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I Didn’t Get Paid for That One — Because I Told Her the Truth
Real Estate Wins, Client Stories, Long-Term Relationships Michael Reyes 1/3/26 Real Estate Wins, Client Stories, Long-Term Relationships Michael Reyes 1/3/26

I Didn’t Get Paid for That One — Because I Told Her the Truth

One act of honesty. One long-term client. I didn’t get paid for the first deal — because I told her the truth. But over the next 12+ years, that one moment turned into multiple properties, repeat business, and a relationship built on trust.

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How a Special Assessment Became Our Secret Advantage
Selling Stories, Strategy, Real Estate Wins Michael Reyes 11/15/25 Selling Stories, Strategy, Real Estate Wins Michael Reyes 11/15/25

How a Special Assessment Became Our Secret Advantage

In a sea of 50 listings, our condo stood out — not by hiding a looming special assessment, but by using it to our advantage. See how transparency, timing, and smart strategy turned a potential dealbreaker into multiple offers and a 2-week close.

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📋 A Clipboard, A Check & A Counter: How We Beat 4 Offers Before They Were Written
Real Estate Wins, Investment Properties, Client Stories Michael Reyes 10/7/25 Real Estate Wins, Investment Properties, Client Stories Michael Reyes 10/7/25

📋 A Clipboard, A Check & A Counter: How We Beat 4 Offers Before They Were Written

One group showing. Seven agents. No second chances. How a clipboard, a check, and fast strategy helped my investor client win a 3-flat in Andersonville before the competition even submitted an offer.

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Trash Bags, Timing & Tenacity: How We Closed at Full Ask
Selling Stories, Market Lessons Michael Reyes 10/7/25 Selling Stories, Market Lessons Michael Reyes 10/7/25

Trash Bags, Timing & Tenacity: How We Closed at Full Ask

This home was barely walkable. The family was grieving. The buyers? Using a nightmare renovation loan. From trash bags to full ask, here’s how I cleaned, negotiated, and closed a tough one — during the holidays, no less.

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The $30K Gap, the 9 Offers, and the Couple Who Trusted Me All The Way Home
Buying, Selling, Investing Michael Reyes 10/6/25 Buying, Selling, Investing Michael Reyes 10/6/25

The $30K Gap, the 9 Offers, and the Couple Who Trusted Me All The Way Home

From a Fourth of July bike ride to a $393K appraisal win — this one had strategy, stress, and two buyers who trusted the process all the way home.

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