Testimonials

Mike was a pleasure to work with. His professionalism, cheery personality and exemplary negotiation skills made the sale of our two properties quite successful despite an extremely difficult marketplace. We will unfortunately not be using Mike to purchase our next home as we are relocating across the country but have joked that we would take him with us if we could. Thank you Mike for your assistance and friendship!

Katherine & Andre

Our experience with Mike, from the time we first sat down together to the time he handed us the keys to our new home, made purchasing in Calgary a luxurious endeavour in comparison to our expectations. We went from uneasy to confident and it didn’t take long to find a place to call our home. We have recently settled in Calgary from out-of-province, and as first time buyers we were unaware of the many procedures involved with purchasing a new home. Before starting our search with Mike, the challenge of finding the right neighbourhood, at the right price, seemed like an overwhelming prospect. Mike made targeting and buying that great new home into a science and before long we were choosing between several perfect matches. I would recommend Mike de Jonge as a real estate agent to any of my friends or family. He is a true professional.

Tyler & Sarah

After an exhausting and draining experience with a previous REALTOR® over a three month period that left us quite sceptical of the industry in general, dealing with Mike was a breath of fresh air. In taking on the sale of our now-vacant property, he provided us with a concise and realistic evaluation of the current market, honest feedback and excellent advice about our pricing situation and the timing of a potential sale. He always exhibited a high degree of professionalism in dealing with us as well as other REALTORS®. He showed his exceptional negotiating skills when we were presented with two competing offers, and within a very short amount of time, had garnered an additional $10,000 over the best offer. We ended up with an unconditional and final offer in writing within 12 hours. Mike took a lot of the stress out of selling our home and we would highly recommend him to anyone considering buying or selling a property in Calgary.

Todd & Jodi

Mike provided excellent service and was extremely helpful throughout the entire home buying process. From our first meeting he was open and friendly, making working with him very easy while maintaining a professional decorum. His ability to help us define our buying criteria and keeping us focused on them greatly helped the first home buying process. We felt that Mike was very personable, knowledgeable, and went well beyond the standard level of service. His assistance was greatly appreciated and we look forward to working with him again in the future. We highly recommend him.

Stephan & Tonya

It only takes once to learn that going to someone that hasn't been recommended to you usually comes with a consequence. Having learned that lesson, my husband and I didn't want to put our 'first home' purchase to that test. As we are both very analytical people (he's an engineer and I'm an accountant), we wanted to do most of our own homework (scoping out areas and open houses) on our own, at our own pace and without the pressure. It was the better part of a year between when we first met Mike and when we actually went out with him for the first time to look at houses together. During that year, my husband and I were able to acutely define the area we wanted to live in, as well as what our needs and wants were for our first home. As such, there were only about ten homes that met our criteria for us to look at that day and Mike was prompt to pointing out the pros and cons of each home during our visit. Each of those homes missed the mark for one reason or other, but Mike had already scoped out one last home within our search criteria for us to look at before our day came to an end. And of course, it was 'the 10/10 house' and we were writing up the offer with Mike the very next morning. He walked us through each step of the home-buying process so that we could make our conditions for a quick possession. We are very happy and proud of our purchase and have Mike to thank for helping to make it happen. We would recommend Mike to anyone who asks - 'who was your REALTOR®?

Heidi & Adam

We had been looking for a new home on and off for almost six years. Often, I had read recommendations about Mike from co-workers but was hesitant to use someone connected to employment as I work with a relative of his. Late last December we decided to change things up and give it a go. We set up a meeting with Mike and from the moment we spoke instantly liked him. He is very positive, personable and particular. Mike sat down with us and took the time to explain things that one would think after years of looking we would be aware of. He was very organized, had done his homework and laid out a plan. Mike immediately booked a day of appointments for us to view current properties based on our wish list, and it was long. It wasn't two weeks and we were placing an offer on what we now call home, we couldn't believe how fast things moved. When it came to listing our property Mike was again, organized and prepared, his photos and write up very professional and in just one week negotiated a fair sale. I would recommend Mike in a heart beat, his level of service is outstanding and he truly cares about the families he works with. He even went the extra mile by arranging for a contractor to gain access to our new home prior to possession and since we were away on vacation, he stayed while the work was being completed! This was our first move in 22 years and it truly was a "Moving Experience" for our family. We love our new home and sincerely believe that without Mike, we would still be looking.

The McQueen Family

We were in the market to find a home that was us. We were in no hurry and wanted a REALTOR® that was acting in our best interest. During the peak of the housing market, we went through two REALTORS® who were not acting in our best interest or just forgot about us. Mike worked patiently with us for a year to find our place. Mike listened to and understood our requirements in a home. He acted in our best interest. He was both professional and friendly. Thanks Mike. We really appreciate the service you provided! If you are looking for a competent and faithful REALTOR®, we would whole heartedly recommend Mike de Jonge.

Hugh & Brent

We were extremely happy working with Mike de Jonge selling our house! He didn't tell us what price to list our house at, but instead he helped us choose the correct list price for our house. He helped us stage it appropriately and then he went to work marketing it for us. His expertise was tremendous as he guided us through some tricky negotiations. All worked out well in the end -- and we sold in ONLY 4 DAYS!!!

Susan

Scott Sterling & Marnie Anderson: As first time homebuyers we knew the importance of hiring a professional real estate agent and Mike came highly recommended. After our first meeting with Mike we knew he was the right fit for us as he detailed the home buying process and was patient with our questions. He truly took the time to get to know us and we knew he genuinely cared. Within a week from that initial meeting we were looking at homes and two days later we had found our dream home! We cannot express how enjoyable the process was with Mike as he was there for us every step of the way. We will be using Mike in the future and would recommend him in a heartbeat!

Scott & Marnie

Upon deciding to sell our first home we were a little apprehensive about the entire process and finding a REALTOR® that would be a good fit for us because there are so many out there. Fortunately, we were able to find Mike through recommendations by a friend and a number of work colleagues. Mike patiently explained the process and laid out a number of options for both selling our home and purchasing a new one. Once we decided to list, he brought in a professional photographer that took the most amazing pictures of our home to showcase it in the best possible way. Although we listed our place in January (not an ideal time of year!), he was able to sell it after only 3 days on the market and we bought a new one within the same week! We especially enjoyed Mike’s honest, straight-forward approach and the fact that he didn’t try to set unrealistic expectations. In addition to being knowledgeable, professional, and very flexible with his time (i.e. negotiating late at night), we just really enjoyed his good-natured humor and positive attitude. The only regret we have is that we didn’t get to spend more time with Mike!”

Ashley & Danny