About Michael

Business Philosophy To exceed your expectations by so much and to do such a good job for you that whenever you hear a family member, friend, business associate, or even a total stranger mention that they are thinking of buying or selling a property you will tell them about your wonderful experience with us and recommend they call us. Education and Training A Realtor since 1995, Michael has a Diploma in Business Administration from Ryerson Polytech (now Ryerson University) in Toronto, Canada. He has also earned the following real estate designations from the National Association of Realtors: ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative - held by only 10% of all Realtors). CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist), CMRS (Certified Mobility Relocation Specialist), CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist - the PhD of real estate designations, held by less than 5% of all Realtors) and SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource) Awards And Designations 2015 Realtor of the Year - South Metro Denver Association of Realtors 5280 Magazine 5 Star Realtor 2011 - 2016 5 Carat Diamond Circle - South Metro Denver Realtor Association 2013 - 2016 Listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Realtors in Colorado - Real Estate Executive Magazine 2016 Areas of Expertise Listing and Selling Properties in all price ranges as well as helping Buyers with their Purchases of Properties. Community Involvement Very active in the local Realtor Associations, Michael served on the Board of the South Metro Denver Realtor Association for six years and served two years as Fundraising Chair of RPAC (the Realtor Political Action Committee) for the Colorado Association of Realtors. On behalf of all homeowners, RPAC helps preserve the benefits of home ownership such as the Mortgage Interest Deduction on your federal tax return. Michael is also very involved and serves in leadership roles for several local and national charities. Personal Background Born in Canada, Michael moved to the United States in 1982 after several years in Israel where he served in the Israel Defense Forces and was a founding member of Kibbutz Ketura in Israel's southern desert area. Married to his wife Laurie, who is also a Realtor, since 1987 they have four children - one son and three daughters, and two granddaughters. Communities I Serve Aurora, Denver, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Foxfield, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker,