OUR REVIEWS

Mike was very professional and easy to work with. He has a very pleasant personality and very knowledgeable about the areas where we were looking. We could tell right away he had our best interest and worked to get us what we wanted. We would definitely recommend Mike for any real estate needs.
– Client buying a townhouse in Sterling, VA.

We could not have been happier with Mike. From his knowledge of the area, to his insight on what to look for during tours and inspections, to his skills as a negotiator, and his responsiveness throughout the process, he left absoltely nothing to be desired. We’d recommend him to any of our friends in a heartbeat.
– Client buying a single family home in Falls Church, VA.

Bought a townhouse in Vienna. After having gone through a couple of bidding wars, Mike helped us to find the perfect place and get it. He is very professional, yet very personable. He is always very busy, yet very responsive. He even met us on a Sunday evening to go see a house that was listed that morning. He is very knowledgeable about the area and gives you amazing tips on how to renovate a place. As property virgins, we were a little nervous at the beginning, but Mike made everything move smoothly and the whole process was a great learning experience for us. Will definitely go with him for our next property hunt or sale. He is absolutely the best!
– Client buying and selling townhouses in Vienna, VA.

Michael has helped us buy homes in Arlington twice and sell the first one in 2010 when the market was very challenging. He goes the extra mile on research and tracking all of the details. He understands the market dynamics to price homes and make bids to get transactions done without leaving money on the table. Great realtor.
– Client buying a single family home in Arlington, VA.

Mike is truly exceptional, and I would (and have) recommended him to anyone looking to buy or sell in NoVA. Mike spent the time to understand the particular area and house parameters that we were looking for, and explained the pros and cons of different areas, commutes, and housing styles. Mike left no stone un-turned in ultimately identifying the perfect house for our family. We were in the door shortly after the house listed and submitted an offer within hours that was ultimately accepted. He is the consummate businessman and negotiated an excellent deal on our behalf. Mike produced a thorough analysis of the comps for our old house, and then sold the house for us in a matter of days. In sum, if you are looking for a Realtor who will be thoughtful, thorough, personable, but also shrewd in business, you should work with Mike Gorman.
– Client buying and selling homes in Falls Church, VA.

Mike was great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of excellent information. Mike was great with our negotiations, making it possible to get the perfect house for us. He was responsive throughout the entire search, negotiation, and final purchase process.
– Client buying a single family home in Purcellville, VA.

My wife and I were thrilled with every aspect of Mike Gorman’s performance in our house-buying experience. He knew every answer to every question we had. I’m breaking this review down according to the four ranking criteria that Zillow provides: local knowledge, process expertise, responsiveness, and negotiation skills.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Mike knew our search area (Purcelliville, VA, Loudoun County) in detail. He had a good idea about what we would find in each house based on the year it was built, the type of house it was (e.g., Rambler vs Colonial), even down to the zoning rules in the area of the county the properties were in. What he didn’t know, he found out quickly. 
PROCESS EXPERTISE: Mike knew everything. He made this part particularly easy for us (first-time home buyers). The Title company that Mike recommended was also very easy to deal with and clear about the process. 
RESPONSIVENESS: Mike is quick with email to answer questions. We learned that IF Mike didn’t answer, it was only because there was no news, and we quickly learned that calling him to ask for updates was pointless: if there was ANY update, he was going to call on his own. Great communication, all the way through the process. 
NEGOTIATION SKILLS: Mike’s ace in the hole. We got every single little thing we wanted, and Mike even tried to get us more than we wanted just because he knew it was possible. Also, every time, without fail, that Mike recommended a negotiation position (e.g., the amount we should ask back from the seller for various repairs that needed to be done), the seller ended up going for the number Mike presented. There were several of these instances throughout the negotiation, and Mike’s initial estimate of *how much* we could get from the seller turned out to be the exact number each time. 
Five stars, A++, Best Possible experience…anything you can think of that is extremely positive, is what I’m saying.
– Client buying a single family home in Purcellville, VA.

We have used Michael and his team through buying and selling our prior home as well as buying our current home. He gave us great insights into value drivers in the neighborhoods and homes we considered, good staging and pricing advice when selling in the difficult market of 2010, and was very helpful in all aspects of the transactions.
– Client buying and selling a single family home in Arlington, VA.

I would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to purchase a condo in the northern virginia area. Michael is incredibly respectful of budgets and provides extremely sound advice to a first time home buyer. There was absolutely no pressure to look at or purchase anything outside my stated price range. He really knew the market and which condominium associations are well run. He and his team were extremely responsive providing multiple listings the same day they were first listed. He was always available to take me out to look at places even at the last minute. He and his team made the closing process extremely smooth, almost effortless I would say. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful agent who really knows the market and will work very hard to find you the perfect place.
– Client buying a home in Northern Virginia.

Michael and his team were very professional and very prompt. My wife and I worked primarily with Michael and felt he provided sage advice and did not attempt to encourage us into an il-advised deal. With Realtors, there is always a natural conflict of interest – it is in their best interest to close quickly, so they get paid sooner. From the buyer’s perspective, buyers don’t want to rush into a deal (especially with the inflated home values in Northern Virginia). So, with any Realtor, I suggest you take your time. Michael and his team strike a balance with this conflict of interest – they are focused on the buyer and respects the buyer’s likes/dislikes – if you want honest feedback, you need to ask – otherwise they tend to focus on the positive attributes of the house. That said, once you find a house you like, they work very hard and very quickly to seal the deal to make sure you get the house you want. I’ve bought three houses in the past, and feel Mike was the best Realtor I’ve worked with
– Client buying a single family home in Manassas, VA.

We met Mike five years ago. As first time home buyers, we wanted someone who would not only help us find a home, but guide us through the whole process. Mike came through for us at every step of the way. He answered all our questions and concerns in as much detail as possible. 
He knows Arlington very well. We were lucky to have him work with us. Mike has a great team working for him too. Very responsive and courteous. Everybody worked hard to make us feel special.
Last year, when we were ready to move to bigger house, I called Mike and he did his best again. Mike did a lot of research for us to find us a perfect house within our budget. He is diligent and thorough. His team too did an excellent job.
With Mike, it’s not just about selling a home. It’s about building a relationship. He made sure that we were comfortable at every step of the way. 
Mike is a really wonderful person to work with.
– Client buying a home in Arlington, VA.

Mike was helpful with the buying of a house and continues to be helpful by providing me reports when I request them.
– Client buying a home in Vienna, VA.

Mike was great and super responsive, which was very important for me. I must have emailed or called him about every day over several weeks and he either called/emailed personally within a few hours or had someone else get in contact with me to answer my questions. He was very knowledgeable of the McLean area (where we were looking) and did a great job finding exactly what we wanted in a neighborhood that we never thought we could afford (but he found us a great deal).
– Client buying a home in McLean, VA.

Michael helped my husband and I on three real-estate transactions in the last 3 years. On each occasion, we found Michael to be professional, thorough in his due diligence and extremely knowledgeable of the neighborhoods in NoVA. We very much appreciated Michael’s patience in showing us numerous properties and honest advice in terms of pricing and negotiating strategy. Michael is also very up to speed with processes and regulations governing real-estate transactions in NoVA and this is a huge plus for home buyers. 
We have now used Michael’s help and services on three transactions, will definitely seek Michael out if we are to get into other transactions in the future and certainly do recommend him to anyone looking to purchase real-estate in NoVA.
– Client conducting multiple transactions in Northern Virginia.

Mike is a very pleasant agent to deal with. Very experienced, knows his stuff. Very attentive, has a good client-orientation. Provides helpful advice. What I liked about him in particular was that he, unlike some other agents I dealt with, was not pushy “just buy it – this is a perfect place!”. He really gives you his honest opinion, tells about pluses and minuses (which you might not be aware of) about the place. Overall, I would confidently recommend Mike.
– Client buying a home in Arlington, VA.

We moved into the complex expensive northern Virginia community without a clue about neighborhoods, home styles and commuting avenues. Mike Gorman was incredibly helpful and patient helping us sort out the many options, figure out what we like and what we could afford. We ended up in the nicest home we have ever lived in. He is fantastic!
– Client buying a home in Herndon, VA.

Mike Gorman was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable of the area and the process, and was incredibly responsive to what my wife and I were looking for. We never felt rushed and always felt we could trust Mike with representing our best interests. He always provided an honest representation of the houses we viewed and worked around our schedule. I would (and have) recommended Mike to anyone looking to purchase a home in the NOVA area.
– Client buying a home in Leesburg, VA.

My husband and I worked with Michael in our search for a home in Northern Virginia. He was friendly, always on time, responsive and incredibly knowledgeable about NoVa. In addition, he was honest about the quality of the property (whether over-valued or fairly priced) and advised us on negotiation and pricing strategies. As first-time buyers, this kind of counsel was invaluable. We never felt pressure to buy and always felt that Michael had our best interests at heart. We will definitely be recommending him to any of our friends and family looking to purchase a home in Virginia or the DC area!
– Client buying a home in Alexandria, VA.

Michael helped me buy my first home in the US. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He patiently helped us evaluate our options, explaining how the housing market was evolving, and offering exceptional local expertise. We must have seen 50+ houses with him over a three month period, before we found the one we wanted. He was there for the entire excercise. I am happy to recommend him.
– Client buying a home in Reston, VA.