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I met Michael at one of his open houses in River North. The furniture was laid out beautifully, the home was pristine, and it was clear no detail was spared in its presentation. We toured the home with him, and as we walked from room to room, we both were drawn to his humble personality and wealth of knowledge. He understood and could articulate in great detail both the furnishings of the home and the vision of potential renovations for those areas we felt were less suited to our lifestyle. While he was careful not to promise or claim any uncertainties example, (can we remove this wall), he knew so much that few questions were left unanswered. He was also well informed of both the history of the neighborh…I met Michael at one of his open houses in River North. The furniture was laid out beautifully, the home was pristine, and it was clear no detail was spared in its presentation. We toured the home with him, and as we walked from room to room, we both were drawn to his humble personality and wealth of knowledge. He understood and could articulate in great detail both the furnishings of the home and the vision of potential renovations for those areas we felt were less suited to our lifestyle. While he was careful not to promise or claim any uncertainties example, (can we remove this wall), he knew so much that few questions were left unanswered. He was also well informed of both the history of the neighborhood and the likely future including new zoning laws, developing projects for the future, and education. At the end of that short interaction, we understood that he was the top broker and we would like him to help us find our home. Over the course of the next six months, Michael guided us through the home purchasing process. As first-time home buyers, we were wary of pitfalls along the way and Michael was unbelievably helpful making himself available at all hours of the day and on very short notice. Michael took us on countless visits to properties in our desired location. He was bluntly honest and forthcoming about each property's positives and negatives. He was not interested in a quick sale, he was above all concerned with its value to us as a home and as an investment. We looked for nearly six months, which included a failed bid, but we finally found our dream home. Once we finally had an offer accepted, Michael was very accessible during the due diligence, inspection, law review, and closing. Michael checked in every step of the way, and he was a guiding light in what we learned is often a chaotic process. We are very happy with our decision to buy the home and that we chose Michael as our broker. We would highly recommend him, as he was invaluable to us and our home search.
As an executive-level manager in the service industry, I find myself working with a lot of people who over promise and under deliver. Sadly, that seems to be the standard in a lot of industries these days. People just don’t do what they say anymore. Michael, however, defies this trend and over-delivers on all fronts, all the time, even if you don’t ask him. I’ve worked with him multiple times, most recently as a first-time homebuyer, and I always feel like he’s given me a standard of service that just doesn’t exist anywhere else. He’s so sensitive to his client’s needs, which was huge for me. As a first-time home buyer, I never realized how much the process might wear on me. With someone as capable and qu…As an executive-level manager in the service industry, I find myself working with a lot of people who over promise and under deliver. Sadly, that seems to be the standard in a lot of industries these days. People just don’t do what they say anymore. Michael, however, defies this trend and over-delivers on all fronts, all the time, even if you don’t ask him. I’ve worked with him multiple times, most recently as a first-time homebuyer, and I always feel like he’s given me a standard of service that just doesn’t exist anywhere else. He’s so sensitive to his client’s needs, which was huge for me. As a first-time home buyer, I never realized how much the process might wear on me. With someone as capable and qualified as Michael on my team, the process was much less stressful for me. If I got overwhelmed or frustrated with how things were going, he was always happy to put the situation in perspective based on past clients. And when he wasn’t trying to calm my nerves, he was making me laugh. It was always more enjoyable speaking about the process with him lightening the mood. His sophistication and style are unmatched in the industry, but I think his most valuable trait is his straightforward attitude. The man knows what he’s talking about and he isn’t afraid to tell you if you’re wrong. During our search, I remember there was this one house I really wanted, but Michael steered me away from it because he thought it wouldn’t be a smart long-term business decision. I wasn’t happy at first, but ultimately, I realized that he was just looking out for my well-being. I think that totally separates him from the pack. This is the fourth time I’ve worked with Michael, and I’d recommend anyone with a busy working life to use his services or anyone for that matter. He answers your questions and concerns before you even have them, and he’ll lead the process while you sit back. Super positive all around! Thank you!
I hired Michael in late October of 2016 when the market wasn’t doing so great. I had already had the property on the market for several months at that point. I have a broker's license, so I initially tried to sell it myself last spring. After a few months on my own, I hired a friend to give it a shot. That didn’t work either, so I wound up hiring Michael for his intimate knowledge of the landscape. He had sold another unit in my building previously and everything I had heard from that experience sounded positive. Even though the market wasn’t doing well when I started working with Michael, he convinced me to be patient and was attentive to all my needs throughout our work together. He called me after ever…I hired Michael in late October of 2016 when the market wasn’t doing so great. I had already had the property on the market for several months at that point. I have a broker's license, so I initially tried to sell it myself last spring. After a few months on my own, I hired a friend to give it a shot. That didn’t work either, so I wound up hiring Michael for his intimate knowledge of the landscape. He had sold another unit in my building previously and everything I had heard from that experience sounded positive. Even though the market wasn’t doing well when I started working with Michael, he convinced me to be patient and was attentive to all my needs throughout our work together. He called me after every showing and kept me updated on all the local real estate trends. He also made a few aesthetic recommendations to help sell the unit at a higher price. The detailed market data he provided me kept me faithful in his commitment to making the sale most brokers wouldn’t go through all that work. Eventually, I received an offer on the property, but it was lower than I had wanted. Michael took the initiative to negotiate with the buyer, and we eventually landed on a price everyone was happy with. And when we closed the deal a few days ago, I found out it was the highest sale in my building in the past 12 months. I really have to hand it to Michael for his guidance and expertise. Without him, I might still be looking for a buyer today. If you’re selling in River North, this is the guy to trust.
Ten years ago, Michael was the listing broker when my husband and my brother bought our condo in River North and when it came time for us to sell it, we decided to hire him rather than work with the agent who helped us in the purchase. We started the process in the late summer and listed the unit right after Labor Day. Throughout the process, Michael was super attentive to all our needs and it was apparent that he was working his hardest to make the sale. I definitely feel like he went the extra mile by coordinating and collecting bids with all the vendors for inspection items we agreed to fix. We never discussed him taking the lead with those details, but he made our lives so much easier by doing that fo…Ten years ago, Michael was the listing broker when my husband and my brother bought our condo in River North and when it came time for us to sell it, we decided to hire him rather than work with the agent who helped us in the purchase. We started the process in the late summer and listed the unit right after Labor Day. Throughout the process, Michael was super attentive to all our needs and it was apparent that he was working his hardest to make the sale. I definitely feel like he went the extra mile by coordinating and collecting bids with all the vendors for inspection items we agreed to fix. We never discussed him taking the lead with those details, but he made our lives so much easier by doing that for us. When it came to getting the unit sold, Michael was very proactive in finding prospective buyers. We didn’t really know the market well or who to talk to, but he was always out there networking and marketing on our behalf. And after every show, he would call us and give us a detailed report of what the potential buyer liked or didn’t like and whether he thought they might want to make an offer. I would recommend him in a heartbeat, just for his diligent commitment to communication. After taking Michael’s advice and remaining patient, we were able to get the unit sold earlier this month. He knows how to get the deal done, and we couldn’t be more appreciative.
Around 13 years ago I bought my unit at 520 N Huron, Michael represented the seller, and have been very happy there. This past January, I decided it was time to put it on the market, so I decided to get in touch with Michael again. He’s sold a bunch of units in the building and I figured he could bring me a good return on my investment. I hadn’t done much with the place during the time I lived there, and when Michael saw my unit, he recommended that I renovate before selling in order to get the best price. I was busy with work and had another house being remodeled at the time, so I told him I didn’t think I’d have time to coordinate the work. Michael offered to act as the general contractor for the remode…Around 13 years ago I bought my unit at 520 N Huron, Michael represented the seller, and have been very happy there. This past January, I decided it was time to put it on the market, so I decided to get in touch with Michael again. He’s sold a bunch of units in the building and I figured he could bring me a good return on my investment. I hadn’t done much with the place during the time I lived there, and when Michael saw my unit, he recommended that I renovate before selling in order to get the best price. I was busy with work and had another house being remodeled at the time, so I told him I didn’t think I’d have time to coordinate the work. Michael offered to act as the general contractor for the remodel and had everything done in a month. We put the unit on the market on March 1st, had an offer by March 3rd, and closed out the sale just a few days ago. I was really happy to have Michael take the lead on the remodel. Without the updated fixtures, he wasn’t sure if the sale would have gone so well. In comparison to some of the other brokers I’ve worked with, he was definitely the most hands-on and upfront. He knows what works, takes charge, and gets the job done. Couldn’t have asked for a better selling experience.
We have used Michael for all of our Chicago real estate transactions. We are repeat clients of his because he has a personal touch that is rare to find in this industry. We most recently worked with Michael on the sale of our River North condo. Michael was always responsive, respectful, and fought for us! He is meticulous about his work and he always listened to and adapted approaches to meet our needs. The best quality about Michael is that he is trustworthy. With the sale of something so personal, you need someone like Michael who is forthright and honest. If you need a broker who is reliable, responsive, respectful, persistent, and proactive, this is your guy! We cannot thank him enough for his time an…We have used Michael for all of our Chicago real estate transactions. We are repeat clients of his because he has a personal touch that is rare to find in this industry. We most recently worked with Michael on the sale of our River North condo. Michael was always responsive, respectful, and fought for us! He is meticulous about his work and he always listened to and adapted approaches to meet our needs. The best quality about Michael is that he is trustworthy. With the sale of something so personal, you need someone like Michael who is forthright and honest. If you need a broker who is reliable, responsive, respectful, persistent, and proactive, this is your guy! We cannot thank him enough for his time and dedication to the sale of our property. Would not have picked anyone else to guide us through these rough times.
Michael represented us as buyers, while also representing the sellers of a property at the Montgomery. My husband often looks at real estate online and in mid-December, he noticed a listing in the Montgomery. We've always liked the building and were friends and neighbors of Michael in the past, so it was nice to see a listing we were interested in with a friendly face. We called Michael who picked up even though boarding a flight and he set up a showing with his assistant. We decided to take a second look but waited for Michaels's return since he knows my tastes well. Michael helped us envision what the unit could look like with modest improvements. Bottom line, Michaels's knowledge of the market, respons…Michael represented us as buyers, while also representing the sellers of a property at the Montgomery. My husband often looks at real estate online and in mid-December, he noticed a listing in the Montgomery. We've always liked the building and were friends and neighbors of Michael in the past, so it was nice to see a listing we were interested in with a friendly face. We called Michael who picked up even though boarding a flight and he set up a showing with his assistant. We decided to take a second look but waited for Michaels's return since he knows my tastes well. Michael helped us envision what the unit could look like with modest improvements. Bottom line, Michaels's knowledge of the market, responsiveness to his clients, and resourcefulness with a list of high-quality contractors was a huge factor.
It is with pleasure and gratitude that we share comments about our experience with Michael. Michael has to be the most knowledgeable and professional real estate broker in Chicago. He is a great listener and was quickly able to understand our needs and goals. In our particular situation, there were many rough spots on the road to closing, and in every instance, Michael was a great help. Michael is also able to provide recommendations for any experts needed to make the property your dream home. It would be hard to envision someone doing a better job than Michael or being anything but happy in choosing to work with him. Michael is clearly in a class by himself. Thank you!
Michael is the epitome of what a realtor should be. My wife and I used his services to sell our condo on the Gold Coast. His keen knowledge of how the system really works in Chicago was vital in the process of the sale. His no-nonsense but understanding and attentive qualities allowed for my wife and me to be involved when we needed to be and not be involved if we didn't need to know that Michael was taking care of everything concerning our needs and desires. I would recommend Michael and his team without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Michael and his team are beyond exceptional. They leave no stone left unturned and made the entire buying process in the city seamless. Michael always made us feel like we were his priority. He is a strong negotiator and communicator. We felt completely taken care of in all aspects of this process just like we were his family. We have lived in many places and bought and sold several homes. Our experience with Michael by far was the best. I would recommend Michael without any hesitation to anyone in need of a real estate agent.
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