I want to relay a personal experience of a single woman who had an idea that she might be able to purchase a home of her own… in her beautiful hometown of San Diego, CA… on a modest income. Mike listened to the thoughts and hopes the woman had. He was honest with the woman about what she could afford and why. He educated her on how to check websites for First Time Homebuyers and how to maneuver the sites. He sent her daily listings of all homes in her price range. He partnered with a Lender that had the patience to explain the financials of purchasing a home. The Lender was honest with the woman about what she could afford based on her income and debt. The woman knew she had to take the advice of Mike and the Lender and weigh it and do what she needed to do to keep moving foward. The woman did not let the dream of homeownership go by the wayside. It took time, much thought and careful strategy. This woman is me. I say with confidence: Mike you educated me well. I say with the utmost gratitude, Thank You! Im so lucky to have you in my corner!

Mike clearly is an East Coast guy, his loyalty to me as his client, and tenacity is apparent. I don't have much home buying experience and Mike made it clear he's on my side and will not let anything slide. He was 100% responsive communicating with me. And followed up on any and all questions and concerns I had. I like a deal, to be a clear straight shooter, and not feed into drama. Mike got me. I felt he was a partner. I am happily writing this from my new home. Thanks Mike.

I decided to search for my first home. Having no experience in home buying, It was crucial to find the perfect agent to guide me through the process. Mike was exactly the agent I needed. From our first meeting, Mike came across as very sincere, organized, and committed to helping me find a home. He was very professional and easy to work with, and took the time to answer all my questions (that were many!) and guide me through all the process. Not only does he have your best interests in mind, but he is very accommodating. We met to view properties that I was interested fairly quick, the same day or within a day. Also, he was easily accessible, answering emails and phone calls promptly and often late into the night. From finding a condo, to making an offer, then working through negotiations and inspections and finally receiving the keys to my first home, Mike was right there to guide me through each step. If someone asked me to recommend them a buyer's agent, I would recommend Mike without thinking twice about it. And if I ever need to buy again in San Diego, I will call him right away.

Mike is an agent I’ve had the pleasure of working with on 2 real estate transactions now. First with a purchase of a condo in San Diego. And then with selling that same condo 1.5 years later. His multiple decades of experience in the industry has been extremely valuable, as he was able to get it sold at peak market price. Highly recommend for your real estate needs. Not only will he get you the best possible price, his extensive knowledge of the industry makes the whole process run very smooth. He will answer any question you have and fully invests his time and energy into making sure you understand every step of the process along the way. Will absolutely contact Mike again for future deals. And so should you!

Mike hands down is the guy you want as your Realtor. Especially, if you're first time buyers like us! His communication was great. He is easy going, friendly and strait to the point. He was on time to every meeting, was available for every phone call or responded back in an appropriate amount of time. He went over every part of the process very thoroughly, thoughtfully and explained it to us in a way we could understand. Mike also fought for us when a few surprises popped up with the seller and made sure to look out for our best interest not only now but in future after closing. This man has been in the business for a long time and his knowledge and expertise reflect it! Mike made what we were expecting to be a horrendous experience feel easy. We consider Mike a good friend now and will be using him in the future. We highly recommend him, it was an absolute pleasure to have worked together.

Mike is everything we were hoping for in a real estate agent, and more. He came highly recommended and exceeded all our expectations. All of our interactions with him were warm and friendly, while also making us feel like we were working with a professional. We trusted him. When we had strong opinions, he let us lead the way. And when we had questions, he gave us expert advice. When it came time to take action and make a purchase, he was proactive, authoritative, and helpful. We loved having an expert on our side who was responsive to our unique needs, attentive to detail, patient, and supportive.

Mike is an excellent agent. He has all the know-how and makes sure everything runs smoothly through the entire process. He is a great communicator and was able to help us sell our home quickly and above asking price. When unforeseen issues pop up (as they tend to do in this crazy market), he does a great job at managing expectations and positioning everything for the best possible outcome. We can not recommend him enough!

Mike has successfully assisted members of my family in real estate transactions for approximately 15 years. This is the first time I personally used Mike to sell a property, but I've made real estate transactions periodically in San Diego since 1985. Working with Mike was a pleasure from our first meeting to the close of escrow. He came in with ideas, comps, and thoroughly answered my questions, explained the current market, and the anticipated sales process based on my property. I knew Mike was a true partner from preparing my unit for sale to the close of escrow. He carefully listened to my ideas and always had suggestions based on his experience. His knowledge of the market and personal experience with lenders, escrow companies, and area realtors gave me confidence throughout the process. He responded to any questions, concerns, texts and phone calls immediately. He was truly present throughout. He proved himself over and over again, relieving me of uncertainty and stress. I will, without hesitation, have Mike represent me buying and selling any properties in the future. I highly recommend him as a truly professional agent.

Mike was already a friend of mine prior to the experience. However he really impressed me from a professional standpoint as well as being a friend. He really has profound knowledge of not only the area around San Diego, but also all of the ins and outs of real estate that I had no notion of. He guided me very closely all the way through the process. He shared his professional opinion, but left decisions up to me. And I was able to make those decisions because of his expert guidance. He is very professional and I would recommend him to anyone in the San Diego area that may be looking for a house to purchase or has one to put on the market.

Mike was amazing to work with. He was strategic and brutally honest—that's what you need in an agent. Our buying process went seamlessly and Mike was with us every step of the way. We would wholeheartedly recommend Mike to anyone who's looking for an exceptional agent.

Mike Gassaway is a real estate guru. Mike has knowledge and a lot of patience. He walked me through the selling process. I am a tax preparer and have sent a lot of my clients to Mike. They all thanked me for the great referral.