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Michael May (Harris & Associates) Real Estate Agent

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Michael May
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Get to Know Michael May

The Central Virginia real estate market is located in the area known as the Tri-Cities and centered on the Appomattox River about 25 miles south of Richmond. The Tri-City area includes the three independent cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell, and portions of the adjoining counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, and Prince George. Other communities located in the Tri-Cities include the Town of Chester and Fort Lee Military Base. In over two decades as a Central Virginia Real Estate agent and an Associate Broker; I’ve come to find a healthy balance.  I am passionate about what I do, but am just as passionate (and even more so) about my family!  In a world of fast-paced, non-stop living and a very competitive line of work; I’ve found the way to be the best at what I do is to stop.  Now that may sound counter-cultural, but my personal philosophy is to provide real service to my clients.  I take the time to stop and truly listen to each of my clients needs.  I use my experience and expertise to determine the best course of action for their specific situation.  Whether a client is concerned about the sale of their home, or are a first time home buyer; I want to ensure each step of the process is communicated in a clear way, and that we’re all on the same page.  I don’t want to provide a generic answer, but a solution that is customized for each client. My professional balance is found in my foundational support system:  my family.  I am blessed to have married my wife Lisa in 1981, and to have two great children Andrew and Ashley.  I know that at the end of the day, I’ll have their love and support and that makes what I do even more rewarding.  Although being in real estate means being on call nearly 24/7; I’ve discovered that taking moments to stop and spend quality time with my family is vital to my personal and professional success!  Throughout the years, I’ve been involved with coaching various sports for my son and daughter.  We’ve also placed a priority on family vacations as that time gives us all an opportunity to reconnect and refresh!  Of course, behind many great families is a dog.  Ours happens to be a Maltese named Chester; whom has seemed to be the missing link that completed the May family! Because I’ve found a healthy balance; my professional life has flourished.  I have worked hard to receive designations that allow me to be more effective in serving my clients.  I also am involved with various Real Estate Associations that give me the opportunity for endless resources and the latest in cutting edge technology and real estate practices.  My continual education and forward thinking on real estate keeps me in tune with the industry and provides me with the skills to offer the service that my clients deserve. Another asset for my clients is my local experience.  I was born in Dinwiddie County and haven’t moved since!  My knowledge of the area, its neighborhoods, communities and what they have to offer is a key element in matching clients up with the home of their dreams.  It also allows me to have an excellent handle on what sellers in the area can anticipate, and I can clearly communicate appropriate expectations to them.  I’ve also found my interest in buying homes, renovating them and renting them out gives me a chance to see all sides of real estate.  I truly believe that real estate is a savvy investment and enjoy helping my clients experience this personal financial venture as they buy or sell a home in Central Virginia.  I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and learn more about me and my services!  I would be happy answer any questions you have about the Central Virginia Real Estate market or to help you walk through each step of the home buying or selling process!

My site www.MikeMay.com was developed to help you find a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell a home more effectively. From information on the local community, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here. You can also search for your ideal home by viewing current listings with detailed descriptions and photos. Or you can get help determining the value of your home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale.

So whether you're buying or selling, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you with all your real estate needs.

I see an aMAYzing Home in your future...

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Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with.

Buying a home is an exciting and complex adventure! But it can be a very time-consuming and costly if you are not familiar with all aspects of the process and don't have all the best information and resources at hand. One of my specialties is representing "your" best interests  throughout the home buying process. My comprehensive, high-quality services can save you time and money, as well as make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful. If you are like most people, buying a home is the biggest investment you will ever make. So whether you're buying a starter home, your dream home or an investment property, why not take advantage of my experience as a local market expert and make the most informed decisions you can, every step of the way?

 

Testimonials
Justin Willis
07/24/2015
My experience with Mike was wonderful. I am a single father with two children and a stressful job at times. Mike's professionalism and expertise provided for a stress free experience for me and my family. He listed and sold my house and managed the purchase of another home, and the process was seamless and stress free. I was very impressed. I would recommend him to anyone
Warren & Flossie Sanders
07/16/2015
"An a-May-zing rare kind of person" Since marrying, we have lived in 14 cities in 6 of these United States, and have dealt with a number of housing related professionals - mostly positively. Mike May stands head & shoulders above most. The words integrity, excellence & knowledgeable easily come to mind. As a landlord, he cares well for the property and expects the same from his renters. He is firm, conscientious & kind. As a realtor, his vast understanding is pricelessly combined with a genuine desire to help clients find homes that uniquely fit their likes, needs and finances. He does far more than go the extra mile. Our family counts Mike as one of God's gracious blessings to us and we highly recommend him, without reservations, to anyone seriously in search of a home. Warren & Flossie Sanders - former tenants and real estate clients of Mike May - 5 years - current homeowners (unfortunately out of Mike's area) - Christians and multi-racialLess
William & Betty Sculthorpe
07/12/2015
We would like to inform any person(s) who are looking to find an agent who will represent your best interest in all areas in your selling and/or buying of homes/properties to consider Mike May. As an older couple with an established homestead of over thirty years it was a difficult decision on our part to put our place on the market and harder to think we would find a new home and location that would meet our needs. Mike listened. He had beautiful pictures taken of our home and within weeks it drew multiple viewings and wonderful offers for a quick sale. He located a property that fit our needs with his first showing! Mike also advised us as to appropriate avenues for short term financing assistance. Could not have asked for better personal and professional services. Thanks Mike May.
Michael & Davina Ronn
07/12/2015
Our experience working with Mike could not have been better. We are a military family that was relocating from Maryland down to the Fort Lee area and we needed someone who could show is many homes quickly and help us narrow down what would work best for us during our time at Ft Lee. He was able to set up showings for 10 homes in one day (making it easy for us to travel down on a Saturday) and we were able to see homes that met out space requirements in many different neighborhoods (both "in town" and "in more rural locales") according to what we had requested. By the end of the day we had found the perfect house for us. That was only the beginning. His skill as a negotiator helped us get a great price, ensured repair issues that needed to be resolved before purchase were taken care of (including a new roof), and made the buying process for us painless. After we purchased the house we needed some other work done (landscaping, plumber, electrician) and he was able to recommend top quality professionals who did their jobs well and at a fair price. We will use Mike again for any real estate needs that we may have in this area in the future. We can't recommend him highly enough
Preston & Debbie Emory
05/16/2013
Mike's professionalism and expertise was impeccable, I would have given him more than five stars if I could have. His attention to detail assisted us in finding the perfect match for our needs. His dedication and determination in dealing with the seller, us, and the loan officer was paramount in closing the deal.
Judy & Trevor Jones
05/01/2013
Mike May with Harris & Assoc sold our home in 2012. He was the most informed of any realtor we had (there were 2 other realtors) regarding the neighborhood we lived in. Mike was very insistent when dealing with the company mortgage when they were dragging their feet on info needed to close the sale. If we buy another home in the same the area, Mike will be the person to call.
Faye Doyle
04/17/2013
It was so painless to work with Mike May. He brought the initial paperwork to me and went over everything in detail. What I did not understand was explained in terms that I understood completely. Mike took care of setting up appointments for any papers that needed to be signed to fit my schedule. He even talked with my real estate agent in another state to make sure that all transactions proceeded smoothly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend Mike to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home.
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