After trying to act as my own buying agent scouring zillow for properties and guessing my way through several failed offers, I was looking for a real estate agent with both knowledge of the Manatee County market and moral character that I could trust to look out for my family's best interests. I am lucky that I found Michelle. Not only does she have those qualities, she also knows how to best communicate with me, other agents, other professionals with warm respect and blunt clarity. Originally we priced my home high because my timeline allowed some room to test the market waters. When a much lower offer came in, I immediately wanted to dismiss it, but Michelle explained why I should reconsider. She worked with the buying agent toward the offer that I was happy to accept. Michelle is also hard-working. During a first walk-through of the home we are happily settled in now, my husband left his cell phone in the attic while inspecting insulation and roofing. The house was locked up tight by the time we found out that his phone was missing around 6pm. I called Michelle to let her know what had happened, and without missing a beat she offered to get the phone. That night she drove all the way back from Bradenton to her home in the Ellenton area to grab a truck and ladder. She then drove back to Bradenton, climbed the ladder and dug around the ceiling insulation to find my husband's cell phone. The following morning he picked up his phone from her front porch on the way to work. I certainly did not expect and do not expect that kind of generosity, but it is one of many examples that show Michelle Ward is one in a million.

Michelle's approach to selling my house was very professional and methodical. She proved to me that she was very knowledgeable in selling homes in the Bradenton and Sarasota real estate markets. Although the market became unpredictable and mortgage interest rates increased, Michelle was confident that the property would sell. She was very persistent and held multiple open houses until ultimately, the house was sold. Michelle kept me informed and up to date with all parties interested in the property and also followed up on all inquiries. Overall, Michelle did an outstanding job and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to sell a property in the Bradenton and Sarasota areas.

With her marketing team we received an offer over listing the first day.

Michelle was super helpful and very supportive. I love that she felt that she was on our side and not just to make money.

Michelle is on top of her game. If something needs to get done, she will handle it. Professional and reliable. Definitely will be using her again as my agent!

Michelle has helped us with 2 homes now and is always on top of everything! Finding plenty of homes to choose from to go look at, investigating prices and home specs, and she will always be on your side helping you as much as possible! Very knowledgeable and knows her stuff!! Would 20/10 recommend her for a fantastic realtor!!

Michelle was easy to work with and did everything she could to find us the perfect house for us. She helped us get our first house and now our 2nd house. She will be helping with our next one. I highly recommned Michelle to anyone looking for a house.

I can't say enough great things about my realtor, Michelle. We had to sell before we could buy and I Never would have expected the process to go as smoothly as it did. she made both processes so seamless, and we were not an easy fit. If you're looking for a boss realtor to get things done, Michelle is your girl!

Michelle was very helpful in the sale of our home we gave her 5 stars . We would use her again. Thanks Michelle. Tom & Barb

Usually when you think of selling your house it comes with a negative thoughts and anxiety. Thankfully, with Michelle and her team our experience was GREAT. The first time we met her, we loved her! She was outgoing, upbeat and eager to listen to our wants regarding the sale of our home. Her knowledge was quickly apparent, she knew all the information about our home, our street and the north end of Siesta Key. It was obvious from the start we were in good hands. She told us that her team would put together a game plan take pictures/videos of our home and then put together a great marketing plan to get our house in front of the right buyers. Michelle's professionalism shined through when we saw there pictures/videos and all the marketing, both domestic and international. Michelle and her team accomplished everything they said there would do in the time Michelle said it would be done by, it was amazing. Our house was shown by her multiple times by her and full price offer came in. On one day, Michelle even rushed back from her daughter's cheerleading event in Orlando to show the prospective buyer the house again. Michelle was there every step of the way. Our closing went smooth and we are very happy. My family and I are going to travel abroad for a year, on our return we will definitely use her services to find our new home on Siesta Key, our home. Thanks again Michelle!

Michelle had prepared of sales in area so I could determine the asking price. Michelle has a very good track record for sales in this area. She kept me up to date regularly with showings and comments from the showings. I would recommend Michelle for anyone who would prefer a professional sales person.

Michelle goes above and beyond for her clients and demonstrates a great knowledge of the local market. We have now sold two homes with her assistance and will give her more listings in the near future. Thank you Michelle Ken H.