Judy Michaelis

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Judy was wonderful to work with from every aspect! She knows the market well and is very experienced in all the stages of selling your home. Her enthusiasm and and guidance made this big life change ever so much easier for us. She is always available and communicates constantly and honestly through the process. She was able to list our house the last week in May and it was under contract 8 days later. We highly recommend her to anyone thinking of buying or selling in the Westport area!

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Judy helped us sell our home of 20 years in Westport. We owned an antique home with endless character and possibility . She sold our home to one of the first buyers who viewed the home. Her thoroughness and thoughtfulness is unparalleled . Judy knows how to negotiate deftly and knows what the market will provide. Judy was recently voted the best real estate agent in Westport and she deserves this accolade. We would give her more stars!!! We are happily moving to the West Coast to be with our children .Our life in Westport was a golden nugget and Judy helped to make this transition seamless. Thank you Judy. Pamela Singer and Alan Fishman.

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Outstanding service! Judy Michaelis is experienced, responsive and highly professional throughout the entire process. She helped us to sell our house in the most efficient way. Highly recommend.

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Judy advised me as I searched for an apartment to rent. She was incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. Having her expertise available made my search far easier and less stressful than it otherwise would have been. I always felt that she was focused on making sure I was happy with the result and took time to explain the market and process to me. When it came time to negotiate a price, Judy helped me feel empowered to ask for what I wanted and we ended up at a great number. I look forward to working with her again in the future and would strongly recommend her.

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Judy was great from the beginning of the process until the end. Very smart with her ideas and straightforward in her approach. Selling a house can be a very unsettling experience and Judy made it work for us. Judy was always available to answer questions and quell concerns. We were very happy with the end result.

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I'm 61 years old and I never post reviews. But I am making an exception because I must comment on the extraordinary talent and professionalism of our real estate agent, Judy Michaelis, in representing us in selling our Westport home. My wife and I have owned our home for 16 years and have bought and sold two other houses in two other states before purchasing our Westport residence. I met with Judy three times over the past year (as well as other agents) before hiring her. Each time I was struck by her superior market knowledge and insights, pricing recommendations and listing advice, and quiet confidence.Once hired, Judy made the entire listing/selling/negotiating process seamless and much less stressful than what we had expected given our previous experiences - which is all the more remarkable since we were combining a potentially toxic mix of emotion, money, uncertainty and change. She knew when to be firm and when to be flexible, what mattered and what didn't. She was always available, patient, responsive and on top of everything. As importantly - given that this was a difficult transition for us (plus COVID) - she was tremendously helpful in assisting us in our next move as we "right-sized" and there is no question that it was her vast network and connections that made that possible. I realize this is a business transaction but my wife and I both felt that Judy cared about us and was sensitive and thoughtful to our next move, literally and figuratively, that she not only put our interests first but went out of her way to help us - even before we had signed with her. In closing, I'm not saying that you have to hire Judy (although I think it would be a good idea). I am saying that you would be well-served to at least meet with her. My wife wants to add, "you would be crazy not to sign with Judy or hire her to find your perfect house - thank you again Judy, you are one-of-a-kind!"Lori & David Sochol

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Judy's knowledge of and passion for real estate and finding the perfect home for a client is evident the moment you meet her. Judy has her finger on the pulse of the local market and, whatever is your desired home, Judy is more than enthusiastic about visiting, touring, advising and ultimately, negotiating. Her wealth of knowledge and immediate sense for what elements of a house impact its value or require further investment is invaluable. Cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Good service. Great knowledge of the market in Westport. While very busy, Judy and her team delivered good service amid a challenging 2020 environment and a complex transaction (company relocation).

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Do not be fooled by Judys demure nature. She represented us professionally and directed us with experience and knowledge. She has a great team that knows how to maximize the message and value, and we wholeheartedly recommend the Judy Michaelis Group.

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We met Judy through a friend very early in our home search process and were immediately struck by her pleasant and welcoming personality. Recognizing our inexperience, she started us off with a fabulous introduction to Westport that included a tour of its various neighborhoods and their respective pros and cons. Soon we started looking at houses, and her astute and candid advice helped us understand our own needs and wants. Her insight even drilled down to views on lots, home positioning on the lot, quality of build materials, design/aesthetics and ease of resale.Throughout this educational journey, which spanned nearly two years and countless hours of home and neighborhood tours, Judy was exceptionally patient, responsive and available often at extremely short notice. From that perspective, it was truly one of the best customer experiences we have ever had.Finally after two years of working with us tirelessly, when we did identify a house we liked, Judy was efficient, fastidious and savvy in helping us finalize the deal. Throughout the closing process, she was keenly attentive to minute details and kept an eye on where the puck was heading, dealing with matters before they even became issues. She has even helped us pick service providers for maintenance and improvements on our home!In my opinion, describing Judy as a realtor undersells her value proposition - I view her practice as a boutique that has unparalleled data, experience and intelligence about the Westport market, which powers customized services across the real estate value chain and is further complemented with a aEURoeclient firstaEUR? mantra. I am so impressed with Judys abilities that she is and will remain my first point of contact for all real estate related needs (Westport and beyond) for years to come.