Mike Takao

Q: 1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?

Figure out what you need in the home, versus what you want in the home. Sometimes it's hard to determine the difference between the two. You can compromise on your wants, but you do not want to compromise on what you need! Financially, it's important that you do not overextend yourself to buy your new home. Find out what your maximum budget is, have a detailed consultation with a mortgage lender, and target a price point under that. This will save you a lot of headache later. Keep in mind, the rates may be fixed, but the taxes and insurance are not! You want to make sure there's cushion there.

Q: 2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?

The agent you select should be educating you on the market, both in a macro and a micro sense. How is the overall market of your area doing? How is your specific neighborhood doing in comparison? The more educated your agent is, the more educated you will be on your home sale. The agent should help you determine the optimal way to market, prepare your home, and price your home. The better these three things are handled, the more successful your home sale will be!

Q: 3. What types of clients have you worked with?

We've worked with all types of clients in my 21 years, and my teams 43 years combined experience in the industry. Our client base ranges from first time homebuyers to seasoned investors. Each one has their own needs, so make sure the agent you are selecting can speak to your specific needs!

Q: 4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?

All of our clients are treated as family. By doing this, it makes our job much more enjoyable, and our client's experience a lot smoother. I think anyone would agree that the care you take with your family is far greater than one outside of that. We just closed a home last week with a client relocating from Wisconsin. She is a retired mother that sought to move closer to her family here in Texas. The excitement she showed at closing was infectious and it really reminded me of why I decided to become a real estate agent. The great, big hug she gave me as we walked to her car wasn't bad either.

Q: 5. How did you get started in Real Estate?

Real Estate has always been an interest to me, even during my years in college. After graduating, I moved to Austin and sat down with the team lead at Keller Williams Realty Northwest to get an idea of what that career looks like. Everything that was discussed spoke to me and I've not looked back since.

Q: 6. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?

Being a real estate agent requires experience. While I am a certified condo specialist and a graduate of multiple courses throughout my career, what I've come to realize is practice makes perfect. Nothing comes close to what you learn from being involved in hundreds of transactions. Education can prepare you to a certain extent, but experience is the best teacher of all.

Keller Williams Realty

23 Years of Experience

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$14M

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Austin, TX Cedar Park, TX Hutto, TX Leander, TX Manor, TX McNeil, TX Pflugerville, TX Round Rock, TX Spicewood, TX

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About Mike Takao

Originally from San Antonio, I've been in Texas my whole life. I began my real estate career in Austin in early 2003 with Keller Williams Realty. I've remained loyal to Keller Williams Realty ever since and obtained my broker's license in 2014 to start the Takao Home Team. Since then, we've become one of the top producing teams within our market center, with the team reaching the #1 team in 2020, 2021, and 2021. My team and I have represented clients in over 500 transactions throughout my career. It's not work when you enjoy what you're doing, and I've been fortunate enough to work with great clients that I consider family. As our client base grows, so does our team. I'm grateful enough to work with a team that shares the same goals and values that I do. We'd love for you to be part of the family too!

OTHER LANGUAGES

English, Chinese, Vietnamese

Community Involvement

KW Cares

HOBBIES/INTEREST

I enjoy watching my San Antonio Spurs play and I've played tennis throughout my life.

FAMILY

I am married with a one year old child!

Credentials

LICENSE

Real Estate - Texas - # 0505130

Designation

Licensed Realtor

Top Producer

REALTOR

Broker / Associate Broker

Specialties

Buyer's Agent
Listing Agent
Real Estate Consulting
Relocation

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Mike Takao's Reviews & Ratings

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Hard working
Excellent negotiator
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Attentive

Larath13

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June 13, 2017

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This our second time to work with Mike on selling and buying a home and he and his team are top notch! He is quite knowledgeable about the market and was so helpful with the whole process. Any questions that we had along the way, he gladly answered and offered great advice. Many thanks Mike!!!

Kate E.

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May 19, 2017

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We interviewed a lot of realtors before listing our home, and ultimately chose Mike because we trust him. We wanted someone who values honesty and integrity, and who is knowledgeable about the Austin market. Mike has all of those qualities and more. He was there every step of the way, offering counsel and sound advice, while advocating for our best interests. We needed someone who would be honest with us, even when it?s not what we wanted to hear. Mike and his team are always available to offer as little or as much input as needed, and executed a seamless negotiation?above asking price! We highly recommend him, whether you?re buying or selling a home, and whether you?re fairly savvy when it comes to real estate or if it?s your first time going through the buying or selling experience. He?s the right choice.

PatrickBrady7

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May 11, 2017

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Mike and Arez helped me find and close on my first investment property. Thanks guys for walking me through every step and always being available! I will hire Mike for my next rentals as well.

Drewcosta4

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January 16, 2017

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I would consider myself more of a high maintenance client and Mike Takao really blew away my expectations. He puts honest and integrity above all else and has a way of making a very stressful situation and turning them in to an enjoyable experience. He is very knowledgeable and will make sure you get the absolute value whether you are buying or selling a home. You will not regret working with Mike Takao and his team. Ive been more than satisfied with all three of my transactions with Mike.

Ztschir

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January 16, 2017

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Mike helped me and my spouse find our first house in Cedar Park for a really great price. It was exactly what we were looking for and in a good location. To give an example of how astute he is, he noticed the door frame on one of the bedrooms was slightly crooked and had the builder completely remodel that area before we moved into the house. This was something even the inspector we hired didnt find. Im very grateful for his honesty and hard work, and I will definitely use him again when I purchase a new property.