Let me first start off with I don't often do testimonials...however, this is very special!!!

We have been in the real estate business for over 20 years and have bought and sold many properties including single family, multi-family and apartment buildings.  During that time we have dealt with many Realtors and have had good experiences, bad experiences and some where the Realtor was just plain clueless.

We recently purchased a condo in the Ft. Myers area of Florida and worked with Mike McNamara on our transaction.  I have to say that Mike was the VERY BEST Realtor we have EVER dealt with.  He was extremely responsive, very professional and ALWAYS on top of the situation.  Mike was also very patient with us during the entire process and made us feel as though we were his ONLY clients.

From our first contact, we knew Mike was different.  He immediately responded to our inquiry and had us in the property we called on within a few hours of our request.  He showed us several options, guided us through the entire process and helped us decide on just the right unit for us.  He was ALWAYS available and ALWAYS, ALWAYS answered his phone no matter what day or time we called...I have never seen anything like it.

Once we decided on our choice, he worked with us through negotiation, paperwork and several associated challenges and during the time, Mike never lost his cool (although I did many times).

To say Mike went way above and beyond the call of duty would be a gross understatement!!  He exemplifies what we should aspire to as business professionals.  He is articulate, patient, courteous, knowledgeable, available and really cares about his clients.

Mike introduced us to his wife Julie, who was also a joy to work with.  She helped us with furniture, fixture and decorating decisions and guided us to the right stores and contractors for our needs.  Most Realtors don't care about what happens after the deal was done, but both Mike and Julie were very interested and involved in our planning of the updating of our unit.  Truly a pleasure to work with.

If you are looking for real estate and need someone to work with, please save your time and look no further!  Mike McNamara is by far the BEST we have ever worked with!!

Mark & Mary ~ New York

Professional. Detailed. Caring. Reliable. Successful. Each describes Mike McNamara with RE/MAX Realty Group.  My husband, Dave and I came to Florida as snowbirds initially purchasing a condo in Bella Terra in Estero, Florida.  We first met Mike when we received a phone call telling us our bathroom was leaking into the condo below.  The owner was Mike McNamara.  With the leak fixed, we began to learn more about Mike.  We discovered all three of us were from the same hometown and all graduated from Evergreen Park Community High School in Illinois.  Two years younger than me, Mike was in the same graduating class as Dave's sister, Diane.

When the time came to sell the condo in favor of a home with fewer college students as neighbors, we went directly to Mike.  In three short weeks, with 14 showings, Mike sold our condo at a profit and found us a Villa home in the established community of Devonshire Lakes.  He held tight to our wish list including a water view without looking into someone else's back yard.

Years passed and now Dave and I were in the market for a single family home.  Knowing we enjoyed living in the Gateway Community, Mike soon found us our current home in Callaway Greens.  Once again, Mike fulfilled our wish list including a water view and not looking into someone else's back yard.

Since first meeting Mike in 2010, Mike has successfully sold two properties and was our Realtor in purchasing three homes.  Each transaction was seamless and resulted in "money in our pockets".

Whenever I am asked whom I would recommend as a Realtor, I confidently answer "Mike McNamara with RE/MAX Realty Group.  You will not be disappointed!"

Stephanie & Dave ~ Florida

My wife and I were looking for a winter retreat community in the Bella Terra gated community where we had rented.  I began looking for properties on-line that we might like and happened on Mike's website.  Mike called me and was most gracious over the phone.  He inquired about our stay, our plans, where we were from, who we were, what sights and restaurants we were enjoying, and, oh yes, what kind of place and price captured our interest.  It was easy to like this guy because he came across like he really cared about us and just not a sale.  Although he didn't know of anything available in Bella Terra that met our requirements, he said to keep in touch and if we wanted recommendations for great places to visit and eat to let him know.  

Periodically I continued to look for condos and happened to find one in Bella Terra on its first day listed, that seemed exactly what we wanted.  My first reaction was....call Mike!  Mike got us into the condominium immediately.  We loved what we saw. Mike guided us through the purchase process with tremendous professionalism.  This was probably one of the smaller sales Mike has had, but you'd never know it.  He was on top of everything like it was a million dollar sale.  After we offered there were several other attractive offers that were later made for that unit.  Mike made certain that we were apprised and that our offer was competitive.  We purchased it at exactly the amount that we had projected in our budget and we closed in a timely fashion.  

The purchase of the property was only the beginning of Mike's service.  The condo had a renter whose lease was in effect for several months after we needed to return to our home in Wisconsin.  Mike worked us through the process of fulfilling the terms of the lease to everyone's satisfaction.  We knew that the condo would need deep cleaning, repainting, some repair and furnishing before we returned to occupy it.  After the renter moved out, Mike checked the condition of the condo out for us and gave us a report on what was needed to refurbish it.  Mike suggested reputable people who did a wonderful job with the renovation and he offered to coordinate the process.  He also suggested furniture and appointment sources that previous clients had happily used.  We had purchased a few appointments before we left for home and found that we didn't have room to take them with us.  Mike volunteered to keep them for us until we returned.  We had questions about insurance, financing, and home watch, and Mike had suggestions that we found very helpful.  He even volunteered his wife's services for decorating if we needed help in that area.  Through all of this, Mike took many phone calls and responded to many text messages.  He was always encouraging and happy to listen to our concerns and be of help.

When the renter moved out and the renewal was completed, my wife and I traveled to the condo to oversee the furniture delivery.  We were thrilled with the way the condo looked.  When Mike met us to give us the items he had stored, it was like greeting a good friend.  Mike really cares about people and loves to serve them.  He is amazing.  Very rarely does one find someone as professional, with high standards of integrity, who also cares and serves his clients like Mike does.  Mike is someone you would recommend to your dearest relative and closest friend.  Thanks for everything Mike.  You ARE the best at what you do!

Tim & Nancy ~ Wisconsin

What about Mike?  It was our pleasure to work with Mike McNamara when looking for a condo in Southwest Florida!  He is one in a million!  We were fortunate to meet Mike while he was helping friends of ours find a winter home.  We immediately loved his friendly, open manner and his willingness to help our friends no matter how busy or the time of day.

When we decided to find a property, Mike took us under his wing – getting to know us, and what we were looking to help us narrow our search.  (The variety of properties and amenities in this area is overwhelming.)  He spent many extra hours to track down specific community and neighborhood dog policies, as we have a rather large puppy—this was not an easy job!

Mike not only showed us properties, he also took the time to introduce us to the local amenities; like beaches, shopping, restaurants.  As a former builder, if we had a question about a particular property (e.g., can we move that wall to open up the room) Mike has the experience to guide us toward possible solutions or advise us to look elsewhere. Mike always answered our phone calls in a very prompt manner, and then he’d immediately get to work on finding the answers to our questions.  Mr. McNamara was always on time with a big friendly smile on his face!

After finding the prefect property, he was very instrumental in leading us through the negotiation process, and subsequent paperwork, faxes, scans and signatures necessary for the purchase of the property.  This was especially important as we were 100’s of miles away.  Mike also has the knowledge and ability to provide solid contacts with the other local institutions necessary to complete the purchase process: inspections, mortgage, insurance, etc.

Even after the closing, Mike was SO kind to us, we asked him to visit our property to ensure all was well—he did it in an instant.  We look forward to seeing him upon our return to Florida, even though we are not looking for property, he is a new local friend!

Sincerely,

​Bill & Linda Cregan 

A Super Star Realtor.  Our Dream Come True!

It started when my wife and I went to a retirement party for a co-worker.  When we arrived, we started talking with some friends.  Two of them were talking about their dream homes they had recently purchased down in the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area of Florida and both of them had purchased their homes using the same Realtor.  It wasn't long before we were invited into the conversation where we proceeded to tell our two friends that we were also looking for a beautiful, quiet vacation/retirement home in the Florida area.  They both advised us to call the same Realtor they had used because he did it all and made it so easy for both of them.  The Realtor they spoke about was Mike McNamara and they also mentioned  that all they had to do was to fly down there.  Once in Florida, Mike took them to look at about 18 properties that they had picked out on the website Mike had set up for them while they were still at home.  Upon arriving in Florida, Mike schedule showings on a few more properties for them to see.  This all sounded too good to be true, and so easy!  I turned to my wife and quietly said "yeah, right!"  Before we left that night, one friend gave us Mike's phone number.

Within a few days after the party, we made the call and got the ball rolling for the search of our Florida dream home.   We picked out 21 properties on the website that Mike set up for us and it wasn't long before getting on a plane and flying down to Florida.  While there, we pounded the pavement for two days.  I was there for a total of 4 days.  The property we really had our hearts set on, did not happen.  The seller would not accept our offer or even counter offer.  Even though it was overpriced, sorry to say, I left for home on that 4th day feeling disappointed.

I came home remembering what Mike had said to me, "don't worry, we will find you something you will like, just trust me, it won't take long."  We knew that by spending 4 days with Mike and looking at all of those properties, we were sure Mike knew exactly what we were looking for.  

It was about a week later when we got home and the phone rang one night and it was Mike.  He let us know that what we were looking for, not to mention it was a much nicer condo in a great area with a much better view AND at a lower price, had just come on the market for sale.  Mike had gone and previewed the property for us and sent us pictures inside and out and told us that it would not last but a few days on the market.  We fell in love with it.  Trusting Mike's expertise, we bought it site unseen and our dream came true.

Mike was there for everything.  Any phone call we made he answered or called us right back.  He answered any questions we asked and advised us if he felt something wasn't right.  He did all of the paperwork, coordinated the closing for us and Julie sent us the keys!  You just can't imagine, he has a wife named Julie.  If Mike was out working on other real estate deals or checking on things, Julie had his back through the whole process.  She has done so much for us.  She even set us up with furniture and bedding stores to call that were reasonable in price.  We furnished our whole home with her help. Julie and my wife were on the phone so many times putting things together that we feel like that are family to us.  Between Mike and Julie, they made our dream come true and kept us at ease through the entire process.  

If you want to have a dream home come true like many of us have, call Mike McNamara at RE/MAX Realty Group at (239) 494-7172...you will be glad you did!
Jim & Laura ~ Connecticut

This Testimonial is long over due.  I have spent much too long trying to find the words to express how much Mike McNamara helped us in finding a home in Bonita Springs. From our first phone call to Mike we knew we had an exceptional professional realtor.  He listened to us and in one short day we found the condo we bought.

But that was far from the end of Mikes help to us.  He went to our condo often and took pictures as it was being built and sent them to us.  He gave us updates and even went for the final walk thru.  But that was not the end of Mikes help.  When we arrived at our empty condo Mikes put us in touch with a furniture store.  We went to the furniture store on Monday and Friday we had a house full of furniture delivered and set up with no problems and peace of mind that we went to the right store.  Then we needed ceiling fans installed Mike advised us where to buy them and gave us the number of a handyman who installed them.  We have used the handyman more then once.  We needed window treatment and Mike referred us to a person that installed our window shutters that we love.  We were given discounts because of Mike, but more important it saved us not only money but time and energy.  We could not be happier with how everything turned out. 

But that was not the end of Mikes help.  We got to meet his wife Julie who graciously gave us ideas for rugs, bedding, and art work.  And advised us where to shop.  But that was not the end of Julie's help.  She picked us up at our door dropped us off at three different stores and helped usmake our condo a home. She even put the area rug in her car and delivered it!

Now you can see why I struggle to find the words to give them the praise they both so deserve.  They are a super down to earth team and we were very fortunate to have found Mike and Julie.  And we would highly recommend them to all of our friends and relatives.

I hope they know how very much we appreciate all that they have done for us, from the bottom of my heart Thank You Mike and Julie!

Fran & Jim Griffith  ~  Bonita Springs Florida

My husband and I had our initial meeting with Mike over the phone as we are from Canada.  We got to know each other as "best we could" as we were not able to meet personally.  We had to put our trust in Mike to find us a home that would check the boxes on our wish list, the "MUST HAVES!".  Mike went the extra mile to help us and never disappointed!  We are very happy with our new home and would not have found it without him.  I would recommend Mike to anyone looking for a home as he is truly an outstanding agent!  Thanks for going above and beyond!

Peter & Frances ~ Ontario, Canada

My wife and I were introduced to Mike by our close friends who purchased a home in Cape Coral from Mike.  I tend to be skeptical about referrals as many people have different tastes and expectations. After reading the testimonials, I gave Mike a call and had a long discussion as to our wants and needs in purchasing a home in SW Florida.  It wasn't long into our conversation that I realized that Mike was the right agent for us.  He is everything our friends expressed to us as well as the testimonials.  The one thing that we were most impressed with is that Mike makes you fell that you are the only client he has and is committed to help you find your dream home.  And he did!  We never felt pressured to make a decision.  After the closing there were a couple of issued that popped up.  I called Mike for some guidance and he stepped right in and helped clear things up.  After thanking him he stated "that's what I'm here for!"  That is exactly what you want in an agent.
If you are serious about finding a home in SW Florida...Call Mike!  He made our dream come true!
Thank you Mike!

TJ & Jodie ~ Connecticut originally, now full time Floridians

We came to Fort Myers to find our new home after finally retiring from our printing business.  We tried using a Realtor in Fort Myers that was recommended by our daughter in law who is a Realtor in Pennsylvania.  After two days with her, we realized she was not helping us.
I made a call to Mike who I had been receiving emails from for the past few months.  He was more than willing to help us find a home in our price range and after giving him some homes we were interested in, Mike made the necessary calls and set up showing these homes and some others he thought might interest us.  In three days, we had the home we were looking for.

He made sure to keep in constant contact as we worked through the process of finding the right home for the right price.  The commitment to us did not change throughout the entire process.  He made sure we knew of all the information for settling in Fort Myers and went the extra steps in providing information for where to purchase items for our new home.
We could not have gone through this process without Mike.

Donald & Sarah W. ~ Pennsylvania

We recently had the pleasure of purchasing a resale condo in Miromar Lakes.  Based on referrals from friends we retained Mike to represent us on our purchase.  We live in Canada and Mike made the distance and out of country issues seamless.  He was patient and provided prompt answers to our many questions and concerns.  Best of all he was able to negotiate a favorable price that clinched the deal.
We were extremely pleased with the pre and post sales service provided by Mike and Julie. 

After the sale they provided advice and assistance with the myriad of details in setting up our condo.  Julie's organization and decorating skills were outstanding in preparing the condo for our arrival.  Among other things she arranged for cleaners, helped us select furniture, and provided invaluable information on local suppliers.

All in all they more than exceeded our expectation of service expected from a Realtor and we would certainly recommend their services to anyone planning to buy or sell a home in Florida.
Miriam & Bryan G. ~ Aurora, Ontario Canada

We started on a journey to find a home in southwest Florida and ended up with a wonderful home and great friends in Mike and Julie McNamara.  The attention to detail started the first day we contacted Mike.  He formulated a great plan according to the limited time I had while visiting the area.  He was consistent in communication and sent new listings with additional information on the area and on the listing. During my visit, he did an incredible job of coordinating each property we wanted to see, gave helpful information about the area, had a continual supply of cold water and snacked (unlike any other Realtor I had come across) while accomplishing our goal of seeing as many properties in a limited time. The commitment to us did not change throughout the entire process.  He and his wife Julie were our advocated here in Florida in every sense of the word.  We had to make a lot of decisions long distance and they were our eyes and ears and continued to communicate with the answer to any and all questions immediately.  On top of that Mike and Julie work as a team.  Julie connected us with all the right places to buy furniture, decorate and care for our home.  Not only passing on the names of people who are trustworthy and dependable but she went with me over and over again shopping for all the things needed to start from scratch.  The time saved not having to filter through unreliable people and places was priceless.

They made sure the long distance closing went smoothly even with last minute changes.  They communicated with our contractor what needed to be done before the closing could happen and did many walk throughs sending multiple pictures that allowed us to catch possible misses by the contractor.  They were there when the furniture was delivered, etc. before we arrived.  They made sure our place looked awesome on arrival.

Simply put, we could not have gone through this process as seamlessly and enjoyably without them and we would recommend Mike without any hesitation.  And Julie, his wife, make the team over the top fantastic!
Rollin & Sandie ~ Arkansas

AND THE WINNER IS....Mike McNamara for being the Best Realtor In SW Florida.
Mike who we met through mutual friends who are past clients of his, showed us around different housing developments in the Fort Myers area when we expressed an interest in buying a home in Florida for the winter months.  We told him what we wanted in a home and he took it from there.  He wasn't pushy.  He was honest and pointed out things to us that we wouldn't have known being from the north.
Once we decided on a house in Miromar Lakes, he strove to get us the best price that he could.  He was at the settlement closing with us even though he didn't list the house.  The Realtor who listed the house was not there.

Mike and his wife Julie have been invaluable to us as new homeowners in Florida.  They gave us all the phone numbers we needed to set up gas, electric, trash pick-up, pool service, lawn service, water & sewer etc.  They let us use their computer since ours was not hooked up yet.  They let us have pool furniture delivered to their house before we even closed because we hit a huge sale at Frontgate that we couldn't pass up.  They even introduced us to some of our new neighbors in the community.

Mike was in constant contact with us in Pennsylvania to let us know about the home-owners insurance and patiently answered any and all questions for us.  When we needed furniture for the Florida house, Julie and Mike went with us to the best places in town to get the best discounts.  Also, Julie went with my wife, Lynn and helped her to pick out bedding so we would have a nice bed to sleep on in our new home even though we had no other furniture yet.

We can't say enough about Mike and Julie McNamara.  They are a dynamic duo!!  They are so nice, kind and truthful.  As our Realtor, Mike didn't have to do all the things that made us welcome, but we are sure glad he did.  What could have been a chaotic time was not.  We understand that Mike and Julie do these things for all their clients.  Julie told us she knew how it felt to be in a new town and she didn't want anyone to be as overwhelmed as she felt when they first moved to Florida.  We treasure them as friends now and would recommend them to anyone we know who wants to buy a house in SW Florida.  You will definitely get the royal treatment from them.
Dr. Gary & Lynn K. ~ Pennsylvania

Mike came highly recommended to us from our friend, Angela Wood.  Not only did he meet our expectations but far exceeded them.  If you are looking for a real estate agent that looks out for your best interest before, during, and after your transaction, then you have found him!
When we started our home search, we weren't sure what we wanted.  Mike patiently showed us all options available which lead us to the decision to build a home in Twin Eagles, which we love.  We had never had a house built before, yet alone in another country.  We were extremely apprehensive.  Along the way, the builder's pictures were not what they had promised but Mike's were.  When we received a builder picture which showed questionable tile work, Mike went there the next day to investigate.  He was our eyes and ears during the building process.  We were able to keep watch and address any concerns with Mike's ongoing help.  Not only did he make the process manageable, it was easy!  We never could have done it without him.

The decision to build a home came with the overwhelming task of choosing all the finishes under a time limit.  Mike's wife, Julie, came to my assistance and that dreadful task turned out to be an enjoyable one.  Her guidance and advice were exactly what we needed.  After closing, she continued to be an amazing source for shopping for everything from beach towels to great room furniture.  Within a few days, we had almost everything ordered to make the house our second home.  I never could have accomplished that without her guidance, local area knowledge and maneuvering traffic.

We have recommended Mike to some friends who have already purchased a home with Mike.  We would recommend him to anyone.  Mike and Julie are an outstanding team.
Doug & Morag ~ Very happy new SW Florida homeowners from Canada

 First let me say that if you are reading this, that is exactly the same way my wife and I connected with Mike.  By reading the testimonials of others.  Last year my wife and I went to Florida really not knowing what we wanted.  The Realtor at that time was no more help to us then as if we were on our own and hired a cab.  We were not sure if we were going to look in Florida again, but this time we knew what we wanted, we just needed help in finding the correct property.  After reading the testimonials, we selected Mike.  The best move we could have made.  Mike is a true professional by every sense of the word.  On time, knows the industry, honest and open.  I had selected 20 properties to view.  Mike set up 11 appointments one day and 9 for the next.  Mike said our goal would be to have our preferred properties 1, 2 and 3 by the time we were done and one of those properties would become our vacation home.  After spending a day, talking and getting to know us, Mike saw something in us that we did not know we had.  He went and found an additional three properties for us to review.  He said he hoped we didn't mind and would go on to see those properties in addition to the others that I had sent him.  In the end, our 1, 2 and 3 properties, were the 3 that Mike had added to our list.  The one that we just closed on was number 1 and Mike is the one that found it for us based on his feeling of what he saw and thought we would really like.  He was absolutely right.  A true professional in every sense of the word.  Again, this is how I found Mike by reading a testimonial, so if you are reading this testimonial, you will be glad you did and even happier if you connect with mike.  I can't say enough about him.  A true professional that you will be glad to have at your side showing you properties.  Thanks Mike!
Bruce & Linda V. ~ Connecticut and now a vacation home in Florida 

 I would like to make a few genuine and honest observations about Mike McNamara, Realtor.

I am English and have been involved in the property business as a builder and developer for 30 years, during this time I have met and done business with literally dozens of Estate Agents (Realtors). I have never met anyone in the business like Mike.  He is genuine, honest, reliable and more than helpful in a business in which he is extremely knowledgeable.

I traveled to Florida on 5 separate occasions looking to purchase a second home, again I met with and spoke to many Realtors in this quest.  I met Mike, who is head and shoulders above the rest, and soon all fell into place.  We purchased the house of our dreams at Miromar Lakes.
Mike McNamara is an exceptional man and along with his wife Julie, form a formidable partnership, not only do they go that extra mile, but that extra Marathon to help their clients achieve their dreams.  We certainly have, and in most part it is down to their effort and friendliness.
I have recently returned to England with my daughter after spending a fortnight furnishing the house.  Mike and Julie were there for us at every turn, we cannot thank them enough.

We have become great friends and look forward to seeing them on our return to Florida for Christmas.
IF YOU NEED A REALTOR OR A MATE...phone Mike!
Martin Johnson ~ Stratford England 

 Dear Mike,

It has been over a month since we closed on our property and we cannot let another day slip by without writing to express our sincere gratitude for your handling of our real estate purchase in Miromar Lakes.  

We know a great deal about the world of real estate and have found, like all professions, real estate agents/brokers are comprised of the good, the not-so-good and the bad.  Then there is that oh so rare breed of agent that puts the term “good” to shame.  Is there a single word to describe your exemplary level of professionalism, business integrity, honesty and efficiency?  If there is we haven’t come up with it yet, but we know you fall in that very elite category of excellence in your profession and even that word doesn’t do you justice.  

You took all the work out of real estate buying and turned it into a pleasurable experience and, in our opinion, that’s a Herculean feat.   We have the utmost confidence in your professional abilities and, in fact, have already recommended you to other potential buyers.

We will not hesitate to call upon you for your advice, expertise and assistance in any of our future real estate needs.

With sincere appreciation,
Doug & Diana  

 For those people, who like us, were never thrilled with the service provided by their Realtors, this is for you...

Over the past several years, we have bought, sold or leased many of our properties on our own, primarily because we were so unimpressed with the half-hearted help, multitude of mistakes and simple lack of customer service that our many real estate professionals provided.  When my husband and I needed a realtor in Florida, Mike McNamara's name kept coming up.

We cannot convey to you just how much Mike does for those he works for, and how many details he sees through to the end. What Mike provides for his lucky clients, (most of whom will become friends), is not unlike a luxurious concierge service. Mike personally attended a 4-5 hour home inspection, he organized a wind mitigation inspection, thereby reducing our insurance costs, and once, he was even caught righting a fallen tree in our yard!  He personally conducted many "walk-throughs" and reported back to us, including the final walk through.  Mike even coordinated an impressive group of building professionals to personally show them the issues we were having with our new home, and the best part is...he actually got them to fix it and give us a new warranty!!  He endlessly communicated with us every step, thereby reducing our anxiety at being thousands of miles away.

These are but a few of the examples of what you experience if you ask Mike to be your Realtor.  He has a wide array of expertise in many fields and can assist you with every single aspect of your buying and selling.  Do yourself a favor and get the absolute best there is......you deserve it.
Rob & Heidi  ~ Doylestown, PA
Rob & Heidi have graciously offered to personally speak to potential clients to verify their testimonial. 

What a great Realtor!  A true professional!  I had been looking for a Fort Myers condo for over a year, and without success until I found Mike McNamara, at the suggestion of a client of his.  Previously, I have used other Realtors and was never able to close a deal on a property that I wanted.

I started with Mike while I was still up in Michigan, and told him what I needed.  He sent me suitable listings and asked for my comments so that we could narrow the field.  Really an efficient technique. Mike is most knowledgeable when it comes to area and price, so when I arrived in Fort Myers in January, I contacted him.  We went out one day to view the properties he suggested, based on my criteria, and at the end of the day I had decided on the condo I wanted.  No wasted time!

Mike is an incredible negotiator!  He was dealing with a difficult situation and an out of town owner.  Within days, he was able to lock in the condo I wanted, at the price I wanted to pay. I could not believe it happened so smoothly. It was a really great experience dealing with his mortgage person, as getting a mortgage can be a stressful operation these days.  Mike works with the best!  He has a lovely and efficient office.  Everything is handled smoothly, from inspections to recommendations for redecoration.  If you want to cut down on stress, this is the man for you!

I cannot recommend Mike McNamara highly enough.  He is the quintessential Realtor!  You could not find a better man to work with.  He takes care of all the problems that might arise.  He is great to work with if you are out of state, or here in person.  I feel very fortunate to have found Mike as my Realtor.
Many, many thanks!
Cathie ~ Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Mike, 

When we decided to relocate to Florida, we asked our son-in-law (also a Realtor) who he would recommend we interview.  Without hesitation you and your team were his choice.  That was some of the best advice I've ever received.  I would like to pass that advice on to any prospective clients of yours.

When I first met Mike McNamara, I told him that I wanted a Realtor who would give me his honest opinions, provide frank guidance, and tell me the truth rather than what he thought I wanted to hear.  This is exactly what Mike and his team brings to the table.  We had a short window in which to find the ideal house and we had pre-screened houses in Naples on the internet.  On day one, Mike showed us 4 or 5 of them.  We did not find a winner in the entire bunch.  Meanwhile, Mike was listening to each comment my wife and I made about those homes and by days end, he suggested that what we were really looking for might not be found in Naples. He recommended we look in North Fort Myers.  We agreed and on day two, as he suspected, we found the perfect home.  That was June 28, 2012.  By July 1st, we had a signed contract.  Mike went well beyond the normal "call of duty" for a Realtor.  He helped in obtaining inspections, insurance, surveys, he stayed on top of all the other players in the process, and thanks to Mike and his team - we closed August 6th.  This was the 5th house my wife and I have purchased, so we have a lot of experience working with Realtors.  Mike and his team are, by far, the most professional and diligent real estate agency I have ever worked with.

Whether selling or buying, you CAN NOT go wrong choosing Mike McNamara of RE/MAX Realty Group.
Sincerely,
Terry & Anna W. ~ Maryland & Fort Myers

 Dear Mike, 

We are writing to express our sincere appreciation to you for your advice and expertise with regards to the recent purchase of our retirement home in Fort Myers. Because we are Canadian, we found we needed a lot of support in sorting out the "ins and outs" of purchasing real estate in a different country.We had been searching on our own in South West Florida,  for over three years with no real success. The choices were overwhelming and any real estate purchase seemed risky to us. This spring, we were introduced to you by mutual friends who had recently purchased in the area. It was the best thing that could have happened. We finally had someone whom we could trust and rely on to have our best interests in mind, who was on site and knew the real estate value in the area well. Quite honestly, without your advice and reassurances, we likely would never have bought. You guided us through this maze with patience, professionalism, and understanding. Your support and concern with our satisfaction went well beyond what any other real estate agent has ever done for us before when purchasing a home. We cannot thank you enough.

A big part of our satisfaction with our home purchase has to be the support your wife Julie extended to us as well.  As soon as the sale was confirmed, Julie got involved and offered her very impressive local 'shopping expertise' with regards to furnishings and finishing touches we needed in our home.  The considerable time she spent driving me around and picking up things for us were 'over the top', unexpected, so helpful and very generous on her part.  Many early mornings she kindly picked me up in her SUV and whisked me around to so many stores I was overwhelmed and exhausted by the end of the day, but, we got so much done in an amazingly short period of time.  The stores she recommended were excellent, good quality, reasonably priced and the staff were very nice to deal with.  Even after we had to return to Canada, Julie continued to do her best to finish the decorating of our home for us.  She accepted numerous furniture deliveries for us and even vacuumed the day our window coverings were installed!  All this with no request for reimbursement other than to ensure our overall satisfaction with our home purchase.

Bill and I are thrilled with our new home in a lovely golf community in Fort Myers and look forward to spending our winters as Canadian snowbirds.  It was, without a doubt, the best experience we have had in buying a home ever.  You and Julie know that it takes more than real estate basics to make a house a home and ultimately, that degree of client satisfaction is paramount to you both.  It does not happen without going above and beyond the usual.

Thank you for your considerable expertise, support and friendship.  You make a great team and we can't recommend you highly enough!
Fondly,
Mary Ruth and Bill MacLean  Canada ~ Fort Myers