Dean Michel
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Key Stats
Hired on Rate-My-Agent.com 5 times
41 reviews in 6 cities and 12 neighbourhoods.
1st in Kawartha Lakes, ON - 33 Reviews
1st in Bobcaygeon, ON - 2 Reviews
1st in Haliburton, ON - 3 Reviews
1st in Minden, 04 - 1 Reviews
3rd in Buckhorn, ON - 1 Reviews
1st in Minden, ON - 1 Reviews
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In Dean's Own Words:
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| Team | Dean Michel and Jennifer Bacon |
| Company | Signature Elite Realty |
| Website | http://kawarthalakeside.com |
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| Address | 1008 North Bay Dr |
Home Purchase in Kawartha Lakes | Jul 2026
Dean was always quick to respond, very attentive to our needs and provided numerous options to us. He made himself available to answer our questions, tour us around several properties and guided us through the search, offer and closing process. I would highly recommend Dean! - Gary
Other reviews for Home Purchase in Kawartha Lakes | Jul 2026
From the minute we contacted Dean and Jenny, they have worked really hard to find us our perfect place. When we found it, they were both there at a times to ensure the process was seamless. As this was the first land lease they have dealt with, they quickly and thoroughly found out all of the answers to our many, many questions. I would highly recommend them for any major transaction…buying or selling. Thank you both so much! - Tammy Mercer
Home in Kawartha Lakes | Jun 2026
Dean has been showing us cottages for years, and was so patient with us - we finally found what we were looking for. He is polite, calm, professional and knowledgeable- everything you want in an real estate agent! - Kathy Hoffman
Home Purchase in Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes | Jun 2026
Was great working with Dean, very helpfull! He was very quick on response and very quick to help us close the deal! I would realy recomend Dean to anyone! - Damir Brajkovic
Land Purchase in Bobcaygeon | Jun 2026
Dean has been our first choice for real estate support for many years. We appreciate his responsiveness, attention to detail and the extra effort he has always put in to our dealings. - Heidi Devitt
Home in Dalrymple, Kawartha Lakes | Jan 2026
Excellent to work with both Jennifer and Dean. I HIGHLY recommend them. They were very helpful from beginning to end. Very happy with their service. Would deal with them again, no doubt. - David Parr
Home Sale in Kirkfield, Kawartha Lakes | Sep 2025
“I can’t say enough good things about Dean and Jennifer From start to finish, they made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. They really listened to what we needed, gave honest advice, and went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home. I truly felt supported every step of the way and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation!” - Tamy Wonnacott
Home Sale in Kirkfield, Kawartha Lakes | Aug 2025
If you want a stress free experience, with sincerity on helping you, not selling you, look no further. They know what they’re doing, and truly respect your situation. Don’t hesitate and you won’t regret it. - Bruno Diesberger
Home Sale in Minden | Aug 2025
Jennifer and Dean were fantastic. Their market knowledge of the area was impressive, and they were able to use this to our advantage when negotiating. They are incredibly organized, providing us with tips and always keeping us informed. We had a few showings and 2 offers within 7 to 10 days. We would recommend them without reservation. - Ken Krakenberg
Home Sale in Woodville, Kawartha Lakes | Sep 2025
Jennifer & Dean made selling our home a stress-free experience. They worked seamlessly as a team, always going the extra mile to ensure no detail was overlooked. Their professionalism stood out in ever aspect, from the high quality photos, to the well-crafted listing that truly showcased our home at its best. We cant thank you enough. - Shirley Jones
Land Sale in Cameron, Kawartha Lakes | Jul 2025
In June of 2025 Dean and Jennifer helped us through the process of listing a property in Cameron , Ont. Their attentiveness and feedback were greatly appreciated. Within the 1st month we had 2 offers and we sold the property within a few weeks. The weekly updates they sent were a great tool that let us know what was going on with the listing. You both made the process effortless.....thanks for everything Ed and Lori - Lori Galati
Home Purchase in Algonquin Highlands, Haliburton | Jun 2025
Dean was wonderful with orchestrating site visits, researching the property to answer all questions, and assisting with smooth negotiations. He was very prompt and thorough with all communication throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend! - Michelle Booth
Home Purchase in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes | Jul 2025
We met Dean & Jennfier at a open house and immediately were impressed with their knowledge and professionalism about the real estate market in the area We connected like we were friends for years They went to great lengths to find us and and help us purchase the perfect property and cottage for us and our family. Dean promised he would find our perfect home and he sure delivered Thankyou so much - Bruce and Judy
Home Sale in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes | Oct 2024
We had a bad experience with a local realtor and finally found Dean and Jennifer and what a difference. They are very professional and easy to work with but most importantly they were completely trustworthy and transparent. - Laura and John Sutton
Home in Coboconk, Kawartha Lakes | Nov 2024
It is hard to put into words what Dean and Jennifer's help has meant to myself and my family during the process of selling our property and buying a new one. Their knowledge of the realestate market, their contacts to help make the selling and moving process easy is top notch. They made both selling and buying process run so smoothly by providing step by step guidance so we always knew what to expect. They even continue to be a resource after the buying and selling processes are over to help us settle into our new property. They are exactly who you want supporting you, advocating for you and around you. Not only are they great agents, but even greater people! They mean a lot to myself and my family and I can't recommend them enough! - Samantha Chin
Home Sale in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes | Oct 2024
We knew immediately upon meeting Dean and Jennifer that they were the right agents for us. They were always professional, did their homework, presented information in understandable terms and answered all questions. Everything was done in a timely follow-up manner. Their support through this process was invaluable and our home sold in about one month which was amazing in the tough market. We were very blessed to have this team in our corner. - Laura and John Sutton
Home in Kirkfield, Kawartha Lakes | Aug 2024
Dean and Jenny were honest, helpful and always there to help but never pushy. It was a big move from us leaving our waterfront home and moving communities but they helped us tremendously with the change and helped us secure our dream home in an amazing community. - Jessica Lindner
Home Sale in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes | May 2024
Dean & Jenny have made my having to sell my sister & brother-in-law’s house a good experience. They went over & above helping me with all the ins & outs of Real Estate. I would recommend these two to anyone buying or selling a house or cottage - Laurette Gertridge
Home Sale in Minden, Haliburton | Apr 2024
Dean was excellent. Very responsive, consistently updated me, even when the news was difficult to deliver. Very knowledgeable when it comes to buying/selling cottage properties. I would highly recommend. - Jonathan Gibson
Home Sale in Coboconk, Kawartha Lakes | Aug 2023
Dean & Jennifer were true professionals and a pleasure to deal with in the sale of our cottage. They supported us through the entire process from appraisal to closing. The professional photos and video of the property were fabulous! Thank you Dean & Jennifer - Joan Patrick
Home in Coboconk, Kawartha Lakes | Aug 2023
Home Sale in Minden | Jun 2023
I feel that we were very lucky to be referred to Dean Michel. Dean was always easy to reach and was very responsive to our questions. Dean kept the lines of communication open and reached out to us quickly if there was information to relay. Dean was a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend his services. - Yvonne Gamble
Home Purchase in Buckhorn | May 2023
We were so fortunate to find Dean & Jenny for our family cottage search. They did a detailed intake interview and promptly shared properties that met that search. The day spent viewing properties was well planned - not only did they find us our dream cottage but we enjoyed the time with them. They were knowledgeable of the area and what to look for in a cottage. We would definitely recommend Dean & Jenny! - Marnie & Kevin
Home Purchase in Apsley, Kawartha Lakes | May 2023
Dean Michel has been a fantastic agent! He and his partner Jennifer have been working with us for months as we made the big decision to move from the city to a Lakefront property. They have been patient and consultative every step of the way. We are so pleased with our relationship and the outcome and cannot wait to become permanent residents of the Kawarthas area. - Lauraleigh Cairns
Home Purchase in Kawartha Lakes | Dec 2022
I would strongly recommend Dean and Jennifer. They helped us find our dream cottage while providing us with all the information and education we need for cottage country. They were patient and informative and we will work again with them in a heart beat. - Rana Albadran
Home Sale in Norland, Kawartha Lakes | Aug 2022
Dean and Jenny gave us great advise on the best way to sell the property. They were very helpful in the staging of the property. They were very positive and responded to all questions promptly. And on top of that they great real people. - Janet Finlay
Home Purchase in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes | Aug 2022
Knowledgeable, professional, kind and hardworking – that’s what you get when you work with Jennifer and Dean! They were incredible partners throughout all the stages of purchasing a cottage for first time cottage buyers. They took the time to educate us, were great consultants when looking at options and consistently went out of their way once we actually purchased a property to ensure we were set up for success. They truly care about their clients and the industry. If you’re considering buying or selling a property – you need to work with this team. - Jacqueline McGann
Home Purchase in Ennismore, Kawartha Lakes, ON | Feb 2022
What can you say about the people who helped make your dreams become a reality? Dean and Jenny worked with us for roughly a year to educate and ready us for our retirement home in cottage country. Step by step, we worked through a process with them. They got to know and understand our needs, and in time, found us the perfect home. Truly professional, knowledgeable, honest, caring, hard-working and fun agents. Quick to respond, quick to calm, quick to reassure. We truly had a wonderful experience in an otherwise overwhelmingly crazy time! We came away from this having felt like we made life-long friends. You won’t be disappointed in hiring this expert team to help you find your perfect Kawartha home. Tim & Diane - Tim & Diane
Home Sale in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Aug 2021
At the start of 2021, My wife and I were just inquiring about selling our cottage. We didn't know where to reach out, so contacted numerous realtors in the area. Dean and Jennifer responded immediately, and they took two people who have never sold a property before, and guided us through to a very successful result. When we start looking for a retirement home on the water in a few years, they will be the first call made. Kim and Henry Stupar - Henry Stupar
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON |
I am so happy to be able to provide a reference for Dean and Jen. Our experience with them was stellar. They made us feel so comfortable and they went over and above to help us find our retirement home. We were very nervous with the process because we had been in our former home for almost 37 years. The moment we met them, we knew we were in good hands. They made themselves available and answered all of our questions so quickly. We were never left feeling like our questions were unimportant and we always felt heard and supported. They have a great sense of humour and made the search process enjoyable and fun. They were always honest and straightforward with us and we immediately were able to trust them. They helped us purchase our dream home and we will be eternally grateful. - Shawn and Nancy Hurst
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON | May 2021
Jenny and Dean are the best! We cannot say enough great things about our experience with them! They are truly a dynamic duo that worked tirelessly to help us find our Kawartha cottage. Jenny was super organized and always prepared with the important details we needed. Dean was great at providing insight into the cottage experience and assessing the overall quality of the properties. They compliment each other perfectly! In addition, Jenny and Dean were very professional, knowledgeable and down-to-earth. We always felt they had our best interests at heart! We never felt rushed or pressured to make an immediate uninformed buying decision. Jenny and Dean always took the time to slow things down and talk through every property to ensure we remained focused on our priorities. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate agent in cottage country. Thanks, Jenny and Dean, for helping us find our Pandemic Paradise! - Jamie and Trudy
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Jun 2021
It was such a pleasure working with Dean and Jenny. They helped us purchase our dream property in Fenelon Falls and we definitely couldn’t have done it without their extreme knowledge and guidance. They helped us through a time where we needed to be patient, and kept us up to date constantly and were with us every step of the way being available with the most professional service. I would definitely recommend Dean and Jenny because not only being fantastic realtors they are reliable and true people. They made buying our dream home a reality and we couldn’t be any more happier. Thank you Dean and Jenny! - Emma and Jordon
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON | May 2021
My wife and I, now retired, were looking for a cottage property in the Muskoka-Kawarthas area and friends recommended using Dean and Jennifer. Great advice, and Dean and Jennifer proved to be a great team in helping us land our cottage. Professional, personable, always available and honest. At the start they took the time to understand what we were looking for, and we were always certain that they had our best interests at heart. You can’t do any better. Thanks again Jenny and Dean! - Alvaro and Evelyn
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Apr 2021
Dean an Jenny, we’re very knowledgeable in every aspect of the current Market. They were always just a friendly text or call away for a showing or just advice. All of my future buying and selling will be done with Dean and Jenny ! - Mark Janke
Land Sale in Haliburton, ON | Jan 2021
Dean and Jennifer were a pleasure to work with. They provided us with incredible service and they are very personable, honest and reliable. I would highly recommend them! - Aly & Sophia Ladak
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Oct 2020
My husband and I are retired and after 30 years in our home in the GTA dreamed of relocating to the Kawarthas. From the moment we met Dean and Jen we were impressed with their sincerity and integrity. Throughout this entire process we never once doubted that they had our best interest at hand first and foremost. They patiently guided us with their vast knowledge of the area through the steps of transitioning from an urban to a rural choice. They were never satisfied until we found our dream home. You will never be in better hands than with this compassionate, knowledgeable couple. - Susan Clouston
Property Sale in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Oct 2020
Great team to work with. Excellent advice from our first meeting through closing day. Regular updates, great feedback and solid advice throughout the whole process. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Dean and Jennifer. - Robert Edmonds
Property Sale in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Sep 2020
Property Purchase in Kawartha Lakes, ON | Jul 2020
Very helpful and patient in helping me find my dream home. Gave great advice when needed and never made me feel pressured. Offered great support when we ran into problems with the closing. Thank you so much for making my dreams come true!! - Barbara Spivak
Property Sale in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes, ON | Aug 2020
What a great professional team. Excellent service , kept us updated on any changes in the selling process.Great to work with .Highly recommend Jenifer and Dean ( century 21 Minden).Thank you . - Lorraine Turcotte
Super knowledgeable, and great communication. Very pleasant to work with. Went above and beyond to meet our very specific needs. Received updates which were very helpful and let you know what was happening with the listing. - Lois