5 Star Real Estate Agent!! Michael Burns is one of those rare real estate agents that actually cares more about his clients over a commission. He would rather make no money and have you walk away from a house with issues than to sell you a lemon. He's definitely looking out for your best interest. A top real estate agent that you can trust. read more

My partner and I are first time home buyers, this was our first major purchase together and we had really no idea what to expect. We had a lot of questions! Michael guides you through the home buying process as if you are a Newborn learning to navigate the new world! He is patient and thorough beyond belief! We purchased a home with solar and he spent the hours on the phone with the solar company and then explained to us what we needed to know. When we had more questions he got right back on the phone with them, and then gave us all the details. Michael is patient with his clients and extremely knowledgeable about the home purchasing process. We really appreciated working with Michael for this major mile stone. read more

I don't even know where to begin! We are first time home buyers with zero experience. Michael adapted to us and our needs so easily. He explained things that we didn't know, he told us what to look out for. He went way above and beyond in following up with the seller-selected escrow company that was a nightmare to work with. But Michael shielded us from all of the mess. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

We couldn't have asked for a more honest and helpful person to help us find a home. We were new homeowners referred to Michael by our VA loan agent. He was very understanding of what we were looking for with our big family. He always kept us up to date on the ins and outs and explaining details of the process. He was very professional and I am very thankful to have met him and have him help our family find a home. read more

We have used Michael Burns to buy and sell several homes now and we have been very pleased in each occasion. Michael is personable, patient, professional, and listens to your needs. He has a wealth of knowledge in marketing, property valuation, and contract law. Unlike the stories I hear about realtors only looking after their best interest, Michael really fought for us and looked after our best interest rather than thinking about his bottom line. When we sold our home in Long Beach, we had an out of area appraiser, who did not know the area well. As a result, the appraised value of the home we were selling came in lower than expected. Rather than telling us that we had to lower the price because of the appraisal, he went to bat for us and rebutted the appraisal. He used facts, detailed comparative home data, and even submitted receipts from our remodel to the appraisal company to support our valuation. This took him hours to do as you can imagine. In the end, we got the value we wanted, which ended up putting more money in our pocket. Most realtors would not have taken those extra steps, and would have just told us to lower the price, so we are most appreciative. When it came time to purchase our home in south OC, we knew exactly who we would use. Michael spent many a weekend with us, showing us house after house. He was very attentive to our needs and wants. He never tried to convince us of a house or compromise on our expectations. Michael persisted until we found the house for us. Michael was able to negotiate a lower purchase price for us and had a list of repairs and credits from the seller which saved us a lot of money. In the end, he went the extra mile for us and we are very grateful. If you are looking for a realtor who puts you and your family's best interest first, give Michael Burns a call. You will not regret it! read more

Michael worked with me on my first home purchase. He has expert knowledge of the North County area and very diligent about showing me properties that matched my checklist. read more

We came across Mike by chance just attending an open house. Good thing we did because he really helped us get into a house. Our transaction wasn't an easy one, we we're first time homebuyers & didn't have too much money for a down payment & our credit wasn't the greatest but that didn't deter him. He introduced us to one of his great lenders & got the ball rolling on showing us houses. We were very particular about what kind of house we wanted & he didn't waste our time showing us houses that didn't fit our needs. He must've shown us 25-30 houses before we finally found one we loved. Since the house we chose was a short sale, we knew we were in for the long haul. One thing I really liked about Mike was that he was very responsive & worked around our schedule. We finally closed on our first home in August & I can honestly say that if it wasn't for Mike & his lender Rick, we would've still been looking for a house. Oh & we had tried Wells Fargo & another smaller firm before settling with Mike & neither one of them were able to help us. read more

We just closed escrow on our home with Michael Burns, and we could not be happier with our decision to use him as a realtor. We met Michael when he was hosting an open house, and from the moment we met him, we knew that he was the perfect person to sell our house. The house we were touring was gorgeous (my wifes words), and when he told me that he had staged it for the sellers as part of his standard services to his clients, we wanted the same for our home. We could have easily gone with a big box realtor and had even considered going with a larger company however, we knew that we were going to get a more personal and hands on approach with Michael. Wow...were we right! After signing up with Michael, he and his team went right to work. He brought in his stager who removed some items, added some items, rearranged items, added centerpieces, curtains etc. They even painted 2 walls to add contrast and a fabulous accent. A few plants here and there, and our house was literally transformed and ready to show and sell. We were very impressed with Michael's deducation and enthusiasm. A lot of time and work went into bringing out the best of our home. He helped transform our plain home into a model home. We received multiple offers in a very short period of time, and Michael did a great job of helping us evaluate each offer. He explained that all offers are not the same and an offer doesn't mean anything if the buyer can't close escrow. To make sure that this didn't happen, Michael called the agents and respective lenders, and obtained additional documentation from the agent and lenders prior to our final decision. I really appreciated him going above and beyond for us as I've heard horror stories of buyers not being able to perform and costing the sellers time and money. Thanks to Michael's due diligence, this did NOT happen and the buyer that we ultimately chose was able to close on time and without a hitch. In the end, thanks to Michael Burns, we got more money for our home than we had expected and closed on time. I cannot think of 1 negative thing to say. He is a realtor with a fabulous work ethic, strong business and communication skills, expert knowledge of the real estate market, and a proven commitment and formula to sell homes fast and for more. If you are looking for a positive and hassle free home buying or selling experience, I strongly Recommend you hire Michael Burns. You will be very happy. read more

Michael is a stand up and stand out real estate agent. Truly invests himself for his clients and gets the job done!! I would highly recommend him not only for the care he gives his clients, but his knowledge of the industry and his detail to the entire transaction. read more

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Michael Burns. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Michael Burns to sell our home. After meeting with a few realtors who drove fancy cars and promised the world, but didn't seem like they were going to do much more than put a sign on our front yard and place our home on the MLS (oh and receive a commission of course), a friend recommended Michael Burns at Realty One. I am so happy that I listened to my friend. Mike is an amazing realtor who knows his stuff. Our house was in pretty good shape structurally, however we have kids AND a dog, so to say that it looked "lived in" would be a fair statement. When we met with Michael he gave us wonderful tips on how we could spruce up the house to give it better curb appeal. I was pleasantly shocked to find out how hands on he and his team are. He brought in a landscaper to help with the lawn. He also hired a professional cleaning service to help remove the clutter and give the place a deep clean. He even helped us stage the house. Once he and his team were finished, we couldn't believe how wonderful our home looked and a part of me was sad to sell the house because our home never looked that amazing! His attention to detail and the care that he demonstrated with us made it feel almost as if we were a family member or as if he were selling his own home. We've bought and sold several homes in the past and we did not receive this type of professional service from any of the other realtors. It was nice and showed us how personable he is as well as how committed he is to his clients and putting their interests first. His marketing and advertising was amazing, and we received multiple offers above our asking price during the first week our house was on the market. Had it not been for Michael's help, I am sure that our house would have lingered or we would have had to lower the price. He was never too busy for us and was available and helpful throughout the entire process. When we couldn't be there to meet with the termite inspector and repairman, he made sure that he or someone from his team was there. This was extremely helpful and made our lives easier. Selling a home is never without some stresses however, I can honestly say that working with Michael made our experience as stress free as possible and most importantly, put more money in our pockets. I could go on and on about how wonderful Michael Burn is, but I will end by saying that if you are looking for an knowledgeable, honest, hard-working real estate agent, who is available and puts your needs first, you have come to the right place. Thanks Michael!!! read more

Michael Burns helped me find my dream home. We probably iewed over 50 houses in my search to find the right place. that met all of my requirements. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, professional, patient, as well as a good listener. All of my requirements were met when we finally found the one place I now call home. I am extremely pleased with Michael's excellent customer service. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a quality real estate agent. I plan on working with him again in the future. read more

Michael Burns is knowledgeable, diligent and very hard working. He made our house search easy and problem free. We just closed escrow in 21 days thanks to his help. I cannot recommend Michael enough. read more

My husband and I were lucky to have Michael help us purchase our first home. With the housing market being new to us, Michael took us step by step with finding our new home. He took his time in sending us listings and taking us out to go look at houses. Michael is very accommodating to our work schedule. He always seems to be working hard for us no matter the time or day. Even after we purchased our house, he still keeps in touch and checks up on us. We highly recommend Michael for anyone looking for that home sweet home. read more

My husband and I were blessed to have Mike as our realtor because he made our home buying process easy and stress free. We were referred to Mike by a friend who highly recommended him because he had helped them purchase their first home. As first time buyers, it was important that we had a realtor we could trust. There were a lot of things we were not familiar with - such as realtor vocab or the steps we needed to take, but Mike always made sure we understood everything and would take time to answer all our questions. He was very knowledgeable about neighborhoods we were interested in, and would research them and look up relevant information that was important to us. He would let us know how safe the neighborhood is, if the schools were good, and whether the home had good property value. He knew what we were looking for and the price range we wanted to stay in, he always made sure to meet our needs and not pressure us to go beyond that. He sent us multiple properties and took the time to show them to us and let us ask as many questions as we wanted. One of the best qualities about Mike is that he is very honest and wants the best for his clients. There was a situation where we almost purchased a home that had narcotics in the basement, but after doing a walk through and finding that out, Mike notified us and said he could not and would not sale us the house. There were other things wrong with it that he pointed out concerning safety issues, which we may have never noticed. That always stuck with me because I know that any other realtor out there would have just wanted to make a sale. However, Mike sincerely cares about his clients and that they are making the best choice possible for their future. There are so many more good things I would like to share but for the sake of this review, I will end this by saying that we are very happy to be moving into our new home and we feel so confident in our decision. This all would not have been possible without the guidance and knowledge of our realtor Mike. We can look back on this experience of purchasing our first home, as a good and exciting one, and I am so grateful for that. I highly recommend Mike to anyone who is looking for a realtor that is trustworthy, highly knowledgeable, and truly invested in his clients' wants and needs. We now consider Mike family, anyone who looks out for us like he does, is worth that title. read more

I met Mike through a friend who used his services to purchase a home. As a first time buyer, the home buying process can seem quite overwhelming. Mike was amazing to work with. He helped me through every step of the way, from explaining the home buying process, to helping me obtain financing, and to taking his time with me and actually listening to what I wanted. His knowledge of the market is beyond anything I have seen from other realtors. Mike is a very funny and upbeat person and you can tell that he enjoys what he does. He was always available to me whether by phone, email, or text, and answered ALL of my questions, and never seemed too busy for me (even though I know he had other clients). I appreciated the fact that he was honest with me from day 1, and didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear. This made the transaction much easier as I knew what to expect and there were no surprises. Since I was using an FHA loan, I was afraid that I was going to be beat out by other buyers however, this was not the case thanks to Mike's guidance and expertise. Mike explained the importance of getting my financial ducks in order and making a clean offer. He also took the time to meet with the other agent to go over the offer; answering any questions/concerns that he may have had, and ultimately convincing him that I was the perfect candidate for the home. I can honestly say that I would not be living in this wonderful house now had it not been for Mike and his guidance. Oh, and as a bonus, when it was time to move, he helped coordinate the movers and made sure that I was taken care of. What realtor does that?? I came into this transaction clueless and with many fears however, it was nice to have someone who stood by my side from the beginning all the way through move-in day (and even margaritas after ha ha!!). I have no problem recommending Mike to my friends, family, and co-workers. I highly recommend Michael and will definitely use him again for my next transaction. He has become a friend and my realtor for life. Thanks Cindy!! read more

Michael Burns is an AMAZING agent! He takes his job personally-he sincerely invests his time and knowledge in you-his client. I can't say enough about Michael! He truly went above and beyond for us. His sincerity compassion and overall professionalism yielded a sale price that was beyond any of our expectations!! I would honestly without any hesitation recommend Michael to anyone looking for a truly dedicated Real Estate professional. He's trustworthy He's professional He's knowledgeable He's dedicated. He's as good as it gets! He's your man!! read more

I am a first time buyer and had no clue on what purchasing a home entails. Michael Burns is phenomenal! He was very professional, translates what I did not understand "realty language" that is. I learned so much! While encouraging me to explore other options and do my research to ensure that I was getting what I wanted, he made feel very comfortable with all of the decisions I had to make. I had a lender that I started this process with completely disappear without saying a word and Michael even recommended a lender that was able to assist me with my loan process. I had some very difficult circumstances dealing with the seller who actually was my landlord that Michael helped me with obtaining a credit toward the purchase of the home which is totally not part of his job. He constantly checked in with me making sure everything was running smoothly and answered every question with grace. He had a lot of patience with me and my lack of knowledge of the real estate world. It didn't feel like he was just trying to sell a home. He has a lot of integrity and did everything with a smile. Michael gave his opinion when asked but did not push me into any decisions. He really goes above and beyond and made this very grueling process much more easy going and enjoyable. I could not have had a better home buying experience! read more

Michael did an outstanding job selling our home for above our asking price. We originally planned on interviewing 3 to 5 Realtors however, once we met with Michael, we knew that our search was over. From the beginning, he was very attentive and had nothing but our best interest in mind. He came in very organized and prepared. We had never sold a home so we had a bit of anxiety about the process. Michael eased our worries and did all of the heavy lifting. He knew the market and answered all of our questions and eased our concerns. More importantly, he knew how to get our home sold at a great price and quick. He helped us with the staging and even had someone come in to help spruce up the paint and lawn, and fix a few items that needed attention. "It's all about the curb appeal and 1st impression" he told us, and he was absolutely right. By the time he was done, our house looked amazing. I couldn't have asked for more. We had 2 great offers within a few days. Once we were in escrow, Michael stayed in constant contact with us and kept us well informed. So for all of these reasons and more, I would say that Michael Burns exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs. read more

My husband and I bought a home in Murrieta,CA and Mike Burns helped us find it. He also helped us rent us rent it and sell the same home while we lived out of the state. He helped us out so much and I'm glad we chose him to help us with our home! He's very professional and he will go above and beyond to meet your needs! Give him a call and he will find your perfect home. Thanks Mike! read more

Michael Burns, my real estate agent was phenomenal, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking for a great realtor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, patient, and puts your needs first. From the beginning, Michael was really patient with us & worked around my schedule! He was always available and was never too busy to take my call or address a need or concern. My wife and I are very picky and had a particular style of home that we were looking for. Michael took the time to listen to what we wanted and found us exactly that. He truly is an expert, and had information about schools, nearby amenities, taxes, etc. Basically, all the things that are important when buying a home. We were buying an older home that needed some updating. Michael had the contractor contacts and even met with us on a Sunday afternoon when we met with the contractors. I would say that he went above and beyond our expectations. Literally, rain or shine Michael was there for us. Overall, we had a great experience with him, and I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for an honest and hardworking realtor, I would definitely use his services again. read more

Michael Burns is an excellent real estate agent. During the summer we were able to buy our first home using the VA loan, Michael walked us through the process from beginning to end. We never felt rushed during our search and felt incredibly well informed when making decisions. Michael was very accommodating to our schedules, flexible and patient. What stands out most about Michael is that he genuinely cares about his clients. Even after we got the keys, Michael has been in touch and assured us for help for any guidance or information. He even helped us move furniture! We were thrilled to have him by our side through the home-buying experience as our agent and as a friend. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Michael Burns to purchase my first home. He provided phenomenal service and was very attentive to my needs. From the beginning to the end, Michael took his time with me and never seemed too busy for my questions or to respond to my needs. He never pressured me to look at a particular home or move forward with anything that I did not want to do. My friend referred him to me and I soon realized why my friend felt comfortable referring him. I've trusted Michael over the years as someone that I can count on, and now consider him a friend and have felt comfortable recommending him to family and friends. He is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated realtor who is passionate about real estate and truly loves what he does. I will definitely use him on my next transaction. Whether you are buying or selling, if you are looking for an honest and hard working realtor, who puts YOUR needs first, I absolutely recommend Michael Burns. read more