Michael Riese Top real estate agent in Los Gatos

Michael Riese

Coldwell Banker
22 Years of Experience
(38)
$84M
Total Sales Last Year
22
Years of Experience
26
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$1.8M
Average Price Point

    About Michael Riese

    Michael joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Silicon Valley's top producing Real Estate office, in 2016 after spending close to five years as a top producing Broker Associate at Sereno Group. A second-generation real estate broker with wide-ranging real estate experience, Michael has spent close to two decades focused on luxury real estate sales and development throughout California. Michael's skill for deal-making and problem-solving have made him a sought after resource for buyers and sellers. He prides himself on forging long-term relationships with his clients and having purchased and rehabilitated several properties himself, provides unparalleled leadership in determining investment strategies, identifying opportunities, and negotiating transactions. With major accomplishments in all areas of real estate and his use of current and cutting edge technology, Michael is a go-to broker for the most demanding clientele, and has made him a sought after speaker at industry events including, most recently, RealTechSF. A graduate of two prominent Silcon Valley Jesuit institutions, Bellarmine College Preparatory and Santa Clara University, Michael's career includes a background in corporate law and business development, working with a prominent Silicon Valley law firm and leading tech company. Michael resides in Los Gatos with his wife, their kids (a Jedi and two Princesses in training), and their faithful German Shepherd. Michael has sourced land development and acquisitions including residential high-rises, big-box retail, and retail adaptive reuse in excess of $500M, and is consistently ranked amongst the top of Bay Area real estate professionals. Current accolades include: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Real Trends Best Real Estate Agents 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Top 1% Nationally by Sales Volume 2013, 2014 Top 100 Agents Silicon Valley Nationally ranked by Wall Street Journal Michael is active in several volunteer and professional organizations, including: Youth Science Institute (Board Member) Sierra Club The Trust for Public Land The Urban Land Institute National Association of Realtors
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

    Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Commercial R.E.

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    Michael Riese's Reviews & Ratings

    38 Reviews
    (5/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Knowledgeable
    • Professional
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Outstanding
    • Attentive
    • Excellent negotiator
    • Trustworthy

    Ahmad Rezaei Mojdehi

    Review for Member: Michael Riese
    September 17, 2025
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    We had an exceptional experience working with Michael Riese. His deep knowledge of the local market, especially the unique nuances of mountain homes, was invaluable throughout the buying process. He pointed out details we never would have considered on our own and gave us the confidence to make well-informed decisions. Michael was always responsive, professional, and clear in his communication. He respected our preferences, never pressured us toward homes that werent the right fit, and remained flexible with scheduling, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. What truly set him apart were his outstanding negotiation skillsaEUR"he went above and beyond to ensure we secured our home at a much lower price than expected. From start to finish, Michael made the closing process seamless and efficient. We highly recommend Michael Riese to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and skilled real estate agent. His expertise, professionalism, and commitment to his clients make him an exceptional partner in finding the perfect home.

    Swestermire

    Review for Member: Michael Riese
    May 1, 2025
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    Michael is, hands down, the best relator I've ever worked with and is a shining example for other relators to aspire to. He is attentive, extremely knowledgable, candid, professional, and very personable. He helped us purchase our home and worked tirelessly to get the best deal for us - with little hand holding from us. Most relators will defer to the client for important decision making while providing minimal input, like what price to bid, what to counter, how long to wait to respond, etc. Not Michael! He was very direct and told us what he'd do in our shoes while taking our concerns and boundaries. Once our strategy was locked in, he went forth and executed flawlessly. We could not have purchased the house we did for the value we got without Michael and I'd recommend anyone looking to buy a home to reach out to Michael. As an added bonus, Michael has an extensive network of contacts and services so that when you move into your new house and things come up / work needs to be done, you can depend on Michael to provide fantastic recommendations.

    Alexandra Rae Frey

    Review for Member: Michael Riese
    September 7, 2024
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    Mike was incredible to work with. We had a tight timeline to sell our home and we had a tenant in the property. Mike secured multiple buyers and negotiated to get us top dollar and close within the timeframe we needed. My family has been using Mike for years, this was my first experience with him and will only use Mike moving forward. Mike is amazing to work with and I highly recommend!

    Nadnerb63

    Review for Member: Michael Riese
    November 1, 2023
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    Mike and team did a great job in selling our home in a tough market. He was professional, helpful, knowledgeable andlistened to our concerns and worries, and proved to a good negotiator.

    Zuser20170224130150004

    Review for Member: Michael Riese
    March 1, 2023
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    I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work with Cole and Riese in the process of selling our condominium in San Jose. Jill and her team worked tirelessly in every aspect of this journey: Expert assessment of market conditions Providing sound options as to whether aEURoeDo nothing and sell as-isaEUR? or aEURoeinvest in remodeling to a limit that would maximize ROIaEUR? We decided to remodel and She was intricately involved in guiding the process with sound advice and decision-making. Guided us through difficult options for: Kitchen cabinets, appliances, countertops. And generally with flooring, carpeting, light fixtures, paint schemes and down to the minute details such as door knobs and kitchen cabinets hardware. Their knowledge and patience throughout was always in display. Great, constant and timely communication at all stages of the process. Pretty much a aEURoeOne Stop ShopaEUR? is the experience we were provided. For this and much more than we have space and time to get into here, we appreciate and value our experience with Cole and Riese and highly recommend them for all your Real Estate needs.

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    1855 GATEWAY BLVD STE 750CONCORD, CA, 94520

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