Client Reviews & Testimonials
“We were recently transferred from Seattle to Portland for a job promotion for my husband. After a bad ‘realtor’ experience up in Seattle, we were very wary in choosing our realtor for our home purchase in Portland. We were recommended Michael De Hetre, by a close friend of the family. We spent a month researching Realtors, which included one of the supposed ‘Top Realtors’ in Portland. After reading reviews, talking to people and meeting with Realtors, we chose Michael, mostly due to his commitment to gracefully checking in with us a few times in our first month in Portland, even as he knew we were openly researching Realtors. No other Realtors that we had interviewed kept in touch with us after that initial meeting. We were thrilled with Michael’s commitment to helping us find a home that was right for us. His integrity and honesty are to be commended. He had so much patience with us, in looking at many homes. We can honestly say that he has become a friend that we plan to continue a friendship with. Feel free to send future clients to us for any further questions they may have about Michael.”
Steve & Theresa, Oregon City
“After several bad experiences with other realtors, my husband and I chose Michael to help sell our home and to purchase a new one. Michael was quick, efficient and gave 110% of himself- more than I could have ever hoped for in a Realtor. He communicated in a way that we could understand the whole process easily and didn’t play typical realtor games. I could not/would not recommend anyone else. I have already sent friends his way and they are now closing on a home themselves! If you want a Realtor that is honest, trustworthy and gets the job done- Michael De Hetre is your guy!”
Kara & Jacen, Portland
"Michael was great to work with selling my dad's house. Very professional but personable and cared about the situation I was in recently losing my dad. Responded quickly to questions and always available to help. Little bit more challenging to close on a house in this type of situation and he was there every step of the way. I would recommend him for selling or buying."
Doug, Portland
“I was a first time home buyer and Michael was wonderful to work with. He was very attentive and responsive to my questions. He helped me navigate the complicated process of buying a bank owned home. I appreciated his clear and open communication style. Michael thought creatively how to help me find the right place for my budget. He was realistic while remaining optimistic in a tough market. Michael has the great combination of being personable, knowledgeable and really good at what he does. I had a great experience and highly recommend him!”
Erin, Milwaukie
Michael helped us with selling our home and we couldn't be more pleased. He was timely, thorough, knowledgeable and had great communication skills. The marketing materials were absolutely gorgeous and even in a hot market he went all out on every option. He is an expert in his field and just a geniune, honest person with your best interests at the forefront of everything he does. We wouldn't hesitate to work with him again, he is the best!
Nikki, Yamhill
“Working with Michael to purchase my first home was an absolute joy! Michael is incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and honest. He was always quick (and happy) to answer my questions and explained complicated material in a way that was easy to understand. He is an excellent communicator and a master at relieving any stress that popped up along the way. He was my cheerleader from start to finish and I always felt that I had his full commitment. I highly recommend Michael!”
Catie, Beaverton
“We’ve been buying and selling properties for over 20 years. Our transaction with Mike was the most painless transaction in all that time. After recent experiences with another Realtor he went out of his way to make sure we got the most for our property and the sale happened as quickly as possible. He even kept in contact,sending forms to sign and contacting our buyer, when he was on vacation in the Alaskan tundra. There is no question we would recommend him to anyone and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again ourselves.”
Thom & Joe, Portland
“Michael was perfect. Great to work with had our best interest at heart. Made sure everything was in order making it easy in a very competitive market. Michael worked tirelessly showing us home after home and writing offers on multiple homes only to be outbid. The market was crazy but got us what we wanted. Can't go wrong with him as your agent. “
Steve & Heather, Gresham
“We just bought our first home and we couldn’t be happier. Working with Michael helped relieve the stress we had going into this process. He was always available to answer any questions that we had and even answered most of them before we knew what to ask. He is very knowledgeable and a true joy to work with. Even when I was unexpectedly hospitalized right before we closed on our purchase he was there to help. I recommend Michael to everyone!”
Jenny & Nate, Oregon City
“Michael is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made sure to educate me throughout the entire process to ensure that I made the purchase that made the most sense for me. I couldn’t be happier with the service/representation that he provided for me!”
Kylinn, Portland
“Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in our home buying experience. We are first time home buyers with very little experience or education about how the process works. Needless to say, Michael made this an extremely easy and smooth transaction. He is super friendly and willing to go out of his way to make sure we got exactly what we were looking for. I would absolutely recommend Michael to anyone looking for professional, knowledgeable and “has your back” type of realtor! Thank you Michael!”
Trevor, Tigard
“Michael’s only focus is on his clients and their needs. He helped me find exactly the home I was looking for. That is why I made two referrals to him.”
Toni, Lake Oswego
“Michael worked very hard to get me into the perfect house. I started looking back in Feb/March of 2016 I had a good idea of what exactly I wanted to purchase. The market for the type of home and in the price range I wanted to spend was in high demand. As soon as a house went on the market, offers were made. We looked at so many houses and put offers in on so many houses, the offers were so crazy over what the asking prices were. I was very discouraged but He did not give up. He kept looking and finally we found the house I was looking for, at the price I wanted to pay, He worked diligently with the seller and worked out the details for me, negotiated a rebate, and helped me make the offer that worked. I appreciate all the time and effort Micheal put into making my dream of owning my own home a reality. I highly recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for a new home in the Portland Metropolitan area and areas around Portland. He works hard for you and keeps it up until you find exactly what you want.”
Patty, Gladstone
“We contacted Mike on recommendation of a co-worker. He was fantastic! He got us our new construction home and walked us through the whole process. He sold our home in 2 days for $10K over asking. He was patient and responsive through the whole process. I highly recommend him!”
Esther & Derek, Beaverton
“Michael was very knowledgeable and provided his valuable insight to help us make decisions on all aspects of buying a new home and selling our home. He allowed us to take the time to find the right home for us and provided advice on the right time to put our house on the market for maximum exposure.”
Mike & Carolee, Tigard
“Great to work with. Professional but personable as well. Responded quickly to all questions and always available to help. I would definitely recommend him”
Carrie, Hillsboro
“I have never had better service from a broker. Michael was well informed and provided me with the information I needed to make my decision in buying a home. He was always friendly, returned my calls and stuck with me through a tough year and a half to finally buy a home. I would recommend him to anyone!”
Katy, Beaverton
“Michael did a wonderful job – my only regret is I didn’t have him sell my house the first time it was on the market. I would recommend him highly.”
Brenda, Tualatin
“Michael’s attention to detail was greatly appreciated. His professional behavior for a Realtor was refreshing and his confidence – inspiring.”
Betsy, Portland
“It was a fortunate ‘accident’ that we found Michael at an open house. He was friendly and sent us listings we might be interested in. He was willing to listen to what WE wanted and not just what he thought we’d like. Once he knew what we were looking for and what our price range was he made sure to find us homes we wanted to look at. Bet asset – He listened!”
Eric & Deb, Beaverton
“We appreciate the time and effort put into helping us find our first home.”
Scott & Jessica, Milwaukie
“Michael was very helpful especially since I was out of the state most of the time the house was on the market. He did way above what he had to do. I am thankful for having met such a great Realtor!”
Robin, Tigard
“Can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks since I’ve gotten the keys to my new home! It’s been a whirlwind from start to finish but I couldn’t have done it without Michael! Thanks for your help and support over the past few months! I love my new home!”
Phuong, Portland
“Working with Michael was an absolute joy! He marketed our home beautifully and helped us sell fast and for a great price. His help finding our new home was invaluable. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, personable, offers no-nonsense advice, and never tired of our questions, which we found very comforting during the process. Michael has my highest recommendation!”
Catie & Patrick, Tigard
“Mike helped us find a house during a tight housing market and actually saved us some money by discouraging us from offering too much. Our offer was accepted and we are happy with our house.”
Chris, SE Portland
“My wife and I have worked with Michael for a few years now, he has sold two houses for us and has helped us in two purchases. We have had a great experience with Michael. We value, trust his opinion and for sure we will work with him again.”
Nelson, Tigard
“We recently purchased our first home, a condo in the downtown Portland area. Michael was referred to us by our lender since they felt Michael would be a good fit our needs. Michael has a lot of experience and knowledge which eased our concerns often throughout the process. Many times we thought, "isn't this supposed to be more stressful?" I credit the ease mainly to Michael. He's incredibly responsive, for starters, but also laid out all the details from the start, very clearly, and went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable with any of his suggestions and explanations. He'd often say that he knew this might be overwhelming, in particular the amount of data and research he did when it came time to making offers. However, his transparency and thoroughness was very helpful and appreciated by us at every step. We couldn't have been happier with another realtor, and would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to buy, especially first-time homebuyers. He's got the right mix of experience, genuine enthusiasm, and care and consideration for his clients. Thank you, Michael!”
Stephanie, Pearl District, Portland
“The best Realtor I have ever worked with! We have bought 2 homes with Michael and sold a home with him. He took what we felt was impossible and made our dream come true. He is always there for us and took such good care of us. Highly recommend for buying or selling! Or even doing both at the same time.”
Rachel, NE Portland
We purchased our first home with the help and guidance of Michael De Hetre and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell. He was knowledgeable, approachable, and always had our best interests in mind. He helped us navigate the negotiation process with ease, we were successful in negotiating more than we had anticipated to be possible! While we looked at houses, his years of experience in real estate was evident, pointing out things that may come up in inspection, preparing us for what was to come. He was always available, and very easy to work with. Seriously can’t say enough good things about Michael!
Tiegen & Brad, Troutdale