Mike had a great deal of patience in assisting us to purchase a home in Santa Rosa and gave us good advise on how to bid for the property. He was very helpful in working with us on the inspections.
With a tight budget and a difficult market in Sonoma County, my partner and I went into the home buying process pessimistic to say the least. That all changed when we began to work with Mike. Not only did he have crucial insight into the market, but he truly made us feel like we were his only clients. Aside from his availability and thoughtfulness, his low pressure attitude and deep knowledge of every aspect of real estate made us feel incredibly confident in all the difficult decisions that go into home ownership. Mike encouraged patience and a deep understanding, spending almost six months with us before we found the right home. Finally, the escrow process, which many dread as the most stressful part of buying a home, was a breeze with Mike. His upbeat and pleasant demeanor didn't stop him from being a shrewd and aggressive negotiator who made sure we got the lowest price possible. I would recommend Mike to friends, family, and anyone looking to brave the Bay Area housing market.
Mike was a fantastic partner to my wife and I in buying our first home in Petaluma, professional and responsive throughout the entire process. He made us feel like we were the only clients he had during every phone call and meeting, and we never felt pressured to make any decision we weren't comfortable with just to move the process along. Mike is also incredibly thorough and took the time to study details that others may have missed. He offered a wide variety of support to us as well, from negotiating strategies to motivational letter editing, even just taking the time to explain the process of buying a home, that were all so helpful to us as first time buyers. Perhaps Mike's best trait is that he is just a genuinely nice and good person. He is honest, fair, and truly wants his clients to be happy with their purchase first and foremost. We enjoyed working with Mike and would highly recommend him.
Mike Stone is the best. He's knowledgeable, patient, easy to work with and exceeds expectations every single time. We have partnered with Mike twice in the past five years; initially to buy our Santa Rosa home and more recently to sell our home so that we could reallocate out of state. Thanks to Mike's market knowledge and superior negotiation skills, we were able to get exactly what we wanted within the time frame that worked best for us. Beyond transactions, Mike has helped us keep our home in tip top shape by connecting us with a plethora of great people - plumbers, electricians, tree trimers, landscapers, handymen, etc. Most of all we are grateful for Mike Stone's counsel and friendship.
We read Mike's reviews and chose him to find our Sebastopol house on a couple of acres as we sought to flee East Bay crowding and urban living. We really chose well! Mike quickly found us the ideal property in a highly-competitive market. There were four competing offers that were all very strong. Mike kept in constant contact with the other agent and strategized with us to create an offer that would stand out. This was the key to not only getting our offer accepted but avoiding a counter offer at a higher price from the seller. Now we are very happy home owners with exactly the situation we were looking for. Mike went above and beyond just connecting us to a great property, though. He introduced us to all the amenities of the area, provided lists of service people, advised on how to evaluate well and septic conditions, expertly guided us through the loan process, and gave patient, detailed answers to all our questions. Mike is a wonderful combination of a seasoned professional with a laid-back personality and he made house-hunting in Sonoma County a pleasure.
I gave Mike 5 stars. The only reason is there was no 10 star rating.
Mike Stone is the best. He's knowledgeable, patient, easy to work with and exceeds expectations every single time. n nWe have partnered with Mike twice in the past five years; initially to buy our Santa Rosa home and more recently to sell our home so that we could reallocate out of state. Thanks to Mike's market knowledge and superior negotiation skills, we were able to get exactly what we wanted within the time frame that worked best for us. n nBeyond transactions, Mike has helped us keep our home in tip top shape by connecting us with a plethora of great people - plumbers, electricians, tree trimers, landscapers, handymen, etc. n nMost of all we are grateful for Mike Stone's counsel and friendship.
Mike helped us through the house buying process from start to finish. He was knowledgeable about every single detail (in many cases more so than trained inspectors). He guided us through each phase of the process and helped us negotiate our dream home at a great price. He's responsive, thorough, and professional. During the home buying process and inspections, he was present for each (even when we could not be there!) and advocated on our behalf. n nWhen lenders or others were sluggish, he prompted them to keep the purchase on track. We are greatly appreciative and would highly recommend him.
Mike Stone paid very close attention to all our needs and requirements for a new home. He went above and beyond our expectations through all stages of our home buying experience. He is a thoughtful, resourceful, considerate professional and an expert in his field. He did a thorough research of all the properties we were considering and went to great lengths to make sure they conformed or had all our requirements. He also made extraordinary efforts to meet our schedule. As a result we found our perfect home. We are very pleased to to give him the highest recommendation as a great realtor/professional and a wonderful person with a pleasant demeanor and positive attitude.
Our experience with working with Mike in purchasing our first home was very positive. Mike has expert knowledge and experience in all of the areas of purchasing a home within Sonoma County. He was very responsive and had our best interests in mind. Our experience was pleasant and he helped us purchase our first home without a hitch!
Mike was a fantastic partner to my wife and I in buying our first home in Petaluma, professional and responsive throughout the entire process. He made us feel like we were the only clients he had during every phone call and meeting, and we never felt pressured to make any decision we weren't comfortable with just to move the process along. n nMike is also incredibly thorough and took the time to study details that others may have missed. He offered a wide variety of support to us as well, from negotiating strategies to motivational letter editing, even just taking the time to explain the process of buying a home, that were all so helpful to us as first time buyers. n nPerhaps Mike's best trait is that he is just a genuinely nice and good person. He is honest, fair, and truly wants his clients to be happy with their purchase first and foremost. We enjoyed working with Mike and would highly recommend him.
