I can't speak highly enough about working with Mike Velez of BLDG Realty.  He was a true professional and a pleasure to work with from start to finish.  As a first-time homebuyer I had no prior experience or insights but Mike made the entire process smooth, transparent and as stress-free as could possibly be done. He took the time to listen to my needs and really understood what I was looking for in my decision to move from Chino Hills to the College Park area of Chino CA. Not only did he have an in-depth knowledge of the area, but he also provided valuable insights about the neighborhood, and local amenities. His attention to detail and excellent communication made me feel supported every step of the way. Thanks to Mike, we found our dream home in College Park, and the closing process was seamless.  Mike is a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dedicated realtor.  I couldn't be happier and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. read more

When my wife and I began our home search, we met Mike at an open house. Within just a short 10-minute interaction, we immediately knew he was the person we wanted to work with. Due to other commitments, we weren't in touch initially for about a month, but during this time, Mike patiently and consistently sent us relevant listings. Once we reconnected, it quickly became clear that Mike possesses deep expertise and detailed knowledge in every aspect of real estate buying and selling. Beyond just real estate transactions, I frequently sought Mike's advice on areas outside his immediate responsibilities, and he always responded with unwavering support and without hesitation. Navigating through escrow, disclosures, signatures, and all the complex paperwork involved in closing can be overwhelming, but Mike made this process smooth and understandable. He proactively scheduled Zoom calls, taking the time to patiently and thoroughly address every single question we had, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and dedication. Remarkably, even a month after closing, Mike continued to provide valuable support and advice with the same commitment and responsiveness--qualities truly rare in today's world. Whether it was via text, phone call, or email, Mike was always instantly accessible and helpful. Overall, our experience working with Mike was outstanding, and we wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone seeking professional and dedicated real estate services. read more

Mike is really awesome. My mom and I were working with another realtor but after meeting Mike felt like he was the best person to represent my mom. He worked with us to find the right house and we saw a lot of houses before my mom found the one. He was so helpful, patient, caring and very professional. He He keeps in touch with us and has become a wonderful friend. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone trying to buy or sell a home. He truly has his clients best interest at heart and will help guide you through a big and important process. Having someone who knows what they are doing in real estate is very important and I think that you can't go wrong working with Mike. read more

If you are thinking about selling or buying your house, Mike is your guy. We sold our house in Chino and got offers right away. Not only that, we were also in the process of buying a new home as well!!!! The thought of selling & buying was stressing me out because not only was I working full time but also going to nursing school full time. Mike made the whole process super easy and stress free. He took care of everything with my husband. Kept me involve of course but he knew exactly what we wanted. We saw over 20 homes till we found the one. He was very patient and knowledgeable. Great guy overall. I couldn't thank him enough. We love our new home. All thanks to Mike! read more

Mike Velez - BLDG Realty - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Where do I start with Mike... Honestly I think he's the kind of person you only get to meet a few, if not just one, once in a lifetime. He's definitely not doing the business merely for profit; he genuinely cares about people he works with. He wants everything to work out for us, and he works hard for us to be happy. Many agents we came across naturally favor representing the sellers over the buyers, and tend to rush people through the process, so they could get the money quickly and move onto the next job. Mike on the other hand treated us equally important as clients, and he would manage to arrange enough time for us. If we're in hesitation to make an offer, he'd say "take your time, I don't want you to feel rushed"; and he always makes himself available via email, text, phone call, sometimes even super early in the morning or late at night. He's such a reliable agent that sticks from the beginning to the very end with us, attending all the inspections, appraisal, walk-through processes in person to facilitate us. He communicates diligently and timely with the listing agent, lender, and escrow to ensure a smooth transaction for us. Moving to an area we're not familiar with, Mike took lots of extra efforts touring houses in various locations with us initially, so we got a better understanding and fell in love with that city. He would share some relevant neighborhood stories (like how people stick together to maintain their landscape), and childhood memories like a friend. He would patiently point out things here and there for us during the tours, like if there's some flaw in the renovation work that may raise concerns, or if there're railways nearby that might be disturbing. I'm a rather picky and paranoid person, but Mike understands and respects, he's always so considerate of our needs. It took us almost 3 months to find the right new home. Mike stays patient and supportive, he assured us something will come up when we got desperate, and it eventually did! We hit ups and downs when our offer got rejected, Mike remains calm and would ask the listing agent to keep us posted in case the current offer falls out. Moreover, he's so knowledgeable and creative to offer solutions for specific situations, so both the sellers' and us as buyers' needs could be met. The app he adopted not only helps us make tour appointments, but also alerts us when there's any status change of the properties we're interested in. The comps report he prepares before making an offer is extraordinarily informative, comprehensive and helpful. He's a man of a steady mind and a strong body (mind you he's Jiujitsu Black Belt!). He's such a professional and trustworthy guy. There are so many things I couldn't name them all, that Mike has done out of his way, just to make sure things work out the best way for us. He would advise us on the differences between opening the Escrow on a weekday vs on weekends; he would recommend good vendors for us; he would help negotiate with the Escrow when he sees it's overpriced... We like him so much that we're also working with him for another rental unit. He takes great photos and is fantastic as always. I know it sounds so unreal, but everything we said about Mike is true and there's much more. Plus Mike is a broker running his own business, so unlike some other agents from big companies, there's no other people or party to split the commission fee; you'll definitely get the full-price service. We thank him so much, and can't recommend him more!! read more

My partner and I were looking to rent a home and Mike was with us every step of the way through the process and really helped set our minds at ease with the negotiations. I felt confident that Mike was advocating for us and making sure we got a good deal on our place. He answered all our questions and was really responsive the entire time! read more

I'm looking to relocate to the Chino / Chino Hills area soon as I currently work there. I can't think of a better realtor than Mike Velez. I've worked with Mike in other aspects of real estate and after meeting him for the first time I knew he was the guy I was going to use. While he covers a huge area of Southern California, his expertise in the Chino area is unmatched. His knowledge of the business is impressive and I find it to be educational. Whether or not you decide you're ready to buy/sell, you will take something away from your meeting with Mike. read more

Mike is very helpful, enthusiastic and has years of experience and professionalism that helped us sell the house above rated price in a short time. He also helped us find a new condo, meets all our requirement. He knows vendors and owner and is more familiar in the region. It is great to work with him very friendly nature and responds timely. Overall he made the process for selling house very smooth and also helped finding new place as per our requirement. I hope more families can receive his help. Thanks, Kuntal Patel read more

We had a few stressors in choosing a house to purchase. We needed space for in-laws, to stay in the school district, and a safe location for our son with autism. Mike was our anchor. We needed a miracle, at the time we were competing with cash buyers. Mike was a huge part in our search and purchase. We got all we needed and so much more. In fact, Mike and I have become friends and talk weekly. He is well read, a leader in the industry and now a trusted friend. By the way we got more than we dreamed we could afford and live next to a beautiful park. Thank you Mike! read more

With Mike's help, we were able to fulfill our dream of becoming homeowners! Mike made the process of buying our first home easy. He explained the entire process and walked us through every step. He is a very knowledgeable realtor and is familiar with the neighborhoods we were looking into, such as Chino and Chino Hills. Mike was always available for home tours. He even pointed out things in homes I would have never thought about. This really helped us narrow our search and focus on what we were looking for in a home. He sent us new listings that popped up matching what we were looking for. Initially, we wanted to go with new construction, but we got very lucky with a new listing that Mike sent us matching exactly what we were looking for and we wouldn't have to wait 5 months! We ended up going with a practically brand new detached condominium in Chino. He gave us the best advice on how to get the sellers to accept our offer. Mike was always available to answer our questions and give us timely updates most especially during the escrow process. Because Mike is so easy going, yet very professional, we felt like we were working with our best friend--someone who had our backs. His communication with the seller's agent and our lender made it possible for us to close escrow five days sooner! After we closed and began the move-in process, Mike still found the time to check in and offer help or answer any questions! Thank you so much, Mike! One day, we will certainly use YOU as our agent when we decide to sell! read more

I have known Mike for several years through our gym and known that he was involved in real estate. During a very difficult time in my life (a divorce) I was forced to sell my house in a bad market and without a clue as to how to go about it. I had no guidance and no one to go to. I went to Mike. It was the best decision I could have made. Not only did he work with me and my ex wife in a transparent way and open way, he made the process so smooth and was so patient with us. He went far beyond what a real estate agent would do and was there for me not only in a professional sense, but as a friend. I will definitely using BLDG realty for every future purchase and will be recommending Mike to everyone who asks. read more

Mike Velez is a true professional. We interviewed 3 realtors in the area and we decided that Mike would be the best choice to sell our home. He did not disappoint. Mike is knowledgable about market trends, strategic, honest and true to his word. We appreciated the resources he provided, his marketing strength the staging of our house and his attention to detail. Mike always got back to us in a timely manner, answered all our questions, and was present every step of the way until the house closed. He made selling our house a truly pleasant experience. Mike will treat you like a VIP. You will not have any regrets choosing him as your realtor. Thank you Mike, we truly appreciate all that you did for us and look forward to connecting with you again in the future. read more

We recently sold our Whittier home and were represented by Mike Velez of BLDG Realty. Mike guided us through the whole process and made us feel at ease. From the moment we decided to move forward with Mike he and his team went to work. When we saw the photos, video, 3D tour, print marketing, and on-line ads we were second guessing ourselves if we really wanted to sell, our home looked AMAZING and was presented very professionally. Being an actual Broker he showed excellent awareness of all facets involved in selling a home. Mike treated us and our buyers and their agent with the highest regard to ethics. His patience and understanding the stress that can sometimes be involved in a real estate transaction is much appreciated. We would highly recommend Mike to anyone needing to list their home for sale or looking to make a purchase. Tom & Cindy read more

Mike is great! We selected him out of many agents and he came though like advertised. Super responsive, he would always keep us updated as things progressed and consistently checked in with us. Not to mention the services he provides that many agents in our experience didn't offer like providing packing boxes to store our things for open house, he came in and personally performed high pressure washing on our exterior and did spot treatments on the rug where needed, and the very professional and thorough advertising of our house. I highly recommend Mike and suggest that anyone at least consider him for their home sale. read more

It was great working with Mike in selling our home in September 2022. In fact, we bought the same house with Mike in October 2020 during the pandemic. Mike has very good knowledge about the local markets and knows very well about the price negotiations to get a great price for a seller or even for a buyer. He was very responsive and patient in answering all the questions we had and was very active in selling our home, though we relocated to a different place before starting the process. He is very professional and I would definitely recommend Mike in selling/buying your house. read more