I happened to meet Michael by accident, and I’m very glad I did. I moved from Calgary to Montreal in July and was looking to buy a condo at the time. Michael walked me through all the complex rules around buying a brand-new unit from a developer versus a resale unit. We discussed the GST rebate and the use of the FHSA, and I consider Michael an expert in everything related to these topics. Once we had that sorted out, we set up a search in the areas I was interested in. Michael knows Montreal extremely well. He’s very familiar with the different buildings, and as someone moving to a new city, he really helped me narrow down what I was looking for while also helping me understand the unique character of each neighborhood. Moving to a new city can feel overwhelming, but having Michael on my side made me feel like I had an insider guiding me through the process. Despite being in Vancouver at the time, Michael had a team on the ground in Montreal to assist with viewings. I ended up seeing many different places and had countless back-and-forth conversations with him. He was always available to take a call, no matter the time of day. The amount of patience he showed was truly extraordinary—I’m definitely a high-maintenance client. There were even a few places he advised me not to pursue, pointing out concerns I would never have noticed on my own. As I got more familiar with the market, I decided to shift my focus toward renting. Michael is just as knowledgeable about the rental market. In the past, I’ve sometimes felt pressure from realtors and wondered whether they really had my best interests at heart. As an airline pilot, I’m naturally very detail-oriented and cautious when making important decisions, and that was never a concern with Michael. When I decided to shift from buying to renting, there was zero pushback—just support and professionalism. That gave me a great deal of confidence and trust in his guidance. After about a month of searching, I found my dream loft. One small issue was that it didn’t have blackout blinds, and Michael even coordinated with a contractor to have them installed at a very reasonable price. What really stood out to me is that Michael’s help didn’t stop once the paperwork was signed. He continued to make sure I was set up comfortably in my new place, which speaks volumes about the kind of professional he is. All the legal paperwork for the lease and the credit check was handled seamlessly through Michael’s online tools, making the process incredibly easy. I definitely plan to use Michael again in the future when I’m ready to buy. If you’re looking for a realtor, my advice is simple: just give him a call. I guarantee that after a 10-minute conversation, you’ll immediately recognize the level of professionalism he brings to the Montreal real estate market. We’re lucky to have him. Thanks, Michael!