on every opportunity
Why Northeast Ohio.
Strong fundamentals, fair entry prices, and steady appreciation — for the patient investor, this market remains one of the best in the country.
Affordability
Entry price points well below national average, with room for both cash flow and appreciation.
Stability
Diversified employment, major hospital systems, and strong rental demand year over year.
Inventory
From Cleveland duplexes to Akron singles to Hudson estates — meaningful variety across strategies.
Network
Trusted contractors, property managers and lenders make scaling realistic, not theoretical.
Ready to invest with intention?
Let's talk through your goals and map a strategy that fits where you are now and where you want to be.
Curated homes.
A selection of properties currently on the market, coming soon, or available privately through The Schmikla Team.
Don't see the one?
Many of our best deals never make the public market. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll start the search.
The neighborhoods we know best.
From historic downtowns to leafy suburbs to lakefront escapes — these are the places we live, serve, and recommend.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us about your lifestyle, your priorities, and your timeline. We'll help you find the community that fits.
More than reviews.
Stories.
Every home represents a season — a beginning, a new chapter, a return home. Here are a few of the families we've been honored to walk alongside.
We're invested in Northeast Ohio
far beyond the closing table.
A portion of every closing supports local ministries, school programs, and community causes that matter to the families we serve. Ask us about the organizations we partner with — we'd love to share.
Will your story be next?
We'd love to hear what you're hoping for in your next home — and what we can do to help.
Smart moves, made simple.
Free guides, market updates, and tools to help you make confident decisions — whether you're buying, selling, or simply curious.
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What is your home worth today?
A real number from a real person — grounded in current Northeast Ohio market data and the kind of insight only local agents can offer.
More than a number.
A valuation should come with context — not just a price. Here's what you'll get from us.
A Real Range
Not an algorithm. A thoughtful price range based on current comps, condition, and the moment in the market.
Local Insight
How your specific neighborhood is performing — what's selling fast, what's lingering, and why.
Strategy Notes
What would move the needle most before listing — and what to skip. Honest, no upsell.
No Pressure
If you're not selling for years, we still want to help. A great agent is a long-term resource, not a short-term sales pitch.
Let's talk.
We'd love to hear from you — whether you're ready to make a move or just exploring options.
By Phone
216-379-5086
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The Schmikla Team
at RE/MAX Results
Northeast Ohio
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