Simona, Novi

Mike Galinac is a consummate professional. He is well versed in all the ins and outs of buying and selling property from his multiple decades of working as a real estate agent. Mike has an eye for taking great photos, which helps his listings stand out, and his suggested listing prices are right on the mark.
I’ve known Mike since he helped my daughter buy her first house four years ago. Impressed with what I saw during that process, I had Mike assess my own home, though I wasn’t ready to sell just yet, and subsequently referred my sister to him when she wanted to sell her house in late 2019.
Earlier this year I contacted Mike when I was preparing my own home for sale. On my request, Mike made several visits to my home to advise me on what needed to be done to ready my home for the market. He also was available via calls, texts, and emails for ongoing questions. When I couldn’t find a painter, Mike tried to find one for me. Whenever a problem exists, Mike reaches into his arsenal to try to fix it and is usually successful.
In late May, I was ready to sign a listing contract. Mike explained the process I was about to embark on which included a photo shoot of my home. A few days later, I saw my listing and was incredibly pleased with the way Mike depicted my home in words and in photos. My house went on the market in early June and sold in two days for well over the asking price! Mike orchestrated a stress-free transaction from the beginning of our contract, through the closing.
Next, I needed a place to live. I fell in love with the first condo I saw, and Mike and I strategized about the details of my offer. However, this was a highest and best bid situation, and in the end a lower cash offer was accepted. With the clock ticking, I restarted my search and found another condo that I really liked. Again, Mike and I strategized about the details of my offer. By the next day, the seller and I signed a purchase agreement! After the inspection of the condo revealed several issues, Mike wrote an Amendment to the Purchase order.
Throughout this stressful process, Mike’s knowledge of the inner workings of a home allowed him to be an advocate for me. He always had my back, paid attention to detail, and performed a lot of behind-the-scenes work. He frequently reassured me that all the issues were solvable, and said he believed I would be able to close on the condo as planned.
In addition to his knowledge and skills as a real estate agent, Mike is dependable, empathic, caring, and observant, on top of being a great listener with a great memory. At times I felt like I was talking with another social worker because Mike took the time to understand the issues that were important to me and remembered them throughout the course of our work together. Mike also has a wickedly wonderful sense of humor and we found much to laugh about.
Mike’s philosophy is, “Life is an adventure.” He brings that spirit into his interactions with others, making it a real pleasure to be in a working relationship with him.