Michael Harris' Testimonials

Michael and his team were very easy to deal with, proactive in their service and felt honest and open with their communication.

I appreciated having their help throughout the selling process.

Many thanks to Michael and Vivienne who coordinated the sale of our investment property. Michael was friendly to deal with and Vivienne was busy behind the scenes. Michael pulled out all the stops to ensure a sale on auction day.

Michael and team at Raine & Horne Newtown are the best for local knowledge for people wanting to buy or sell. Michael keeps you informed through the process and tasks ahead, and up to date on what the market is.

Michael keeps it honest, working his best for people with integrity! Love your work Michael, without a doubt!

Thank you for selling our house so quickly.

Michael was a very regular communicator with honest feedback & realistic approach in selling our property, rather than promising an unattainable sale price. He gained my confidence with his balanced approach at each step in explaining what were my options as different decisions had to be made.

Thanks for your guidance, Michael, without pressure.

We had a great experience working with Michael. He was always responsive to questions, always kept us well informed throughout the selling process and he had an excellent understanding about the market. He never rushed us and provided exceptional support before, during and after the selling process. We enjoyed working with Michael.

Michael kept us informed and worked hard to find the right buyer for our home. Energetic, engaged and honest. Prior experience with a competing agency in the area was appalling, so we were so glad to have our faith restored. Thank you

First met Michael 20yrs ago when we purchased the property. We were very pleased with the result of the recent auction and found Michael very helpful as he provided excellent feedback throughout the process . His experience shows through in the way that he deals with people and we felt confident in his ability to represent us. Thanks for an outstanding result.

I couldn't be happier with the whole process under Michaels guiding hand. He was always available and helped me through every step of the selling process. As a local to Newtown, he was across the history of sales and was able to provide very valuable advice. I'd highly recommend Michael and the team to anyone looking to sell.

Michael and his entire team were absolutely brilliant. We sincerely appreciated Michael’s expertise and honest communication. He came to us highly recommended and he did not disappoint. The entire team were a pleasure to work with. Their professional, informative and warm approach is what sets them apart. They achieved great results for us and we are eternally grateful.

Michael sold us our family home and we had such a positive experience as buyers that he was the first person we thought of when we wanted to sell.

Michael has built an excellent team around him that allows him to focus on getting the best price possible.

He is honest and reliable in an industry where that can be rare.

Thank you for all you help in the process Michael.

I was delighted with Michael's services - he was an exceptional communicator, flexible and accommodating. He provided wise advice and conducted the sales process with integrity for all parties.

Michael Harris is an excellent salesman, communicator and a true professional. He gave us a realistic appraisal for my unit in the current market, listened carefully to my thoughts, wishes and concerns, and then worked tirelessly to achieve a great price. He contacted me regularly with clear updates after each inspection and to clear up any questions from buyers, followed by a written weekly summary.

Michael and his team were friendly and efficient and went above and beyond to organise any trade or service required such as styling, building inspections etc and to answer my many questions. I didn’t have to worry about anything. They guided me at every step.

On the day of the auction he was calm, realistic and reassuring. I felt very confident he was working as hard as he could to achieve the best price but always in an ethical manner.

He is an outstanding real estate agent!

Michael and his Team did an excellent job in managing the sale of my property in Sydney, while I was based in Europe. They managed the preparation for sale ie quotes re painting, gardening, cleaning, styling etc seamlessly. From the moment the sale/marketing campaign commenced, Michael was committed to ensuring each interested party was followed up, a detailed report was provided to me after each open day, followed by phone calls to discuss next steps etc. In summary nothing was too much trouble, there were no red flags throughout the entire process and I was constantly updated with progress reports etc. I would have no problem recommending Michael and his Team.

Selling your home is always an emotional journey, but in our case it was a home that had been in our family for over 300 years. Michael and his team were exceptional in their understanding and achieved an amazing result in a really tough market. Michael is an absolute professional, extremely experienced and works hard for his clients. His communication was second to none and we were informed right through the campaign. I always felt we were in good hands! Michael is backed by a great team of Viv and Joanna. I would urge you to speak to these guys for any sale or purchase - they are the definitely the A TEAM!

Michael Harris has worked in our area for many years so his knowledge of the local market was invaluable. At all times throughout our campaign Michael guided us calmly, his communication with us was thorough, and by we felt we were in good hands. We successfully sold our property and are very pleased to recommend Michael Harris and his team.

Michael gave me guidance and sound advice regarding preparing the property for sale and referred me to appropriate tradesmen who were courteous prompt and their workmanship was very good.

Michael’s support team were polite helpful prompt and efficient.

Michael provided prompt and regular reporta and advice during the campaign. His service and assistance was outstanding.

Michael and team were professional and efficient and kept us informed through the whole process.

Michael and team were an absolute pleasure to work with during the sale of my property, with such extensive knowledge and experience, dedication and constant communication and support. Warm and friendly personalities made the process smooth! I'm very grateful.

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Michael and his team were able to assist with organising trades persons to help get the house ready for sale which was a life saver given I didn't live in Sydney.

He was always willing to discuss any questions or doubts and offered speaking to other family members as needed.

This was an emotional sale and I could not have imagine being supported and held through the process more gently and clearly.

Thanks Michael.

Michael & his team including Viv, did an amazing job helping us sell our property. Michael gave us updates every few days so we were always in the loop even though we leave out of State. We valued his advice in the current market. Viv in the office was lovely too, she always followed up an email with a call so we knew we needed to action something. Overall a very positive experience.

It is with great pleasure that I write this review regarding Mr Michael Harris of Raine & Horne, Newtown.

Throughout our sales campaign, Michael kept us up-to-date every step of the way with his detailed and thorough reports regarding potential buyers. Michael's professionalism and his ability to steer us though our sales campaign was clearly evident through his deep knowledge of Stanmore, Newtown and surrounding areas over many years, his integrity and his innate ability to identify not only our expectations, but also the requirements of the potential buyers who filed through our home. Michael was always available to discuss in depth any aspects of our sales campaign. We indeed hold Michael in high regard.

Selling your home can be a stressful and difficult time, but our experience was made easy by Michael and his professional team who uphold the high standards we all value.

Michael and his team did a very thorough job. Good communicator and good advisor... worked tirelessly to understand the market and buyers. Thank you

Michael kept me up to date with the sales campaign and his understanding of the market was spot on. He was available to answer any questions at all times and was able to complete tasks that needed doing without drama and on time. He and his team were understanding ,knowledgeable, informative, efficient and prompt in all aspects of our working relationship from sales campaign to auction. I would recommend Michael and his team for any real estate dealings.

Michael and his team instill a high level of trust and integrity in the client relationship. This is the second property that Michael has sold for me and on both occasions he and his team demonstrated excellent market knowledge and professional acumen and kept me completely informed throughout the entire process. Thanks very much Michael.

Michael took the selling of our home in Newtown very seriously and went all out to get a good result despite a softening market.

He is completely reliable, diligent and has a large data base which he works constantly.

Michael is very responsive to client contact and feedback after open house inspections.

We did not realise the attention we would receive following the listing of our property. Michael and his team attended to all the organising which was important as we live in the country and more importantly promptly sorted out any issues, even to inspecting the property following professional cleaning to ensure it was up to standard. Michael informed us following each inspection and followed up interested purchasers and where possible arranged for buyer registration before the day. His assessment of expected price was good and he thoroughly discussed all aspects of concern. To Michael, Vivienne and Duncan many thanks for first class attention.

Selling our investment property with Michael and his team was stress-free. We easily decided on the necessary work required prior to sale and his tradespeople were professional and prompt in getting the property looking good. Communication was straightforward and easy. And we got the price we wanted.

On recommendation from a friend and former client of Michael's I asked him to handle the sale of my investment property in Enmore, NSW. From start to finish he and his colleague Viv could not have done anything more to make the process smooth, simple and pleasant. From arranging conveyancer, stylist, cleaner and handyman to tidy the grounds, to negotiating the sale prior to auction with a very satisfactory price, I couldn't have been happier. I'll have no hesitation in recommending Michael to any one who might ask me. Thanks Michael and Viv.

Great experience-really good advice about marketing my property-provided great contacts for all your needs- Dressing, Painting, cleaning any minor jobs that needed to make your house look tip top. I had to be interstate at short notice for the campaign and Michael and his team made sure everything ran smoothly.

I have known and trusted Michael not only as a Real Estate Agent but also as a local Newtowner, with great insight and advice, when it comes to all things property. I also would like to add, Michael acts with integrity for all stakeholders, giving me confidence, he is doing all he can to optimise a sale and purchase in a professional manner.

Michael and his team are experts and their experience in Newtown and surrounds is unparalleled. I unreservedly recommend Michael and his team at Raine &Horne Newtown to anyone wishing to sell their home.

I first bought my place in 2006 and always remembered Michael as being a pleasure to deal with as a buyer.

When it came to selling he was the first person I thought of.

Unlike other agents he never hounded with with marketing. Which is one of the primary reasons I chose him to sell my home.

Michael is low key, professional, honest, up front, timely and clear. He is no way fits the stereotype of a ‘typical agent’.

His communication is excellent. I received regular phone calls and emails with detailed updates as we progressed through the campaign.

His EA Viv is equally superb. Super helpful, friendly and on the ball. Viv really went the extra mile with getting trades people and styling organised without any hassle to me.

I could not recommend Michael and Viv more highly. I would recommend them to any friend and would love to work with them again in future.

Thanks so much for making the confronting process of selling a home a smooth and supported experience.

Michael was fully professional especially given the problems created by COVID-19. We originally intended to sell mid 2020, but realized the pandemic would caused major issues with arranging the property for sale and having people view it. He was understanding of our concerns and kept us advised as to when it would be appropriate to try again. He was timely in his responses and gave sound advice without applying undue pressure. Through his actions the house looked splendid before the sale, and although it was passed in at auction Michael worked tirelessly to find us a buyer for a good price and in a timely manner. We are very grateful for all his hard work, and that of his team.

Michael guided me through my sale from the start. Great communication, advice and assistance in getting the property to market, and getting a great offer prior to auction!

Michael was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and responsive as our listing agent. His professionalism, expertise and excellent interpersonal skills work synergistically to make him a wonderful representative for anyone attempting to purchase or sell a home.

Although we did not achieve the initial promised price, we appreciate how much effort Michael had put into our property.

From his first inspection of my property, I had complete confidence in Michael Harris's understanding of market trends, even in a volatile time. He kept me up to date promptly, and was always personally available when needed. The efficiency of his staff, friendly and alert, testifies to the quality of his management. He was my agent in the literal sense of the word: he acted for me. My trust in his judgement was not misplaced.

Michael and his team were very professional and fair. They knew the area and got the result I was after.

Michael Harris and his team made the whole process of selling my apartment a pleasant and stress free experience.

The professionalism, integrity and diligence with which Michael and his team approach their work quickly built up a high level of trust. His reading of the market was excellent.

His responsiveness and communication made the entire process seamless.

Thank you very much Michael and team for an excellent result.

Michael's depth of knowledge of the local area and the current market was exemplary. He gave us confidence from our initial meeting, clearly outlining the process that his team would be following and the most suitable timeline to achieve a successful sale. He kept us informed at every step and achieved an outcome that exceeded our expectations. His very capable assistant Vivienne Rockell also helped us, ensuring everything was styled to perfection for the presentation of the unit.

We have bought and sold with Michael on 3 occasions in the local area, and each time has been a really positive experience! His local knowledge and professional expertise combined with a friendly and open manner, give you confidence to make the big decisions. We recommend Michael and the team that support him at Raine & Horne Newtown. Thank you!!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Michael for the excellent job you and your team did in the preparing and handling the sale of my property in Enmore and achieving a price well on par with what was expected.

Selling a property can be stressful yet from beginning you made me at ease, kept me thoroughly informed of the processes and progress of the sale. The professionalism and frankness you gave to me was greatly appreciated and made the whole selling experience an easy task.

Thank you again for your professional approach to the task and I would strongly recommend you to any future customer seeking your services.

Having dealt with Michael previously, we know him to be thorough, professional and extremely well versed in respect to the inner west property market.

His support team reflects the same degree of professionalism with excellent communication and attention to detail to make the seller feel confident that they're in good hands.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael to any potential seller.

Michael lives in the Inner West and knows both the market and the people. He helped us tailor a credible sales strategy.

I have just exchanged contracts to purchase a Newtown property through Michael. Throughout the inspection, enquiry and negotiation phases Michael was friendly, engaging, helpful and professional. A pleasure to deal with.

Michael and his team have been wonderful in securing a sale for my home in a challenging market. Through every step of the process, from organizing tradespeople to prepare the house for sale until contracts were exchanged, they always acted with diligence, attention to detail, utmost professionalism and respect. Michael clearly knows the Newtown market but above all I think it’s his people skills that make him an exceptional agent.

I found Matthew and Michael Harris to be extremely helpful in all ways eg communication, email liaison and honest throughout the entire process. It was nice to have experienced friendly, helpful and thorough sales agents acting on behalf at all times.

In short I felt totally safe in their hands throughout the entire exercise.

My sales was not just about the very best price in the market as there were other factors that also needed to be considered for me to make my next move and it was apparent that both Matthew and Michael listened to me re these concerns.

Michael was always professional and personable, keeping me informed at every step of the way on how things were going with inspections, potential buyers' responses and comments.

Both Michael and Melissa were excellent communicators with a responsible approach to keeping me as the client informed, and providing helpful guidance when required.

In this very difficult market - for vendors - it was good to know I had the best possible team working with me.

I would recommend Michael and the team to anyone wanting to sell.

I am so glad I selected Michael Harris to handle the sale of this property. He was not pushy and had the kind of personality I knew would appeal to potential buyers.

He was thoroughly professional, lived in the area, understood the market and knew how best to present the property. He kept me informed every step of the way and managed (and exceeded) ALL my expectations. His advice was extremely important to me.

His colleague, Melissa Grose, personally managed the tasks of cleaning, refurbishment and presentation of the property. She helped me contain presentation costs and kept me informed as each trade completed its work. I have great respect for Michael and Melissa and have no hesitation in recommending them to vendors and buyers.

A great experience in customer service!

Michael has excellent local knowledge and contacts. He is professional and works hard for his clients. Highly recommended.

I have always been very wary of real estate agents, and was concerned about who I would choose to sell my property. I am so glad I chose Michael Harris for the sale. From day one, Michael and his team were honest, easily contactable, and incredibly hardworking. Even though I was selling a small apartment, it was clear that Michael really valued my business, and worked incredibly hard to get me a good sale. I was always kept up to speed with property reports, and received regular emails and calls from Michael and his EA, Melissa. The level of communication from the team was outstanding. Michael’s negotiation skills are exemplary, and resulted in a sale which exceeded my expectations. Both Michael and Matthew, who assisted in the sale, were professional at the open house each week, and familiarised themselves really well with the apartment and the suburb. The marketing package Michael offered was definitely suitable to my needs. I loved the emphasis on social media advertising, and I believe that this contributed to such a great sale. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michael and his team. Selling my apartment has been an easy and relaxing process, and I know that is due to the hard work and professionalism of Michael and his team. Outstanding!

Michael and his team walked me through the entire process; from arranging trades and staging services to get my property ready for sale, through to making me feel comfortable and confident with the market, auction and settlement process. Michael kept a perfect level of communication; and the entire team were friendly and an absolute pleasure to deal with. I couldn't have wished for a more seamless process - and I got a fantastic result!

Michael was completely ethical and honest and throughout the sale we had total confidence that our interests were his number one priority. Michael kept us really well informed every step of the way. In a difficult market, Michael came up with the sale!

During the whole process, I have only met Michael twice. He was quite pleasant overall. I was mainly in contact with Matthew throughout. I would say the whole process was not as pushy and annoying as some other agents. However there were times that I thought they pushed too much. Comparing with some agents I have dealt with in the past. I would recommend their service.

My property has been managed by R&H Newtown for the past few years so I knew I was in very good hands when selecting them to sell my property. Throughout the whole process I knew exactly what was happening and what needed to happen next. I look forward to working with you again in the future!

This is the fifth time that we have engaged Michael to sell or buy a house.

Every single time he has gone way beyond expectations to deliver fantastic results.

I couldn't have asked for more. I received constant updates on what was happening, Michael's communications were excellent and realistic. He provided me with sensible expectations and didn't oversell my property to me. The price I received for my sale was excellent and I believe due in no small part, to Michael and his team. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate agent.

I recently sold my home in Newtown North. Over the 10 years I've owned the property, I've come to know the main players in the real estate market in the area. By far and away, Michael stands out from the pack with respect to his knowledge of the area and the market as a whole, his authenticity - ability to build good relationships with buyers and sellers and importantly, and lastly, his ability to get good results. He is well supported by an excellent team who know how to execute. Given I now live overseas, I was able to rely on Michael and his team to organize all the pre-sale activity to ensure the house was ready for auction, from a distance. They couldn't have done a better job. I am very happy with my result on auction day. Michael managed to secure a fantastic outcome for me. Thank you Michael!

Viewed apt 4 times asked zillion questions Single downsizing so big decision Lovely thoughtful team with Michael may have lost my nerve without Michael’s patience and guidance in all questions Hope they will find me 2 investment property when I am settled in few weeks Thanks again Barbara

Michael did not disappoint and his team did a great job in marketing the property.

When we decided to sell our home, we knew right away we would go with Michael Harris. He is so professional, knowledgeable about the inner west market, patient with our many anxious queries, responded to all emails and phone calls within an hour or less, and achieved a better result for the sale of our house than our best imagined outcome.

Michael and the team were entrusted with sale of our home and biggest asset. Having originally brought our home via Michael about 9 years ago, his professionalism then made him an obvious choice to sell our home. Michael and the team did not disappoint. It was a seamless process that coordinated services, styling and trades work to present the property in the best possible way with relevant and important information communicated in a friendly and professional way. The ultimate measure of the job done by Michael and the team was a great sale price for our biggest asset!!!

We were alerted to Michael's reputation in real estate for some time, and he did not disappoint. From our first meeting to the end, our discussions were open and insightful, and using his experience and expertise, he was able to highlight options we could take to maximise the value of our property. Tradesmen were organised by his team and the transformation by the stylist created a result in minimal time (and cost) that was impressive...all with no effort, time or stress on our part. Throughout the marketing campaign, we were regularly updated and Michael provided excellent analysis of where we stood and likely scenarios that would follow. His follow-up after each open house was excellent, as was the constant and easy flow of e-mails between us and his team. It was evident that his office has a strong 'customer first' culture, be-it vendor or buyer. Nothing was too much trouble, which was, for us living 100kms away, a great relief. We were delighted with the auction result and witnessed how skilfully and diligently Michael worked towards the price we wanted. The trust we put in Michael to take us through the whole sale process was totally justified. Thank you to Michael and his wonderful team.

Michael Harris and his team have just completed the sale of our property in Chelmsford St, Newtown. The total experience has been absolutely brilliant. The process of selling can be intimidating and stressful and I was keen to get the best professional support possible to guide me through the decision process, marketing campaign and ultimately achieve an outcome that met or exceeded my expectations. Michael excelled at every stage! His initial appraisal was honest and detailed and clearly drew on his experience in the area and Intel on current market dynamics. Advice on timing, campaign style and marketing tactics really proved to be spot on. The guidance on house maintenance and preparation allowed us to ensure the property was market-ready. Michael's team recommended some great talented tradespeople that were fantastic and professional at every turn. I loved how they felt part of the "team effort" to get our home looking its absolute best. The photos and videos were quite amazing (check them out!). Michael focused strongly on the "campaign" rather than constant talk of "price", working to his proven recipe that the best campaign will produce the best result. Michael's assistant, Mel, was brilliant through every stage! She was always anticipating our needs and ensuring we were clear on process whilst managing the campaign calendar to great detail. Nothing was too much trouble and any requests were actioned rapidly and professionally. The quality of communication back from Michael and his team blew me away! Feedback after open house sessions was detailed and I always felt I knew what was the "market" was saying about our property - not just positives but also any objections. Social media diagnostics were brilliant and each week we had in-depth briefings on status of buyer interest and feedback. The final outcome was excellent and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Michael to any vendors, you won’t be disappointed!

Very happy with the way Melissa and Michael handled the sale of my flat. From advice on timing to setting us up with a great stylist, clear and timely communication on interest and negotiation with potential vendors. He is realistic and credible and we were very pleased with the outcome.

I'd highly recommend Michael Harris and his team. Everything to do with the sale of my property was handled quickly, efficiently and professionally. Michael's communication with me throughout the process was excellent, he gave regular updates on how the campaign was progressing. Melissa took on all the work to organise trades in a very short period of time in order to get my property ready to put on the market. At the conclusion I was really happy with the sales result.