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Mgboswood
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIEDJudy did a great job for us. She advised on pricing strategy, organized an open house and subsequent viewings, established a deadline for offers, and dealt effectively with questions as they arose. She was always available to discuss progress and offered helpful advice on aspects of the sale not directly related to her role as a realtor. We received three offers well over the asking price and closed on the sale without any problems.
Renabarsanti
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was an exceptional broker from start to finish. She was always there exactly when she said she would be, incredibly responsive, and completely hands-on throughout the entire process. Her guidance on pricing in the Westport market was spot-on, and she took the time to personally show our home to every serious and potential buyer. We truly felt supported, well advised, and in great hands the entire way through. I would absolutely recommend Judy to anyone selling in Westport.
Dan04979
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy did an outstanding job marketing and selling our home in Westport Ct., from the initial listing through to the final sale. We hired Judy to sell our home based on her stellar reputation as the broker of choice in Westport Ct. Her in depth knowledge of the Westport market is unsurpassed. Our home was presented to potential buyers with the highest level of skill and professionalism. Throughout the selling process Judy was always available-and went above and beyond-to ensure that our best interests were always at the forefront of all negotiations. We highly recommend Judy as the broker of choice in Westport Ct.
Chris R.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy did an amazing job selling our house. She has her finger on the pulse with the market but just as importantly she understands the potential buyers. After trying another realtor with no success I strongly recommend Judy
Mariarowbotham
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was a consummate professional with an extraordinary team of professional at her dispersal to prepare, price and market. We loved the entire experience.
Lahnkj
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED She's the best! It's more than just putting a house on the market and taking the first decent offer. Judy had ideas for the property that got us a dozen offers in only two days, and taught us how to analyse offers and choose the right one. She was indespensible, always responded quickly to our questions and issues, and was just plain fun to work with. You will not find a better agent anywhere.
Kara S.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was wonderful to work with from every aspect! She knows the market well and is very experienced in all the stages of selling your home. Her enthusiasm and and guidance made this big life change ever so much easier for us. She is always available and communicates constantly and honestly through the process. She was able to list our house the last week in May and it was under contract 8 days later. We highly recommend her to anyone thinking of buying or selling in the Westport area!
Zuser20140831091716699
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy helped us sell our home of 20 years in Westport. We owned an antique home with endless character and possibility . She sold our home to one of the first buyers who viewed the home. Her thoroughness and thoughtfulness is unparalleled . Judy knows how to negotiate deftly and knows what the market will provide. Judy was recently voted the best real estate agent in Westport and she deserves this accolade. We would give her more stars!!! We are happily moving to the West Coast to be with our children .Our life in Westport was a golden nugget and Judy helped to make this transition seamless. Thank you Judy. Pamela Singer and Alan Fishman.
Ernestasl
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Outstanding service! Judy Michaelis is experienced, responsive and highly professional throughout the entire process. She helped us to sell our house in the most efficient way. Highly recommend.
Joshuagivant
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy advised me as I searched for an apartment to rent. She was incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. Having her expertise available made my search far easier and less stressful than it otherwise would have been. I always felt that she was focused on making sure I was happy with the result and took time to explain the market and process to me. When it came time to negotiate a price, Judy helped me feel empowered to ask for what I wanted and we ended up at a great number. I look forward to working with her again in the future and would strongly recommend her.
Ntleyden
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was great from the beginning of the process until the end. Very smart with her ideas and straightforward in her approach. Selling a house can be a very unsettling experience and Judy made it work for us. Judy was always available to answer questions and quell concerns. We were very happy with the end result.
Dsochol
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED I'm 61 years old and I never post reviews. But I am making an exception because I must comment on the extraordinary talent and professionalism of our real estate agent, Judy Michaelis, in representing us in selling our Westport home. My wife and I have owned our home for 16 years and have bought and sold two other houses in two other states before purchasing our Westport residence. I met with Judy three times over the past year (as well as other agents) before hiring her. Each time I was struck by her superior market knowledge and insights, pricing recommendations and listing advice, and quiet confidence.Once hired, Judy made the entire listing/selling/negotiating process seamless and much less stressful than what we had expected given our previous experiences - which is all the more remarkable since we were combining a potentially toxic mix of emotion, money, uncertainty and change. She knew when to be firm and when to be flexible, what mattered and what didn't. She was always available, patient, responsive and on top of everything. As importantly - given that this was a difficult transition for us (plus COVID) - she was tremendously helpful in assisting us in our next move as we "right-sized" and there is no question that it was her vast network and connections that made that possible. I realize this is a business transaction but my wife and I both felt that Judy cared about us and was sensitive and thoughtful to our next move, literally and figuratively, that she not only put our interests first but went out of her way to help us - even before we had signed with her. In closing, I'm not saying that you have to hire Judy (although I think it would be a good idea). I am saying that you would be well-served to at least meet with her. My wife wants to add, "you would be crazy not to sign with Judy or hire her to find your perfect house - thank you again Judy, you are one-of-a-kind!"Lori & David Sochol
Ecooper750
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy's knowledge of and passion for real estate and finding the perfect home for a client is evident the moment you meet her. Judy has her finger on the pulse of the local market and, whatever is your desired home, Judy is more than enthusiastic about visiting, touring, advising and ultimately, negotiating. Her wealth of knowledge and immediate sense for what elements of a house impact its value or require further investment is invaluable. Cannot recommend her highly enough!
Christophe N.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Good service. Great knowledge of the market in Westport. While very busy, Judy and her team delivered good service amid a challenging 2020 environment and a complex transaction (company relocation).
Christophenurit
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Good service. Great knowledge of the market in Westport. While very busy, Judy and her team delivered good service amid a challenging 2020 environment and a complex transaction (company relocation).
Jamie L.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Do not be fooled by Judys demure nature. She represented us professionally and directed us with experience and knowledge. She has a great team that knows how to maximize the message and value, and we wholeheartedly recommend the Judy Michaelis Group.
Wakhatri
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED We met Judy through a friend very early in our home search process and were immediately struck by her pleasant and welcoming personality. Recognizing our inexperience, she started us off with a fabulous introduction to Westport that included a tour of its various neighborhoods and their respective pros and cons. Soon we started looking at houses, and her astute and candid advice helped us understand our own needs and wants. Her insight even drilled down to views on lots, home positioning on the lot, quality of build materials, design/aesthetics and ease of resale.Throughout this educational journey, which spanned nearly two years and countless hours of home and neighborhood tours, Judy was exceptionally patient, responsive and available often at extremely short notice. From that perspective, it was truly one of the best customer experiences we have ever had.Finally after two years of working with us tirelessly, when we did identify a house we liked, Judy was efficient, fastidious and savvy in helping us finalize the deal. Throughout the closing process, she was keenly attentive to minute details and kept an eye on where the puck was heading, dealing with matters before they even became issues. She has even helped us pick service providers for maintenance and improvements on our home!In my opinion, describing Judy as a realtor undersells her value proposition - I view her practice as a boutique that has unparalleled data, experience and intelligence about the Westport market, which powers customized services across the real estate value chain and is further complemented with a aEURoeclient firstaEUR? mantra. I am so impressed with Judys abilities that she is and will remain my first point of contact for all real estate related needs (Westport and beyond) for years to come.
B V.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy Michaelis, and her team, deliver an impressive overall home selling and home buying experience with a personal touch. Judy's local market knowledge, connections, and real estate experience came in handy on so many occasions for me. It also helped that Judy understands the 'legal speak' in the purchase and sale agreements. With an experienced professional like Judy on your side, the whole process is smooth and uncomplicated.
Meghan642
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy went above and beyond to help my family and I find a home in Westport, CT. I would highly recommend working with her. She is an expert negotiator and is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market in Westport and surrounding areas. She spent a lot of time helping us locate the right neighborhood for our needs and helped us adeptly negotiate the purchase of our new home (which we are totally in love with!). I had tons of questions and needed to see homes on a short (and difficult) timeline, but Judy made the whole process run smoothly and made buying a home feel as easy as it could. She's also been so helpful with getting settled in our new home--she's such an expert in the space and so generous with her clients...we are so impressed!
Rcmontanaro8
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is an expert at residential real estate. Judy works tirelessly to get the deal done. She has many years of experience on both sides of the transaction. Her knowledge of the ever changing market is invaluable.Her team is creative and attentive to every step of the process! I highly recommend her for all your real estate needs.
Jonhamp487
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED I do not recommend. She does not answer calls. Very unprofessional. I never got any follow-up calls or anything. I was very disappointed. I did reach out to other realtors in the area who seemed more on the ball.
Compoluxhomes
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was excellent to work with, she is very responsive and knows the town very well. She has an excellent team and does a great job marketing your property. I plan to use her again!
Joanne T.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED I have had various business dealings with Judy over the years on her open houses. Seeing how she worked and treated people made her an obvious choice to represent me when it came time to sell my house in Westport after 36 years.She runs many popular events to showcase her properties and she is very well known and well thought of in our community.Great contact network. Great strategic thinker for listing and showing and pricing a property. She is very personable but is a fearless advocate for her client as well. She is honest and doesnt pull punches with her client or the buyers. Fair and savvy and a very hard worker. Highest integrity too!
Laurel59drive
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED We were referred to Judy by our agent who sold our house in California. We met with her almost immediately after we arrived in CT and almost immediately went out looking at houses with her.She gave us great insight into the area as it related to our needs and wants. We came to the table with ideas of our own, but with her frankness and knowledge, she had us rethink some of what we were thinking, and we are glad we did. She was responsive and very available, as we were eager to find our new house. We were targeted in our searching and were quick to move onto the next house if a certain house wasn't a fit....and we seemed to be on the same page on this very quickly once we entered and decided it wasn't for us.I liked and appreciated the nuanced advice she gave when looking at houses. Not only did she understand what we would like for a house to live in now, but also the pluses and minuses it might cause down the road when we would want to sell - which to me was very important.As an extra plus, she was also very good at giving us design ideas that would improve the house, which we did before we filled it with furniture.I certainly recommend her services.
Tima31
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is the best realtor we never used. We were in a situation with our current realtors that made it difficult to make a change. When we contemplated making a change we only thought of changing and hiring Judy. Judy was very generous with her time and always willing to share market knowledge and her expert opinions with us. Her digital marketing is some of the best locally and her team is friendly and helpful. I would recommend Judy to others and honestly I already have. If you are looking to hire a realtor in Westport, give Judy a chance to make her case and sell your home.
Dyarmoff9
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED We recently moved into our third home in Westport and can honestly say that Judy is the very best out there! We would know because my wife and I have bought 2 homes from her and sold 2 with her. Both of ours sold immediately because she gave us the best advice on what needed to be done to our homes in order to prepare for the sale. Judy is as smart and compassionate as she is a seasoned and consummate professional. She is a superior negotiator, is NEVER pushy and is incredibly ethical, which is of the utmost importance to us. Judy has always been quick to respond to any phone call or text and is always on time (and usually early) to every appointment. We looked forward to our meetings with Judy because she is as real and down-to-earth as they come. She listened to us and understood what we were looking for or asking for. Its no surprise that her hot pink signs are all over town, and though she has more signs in town than any other realtor, she always made us feel as though we were her top priority. Next time we move, and there will be a next time, we will proudly display a hot pink sign on our front lawn!
Chris C.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED We hired Judy to sell our home after a recommendation from a friend that was very happy with Judys handling of their home sale.Needless to say, it was a great move and we are extremely happy with our decision.Judy helped us move seamlessly through the process and we cannot thank her enough for making the whole process effortless.
User342035
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is an amazing, hard working realtor. We have bought and sold homes with Judy over the years. She has been consistently savvy about the market, especially this past spring when she guided us through the process of successfully selling our home in a brutal market. She told us exactly what to do to sell our home and supported us throughout the process. Always responsive to our needs, communicative and tireless in her drive to either find the best house for us to buy or sell our beloved home years later, Judy has been a true partner in the process in every sense of the word. All these attributes have helped her to become the #1 producer in Fairfield County. Thank you, Judy, for all your insights and advice throughout the realty process. Youre the best!
Orlyangerthal
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy sold us our house 20 years ago and has kept in touch ever since, keeping us updated on the market and showing us houses that might be of interest to us. Judy is very honest, always attentive, easy to get a hold of, and always puts her clients needs first. She goes out of her way (and scope of her job) to lend her expert advice - even if its to give her input on a floor finish or paint color! The other day we asked her for advice on exterior paint color (which is clearly out of her scope of responsibility) and she immediately drove by the neighborhood to give her assessment! I could go on about Judy and still not do her justice. Judy is a woman of high integrity. Upon this one individual, Id gladly stake my reputation on truth and insight. Were I deciding on who to you use to buy or sell my house, Id want someone of Judys caliber and integrity on my team.
Jppearl82
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Judy recently on a home purchase. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and found us the perfect place. Before finding our new home, we expressed interest in other properties that we saw online. When we looked at them, Judy was quick to point out how those other properties did not suit our needs. Not what you would expect from a salesperson. We are so grateful that she counseled us to wait and ultimately she found us a house that we are very excited to move into. She handled the negotiation expertly and professionally and was always very responsive and communicative. We are now working with Judy to sell a home and we're confident she'll guide us through this transaction as skillfully as she did the purchase.
Courtneykelms
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Completely unprofessional. She did not care about how I liked the house she showed my husband and I, instead; she went on about how beautiful and open the house would be for my family and I. Please do not associate yourself with this realtor. Definitely one of the worst experiences I have ever had. Judy also arrived late to the showing. Furthermore, Judy was not easy to get a hold of. Instead, her assistant is the one who communicated back and forth with me. When Judy finally did get in touch with my husband and I, there were spelling errors. I do not recommend this realtor.
Dmckech
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy helped me to complete the sale of my house in May 2018 in the Compo Beach area of Westport. I was very happy with the advice and service that she provided to me. Having interviewed a number of the top brokers in Westport I selected Judy based on her superior responsiveness and hustle. Part of my selection process involved long conversations with previous clients and their comments and details were also uniformly positive. She did a number of open houses for me and guided me thru the negotiations quite well. Take a meeting with Judy and you will see what I mean.
Elyarmoff
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is one of a kind and knows the business better than anyone! It's no surprise that she's the #1 producer in Fairfield County. We have used Judy a few times to both buy and sell and wouldn't think of using anyone else. She works tirelessly and is always reachable . She displays the utmost professionalism and comes to every appointment with a wealth of knowledge while putting our minds at ease because we know that she always has our best interests. Judy was right on point with what upgrades to make on our home so that it would show well, and it worked because we had 3 offers on our home days after it went on the market! (It goes without saying that she knows exactly how to price a home too!) She has also guided us as to what is and isn't a good investment purchase and this has saved us from making a wrong purchase, even if it wasn't what we wanted to hear. She knows the most thorough inspectors and lawyers, the best people to use for construction, whether it's building from the ground up, a full gut or small renovation. She's the real deal!
Royrandi
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED I used Judy to purchase a home in my current town. Judy is a total professional and is tenacious and hard-working. She is an excellent communicator and will not rest until her client is happy. She helped me with an excellent attorney and made the process painless. I know her work on behalf of sellers and she is a highly creative marketer. I cannot recommend Judy highly enough. I believe she will do an excellent job --whether her client is a buyer or a seller.
Melissa06880
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judys advice was spot on at every step in the process. She helped decide when to list, recommended a great stager and attorney, and had an excellent marketing plan. We ended up getting over list price. I highly recommend her for either selling or buying your home, and I have done both with her!
Tara T.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy Michaelis did an exceptional job selling our house. She exhibited utmost professionalism at all times. Judy is driven, attentive, detail-oriented, and possesses a deep knowledge of the Westport market. She was consistently easy to reach, accessible, and always pleasant to work with. Receiving such personalized attention from her really made the whole process run smoothly. We would highly recommend her to anyone considering selling or buying a home in Fairfield County.
Zuser20151119110808700
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was great, very helpful, introduced me to other helpful people, made a tough experience that much easier. She also helped me find a beautiful new house right near my kids
User8624122
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was fantastic to work with and took the time to make sure that we found the right home for our family. In between showings, she took the time to introduce us to local spots and town amenities. It is clear that she is a true expert in Westport and goes the extra mile to make her clients feel welcome. Very responsive and professional throughout the entire process; we would recommend her to anyone considering a move to the town.
Eeiniger
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is a one of a kind. Her professionalism, work ethic, personal care and immediacy of attention was impressive. She is straightforward, down-to-business, but incredibly caring. A unique combination. And she got the job done. Judy got to work immediately, brought in a stager and she made it very clear that I did not need to lower the price and yet again. On February 22nd, 2017 I signed with Judy and by March 15th, she had two offers! Of the two offers, she instinctively seemed to know that one of them was going to buy and love this forever home. Indeed she was right. They made a significantly higher than asking price offer and I accepted it right away (at Judy's recommendation). She has a love and knowledge of real estate unerring and a dedication to the individual not easily come by. She created a win win situation for all without pomp and circumstance.
Lahnkj
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED I called Judy because, having lived in Westport for many years, her name is always mentioned when real estate is discussed. She has not just years of experience, but a unique view of the market and its possibilities and limitations, and access to resources beyond the usual. Her perspective, honesty and persistence resulted in a quick sale for me with no hassles. If you're buying or selling in Westport, your first call should be to Judy.
User17451028
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy lives and breathes Westport. She has stellar knowledge of the market and is a quick study when it comes to understanding her clients vision of their perfect home. She is a phenomenal negotiator as testament to our close experience. Judy has connected us with other Families in the area and been just wonderful. We recommend Judy and thank her for finding us a home we love.
Ebergman1926
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED It was an absolute pleasure working with Judy. She has a fantastic eye for how to present your house to it's best advantage. She makes a real effort to stay in touch with the client and keep him abreast of any activity relevant to the sale. All in all, a very efficient and professional agent.Elliot Bergman
William B.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was an outstanding resource for us. She helped us understand the Westport market and was invaluable going through the offer and purchase process. Also put us in touch with great resources for inspection and appraisal services.
Colinwalker1
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED We recently purchased a house in Westport and were lucky enough to have Judy on our side. We went thru a protracted negotiation on a particular house that was quite difficult and eventually fell thru. Judy stayed with us and helped us find another house which was also a challenging negotiation. We were also doing this from California. Judy was quite helpful and stayed positive and engaged throughout the entire process. She explained everything and dealt with all of the issues in both negotiations. We were certainly not the easiest clients to deal with and she handled us with ease and made us feel safe at all points of the process. Her knowledge of the area and the market were helpful and extensive. She has even helped us find a babysitter now that we've moved in! We could not recommend Judy more highly.
Catherine P.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was recently the listing agent for our home which we sold as well as our agent for the home that we purchased. Judy is extremely professional, readily available, took all calls personally on the listing end, negotiated skillfully and I would use her again...well...actually I am!
Catherineperu
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was recently the listing agent for our home which we sold as well as our agent for the home that we purchased. Judy is extremely professional, readily available, took all calls personally on the listing end, negotiated skillfully and I would use her again...well...actually I am!
Joanna A.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is wonderful! She is so warm, knowledgeable, and has excellent people skills to help close a deal. She gave us great advice on getting our house ready to list, had phenomenal professional photos taken, and was always considerate with showings. She did an excellent job marketing our house and I can't recommend her highly enough!
Joanna S.
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is wonderful! She is so warm, knowledgeable, and has excellent people skills to help close a deal. She gave us great advice on getting our house ready to list, had phenomenal professional photos taken, and was always considerate with showings. She did an excellent job marketing our house and I can't recommend her highly enough!
Ellenpgranger
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy is a full time realtor, who is passionate about her work. She made concrete suggestions about marketing my home and even took out a full page ad with amazing photos to showcase the home in the front section of the Real Estate section one month. She advertised heavily in the New York papers and listed the home on Zillow which I knew from past experience was where I went searching for a home in Florida. I would highly recommend Judy. She has a high degree of professionalism and I feel she did everything she possibly could to successfully sell our home.
Bkernen
Review for Member: Judy Michaelis
ZillowVERIFIED Judy did a terrific job selling our house. In a soft market, she helped us get a great price, and moved our deal quickly through the process. She was persistent and really attentive. She was at nearly every showing and was tireless in doing open houses. She even helped us out after the sale when we needed someone to let an inspector in.
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