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2026
TOP AGENT
Santa Clara, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Los Altos, CA
2026
Santa Clara, CA
2026
Los Altos, CA
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We had an amazing experience working with Mike and his team to sell our condo. Mike has put together an absolute rockstar team where every single member excels at their specific role. They made the selling process incredibly smooth and seamless. Special thanks to Mike, Jamie, and Adrian for their exceptional guidance and support throughout the entire journey. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell!
We worked with Mike and his company for a few years. First, he helped us rent out our house and managed the property while we worked overseas. We had a few issues with the water boiler and garage opener, which had to be exchanged, and he took care of it promptly. Two years after renting the property out, we decided to sell our house, and Mike took care of the transition from rental to the market scene with all that it entails as updates and marketing. The video of the house walk-through on YouTube was impressive and our favourite as an advertisement element. However, we thought omitting our house's valuable outdoor features, such as a balcony with a view, patio and courtyard, was a missed opportunity for viewers (including the family and friends we shared this video with ?). Anyway, all went according to the timeline, which is impressive: We decided to sell, then, just over two weeks, went to get appliances updated, walls painted, new floors installed, and the property staged by Mikes team and contractors. All the marketing was prepared, and we were asked to be involved if interested. The house went on the market, and on the second day, Mike hosted a brokers open house and a public Open House a few days later. After 7 days on the market, we received several strong offers, all above the aEURoeasking priceaEUR?. After ten days on the market, we went under the contract. Just over 3 weeks after that, weve closed on our property. It was three days ago. Mike's team organised closing: we could do it without coming over, which was very convenient. Coordinating overseas apostilles and most signings as electronic documents was very efficient. We highly recommend Mikes team for any real estate needs. He is a local seasoned agent who knows the area and the market well and keeps himself informed on countrywide trends and developments. And he has the best people working along his side.
Mike has been our realtor for the last 5 years! He has represented us both as buyers and sellers! Hes been an awesome companion/guide who patiently helped us navigate the challenges that the tricky Bay Area real estate market presents! He would provide us with realistic prices/guidance, and at the same time not pressure us or hurry us into decision making! And Mike and his team even help post closing with the settling down! Thank you Mike - we truly appreciate all you do - Atul & Parna ??
Mike has been our realtor for the last 5 years! He has represented us both as buyers and sellers! Hes been an awesome companion/guide who patiently helped us navigate the challenges that the tricky Bay Area real estate market presents! He would provide us with realistic prices/guidance, and at the same time not pressure us or hurry us into decision making! And Mike and his team even help post closing with the settling down! Thank you Mike - we truly appreciate all you do - Atul & Parna ??
We cant begin to express our gratitude to Mike Strouf - and his staff members - for their expertise, friendliness, professionalism & knowledge of property, and the machinations involved with the sale or purchasing of it. Every opportunity that presents itself to us, well be offering a referral to the Genesis Team with the hope that a prospective client will experience the same level of competence, service, friendliness, and professionalism that weve experienced! aEURoeMike Makes It Right!aEUR?
Mike and his team were very professional and thorough with the best approach to selling my Townhouse. They provided flexibility during preparation to get it on the market. I could not have expected any more completeness with flexibility.
Mike and his team did a fantastic job as listing agent for our property. They knew which improvements to make to the property, and moved quickly to get the property to market. The property was listed at an appropriate price, received 12 offers, and went well over asking price. I recommend this team.
Mike did an outstanding job assisting us in the selling of my home. Mike was involved in all aspects in selling the of the property. Mike is very knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive in all areas of the real estate process.
Five stars across the board! I would recommend Mike (and his awesome team) without reservation. They were phenomenal to work with and the entire process went extremely smoothly. This included the pre-listing coordination of painters, carpet, replacement, cleaning, etc. all of which was expertly managed by the team. They were highly collaborative including being very open to suggestions and questions regarding the copy for MLS and brochures and the listing price. The listing materials were top-notch, including a very well-done video, photos and property descriptions. We received multiple offers and I felt Mike clearly laid out all or our options and provided solid advice. The communication was effortless, accurate, and timely throughout the process. Questions were answered quickly and clearly. Instructions we gave were followed precisely, instructions given to us were clear and concise. The team had a wonderful can-do attitude, and they always went above and beyond whenever some minor issue popped up.
I really love working with Mike and his team. They are very knowledgeable and super responsive. I can feel they actually care about us and our house and were looking out for our best interest. In both instances, they were able to find our tenants in less than two weeks. Mike is very connected in the Rivermark neighborhood!
We worked with Mike and his team to assist us with the selling of our home in San Jose, and the experience was outstanding. After the initial walkthrough, Mike shared clear recommendations for some necessary upgrades and a plan and timeline to get the house ready for sale. His experience and knowledge of the local market helped us get things moving quickly as the market had significantly changed from early in the year. Mike and his team helped ensure that we stayed on track with the timeline to market while keeping us informed of important updates and actions required every step of the way. His team was immensely helpful with organizing contractors and answering tons of questions related to contracts and the escrow process. I was so pleased with how everything came together at the end, and the house looked absolutely beautiful. This was reflected in the amazing marketing materials put together by Mike and his team. I would highly recommend Mike and his team to help you with buying or selling a home.
This is the 2nd house we have sold with Mike. This time, his skill and market expertise was even more useful, since the market demand was not as high as it had been over the last 4-5 years. He is truly a trusted partner who we can always rely on for honest and expert advice as well as home selling expertise!
Mike and his team at Intero are excellent partners in the whole home buying/selling process. Their knowledge of the areas in which they operate is second to none. Not only do they provide opinions on the current state of affairs but they are able to anticipate trends in the real estate market and provide advise at the appropriate time. Efficient, responsive, collaborative and empathetic - these are some words I would use to describe Mike and his team. We had an extremely positive experience during our recent home sale and strongly endorse their professional services. You cannot go wrong engaging Mike and his team ! A big thank you !!!! We will be certainly leveraging their services in the future .....
Mike Strouf and his amazing team where wonderful to work with. They knew what we where looking for and monitored the market for us on a daily basis. They where very knowledgeable and warned us of red flags when going through the disclosures for properties we where interested in. When we found our home we came home to a red bow on the door and a wonderful basket of goodies as a house warming gift. They are true professionals. I highly recommend using Mike and his amazing team.Cheers,Anthony and Misty
We are glad we met Mike and his wonderful team at Genesis at the right time. We interviewed several agents but decided to list our home with Mike as he came across as a person with deep market knowledge and expertise in our neighborhood. His attention to detail impressed us. He carefully considered and listed all tasks needed for prepping, staging, marketing, managing repairs, and finally bringing the home to market. Despite having a busy schedule, it always appeared like he had our project under control with the highest priority. He was always on top of my texts and emails, with a super fast response time. His team is top-notch as they handled every aspect of the listing according to plan. With our limited budget for home remodeling and repairs, Mike picked the projects with the most bang for the buck. All the work by his contractors were of impeccable quality. His photographer and staging team were excellent too. Their high-quality, professional-grade photos and staging furniture set the perfect tone for our listing. We had a busy open house weekend with constant updates from the team on the number of visits, disclosure downloads, etc. We got multiple offers in the first week of listing! He never pushed us one way or the other and gave us enough time to consider and make counter offers with the buyers. In the end, he was able to negotiate and get the best deal for us. After we signed our agreements with the buyers, the market took a dramatic turn and started to cool down. Mike had been warning us all along that he was already seeing signs of a slowdown and that he expects the market to turn around anytime. They acted fast and prepped the house in time, which gave us the right opportunity to sell our home for top dollar. I am very grateful to have worked with Mike. He is one of the best realtors to work with in the Bay Area. He has thorough, in depth knowledge of the areas, and gives the right advice for his clients without being too aggressive. We hope to work with him again in the future!
We were more than thrilled to have worked with Mike and his team. Every detail on their end was done with class and punctuality. They scheduled the remodel and repairs quickly, which helped us put the house on the market in great time! The house sold in a week! We couldnt be happier with the Genesis Team and how they handled the sale of our home!
Mike Strouf and his Fenesis Team did exceptionally well in selling my house in San Jose in 4 weeks time at 20% higher price than I was expecting - they sold at 15% more than asking priceThey walked me through the process, stepsOrganized vendors to update and upgrade the housePersonally supervised all the workOrganized the Title company and notary signatures all onlineIt was a very smooth process and thanks to Mike and Jamie and the team
Mikes team did a spectacular job in prepping, staging, marketing and helping us close a great deal on our condo. They shared very useful information and suggestions regarding timing, listing price, offer details all along this journey keeping us worry free. The quality of staging, photography and videos were amazing! Special thanks to Jamie and Adrian for planning and coordinating all the steps involved in the selling process.We highly recommend Mike and his team for anyone considering to buy or sell properties.
Working with Mike and his team has been a wonderful experience. Not only they took care of the unit from fixing ( new carpet, paint, things here and there ) to staging, but also sold it in a record time. Mike and his team are very trustworthy and hard working. They managed to put our condo on the market within 1 week from our decision to sell it. Seven days later we had 3 offers, all above the asking price, and the one we chose closed within 2 weeks. We highly recommend him for all your real estate needs and wants !
Mike Strouf and his team did a fantastic job selling our condo. They were extremely professional and great to work with. They made the entire process smooth and easy. Our Condo sold and closed within 1 month of listing. Thanks again Mike and your team.
Mike and his team helped and guided us in finalizing our dream home. I can vouch for their market knowledge, honest feedback and integrity during this entire process. They were very patient throughout the process and we never once felt pushed or hurried into decision making even if it meant they were working with us for more than a couple of months. I would definitely recommend my friends to Mike.
We could not have been more pleased working with Mike and team. His expert knowledge and guidance through the process were excellent. The team worked quickly and were highly responsive and had clear communication during the entire process. It was smooth and professional end to end. We highly recommend him.
Mike and his team provided property management services when we decided to rent our house in Rivermark. He and his team of professionals made this a very easy and pain-free experience. They handled everything from finding tenants, negotiating, getting contracts signed and then day to day management. We had zero issues over the past 2.5 years! They communicated well during this time and my wife and I can honestly recommend Mike and his team. We would use them again for sure.
When I moved out-of-state, Mike and his team handled the property management, maintenance/upgrades, and eventual sale of my townhouse. He is very knowledgeable about current market conditions, was responsive to my questions, and proactively kept me informed every step of the way. I am very happy with the services he provided and wouldn't hesitate to turn to him again for future real estate needs.
Mike Strouf and his team have provided excellent property management service of my Santa Clara Townhouse over the last 6+ years while I was doing an overseas Ex-Pat assignment in Germany. Each time a renter moved, Mike and his team immediately was able to find another qualified renter w/ minimum to no downtime in my rental income. Plus Mike's team progressively got me a higher monthly rent over the time. When it was time to list and sell my home....Mike and his team was my first and only consideration. Mike's team made the home selling experience totally painless. In the end he got me top dollar for my townhouse and ~$100K over asking price. I was extremely pleased by the professsionalism, speed and overall ease of selling my home that Mike enabled. I highly recommend Mike if you looking to buy, sell, or even rent your existing home. His team is BEST IN CLASS and without a doubt the best in Silicon Valley.
It was a pleasure working with Mike and his team. Mike is straight up and knowledgeable about the market. In our first meeting, Mike came prepared with detail market analysis, proposed listing price, and a draft contract ready to go! He is proactive and follows through on every detail. His team was very professional and efficient. The services that Mike offers made the selling and moving process stress-free. I highly recommend Mike and his team.
The selling process is very smooth with Mike and his team. He did a good job in preparing the property for sale with economical but beautiful home improvement. Marketing is effective and far reaching to the potential buyer. His team is dedicated and responsive. Highly recommend Mike as a seller agent!
Mike and his team are fantastic. They helped us from finding the right property, to negotiating with sellers, and ensuring we close on time. Additionally, Mike and his team helped us line up all the contractors that can help us renovate the home. One of the most responsive, hardworking and knowledgeable group of people who will help you get the right property.
We could not be happier with Mike and his team selling our home. Not only were we very pleased with the selling price, we were also quite impressed with the other services they provided during the entire process. They really took every action to minimize the impact of listing/selling the home on our professional schedules working from home during a Pandemic. Highly recommended.
I have worked with Mike Strouf and the Genesis team over the years. They are a very professional team and care about their clients. They make the process of selling and buying property very easy. Mike and his team are always accessible and prepared to answer any questions as well as keeping their client apprised of any developments. I highly recommend working with Mike!
Through Mike, we have sold and bought property and employed his property management services. Having worked with other excellent agents, no one has yet to come close to Mike. I havent found an agent who can match his expertise and experience. Add in some top-notch professionalism and an excellent team, and youd be hard-pressed to find a better agent. Our most recent transaction is one of the most complicated transactions youll ever hear. I gave Mike a very tough task of selling one of our properties with tenants still under lease. Mike came up with an extremely creative plan where we were able to place the property on the market and keep the tenants happy. Mike was able to garner offers over the propertys fair market value. During escrow, there were some significant delays from the other side of the transaction, but we trusted Mike and his team, and we felt little to no stress. About a week before the close of escrow, there was a kitchen fire. With now having to deal with insurance, the buyer, contractors, and everything in between, Mike again came up with another creative plan, and unbelievably, he was still able to close on the property. He went above his normal duties to make sure we were well taken care of during an extremely stressful time, and well after closing. Mike and his team did some miraculous work, and I can't imagine having any other agent on my side.
I have known Mike for the last 14 years and this is the second house we have bought from him. His tagline of Helping my neighbors is so true as for him he makes sure your goals are achieved and he and his team go above and beyond to make that happen. He and his team provide you support right from the start in getting you preapproved, to selecting the right house, negotiating a fair market price, and helping you get settled. The experience working with him and his team over the years has not changed and we have enjoyed every bit of it.I highly recommend Mike as he still cares after the transaction is done.
Mike was very helpful with navigating me through my first home sale and 1031 exchange. He over-delivered on my expectations, responded quickly whenever I would reach out to him, and made sure my sale and 1031 exchange were executed properly.
TL;DR: Professional, courteous, expert and stress-free!Mr. Mike Strouf and all the members of his Genesis Team have been great throughout the process. They make selling and buying a property looks so easy that you'll feel that anyone can do it! They handle things professionally and are courteous in every communication. They know the area well and are able to bring out the best in your property that will attract the target market. They can also help you prepare your property before putting it to the market by connecting you to the right people for any repairs, painting, cleaning, inspections and staging needs, making the preparation and selling a stress-free experience!
Mike knows what needs to be done to turn a transaction into a painless and successful endeavor. His team drove everything that was needed to get the property ready and his suggestions were spot on.
When we decided to sell our townhome, we interviewed several realtors to find the right one for us. When our new construction home out-of-state was finished being built, we wanted to move our stuff out and just hand our keys over to a realtor that we can trust. Some of our needs included remodeling, repairs, inspections, cleaning, staging, etcaEUR| We also needed a realtor who was experienced and knowledgeable about the Rivermark community. Although there were a few realtors that checked these boxes, we chose Mike because he was friendly, personable, and had a good sense of humor. His personality stood out from the rest. He took the time to get to know us, listen to our needs, and he and his team were always very professional. When we had junk to get rid of, they even came out with their truck and hauled it away for us! We felt 100% comfortable handing him our keys and leaving CA. Not only did Mike and his team take care of EVERYTHING, they also kept us updated on our remodeling/repairs, etc. throughout the whole process and were completely transparent about what was happening in the market. During Covid times, wildfires, and an election year, getting a house ready to sell can be extremely stressful. Mike and his team took away our stress and handled everything. We couldnt have made a better choice.
Since the first day I asked Mike about selling our house I found his responses direct and clear. He was able to describe the process, timing and numbers with an incredible precision. He definitely knows the process, the market and the strategies that will maximize the sale.Mike and his team were also excellent in the use of technology to create a 3D tour and create a state of the art web site that quickly attracted buyers in a matter of few days. Although that professionalism would be enough the work with him and his team again I also found in Mike a person of character, very honest, responsive and interested in my thoughts and opinions. I would not doubt to work with Mike again if the opportunity arises.
Mike helped us throughout the selling process. He was very professional. We had listed the house in March 2020 but we could not sell it since the shelter-in-place order was issued immediately after the open house. But Mike understood our situation and he was very helpful. We decided to wait for a year. We were able to sell the house this year with Mike's help. I would highly recommend Mike as a real estate agent. His team including Josh is very helpful and professional as well.
Looking to buy or sell your home and need a great partner to get you the best deal? Look no further than Mike Strouf and the Genesis Team. From market analysis to pricing strategy to communications, Mike and his team will guide you through the process while delivering the highest standards of customer services.Mike recently helped my family sell a second home, and the process could not have gone any easier. Since we are not local, Mike and his team managed the entire process while keeping us abreast of what was going on. We had worked with Mike previously, so I provided some general guidelines for the transaction and Mike executed flawlessly. Mike and his team managed the vendor activities and brought the property to market when he said they would. The end result? We were under contract within days with multiple offers, which were all over asking. Having a trusted partner to guide you through the real estate transaction takes away a lot of the stress involved. Your home is one of your biggest investments youll make, so why trust it to anyone other than Mike and the Genesis Team?
Looking to buy or sell your home and need a great partner to get you the best deal? Look no further than Mike Strouf and the Genesis Team. From market analysis to pricing strategy to communications, Mike and his team will guide you through the process while delivering the highest standards of customer services.Mike recently helped my family sell a second home, and the process could not have gone any easier. Since we are not local, Mike and his team managed the entire process while keeping us abreast of what was going on. We had worked with Mike previously, so I provided some general guidelines for the transaction and Mike executed flawlessly. Mike and his team managed the vendor activities and brought the property to market when he said they would. The end result? We were under contract within days with multiple offers, which were all over asking. Having a trusted partner to guide you through the real estate transaction takes away a lot of the stress involved. Your home is one of your biggest investments youll make, so why trust it to anyone other than Mike and the Genesis Team?
In my experience it's rare that things go how the vendor projects it. Especially when it comes to matters like price ranges and timelines, it really takes professionals who know their business inside and out to make accurate projections.Working with Mike has been a breath of fresh air. At the very beginning of our work together, he laid out fairly specific time frames for each step in the progress. Some of these steps were controlled by his team, while others were a matter of the market. In our initial conversation I thought to myself that there's no way things can be predicted so precisely, but in every case Mike was spot on.Mike's grasp of home pricing has been even more impressive. He recommended to us a pricing strategy for the home we were selling and was able to accurately predict a very specific price range for the offers we would receive. Once again, he was spot on.In all matters, Mike and his team were incredibly professional. This was the first time I ever sold a home, so I'm not familiar with the process. Mike was able to patiently and clearly explain the process to me, which was very helpful.The only thing Mike left me wishing is that everybody I dealt with in my life was as much of a master of their craft as he is.
It was such a blessing for us to have Mikes help in selling our house in Santa Clara. He suggested we use the best money to remodel the house and staged it with a nice look in a short period of time. More importantly he had helped us negotiate with a best offer in a slow market. We highly recommend him!
Mike was amazing to work with! Great marketing, no pressure, they did all the work. We had tenants in the unit and he dealt with our management company and tenants for move out. We just sat back and watched him and his team get the job done!
Mike exceeded our expectations as our agent in selling our home in Rivermark. His knowledge of the area, expertise in the business and professionalism was outstanding. He answered every little question quickly, understood our needs and addressed them promptly. All of his suggestions and experience came through in confidence and helped make our selling process extremely smooth.Mike and his team are a solid A+. They're professional, responsive, and honest. I'd recommend him all the way.
Mike and team said "Do this, change that, fix those, leave that alone", and we did. He found the workers, scheduled everything, kept us informed at every stage, consulted with us when problems turned up. The house went on the market about three weeks after we contacted him, and we got multiple offers four days later, well above what we expected. The range between offers was more than the preparation cost. We couldn't be happier with the expert service.
Mike and his 'Genesis Team' are simply spectacular! After interviewing several realtors, and having listed our Santa Clara home without much foot traffic or advertising, we gave Mike a try. From the start Mike had a gameplan and timeline for brining our home to market. First it was re-painted, staged and re-landscaped. Our first open house was on a Friday. According to our neighbors, the foot traffic through the home rivaled Valley Fair Mall the day after Thanksgiving. To our utter amazement, we received 25 offers in less than one week! Of course we accepted the highest offer which was substantially over asking price. But wait, it gets better. Knowing we wanted to leave the Valley, Mike referred us to a realtor in Gig Harbor Wa. Just prior to close we purchased a new home with the local realtor Mike recommended.If you are looking for a top notch realtor and his capable team or specialists look no further than ike and his Genesis Team.
Mike and his team were fantastic and I highly recommend them. I moved from Santa Clara to NYC and had to leave California entirely only a few days into the process. They took care of every aspect of the sale while I was remote, requiring very little involvement from me and keeping me closely informed about status. They had tons of experience with the Santa Clara market and had sold similar properties before; I appreciated their confidence and lengthy track record. Ultimately my home sold above asking price. Thanks Mike, Dave, and team!
I highly recommend Mike Strouf and his team as realtors. My growing family needed a larger home in our neighborhood. Mike did a fantastic job helping us prepare our old house for sale, sell our old house, and find/purchase a new house. He also found a rental for us in between. Did I mention this was all during a global pandemic? Mike and his team are trustworthy, honest, and very detail oriented. He was very responsive to all our questions through the entire process. He was very knowledgeable and always presented the alternatives to us with any pros/cons. He didnt push us to make a decision a certain way, but gave us all the info to make our own decisions. The bay area real estate market is crazy, and it is great to have Mike and his team on your side if you are buying or selling a home!
We contacted Mike's team to help us buy our first house in Rivermark, Santa Clara and it has been great journey since then. Mike and Adrian understood our requirements / budget and accordingly showed us few listings which matched our requirements. We gave an offer on couple of houses and got offer accepted for second attempt. We got guidance from Mike's team until closing date and even after moving to our house we got all the help needed. I highly recommend Mike and his team for real estate needs. He has all the right contacts to get work done.
Working with Mike, and his colleague Josh Gilbert, was absolutely perfect! From the very first emails, to the introductory zoom call, to househunting, and finally, buying a home, the Genesis team was amazing.We were so nervous to be going through all these steps with a 4-month old, during the pandemic, but Josh and Mike made it an easy process. We had so many questions throughout, as first time homebuyers, and every single one was answered quickly and without judgement.I would absolutely, 100% recommend the Genesis team, and Josh specifically, to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area.