We moved to Stafford from California. Michael spent every minute with us when we came out for our house hunting trip. He was amazing and we now live in our dream house! Michael is very professional and extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend him and the Gillies Team! They know this area better than anyone and will work tirelessly to help buy or sell your home!

My husband and I chose Michael after interviewing ten well-reviewed agents in the Stafford, VA area. We were moving to Virginia from California on military orders and had a very small time window in which to look for a home. Prior to our house-hunting trip in February of 2012, Michael agreed to set aside three full days of his time to help us look for a home that fit our needs. The houses he selected met what we had specified in all areas (price, location, and size being the primary factors we were considering). Ultimately, we decided to purchase a new-construction home and he helped guide us through the negotiation process with a great deal of expertise. Michael is an excellent agent all around, but the most relevant strengths he demonstrated during our home purchasing process were the following: 1) Customer Service: In the process of working with Michael, we learned that we actually had a number of friends who had bought or sold homes through him in the past. All had had excellent experiences and would have recommended him. However, as many clients as he may have, it was easy to feel as though we were his only clients when we were interacting with him. He is flexible in terms of his schedule, quick to return calls and emails, a very good listener when it comes to what the client is looking for, and able to offer guidance and information without being pushy. He has a calm, patient, friendly demeanor that make him easy to get along with, and is ideal for working with individuals who are trying to make an important, impactful decision. 2) New Construction Purchase Support: As I mentioned, we chose to purchase a home that was to-be-built. During this process, there were a number of walk-throughs that are typically only attended by the buyers. Michael showed up to support us at each and every one of those meetings. He made helpful observations about things we would not have otherwise thought to note or consider. There were a few issues that arose where the builder had made changes from the original plan that were not satisfactory to us, and Michael was able to consistently step in to help argue the point or develop a compromise, as appropriate. 3) Professional Contacts: Michael is extremely familiar with the Stafford community and has an excellent reputation here. He also has a number of professional acquaintances to whom he refers for services if you need additional help (e.g., with funding your house, or having work done to it after the purchase). We were initially looking at funding our home purchase through Navy Federal Credit Union, partly because they were offering some good incentives, and partly because I used to work for them and know that they are an exemplary financial institution. However, I was incredibly disappointed with their service in the mortgage arena. They are SLOW to respond, and frankly, appear not to care one way or the other whether one chooses to use them to purchase a home. When we expressed our frustration with NFCU, Michael recommended a local lender named Peter Kalian; he and his team did a fantastic job. With the VA appraisal paperwork being completed literally the DAY OF CLOSING, his team was still able to have everything approved and ready to go. We ended up closing on the house about 3 hours late, instead of days or weeks late. Seeing as how it took them three weeks just to return a phone call, NFCU would never have been able to pull that off. We have now been living in our new home for nearly three months. In that time, Michael has touched base through email to check and see if everything is going smoothly and to offer his support if we need anything. While we are not sure what the future holds in terms of our time in Stafford, I can say with confidence that, should we need to buy or sell a home here in the future, we will be asking Michael Gillies to represent us. Less

My husband and I chose Michael after interviewing ten well-reviewed agents in the Stafford, VA area. We were moving to Virginia from California on military orders and had a very small time window in which to look for a home. Prior to our house-hunting trip in February of 2012, Michael agreed to set aside three full days of his time to help us look for a home that fit our needs. The houses he selected met what we had specified in all areas (price, location, and size being the primary factors w... More

We were in a very specific situation, looking for a house from Switzerland. We came in contact with Michael, and this has been a more than wonderful experience. Michael went the extra mile for us (did I say mile? I mean many, many miles), gave us daily updates of what was and what came on the market fitted to our wishlist. Not knowing the US market, and being 4,000 miles away, it was extremely important to have an realtor that we could trust for the full 100%. Although more than 100% doesn't exist, Michael still managed to exceed our expectations. We had several visits to the area, and Michael always took ample time to show us houses, and with lots of patience explained us the pros and cons. Earlier this year we made a purchase, and the handling of the purchase went very smooth, and even after closing Michael was still available to give us advice and help us when we needed help. Superlatives are not invented yet to describe the feeling of service, commitment and honesty we got from Michael. Big thank you! Less

We were in a very specific situation, looking for a house from Switzerland. We came in contact with Michael, and this has been a more than wonderful experience. Michael went the extra mile for us (did I say mile? I mean many, many miles), gave us daily updates of what was and what came on the market fitted to our wishlist. Not knowing the US market, and being 4,000 miles away, it was extremely important to have an realtor that we could trust for the full 100%. Although more than 100% doesn't... More

Mike Gilles and his entire team are superb realtors. They not only wanted to find me home, they worked diligently to find a home that was even better than I imagined finding within my budget. From start to finish, Mike gave me excellent advice on making an offer on a short sale, he negotiated the sale price effectively, and he kept my spirits up while wating for the bank to decide on my offer. I happily moved into my new home in July 2011, thanks to the remarkably professional efforts of this Team. I heartily recommend the Gilles Team to you. Less

Mike Gilles and his entire team are superb realtors. They not only wanted to find me home, they worked diligently to find a home that was even better than I imagined finding within my budget. From start to finish, Mike gave me excellent advice on making an offer on a short sale, he negotiated the sale price effectively, and he kept my spirits up while wating for the bank to decide on my offer. I happily moved into my new home in July 2011, thanks to the remarkably professional efforts of this ... More

As a military family we have made many moves and dealt with numerous real estate agents. If only they were all as knowledgeable and professional as the Gillies team! They did a phenomenal job helping us find the right property, managed the inspections and closing for us, AND provided wonderful resources for us. We highly recommend them!

I loved working with them. We were very young for new home buyers and they were so nice and very helpful. Drove us around and only showed houses with the specifications we requested. I look forward to working with them if ever we need to sell or buy again!

We unfortunately ended up in a short sale situation due to a job transfer and the Gillies were extremely knowledgeable about the process and worked diligently with the other agent and the bank to push the sale through. They are wonderful to work with!

We had the pleasure of working with the Gillies team when we bought our home and then while selling it again two years later. They were fantastic and worked with us when we were on huge time crunches. When we first bought our home, we flew in from another country and looked at 18 homes in pouring down rain from a hurricane, all in one day. They were all very knowledgeable and made us feel like we were their only priority. As a military family who moves a lot, we wish we could have the Gillies team represent us with every real estate transaction because we know they would have our best interest in mind and that we would be taken care of. We would recommend them to anyone! Thank you Cindy, Mike, and Michael! Less

We had the pleasure of working with the Gillies team when we bought our home and then while selling it again two years later. They were fantastic and worked with us when we were on huge time crunches. When we first bought our home, we flew in from another country and looked at 18 homes in pouring down rain from a hurricane, all in one day. They were all very knowledgeable and made us feel like we were their only priority. As a military family who moves a lot, we wish we could have the Gillies te... More

The Gillies Team is wonderful! They never grew tired of my constant phone calls. They were there all the way through the closing with a cheerful attitude. The Gillies Team will work until you are happy!

Michael Gillies was a very motivated agent. Even with the snow fall of Jan 2010 (and him stepping off a snow covered driveway into a ditch and sinking up to his waist in snow) he still had no complaints about house hunting with me. We managed to look at close to 100 houses in person and many more on paper. I usually do not refer people/businesses but I refer Michael to anyone I hear talking about buying or selling. He listened to what I wanted, what I wanted to spend and found exactly what I was looking for. It did not matter if it was a snow day for everyone else or a Saturday or Sunday, he was ALWAYS willing to assist me. He earned my business and respect. As a customer and as a friend. Less

Michael Gillies was a very motivated agent. Even with the snow fall of Jan 2010 (and him stepping off a snow covered driveway into a ditch and sinking up to his waist in snow) he still had no complaints about house hunting with me. We managed to look at close to 100 houses in person and many more on paper. I usually do not refer people/businesses but I refer Michael to anyone I hear talking about buying or selling. He listened to what I wanted, what I wanted to spend and found exactly what I... More

Michael Gillies and the Gillies are very knowledgeable, professional, and well experienced. Additionally, they are committed, dedicated, and loyal to their client.