As a first-time homebuyer, I was apprehensive about navigating the real estate waters. All I ever heard from others, was what a ""nightmare"" home buying can be. Michael Pallares is someone I've gotten to know fairly well over the past few years as he was a client of mine. The tables were turned when I decided that for a first-time home purchase, it was to my advantage to ""work with what and who you know."" Because of this advantage over most, I can whole-heartedly support the many positive reviews of Michael on this site.\r
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I've come to know Michael to be a most articulate, well-mannered, and knowledgeable person. He is someone that truly enjoys his chosen career and that in of itself, separates him from the pack. I tend to feel that (and I realize I may be generalizing here) many real estate agents view home selling as a business transaction only. Michael is actively involved and treats it more like a team ""road trip,"" stopping along the way to explain what I may expect to take place at any point on the ""drive"" to my new home. \r
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He views clients as an opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with them. His patience over the course of 5 months is remarkable. Even I was becoming convinced that what I was looking for didn't exist out there in the price range I was most comfortable with. His ability to synthesis the parameters of what I was looking for in a first new home was solid. Based on what I told him I was looking for, how I wanted to approach the search for a new home, Michael catered the search to my needs. \r
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Michael's deep professional network (lending companies, banks, attorneys, home inspectors, area businesses, etc) made it so much easier for me to get in touch with resources I needed. Because he only works with people that he himself would (or has done) business with, you know you are getting a trusted recommendation! \r
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Calling Michael @ Metro will be the best thing you can do for yourself when you are ready to shop for a new home. \r
Pros: Personable team player. Wants you to get the best investment dollar for your home.
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