Not only is he an amazing agent, but impossible to utilize his service and not become lifelong friends. He is the type of people you want at your Thanksgiving table. Throughout our family growth, career growth and unforeseen cross country moves, we have bought and sold far too many homes for a couple in our 40s. We have interacted with "5 star" agents and brokers across the country, and not a single company or individual comes close to matching the personalized, attentive care we continue to receive from Mr. Willis. When issues arise during transactions (as they always do) and myself or the other party is losing it, Michael is the cool cucumber, keeping the peace and solving every issue with grace. We have both bought and sold a house with him as our agent and during both transactions in different years, knowing he has many clients on the books we always felt like we were his only clients. Anytime we called him, he always answered. Every text was always returned within minutes. Another humongous asset is his in-depth knowledge of the area and longevity he has in the community. When you need plumber, pool guy, contractor, or electrician at 9 pm when you move into a new house and you can reach out to your agent because he knows somebody reliable/reputable in the community, it is a very comforting benefit. One of our home sales, I was blown away when our previous agent walked away with the very generous listing fee for basically placing our home on the MLS. Michael on the other hand, truly earns every penny and then some. From getting us the best price on our home, helping us from across the country with every inspection and fix and following up on every item every time, and even going above and beyond, making sure our new home was cleaned the day we moved in and our deliveries prior to our arrival were safely stored. I know there is no better agent in our area if you are looking for someone who is genuine, honest, passionate, transparent, generous, reliable and a friend for life. read more

When my husband and I decided to buy our first home we expected it to be a fairly painful process. From a competitive market (during COVID!) and knowing very little about home-buying in general, we figured we were in for a lot of stress. Luckily, we found Michael who made absolutely every step of the process seamless and straightforward. Michael helped us find our perfect home in Livermore within our budget, and gave us his honest assessment and recommendations every step of the way, pointing out the pros and cons at each home viewing and taking his time to understand exactly what we were looking for. Michael's communication was excellent, and he thoughtfully answered each and every question we had. We truly felt like we had someone on our team who would be our best advocate. Michael had the expertise, connections, and strategic thinking to get us into our first home more quickly than we believed possible. We will send all of our friends and family looking for homes in the Bay Area straight to Michael, and hope to work with him again in the future! read more

We decided to move in the Tri-Valley in the midst of the pandemic and reached out to Michael to see if he can help us find our next home. He was happy to help and very professional in his approach. Things moved so fast and within days from when we first contacted him we got an offer accepted and that was entirely thanks to him. He really knows his business! He gave us an amazing tour of the areas we were looking to purchase in, talked to us about all the upsides and downsides of every neighborhood and helped us find the best home in the best area for us. He was always in close contact with the lender and all other parties involved and made sure things go smoothly. He was very kind, helpful and always answered our calls right away. He went above and beyond to make the whole process easy for us. Even after the closing day he checked in with us a few times to make sure everything is fine and to give us tips about the area. read more

We really recommend working with Mike. We started slow looking for a house at first and he was so patient and generous with his time. When we were ready to move quicker he moved with us and took all of our feedback to find us exactly what we were looking for and well within our budget! It is really wonderful to have someone that you can trust with this big decision. He is well respected in the field and knew so many of the other agents and they have wonderful rapport, which helps a lot. He is also extremely well-rounded in the home buying/selling/appraisal/inspection arena so there were not any questions that he wasn't able to answer for us quickly! Super communicative, kind, understanding, and listens to your needs. Highly Highly recommend for your housing needs! Will DEFINITELY work with him again. read more

My wife and I felt very lucky to have the opportunity to work with Michael in buying our dream home in East Bay. He made the entire process stress-free, and we were able to find our home within a month. Michael is extremely responsive no matter what time of the day or week. Michael is not like a typical realtor. He will not push you to make a decision; in fact, he will walk you through all of the pros and cons so you can make your own decision with as much time and pressure-free as possible. What I also love is Michael's appraisal background. When you walk homes with him, he can spot things that you would never know to look for. 5-Stars service, no question. Highly recommend Michael and would 100% use him again in the future. read more

I chose Michael based on his excellent reviews, and I'm so glad I did. As a realtor, I've worked with many professionals, and Michael truly stands out. He handled both an appraisal at the time of death and a current market appraisal for the surviving spouse, who is now preparing to sell the home. Throughout the process, Michael was prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He communicated clearly, was respectful of the circumstances, and delivered the reports on time. His expertise and thoughtful approach brought clarity and peace of mind to a sensitive situation. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced appraiser. His work is top-notch, and his reputation is well deserved. read more

We highly recommend Michael Willis as an agent and consultant for real estate. Michael is very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All of his communications are timely, clear, and concise. We started by having Michael do a home appraisal and were so impressed with his work, that we selected him to represent us in the sale of our Livermore home. Everything throughout the whole process went very smoothly and efficiently. He was on top of all issues and questions. He is proficient in the best use of technology to facilitate real estate transactions. He has a very competent network of contacts in the business to support what needs to be done throughout the whole process. Four thumbs up for Michael Willis! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Michael Willis for a home appraisal, and I couldn't be more impressed! Michael's attention to detail and professionalism are unmatched. He took time to thoroughly assess every aspect of my property, ensuring accuracy and precision in his appraisal. His knowledge of the market and expertise in valuation gave me complete confidence in his assessment. Not only was Michael efficient and thorough, but he also provided valuable insight and recommendations that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Michael Willis for anyone in need of a home appraisal; you won't find a more dedicated and knowledgeable professional! Thank You Michael! read more

Top shelf service from start to finish. We asked Michael to sell our San Diego house and moved a thousand miles away weeks before it was ready to go on the market. Michael helped keep our handyman on track and coordinated his team to stage, list, and show our home incredibly fast. In fact, we went from list to closed/funded in 21 days! This was the 4th house we've sold and this process can be incredibly stressful. Michael's demeanor is unflappable and he has the magic ability to keep you calm from start to finish. We are fortunate to call Michael Willis our friend and can't recommend him enough! Do yourself a favor and call him for all your realestate needs! read more

Michael was a very responsible and reliable person. He was very professional in his dealings with us as his client. We were from out of state which could have made it very difficult but Michael made the whole process seamless. He took care of every detail, big and small. He had a great team working with him. He helped us above & beyond the duties of a Realtor from preparation, listing, negotiations until he finally sold the house. He made sure that we got the maximum return on our added investment. Michael was a diligent, honest and well-informed Realtor that you can count on. If you are still looking for a Realtor that you can trust, call Michael Willis now! read more

We wish there were 10 STARS to give! Michael, by far, was the BEST CHOICE we could have ever made. Selling our Mothers house from out of state was a daunting task, but Michael made it SO PLEASURABLE. From start to finish, Michael handled all the ins and outs for us, with extreme care, professionalism and kindness. His follow through was impeccable and his integrity was over the top! We seriously can not say enough good things about this gentleman that TRULY CARED about our family and the history we had with our Parents home. He is more than a realtor to us now........he is our FRIEND that we are forever grateful for. He is the BEST REALTOR in CALIFORNIA!!!! read more

Michael is the BEST!! He has helped us sell two homes and both times were wonderful experiences. One of the things I love about him the most is that when you talk to Michael, he actually listens. He doesn't just do things that satisfy him. He does what you want/need and then will make suggestions on what might make the sale more successful. It's very easy to communicate with him and he always responds timely. He is also great at reminding you of things too! Michael is an amazing Realtor but even more so just an amazing human being. Thank you Michael!!! read more

I called Michael to obtain an appraisal for my family's home. I explained to him the situation and he was very knowledgeable, kind, & accommodating. He wrote a very thorough appraisal report for my family's home and he took the time after the appraisal to answer all my family's questions. He was very personable and made us all feel comfortable. Michael definitely has extensive expertise in the real estate industry. I would definitely recommend Michael & I will be contacting him for my next home appraisal. read more

Phenomena! Michael far exceeded our expectations with the depth and breadth of his professional expertise, plus the extraordinary way he interacted with us (most pleasant, interested in us and our needs, specially good at listening and responding, patient, generous with his time, insightful with useful information that benefits our decisions, honest, ethical, centered on the client and not himself, etc.). Michael is a role model for other brokers and appraisers. Highly recommend. read more

Michael has done a very professional job of appraising, he is detailed, concise, timely and truly follows through with diligence. In addition to being a true professional he is great to work with. He answered all of my questions and offered to help in any way he can if we need more information or help. I would highly recommend him. Thanks for the great job Mike! Sincerely Deborah Buchanan , Realty One Group read more

Michael is highly professional and very knowledgeable about the Bay Area real estate market. He always has the time to talk and to address any questions or concerns, and is very personable. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a real estate appraisal. He's thorough and detailed, and consistently goes the extra mile. You can do no better than Michael Willis for your appraisal needs. read more

Michael helped me to appraise a family home. He is friendly, professional and knowledgeable. From start to finish he provided, prompt and excellent service and answered all my questions. The turnaround for the appraisal was exceptionally fast. Michael was extremely attentive and helpful every step of the way. I highly recommend him! read more

Michael Willis is very competent and capable appraiser. He has a firm grasp on real estate values and current trends in the Bay Area housing market. You can easily tell he loves what he does and it translates well with his high quality work. I would highly recommend his appraisal services. read more

I have used Michael twice now for my appraisal needs. He is very professional and detailed with his work, but has an ease about him making the process less stressful. I would give Michael more than just 5 stars. Great job Michael!!! read more