We loved working with Michael. 3 years ago we got in touch with Michael when we decided that we wanted to buy a home in the NC mountains. He is very familiar with the area and understood what we wanted. Michael helped us find a great home. This past year we decided to move up to the golf course on Beech Mountain and once again used Michael. He is kind and professional and sold our house. He is the best, he knows the area, he knows vendors and can help with getting your house ready to put on the market. We definitely recommend using him!

Michael was able to secure a buyer promptly for us.

Michael was absolutely amazing and provided a topnotch experience for our family. He was always honest, transparent and helpful. Michael went above and beyond our expectations. His understanding of the market was uncanny and he predicted/told us what he thought would happen, and it did come through! Michael stayed with us through the entire process and I could not recommend him enough to anyone and everyone in the area!

Michael went above and beyond to assist both Monna and I. He was very thorough in explaining the processes and his actions demonstrated that he was a highly ethical person.

My husband and I have bought and sold 6 homes in the last 18 years. Michael Parkinson was the best realtor we had in all of those experiences. “One size fits all” is NOT Michael’s approach to real estate sales. His approach was tailored and supportive of our particular needs. From start to finish, Michael took care of everything. He even arranged for movers and coordinated the moving process. And one of the best things.....He Answers His Phone! You are never left leaving a message or wondering if you will get a timely reply. You would do yourself a favor by calling Michael if and when you need a realtor.

Michael was a pleasure to work with. From start to finish he was extremely detailed and kept me in the loop at all times with our purchase of our home. I would highly recommend him to anyone that was looking to buy or sell.

Michael met me at my hotel. He immediately took me to visit 2 condos and one mountain home as I’d requested. I loved the house and made an offer. We closed 6 weeks later. Michael helped me long distance with getting the appraisal done, having the water checked, and making arrangements for having the fireplace changed from wood burning to propane. It has been an effortless process for me. All I had to really do was sign the mortgage paperwork. I’d recommend him without any hesitation.

We listed our home fully expecting a sale to take some time. Instead, Michael connected us with a buyer on the first day of the listing! We had been nervous about the complications of Covid and bringing people into our home, but Michael ensured our safety and that of potential buyers by providing gloves and disposable booties along with hand sanitizer for all to use. He was professional, thorough, and more than accommodating. We were well informed throughout the process, including closing. We happily offer our highest recommendation for Michael.

Having dealt with a dozen plus realtors over 40 years i can say “hands down” Michael is the BEST....he found us the Perfect home and has been beyond helpful after the closing ...since we are arranging everything long distance He has been unbelievable helpful and responsive Bruce and Randy Fox Banner Elk

The great American downsizing phenomenon had hit our household and we were striving to simplify our lives. This task was not taken lightly since selling and purchasing a new home brings inherent risk. What if we find our dream home to purchase but cannot sell our existing home? What if we go under contract with our existing home without finding our dream home? Michael Parkinson and Samantha Benfield of Keller Williams in Boone, made this endeavor a reality. Without their positive approach, encouragement and local market expertise, I would have abandoned our vision. It helps to have a solid team on your side to work both the listing of your current home and to locate the new home to fit your needs. Michael and Samantha were proactive throughout the process: selecting the photographer, detailing the MLS listing, arranging for needed repairs in the home to be sold, providing recommendations on the offer to purchase and attending the closing to ensure a smooth transition between the sell and the purchase. Michael and Samantha, being the infinite optimists, assured my wife Robin and me that everything will work out. We felt we had good friends who were available to carry us through this unnerving time of our lives. Selecting Michael and Samantha was the best decision we could have made and we will always be grateful to both of them for their unyielding support.

Michael was our realtor when we purchased our vacation home in 2014 and he did an excellent job for us then. We just sold the same property in Banner Elk, NC and asked Michael to represent us again. He did an outstanding job in explain the sale process, what we should do or consider before putting the home on the market, and really coordinated all the activities for us, since we didn't have to. He has an excellent understanding of the area, the pricing for properties, and the entire process. The first weekend it was on the market, the property was shown 4 times and we received 3 offers, two from Michael's personal clients. We have the highest regard for Michael and highly recommend him to any potential buyer or seller.

Michael had two full ask offers on our house in less than 3 weeks! Amazing! We’ve now bought and sold 4 houses with Michael and love working with him as a realtor and now friend. He is a wonderful, dedicated, and calm realtor who gets business done quickly and quietly. He removes stress and delays from every part of the buying and selling process. His diligence and kindness well known in the Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk area! Hire Michael today!