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My husband and I hadn't really decided that we were going to seriously purchase a home, but we started to visit open houses anyway. One day, I stumbled into a house where a realtor started asking me questions that really got me thinking about what type of home would be good for me (not just whether or not it was a cute home). I didn't have a a realtor yet, but something felt good about my conversations with Mike so I went with it. I was such a newbie at home buying that I needed all of the help I could get. If I didn't understand something, no matter what question I asked, Mike and Aaron found me the answer. They worked dilligently with my husband and I, taking us all over the valley to find a potential home. We shared many laughs and even swapped stories from the midwest. of 9 10 When we ended up closing on our home, Mike and Aaron shared our same level of excitement with us. Mike even showed up to my office with my key attached to a balloon! :) Even though this was almost a few years ago, we still see Mike and Aaron regularly when they drop by to say hi, never empty handed. My husband I are truly thankful for the level of care and passion that Mike and Aaron put into their work. We now have an amazing home that we get to continue making memories in. 

(Project Manager, IT Unity & DEVintersection)

When I decided to return to Phoenix from New York City I went to my friends James Kottke and Curt Larson. They were excited to hear that I was returning to the valley and immediately put me in contact with Aaron and Mike. Right from the very first meeting Aaron’s relaxed and comforting demeanor gave me confidence. This would be the first time I purchased a home on my own. Over the next 6 months I learned how invaluable it was to have extremely proactive, informed, available, patient and curious real estate agents in my corner. The two worked seamlessly with each other. After that initial meeting, they really did their research. I couldn’t believe how well they understood my taste and what I was looking for. I had lived in the valley, on and off for almost 30+ years and they were introducing me to neighborhoods I had never known about. As with all home purchases, there are always challenges and surprises. Mike and Aaron were on top of each issue and situation with answers, recommendations and perspective. Due to the nature of the kind of home I was looking for there were an unexpected number of surprises. As I always say, “For things to go as you expect, is the exception to the rule.” We actually submitted offers on 4 different homes before finally closing on the 4th. Home buying can be an emotional rollercoaster. Mike and Aaron made it almost always fun and almost never scary. With each home purchase there were several things to consider from construction, quality and location to process, and financing. They had my back in every scenario. These guys don’t fluster or stump easily. They were always there for me morning, noon and night. Even when their personal lives had their own surprises and distractions, they never made me feel like I was a pest. When you are buying a home it’s one of, if not the biggest purchases a person ever makes. This can make a person a bit crazy. In the end, besides owning my dream home, I take away new friendships and a positive, peaceful outlook that both Aaron and Mike shared with me during our home search. 

(Teacher, Dancer)

Reflecting back to my personal experience, overall, it was nothing short of magical. Considering where I had started: no credit to low credit up until the point of submitting an offer. of 8 10 The process was made easier by Mike and Aaron’s constant support and great communication. I never felt alone during the process and they made it a point to ensure I remained well aware of all the facts from start to finish. Not only did they provide guidance in what things to consider but also gave invaluable real world perspective as well. I can't express enough the amount of appreciation I have for Mike and Aaron. Overall, I was one hundred percent satisfied with my experience throughout the buying process and remain extremely happy about my property purchase. They will continue to get all of my referrals and I anyone else I would like to work with for all future purchases! Thanks again Mike and Aaron. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors and looking forward to hearing about your successes and achievements. 

(Teacher, Dancer)

Being a client of Michael and Aaron has been a great benefit to me and my family. From our initial meeting all the way through to closing on a property they were professional, helpful, knowledgeable and most importantly to me, available. When I first met them at their office they were inviting and showed a level of excitement in working with me. After the introductions I told them what type of property that I was looking for, and from that information they were able to help me not only with finding a property, but with the most logical steps to go from an idea in my mind to having the physical keys in my hand. In addition, Michael and Aaron made themselves available to answer any questions that I had and made time to visit properties for viewing. While viewing the properties they gave great strategies on how to improve the investment based on industry standards and their personal experiences. When Michael and I met with the representative of the property that I eventually bought, he was helpful in bringing up some questions that I never thought to ask. This left me in a better position to make an informed decision on the property. Moving forward I will 100% continue to work with Michael and Aaron. From my experience, the level of professionalism and client service is unmatched. When you work with them it is definitely a team dynamic versus a feeling of being just another customer.

We found Mike and Aaron by accident. My wife, Misty, and I were looking at houses in neighborhoods near where we wanted to live and we stumbled across Mike at an open house. Although we told him we were not quite ready to buy he still took his time to talk with us and get some ideas what we might be looking for. His welcoming personality and him devoting time to non-buyers had won us over. Over the next few months Mike stayed in contact with us through email. When we were finally ready to look for a house we let him know and he and Aaron took it from there. We met Aaron on the day we set aside to go look at homes. He was just as laid back and personable as Mike! We knew that day we could not have made a better choice in picking these two as our realtors. They took a situation Misty and I were dreading and made it fun, informative, and easy. Mike and Aaron truly wanted us to find our new home, not just sell us a house.We found the home we have lived in the past two years due to Mike and Aaron’s work ethic and guidance. They assisted us through the entire process, and answered every question we could throw at them with patience and knowledge. More often than not our discussions were more like friends getting together than people merely doing business. Misty and I genuinely feel we didn’t just gain two awesome realtors during this process, we also gained two very awesome friends. For this reason, we referred our daughter to them when she started looking for a home and will refer them to anyone we know who is doing the same. 

(Business Owners)

Aaron's knowledge of the industry AND market resulted in a sales price for our townhome 10% HIGHER than ANY recent sales of neighboring properties. He is all about the details. And there are MANY details in a sale. He does NOT take shortcuts. Also, Aaron's familiarity with inventory in our price range meant he would absolutely go to bat for us, at every turn He knows the values, and won't allow you to sell for lower than what is right and fair, just to get a deal done. We appreciate all his efforts in our SMOOTH transaction.

Mike and Aaron were the best Realtors we could have asked for through the buying process. At first I reached out to Mike to see if he could help us find a rental home, we didn't think we could afford to buy a home at that time. Mike told us he could definitely help us out with that. Once we started talking, he set my fiancé and I up to sit with a lender to see how much we could afford. Turns out, we could afford a ton more then we were thinking in the beginning. This in turn started the home hunting process! At first, my fiancé and I were reaching for the sky and found a few homes that were on the higher end of our budget. We ended up finding a home that we fell in love with and decided to move forward with the offer/buying process. After much thinking throughout that day, as Mike and Aaron were working tirelessly on our offer, we realized we were in way over our heads and we wouldn't be able to afford life if we went forward with that home. Mike and Aaron were VERY understanding and helped us re-budget and see what price range we wanted to stay in. We looked at homes two times a week for about two months and they never ever gave up on us. We got to a point where we were losing faith in the process and ourselves. They always kept pushing us forward telling us we were going to find our perfect home. My fiancé had found a home while he was out one day with Mike. I went to go look at it a few days after and I was not sold on it at all. That is when Mike told me that he had a surprise for us and had another home in mind. We walked into that home and it was like a dream come true! It was truly the perfect home for us. Once again, we started the process of purchasing and hoping for the best. Mike and Aaron kept us filled in on every aspect of the process and answered any and all questions we had. Turns out we got the home and an amazing phone call from them congratulating us. Since purchasing our home, over a year ago, Mike and Aaron have still been a huge staple in our lives. We know we can always reach out to them with any questions and they will be more then happy to get back to us. They often text or call us just to check in and make sure that everything is going good with us. They have been absolutely amazing and I have recommended them every chance I get! We couldn't have made it through this process if it wasn't for them being as great as they were! Thank you Mike and Aaron!!!!! We appreciate everything you guys have done for us! Jeff

(Accountant, P2P Developers business & economy website)

This was my first home buying experience so I was excited about looking at which point I found out it was quite stressful. However; because I had two of the best in the business helping me it made the process more tolerable. Mike and Aaron were so patient, always took my calls and responded right away to my text messages. A lot of the terminology I didn't understand but they always took the time to explain things that could've become overwhelming for me. When I found the place I wanted they were in Tucson but came back the 6 of 10 next day right away to show me the home because it had just listed and because they did, we put an offer and I finally got my home. Throughout the whole process they always showed genuine interest and were never trying to “put” me in a home they knew I couldn't afford. There's so much that goes into buying a home and when you're not familiar with what to expect it can become scary but not with Mike and Aaron; they pretty much held my hand throughout the whole process and just made it a pleasurable experience.

(Chief Marketing Officer, Smile Partners America) & (Nurse)

We received a recommendation from a good friend that had used Aaron and Mike for their home purchase and from when we first met them we were optimistic they'd be tenacious about finding our 'perfect' home. We provided them with specific criteria for what we were looking for and they diligently worked with us to achieve that goal. Aaron and Mike were great at giving us an education regarding what is necessary for purchasing a home in Arizona and how it is different from other states. They consistently updated us on new listings and were readily available to have us view these homes as well as demonstrated thorough knowledge of all the areas we looked at or where would be the next best neighborhood to consider. Though an extensive number of homes were seen, Aaron and Mike eventually assisted us in finding our 'dream home', for which we are so grateful.

(Assistant to Director of Sales at Meredith Corporation, Medical Sales)

I had a great experience throughout the entire home buying process. Mike and Aaron are so friendly and professional that they made such a daunting experience very easy and actually fun! Mike helped me look for properties and was very knowledgable in terms of location, property, information etc. I worked primarily with Mike while searching for the right home, he is very fun and easy to talk to! after making the offer Aaron took over and was really hands on and communicative with both myself and the seller's agent. They pulled the comparable's in the neighborhood and helped me make a decision, giving the seller an offer that was fair but aggressive which helped tremendously. Mike and Aaron made sure that I was guided throughout the entire home buying process. Mike went to my closing and they both stopped by my place after I closed! which is pretty unheard of in this industry. The level of professionalism and commitment they had was very impressive. I was referred to them by a family friend and they exceeded my expectations. In terms of constructive criticism, honestly I can't think of anything right now. The whole experience was smooth and very fast! the seller was a jerk but that wasn't your fault. I liked the communication, research you did pulling the comps, negotiating etc. You are both sweethearts! and I loved working with you. Thanks for all of your help! 

(Teacher)

I had a wonderful experience using Aaron and Mike to purchase my first home. They took every opportunity to explain in detail the process and make sure that I understood each step as we went along. I had specific criteria that I sought in a home, and Mike and Aaron were able to make sure that those requests could be found. We toured place after place, and they never lost their energy to continue showing me properties. My pickiness did not deter them from making me happy. Three months after moving into my new home, I still can't believe they found exactly what I wanted. For my next home purchase, I will be using Mike and Aaron again! 

(Get Quirked, digital consulting agency, Owner) & (Veterinarian Assistant)

As first time home buyers we were your typical newly wed couple with tons of questions on the home buying process. We always said it was fate that we found Mike and Aaron as our realtors. We actually met them BEFORE we were in the market to purchase a house. We randomly stopped to view a townhouse that honestly had no intention on purchasing, we chatted with Mike and Aaron about our future needs and they said they would keep in contact. And they actually kept in contact! They checked in with us occasionally, without being pushy I might add, to see what our current needs were. And when WE were ready we got the process going! They were exactly what we needed for our first time home buying experience and were always available when we had questions or concerns. Also, we knew exactly what we wanted in our first home, and they were amazing at helping us find that perfect house. They were just as particular as us and if it wasn't right, they didn't try to convince us it was, they moved on and kept looking. When we found the right house, they made the actual buying process a breeze. They explained the process and again, if we had any questions or concerns they were always there to assist us through the process. Home buying, paperwork, timing, it can be stressful, but honestly... we didn't feel any of that. I can not give enough praise that these two go above and beyond when it comes to the WHOLE process from start to end. We couldn't be happier in our first home together and look forward to working with them again when the times comes to upgrade. 

(Founder & CEO of Totran Transportation Services)

I owned a home in beautiful Scottsdale for a few years but realized that I was not able to spend enough time to make it worthwhile to keep. I had been involved in a number of real estate deals in Canada and had pretty good understanding of our process but was aware that the U.S. does handle the paperwork quite differently. As I had not been impressed with the REALTOR® that sold me my home, reasons noted below: 1- no effort to provide proper comparatives 2- no effort to show other communities or options - this is the best and you should focus here 3- poor follow up with the sellers to communicate questions clearly 4- end of the deal I was unable to do walk thru for possession, and she nicely said she would of 4 10 do it. There was no list of deficiencies and the comments were, they are good builders they will take care of you. End of relationship. No follow up like, “did things work out, are you happy with your home,” or even “would you refer me?” Onto selling my unit. I decided to ask the people that I had met in Phoenix for their referrals of REALTORS® and I held a cocktail party to meet them all at the same time. Some refused as they are better than that. Others came and worked to corner me to sell hard and get rid of the competition, and some came and enjoyed the drinks and food and followed up with some information to assist me to choose them. I was not interested in a discount per say, I was interested in who would work hard, who would be a good communicator, who I could trust with my home as I was not spending any real time in Scottsdale and had very nice vintage furniture that I didn’t want damaged. Also who would assist me in the additional paperwork that comes with a foreign owner. I met the couple, Aaron and Michael, at my home/cocktail party and enjoyed their candid conversations, the openness of what they felt confident about and not - that this was a high-end home that they had not sold in this range before. But their appreciation and understanding of location, decorating, value and floor plans and views swayed me to hire them. They did work hard, they did communicate well, they were honest and innovative in selling my home. At the time there were quite a few units that were for sale and it was a lot of work to get the price I wanted and a fair deal for everyone. They also assisted me in the selling of some of my furniture as well as moving the balance to Canada. They went the extra mile and though there was a learning curve on paperwork and some minor things, I would full heartedly recommend them to future buyer /sellers.

(Senior Buyer/Planner at Celgene Corporation)

I wanted to say thank you for everything that you both have done to make my home buying so pleasant. I have bought many homes in my time and had many agents. I've never had one that showed so such consideration and have put so much of their time in helping with my needs and wants in a home so quickly. This has been by far the best home experience I've had. I've continued to keep such a good friendship with you both and hope to have your friendship in years to come. If and when I decide to move again, you will be on top of my list without a doubt. For anyone that is looking for a new agent in home buying, I hope they take the time to call as they will not regret it. Not only will they receive great service but great friends in the future.

(Architect)

We have been a part of many real estate transactions over the last fifty years. Having chosen Mike and Aaron, for Jim and my latest real estate transaction, it was the smartest choice we could have made. We knew, we could count on them to provide unparalleled service on reviewing, suggesting, photographing and listing our property for sale. From day one to the day of closing, they were there for us. I would certainly recommend Aaron and Mike to any family members and friends looking to sell or purchase property in the Phoenix area. Their knowledge of the real estate market is exceptional. Their follow-up on questions and requests are a strong point of the degree of service you both provide. One mistake we made was selecting the first person's offer, based on the buyer's personal situation. In hind-site choosing that offer cost us a month of holding expenses. I guess it's part of the learning process and what was meant to be. Thank you again for your enduring commitment to placing the "Sold" sign on our property.

(Senior Engineer, Enterprise Engineering at Unanet)

We feel very fortunate to have met you both at the open house and we are so glad that we chose you are as our realtors. The most important thing we could ask for in any realtor is excellent communication. Throughout the entire process, even though some parts of it were relatively new to us, our anxiety was tempered by the fact that we knew we could always get a hold of you both, no matter the day or time. And not only were you both available, you were always/and have always been a pleasure to talk to. I can't stress enough how important this was to us. It was also clear from the beginning that you were both very knowledgeable about Arizona Real Estate laws and practices. Most of the time you immediately had the answers to all of our questions, and in the rare event that you did not, you followed up very quickly with the answer

(CEO, Stewart Lynn and Associates, Thunderbird School of Global Business grad) & (Republic Services, Thunderbird School of Global Business grad)

We worked with Mike and Aaron on the sale of our old home and purchase of our new home. We met many realtors prior to meeting with Mike and Aaron, but upon meeting Mike & Aaron we hired them on the spot. They were calm, collected and extremely knowledgeable about the industry. We cannot stress enough how amazing these two are to work with; they are thoughtful, caring and have the unique ability to listen to their clients and decipher what is truly important to them. They marketed the sale of our home with strategic precision and were able to get it under contract prior to even listing on MLS. We thought it would take months to sell, but the strategies that they deployed in creating demand and properly pricing the home got it sold much quicker than we ever imagined. For our purchase, they were even more impressive. They listened to our wants and desires and actively managed us to ensure that we got a home that we loved. And sure enough, they did just that. Once the home we wanted was identified, they got on top of everything from identifying comps, researching the neighborhood, talking with other brokers/realtors and preparing what felt like a manifest to justify our price and positioned us for the greatest success. After some back and forth, we were under contract for the home of our dreams. However, the experience wasn’t perfectly smooth as the listing agent presented some challenges. However, Mike and Aaron worked tirelessly with the listing agent to ensure that we got the home we wanted, at the price and timeline we needed. Words cannot justify how thankful we are to have worked with these two individuals. Their attention to detail and personal attention to their clients is top notch. We will never work with any other realtors and I cannot recommend them enough. 

(Chief of Staff to Governor of Arizona) & (Budget Director for Governor of Arizona)

Mike and Aaron were professional and diligent through our entire process. Weekends, evenings, even holidays -- they dropped what they were doing to put our search and purchase first. That's almost impossible to find. They made the home search process fun, rather than stressful. They knew exactly what we wanted, and with their hard-work, we found the perfect home. They located it before the house even went on the market, got us in to view it within minutes of identifying it, and we had an offer in within an hour of the house being listed. Thanks to Mike and Aaron, we found a house we loved, and were able to purchase it before someone else did. It's easy to find someone to do paperwork -- it's not easy to find a professional team who knows the Phoenix market inside and out and puts YOU first. That's Mike and Aaron. 3. When we look back at the experience, we are truly happy with how things turned out. It was a stressful time for us, and we were new at this process. I think you guys were learning too. I think you balance each other out -- kind of like Matt and I! One person is the better listener. The other is more type-A. I think knowing when to listen to the client -- not talk to them -- is key. Sometimes it did feel like we were talking past each other and not hearing each other. But at the end of the day, we credit Aaron with finding our home at Roman Roads. I don't think anyone else we hired would have been that on top of things. For that, we are indebted. We love our house, and we are grateful. 

(Director of Operations at New Pathways for Youth) & (Director of Events and Organizational Culture at Arizona Community Foundation)

Mike and Aaron took the time to talk with us up front to find out what we were looking for and what was important to us. Throughout the process they gave us their professional opinion on places that we looked at and they gave us the tools to look on our own. They were always available and willing to show us places that we found during our search. Once we found the home that we wanted, they were instrumental in helping getting the inspection done, having the plumber come inspect everything and they got us quotes on fixing the windows. They made sure we stayed on track to close on time. They were also instrumental in setting us up with a great mortgage broker that helped us all along the way. Mike and Aaron went above and beyond to make this process as easy as possible and we got the house that fit all of our criteria. We would totally recommend Mike and Aaron to anyone looking to buy a house. They always want to be better and are open to honest feedback. They definitely had our backs and it was greatly appreciated. We really don’t have anything to recommend to change. We were very pleased with everything that you did for us. I’ve worked with many realtors and you guys are definitely one of the best. of 2 10 We loved that you listened to us and were always available for us. Even after we closed you have been supportive and there for anything that we needed. We thank you guys very much 

Bret Royle (Defense Attorney, Partner/Owner) & Karin Royle (Attorney, formerly of Office of the Attorney General)

We cannot recommend Aaron and Mike highly enough as realtors and have enthusiastically referred them to our friends, family, and co-workers. As lawyers, we have found that discovering a trustworthy realtor is like finding a trustworthy attorney. While there are an abundance of attorneys and realtors in the community, only perhaps five percent of them truly have their clients’ best interests at heart despite their ethical and professional obligations. We met Aaron and Mike when we were interested in purchasing a property for which they were the listing agents. We were so impressed by their engaging personalities and the manner in which they handled the listing that we asked them to list our own house for sale. Aaron and Mike were organized in their approach and were respectful in considering our expectations and views in developing a clear vision for the successful sale of our house. Their knowledge of our local housing market of North Central Phoenix and apparent resourcefulness proved to be invaluable—as they were, in large part, the reason why our house sold in just two days. Additionally, Aaron and Mike provided sound advice regarding the return on investment of home improvements prior to listing and offered an exceptional network of connections to prepare the house for listing. Faced with our demanding work schedules, Aaron and Mike managed the sale of our house smoothly and relieved our anxiety through their dependability and expertise. They were also extremely responsive in their communications and were readily available via text, e-mail, or phone. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work of Aaron and Mike, and, above all, their integrity in representing us as our realtors.