Reviews
Michael Benson is consistently praised by his clients for his professionalism, deep market knowledge, and unwavering dedication throughout every step of the buying and selling process. Whether guiding first-time buyers, supporting families relocating across the country, or helping sellers maximize their home’s value, Michael brings a calm, thoughtful, and strategic approach. Clients frequently highlight his patience, responsiveness, expert negotiation skills, and honest advice—often crediting him for securing better deals, smoother closings, and stress-free experiences. With a strong track record of success in both Oregon and Washington, and a reputation built on trust and results, Michael has earned lifelong clients and countless referrals from those he's helped over the years.
Michael Benson was AMAZING to work with to sell our home! We were moving out of state and his level of service to make sure everything was being taken care of while we were 1000’s of miles away allowed us to have a piece of mind that you normally wouldn’t. His attention to the details and extremely high level of communication make the process as stress-free as possible on his clients’ end. He truly cares about his clients down to the smallest detail and was able to sell our house in a challenging market for a fair price with a very quick turnaround time. If you are lucky enough to work with Michael, congratulations you have found one of the best in the business.
- James Kennedy | Home Seller
I had a great experience working with Michael Benson of John L. Scott on a recent transaction. He was professional, responsive, and kept everything moving smoothly. As a loan officer, I really appreciate his clear communication and teamwork. Looking forward to working together again!
- Neil Vandehey | Loan Officer
Michael was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the process! As first home buyers, we were pretty clueless but he listened to our needs and explained the process and went above and beyond to make sure we got the home of our dreams. Our farm animals are so happy too! Thank you Michael!!!!
- Andy McGee | Home Buyer
We had the pleasure of working with Michael when my husband switched jobs, requiring us to move from where we lived in Washington state to Missouri. His new job came with a relocation package, which included setting us up with a real estate agent for the home we’d be selling in Washington, as well as with a real estate agent for the home we’d be buying in Missouri. From the very first meeting with Michael, we were completely at ease, knowing that he’d do his absolute best to make our home was ready to list on the market, so that it would hopefully sell quickly, as our ability to buy a new home in Missouri was contingent on our home in Washington selling. From setting up a cleaning service for us after we began our move, to taking fantastic photos of our home and compiling those images into a 3D tour of our home, we were able to focus on our 5 day drive from Washington to Missouri, knowing that we were in good hands. Our home listed on the market January 8th, he held an open house that weekend and immediately we had several interested parties. By January 17th we had a solid offer on the home and we were officially pending on the sale of our home! Michael never hesitated to answer any questions we had, and he was always prompt in replying to our messages. Thank you, Michael, for helping us with selling our home so quickly, and for making it nearly stress-free!
- Megan Wills | Home Buyer
Michael was extremely helpful during the home buying process for my family. He went out of his way to provide useful advice and insights on the home buying market. Michael answered calls and texts even at the strangest hours for my family. His knowledge of the local area helped us determine where we finally ended up purchasing our home. I would recommend working with Michael to everyone.
- David Thibeault | Home Buyer
I’ve bought and sold several houses over my lifetime. Without qualification, hesitation or exception, Michael is the best Realtor I’ve had on any of them. He was always available and able to help me navigate several unique matters on my recent relocation sale. He has a “consider it done” approach to working with his clients. Do yourself a favor and hire him if you need a Realtor!
- Tom Davis | Home Seller
Our family has had an exceptional experience working with Michael during the past two years. He has listened to our needs, guided us through the purchasing process, and has been extremely helpful with staging and photographing our home to sell. Michael’s vast experience and calm demeanor have made our experience a pleasure. I highly recommend him!
- Sandi Long | Repeat Client
I have been lucky enough to work with Michael as both my buying and selling Realtor. This guy has absolutely hit it out of the park for me on every occasion- I’ve bought and sold before but it was not nearly as smooth as when I was working with him. He’s stood in as an emergency dog walker, was my stager extraordinaire, strategist, and great conductor of the whole show. 10/10 would transact again.
- Jared Hooley | Home Buyer & Seller
Michael Benson is a full-service rockstar Realtor with the expertise and professional network that got us into our unicorn-of-a-property. Our out of state second home search was not typical and continued for nearly 5 years--could not decide on OR versus WA, neighborhood, style, and price point. Michael was patient during our purchase journey offering great insights and advice which helped us get focused on our most important requirements. When we found "the one" he expertly crafted an offer that gave us the time we needed to fully assess condition and local regulations. This due diligence period was critical in crafting our final asks of the sellers. At one point we became concerned with easements and regulations and nearly backed out of the deal, but Michael helped us see through those concerns and man, we could not be happier!!! Michael is a capable and ethical Realtor and we're so grateful we got to work with him.
- James Neal | Home Buyer
Excellent buying experience with a patient and knowledgeable professional. We reached out to Michael to help us find a home for our move from New York to Washington. As we were unable to travel out in advance to look at houses, we heavily relied on Michael's exceptional local knowledge and real estate experience to guide our decisions. He was able to provide us with valuable information about the areas we were looking at, feedback on school districts, insights into trends in the local market, and even took us on real-time "virtual" remote tours of houses. Michael was an excellent advocate for us during the purchase process and we were able to close on our preferred home on a comparatively tight timeline. Even after our move, Michael has continued to be an excellent source of information for home repair and other professionals in the area. Highly recommended!
- Nathan Claes | Home Buyer
Michael is by far the best agent I have ever used. His knowledge of the market is remarkable. I completely trust Michael, and have relied on his wisdom in all negotiations. Over the years he has become my friend.
- Sandra | Repeat Client
Michael took the time to explain everything and answered all my questions throughout the whole process. He was great about reviewing all the options we had and he had 100% follow through. Very knowledgeable and had access to experts. I was out of town for the selling of my home and Michael stepped up and was present for everything. I felt like he really cared about me and my house. Highly recommend!
- Ronda Chandler | Home Seller
Michael went above and beyond with selling our house. We live out of state. He went over to the house to personally replace some boards on our deck that had rotted. His availability was amazing and he was there every step of the way for whatever questions we had.
- Fred Mustacchia | Home Seller
There's nobody we would have rather worked with. Michael filled us with confidence when we first met him, and continually went above and beyond for us during the sale of our home. He was constantly looking for inventive ways to ensure we had as many eyes on our property as possible, and even went as far as clearing debris from our lawn after a wind storm since we are now in a different part of the country. We felt that he helped us get as much as possible for our house, despite the ever changing market we are currently dealing with. I don't have a single regret about choosing to work with Michael Benson, and I'm confident that you'll feel the same if you make the smart decision and trust him with the sale of your home, or if you're looking for a place. I only wish we had more friends in the area that we could refer to him.
- Ty Sobol | Home Seller
Every aspect of the John L. Scott real estate company was phenomenal, however, our agent, Mr. Michael Benson, epitomizes the whole person concept of what a Realtor should be. He was there every step of the way, talking us through every single question, doubt, concern, issue, all with the patience of a saint. He was thorough, well versed in not only real estate, but in everything concerning the structure of a home, what to expect with the inspection process, anything you could dream up to question about the buying/selling process, he knows it all. He is truly sincere and cares about the people he is helping and not how it benefits him. At the end of our journey in this process, it feels as if we made a family friend!
- Danita Thibeault | Client
Fantastic Experience with Michael! We had a fantastic and stress-free experience selling our home with Michael’s help! He gave great advice and walked us through each step of the selling process. Michael made the process seamless and helped us sell for top dollar. I would recommend Michael for all your home buying and selling needs. Thank you, Michael!! We appreciate you!
- Kaitlin Pomeroy | Home Seller
Fantastic Agent - 100% Customer Focused. Michael is a fantastic agent and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home. He assisted us in a home purchase a few years ago, picking up where another agent dropped the ball. His professionalism, eagerness to understand and meet our needs, as well as knowledge/experience truly showed at that time, allowing our transaction to be completed smoothly. Based on this past experience we asked him to assist in the sale of our home, and of course he was fantastic in this transaction as well! If you're looking for an agent who knows the business, knows the area, has an opinion and shares when asked, and genuinely loves to work with people, I can't recommend him enough!
- Jeff Cady | Home Buyer & Seller
Michael helped my wife and I buy our very first home back in 2021. This was complicated for two reasons (beyond us being first-timers): 1) COVID precautions and 2) we were living in Seattle at the time. He was exceedingly patient, helpful, and welcoming throughout the process. He was always available to talk through questions we had and advise on best practices. He toured homes via video call for us several times and met with inspectors when we couldn’t be there in person. After a couple of months we found a home in SW Portland that we absolutely loved and we felt we got it for a steal. 2.5 years later we had decided to sell that same home and move back to Seattle and didn’t think twice about contacting Michael again. The selling process was again challenging due to the changes in mortgage rates coming out of COVID, but Michael again was tireless in marketing our home and negotiating a sale. We’d recommend him to anyone in the Portland/Vancouver area.
- Korey Gundrum | Home Buyer & Seller
My family and I moved to Vancouver, WA from out of state and utilized Michael as our Realtor. His experience and knowledge of the area and market was invaluable during the home buying process. He was very professional and always responded promptly to any questions we had (and we had a LOT of questions). We would not hesitate to utilize Michael and/or refer our friends and family to him in the future.
- Jeremy Smith | Home Buyer
You will be in good hands. I would highly recommend working with Michael. He is punctual and highly responsive to inquiries. He is detail oriented with a level of customer service, expertise and industry knowledge that has been honed to a keen edge. From sourcing contractors for needed upgrades, flawless staging and putting his own personal time and sweat equity into yard work, you won't be disappointed with him at the helm of the process of selling your home.
- Client
I have worked with Mike to purchase my current home and I have referred clients of mine to him. On all occasions Mike has gone above and beyond to make things as seamless as possible. He has great insight and knows how to get deals done.
- Douglas Rupp | Home Buyer
Michael helped make the process of buying and selling very easy. He gave good advice on preparing the house for sale and then staged it for showing.
- Jim Martin | Home Buyer & Seller
Michael did a fabulous job of getting us to the finish line. He also did a second to none treatment on staging our home! Thank you for working with us.
- Home Seller
An excellent Realtor in town. Very knowledgeable Realtor. Knows what he is doing. Won’t give you fake advice. Will recommend him if you’re looking to buy/sell real estate. He has his team all ready to attack and be in market soon without wasting time. Gives a fair chance to every person doing business with him, highly professional will recommend him always.
- Dhawal Vyas | Home Seller
Michael is a credit to the Real Estate industry. He is responsive, honest, extremely knowledgeable and professional. He goes beyond expectations. Anyone who gets to work with Michael should consider themselves lucky!
- Carmel Siler
Michael and his team provided excellent advice and suggestions to quickly sell our home. He was with us every step of the way; answered our questions and addressed our concern with professionalism and integrity. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell.
- Home Seller
Michael went above and beyond. He was always available and has great professional resources.
- Home Buyer
Michael has now facilitated my purchase of two homes in the Vancouver area. He is extremely positive, available for
- Home Buyer
This is the third house I’ve purchased in the last 5 years and Michael was excellent to work with. He took what can be a confusing process with tons of steps and really made the whole thing very easy- everything from showing houses to the bottle of champagne at closing. I’m looking forward to staying in this house for many years, but whenever the next time is I hope I can work with Michael.
- Jared | Home Buyer
We had a great experience working with Michael. We had some market challenges to overcome and feel that Michael’s expertise got us to the best possible outcome. He was responsive, measured, and has excellent relationships all over the metro area and beyond. We would recommend him again and again.
- Elizabeth Sobol | Home Seller
Michael was great, very helpful, and helped us navigate the process.
- Home Buyer
Working with Michael is a wonderful experience. Selling a home can be stressful, however with Michael’s approach it’s enjoyable and exciting. He’s extremely knowledgeable of the local market and is plugged into the real estate scene so he’s able to leverage his experience and connections to not only price the home correctly but also generate a lot of inquiries in a short time. Michael thinks outside the normal listing methods and knows what buyers are interested in. He takes time to get to know the homeowner and their home so he’s able to showcase the features and qualities of the property. We love working with Michael!!!
- Keith Wernimont | Home Seller
Michael was professional, helpful and knowledgeable. He helped me find my new home on the first day out! When does that happen!? He assisted me every step of the way and made all the connections necessary for a smooth closing. Thanks, Michael, for helping me settle into my new home, I’m so happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest and I love my new home.
- Home Buyer
Michael helped me sell my late mother’s home and did an excellent job. The home sold within a week of going on the market, and sold for above list. You will always get his full attention on getting a house ready for the market. Michael is a trustworthy and competent real estate agent.
- Brian Squires | Home Seller
Michael was recommended to me when I was getting ready to sell my house at the beginning of this year. He was very knowledgeable about the market and my neighborhood and provided great direction on what fixes should be made, staging, and listing price strategy. We sold after just 3 days listed, with a quick close and for well over asking price. Couldn’t be happier. Michael did an outstanding job making a usually stressful activity simple and quick. I was very satisfied with his service.
- Kate Carnahan | Home Seller
Michael is a true professional. He brings so much knowledge through the entire home buying process, and looks out for you as the client. He was always available to answer questions, and pointed out so many things I would have overlooked when we were walking through homes. He never pressured us to make a quick decision and helped us with honest feedback as we navigated a crazy housing market.
- Sean H | Home Seller
Michael helped my parents find a house when they moved to Vancouver, WA in 2018 and then he helped me find my home in 2022 in Wilsonville, OR. Michael is always a call away and he made the home search fun in a market that proved very challenging for many buyers. He worked closely with me and the bank to make sure I was all set and underwritten before we started the search. He negotiated well and was able to get our first offer accepted! Then he helped me get through the inspection without any hiccups. Working with Michael was great and I recommend him to anyone that I know who is beginning to look for a house of their own.
- Caden Voges | Home Buyer
Michael is the best!
- Randall Corey | Home Buyer
I worked with Michael for my corporate relocation across country, and I felt comfortable leaving our house in his hand until it sold. He was great to work with and we didn’t need to worry about anything.
- Daniel Wuori | Home Seller
Moving is a large endeavor and Michael made the process seamless. He is very knowledgeable about the area and gave great insights to various neighborhoods. He is very kind and helpful and made this process very enjoyable. We highly recommend Michael!
- Ronnette & Peter Brown | Home Buyers
Michael helped us years ago to find our home, and this spring helped us sell our home as we downsized. His knowledge of the market, from timing and price to preparing our home for sale exceeded our expectation. Team Benson made sure the entire process was as stress free as possible, from preparation to listing, bid review to close, everything was professionally prepared and executed. We highly recommend anyone looking to buy a new home or wanting to sell their home to call Michael Benson first.
- Joe & Laura Fazzi | Home Buyers & Sellers
Michael’s knowledge of the real estate business was instrumental in us purchasing our dream home. He navigated us through negotiations, helped keep the sale going when we were ready to throw in the towel and provided valuable insight along the way. He always listened with open ears and appropriately responded. He has a strong network of people and resources that helped the transaction go smoothly. In addition to helping us purchase our new home, he knocked it out of the park when it came to selling our other home. He had great suggestions on where to focus our resources to prep the house for sale. He managed staging, photography and marketing. His team provided excellent support along the way. Our sale was quick and easy with his help. I highly recommend Michael for your real estate needs.
- Darrin & Christina Mossor | Home Buyers & Sellers
Michael was recommended to me by a friend. After meeting with Michael, I felt comfortable with him and his positive attitude and his record sales achievements. He went to work immediately and the house was listed and sold in just two days for $25,000 more than asking. How pleased am I with Michael? If I have needs in the Portland area, he will be the one I call!
- Dennis Mcneill | Home Seller
Michael came in with all the knowledge, skill and finesse to put our house on the market and have it all quickly. He is the Realtor you want.
- Amy Weaver | Home Seller
Michael is kind, patient, knowledgeable, and gets the job done with skill and grace! He is quick to respond and always has the answers. Navigating the buying and selling world with Michael was very easy and an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend him for all your real estate needs!
- Elisha Wilhelm | Home Seller
Michael did an awesome job. He was our agent when we bought this house and our agent when we just sold it. His marketing techniques got us multiple offers within the first 2 days. Thanks Michael!
- Home Buyer & Seller
Michael is a very proficient and knowledgeable real estate agent. He will go the extra mile in making sure your property is at its finest showing condition. Michael is easy to talk to and he does a great job at explaining the procedure in selling a home. I am pleased with the experience and the results in selling my home with Michael.
- Brian Squires | Home Seller
Michael made the rapid sale of our home (in conjunction with a cross country move and wedding) so easy! He knew the clientele we would attract and sold our home to a happy buyer, above asking price, in a few short days! The process was a breeze and his experience with relocation clients was so helpful! Highly recommend Michael to sell your home! His contacts and services made me feel comfortable with any situation that relocation could bring way!
- Cristin Conner | Home Seller
Professional and friendly from start to finish. I highly recommend working with Michael. He is highly knowledgeable in both Oregon and Washington. You helped us with an ADU and sold our house fast. We are currently working with Michael on another house to buy and expect the process goes just as smoothly as the first.
- Home Buyer & Seller
My husband and I enjoyed working with Michael on purchasing a home. He has an in-depth knowledge of the Vancouver area. Michael is very professional and a good listener. He quickly understood what we were looking for and presented us with several homes from which we could choose to view. He addressed any of our questions or concerns quickly, and always seemed to be on the same wavelength as ours. We believe that with Michael’s negotiating skills we were able to get the best possible price on our new home.
- Sandra Macarthur | Home Buyer
Michael was very helpful and was always there to make a tough move easy. If we ever needed something done we just made it happen so everything could move forward.
- Home Buyer
Michael Benson is a friendly, outgoing person who made us feel very relaxed when working with him to find and buy our home. He is very easy and available to communicate with. We knew what we wanted in a house and where and he helped us narrow down what houses would work for our loan type. Michael had a resource for every question or need that we had. We would only choose to work with Michael for our future house buying/selling needs. Thanks, Michael!!
- Home Buyer
If I could give this guy more than 5 stars I would! Over the course of the sale & purchase transactions we encountered a few obstacles along the way. Michael was on top of it every time, with a solution already in the works before I realized there was a problem. He went above & beyond his duty to make the sale a success. This seems to be a rare quality lately, from the stories I've heard from others. Put your trust in Michael Benson. He'll get you the best price for your home and he is great to work with.
- Home Buyer & Seller
It has been a pleasure to work with Michael Benson over the past 12 years. He is very driven to provide the customer service we all desire. With his wealth of experience & knowledge in the real estate industry he knows how to work every angle of the transaction to make sure his customer is on the cutting edge of this ever changing industry. When Michael is involved in the transaction I have confidence it will be seamless and close on time with all parties happy at the end whether purchasing or selling.
- Todd M
We recently relocated and Michael was excellent is helping us to sell our home quickly. His great communication, attention to detail and impeccable follow through guided us in the process resulting in 9 offers in the 1st weekend! Thanks Michael!
- Home Seller
I don't think I can put into words how great it was to work with Michael on the sale of our home. We live out of state, we had many complex issues to deal with, I personally had several mentally taxing issues related to selling the home, Michael was extremely helpful with everything. Michael was there every step of the way and he went above and beyond on each one. If I were ever to buy or sell another home in Washington or Oregon, Michael is the Realtor I would choose again and again!
- Sally Mustacchia | Home Seller
Michael did a great job helping us buy our new home in this very competitive market. To complicate things we lived out of state but Michael made sure we were well represented.
- Home Buyer
Michael was very professional and wonderful to work with. As a first time buyer he made the process easy to understand and was able to answer all my questions. I truly appreciate his time and patience. Thank you so much.
- Home Buyer
Michael has been a pleasure to work with. He has profound understanding of the Portland area and is capable of navigating you through any questions you may have. He has stepped in to help explain the entire process many a time.
- Home Buyer
I enjoyed working with Michael on both the sale of my current home and purchase of my new one. He is thorough, professional and a lot of fun to work with!
- Home Seller
We had such a wonderful experience buying our home with Michael! After several months of looking at homes in the area with another agent, we were growing a bit discouraged - but when Michael came on the scene, he was so upbeat, and so professional, that it put the fun back in looking! Once we found a home we loved, Michael was so incredible at making sure that things went smoothly! He was on top of every appointment, inspection, and deadline - really taking all the pressure off of us. His confidence in the process allowed us to really just feel relaxed and confident as well. I would HIGHLY recommend using Michael as an agent. We are so grateful for our experience with him!
- Laura | Home Buyer
We loved working with Michael, he is not only knowledgeable, honest but also very kind and courteous.. We were looking for a home for our parents, he was very thoughtful and pointed out certain things we would not have paid attention to, we like that, we bought a home that perfectly matches our needs. We highly recommend him.
- The Eids | Home Buyers
Michael is so wonderful to work with. He listened to what we said, and only showed us the properties that would appeal to us. I have to say, we’ve had lots of Realtors for various moves, NO ONE has treated us so well. I will recommend him with no reservations, I know he will really work with you.
- Home Buyer
Michael is simply amazing. Smart and ready to help at any time. He will help with every detail of what can be a scary and confusing process. Very personable and an all around great guy.
- Home Buyer
We had nothing but a positive experience with Michael! We were moving due to relocating for my husband's job, so, our time to look for houses was extremely limited since it involved traveling. Michael not only worked with our limited time frame, but he often times accommodated really last minute requests. Many of these requests involved him spending his whole weekends with us going from house to house trying to find our perfect home. I am happy to say that we found a home beyond our wildest dreams! His constant communication with us never left us questioning how things were going or where we stood in the process. He set very clear expectations regarding the current housing market which I think ultimately helped us with our winning offer. I cannot say enough good things about Michael and you will NOT go wrong with choosing him as your Realtor!
- Home Buyer
Michael took his time to make sure that nothing was left undone to list our house, all the way to installing a video camera to prevent repeated break-ins. He was methodical on all the repairs, yard work, and upgrades that were required to get the maximum offers from other agents. He did a tremendous job with the staging and Open House. We had over 15 offers on the 1st weekend alone! I would recommend Michael for all residential Transactions. He is the best!
- Chad | Home Seller
Super nice and helpful. He was a pleasure to work with. He took his time and set up a great day when we went out. He was knowledgeable about the area and the type of property we wanted.
- Client
Hello, if you are looking for a professional, courteous, down to earth, honest, family oriented, and caring Realtor for buying or selling or any other real-estate need, look no further than Michael Benson. He will be there for you every step of the way. My family and I were looking to buy a house. We asked our Lender if she could refer us to some Realtors. She said she knew a few but she highly recommended Michael Benson. She explained you definitely want a Realtor who is knowledgeable, who actually cares about you and what you are looking for, and be someone you can trust. I told our lender stories from friends about losing their earnest money. She said that was probably due in large part because of their Realtor releasing the earnest money to soon. I knew then we definitely needed a Realtor we could trust. After meeting with Michael, asking him a million questions, and learning so much about the process of buying a home from him, we felt he was our guy. And we were right. He helped us through the whole process. He did it (what seemed to us) Effortlessly, Quick, and Precise. Don't get me wrong, I know he put a great deal of hard work in everything he did for us, but he seemed to enjoy what he does so much that everything he did just flowed smoothly. We were going to offer more for our home than what we ended up paying, but because of Michael’s knowledge and experience in the market he believed a lower offer would be accepted. He was right, the seller accepted our lower offer the next day. Michael saved us a bunch of money. Michael was there from the start to the very end. He helped us find a Home. Michael set up the inspection for us. He was with us at the house during the inspection. He helped us decipher the inspection documents. Then Michael did a CMA, to make sure the Home would appraise for what we needed. Again he did this lightning fast. The CMA document was professional and very informative. Next came the actual Appraisal which is set up by the Lender. Michael kept in constant contact with the Lender and us with updates about when the Appraisal would take place. As soon as the appraisal took place and was in, Michael was calling and texting us. Next we went to closing. (By the way all this takes about 6 to 8 weeks, and when the seller accepted our offer 7 weeks prior Michael told us a closing date. He was off by one day, due to our schedule.. How does he do it?) Again Michael was there with us during closing, explaining things to us and asking questions on our behalf we didn't think of. I cannot say enough about Michael Benson. I know he truly cares about his clients and people and families. I know we could call Michael at any time even now if we had any questions or concerns and he would be happy to help us. If you choose Michael Benson as your Realtor not only will you get the best service anyone could expect but you will also gain a Friend who actually cares about you and your family. Thanks Michael.
- Home Buyer
We just bought a house with Michael as our agent. Michael is super organized, efficient and very knowledgeable about house buying and the market. He has all the answers to all of our questions. He is incredibly easy to contact and doesn't leave you waiting for updates. If you want a 100% committed person to his clients, meet Michael Benson. You won't regret it at all.
- Home Buyer
Michael was fantastic. He was a great agent to have in the incredibly difficult Portland area market. Very experienced, knowledgeable, accommodating, patient, and entertaining as well. He was extremely patient as we struggled through the process of finding the right home and was fun to be with as we looked at house after house. It became obvious that he loves what he is doing and takes joy in helping people find their dream home. The bottom line was we found the home of our dreams in the right price range and location. We could not have done it without Michael's guidance, experience, and great salesmanship. We will always be thankful and friends for life!
- Home Buyer
Michael was tremendously patient with our family during this intense process. We immediately felt he was looking out for our specific needs, which included the challenge of an FHA loan with an Oregon Bond. In this frenzied Portland market it was such a blessing to have a Realtor who understood the financing component of our transaction. Despite our modest price point, we always felt like we were his priority and he kept our spirits up when the hunt for a solid starter home became frustrating. The day before we found our dream home, (after 15 other homes and multiple offers that we lost to higher bids) Michael reassured us, "Don't worry, the BEST house is the last house." He was right. Michael has our highest recommendation. Whoever you are, whatever your budget, Michael is AWESOME!
- Home Buyer
When my boyfriend and I were looking to buy a house in Beaverton, we immediately chose Michael, and we have to say we are so glad we did!! Our Realtor was Michael Benson and he was absolutely wonderful! We were first time home buyers and didn’t know much about how it worked, but Michael was really great at walking us through the process, and by the end we felt really comfortable with what to look for, and what steps were involved. He was also super responsive whenever we had questions, walked with us through a BUNCH of homes, and gave us great advice the whole time. He stuck with us the whole time until we found the ONE!! With his help, we managed to close on a beautiful house that we absolutely love, and could not have been happier with our experiences with John L Scott. We would use them again in a heartbeat! Michael brings a personal touch that is unbeatable and you would be lucky to have him as your Realtor.
- Home Buyer
Michael was an A+ Realtor for our recent move to Vancouver, WA. Made us feel very welcome and comfortable looking for homes in the area. His knowledge of the business is impeccable! We found a house and closed on it within a month over the Christmas holiday! I would highly recommend him as your Realtor! Great job Michael!
- Home Buyer
Michael helped me purchase a new home and sell my old home. He was very patient while we toured homes for 6 months and entered into a couple contracts prior to finally purchasing the new home. With the sale, he coordinated everything, I hardly had to lift a finger. I couldn't have asked for a better experience on both sides of the transactions. Thank you Michael!
- Jeremy Gaskin | Home Buyer & Seller
I have known Michael for 8 years and he has always been a pleasure to work with. Transactions with him have a different feel. He always brings that positive vibe with enthusiasm and knowledge. He is a very good listener. I am impressed with how he picks up on subtle nuances of what the client wants and needs and incorporates that into part of the transaction. He is very honest and will always do whatever is best for the client regardless of the situation. I highly recommend him!
- Flavio M
When we needed advice on buying a home, we called Michael Benson. After hearing his enthusiasm and encouragement, we decided he was our guy! Michael listened to what we wanted in a house and where we wanted. He helped us narrow down our list and then guided us through the process all the way to closing. We could not be happier! Michael took what I thought was going to be a painful process and made it wonderful. Thank you, Michael!
- Home Buyer
Michael was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the entire process. I would recommend Michael to anyone who is looking to buy a home. He made the experience of buying a home an enjoyable one.
- Home Buyer
Michael was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the entire process. I would recommend Michael to anyone who is looking to buy a home. He made the experience of buying a home an enjoyable one.
- Home Buyer