ABOUT MICHAEL ......

To leave an unforgettable mark requires very special qualities; qualities such as knowledge, experience, hard work and commitment. Michael J. Allan exudes these qualities. He is such an outstanding agent who, in a very short time has stamped his signature on the Oakville -Burlington real estate scene.
Ambitious, dedicated, and efficient, Michael offers comprehensive professional service. His personable style coupled with his professional service has propelled him as one of the area's leading agents. Is it any wonder Michael has consistently been admitted to Re/Max's prestigious 100% Club, an award offered only to agents responsible for generating at least $4 million in sales within a given year. "The 100% Club is basically what everyone in the Remax system strives for,' says Michael. Driven to surpass his previous accomplishments, Michael was also inducted into the Remax Hall of Fame and into the Remax Platinum Club. For this Agent though, it's more than just awards, it's the deep personal satisfaction of knowing he has assisted his clients in realizing their dreams whether they are buying their first home, selling as they retire or relocating from another community.

Residential real estate is a highly competitive industry. In this volatile arena Michael has built a solid reputation for doing things right the first time and continues to build and achieve success because of his professionalism and extensive knowledge of the properties throughout the Oakville, Burlington and Flamborough markets. Michael offers the type of solid expertise and knowledge necessary to help both buyers and sellers make the right decisions with regards to their home investments. He also offers clients an objective viewpoint that can be a valuable counter-balance to emotional, spur-of-the-moment impulses."

Selling or buying real estate is really one of the most emotional processes a person will ever go through," admits Michael. In his practice, he helps clients sustain the exciting enthusiasm, while ensuring they remain aware of practical realities.

Michael wants to ensure his clients have an efficient and satisfying real estate experience. Utilizing his strong people skills to put his clients at ease and to help them focus on their primary needs and wants. Michael also provides expert advice to help guide clients through the often-confusing home buying process. He can direct people to capable and respected legal, home inspection, and financing experts. "Essentially, I walk them through the whole process to make it as smooth as possible," he explains. For home sellers, Michael provides a detailed computerized comparative market analysis to properly position the property in the marketplace and thus ultimately receive top dollar for it.

Michael also donates a percentage of his commissions to the Children's Miracle Network as well as to other charities his clients have been involved in. He has sponsored some hockey teams through advertising and assisting them with their fund raising.
Michael truly enjoys his job, loves meeting people from all walks of live, craves the challenge to meeting their needs and revels in the satisfaction of making dreams come true.

To ensure the property receives complete attention Michael has a network of over 180 colleagues to help him get the job done right. He arranges for properties to be advertised on the Internet and in local and out-of-town media. "I draw a lot of people from Mississauga, Toronto and Etobicoke marketplaces into the Oakville and Burlington areas through my advertising," he says. His comprehensive advanced marketing campaign utilizes all available tools.

Michael's own personal website, as well as Remax Aboutowne's website, Remax Atlantic Canada's website, MLS.ca, Obeo.com and the Oakville Hamilton- Burlington and TREB real estate boards which can feature virtual home tours which assist in showing the consumer some of the features and positive aspects of my client's homes. Michael's marketing plan is customized to fit my client's needs. Once we sit down and discuss what the client's objectives are, I can then implement a marketing strategy designed to sell the client's home for top dollar.

There are two offices carefully selected for their accessibility in the Oakville area with about 180 agents to service the community. Michael has 15 years of professional selling and management experience with two major corporations prior to getting into real estate. Michael was a General Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager in his previous career. Michael decided it was time for a change and real estate was a vehicle that he could use his people, marketing and selling skills to work. Michael has a reputation for high-quality service, a friendly smile, and dedication to excellence has spread through word-of mouth references from satisfied clients, many of whom have become good friends. His hard work, and willingness to listen to his clients' needs and address those needs, have set him apart. He is always in constant communication with his clients, quick to follow up and return calls immediately. A strong believer in treat people the way you want to be treated. He believes in personal one on one service and follows through on his promises.

Michael goes the extra mile to offer specialized services to people who are relocating to or from the area for job purposes. Helping a family find the right home in the right neighbourhood is just not enough for Michael. He also provides information to help them be familiar with the area they are to reside in. "Simply knowing a little bit about the community they are transferring to can help families find peace of mind during a relocation process," he explains.

Re/Max stands for "real estate maximums" and Mike believes he can maximize his service to his clients best through the Re/Max network. For over 25 years the company solid reputation attracts quality salespeople in the real state industry and offers national and international professional development opportunities to ensure they remain at the cutting edge of their craft.

Use this section to write about your specific areas of expertise. Do you specialize in first time buyers - listing high end homes - etc. Are there specific market area's that you specialize in? The more you write about your area's of expertise the more knowledgeable you'll sound to a potential buyer or seller.

Do you have any good testimonials that clients have provided you in the past? Be sure to add them here.

Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.