Mike and Ben are the absolute best! They were invaluable in helping us sell our two homes in Sonoma County! Since we live outside of the area, it was such a relief when Mike and Ben took charge of everything. They always ensured that the houses were presentable, sometimes even making minor cosmetic repairs as needed and held open houses consistently, even when the market was slow. Mike's impeccable knowledge of the Sonoma County market as well as his professional contacts including quality repairmen, gardeners, house cleaners, carpet cleaners, etc. were indispensable in this process. As offers came in, Mike walked through everything with us with immense patience and never made us feel pressured or rushed. He did the same after we accepted the offers. We feel very lucky to have had Mike and Ben and would recommend them to anyone wholeheartedly due to their exceptional professionalism and expertise. With them, you also get the added benefit of working with genuinely good and kind people on your side! read more

Stone Real Estate was very knowledgeable. They made buying a house easy by doing documents correctly and on time. The seller and the realtor of the house we bought preferred working with us and our realtor for that reason. There were other bids, but that was why we got the house. read more

Mike was recommend by Rocket Mortgage Company. From day 1, Mike was above and beyong. Easy to reach even after hours. If I had any questions, he would thoroughly explain and gave his honest opinion. I took his suggestions to consideration. He made the stressful "finding home" experience as easy and simple as it should be even if it was a big purchase. I recommended him as an agent to anyone, who is looking for a knowledgeable agent. Thank you, Mike! read more

I can't say enough good things about working with Mike! I've moved three times in California and this was by far the best experience I've had with a real estate agent. He gave me great advice on putting together my offer and was an amazing local resource for a property type and area that were totally new to me. Mike was always super responsive, thorough, and on top of everything -- plus he's just a very sweet guy who is easy to talk to. I'll be recommending him to everyone I know! read more

What a great experience it has been working with Mike Stone and I can't recommend him highly enough! Mike represented me during the sell of my house as I was making a cross country move. He provided great suggestions on staging my house for greatest impact and curb appeal and handled the myriad of paperwork with knowledge and ease so I never felt overwhelmed. He kept me informed at all times and flawlessly communicated with other realtors, financial institutions, and title companies as I was making a home purchase out of state and chose to have both escrows close concurrently. This experience would not have been possible without Mike's deft real estate background. read more

I worked with Mike Stone both from buying my first home and selling it after. Mike is outstanding. He made me very comfortable with buying my first home since I have very little knowledge about it. He is very knowledgeable and very attentive to details. He shared valuable and great ideas without being pushy. Always quick to respond to emails/text/calls, sensitive about your own time as well. Since I work night shift, he would not call/text me when I'm resting during the day (which I appreciated a lot). When it comes to selling the house, as much as I loved that place - I had to sell it coz I had to move. Mike helped me even though I was not living in the area anymore. He communicated everything to me smoothly without any problem, even with everything that happened recently in Sonoma County. I am very happy working with Mike and I highly recommend him to anyone. If in the future I would need a realtor again, I would work with Mike again. Thank you so much for everything Mike! read more

We would highly recommend Mike Stone. My wife and I needed to relocate ASAP after accepting a job offer. Talking w/ Mike made us confident that our house was in good hands. He was extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and honest. He made some good recommendations which helped us get the house ready for sale which we were fortunate enough to have the house sold shortly after it was listed. It was great to have our questions answered promptly. Thanks again Mike! read more

We recently went through the home buying process with Mike and have nothing but great things to say about our experience! It was our first time buying a home and he gave us very helpful practical advise on things as they came up during our search. He was also available for showings, inspections, or any other things that came up whenever we needed them which went a long way in such a competitive market. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who needs a great agent to work with! read more

Loved the homes Mike showed us. He was patient with all our looking and ultimately aided in our perfect retirement home. Mike was available and ready to assist. Highly recommended. Great agent! read more

I have know Mike for years. He has done a few loans for me and has gave me allot of advice. He knows Real Estate like the back of his hand and he is great with the fine print that people miss. He should have been a lawyer. I would hire him again and again. Hire him, you will not regret it. read more

Words just cannot express how much we appreciated Mike's expertise, wisdom, and guidance during the exciting, often daunting, and ultimately successful journey of purchasing our first home! He was there every step of the way, patiently answering our !numerous! questions and sharing his sage advice and clear-minded perspective. We were constantly amazed at his depth of knowledge -from the neighborhoods in Sonoma county and the surrounding areas, to the helpful tips and advice on home maintenance and repair. His insight, honesty, and humor were much needed, and much appreciated. We never felt he was trying to sell us just any old house, but that he was working his hardest to find the one we'd be the happiest with, both in a heartstrings way and a wise decision way. It has been an incredible experience and we can't wait to refer him to friends and family in the future. Thank you so much Mike! We are forever grateful. Can't wait to have that bbq! read more

Mike is a wonderful agent and he deserves the highest rating and recommendation. Mike is knowledgeable, patient, and keeps your best interest as his one his core values. He worked with us for about 2 years on an off as we looked all over Northern California (almost!) at all sorts of properties, from vacation cabins to full-time homes. We bid, we lost; we bid, we won; we changed our minds. We were all over the place! Mike never lost patience with us and was always willing to spend yet another weekend showing us more options. We finally settled on a house in Fairfax and we leaned heavily on Mike's expertise to show us both the pros and cons of our options. Mike worked very hard lining up inspections and contractors and his deep pool of contacts made things happen at a difficult time. We got to know Mike and trust him like extended family - we will miss seeing him all the time! read more

My wife and I have been represented by Mike Stone on three occasions, two as sellers and one as buyers. He has all the attributes to look for in a real estate broker, including extensive experience and knowledge, a service-oriented approach, sophisticated negotiating and communication skills, patience and persistence, and responsibility and reliability . All three transactions proceeded smoothly and concluded very successfully. Our highest recommendation. read more

Mike is an excellent real estate agent that knows the areas of Sonoma County very well. He was patient and on top of everything while we trusted him to help us find our first home 7 years ago. And most recently, we decided to sell that first home and he was a tremendous help throughout the whole process. Not only did he do the marketing and selling of our home, but he helped us get it to market every step of the way. He provided lots of references for inspections and maintenance/tidying up before we were ready to sell. We ended up leaving our empty house in his hands as we moved out and he took care of everything for us. His services and connections were beyond what I expected from an agent. When it was time to accept an offer, Mike did the research for us and recommended the best fit for our interests, which didn't come down to just numbers. Mike is a caring and knowledgeable agent and I would recommend him to anybody who needs an honest agent who advocates for them! It's been a pleasure working with Mike Stone! read more

Mike sold a unique Healdsburg home for us during a difficult downturn in the market. He did the job quickly and got a great price - likely because he is extremely knowledgeable, capable, competent, and kind. He is great at avoiding pitfalls, planning strategically, and showing up until the job is done. Best of all, he's warm and generous. You'd be lucky to work with him. read more

Mike did a great job in the trust sale of my mom's house in Windsor during the Covid-19 epidemic. All the safety guidelines were followed. He is very knowledgeable of the North Bay market. Mike is also easy to work with. I highly recommend his services. read more

I found Mike through reviews written by others and when I met him I just knew that he was the right fit for me. He did not try overly hard to convince me that he was good at what he does. He was just honest and true to himself. It was particularly hard to sell during Covid-19 but we did it. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a good, honest realtor. read more

With a tight budget and a difficult market in Sonoma County, my partner and I went into the home buying process pessimistic to say the least. That all changed when we began to work with Mike. Not only did he have crucial insight into the market, but he truly made us feel like we were his only clients. Aside from his availability and thoughtfulness, his low pressure attitude and deep knowledge of every aspect of real estate made us feel incredibly confident in all the difficult decisions that go into home ownership. Mike encouraged patience and a deep understanding, spending almost six months with us before we found the right home. Finally, the escrow process, which many dread as the most stressful part of buying a home, was a breeze with Mike. His upbeat and pleasant demeanor didn't stop him from being a shrewd and aggressive negotiator who made sure we got the lowest price possible. I would recommend Mike to friends, family, and anyone looking to brave the Bay Area housing market. read more

Mike helped me buy a house in windsor, and the transaction went smoothly for day 1. Highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a realtor read more

I highly recommend Mike to anyone who needs a real estate agent. He went above and beyond the call of duty during my home buying process. A true professional who has his client's best interests at heart. Acted very ethically and responsibly while working with me. Mike's knowledge about real estate is extensive and he generously provided me with a lot of information and advice that proved invaluable. He is very responsive and always followed up on important matters. Moreover, it's rare to find someone who is so pleasantly easy to work with. Can't praise Mike enough for the fantastic job he did! Would love to have him as my realtor again in the future. read more

Mike Stone is the Best! I was 100% happy with everything he did to help me sell my home for a really good price! I highly recommend him and really enjoyed the experience! Very knowledgable, warm and friendly. read more

I recently sold my home in Windsor, California with Mike Stone as my Realtor. Working with Mike was a pleasure and very comfortable. He is an excellent agent who always have your best interest as his first concern. I have worked with other agents in the past, but Mike has been the best yet. I wish I could give him a higher rating than 5 stars as he deserves every star. He knows the area and priced my home exactly right to sell right away. Mike always handled the concerns and details that always occur when buying or selling a property with a keen attention to those details. I highly recommend Mike Stone to anyone looking for a 5 star agent. read more

Our highest recommendation goes to Mike Stone. Being the diligent researchers, we interviewed 9 different realtors and knew Mike was #1 after the initial conversation. He is not only a realtor, but his expertise as a broker and former real estate company owner shines through. He is the consummate professional: Extremely knowledgeable, excellent communicator, low key, flexible, receptive and honest. Since this was an estate sale, there was family divisiveness and his ability to 'read between the lines' was invaluable. He saved us thousands of dollars and multitudes of worry. To quote Mike: 'It's not my money and I take that seriously'. None of us knew the market, procedures or protocols. Mike did. The home had both obvious and hidden issues. Mike knew what to do...and not do when advising us on preparing the house for sale. As he says 'I don't sell the house, the house sells itself". He used the internet to the highest advantage even opting for Zillow's Premier Agent program to "feature" our property for sale which gave it greater exposure. Resources were at his fingertips. He recommended vendors for new countertops, appraisers, inspections, pest control, fencing, electrical and plumbing. The title of the property was out of compliance and he caught it early on in the process so as to not cause any unexpected delays. His photographs of the home showed off its assets beautifully. The sale went smoothly and although many negotiations were involved, he executed perfectly. He even called the loan officer for the buyer to check qualifications in advance of our accepting an offer; a huge time saver. His calm demeanor, sophisticated wisdom and articulate explanations delivered comfort to us all: We are lifelong customers! read more

My husband and I worked with Mike Stone to buy our home in Windsor, CA last year and he was everything we needed in a realtor. Our sons decided to live in the bay area and since we were retiring, we made the decision to move from Southern California to Sonoma County. At the time we began our house hunting we still had active careers in Southern California and our time was limited to weekend trips to look at properties. This left us dependent on Trulia and Zillow, etc. for possible properties, Mike was very flexible and supportive of our situation arranging as many viewings as possible for the times we were in the area. Mike was persistent, sending us listings daily for our review, staying in regular contact and tirelessly providing feedback on the properties we had discovered on-line that we thought were houses we might be interested in, he also set us up on MLS so we could view properties as they came on the market without delay. He quickly understood what we were looking for, what our priorities were and guided us to potential homes we would seriously consider. This kept us from wasting time looking at properties he knew we wouldn't like. Mike was attentive to us as buyers which can be rare in dealing with real estate agents, making us feel that he had a genuine interest in satisfying our needs as buyers vs. trying to sell us on properties that may not have fit all our needs. He was very knowledgeable about the state of the housing market at that time and helped us set our expectations of list price vs. purchase price. Closure went seamlessly, pending closure Mike helped us negotiate money back for items that needed fixing per the inspection report and he even helped the seller find their next house to help remove a contingency and get us into our new home as quickly as possible. After the close of escrow Mike took the effort to recommend a handyman, yardman and other services for the house and recommended great places to go showing his knowledge of the community and reinforcing our feelings that we had made the right decision. We love our new home and we would never hesitate to recommend Mike to others he's a true professional and a genuinely nice guy. read more

Mike Stone was a fantastic realtor for us. We are an older couple and we were looking for a house in West Sonoma County. We were very picky. The place had to be just right. Mike was very patient and knowledgable, and extremely accessible. He is in touch with a great network of professionals who helped with all the inspections. And even when we got frustrated, he was very even keeled and helpful. This is an A+ review. Work with him if you can, you won't regret it. read more

There are not enough stars here to accurately rate Mike. He is AMAZING! I was on the market searching for a home with another realtor for 3 months with no luck. I had put offers on 8 properties and due to her inability to negotiate and represent me in the best light, I did not get accepted for a single one. After much frustration, I did some "realtor shopping" and luckily found Mike. Mike was always available and ready to show properities to me. I worked with him just one week and had already found the perfect home AND got my offer accepted. I am moving into my new home on Monday and Mike has been with me every step of the way. From finding inspectors, contractors, etc. He went above and beyond what I expected and appeared to be available 24/7. I recommend Mike highly. I did my share of shopping around and even worked with an inadequate person for 3 months, so have a good understanding of good vs. bad and Mike is TOP NOTCH. If you want a realtor that works for you, then you need to hire Mike. You will not be dissapointed. read more

I just met Mike Stone yesterday. He was showing clients homes while I was at a brokers' open house. I'm a lender and Mike's attention to detail, knowledge of all aspects of real estate and sensitivity to his clients was pretty impressive and caught my attention. As he explained what they were looking at in the home, he discussed how permitting issues affect the different stakeholders in the home sale process, including nuances about the how appraisers look at unpermitted room conversions. I was pretty impressed. He knew all the details in and out. And he seemed to be a good listener. A home buyer would be in good hands with Mike. read more

Mike is the best and last realtor you will ever use. Mike helped me to buy a condo in 2005. What's most impressive is not that he was phenomenal during the process, but how he has made himself available for advice and assistance ever since. Mike is a top-notch professional and realtor, and I've come to trust his opinion more than anyone else's in the business. Mike is just a great genuine individual who will be there when you need him. I highly recommend working with him... read more

Mike helped us through the house buying process from start to finish. He was knowledgeable about every single detail (in many cases more so than trained inspectors). He guided us through each phase of the process and helped us negotiate our dream home at a great price. He's responsive, thorough, and professional. During the home buying process and inspections, he was present for each (even when we could not be there!) and advocated on our behalf. When lenders or others were sluggish, he prompted them to keep the purchase on track. We are greatly appreciative and would highly recommend him. read more

Mike Stone is the best. He's knowledgeable, patient, easy to work with and exceeds expectations every single time. We have partnered with Mike twice in the past five years; initially to buy our Santa Rosa home and more recently to sell our home so that we could reallocate out of state. Thanks to Mike's market knowledge and superior negotiation skills, we were able to get exactly what we wanted within the time frame that worked best for us. Beyond transactions, Mike has helped us keep our home in tip top shape by connecting us with a plethora of great people - plumbers, electricians, tree trimers, landscapers, handymen, etc. Most of all we are grateful for Mike Stone's counsel and friendship. read more

Even after purchasing our home in February 2013 with the assistance of Mike, we still remain in contact with him. He provides suggestions/recommendations as needed in regards to the property or any questions that I may have in general or even just to say "hello" . Who would of thought we would become friends with our realtor. He is always so professional yet very friendly. read more

I sold my house and Mike Stone was the buyer's Realitor. He answered every question I had, honestly, and gave me some advise. Mike and the buyer took off their shoes when entering my home to show courtesy for someone else's home. I would use as my Realitor. Mike is very professional and responsive. read more

Mike is the greatest! He found us exactly what we were looking for; a turn-key house, off market and under market rate. It wasn't a miracle, it was due to Mike's unrelenting efforts. Mike always had good places for us to look at and accurately predicted the ones that would cause a commotion and go for more than the asking price. Mike met us whenever we saw something we thought we wanted, even though it was not always the best use of time. He never hesitated to accommodate us, even through the rainy season, around holidays, or at other inconvenient times. He never talked about the houses he sold, or the ones he found for people, or the clients he presently had. We always felt we were his only clients. Mike has more knowledge and experience than he immediately lets on. He gave us many insights and pearls regarding local codes and the ins and outs of septic, wells, termites and other stuff we weren't knowledgeable about. When it came time to make an offer, he graciously included negotiating points that gave the offer to the seller a respectful tone, making things go smoothly. Mike was never pushy because he's not that kind of person. He's dedicated, genuine and honest. He is the best! read more

I had a very positive experience working with Mike Stone and would recommend him highly to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the greater Sonoma county area. I worked with Mike over the better part of a year trying to find an unusual type of country property. This required him to work in far flung locations over three counties with some very, um... colorful sellers and extra legwork. In spite of frequent challenges and complexities Mike always brought enthusiasm and professionalism to the process. He clearly articulated concerns and issues when he noticed them and shared his ample knowledge of the real estate landscape while respecting my unique situation. Mike was willing to go the extra mile to find something that worked well for me-even if it made his job more difficult! Previous agents I have used working with larger agencies have been slick but somewhat generic and focused on staying in their own comfort zone-- they failed to offer the attentive, individualized service that Mike did. read more

Mike is fanstastic, kind, professional, generous, knowledgeable and patient. We just closed on our property in Occidental after almost 2 years of looking, and he was invaluable. Sometimes I wondered if we were his only clients! He really knows the area so well and had so much wisdom to offer. Thank you Mike! read more

We read Mike's Yelp reviews and chose him to find our Sebastopol house on a couple of acres as we sought to flee East Bay crowding and urban living. We really chose well! Mike quickly found us the ideal property in a highly-competitive market and counseled us wisely in how to bid to make our offer more attractive. It worked beautifully and we are very happy home owners with exactly the situation we were looking for. Mike went above and beyond just connecting us to a great property, though. He introduced us to all the amenities of the area, provided lists of service people, advised on how to evaluate well and septic conditions, expertly guided us through the loan process, and gave patient, detailed answers to all our questions. Mike is a wonderful combination of a seasoned professional with a laid-back personality and he made house-hunting in Sonoma County a pleasure. read more

Mike recently helped us through the purchase of a home. He was extremely patient and informative, bringing to light issues we may not have considered, but were important. I really appreciated Mike's responsiveness and feel his demeanor and attention made the entire house buying process pleasant. I would refer Mike to anyone looking for efficiency, patience and integrity in a real estate agent. read more

Mike Stone is a friendly, hardworking and experienced Realtor that I highly recommend. As out of state home sellers, it was nerve racking to try and find a realtor and sell a property remotely. Mike responded to my initial email within 1 day with thorough, well thought out answers to long list of my questions that demonstrated his depth of knowledge and experience with real estate. After personally interviewing him and one other agent, we chose Mike, an independent real estate agent with a personal touch over someone from one of the big real estate firms (probably more worried about making their monthly quotas). Throughout the process Mike always made time for us; it seemed as if we were his only client, which I know isn't true. I couldn't have been happier with our decision! Mike worked closely with our property manager to gain access to the home while our tenants still occupied the property, and again once the tenants vacated, to thoroughly inspect the home (with pictures) and gave us sound honest feedback about the property condition. He gave us great advice on which repairs and upgrades would give us the biggest return on our investment and what styles most buyers were looking for. He setup a lockbox for our vendors and checked in on the property periodically to see how things were progressing. I was pretty hands on during the process, with lots of questions and Mike always made time to discuss strategies with me, where we could weigh the positives and negatives about some major decisions. Mike prepared a comprehensive "comparative market analysis" of our property, provided good insight into the real estate appraisal process and helped us come up with a list price that even in hind's sight I'm not sure we could have picked any better. We received multiple offers and accepted one significantly above list price. The closing process was a breeze; Mike put all our documents into DocuSign and even caught errors introduced by the buyers agent! It's true there is some luck in this process, but I'm confident that a lot had to do with the careful planning and insights from Mike. I give Mike my highest recommendation and hope you seriously consider giving him an opportunity to represent you. read more

He is not only a professional, but absolutely trustworthy and a pleasure to work with. Took him three weeks to sell my home, almost to fast.

I was an out of state client of Mike Stone, who had made the decision to move to Sonoma County. I faced different challenges such as first selling my home in NV & then try to find the right home for me in CA. I had my list of specific criteria & Mike assured me that with patience & perseverance I would find my home. Mike was always available to answer my questions, kept me posted on new listings & stayed calm, cool & collected when I was feeling stressed. Mike is thorough, knowledgeable, conscientious, ethical & trustworthy. Mike went above & beyond the call of duty. Because of Mike's great negotiation skills I was able to purchase my lovely home. I will always recommend others to Mike & if I ever decide to move again would 100% choose Mike as my realtor. Thank you again Mike. read more