Michael  Tessaro

Michael Tessaro

REALTOR® / Sales & Marketing Consultant / Director at Intero Real Estate Services
DRE: 00868159
  •   5   (54 reviews)

Michael's sales performance at a glance

See how Michael has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

5
Reviews
2
Properties for sale
10
Sold properties
$1.1m
Average sale price
$11m
Total sales value

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About Michael

The San Francisco Bay Area is often referred to as the “Gateway to Silicon Valley” it sits adjacent to the heart of the tech world and offers something for everyone. The mild Mediterranean climate, cultural diversity and easy access to anywhere you want to be, make this a desirable and fast paced real estate market. Markets like this demand a special kind of REALTOR®, one who knows this market, has a keen negotiating ability, marketing expertise and a dedication to client care. You have found that REALTOR® when you work with Michael Tessaro. Born and raised in the Bay Area and started selling real estate in 1984 when he was 18 years old. He is a true Native Son with a deep understanding of this special place and the myriad of communities and housing opportunities available. While Michael sells all over the San Francisco Bay Area his special love and focus of his business is where he was raised – the East Bay - Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. These counties are a collection of individual neighborhoods each with its own ambience, architecture and housing options and Michael knows them all: If your ideal community has abundant choices for entertainment and quaint quirky restaurants and shops then the “Tri-Cities” of Fremont, Union City and Newark are for you. If you are looking for a town with an “old west” flavor Michael can show you Pleasanton where they use to hold a cattle drive down main street every year. Are you the traditional type? Then Michael might suggest Danville or Atherton with its beautiful sprawling homes in rolling, wooded hills. Do you want to see it all, then ask Michael for his Grand Tour, you won’t be disappointed. Whatever your desire - lifestyle, location, amenities or neighborhood, Michael can help you find just the home or investment. This is the place where Michael works, plays and loves, this is his backyard. When you are selling, Michael can help you determine value, outline a comprehensive marketing strategy, and negotiate successfully on your behalf. Ask to see Michael’s Unique Marketing Plan to attract multiple qualified buyers optimizing the selling price of your property. But, most importantly Michael will:  Respond promptly to all communication  Provide an edited list of all contractors for necessary work on your property  Negotiate strongly and skillfully on your behalf  Assist you in evaluating the merits of all offers If you are a buyer, Michael is an “active listener” who will educate you about current market conditions, explain the buying process, help you find an acceptable lender if you need a mortgage and additionally:  Provide a list of high quality, licensed inspectors  Provide experienced counsel when writing an offer  Negotiate strongly and skillfully on your behalf  Guide you through the escrow process When you work with Michael Tessaro, you have found not only a caring and competent REALTOR® but an advocate on your behalf. Michael leverages his reputation for honesty, integrity and fair play with his colleagues on behalf of his clients in order to find “off market” listings as well as create smoother and more timely closings. He holds the valuable Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation which means he has been specially trained to help seniors and their families with their special needs. Michael is a problem solver and responds promptly to your communications if Michael says he’ll do it, he does it, just ask his clients Michael Tessaro has partnered with Intero Real Estate Services for their industry reputation, state-of-the-art technology and detailed current market statistics. Call Michael today, make your first call your best call, you’ll be pleased with the results. He has been helping people make all the right moves since 1984.

Michael's reviews

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Michael has 54 reviewsacross 29 different locations, showing 6.
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Michael's qualities as told by our client reviews: patient, detail-oriented, hard-working, clear communication, responsive, reliable, local expert.
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A true Professional
24 days ago
A true Professional

Michael recently helped us navigate a move from San Diego to San Jose where the buying markets are a bit different. We found him by reading reviews online so we weren’t sure what to expect. He personally drove us around to see homes he thought we would be interested in including the surrounding neighborhoods so we could get a feel for what part of town we wanted to live in. He provided good information to use when deciding what should go into the offer without any sort of pressure to do something we would later be uncomfortable with. During the buying process, he kept us updated and informed. Michael has spent years building up a reputation founded on integrity and strong ethics, which was evident by the way his peers responded to him. He’s a pleasure to work with and feels like along time friend by the time your transaction has closed. Our family will be using him for all things real estate and remodeling for years to come.

Buyer review
All in the family
about 1 month ago
All in the family

Michael has been a great family real estate and friend for over 30 years he i the best in the business.

Seller review
Michael Tessaro should be nominated as realtor of the year!
4 months ago
Michael Tessaro should be nominated as realtor of the year!

Michael Tessaro was an excellent communicator. He was attentive to our specific situation and carefully explained the nuances of the real estate market when we had questions. He negotiated effectively on our behalf and calmly addressed all issues as they arose. We heartily recommend this knowledgable and consistently professional realtor!

Seller review
Extremely knowledgeable, reliable and compassionate.
4 months ago
Extremely knowledgeable, reliable and compassionate.

I cannot recommend Michael highly enough. He helped us sell our home which we had lived in for over 30 years. Needless to say things have changed since we last sold a home and Michael was informative, very knowledgeable and spoke with us in a way that was always compassionate and easy for us to understand. He presented the property beautifully and we had an offer within 5 days of listing. He walked us through all the paperwork and we always knew what to expect. I highly recommend Michael and would not hesitate o use him again.

Seller review
Michael’s professionalism and work ethic are exceptional!
about 1 year ago
Michael’s professionalism and work ethic are exceptional!

Michael’s knowledge of the market in the SF Bay Area is outstanding given his decades of expertise. Michael is extremely professional and clear and consistent in all his timely communications. Many thanks to you Michael and your team for making this process nearly flawless from 2200 miles away! I am deeply grateful and thankful for you Michael. All the best, Deb

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Michael's properties

Michael has 2 properties for sale and sold 10 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 30, 2026
$2,300,000
1620 Hanchett Avenue
San Jose CA 95128
4
2
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty and Intero Real Estate Services
SoldJun 26, 2026
$535,000
281 Black Amber Way
Brentwood CA 94513
2
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Intero Real Estate Services and Redfin
SoldJun 3, 2026
$445,000
138 Cedar Ridge Court
Rio Vista CA 94571
3
3
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Intero Real Estate Services
Pending
$1,249,998
5684 Calpine Drive
San Jose CA 95123
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Intero Real Estate Services
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Michael's sold properties

Michael has sold 10 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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1620 Hanchett Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95128
1620 Hanchett Avenue
San Jose CA 95128
4
2
1
Single-Family$2,300,000Jun 30, 2026
281 Black Amber Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513
281 Black Amber Way
Brentwood CA 94513
2
2
2
Single-Family$535,000Jun 26, 2026
138 Cedar Ridge Court, Rio Vista, CA, 94571
138 Cedar Ridge Court
Rio Vista CA 94571
3
3
3
Single-Family$445,000Jun 3, 2026
1905 Monterey Dr, Livermore, CA, 94551
1905 Monterey Dr
Livermore CA 94551
2
1
Townhouse$580,000May 29, 2026

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