I am writing to tell you about the wonderful service and professionalism I experienced using your agent Michele Altman. I had, what I considered to be, a problematic residential lot in Carmel Highlands. It was listed previously with another agency and I was basically told the lot was not marketable and they then backed away from the listing. My first interaction with Michele, and each that followed, was positive and proactive. She took initiative and did everything she said she would do, and more, in a timely fashion. We sold the lot quickly and got what I consider a good price. In addition, Michele was always pleasant and personable but never intrusive. I have personally negotiated and closed over $26,000,000 of real estate transactions, both residential and commercial and have dealt with a wide variety of agents and brokers. Among all of these Michele rises to the top.
Michele Altman answered the phone over six years ago when I called Sotheby’s to inquire about rentals in the Monterey area. Since then she has handled all of my real estate needs both commercial and personal. She has in addition become a very good friend because she’s a delight to be around. Michele has an amazing work ethic. She also has natural sales ability and an incredibly positive outlook on life. She always takes the high road and she genuinely cares about relationships and the feelings of others. I’ve always known that she would work extremely hard on my behalf and I can vouch for the fact that she gets the work done. Michele makes any team stronger because of her presence. I would be happy to answer any questions regarding her personal character or business acumen.
I purchased the first Conrad/Asturi home that was designed and built in Pebble Beach at 3136 Stevenson Drive. Several years prior I sold a Micky Muning designed home and it was my intention to find another contemporary home in the area. The only home that fit what I was looking for was the Conrad/Asturi designed home. During the discovery and purchase process I worked with Michele Altman of Sotheby’s. It was clear to me that Michele had an intimate understanding of the unique qualities of the home. Conrad’s style is like nothing present in Pebble Beach today. Because of Michele’s great relationship with the group, and complete understanding of the design and build process, she possessed knowledge of details that a traditional listing agent could not possibly know. As the result of a change in my family situation I could no longer use my beautiful Pebble Beach home and thereby sold the…
I purchased the first Conrad/Asturi home that was designed and built in Pebble Beach at 3136 Stevenson Drive. Several years prior I sold a Micky Muning designed home and it was my intention to find another contemporary home in the area. The only home that fit what I was looking for was the Conrad/Asturi designed home. During the discovery and purchase process I worked with Michele Altman of Sotheby’s. It was clear to me that Michele had an intimate understanding of the unique qualities of the home. Conrad’s style is like nothing present in Pebble Beach today. Because of Michele’s great relationship with the group, and complete understanding of the design and build process, she possessed knowledge of details that a traditional listing agent could not possibly know. As the result of a change in my family situation I could no longer use my beautiful Pebble Beach home and thereby sold the home earlier this year. Michele represented me in the sale and I was as completely satisfied with her work, as I was when purchasing the home. Michele does not miss details, is delightful to work with and made the long-distance sale an easy process. All those traits are combined with her intimate understanding of the unique design I would repeat the entire process of working with her all over again, without doubt.
Michele Altman took the stress and anxiety out of finding a property. We had very specific needs, a wish list that we would have deemed unattainable had it not been for Michele continually gently reminding us to be patient. She reviewed new listing every week with our needs in mind, and when properties came up, she wholeheartedly dismissed the ones that were not perfect, Michele was in no rush to make a sale; conversely, she was working to find us property that we would love. She understood us. The purchase and escrow process was smooth with no hiccups, this was indeed the most positive real estate experience we have ever had. Thank You, Michele, thank you Sotheby’s.
What I like about Sotheby’s realtor, Michele Altman: She is upbeat while dealing with life challenging and changing events. She is, without fail, friendly, understanding, and diplomatic. She knows her business, including the things that can sneak up on you as a seller (and, in my case, potential buyer) when you aren’t expecting them. She is attentive and truly interested in the process as well as me, the client. She did many open houses and at least 3 broker tours during the 6 months we worked together on this sale. Her feedback was honest, practical, and not always what I wanted to hear, but expressed in a way that helped me understand and accept the realities of the process. She was available. She answered my calls, if not immediately, very soon after I called. Same with emails and texts. In fact, she was more available than I anticipated a realtor would be. She was true to her word in…
What I like about Sotheby’s realtor, Michele Altman: She is upbeat while dealing with life challenging and changing events. She is, without fail, friendly, understanding, and diplomatic. She knows her business, including the things that can sneak up on you as a seller (and, in my case, potential buyer) when you aren’t expecting them. She is attentive and truly interested in the process as well as me, the client. She did many open houses and at least 3 broker tours during the 6 months we worked together on this sale. Her feedback was honest, practical, and not always what I wanted to hear, but expressed in a way that helped me understand and accept the realities of the process. She was available. She answered my calls, if not immediately, very soon after I called. Same with emails and texts. In fact, she was more available than I anticipated a realtor would be. She was true to her word in every respect, but what stands out is that she actually did what she said she would do for me, which is everything I'm saying here. Although I used Michele to also show me properties in Monterey, I did not end up buying there. Still, she was there for me the entire process, which included taking my many phone calls from Oregon regarding my purchase here. Un flippin’ amazing.
Michele helped us to purchase our first home. She is very knowledgeable and took me step by step through the process and made helpful recommendations along the way. I followed each of her recommendations, and she was able to negotiate a few credits for us along the way. Her network is extensive, and she was able to provide me with contacts to assist in the buying process (home inspections, purchasing home insurance, etc.). She is very responsive via phone, text, and email. As a first-time home buyer, I am glad I worked with Michele because she put me at ease with her helpful and friendly disposition.
We have teamed up with Michele twice, both times as a buyer's agent. We will continue to employ Michele's expertise in the future because she helps make any transaction easy and stress-free. Usually, things come up in the course of a sale, and no matter how seemingly big or small they are, Michele devotes herself to every detail.
Our experience in working with Michele Altman was exceptional. She understood what we were seeking and steered us to promising properties. She was unfailingly patient as we looked over various homes, and when we did finally find the one we wanted, she was superb in her responsiveness and support through the purchase and escrow process. She was supportive in seeking a few improvements to the home as a condition of the purchase, and Michele stayed on top of those agreed-upon improvements to ensure they were fully complied with. She's also very helpful with referrals for local contractors for home improvements and maintenance. She's very pleasant and friendly to work with - a class act. You'll certainly enjoy working with her.
Truly knowledgeable and professional, Michele is not only a thorough agent but a genuine person. She is inspiring to work with and I could not recommend a better agent In Carmel!
We enjoyed working with Michele and her team. She was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She did an especially good job of pricing our property so that it remained competitive in a challenging market. We are grateful to Michele and her team and will definitely be working with her again!
I recently sold my house in Monterey and Michele Altman was my real estate agent for the sale. I had a list of agents who came highly recommended and I planned to interview them all and choose one, but after meeting Michele my choice was easy and obvious. Her calm demeanor and caring nature made me feel comfortable with her right away. Because of her years of experience and commitment to learning everything about the property and area, Michele was able to propose the right selling price for my home. The presentation and showings were efficient and professional and we had a full price offer within a week that resulted in the successful sale of my property. I am currently disabled and recovering from surgery and Michele did everything possible to make the experience easy and low stress for me. Michele’s ability to see all sides of a situation and be open to all possibilities results in…
I recently sold my house in Monterey and Michele Altman was my real estate agent for the sale. I had a list of agents who came highly recommended and I planned to interview them all and choose one, but after meeting Michele my choice was easy and obvious. Her calm demeanor and caring nature made me feel comfortable with her right away. Because of her years of experience and commitment to learning everything about the property and area, Michele was able to propose the right selling price for my home. The presentation and showings were efficient and professional and we had a full price offer within a week that resulted in the successful sale of my property. I am currently disabled and recovering from surgery and Michele did everything possible to make the experience easy and low stress for me. Michele’s ability to see all sides of a situation and be open to all possibilities results in increased opportunities to bring together right buyer, right seller and right property for a winning scenario for all. She’s simply the best!
I have known Michele Altman for over six years both professionally and personally. My partner an I just purchased a home in the neighborhood with Michele as our agent. Michele was able to find us the house of our dreams and she worked hard to make owning our home a reality. Many many hours were spent on her part negotiating the sale price and getting our house closed in a timely manner. I most highly recommend Michele to any buyer or seller looking to make a move.
I've worked with Michele on four transactions in the past 10 years - buying and selling, residential and commercial. She is a consummate real estate professional who knows the market and really listens to her clients. I will definitely work with her again if the opportunity arises.
Have worked for Michele and her clients for many years. From ranch properties to elite coastal properties. She is extremely professional and takes pride in her work.
A consummate professional and a joy to work with.
It has been wonderful to get to know Michele over the years. As agents, there is an elite group of us who take our job to another level, taking time to network with one another all over the world. Now, when I have a client in the East Bay looking for an agent in Carmel, I know they will be in good hands if I connect them with Michele. She cares deeply about the client, is so knowledgeable about her local market, and has great connections for off-market opportunities. Her sellers love her attention to detail.
This was our second time working with Michele. We had such a wonderful experience when we purchased a property that we didn’t hesitate for a second to call her to represent us for a property sale. She is by far the most professional agent we have ever worked with. Our sale was during a difficult period for real estate sellers. Michele was extremely innovative in keeping our listing “fresh” in the marketplace and was attentive to every detail about the staging of our home. She made all the difference in creating the buyer appeal that enabled our sale. In our estimation, Michele is the Number One choice in the area for real estate transactions, and we could not recommend her more highly.