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Gustavopottker
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIEDOur home was sold by Michael as part of a relocation process. We interviewed two other agents but Michael stood out as the most prepared. He made a very professional presentation of his record and the methodology he would apply to sell our home. During the process he was on top of every detail and had a team that included professional photographer, staging consultant and made some specific low cost cosmetic suggestions to help us get best possible offer. The open house was a success and we received multiple offers for home. Michael was an outstanding professional.
Sjm268646
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke is a professional, knowledgeable real estate agent! He works efficiently to locate the best home for the buyer as well as the best offers for the seller. He is keenly aware of the real estate market in Western New York. I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on the sale & purchase of multiple homes. His integrity & commitment to his profession are commendable!
Sophia06 1.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED We have been Michael s clients for over ten years and have continued to highly recommend him to our family and friends. He knows this business and makes his clients a top priority. He has helped with both buying and selling.
JohnCarroll25
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is a true real estate professional; he works very hard for his clients and delivers results. I ve purchased and sold multiple homes using his services, and have been completely satisfied every single time.
Lisa P.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED 5 stars for market analysis, staging assistance, and initial impressionsWe worked with Janet and Michael for our home sale in the fall of 2019. Janet & Michael excel in their initial impressions. They certainly seem knowledgeable about the area. Their market analysis was right in line with recommendations we got from other realtors, and they provide superb assistance with staging to get the house on the market That, combined with the fact they included a clause in their contract for 100% satisfaction, convinced us to hire them. 2 stars for negotiation skillsWe priced our house at the lowest value of our market analysis for a quick sale. We got a full price offer in two days but Janet and Michael negotiated as if they would not be able to get another. Per realtor advice, we gave up $3500 of excluded items and forfeited the right to have backup buyers (stopped showing the house immediately) in the event things could not be negotiated after the inspection. By the time negotiations ended after the inspection, we found ourselves wishing we were represented by the buyers realtor.1 star for trustworthinessThis is the biggest reason we would never recommend Michael and Janet. We gave Michael specific instructions regarding buyer access to the property on closing day. Simply stated, they were not to have access to the house until the sale was complete (documents signed and recorded). Michael unilaterally gave the buyers access to the house and permission to start moving their belongings onto the property. When questioned on this, he stated the sale was completed earlier than scheduled. Imagine our surprise when, 4 hours later, the closing attorney called to say the buyers were asking for additional money prior to signing the documents and completing the sale. In conclusion, we would not hire these real estate agents again. If the sale had fallen through, we would not have continued to work with them.
Ecaruana1933
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke is the gold standard for realtors in our area. He is a consummate professional and will take care of you and your family as you search for the perfect home. Hes interested, responsive. and gives you his full attention whether meeting for the first or 10th time. No matter what houses you think you may want to see Michael will gently steer you to the right choices which youll be happy to call home because he is genuinely invested in the best outcome for you. He is accessible and returns calls. He proactively reaches out to you. Hes honest, a great friend, and a competent problem solver as he accompanies you on showings and coordinates the sale process. And he seals the deal at the price you should pay. Choose Michael. He is the best, whether buying or selling a home!
User51135033
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is a consummate professional and we would absolutely recommend his services whether buying or selling your home. Whenever we had any questions, from our first meeting through closing, he was always available to answer them. He even brought in a stager to assist with color selections, arranging furniture and generally making the house more appealing to buyers. His knowledge of the market and hard work paid off as our house sold in less than a week with multiple offers, all above asking price!
User8951990
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED We had been trying to find a home on our own for over a year. Michael had sold us our first home years prior, but we outgrew it. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and really listened to our needs and wants for our new home. I have recommended him to family and friends and he found us out forever home.
Rebecca B.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is professional, reliable, the best. On two occasions, Michael helped me to both sell my home and buy a new home. His advice and expertise was invaluable.
Huczelmp
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke is a pleasure to work with. We planned on selling our home after 34 years, and were very anxious concerning the whole procedure. Michael just made every step so easy and all went so smooth. He was very professional and kept us up to date with all the details. I will recommend Michael Burke to all family and friends.
Lbjromano
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was recommended to us. Although our house was outside of his primary territory, he agreed to help us as we are out of town. He took control, made recommended improvements that would help stage the house, and scheduled the workers - all who provided a fair price. The house was sold in a day with multiple offers!
Brianega
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED He negotiated a final price $14,000 below the listed price. Was very helpful and prompt in answering all of my questions throughout the whole process. Helped me decide on which house was best for me based on my needs. He even called the seller s agent the day before closing to have the driveway snowplowed for me once the house was mine.
Nishi H.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael, from the start, was on top of his game. He very thoughtfully analyzed our target clients, assessed their needs, and made our house speak to those needs. He picked the exact improvements we needed to do to sell the house, and although they were pricey, the proof was that the house had a contract SEVEN days after listing, only 3 days after the open house!Ive worked with a lot of realtors in WNY over the years. None took as much of a hands-on approach than Michael. He really wowed us.
User7561270
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Thank you for everything you have done to sell our home! From day one, you have gone over and beyond our expectations in every way.We greatly appreciate your professionalism, strategic thinking, knowledge of the local market and dedication. You were very responsive and meticulous in your attention to detail. You always made us feel that we were your only client! We couldnt be happier with the final outcome and we owe it to you.
Miaacharya8
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke s approach to selling my house was unlike other brokers I had interviewed. He provided great advice, information and resources that helped me sell my home quickly and above the list price. He provided contractors that did solid work and were trustworthy. We worked in collaboration on what should be done to show the home in the best possible way. He has an eye for detail and knows what buyers are looking for in homes in my price range. He made himself accessible and always answered my questions and concerns in a thoughtful, honest manner. He was present and attentive at every open house and showing. His social media launch for my house was great! The pictures and the brochure were first rate! He was also a strong negotiator. Michael Burke takes pride in his work and has the ability and skill set to back it up. I would recommend him as a realtor very highly!
Nytrout4
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED very professional, helped stage our house to get the best price. Kept us up to date with closing process. Provided good insightful information. We have recommended him to family, friend, church members and business associates.
Patbillchrist
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke is the consummate professional. He is responsive, very knowledgeable about the Amherst real estate market, and his advice was right on the mark. House sold quickly and for well over asking price.
David S.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED I have had a professional relationship with Michael for over 10 years. I have always appreciated his work ethic, market knowledge, thoroughness, attention to detail and responsiveness when representing me. I have recommended Michael to friends in need of a real estate professional in the past and will continue to do so!!!
Lmseier8
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED We called Michael when we were interested in selling our home in January 2017. He told us his average home sold within a month. He brought a binder of data with him about home sales at our first meeting. We had a lot of deferred maintenance so needed to get our home in resale shape. Michael went to each and every room and gave us a list of what needed to be done. We completed everything on the list. He brought in a professional stager, who really helped us with showing the home in its best light and a photographer who made beautiful flyers for the showing. Due to his internal networking he actually had an interested buyer for us before the For Sale sign even went up. In any event, true to his word, our home was sold within three weeks at the price we were asking and even had an offer over the asking price ( unfortunately had a contingency so we didnt accept it). Michael is very hard-working, responsive, and really looks out for the best interest of his clients. I had no idea how much actually went into selling a house and was very glad to have a professional like him in my corner with all the resources that he brought with him. I would highly recommend him.
H T.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED He got the job done in a timely manor. Recommendations on how to show the house were right on. Michaels list of contractors made it possible to show the house in a few weeks. K.eep his cool when others didnt.
Budkopp16
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael did a terrific job for us. He provided the expertise to stage our house, did a great job of timing the market, and provided a simple process for showing the house and closing the sale.
E. H.
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED My partner and I at Lakefront Management, LLC have been working with Michael from day one. From the onset, he has provided us with honest, meaningful, and impactful advice and information. He has advised as to what is best for our company over and above what may be best for him and knowing he operates that way makes him an integral member of our team. He responds immediately regardless of the day of week or time of day. Michael understands our objectives as real estate investors and as people. Prior to us committing to working with him Michael invested an afternoon understanding and advising on our strategic objectives. When have worked on a number of deals with Michael to date and he continues to provide value, quality, and great service at every turn.
Dimarzio1
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Michael Burke and can hardly find enough praise for him as our agent! Michael is so responsive, knowledgeable, committed and proactive. Most of all he listens and absorbs every aspect of what you are looking for and what is important to you and he invests the time to find you just the home you want without settling - so much so Michael found us our dream home while we were out of town and we bought it sight unseen!!! We couldnt be happier with our new home and we now consider Michael part of the family!)
Knaples1
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke is the best realator I have ever worked with. He was wonderful to my elderly parents and the stager and photographer he worked with were very professional. We sold the home in 4 days. I have and will continue to recommend Mike Burke for any reality needs
Carmcater
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED After spending more than two years trying to sell our house, we thought it would never sell. We contacted Michael Burke for one last try with a new realtor. Several of his past clients highly recommended him. What a difference!! Michael actually had a marketing plan that worked. He clearly defined a process to follow that included some effort on our part to stage the house. He really went to work, bringing in top notch advisors and actively marketing the property. His pricing advice and negotiation skills were spot on. The results speak for themselves. The house sold in 16 days (exactly Michael Burke s average at the time) and within 2% of our advertised price. Michael stayed with the sale advising us every step of the way through closing. We are extremely happy. Thank you, Michael.
User00347076
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED This was our first home and we werent sure what to expect from the buying process, Michael made it easy for us; he was great to work with! He also helped us to make the perfect offer by taking time to research the comps in the neighborhood.
Jbell2656
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED My experience with Michael Burke was simply outstanding. My wife and I were looking to downsize to a smaller home in a very limited geographical area. Michael worked with us on a very personal basis and helped us to understand what we really wanted. At one point, Michael even told us that You might decide to buy this house, but I will not sell it to you.! Micheal is knowledgeable and always available. he would always show up on short notice and take us to see potential homes. It was his local area knowledge and networking that enabled us to purchase our new home. We simply could not have done this without him. I have been watching the listing since our offer was accepted and there has still not been another home like the one Michael found!
LMartin202
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED We made the absolute right choice in selecting Michael Burke to sell our Loch Lea home! His personal attention, professionalism, and communication of what buyers expect in our price range were keys in getting our home sold quickly. This has been the best real estate experience we have ever had!
Bonniejeandavis
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED I met Michael Burke in 2011 when I was ready to sell my home. It was an unusual home and he made many suggestions to help present the house for a better appeal, which I followed. It sold in one day! Since then Ive become a real estate investor and Michael has worked with me in buying 8 houses and selling 3. With each house he has given me undivided attention, made recommendations, and negotiated amazing deals. He knows the real estate market in western New York, knows how to stage a house, knows the best price for buying or selling, and is able to negotiate and make a quick turn around on the sale. The special attention he gives you makes you feel like you are his only client. But most importantly, he is able to turn around a house quickly. I highly recommend Michael, whether you are buying or selling your home.
Nancyandrayogra
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Our home buying experiences with Michael began a few years ago with the sale & purchase of a home. All went very smoothly and Michaels knowledge base of the area, diligence, and attention to detail made those transactions worry free. Fast forward a few years, Michael again was our first choice to get us into the house of our dreams and to sell our home once again. Michael was somehow able to always be one step ahead and ultimately see us through another sale and purchase. When the process seemed daunting, Michael was the eternal optimist and reassured us that everything would work out. He also sold our home within hours of listing. From market analysis, contract negotiations, and doing literally whatever it took to get both deals done, Michael was outstanding in terms of his ability to make it happen !! We felt like family and like we were his only client. Highly recommend this agent and friend for your next real estate transaction. He is truly the BEST realtor in WNY !!!
User61474085
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Dear Prospective Homeowners: It is our immense pleasure to recommend Michael Burke as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home for their unique situation. We were new to the Western New York area, uncertain who to turn to for buyer s representation. One open house and a handshake with Michael left zero doubt we wanted him to represent us. We didn t offer on that open house but stayed close with Michael and his work to find us the perfect house was well above expectation. Michael arranged an initial meeting with us and took diligent notes regarding our specific needs in a single family home as well as our budgetary limitations. He is highly talented technologically and made excellent use of the relevant search engines and real estate databases to quickly find us a variety of homes for sale in the best school districts. He did not waste our time with homes that were out of our price range or not in line with our needs. A master with the contract negotiations, Michael came up with a deal that was good for us and made the seller happy as well. Throughout this home buying process, he also managed the inspections, financial and legal needs to ensure swift and successful closure. Michael knows the WNY area and market like the back of his hand. He is an expert in the process and was always a step ahead. There is nothing that escapes Michael s attention when it comes to property for sale in this area. When the time came to sell the house there was no question, Michael was our agent. We found Michael to be a highly attentive agent, almost as if we were his only customers, although we know that was not the case. He returned all phone calls and emails the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. He is also highly personable with an engaging personality. Michael was honest about some minor changes that we needed to make in our house to attract buyers quickly, and worked without hesitation to lead the efforts with staging and photography. His advice worked like a charm, we were under contract within 2 weeks.We are pleased to recommend Michael Burke to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is hands down the best in the business in our opinion and if we ever need to move in or out of Western New York again he will be our first choice in real estate agents.
Toberst
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was the third realtor that I interviewed to sell my late fathers house. My father was an architect and engineer, and had designed the house, which was the home in which I grew up. As I showed Michael the house I began to realize that there was something different about him. His questions and comments revealed considerable attention to detail and also knowledge of materials and construction. More importantly, he listened very closely to the story of my father and the house, and therefore could relate to what I was going through on a personal level, and also understand what I wanted for the propertys future. Choosing Michael was the best decision I could have made. His marketing strategy was excellent - he hired a home staging consultant who provided many useful recommendations, and a professional photographer who came up with beautiful pictures, and had all of us prepare for a single open house. The open house must have attracted a record attendance for western New York, and generated multiple offers, all but one of which were above asking price. Needless to say, the entire experience and the final sale exceeded my expectations.
Megnovotny23
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael worked with me through the purchase of a new home and sale of my existing home. He quickly learned what I wanted and found it for me in a few days. He directed me in what I needed to do to sell my existing home and it sold very quickly for very close to my asking price when we listed it.
Zuser20150914124316120
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael takes the job of selling your home very seriously. He took the time to evaluate our needs, brought in a professional stager to help us present our home in the best light, and supported us throughout the entire sale process until closing. There is no doubt that his advice and strategy helped us achieve a phenomenal sale price and made the process of selling our home a smooth one. We cannot recommend Michael highly enough.
Mgreen123
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking for a real estate agent Michael Burke is the man for you. He sold my house in four days getting more than we asked. He is extremely professional, personable, and detailed oriented. He staged my home to sell using a dynamic team consisting of not just him but a professional stager and photographer as well. His sales results speak for himself. You wont be disappointed.Marlo Lancaster Resident
User661501
Review for Member: Michael Burke
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Burke.... all as I can say is WOW! We were very impressed with his professionalism, personal attention, and marketing strategies. I watched as Michale sold my friends staged house to the 1st person who came through her door for asking price.We hired Michael immediately and followed everything he said. He introduced us to his professional team of staging with Julie and and photography with Drew. The staging results spoke for itself. We disassociated ourselves from our house and put it up for sale. It sold for CASH within 12 days. We not only got what we were asking but we got a little added bonus. With Michael we also found our dream house within in a week. Michael is a professional 1st class high caliber real estate broker. We received his professional attention almost on a daily basis, he was always available for questions, and made us feel like we were his only client. He is gifted, talented and knows his market. He reviewed his marketing plan with us and performed the results in record breaking time. Through Hunt Real Estate Michael provided us with financial experts to give us advice and choice of attorneys to handle the closings. Everything he said... he provided and performed. We were totally impressed and would recommend him to anyone who wants to sell their house quickly and not leave money on the table. He not only sells your house but he also finds you your next dream house. If you want excellent results Michael Burke is your man. Shirley & Len Herberger
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