Michael Harris' Testimonials

With the help of his assistant Melissa they organised all the quotes and tradesmen for our refurbishments with a quick turnaround before going on the market. Michael provided us with an informative weekly report while on the market and guided us through the auction proceedings as this was our first time.

We used Michael as, earlier in the year, he had sold our daughters’ townhouse in Newtown and they were pleased with the service of the whole team at Raine & Horne, Newtown and with the result. As we were based in Canberra, we needed an agent who could fit in with our times and take on some of the logistics that come from selling a property when you aren’t nearby. Michael & his team put in this extra effort and everything went smoothly. We felt Michael’s strongest point was the regular communication he maintained with us – usually by phone. If he said he’d ring that afternoon, he did – and there was never any need for us to chase him. He explained all the issues carefully and demonstrated not only a knowledge of the market but of human behavior. His market assessment of price was realistic and, in the end, he negotiated a better price. We were very pleased. Congratulations, Michael & team.

It was a bit run down so we gave them relatively free reign to do it up to provide the best possible presentation. That said, Michael’s team and their trades, (including painters, handymen, cleaners and stylists) were frugal with their costs so for about a $20k spend it easily added $100k to the asking price. Although failing to sell at auction, Michael persisted with new buyers using his excellent negotiating skills to reach our asking price, which was $100k above the reserve we would have otherwise accepted at Auction. We were always kept well informed of developments, the whole process being quite painless once you make that initial, daunting decision to go ahead. An excellent result, thanks!

Throughout the process of selling our house we found Michael Harris and his Executive Assistant Melissa Grose very helpful, efficient and made the whole process straightforward. I would highly recommend them.

I have met Michael many times over the years at local house viewings and was always impressed by his courtesy, honesty and delicate sales approach, so when it came to selling my own house I went straight to him. I’m very glad I did. Michael and his sales team made the whole process so much easier than I imagined. They helped me prepare the house for sale, negotiated with tradies and procured outstanding results in terms of expense and finished quality. I was delighted with the final price attained for my property and have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Michael and his assistants. Melissa Grose, in particular, was marvellous to deal with and steered the whole process under Michael’s directions. A very happy client.

We were advised of the outcome and prospects very promptly from each open house. Michael was quietly confident and clearly knew his stuff. He always worked to achieve at least our reserve which we stated before even signing up for the campaign. The coordination of work necessary to prepare the unit for sale was extraordinarily efficient. The trades people used were competent and did their respective tasks in a very timely manner. The result was outstanding at $100,000 above our expectation. Would definitely use the team again if selling another property.

Fuss Free, Great Result. We were extremely happy with Michael and his team throughout the process of selling our house. He made what could have been a very stressful situation relatively straightforward, and – most importantly – achieved the result we wanted. He communicated openly and frankly at all times, which meant we felt well informed and assured for the duration of the campaign. We also appreciated his gentle and confident manner in dealing with prospective buyers. We’d certainly recommend Michael to anyone selling in the Inner West.

Michael and his team were a pleasure to work with as our house was being sold. Always helpful, responsive and knowledgeable – we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell.

I am probably not easy to deal with but Raine and Horne Newtown staff from the office to the agents always responded promptly to my queries and “suggestions” and did so with candour at all times. In the end we achieved our objective and in our view the whole process was handled professionally and competently by all in the agency.

Through both the selling and buying process Michael has kept us informed, provided credible and honest guidance on property sale expectations and purchase price guides and aided by Michael’s professional and friendly team both the selling and buying processes were made easy.

This is the second time we have used Michael Harris to sell a property for us and it further cemented our already high opinion of him, both as a real estate agent and a person. Michael communicates thoroughly at every point throughout the experience from valuation – sale completion. You never feel like there is a silly question to ask and he speaks with integrity and honesty. This property was selling in a strange market and Michael had a plan no matter what way it went. He ensured we felt totally comfortable with the process and we sold an hour after the auction, after it got passed in, for exactly what we wanted – which could have been difficult. We would highly recommend Michael to any prospective seller and would use him again in heartbeat.

I would most certainly recommend Michael to anyone in this area, I cannot fault his work.

It is with pleasure that I write this testimonial for Michael Harris, Melissa Grose and all of the team from Raine and Horne, Newtown. The service that I received from Michael and Melissa was exceptional in every way. Michael can only be described as the consummate professional and a 5 star operator. His knowledge of the area is expansive and his advice was invaluable. Michael’s executive assistant Melissa Grose did a fantastic job in organising everything required for the sale of the property. The task was difficult and complicated but Melissa successfully organised all the tradespeople to finalise the work in the allocated time frame and the workmanship of her tradespeople was 1st class. Michael and Melissa both possess great communication skills, always keeping me informed with regular updates. No question from me was ever a problem. My experience with Raine and Horne Newtown was rewarding, with Michael and Melissa’s efforts being instrumental in obtaining an auction result that was above my expectations. I would recommend Raine and Horne Newtown without hesitation to anyone who may be requiring of their services.

I would just like to thank Michael and his team for the outstanding service they provided in the sale of my property. Throughout they were professional, courteous and ensured I was kept up to date throughout the whole process. A special thanks to Melissa for arranging trades for the property and liaising with them on my behalf as I was overseas. I was extremely happy with the sale result and think this is testament to the hard work, knowledge and professionalism of the whole team. Thanks again.

I was recommended to use Michael by an associate of mine who I had not had contact with for some time due to my retirement. The recommendation proved to be most worthwhile as I found Michael and his staff excellent. This overall service backed up Michael’s understanding of the local market and combined with good communication excellent service and super results made the sale process straight forward. I was most impressed with his advice during the actual auction which resulted in a substantially improved sale price. This was a decision which may not have been made had an agent with less knowledge of the buyers been acting.

I first met Michael Harris in the purchase of the property almost a decade ago. At the time I found him professional and approachable and unlike other agents in the area. When it came time to sell, I didn’t hesitate in engaging Michael. He did not disappoint! He and his amazing team helped make the process as smooth as possible with excellent ongoing communication. I especially like Michael’s down-to-earth attitude and confidence in his campaign approach. My auction result was outstanding and with a happy vendor and buyer in the end, I can’t ask for more than that!

I couldn’t have been happier with Michael and his team at Raine and Horne Newtown, right from the start of the sales process I found them to honest, diligent and extremely helpful in securing the best possible price for my investment property. Not being based in Sydney anymore made it more difficult however the constant updates and flow of information from Michael and his team kept me informed throughout the process and at no time did I feel like I was being left out of the loop. I would highly recommend Michael, Karen and Melissa as they have exceeded my expectations and delivered a sales result I am very happy with.

We first met Michael when he was selling a unit above ours and we were immediately impressed with his understanding of the local market as well as by his friendly nature. The fact that he sold the identical unit upstairs for a great price in a relatively short time span impressed us enormously too. When the time came for us to sell our investment unit we didn’t hesitate in going with Michael, and his team. From the beginning we found Michael very professional and credible, instilling us with confidence that he could achieve our desired sale price in the timeframe we needed. Michael and his team were very efficient and obliging in maintaining communication with us, always following up immediately with whatever they said they would do, keeping us informed all the way through, and we found their regular inspection reports and local market comparisons very useful. We followed Michael’s recommendations to sell by private sale rather than by auction, and to renovate and style the unit prior to market instead of selling it like it was, this, together with a quality online presence, proved sound advice and after a successful sales campaign we were thrilled a short time when Michael called to say he had sold the property for our desired price. Michael’s thorough knowledge of the local market, his experience and negotiation skills were invaluable. They couldn’t have done it any better! We would have no hesitation in recommending Michael and the team at Raine & Horne Newtown to any prospective vendors.

Michael Harris and his team on our property, Karen Shepherd and Melissa Grose, were at all times utterly professional, warm and friendly, and completely straightforward. Our property had a ton of extra press and even appeared on the TV. When we needed last minute painters and cleaners Melissa provided immediate contacts and the jobs were done quickly and efficiently. We had met Michael around the place as well as a lot of other agents, and we would not choose anyone else, he is the best.

Just a quick note to thank you for your professional approach to selling my house at 18 Kingston Rd Camperdown. It was a pleasure to do business with you and your team. I would also like to thank Melissa, Vivienne and Karen who were kind and helpful through the entire process. Thanks to all, from Bernie.

Michael Harris and his assistant Melissa were very helpful in preparing (quick but impressive touch ups) and selling our place in Newtown. Michael communicated with us regularly with what was happening and we got a sales result over our expectations.

Michael Harris and his colleague, Melissa Grose, at Raine and Horne Newtown, made the process of selling our Newtown studio stress free and the sales result was excellent.

Dealing with Michael made selling our apartment easy. He kept us informed at every step and his industry knowledge led us to a favourable outcome. We would not hesitate recommending Michael Harris to anyone wanting to buy or sell real state.

We have been buyers and sellers in the Newtown/ Enmore market since 2012. Michael Harris is by far the best agent on all counts. He knows the market thoroughly; he has total credibility; he is professional; he is backed by a loyal and smart team; and he follows through and delivers. We are very pleased with the results he obtained for us. Great job!!

I never realised just how much work actually goes into selling a place. From photo’s to signboard, to website, to open homes to follow up and negotiation with potential buyers, to comprehensive reports on the campaign performance. Michael Harris and his team are extremely professional and make you feel at ease and confident in what would otherwise be very stressful situation. I had a great result and couldn’t be happier – Highly recommended.

We were delighted with the service and regular communication provided by Michael and his Team at the office regarding the sale of our property. The property had been taken to auction by another Agency before Christmas but attracted nil buyers. Michael achieved 13 contracts and 6 attended the Auction to produce a sale above reserve price. Perhaps the best outcome of the process was the consistently high level of communication to reassure us as owners. This amounted to daily phone calls and emails. His entire staff team were extremely professional, courteous and anticipated needs exceptionally well. We would return to Michael for our next sale without hesitation.

Michael seems to have an almost supernatural ability to be everywhere at once, whilst at all times remaining calm, calming, courteous and crisp in all his communications. He also happens to be the best dressed realtor in Australia. He and his team were very professional. Together they guided us step by step through what many find a stressful experience in a relaxed way … and somehow in the process managed to get us a price that well exceeded our expectations. We would recommend Michael and his team without reservation for any Inner West sale.

Michael Harris of Raine and Horne, Newtown was recommended by friends. At all times before, during and after the sale process we found Michael and his team to be very professional and responsive to us and our potential purchasers. Michael was always very approachable and appeared to have a ‘down to earth’ attitude to the market. We had no hesitation in giving complete trust to him in the whole sale process. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Michael and his team.

At the outset he clearly explained his strategy and made good suggestions for the campaign. We were kept fully informed about progress with regular updates and feedback from potential buyers after each viewing. In this regard we would like to mention Karen Shepherd who did a fantastic job during each viewing and for keeping us up to date during the process. The end result was well beyond our expectations and we are more than satisfied with the sale price that was achieved at auction. We would not hesitate to recommend Newtown Raine & Horne.

The team at Raine & Horne Newtown have been terrific and done a stellar job in selling my property. Through all their hard work they made what can be a very stressful and taxing process easy and straight forward with a fantastic result. I felt fully supported right throughout my time working toward the sale and they were with me every step of the way. Their excellent communication skills and thorough work ethic meant that I was able to relax and know that the work was being done by professionals. I fully recommend choosing Michael, Melissa and all the team at Raine & Horne Newtown for all real estate matters, and will certainly be using them again myself. It has been great working with you guys and particularly you Melissa. You are excellent at what you do and Michael is very lucky to have such great support for his excellent work. We should all be so lucky. Thanks again, and I am sure we will be working together again in the future”.

When looking to choose an agent to sell my parents property as executor to their wills, I wanted to find someone who I could actually trust and who would be honest with the advice and assessments being sought. Michael has all of those qualities in spades, as well as his accurate appraisal of the property, the market situation, the best recommended marketing campaign (without going over the top), and of course, his excellent communication throughout the campaign. I took a recommendation like the one above from a personal contact I had, and I have absolutely no hesitation in continuing such high praise recommendations regarding Michael’s ethical, professional and personable attributes.