Established in 2003, Zimmer | Glime Real Estate at The Agency - Birmingham has been a prominent player in Michigan’s real estate industry for the past decade. The partnership is led by two dynamic women: Amy Zimmer, an associate broker with 20 years of experience, and Tiffany Glime, an agent with 10 years of experience. The Agency - Birmingham (formerly Hall & Hunter, REALTORS®) has over 70 years in the area and is now partnered with the global, boutique real estate brokerage The Agency to take the family-owned business into the future. The Agency - Birmingham combines the legacy of Southeast Michigan’s premier real estate firm with the global resources of The Agency. This vibrant team continues to expand and thrive as Amy and Tiffany brought on a new partner, Agent Lyn Kennedy, into the mix in October of 2023 to add to their versatility and real estate savvy.

Before entering the real estate industry, Amy was a journalist and Tiffany was a marketing professional for high-tech software companies in Silicon Valley. The journey to Amy and Tiffany’s real estate partnership began after Amy had been in the business for about 10 years and had been looking for the right person to partner with. “Tiffany was on her way to joining Hall & Hunter, and I knew she was ‘the one,’” Amy shared. “We had worked together on the Junior League Membership Placement committee and had a lot of mutual friends.”

After discussing the benefits of becoming partners, Amy and Tiffany sealed the deal. “Our first transaction together was quite a doozy,” Amy recalled with a laugh. “We had a temperamental client, ups and downs with the deal, you name it, but it was a great test of our partnership. It was clear what strengths we each brought to the table as we navigated our way to the closing.” With that first deal, the partners set a cadence that they continue to this day.

One of the things that sets this duo apart is their true partnership that focuses on personalization with the client — something that can be lost in a large team — while also having the benefits of a larger outfit. “Clients will always deal directly with one of us, confirming that they are our priority,” Tiffany explained. “We also have an extensive support staff within our office and from our company, which allow us to share resources from our international team, including in-house, cutting-edge, creative public relations and tech divisions.”

Amy and Tiffany share a passion for the possibilities that technology offers in terms of connecting with clients and marketing. “We believe that technology makes the transaction process easier to manage and something that truly can be handled no matter where the clients are located,” they both explained. “Our weekly social media updates and video tips are something we continue to nurture and grow — and something that we tend to get noticed for, and we work to embrace the newest marketing trends for digital assets.”

The most rewarding aspects of their business are the connections they make with their clients and the ultimate compliment of repeat business or referrals. As a team, they pair well together and build on each other’s strengths. “Amy focuses on marketing and advertising while I come from a psychology background and thrive when working with people and enjoy putting out what I like to call ‘emotional fires,’” Tiffany said. “If you listen carefully, people will reveal a lot of information from the words they choose to the length of a pause in their conversation. This is really helpful during negotiations.”

While they each bring unique talents, both agree that communication is key. “It is a gift to know that I have a yin to my yang and someone who complements my energy and supports me,” Amy said. “I love having someone to celebrate successes with and to also lean on when things are difficult or challenging. Teamwork truly does make the dream work, as cliché as it sounds.” 

Zimmer | Glime Real Estate is a supportive and collaborative group that has created a team culture that is like a family. “We treat our clients with the same care that we would treat our own family,” Amy said. “Furthermore, we believe in the power of successful women and in supporting and uplifting others in the business. Our relationships within the real estate community are as important to us as our relationships with our clients and the harmony within our partnership.”

Both Amy and Tiffany have a strong passion for community involvement, leadership and volunteering. Currently, Amy serves as the Alumnae Panhellenics Chair for the National Panhellenic Conference. Additionally, she is closely connected to the Alzheimer’s Association - Michigan Chapter, having served on the Detroit Alzheimer’s Walk committee since 2018. Her walk team, Donna’s Bells, fundraises in honor of her mother. Amy is also actively involved with several other local and national organizations, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Delta Delta Delta, Daughters of the American Revolution - Piety Hill Chapter, Junior League of Birmingham and Christ Child Society of Detroit. 

As for Tiffany, in addition to her work with nonprofit organizations, she has volunteered as the event chair for The Community House “Birmingham Home Tour” for the second consecutive year. She is also a member of the Seaholm Booster Board, supporting her children’s sports teams.

Both women believe in the core values of hard work, dedication to their clients, and being honest, accountable and savvy when it comes to pricing. “Honesty and integrity are values that we both hold dearly,” Tiffany said. “We also prioritize having fun. If it’s always about work, you don’t really get to build your bond of trust, understanding and confidence in each other.” Echoing Tiffany’s statement, Amy shared, “You always want to work with someone who supports you and who you can laugh with, too!”

The Agency - Birmingham is a brokerage built on trust and collaboration, and the Zimmer | Glime team exemplifies that sentiment. Their extensive experience, passion for technology and commitment to their clients set them apart in Michigan’s real estate industry. Their partnership is a model for successful women in business while they strive to uplift and support others in the industry.