The care, strategy, and professionalism your move deserves

Julie Picknell holding a plate of baked cookies

With more than 26 years of real estate experience, over 1,500 homes sold, and more than $300 million in sales volume, Julie has built her reputation on more than results.

Her background in marketing and psychology gives her a rare advantage: she understands how to position a home, how buyers make decisions, and how to guide sellers through what can be a deeply emotional process.

$300M+

in total sales volume — a track record of trusted results.

26+

years of real estate experience in the Ann Arbor market.

1,500+

homes sold with thoughtful strategy and personal care.

99%

of Julie's homes sell at the open house, powered by pre-marketing most sellers never experience.

Strategic Pricing
Custom Marketing
The Launch Weekend
White Glove Close

Positioned based on real market data, buyer psychology, and neighborhood-specific trends, not guesswork.

Tailored digital campaigns, high-end visual storytelling, and targeted pre-marketing designed to capture qualified buyers before launch day.

An intentional, event-style open house designed to build peak buyer excitement, generate urgency, and drive strong early offers.

End-to-end transaction management, skilled negotiation, and meticulous detail oversight designed to deliver a seamless, stress-free closing.

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Featured Ann Arbor Area Homes

Whether you are searching for your next home or watching the local market before you sell, these properties offer a glimpse into the level of presentation, marketing, and care Julie brings to every listing.

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“Real estate is personal, and I believe every client deserves more than market knowledge, they deserve clear guidance, steady energy, and a trusted local advocate who understands the communities they call home.”

- Julie Picknell

Mother. Art Enthusiast. Elite Real Estate Advisor.

Most Agents List. Julie Launches.

The difference between a home that lingers and one that sells with momentum comes down to strategy. Julie's listings don't wait for buyers — they attract them from day one through pre-marketing, buzz-building, and an intentional open house experience that creates urgency.

Our videos and opening events show how your home lives.

Every Home Has a Narrative. We Make Sure Buyers Hear It.

Julie doesn't just photograph a home and post it online. She tells its story — the morning light in the kitchen, the neighborhood walks, the backyard that hosted 20 years of birthday parties. Buyers don't just see square footage. They see themselves living there.

Most Agents List. Julie Launches.
Every Home Has a Narrative. We Make Sure Buyers Hear It.
Most Agents List. Julie Launches.
Every Home Has a Narrative. We Make Sure Buyers Hear It.

Backed By a Team That Moves With You

Julie is the brand, strategist, and trusted guide behind The Picknell Team, but she’s also quick to credit the team behind every successful sale. From preparation and marketing to communication, showings, follow-up, and client care, The Picknell Team keeps the process organized, responsive, and detail-focused. Sellers benefit from Julie’s personal leadership, backed by a team clients consistently describe as knowledgeable, attentive, creative, and committed.

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“Washtenaw County has a unique feeling you only understand once you live here, with each community offering its own distinct personality. For 27 years, my work has gone beyond buying and selling homes to supporting the arts, volunteering, and helping families flourish in the neighborhoods they call home.”

- Julie Picknell

Mother. Art Enthusiast. Elite Real Estate Advisor.

The results speak. So do our clients.

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"Julie sold our home in one weekend, above asking.
Her strategy, marketing, and professionalism made
the entire process feel effortless."

Sarah & Tom R. Burns Park

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"We interviewed five agents. Julie was the only one who showed up with a real plan, not just a price. She
knew the neighborhood, the buyers, and exactly how
to position our home."

Michael K. Barton Hills

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"From the first meeting to closing day, Julie was responsive, strategic, and genuinely caring. She's not
just an agent, she's a partner."

Linda & James P. Old West Side

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Ann Arbor
A city that inspires.

Ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S., Ann Arbor blends world-class culture, top-tier schools, and vibrant neighborhoods. From the energy of Main Street to the charm of tree-lined streets in Burns Park, this is a city that people choose, and choose to stay.

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Burns Park

One of Ann Arbor's most beloved neighborhoods, Burns Park is known for its walkability, century-old trees, and tight- knit community. Julie has sold more homes in Burns Park than any other agent, and she lives there too. If you're buying or selling in Burns Park, there's no one who knows it better.

Ann Arbor aerial

Ann Arbor
A city that inspires.

Ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S., Ann Arbor blends world-class culture, top-tier schools, and vibrant neighborhoods. From the energy of Main Street to the charm of tree-lined streets in Burns Park, this is a city that people choose, and choose to stay.

neighborhood aerial view

Get To Know

Burns Park

One of Ann Arbor's most beloved neighborhoods, Burns Park is known for its walkability, century-old trees, and tight- knit community. Julie has sold more homes in Burns Park than any other agent, and she lives there too. If you're buying or selling in Burns Park, there's no one who knows it better.

Ready to make your move?

Whether you're selling your family home or searching for your next chapter, Julie and The Picknell Team are here to guide every step.