ZillowVERIFIEDAfter changing careers and having children, our family decided to move into a mid term rental in Petaluma to get to know the area in hopes that we found it to be a place to set down some roots. Both sides of the family are close by and we wanted to be near as we grow our family. To get the kids out of the house, we had been checking out open houses on the weekend to get a boots on the ground feel to the housing market. As a amatuer real estate investor armed with some knowledge and experice I enjoyed meeting several realtors and hearing what they had to say about the market and just simply getting to know them. The one that set himself apart from the rest was Michael Murphree of Compass. While showing an open house we visited, we got to talking and hit it off. He came across as a knowledgeable and experienced real estate professional with data driven objective views on the market and honest, friendly, and low pressure demeanor. Not planning on making a purchase for at least a year, I took his info, shook hands and left. Surprisingly we came across a listing that looked like a perfect fit and my wife and I decided to go for it. Of the 10-15 realtors we had spoken to, I immediately thought of Michael and we went from there. He provided professional guidance to a family, and as an investor himself, a business approach to the transaction. He was able to help strategize and negotiate on what became a competative property. As a people first type of person, he gained our trust and respect and utlimately worked to secure the dream house our family had been looking for at a more than fair price. Through this experience I think it is safe to say we gained not only a valuable real estate ally, but also a friendship we hope to foster well into the future. Thanks Michael!
