Michael Cohen

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Absolutely seamless experience - Michael has been empathetic, patient, nurturing, thorough, and kind throughout our search process. And we found a house that we love, most importantly! I'll also add that he is oddly knowledgeable on 1) house 'status' (repairs you may need, historical insights from observations, etc.) and 2) the types of considerations to make when assembling the offer itself, negotiation, and closing terms. Overall just an absolutely wonderful experience from a wonderful person, and cannot more highly recommend!

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My wife and I couldn't have been happier working with Michael on both the sale of our former house and the purchase of our future house. What an absolute pleasure. Beyond his impressive knowledge of the local market, his attention to detail, and his exceptional level of service, what stood out most was his calming demeanor and the personal commitment he made to ensuring both transactions went as smoothly as possible and that we never encountered any surprises during the process. Michael was extremely accessible and was courteous, prompt, direct, and respectful in his communications with us. He clearly had our best interests in mind at all times and removed all of the worry normally associated with such transactions. We are very thankful to have had Michael on our side.

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Great experience, knowledgeable and patient. Could. Not ask for a better agent. Really happy and the process was very painless. Took us almost 18 months to find our perfect home and Mike was never pushy or trying to close a sale. Always looking for what was best for us.

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Michael was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. His understanding and knowledge of the area were invaluable to us in our search for the right home. He is also very well-versed in what details to look for in a home, what to pay attention to and why. His advice to us was always well thought out and well-articulated. Michael is also incredibly responsive and made himself available to us whenever we needed him, no matter how small the question. He pointed us to many local resources to help us along the way, and he has quite a network in the Needham area. He led us to our dream home and we could not be more appreciative. We would recommend Michael to anyone searching for a home in the Needham area!

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We loved working with Michael. His advice was right on point in every instance. For example, when the first sale of out home fell apart, Michael suggested we take it off the market through the holiday season. We did that, and when the home went back on the market in early Spring, it sold in less than two weeks, and at our asking price.His attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the inspections which went off flawlessly under his stewardship.He made the sale and move an easy transition for us and we are endlessly grateful.

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Michael was hugely helpful in our search for a new home. We started out with a meeting over coffee talking about what we wanted, yes, but we also learned a ton from Michael about types of houses in the area as well as features to keep in mind for resale value. He knows a ton about houses and saved us from getting attached to homes in poor condition. Michael was always incredibly prompt in his communication, thorough in his explanations, and respectful of our time, preferences, and privacy. We quickly developed a very friendly but professional rapport which made looking for a home when there wasn't a lot of inventory fun. Michael was appropriately encouraging when we were discouraged. When we found the perfect house, he advised us well and we got it. We would recommend Michael highly!

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Michael is a top notch realtor and I give him my highest recommendation. We hired Michael in March to help sell our house and assist us in buying a new house. He was hands on throughout the entire process and always had productive advice to offer without being pushy or overbearing. When it was time to sell our house, Michael came over and offered strategies to us on how best to "stage" our house to best present it to prospective buyers. He was understanding about how difficult this process is with two young children and was realistic about what items needed to go without being judgmental or preachy. Michael took awesome pictures of our house and wrote a wonderful description of it on MLS. He also offered valuable advice about the price point at which we should offer the house for sale. We received multiple offers after the first open house and accepted one of them within a few days. The transaction closed smoothly and Michael remained involved throughout the entire process. When it came time to buy a house, Michael was helpful and patient as we were looking at many houses in several towns. He was always willing to set up a showing for us to look at a house and attended many open houses on our behalf. Michael is able to evaluate a house fairly and accurately - he understands the house systems and "bones" but also can provide advice on the interior decor, neighborhood and other intangible aspects of a house When it came time to make an offer, Michael told us what price he thought we needed to offer in order to get the house, and used strong negotiating tactics with seller's agent during the entire process with good results for us in the end. Moving is a very stressful process and it is a very competitive and fast moving market. Michael's experience and guidance was crucial for us. I don't expect to move again any time soon but I would engage Michael again if we do.

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We had the privilege of working with Michael during the purchase of our first home in October of 2011. We were recently married and it was time to transition from the bustling excitement of Kenmore Square to the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods of Brookline. Michael was extremely knowledgable (and if he was unsure about something, he did immediate research), easy to work with, and in constant communication. Throughout the entire process, we felt that we were his priority. Michael was diligent in educating us about the condo that we bought...he showed us the pros that would protect our investment and the cons that we could easily improve or renovate. Michael is a true professional: interested in his clients' well-being, willing to do the hard work behind the scenes, and warm and friendly in demeanor. We have recommended him to all of our house-hunting friends!

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Being first time home buyer, we had a LOT of questions. Mike was always helpful and responsive making what is usually a stressful experience a breeze. I will not hesitate to call him again if we ever decide to move.

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Knowledgeable of the South End, quick to return phone calls, and did a great job making sure the whole process ran smoothly and on schedule. Well done! Highly recommended.