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User7180899
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIEDMichael and his team team did an outstanding job helping us purchase our home in Spring Lake New Jersey. His team was responsive, extremely knowledgeable in the local market, and helped guide us each step of the way. We would recommend Michael and his team with full confidence to any potential buyer or seller.
Zuser20140611092525472
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael deftly negotiated throughout the bidding process that culminated in our purchase of a property that we prioritized above all others. He correctly analyzed the competition and his suggestions turned out to be "spot on". During the whole search process he demonstrated patience and his responsiveness was excellent. Even when he was out of town his daughter, Moira, admirably filled in and did not miss a beat. How would I describe Michael? Exceptional!
Spdematteo
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was referred to us by many local residents who live on the Jersey shore full-time in the Belmar to Manasquan area. As a family looking to purchase our first home in the area for weekend and vacation purposes we needed Michael for his local knowledge of the market, the NJ realty legal environment and overall perspective. We were thrilled with his approach and expertise leading up and through the transaction. What followed, again for a family new to the area, was both expansive knowledge of and relationships with local businesses and contractors that were integral to our early months in the house. When you hire Michael, you also get "Skea Family Inc" with the addition of his daughter Moira who has been a friendly and dependable set of local eyes and hands with many things around the house acting as our house manager and bringing her own set of vetted and trustworthy service contractors. We 100% will recommend Michael to friends and family looking in the area. - Steve D.
Anncflynn
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was outstanding realtor and a true partner in our new home search. He listened carefully to our needs, wants and wishes, and gave us sound, cogent advice throughout the process, and even when we considered properties that would have sacrificed too much of what we wanted. Michael knows the shore area like the back of his hand, and he had the experience to explain the nuances and specific value that certain properties presented. Always very responsive, Michael was firmly in our corner throughout every phase and each step of our search and purchase process. Despite a difficult market, Michael's professionalism, care and expertise were absolutely instrumental in us finding the home of our dreams. Michael Skea is the best! - Brian and Ann Flynn
Jdardiff
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED So grateful that we were introduced to Michael Skea. He went above and beyond to help us during our search for a new house. He took the time to teach us about the town and surrounding area. Michael was a remarkable asset. He provided valuable advice in this competitive seller's market, which ultimately led to our offer being chosen as the winning bid. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone selling or buying a home in Monmouth County.
Cyndelpriore
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I were very happy with the service of Michael & Moira Skea in helping us find a home near the Jersey Shore. We sold our home in another County and wanted to buy another house near the Jersey Shore. We were impressed with Michael's expertise in Monmouth & Ocean Counties. Michael & Moira were very accommodating in helping us search for a house. We would highly recommend them and appreciate what they did for us.
Mthwmeta
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is an outstanding realtor. His knowledge about every aspect of the process is incredible. Having worked in the housing industry as well as a real estate attorney, Mikes skill set is second to none. His work ethic is amazing as is his attention to detail. He has lived in Monmouth County for more than 30 years so he knows the area like the back of his hand. His communication skills and his ability to put everyone he meets at ease make him a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly.
Pauline D.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is knowledgeable, very responsive, always accommodating and ethical. As a first time home buyer I appreciate that he put me at ease and explained the entire process in a way that I could understand. At a time when there were bidding wars going on he managed to get me my first home at below asking price. I feel like Mike gives the same time and attention to all his clients regardless of the price of the home. I would highly recommend Michael Skea to anyone. It was a pleasure working with him
Deece
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael did an amazing job helping us find our new home. He has excellent knowledge of the local market and made us feel very comfortable throughout the home buying process. His thorough market analysis and valuable advice made us confident we were making the right decisions.
Edwardocchipinti
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael helped my wife and I purchase our first home together, and made a very daunting task much easier to understand and navigate. He and Moira were a pleasure to work with, were very knowledgeable of the market and our area and helped us find the right neighborhood and home for us. I would sincerely recommend working with Michael, and have already given his name as a referral to friends and family. We trusted Michael throughout the process and it was the best decision we could have made.
Jeaneen A.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was not just our realtor, he was our partner in our home search. From the moment I met Michael, I was impressed with his knowledge of the area, attention to detail, and follow-through. He stayed on top of every opportunity and remained vigilant over a 7-month period. On those rare occasions that Michael wasn't available, we could always count on Moira as she did not miss a beat. Once we moved into our home, Michael didn't forget about us, instead, he is always there willing to lean in and support us whenever he can. I would highly recommend Michael, he is without question, the best realtor that I've ever worked with.
Kkelliher626
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We had a wonderful and seamless experience working with Moira and Michael -- we went through all of the listing that matched our priorities, and moved very efficiently after finding the house that we wanted to purchase. Moira and Michael communicated very quickly and were helpful with local contact points (attorney, lender). They were happy to set up conference calls to discuss the best strategy and then executed the strategy. Moira was always available to help us out and make things a bit easier. Thank you!
Maddiehawaii
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with Michael ( and now his lovely and very professional daughter Moira ) on more than one transaction. There is no better agent in Monmouth Co. I believe that Michaels background as a former practicing attorney provides his clients with a powerful edge in any competitive market. He is incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent and his negotiation skills are second to none. Additionally, Michael is a warm and personable man who his a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him.
Rose A.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is very professional, prompt and courteous. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to get a deal done! We were able to purchase a home in seagirt on a larger lot than usual. The deal was done in a matter of a few days. He and his staff worked very diligently on it. I would recommend him highly.
Emily P.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Micheal was amazing throughout the whole process of finding out home. He was extremely knowledgeable and guided us through every step. He was patient with all of our questions and we can not imagine having gone through this market without him! We highly recommend working with Micheal Skea.
Jgiordano007
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with various realtors and Michael Skea has been the best realtor I have ever worked with. When I buy another home, I will without a doubt purchase it with Michael Skea. In addition to his deep expertise in the local market and patience with myself and family as challenging buyers, his prior experience as a Real Estate lawyer is unmatched by any other local realtor. Mike has deep expertise and numerous contacts in real estate which were an asset to us navigating the closing process. The most important attribute of any agent is their trustworthiness and desire to get you into a home that meets your needs. Mike is one of the most trusting people I have ever met and he puts the needs of his clients above all else.
Dmschny
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was highly recommended by people we trust. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Michael handled the whole process from beginning to end and made it very smooth and stress free.
Micheletwyman
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael worked with my sister and I to sell our Mother's home. He was patient through the entire process which had some bumps due to buyer. Michael was professional, responsive and very knowledgable about the entire process. He made what could have been a stressful sale a smooth one and we appreciated his expertise. I highly recommend Michael for your real estate needs.
Toni V.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael worked with me for over 2 years to find just the right home for me. Michael was very patient and helpful. Michael was very knowledgeable about the area I was searching in and would always seek out answers to questions he wasnt sure about the answer. I would most definitely work with Michael again!!
Usherkay
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I have no words to express my gratitude to Michael for always going the extra mile. My house was a difficult sell, yet Michael was extremely knowledgeable and patient, and helped me sell an investment property in wall township. I dealt with many realtors in the past, specifically for this property (with no success). Michaels honesty, negotiation skills, and knowledge are second to none! After having difficulty selling this property, I searched Zillow for the most active and best realtor in the neighborhood. Thats how I came upon Michael Skea. I am so grateful to have found and worked with him. The reviews were definitely right on target!I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell a property, and especially if its a difficult sell like my property was. You will not be disappointed!
Bobdibble
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We were in the market for an investment property. Michaels deep knowledge of the local market coupled with his extensive real estate legal background helped make this a successful transaction. He is thorough and very client oriented. Michael operates with an exceptional level of integrity and commitment to his clients. He is truly aEUR~the trusted realtor of the market. It comes as no surprise that Michael Skea is one of the highest producing realtors in the local market.
Chad T.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I had reached out to Michael while he was the listing agent for another house on our street. He came to our house and met with my wife and I just to talk about some different options in the area. We eventually listed our house and bought land to build our dream home. Michael was awesome through the process. He had our best interest in mind and was unbelievably knowledgeable and professional.
Gjulich1
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael knew the market and handled all facets of the process well. He was professional and couteous. He got the listing up quickly and the sale was very quick as well.
Gman 1.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We met Michael when we started looking for a new house. Michael is extremely knowledgeable about the area we were looking in and gave good advice and recommendations. He seemed to understand what we were looking for right away and also the type of neighborhood we were interested in without any problem.Michael is very approachable and friendly, but also extremely professional in every way.We would recommend him to anyone looking for a house or condo...you will not be disappointed!
Donnagunther9
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We have moved several times over the years, and of all of our realtors,Michael Skea was the best. His professionalism, knowledge of the real estate market and law, ethics, patience, and good humor made him an outstanding choice to assist us in successfully selling our home in Manasquan and purchasing our new home in Spring Lake. We recommend him highly!
Dquack23
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We highly recommend Michael for your real estate transaction. Michael is very easy to work with and makes the stressful buying/selling process as easy as possible. Michael worked with us on our home purchase as well as the sale of our existing house and handled all of the details for us. He was always available to answer any questions we had during the process and will definitely use him again on our next transaction.In particular, our real estate purchase was an extremely difficult transaction with a lot of moving parts. Michael helped us navigate through this difficult transaction and provided the reassurance that we needed to go through with the purchase. On our real estate sale, we were very pleased with his listing which helped to attract multiple full-price offers. Michael worked with us to evaluate the pros and cons of each offer and was instrumental in our decision making process.
User7501114
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael Skea is the most on the ball realtor I have ever experienced. We have used many realtors in the past to both buy and sell homes. None has ever compared to Michael. He is so knowledgeable about every single home for sale and also what's going on in the area. He is very well connected and put us in touch with many different resources to meet our needs (contractor, attorney, etc). I continually hear my friends complaining that their realtors don't know anything about the homes, the realtor is getting their info from google, etc. We had the same experience with realtors not knowing much until we found Michael. The difference is he cares. He is a good person and and excellent realtor. Keeps in touch, always was around to show us homes, even last minute. Always available for a chat in person or on the phone. He would be such an asset to anyone looking for a realtor. I cannot say enough positive things about him. He is one of a kind. Love him!!
Tom B.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael was extremely helpful and very professional throughout the whole process of selling the property.Being based in Ireland it was very important for me to have an agent who I could trust and to keep me updated on the progress of the sale .Also he was extremely competent in explaining to me the process of selling a property in NJ with which I was not familiar
Kathleenhburke
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We first met Michael in the summer of 2016 at an open house in Sea Girt. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, gracious and helpful during that initial meeting. Those qualities left a lasting impression, so when it was time for us to pursue an opportunity the following summer - we called him. Michael truly is the embodiment of a real estate professional - well informed, insightful, an advocate for his clients, patient, and an overall steady hand. I say this not only as a client, but also as a fellow Realtor (based in another part of New Jersey). He is the perfect combination of buttoned up, good humored, and kind. We could not have asked for a better representative of our interests.
Sarah D.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael has the perfect combination of market knowledge and negotiating skills to navigate the hot market where we live. We highly recommend him for any real estate transaction you have.
Rislowik
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I am extremely happy with my realtor, Michael Skea. He helped me sell my townhouse and with the purchase of my new home. He is an expert realtor that went above and beyond what was expected as an agent. He knows the Monmouth County market extremely well and accurately predicted the value of both properties. The townhome received an astonishing six offers after being on the market for 48 hours and closed shortly after. He next advised me of potential homes meeting within my search criteria and patiently showed me them, two and three times. Hes courteous and very professional, but not afraid to be direct and honest. When I'm ready for my next sale or purchase there is no question I will be calling Michael again.
Bbbschwartz
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We had such a great experience working with Michael! We originally contacted Michael four years ago, when we first began to consider purchasing a Jersey Shore getaway. He helped us learn about the different condo options in Long Branch and got us quick and easy access to everything we wanted to see. It was clear that he had good relationships with many other agents in the area. We took a long time making up our minds about this big decision, and Michael was always available and patient with us! We finally purchased the perfect condo in December. Michael was very helpful in the negotiations process, giving us good advice in every stage of the process. Do not hesitate to contact Michael Skea if you are looking to buy or sell in Monmouth county.
Beth S.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is a true professional who is very knowledgable about the Monmouth County real estate market and eager to share his knowledge with his clients. As the executors of my mother-in-laws estate, we reached out to Michael to list her home for us. He priced the property correctly and we had 2 offers in the first week. Michael walked us through the negotiations and we closed within 3 weeks. We would highly recommend Michael Skea to anyone who is thinking of buying or selling in Monmouth/Ocean County. Greg and Beth Sarre
Bms718
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is a true professional who is very knowledgable about the Monmouth County real estate market and eager to share his knowledge with his clients. As the executors of my mother-in-laws estate, we reached out to Michael to list her home for us. He priced the property correctly and we had 2 offers in the first week. Michael walked us through the negotiations and we closed within 3 weeks. We would highly recommend Michael Skea to anyone who is thinking of buying or selling in Monmouth/Ocean County. Greg and Beth Sarre
Zuser20151114080618091
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We can't begin to express our appreciation for Michael's knowledge, constant availability and patience. No matter how many times we changed our thought process regarding our desired home, Michael delivered a succession of new home types and always was understanding and affable.We heartily recommend him.
Kcrines
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Two and one-half years prior to buying our new home in Spring Lake, my wife and I engaged Michael Skea to help us in our search. We are NJ natives returning to the Jersey Shore after eighteen years away in places far from the smell of salty sea air and sounds of waves pounding the shoreline; a place we both longed to return to (my wife especially). Michael patiently navigated between my wife's desire to see every possible for sale property between Bay Head and Monmouth Beach and my more narrow wish to stay as close to NYC as possible. I've long lost count of how many homes Michael viewed with us or reviewed on our behalf. In every case, Mike's knowledge of the local market, flood plain, unique easements, insurance requirements, local ordinances - all of which resulted in sound and thoughtful decisions to either make an offer or move on. I find Michael's legal background to be uniquely helpful in this respect. In the end, we purchased a spec home just as the builder (Mike Zimmerman) was completing the foundation for the home. Michael Skea was able to negotiate a sound and fair deal on our behalf. Throughout construction, Michael kept in touch and, at times, worked on our behalf with our builder (also outstanding) since we were still living many miles away. I recommend Michael to anyone looking to buy on the Jersey Shore. You will be exceptionally well represented.
Speechkids8
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael has been a blessing from start to finish in our home buying process. Through several difficult negations and challenging sellers, Michael's professionalism and expertise shined and helped us procure the home of our dreams. He is the best advocate for his clients and I recommend him to everyone I know.
KatiMcCullough
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking for an excellent realtor, you need to contact Michael Skea. He was recommended to us by a friend and we cant imagine using anyone else. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and hard working. He was always very prompt in responding to phone calls, emails, texts and any questions we have had throughout the process. He was patient with us in our search and when we finally found the perfect house for us he walked us through an extremely difficult negotiation process. His knowledge and experience were invaluable to the negotiations and we could hot have done it without him. In addition Michael has been able to provide us with great referrals for an attorney, home inspector and movers. Not only a wonderful realtor but a wonderful person who goes above and beyond. Michael is a standout in his profession and we highly recommend him without hesitation. He is the best!
Brian
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking for an excellent realtor, you need to contact Michael Skea. He was recommended to us by a friend and we cant imagine using anyone else. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and hard working. He was always very prompt in responding to phone calls, emails, texts and any questions we have had throughout the process. He was patient with us in our search and when we finally found the perfect house for us he walked us through an extremely difficult negotiation process. His knowledge and experience were invaluable to the negotiations and we could hot have done it without him. In addition Michael has been able to provide us with great referrals for an attorney, home inspector and movers. Not only a wonderful realtor but a wonderful person who goes above and beyond.Michael is a standout in his profession and we highly recommend him without hesitation. He is the best!
Maxinefitness
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We were focused on purchasing a luxury home in Sea Girt or Spring Lake but were completely unfamiliar with the market as we live in North Jersey. Thankfully we were referred to Michael. He educated us about the localized market, shared with us the unique characteristics of each town and guided us through the purchase of a beautiful home that commanded multiple bids immediately upon hitting the market. His professionalism, responsiveness and communication skills are superior. We highly endorse Michael for all of your real estate needs.
Abbie
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We were focused on purchasing a luxury home in Sea Girt or Spring Lake but were completely unfamiliar with the market as we live in North Jersey. Thankfully we were referred to Michael. He educated us about the localized market, shared with us the unique characteristics of each town and guided us through the purchase of a beautiful home that commanded multiple bids immediately upon hitting the market. His professionalism, responsiveness and communication skills are superior. We highly endorse Michael for all of your real estate needs.
User33344204
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael's professionalism, knowledge, communication style, and ability to negotiate are beyond compare. From before listing to the final day of closing, Michael provided invaluable information and resources that helped us to sell our home in record time. We are so grateful for his advice and counsel during the entire selling process. He is now working equally hard to find us our new home. We recommend Michael to anyone who needs a competent, thoughtful and skilled agent.
Beth M.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael's professionalism, knowledge, communication style, and ability to negotiate are beyond compare. From before listing to the final day of closing, Michael provided invaluable information and resources that helped us to sell our home in record time. We are so grateful for his advice and counsel during the entire selling process. He is now working equally hard to find us our new home. We recommend Michael to anyone who needs a competent, thoughtful and skilled agent.
Zuser20140823123713808
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We knew Michael was the right agent for us the moment we met him at an open house. Michael has a level of professionalism that is hard to come by in this industry. Many realtors we came across were stay at home mom's that got bored or needed extra cash. Not the case with Michael. His extensive background/experience in the housing/building industry in addition to being an attorney made us feel we were in extremely knowledgeable/capable hands. This process is challenging and working with Michael helped us navigate to where we wanted to go. We sold our home in 3 days for list price and are moving into the home of our dreams. Michael is hands down the best realtor we've encountered.
Jill A.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED We knew Michael was the right agent for us the moment we met him at an open house. Michael has a level of professionalism that is hard to come by in this industry. Many realtors we came across were stay at home mom's that got bored or needed extra cash. Not the case with Michael. His extensive background/experience in the housing/building industry in addition to being an attorney made us feel we were in extremely knowledgeable/capable hands. This process is challenging and working with Michael helped us navigate to where we wanted to go. We sold our home in 3 days for list price and are moving into the home of our dreams. Michael is hands down the best realtor we've encountered.
Cameron K.
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I have been involved in many residential real estate transaction. Michael Skea was, by far, the most honest, forthright, responsive and creative agent I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
Markjblunda
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I have been involved in many residential real estate transaction. Michael Skea was, by far, the most honest, forthright, responsive and creative agent I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
Ahateshort
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I met Michael as a result of a recommendation from a friend. Michael assisted me with the sale of my home and the purchase of another in Monmouth County. As my sales representative he was both motivated and extremely knowledgeable regarding the many components involved in the selling and buying a home. Ultimately I was extremely satisfied with the entire experience. I highly recommend Michael Skea as a real estate professional.
Edwardlynskey2
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED I met Michael as a result of a recommendation from a friend. Michael assisted me with the sale of my home and the purchase of another in Monmouth County. As my sales representative he was both motivated and extremely knowledgeable regarding the many components involved in the selling and buying a home. Ultimately I was extremely satisfied with the entire experience. I highly recommend Michael Skea as a real estate professional.
BreannaFrye
Review for Member: Michael Skea
ZillowVERIFIED Michael is the consummate professional. He is able to address all potential issues in a calm yet swift manner. His insight into the local southern Monmouth County market is impressive. He was extremely responsive from the initial inquiry to the closing on our sale. My wife and I are grateful to have had Michael as our realtor and truly appreciate everything he did for us. The sale of your home will instantly become easier as soon as you retain Michael as your realtor.
