WHAT THEY SAY…
What are our clients saying about us?
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for my first deal which was a house hack in Littleton, Colorado. Like many others I was succumbing to analysis paralysis, but Mike was able to make the process as comfortable as possible. What impresses me most about Mike is his hustle. He is truly dedicated to his line of work and is happy to discuss anything and everything related to real estate. Mike has a true wealth of knowledge and I will be working with him for my next deals.
Erik Jenson
Buyer
Mike was an awesome partner in helping me find and close on my very first property! He was very patient as we looked at dozens of properties. I was looking for a very particular type of property in which to set up as a house hack. He had lots of great information and knowledge on looking at properties from an investment stand point. Mike was also doing a house hack at the time and working on a flip. So it was great to work with and hear from someone that was actively investing with first hand experience. Overall I had a great experience getting to work with Mike in buying my first property!
Taylor Burns
Buyer
Mike is a progressive thinker who clearly excels beyond your typical broker. Within 5 minutes of speaking with Mike, you’ll recognize you are in excellent company. I highly recommend speaking with Mike and his Real Estate programs if you are considering investing in the Denver area.
Collin Goodwin
Business Strategy
It was a pleasure working with Mike during the sale of my home. Mike provided excellent recommendations for preparing my house to sell that resulted in closing 11k above our listing price. Mike worked really hard to make sure that I achieved my goals during this process and made the entire process very pleasant. I look forward to working with him again soon as a buyer!
Bryan Beyers
Seller
I have worked with Mike on numerous files and he is an outstanding Realtor. Very knowledgeable, experienced, reliable and always puts his clients first. I highly recommend him.
Tim Weber
Lending
Working with Mike Wilkinson was a breeze. For his age, he knows the housing market very well and ensures you understand every part of the buying and selling process as well as he does. He understands his clients and does not want to waste your time which is hard to find these days. For my scenario, he assisted with selling my townhouse as well as buying another condo within a 2-3 month time-frame. I will definitely call Mike or Embark again to assist in my future endeavors when selling/buying my next properties.
Kevin Chlopek
Seller
Similar to other reviews, I can’t say enough positive things about Mike and his team. As a first time home buyer, there were a lot of things that I was not familiar with, processes that seemed foreign, and obstacles that we had to overcome throughout the closing negotiations. Mike had my back every step of the way. I bought a condo in Denver and plan to implement a house-hacking strategy. If you’re new to real estate investing I highly recommended using Mike and his team. Not only does he have the local market knowledge, but he’ll give you the time of day that you deserve and work within your parameters to find you a successful home.
Kendall Gunkel
Buyer
Mike was awesome to work with! He was patient with all the showings we requested and helped us hone in what our true wish list and budget were. When we found the one, he made it happen and got us under contract within hours, avoiding a bidding war that’s all too common in Denver these days!
Keanan Stoner
Buyer
I can’t say enough about Mike and the team at Embark Realty. I was very impressed with Mike’s local market knowledge, insight into macro trends, and tremendous customer service. I felt like a priority throughout the process – Embark went above and beyond to get me into my first house in a tough Denver market. Mike’s industry connections to general contractors, inspectors, and other service providers made the home buying process much easier than expected. I would definitely recommend giving Mike and the Embark team a call if your looking for a genuine and professional home buying experience.
Max Shoffner
Buyer
Dear Mike Wilkinson/Embark Realty Group, I just wanted to take this opportunity and write to thank you for all your efforts selling my land property. When we started this process, I knew I was not going to be a high profiting client for you as my property was not worth any staggering amount of money. Not to mention land properties are not nearly as easy to sell quickly as the houses in the Denver market are. Regardless, you took me on anyway and told me you would do your best. That you did! I am certain this would not have happened so quickly or smoothly had you not put all the effort forth that you did, and as a result we were able to sell my property in a truly short period of time. It means a lot to me these days when I find someone that cares enough to take on a client knowing they are not going to “get rich” off them but treats them the same as any high-profile client would be treated. I think others would agree. I wish you well in your business and future and look forward to our next venture together.
Kris Wiedefeld
Seller
I am a first-time homeowner/ investor, who wanted to start my investing chapter with a multi-family transaction in Denver remotely. I started seriously looking into this last fall and made a decision that I wanted to close the transaction by early 2021. As it was a tall ask (esp. given the market context), it was critical for me to find an agent who could guide me through the process seamlessly. Specifically, I wanted someone who: a) understood the market from a macro and micro (neighborhoods) perspective, b) was good and comfortable with financial analysis, c) had awesome communications, and d) was able to dedicate sufficient bandwidth to me. Mike met and exceeded all these requirements. Case in point – Mike and I had our introductory chat a week before thanksgiving. Before going for thanksgiving break, I sent the financial analysis of ~10 properties to Mike. Before the end of Thanksgiving break, I received thorough and insightful feedback on each one of those analyses, along with prioritization. Most of it (e.g., zoning law constraints), I had not considered. This was a great start and by mid-December, we had a contract on a multi-family property, which we closed by Jan end. Post-closure, Mike has been extremely helpful as well and has offered both his expertise/ counsel and resources as I move to the next stage. (of rehab) I would be working with Mike for my next transaction as well, and highly recommend him for anyone looking to invest in Denver.
Chetan Thapar
Buyer
Mike is knowledgeable and confident. He makes things happen! I am very happy with the outcome of my first
real estate purchase. It can be a long and stressful process, but having someone experienced makes an
immense difference. 10/10 would recommend.
Frances Zaldumbide
Buyer
It was a great experience working with Mike. He helped us evaluate multiple properties for rental potential and
ARV. His communication skills helped us to negotiate different offer strategies depending on the sellers motive.
We will continue to use Embark for our future real estate endeavors here in Denver, CO.
Josh Padley
Buyer
To anyone out there in need of real estate assistance, I can’t say enough about Mike. As a real estate agent in Denver, Mike has his finger of the pulse of the market and is able to make recommendations to his clients that far exceed any “normal” realtor’s duties. With his experience and industry contacts, my wife and I were able to sell our home in two days…. $15k OVER ASKING! With a small investment (~$5,000) and guidance from Mike, we were able to do some minor upgrades and full staging that increased the value of our home and payed out at a 3:1 ratio on the dollar. We couldn’t have been more pleased with his attention to detail and guidance as we navigated the home-selling process. I can’t think of a more qualified, sincere individual than Mike. Whether it be buying or selling a home, give Mike a call. He’s your guy for a smooth, stress-free real estate transaction. Sincerely, One of many satisfied clients
Stephen Myers
Seller
Mike and I formally worked together on the sale of my current home and purchase of a new home in the Denver area. We originally met to network about real estate investing out of state, but when the perfect opportunity arose in the Denver area, I trusted Mike to help guide me through with the process and execute. Mike was professional, knowledgable, creative, timely, proactive, and was able to add value in multiple ways. Not only were we able to sell my current home for over list price, but we were able to negotiate a lower purchase price on my new home, which needed some light cosmetic work. Through Mike’s network, I was able to get trusted contractors in the house and complete quality work for a good price. I highly recommend working with Mike on the sale / purchase of a home in the Denver, or network with him about real estate investing.
Tim Windhorst
Seller
Working with Mike and his team was an excellent experience all throughout. I entered the market looking to buy my first investment property and Mike was extremely knowledgeable— always offered me well-thought insights and consultation. From determining my market, to home rehab projects; Mike really knows his stuff and showed passion in helping me in my pursuits. I’ll definitely be working with The Embark team in the future.
Alan Le
Buyer
Mike and Embark Realty were extremely helpful during our search and purchase of our new home. Mike was always available to answer our questions and provide good advice. Mike was able provide virtual tours of all the homes we were interested in and provided great feedback on the pros and cons of each property. From search through all of the closing documentation, we were very well taken care of and are overall happy with our experience. We plan to use Mike again in the future for all of our real estate purchases and sales.
Mark B.
Buyer
I can’t say enough positive things about Mike and the Embark team. They were accessible, extremely knowledgeable, and helpful every step of the way. During our initial consultation Mike listened and took our search criteria seriously. He then provided guidance on how well different neighborhoods and properties would align with our criteria. When the perfect home was listed on the market Mike was able schedule a tour first thing that morning then put together a strong offer that was accepted on the same evening the home was listed. When we ran into issues with our lender, Mike was right there to connect us with a new lender and keep our purchase moving. Post closing Mike has continued to offer additional resources and remains a source of guidance for us.
Qirstan B
Buyer