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Happycare65
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIEDWe HIGHLY recommend Michele Burris as your agent. She has helped us buy our property in the Chapel Hill Carrboro School District. Michele was always taking phone calls, and texts, and arranging ZOOM calls whenever we had any questions. She was enthusiastic about explaining the process and sharing her expertise with us. Since this market is very competitive, as buyers, we always looked for properties on the first day of showing. When we requested showings, she always replied right away and arranged them. She continuously negotiated with the other side to make sure we got the best deal possible and everything stayed on track. She has a broad and skilled range of teams working with her- a showing agent, a home inspector, all kinds of inspectors, and other professionals. Michele is absolutely fantastic in every way!
Ron93307
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele was a great help in our recent move to NC from out of state. She was patient, knowledgeable about the market and had a great "solutions oriented" mindset that helped us realize what options were available to us whenever a certain issue would come up (new construction). She went above and beyond the call of duty as she attended meetings in our stead and even took photos of our homesite under construction. Although we were out of state, we never felt out of touch with the building process, because we knew Michele "had our back".
M S.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Customer Service: 10/10Communication: 10/10Knowledge: 10/10 My fiancA(C) and I were first time home buyers and are now first time home owners thanks to Local Market Realty! I cannot thank Michele enough for all of the help and guidance she offered during this long and difficult process nor can I imagine having to navigate it with anyone else. From the first meeting at the Local Market office, where we went through all of the nuances of the North Carolina housing market, we knew without a doubt that this was the realty company for us. The level of customer service we have received from day 1 has been beyond anything we could have ever expected and further clarified the correct decision we made by choosing Local Market Realty. Michele was always available to talk through a question (as new home buyers we had more than a few), get us in to see a hot home at a moments notice, and provide her wealth of knowledge on houses during one of our many home visits. Even on the very rare occasion that we could not meet with Michele, another amazing member of the Local Market Realty team (Nata or Sue) gladly stepped up and was able to get us in to look at a new house and even help us submit an offer within a few hours! Every aspect of the process, from the initial home visit all the way to closing, was taken care of by Michele and her team which greatly reduced our stress during home buying process. If you are looking for the best customer service, a worry free home buying experience, and the most knowledgeable realtors in the area then search no further than Michele and Local Market Realty. We will surely be returning customers if/when we decide to sell our home and purchase a new one!Thank you for all that you did for us Michele!
User0623393
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I have worked with Michele for almost 6 years now. We were looking for something very specific in our new home and she was gracious enough to show us close to 25 houses in that time before we found exactly what we were looking for. Each time it was a pleasure to see Michele and receive her input regarding the area's real estate market. We recommend Michele and Local Market Realty to all of our friends who are looking for a new home in the Triangle!
Barbarawedehase
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Buying and/or selling a house is not a fun experience, but Michele is the best realtor to advocate for you and mitigate the stress and pain involved with the process. I have bought and sold six houses, but it wasnt until family introduced me to Michele that I understood how smooth the process can be. Michele listens and understands the angst of moving, and she is incredibly knowledgeable about the market aEUR" availability, timing, pricing and negotiating aEUR" plus handling the myriad of closing details. Initially I laughed when she predicted the outcome of selling my house because it was so much better than I anticipated. Not only was she right, but she exceeded expectations! My process moved quickly, with selling, buying and closing on both houses in six weeks. Michele was always available to meet with me and explain forms to fill out, intervene with lenders and provide names of trusted vendors, plumbers, electricians, etc. I recommend Michele wholeheartedly! She really is the best.
Carl Z.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele helped me with my 1st home buying experience 10 years ago. Her level of professionalism and personal attention to detail in the house I wanted to buy was exceptional. Earlier this year, I wanted to put the same house on the market. Michele and her team were able to help me sell within 48 hours. I even sold the house from out of state. Her team was able to process the sale as if I was there. From the professional pictures, walk through, interior decorating, inspection, and open house, It all was flawless. Highly recommended, 5 of 5 stars.
Lkcarswell
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is a very kind person and an extremely experienced, knowledgeable agent! She sold our Chapel Hill house recently and we were very satisfied with the process. We had multiple offers the first weekend (!) and everything went smoothly from there. Michele is especially great at recommending the crucial steps to take to prepare a house to sell (repairs, staging, etc.) We followed her advice and we're glad we did. She's also good at keeping nervous sellers (like us) calm and relaxed through the process! Thanks Michele!
JedDavid
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele helped us in a move from the SF Bay Area to Chapel Hill. We actually needed two houses and she not only was able to help us find and buy two fabulous houses but gave us great advice throughout the process. We came to trust her advice implicitly and as a result, overcame a few unexpected problems without difficulty. If you are moving to Chapel Hill or Durham, we would recommend her without reservation. She is down to earth, honest and very knowledgeable. We consider her to be a friend.
Bb1458
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We have worked with Michele both as a buyer and a seller. Michele is deeply knowledgeable about market conditions and works incredibly hard. As a result she always gave us great advice and got us the best possible outcomes. In the challenging world of real estate transactions she is a terrific asset!
Ksmith937
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele has been an agent in this area for a long time. She has helped me buy 2 houses and sell 2 houses. She has expertise that is unmatched. She is so dedicated and trustworthy. She will do everything in her power to make sure you get the right house, and she won't let you settle. She really wants you to be happy, not just sell a home!
Pyreneesd
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED #1: We had an OFFER after being on the market for 9 DAYS with Michele! Previously, had been on the market with another broker for about 6 months without any offers. Michele knew exactly where to set the asking price so that interest & offers would be generated immediately. #2: This first offer was a good one which was negotiated briefly & then accepted! Michele carefully guided the transaction on our historic home successfully to closing. #3. Michele is more than fair, very responsive to endless questions/concerns, & extremely professional & ethical. Although she has extensive experience & knowledge she is not burdened with a massive ego; she listened to & respected our perspective. She did many, many kind & helpful things for us during a very stressful time in our lives. We trust & admire her.
Jenny E.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED From our very first conversation through the closing of our sale, Michele was responsive, helpful and knowledgable in the process. She coached us on which home improvements were necessary to solidify our sale. Moreover, she went out of her way to help us with the logistics of accomplishing the changes we agreed upon. This all led to a signed contract after one weekend of showings! Equally important, Michele is a genuinely kind and trustworthy person. We will absolutely plan to work with Michele for any future home sales.
User05257017
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We contacted Michele Burris last fall to start our home sale process. Michele was timely in getting everything lined up and Knew all the right people to facilitate the listing and quick sale. Michele is very personable and easy to work with. Michele has been immediately responsive to all of our needs/questions throughout this process. I would definitely recommend her for selling or buying a home!
User7468408
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We were blown away by Michele and so incredibly grateful for her help!From the first time we reached out to her until closing (and beyond), she has exceeded our expectations in every way...from driving us around to see/get to know neighborhoods with such superior knowledge and patience to helping us every step of the way once we found a home we loved, Michele was professional, thoughtful, and wise! We highly recommend her!
Zuser20170311140707677
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele worked with us briefly on our home selling process. Her market knowledge was beyond anything other realtors provided. To boot, her marketing plan and process was by far the most comprehensive. I strongly recommend working with Michele. She is a true champion for her clients!
Kathryn R.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED I first worked with Michele Burris in 2013 when I moved to the Chapel Hill area from out of state, and she helped me to locate and purchase my home. Since that time, she has also helped my mom to purchase a home for herself in the area, and has helped to me purchase a separate investment property (in Dec 2016). Besides guiding us through these 3 transactions, she has also provided a wealth of information regarding the area, real estate transactions, reliable/quality vendors for work to be done, and more. Not only does Michele possess extensive knowledge and experience in the triangle area and in real estate transactions, she is also highly resourceful and a genuinely kind person. I have referred her to friends and colleagues, and there is no question that I will work with her again on future investment property transactions.
Kateuci
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED I first worked with Michele Burris in 2013 when I moved to the Chapel Hill area from out of state, and she helped me to locate and purchase my home. Since that time, she has also helped my mom to purchase a home for herself in the area, and has helped to me purchase a separate investment property (in Dec 2016). Besides guiding us through these 3 transactions, she has also provided a wealth of information regarding the area, real estate transactions, reliable/quality vendors for work to be done, and more. Not only does Michele possess extensive knowledge and experience in the triangle area and in real estate transactions, she is also highly resourceful and a genuinely kind person. I have referred her to friends and colleagues, and there is no question that I will work with her again on future investment property transactions.
Elizabeth D.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I have worked with Michele during our house search this past year. We are both medical residents and first-time home buyers with a tight budget. Michele was an excellent realtor who was always looking out for our best interests. She educated us on the home-buying process, had excellent knowledge of the neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, and was always available for showings. Michele understood that we would likely need to sell our home in a few years, and she was sure to point out characteristics of homes that would make resale easier or more difficult. For example, she was aware that large predictable expenses like roof or HVAC replacement could be major setbacks for us as new homeowners. She was sure to look into the age of the roof and HVAC to help us avoid large expenses. Michele never pressured us to buy a home, look at houses over our budget, or make an offer that we were not 100% comfortable with. Overall, Michele was excellent to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend her to our friends and family. Michele truly views her work as a calling and a public service, and she has so much enthusiasm for helping clients find their dream homes. Her professionalism, genuine kindness, and concern for our best interests were exemplary.
Zollene
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED I am in my seventies and a widow. I needed to buy a home in the Chapel Hill/Pittsboro/Carrboro area to be near my daughter who is in Carrboro and had bought her home through Michele Burris and recommended her. Michele drove me all over all these areas and showed me many, many homes but I did not feel settled about it, so we kept looking. Then when I learned about Fearrington Village I knew that was where I wanted to live. But we had to find a house. Michele showed me 4-5 houses in Fearrington and I made an offer which was not successful, then made another offer and got my wonderful house !! Michele is the best there is, you won't do better!
Kayak1024
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is an excellent realtor. She listed and sold our house with the closing in January 2017. Her advice and guidance through the whole process was invaluable. She has a gentle approach, providing insight from her experience which helped us make better decisions.
Dkt18z
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele, is wonderful! Whatever you are looking for her knowledge of the area and ability to locate that property are excellent. Michele is easy to work and very responsive throughout the entire process. We have no reservations in recommending Michele to anyone needing real estate assistance.
Zuser20140810170718866
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele made my first home buying experience so great and easy. She is not only welcoming and kind, but incredibly knowledgeable about different neighborhoods.
Andrewsdj123
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We were relocating to Chapel Hill and had the fortune of being referred to Michele. Being new to the area, Michele's understanding of the market and patience to show us around the area really helped us feel comfortable about where we ultimately bought a house. While searching, we found one house we really liked, got under contract, but ultimately had to back out due to issues with the home. Michele handled it very professionally.Michele's knowledge of real estate, both residential and commercial, really impressed me. Her involvement in current projects and understanding of local trends were very helpful.
Julia E.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is the kind of realtor that you hope for when looking for a home. We worked with her for around two years to find a home for our family. We told her our price range, ideal areas to live and what size house we were looking for. Michele worked with us night and day to find the perfect home! We never felt pushed or rushed to find something. Her patience and honesty won us over time and time again! Now we are almost one year in our home and loving it! We highly recommend hiring Michele and promise that you will not be disappointed.
Deansjohn
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele has been simply awesome throughout our house search. As first-time home-buyers, we had a big learning curve and she was very patient and informative. Her knowledge of the local market is unparalleled. She also customizes her approach based on individual needs - she definitely took time to understand our priorities and always put them first. When we had to quickly get in an offer on a house, she worked late into the night on a Friday to help us get everything done. She truly cares about her clients and making their goals a reality. We would highly recommend her to friends and family.
Mountainlaurel19
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele guided us through the whole process of buying a home, and eased the process by her knowledge, solid advice, and excellent contacts. She was great to work with, and we are happy with the new home!
Jingkang
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED I really appreciate Michele's help for me to buy my first property in life. I am not a US citizen, but Michele makes it easy for me to understand the whole process. She is also very helpful in following-up even after I have purchased the house. Would recommend her to anyone who wants to buy a house in the Durham/Chapel Hill region.
Amberaguirre6
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michelle worked with our family for a year to find the right home. She was patient, kind, responsive and very informative. When we decided to make an offer on a home, she successfully negotiated the price down so that we remained within our target price range. On Christmas Eve, she visited us in our new home with presents for our 3 small children. We couldn't be more pleased with our choice to work with her!
Rutina150714
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Michele to buy our house and she was outstanding. From the negotiations, construction, design, and closing she was there with A+ ideas and service. I could not recommend her enough.
Chris G.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele has helped us purchase two homes and we couldn't be happier with her service. She has superior understanding of the local market and is amazingly responsive. She would respond to text messages and emails immediately. She is honest and trustworthy. When we get settled into our new home, I hope to have her over for dinner. Thanks Michele.
Zuser20140523171136852
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele was wonderful, she knew the areas we were looking at and was always looking out for our best interest! I would recommend her to my closest friends and family.
Yzhang D.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele helped us purchased a house last year. We really love our new home and enjoy working with her. She is professional, so friendly, and reliable. BTW, my wife and I are both international students in Duke from China. This was our first experience buying a house. With great patience, she explained to us the procedures to buy a house in the US. She helped us go over all the paper work, answering our questions with great patience, and negotiate with the seller...She still replied to our email promptly even after we made the purchase. She thoughtfully sent us the tax-related paper, and even a postcard during the holiday. I will definitely recommend Michele, and choose her as our agent when we sell the house after graduation.
Rachelhunsucker
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is very knowledgable about the Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area. This was our first time purchasing a home and she was very thorough in explaining the buying process to us. We will be using Michele again when we are ready to sell and purchase another home.
Shonjohnson
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Michele to buy our house and she was outstanding. From the negotiations, construction, design, and closing she was there with A+ ideas and service. I could not recommend her enough.
5mayger5
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED I contacted Michele from Kansas when we decided we wanted to find a condo for our daughter who is in grad school at UNC. Knowing nothing about the area personally, we completely relied on Michele's guidance. She knows not only the area, but the history of resale for the area. She directed us to the best neighborhoods for our purposes and did a wonderful job of educating our daughter about what to look for when buying a property. In the end, we purchased a perfect property for our needs, completing the inspection, mortgage and closing processes without ever having to travel half-way across the country. We are immensely grateful for Michele's knowledgable, reliable professionalism and recommend her without hesitation.
Zuser20160113052051272
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is a phenomenal realtor and an asset to anyone looking to buy a property in the RDU area. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and fun to spend time with. She is also a straight shooter and tells you like it is. She is a great listener and also shares her point of view. Michele is very generous with her time and cares about her clients and relates well to what is going on in their current circumstances. I can't say enough good things about her! Give her a call.
Silverwood5
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Michele both as a buyer and a seller. We were terrifically impressed both times. She has extensive local knowledge, is extremely responsive, and consistently gave us excellent advice on all aspects of the buying and selling process. We have worked with a number of real estate agents over the years and none have come close to the quality of service and expertise provided by Michele. We recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation.
Capt J.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I recently relocated from DC to Chapel Hill. We engaged Michele to show us neighborhoods and homes in both Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. Michele had a wealth of local knowledge and was generous with her time. During our home tours, Michele made a point of highlighting aspects that would hurt resale value. She wanted us to understand how other buyers might evaluate the home. To the extent negative features could be fixed easily, she pointed that out as well. We found Michele's commentary consistently insightful. When we finally found the right home, Michele provided sensible advice during negotiations and effectively advocated for us. Through the entire process, Michele was perceptive of our preferences, responsive to our questions and requests, and sound in her observations and tactical advice. She also happens to be quite personable.
Helencnc
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele was referred to us by my husbands colleague when we relocated from MD. We were impressed by how organized and how efficient she was even though she was extremely busy. We knew we were always on her radar and she would always step in at the most critical moments to guide us through the hurdles and helped push things along. Her negotiation skills were superb. When Michele showed us houses, she was not simply walking them through with us, she would actually provide us with invaluable advices as to what sells and what does not sell. We highly recommend Michele Burris to anyone who is buying or selling real estate properties.
Meadowmont
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED After over 30 years buying and selling property in three different countries, Michele is by far the best realtor I've ever worked with. My wife and I have bought and sold with her twice now; attentive, efficient, pleasant and very honest. She knows the Triangle at all levels of the market, and will be a pillar of support throughout the process. Can't recommend her highly enough.
User051922
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is easy to work with - helpful, responsive and informative. She showed me houses, and helped me buy a new home. I'd definitely recommend her!
Erricca D.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Very fast response, great feedback and helpful answers. She wasn't too pushy which is rare :) When the time is right I'll definitely be using her services!
Boya Y.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is a wonderful agent that I will definitely recommend. My husband and I decided to buy a house around March this year. It was the first time and we knew nothing about this. With the great help of Michele, we chose our favorite and most appropriate one and closed at the end of April. Michele is so patient and reachable. She worked very hard and always tried to answer every question we asked. We are so happy and grateful to have her as our agent!
Jpnola82
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot recommend Michele Burris highly enough. She was fantastic from start to finish, and I would highly recommend that anyone searching for a home in her area to use her. She is terrific to work with: she is very kind and personable, she really knows what is going on the community, she has a strong sense of home values and negotiation tactics, and she is generous with her time and knowledge of what can otherwise be an overwhelming process. She truly went above and beyond to help introduce my wife and I to the local market (even starting to show us homes several months before we were ready to buy, because my wife was going to have a baby right about the time we would be ready to purchase). That was really critical so we felt like we had seen everything on the market, and had a stronger sense of relative home values, so that when we finally saw "our" house, we recognized it and felt confident making an offer without all the second-guessing. After the purchase, she stayed with us step-by-step. The value from her relationships with top quality inspectors, technicians, and contractors was only surpassed by her sage counsel in navigating through tricky negotiations with the seller and complex post-purchase renovations. We interviewed several of the "top rated" realtors in the Chapel Hill area, and Michele was by far and away the standout. As first-time homebuyers with a little knowledge and a whole lot of anxiety, she truly helped make the process fairly easy. We now have a home that we love, one that is perfect for our children to grow up in. To me, that is the greatest gift of all.
KristynLewis
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Michele to sell our home in Chapel Hill this past winter. We have sold two previous homes, and we interviewed several real estate agents this time around before we met Michele. We were concerned about having to put our house on the market during a historically slow time of year (right before the holidays!) but our experience with Michele was superb. Her knowledge of the area and the real estate market in general is impressive and far surpassed what we'd heard from other agents. She is highly knowledgable about how to market properties in the modern era (online marketing, etc.) was also able to give us excellent suggestions in terms of the things we could do to stage our home. She is wonderful to work with--professional and personable and courteous. We had two offers on our home--at asking price and above asking price--after just a few days on the market. I could not recommend her highly enough.
Erik D.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele is wonderful! She has been so patient with us and is obviously very knowledgeable. She is our agent both for buying and selling. Working with her has been so helpful. She has never pressured us and often points out things that we wouldn't have necessarily thought of about houses, such as safety or resale, even if that discourages us from buying the house. She is warm and flexible. I really feel like she is giving us advice regarding what is best for our family, not what is best for her sales. We love her!
Technoman1227
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele was fantastic. As a first time home buyer she walked me through the process and was wealth of information. Being a younger buyer she made sure the suggestions she made served my needs but were also future thinking should I need to relocate. I ended up with a beautiful house that I love at a great bargain thanks to Michele's hard work and quick communications.
User461465
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Michele Burris is a fantastic real estate agent. She is extremely knowledgeable about all things real estate and uses her knowledge wisely and effectively. She helped my husband and I sell and buy a home in 2013 and everything about working with her was wonderful. She had smart and cost effective suggestions for improvements that would increase our chances of selling. She made use of technology to make sure our listing was available for all to see. She brought in staging and photography experts to make sure our home and internet listings looked perfect. Following her advise we had an offer and were under contract within two months! And with her superior negotiating skills we went under contract for a price with which we were very happy.Buying a home with Michele was also a wonderful experience. When we made appointments to view houses she took plenty of time with us in each home and never made us feel rushed. She offered suggestions, but was not pushy. Once we settled on a home she again used her negotiating skills to ensure we went under contract at a price that was pleasing to us. When a better home came on the market a few weeks later she encouraged us to switch gears and go for the new place, despite it being more work and less commission for her, because she knew we liked the home better and it would be a better fit for our family. In addition to her real estate talents, Michele Burris is a kind and pleasant person to work with. I know Michele had a number of other clients while working with us, but any time I called or met with her I felt like we were the only ones. She took such time and care with us. She made what can be a very stressful process as smooth and easy as possible. I recommend Michele to all my family and friends who mention they are planning to buy or sell a home. If I ever need the services of a real estate agent again, Michele Burris is the person I will call. She is fantastic!
ReineRoue
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Michele in buying my first house in Carrboro was a pleasure. She was always extremely professional, knowledgeable, and even fun! She definitely made the process smooth and helped in every step with useful and intelligent advice. Thank you, Michele, for all your hard work! P.A.
P.A.
Review for Member: Michele Burris
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Michele in buying my first house in Carrboro was a pleasure. She was always extremely professional, knowledgeable, and even fun! She definitely made the process smooth and helped in every step with useful and intelligent advice. Thank you, Michele, for all your hard work! P.A.
