Client Testimonials

Gladys L. Family

“Living out of state and having not visited our winter home for several years after the passing of my husband Mike reached out via mail and telephone to see if I would be interested in Selling. He stated that he had a Buyer who was very interested in moving into the community in Clermont where the home was located.

After several follow up calls from Mike and him sending written blogs about helping Seniors liquidate their homes, I connected him with my stepson to insure that everything was on the up and up. For me being in my late 80’s everything was done via phone or mail since I did not have a computer or did I text or learn how to retrieve voicemail.

We allowed Mike access given his concerns with the A/C and possible roof leaks. His concerns were real as there were 4 roof leaks throughout the home and the A/C did not work at all. While communicating with both my stepson and I Mike made arrangements to provide us with his Trusted Resource for both roofing and an A/C replacement. He also arranged for an Estate Sale, liquidated the car we had in the garage, got quotes on the Septic and Drain field replacement, made contact with an insurance company since the insurance we had elapsed and had a home inspection conducted so that everyone knew what the issues were with the home.

He also had the home pre-appraised so that we were able to arrive at a fair price for both myself and the potential Buyers.

All in all Mike took care of everything as it took up to 10 months from start to finish to liquidate and Sell our Florida home.

Mike was a godsend for my family and I as he took care of everything while keeping us in the loop on every step of the way. I have never met Mike but he is certainly trustworthy, integrity based and really has his act together working with Seniors. He certainly was a joy to talk to and I would recommend him to any family who has property in Florida while living out of state. He got us top dollar!”

Valerie O. - Mother

“Mike was an Angel! When I turned 93 my mind was made up to quit driving. I reached out to Mike to assist me with donating my car to a charity and he was able to locate a worthy cause. It was emotional when they towed the car away---Mike by my side--- but I knew that would have been what my husband would have wanted done.

I had lived in my townhome for the past 20 years and knew that navigating with a walker and wheelchair it became a constant daily struggle for me. Even having home health care stay overnight 3 times a week helping with showering, preparing some meals and doing some light housekeeping it still was a daily struggle.  I asked Mike for help and did he ever step up to the plate. Not only did he provide me information for 3 different Assisted Living Communities, he arranged for the virtual tours and answered all of my questions. Once a decision was made as to where I wanted to re-locate to Mike took care of the rest.

He sat both my son Joseph and I down to go over the paperwork needed to complete the move to my new Community. He made arrangements with the Doctor, a Mover, a packer/unpacker, set up Spectrum at my new apartment, changed Postal addresses, listed and Sold my townhome in 1 day while having the utilities transferred into the new buyer’s name. He also connected us with an Elder Law Attorney to insure that my directives were put in place for my son Joseph and reviewing my Will so it was updated.  In addition, he took some of my remaining household items that I could not take with me and placed them into an Estate Sale conducted at another one of his Listings. The remainder was packed up by Mike and his team and donated to a local charity.

My son and I are so appreciative for all that Mike did for us while making this transition to an Assisted Living Community. We both own Mike a BIG Thank You for all he did for us!”

Joe O. - Son

“Mike, you truly are a godsend.  I appreciate your expertise in senior care.   You made my mother's transition painless and smooth, from moving concerns of packing and prepping the home for sale, to all the legalities and endless details only you know how to execute for a flawless move.  I especially admire your integrity and honesty.  As a realtor, there is none better.  Thanks for all the extras and the invaluable help and advice you generously provided. Thank You my Friend.”

Linda T.

“I would like to highly recommend Mike Flahaven to any seniors or active adults looking for their retirement home in the greater Orlando area.  Mike went "above and beyond" to make the whole home buying experience as easy as possible.  I bought new construction in an active 55+ community and lived in Pennsylvania, so I couldn't be there for the various walk-thrus or settlement.  Mike served as my eyes and ears, and went regularly to check on the progress of my new home.   He represented me at my settlement as well, and delivered my settlement docs and keys to me personally.  He also took care of the many issues encountered when buying new construction - shipping delays for appliances, remediating items on my punch list, communicating to the builder on my behalf, and advocating for me constantly throughout the whole process.  In addition, Mike has many recommendations for subcontractors (handyman, electrician etc.) who he has personally vetted.  I cannot thank Mike enough for all he has done for me, and I feel like I've also gained a new friend in Florida as well.  For any seniors or active adults out there who are looking to downsize, you will be glad you called Mike Flahaven!”

Tanya K.

“I cannot say enough about how valuable Mike Flahaven has been to our family.  Back in 2013, we were looking for a condo in the UCF area for our daughter. That is when we met Mike.  He helped us find the perfect place.  He gave us great advice to help us make a decision, like driving through the complexes at night and on weekends, and talking to current residents.  Jump ahead to 2017, and it was time to sell the condo.  Mike was there again for us.  He coached us through the process once again, making it easy and convenient for us, as well as ensuring we received top dollar!  Around that same time in 2017, Mike helped us navigate a very difficult change for our family.  My aging parents needed to downsize.  One was on board with idea and one was not.  Mike's knowledge of senior services and downsizing was priceless.  He got us through selling a house, that was not worth what my parents thought it was, purchasing a smaller, nicer place for them, and some financing options we did not know existed.  All the while having to deal with my cranky father...Now my parents do not struggle on a fixed income and are in a much nicer home. 

Although we do not see Mike frequently now, he checks in on us from time to time.  I consider him part of my extended family!  Please reach out to him for your real estate needs, senior or not!  I guarantee you will not be disappointed!”

Flora V. | Jersey City

“Being a senior from NJ, I counted on Mike to help me sell my investment property inOrlando. Mike was professional providing guidance, communicated effectively thru out the process and got me top dollar. He handled everything from the tenant that were in place, hiring a landscaper and made arrangement to repair sliding glass door that was vandalized. If you are from out of the area and need to sell your property, Mike will provide peace of mind during the transaction and after.”

Bobbie S. | Tampa

“As a Senior moving from Orlando to Tampa I would recommend Mike to anybody selling their home or investment property. He was professional, straightforward and communicated effectively throughout the transaction. If it wasn't for his guidance and consistency to keep all parties on task we would have never closed escrow. Choose Mike if you want result.”

Diane D. | Winter Haven

“As a senior moving from Saint Cloud to Winter Haven, I relied on Mike to assist me in all aspects of the sale of my home. I reached out to Mike for his recommendations with a Moving Company and Financial Planner. I found him to be honest, trustworthy and dependable. He kept me informed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the entire transaction and I knew I could rely on him to resolve any problems that arose. His guidance and advice were invaluable. I would certainly recommend Mike to anyone who is either or buying or selling a home. He is very knowledgeable and understands all aspects of the real estate business.”

Carol J. | Davenport

“The minute Mike entered our home we felt secure in the knowledge that we had chosen the right person to handle the sale of our house. Mike was attentive and confident, hearing our thoughts and communicating patiently and clearly. Though there were a few 'hiccups' along the way, Mike was on top of everything; keeping us informed with each step. We appreciated his time, knowledge and expertise. We felt comfortable with the entire process and very satisfied with the result. Thank you, Mike!”

Peter & Carmen

“Just a brief note to thank you for helping us sell my sister in law’s property in Maitland recently. We had advice from another realtor in the area to list the property at a significantly lower price than we thought the property was worth. They were more interested in a quick sale than selling the property at a fair price. You got us 565K and they wanted to list it for under 500K. There were many small details with the transaction that you expertly handled for us. You promptly responded to our needs and concerns. We highly recommend your services.”