After an experience with another agent, I went to Michael for his local market expertise and his relationships with other agents and the local business community. Equally important to me was the strong team he had behind him. They ensured that everything with our sale went smoothly and professionally from staging, photography and marketing prep, to negotiating and closing the deal. We were so pleased with the way it was handled that we chose to use them on what we thought would be a simple purchase. As it turned out, there were numerous challenges with that transaction. Michael's team took it in stride and helped us through the tough spots while at the same time facilitating the quickest possible close. I would happily use him and his team again and will be referring them to my friends!

I recently bought and sold homes with Michael Bates and the Bates-estates team in the course of four months. From the first high-touch walk through at my home to the support with finding service providers, outlining steps needed, sending reminders of actions, follow-up commuications, and helping answer questions at all hours, this is the Dream Team in every sense. I also noticed that the buyers and sellers for each property took notice when they heard we were working with Michael and his team. His reputation is gold class in the San Gabriel Valley and well deserved. I can’t recommend him enough in every way.