Michael was so comfortable to work with. I felt like he was an old friend. He anticipated everything that needed to be done and solved issues before I could worry about them. I would recommend him a hundred times over to anyone needing a realtor! He has his seller's interest as his top priority and makes a sale seem effortless! Kudos for a wonderful person!!!!
Michael was instrumental in guiding us through the buying process right up to closing and beyond. He explained terms we didn’t understand in a way a lay person could understand. Our purchase went through without a hitch.
Michael was very customer service focused. I would definitely use him again.
Having just completed a house buy with Michael he was my first choice when I decided to sell my other property. He got it on the market in no time with photos and flyers and lots of exposure. We negotiated the terms to my great satisfaction. It sold in four days for cash and way above asking! Forget those discount brokers, nobody will compare with Michael when it comes to selling your property. You get what you pay for! Two thumbs up!
Micheal worked tirelessly to find me the perfect house! He was ready at a moment’s notice for all the homes I wanted to look at as they came up, and there were a lot of them! He was tuned into my needs even when sometimes I wasn’t! When we finally found the right house he walked me through the process and negotiated for a great result. Highly recommended, he is professional and always on top of everything that needed to be done. Excellent experience in a crazy buyers market!
I was referred to Michael by a friend. I was planning a move from out of state to a permanent residence in Bradenton/Sarasota. I made 2 trips to the area and was looking for a new job as well. I met Michael during my weeklong visit, though we had already been communicating via email and he was very conscientious about my budget needs and my "wish list". I was sent listings by him regularly and I even asked him about some I was seeing too. He was extremely patient and very honest with me about parts of town and making me think about the "long term" of my new home. My time frame was limited, and I needed/wanted to make a fast decision. He spent 2 days showing me homes and when I found my "happy place" he immediately contacted the selling agent and got the ball rolling. I had to finalize everything via long distance and Michael went out of his way to arrange inspections and communications with the selling agent. I always tell people I had the best realtor ever! I have even recommended him to a friend of mine looking to relocate to this area. I am SO Happy on my new home! Thank you to Michael!
Michael is a great professional! Michael was always the consummate professional in my lengthy purchase path. We looked at numerous potential homes and he always listened to my wish list and led me patiently through many options. He always came prepared to evaluate the pros and cons when looking at a property and was very gracious with his time, even when asking to go back numerous times to view a potential home purchase. I would highly recommend Michael!
Michael was always the consummate professional in my lengthy purchase path. We looked at numerous potential homes and he always listened to my wish list and led me patiently through many options. He always came prepared to evaluate the pros and cons when looking at a property and was very gracious with his time, even when asking to go back numerous times to view a potential home purchase. I would highly recommend Michael!
My experience with Michael was far above amazing. He always listened to my concerns and executed them with respect, poise and professionalism. Continued transparency throughout the entire transaction, since I am out of state this was crucial for me as a seller. He is one of a kind and I am so thankful to have had him handle the sale of my Nana's villa. I will always consider Michael to have a classic approach and a step above the rest!
Michael entered our lives at a critical time of personal loss. His in depth knowledge of the market, keen ability to access the property and formulate a winning, personalized plan of action where accompanied by a positive attitude and an extraordinary work ethic. Thank You, Michael! We are forever grateful for all of your efforts.
Michael Ballantyne was that rare combination of professional elegance and focused approach during the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. He had the clear-sighted goal of securing the best deal for us while sincerely going beyond the call of duty in every detail. He is completely accessible and had an amazingly positive way of supporting us through the complexity of it all. A real gentleman and a pleasure to work with.
