Michael Bartus

We were out-of-state buyers moving back to Minnesota on a compressed timeline. We could only look for houses in approximately four days before returning to our previous home. Michael ensured our short time was worth the trip. In two days, Michael had set up around fifteen showings and worked to add other listings quickly as we refined what we were looking to purchase. By the time we left we had an offer in on our new home. Michael is professional and listened to what we had to say. Instead of only pointing out the positives for each showing, he also pointed out the negatives, which is what we asked him to do for us. This was very helpful in choosing our home and he is what we wanted in a realtor. Thanks Michael!

Michael was absolutely fantastic to work with. We had some unexpected issues come out with the sale of our home and Michael was a voice of reason and expert to guide us through the process. He is extremely hard-working, an excellent communicator, and somebody that is in your corner. You sincerely appreciated the regular updates check-in and also the very transparent conversations. I would highly recommend working with Michael.

Michael was exceptional throughout the entire process of selling my home. His communication style stood out from day one — clear, consistent, and always proactive. I never had to wonder what was happening because he kept me informed at every step. His market knowledge was equally impressive; he understood the local trends, priced the home strategically, and positioned it perfectly to attract strong interest. When it came time to negotiate, Michael strongly representing the seller's interest, demonstrated real skill in securing terms that exceeded my expectations while keeping the process smooth and stress‑free. His professionalism was evident in every interaction, and I always felt confident that I was in capable hands. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and results‑driven realtor

We've worked with Michael for years, and he's helped us purchase four properties, along with countless home tours and offers that didn't end up working out. He also helped us sell one of our homes. Having worked with him on both the buying and selling side, we can confidently say he's someone we trust completely. One of the things we appreciate most about Michael is that he genuinely cares about finding the right home for his clients—not just closing a transaction. He takes the time to understand what you're looking for and never pressures you into making a decision. He's incredibly patient, thoughtful in answering questions, and always willing to explain the details so you feel confident throughout the process. We've recommended Michael to friends and family, and they've all commented on the same qualities: his honesty, professionalism, and genuine concern for helping them find the right fit. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent.

He was an excellent communicator. He answered all of our questions about suburban and city homes. There were elements of houses that we didn’t know about, coming from another state and he shared those with us as he guided my partner and I through the houses. He has an extensive list of resources to share! If you don’t go with Mike Bartus, you may be at a disadvantage!

We had a great experience with Michael, and have already recommended him to friends/family. He's kind, patient and responsive. He is experienced and professional. I am still in awe how he was able to negotiate and close on our house after we thought we had lost it to another offer, but he made it happen. We couldn't be more grateful to him!