Michael O’Brien has handled four real estate transactions for me over the past ~12 years. All have been satisfactory. The last was the most challenging and where he truly proved his worth. I had a loft in Cabbagetown but had left Toronto for a safer covid climate in NS where I had a seaside home. I intended to return in the fall of ‘20. It was not to be. Michael handled the sale of my unique property all without me having to return or having to leave my fairly remote location in NS. This included managing all the tradespeople, cleaners, moving and storage issues, painting, etc. It was truly a project management feat, not a real estate transaction. He has a knowledge and network that enabled him to show his expertise in a very challenging situation. I thank him and recommend him highly.

I needed to sell my house, however; I was stuck overseas due to the pandemic. Michael was truly a godsend. He cleaned up my house, fixed all the problems, staged it beautifully, and did everything needed. We got more than the asking price. Michael can basically do everything… I can’t recommend him highly enough.

We worked with Michael O’Brien, seeking a new home in Toronto after many years in Nova Scotia. It was a time with plenty of unpredictability and insecurity – competitive bidding on properties, COVID protocols, a heated market. And we were quite unfamiliar with the market. Michael was the consummate professional. We knew right away that we were in competent and trustworthy hands. Michael knew the area in which we were looking for a home like the back of his hand. He listened carefully to our ideas on the right home as well as our concerns and was completely available as we moved toward a decision. His council was sound, and he guided us through site visits with just the right combination of energy and patience. Clearly, Michael’s vast knowledge of the real estate market, his experience in dealing with both sellers and buyers, his calm, non-reactive manner, and his dedication to his clients makes him an unusually skilled agent. We have no hesitation in recommending him to either buyers or sellers.

Michael O’Brien was enormously helpful to us in selling our property at 235 Milan Street, Toronto, in 2021. From first meeting to the day of closing, he was frank, accessible and totally professional.

The listing process—including property preparation—went as he initially outlined and the property was sold within 9 days at just above asking price. In fact, the selling price was exactly what he suggested at our first meeting.

It was a model example of a professional doing the job as advertised. And when an obscure issue came out of left-field in the couple of weeks preceding closing, he was a tremendous support. The issue in question wasn’t in his area of responsibility but, recognizing the level of stress it was causing, he still came through with sound advice. We would have no hesitation in recommending Michael to anyone interested in selling or buying a property.

When we listed our condo townhouse with Michael, it was the 3rd time working with him on home purchases and sales over the past 10+ years. This time was particularly challenging for us due to a serious family illness. He guided us through the entire process from house prep to final closing with his balance of calm demeanour and solid advice, always doing and suggesting what was best for us, both in the short term and long term. We couldn’t have asked for more and would not hesitate to work with him again or refer him to friends and family.

Michael assisted me early 2022 in putting in offers on two separate properties, and leasing out one that I purchased in Cabbagetown, which he knows intimately. He was deeply knowledgeable about the market and the details of the listings, but more importantly, was responsive, reliable, trustworthy and gave balanced advice and guidance. He was also just lovely to deal with, and his office handled all the closing details promptly. I can recommend him and his real estate services without reservation.