Coldwell Banker

1855 GATEWAY BLVD STE 750
CONCORD, CA 94520

Reviews:

Michael Riese

Coldwell Banker

December 18, 2012

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Michael Riese is radically professional, strategic, and sophisticated in identifying creative options and finding optimal solutions. Our story: my husband decided to retire, and we immediately wanted to begin the next chapter of our lives in Sonoma or Napa.My career in professional services has taught me the value of client service, but life has also revealed how rare excellent service is. Michael is extremely professional, AND has an amazing attention to detail and care for his client's mental health! He also has a network of excellent service providers (home cleaners, stagers, contractors) that sustain his high exceedingly high quality of client service and made our move a breeze.Here's the the reveal: We met Michael in September, listened to his thoughts on the market (which reflected ours) and took his advice to wait until October. We never made it to market, accepted a great offer in early October, and closed on November 9.Michael made what could have been a chaotic, even traumatic, time for us as smooth and even an enjoyable experience. I appreciate having met and worked with Michael. He completely altered my previously not so wonderful perspective on the profession!

- Sam

Michael Riese

Coldwell Banker

March 2, 2017

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- User8609799

Michael Riese

Coldwell Banker

September 8, 2021

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- Melissa

Michael Riese

Coldwell Banker

October 21, 2020

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Michael and Jill helped us to sell our mountain home.A Perhaps the most important thing to know if you're reading this review is that we had multiple showings before the property hit the market, an offer above asking price on the first day on market, and multiple other interested parties in waiting.A And this was 1) a unique home with a specific type of buyer, and 2) a challenging market, mid-COVID and in the late summer/early Fall-- READ: not the easiest time to sell.A At the end of the day, this is what counts, and Michael and Jill delivered.This was our second time having the home on the market this year, and we had interviewed several agents this time, looking for someone with the chops to sell a unique property.A (not a "sit and wait" approach)A The things that set Michael and Jill apart were:* They do their research, but they also know the market well and understand buyer segmentation and psychology.A When I asked them about pricing and approach, there was no fluff or pontificating about the broader state of things.A They had specific input and recommendations, examples, and scenarios.A They were honest and candid about the value and what work needed to be done, and they didn't try to artificially under-price for a faster sale, or over-price to "test the market." (they nailed the pricing)A It was a very objective discussion about trade-offs, goals, and specific actions they would take to attract the right buyers and give them a delightful experience when they visited the home.* They were super responsive to us and to potential buyers/agents,A and they got things done on time and under budget.A It sounds obvious, but not all agents are on top of the details, and Michael and Jill nailed it.* They were easy to work with.A They worked with us before we moved, and once we left the home, we handed them the keys, and they managed the rest.A Staging, pictures, and they even helped us manage the execution of some of the work we needed done.A (we used Realvitalize, btw, which was AWESOME)* They understand marketing in this day and age.A They get that it's not "put it on MLS and they will come."A (at least not for a unique home like ours during an odd market)A You have to find the buyers where they are, make the most of the online tools, and roll up your sleeves on your own marketing.A Michael and Jill were all over this.* They have a unique appreciation for special homes with special buyers.A They know mountain properties well, and they also just have a good eye for the features that attract buyers to unique homes inA general.A They are able to emphasize those features in the photos, marketing, staging, and they do a great job "pitching" potential buyers on the home's features without coming across as salesy.A They genuinely appreciate and love these homes (just as we do), and that comes across to the buyers.* They have a strong network of buyers, both within the Bay Area and outside, and they leverage their tools to reach beyond.A A I could go on, but the bottom line is that Michael and Jill are great.A They are smart, clueful, and they work hard.A They're not afraid to roll up their sleeves, and they deliver.A These are characteristics I always value, but they're particularly important in a more challenging market.A A I highly recommend you reach out to Michael and Jill if you're considering a buy or sell!

- Kschaffer8

Michael Riese

Coldwell Banker

September 26, 2019

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- Paige

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