Pat O'Brien & Associates Real Estate

"I always felt that you were working to push the house with your advertising, not just waiting for someone to show up. Very professional and in tune with the market."

"Pat O'Brien & Associates do a great job before, during, and after the sale."

"All around great job! JP navigated the transaction around a few obstacles and was able to get the deal done. He was extremely responsive and attentive to all of my questions and concerns. He was great to work and made the experience an enjoyable one. JP is hard working and what I really liked about him is that if he didn't know an answer, he would tell you he didn't know but he would talk to the right people and get you an answer. So refreshing as compared to some agents that just tell you what you want to hear. JP is very honest and hardworking. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone to buy or sell their home."

"Pat and his employees are genuinely good people with a client-comes-first approach. During our many years owning up in Boyne City, we learned how Pat O'Brien Real Estate gave back to the community via numerous charitable organization. That speaks volumes about who they are. I consider Pat a friend and always stop by their Boyne office when I am downtown."

"Professional and personable service…[Jim] was always eager to provide information on listings and sales and waited patiently for us to reach a time when we were ready to sell. His thoroughness, attention to detail and constant communication make the process quick and quite effortless. He was a pleasure to work with and an outstanding realtor. If we ever need an agent in northern Michigan again, you can be assured it will be Jim."

"I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I truly appreciate you and the job you did selling my aunt’s home for me. Your knowledge of the market in this area, the comparisons you showed me and your honesty and professionalism set the price that was both right for my aunt and a buyer, which led to five offers within one week of being on the market. You kept me updated on everything through the whole process and every decision was made in the best interest of my aunt. But it wasn’t only the selling of the house, your guidance and patience in helping me split the parcel and sell the wetlands was above and beyond. You were always there to answer my endless questions, guide me and keep me positive. Your caring and concern for my aunt and taking the time to ask about my family meant the world to me. I can’t thank you enough for everything you did. I will be keeping in touch because not only were you a wonderful real estate agent you have become a good friend."

"Steve has helped us with 4 property transactions and has gone above and beyond in every instance. He has met on our behalf with the tax review board to have our property taxes lowered; arranged for and overseen the move of belongings from one property to another while we were out of town; managed the sale of a family estate dealing with 5 brothers and plenty of opinions. I couldn't recommend Steve more highly. He seems to know every piece of property and most of the people in Charlevoix and is responsive regardless of day of the week or time."

“Thank you again for your diligent work! You are the best of the best!”

"Simply put, working with JP was a true pleasure, from the first contact on the phone, until even after the closing. Extremely easy to work with, as well as very thorough on every detail. I will always recommend him to all my friends, family, and associates."

"Now that we’ve started settling into the new house in Harbor Springs, both Jeannette and I wanted to tell you how very much we enjoyed working with JP Gerster on the purchase. JP is truly a delight, and a credit to your company. He is knowledgeable, energetic, friendly, and generous with his time. No question was ever too much for him and no task too great. We have worked with a number of real estate agents in four states through the years and I am happy to be able to tell you that JP has been the most helpful, and the nicest, of all. We wish him much success in the years ahead."

"Pat and his staff have tremendous knowledge of local real estate values. We found Pat to be very honest, has a no-pressure approach and we enjoyed working with him. I would encourage potential buyers and sellers to use Pat O'Brien & Associates."

"He is always about what we can do; never saying what we can't do... I had the feeling they were working just as hard on my deal as they would on a multi-million dollar deal. That made me feel important."

"I have to say you have been the most sincere and easiest agent to work with up north. It has been very frustrating as you and I spoke. I believe I have finally found myself an agent that I can get into a confident referral base with. THANK GOODNESS!!"

"Being new to the area we relied on JP to find us the right house in the right neighborhood. He did an excellent job finding what we wanted! JP contacted us regarding this house almost immediately after it was listed and scheduled a showing the same day. If JP hadn’t contacted us so quick the house would have been sold to another party before we had a chance to make an offer. Thanks again JP"

"It was a pleasure both meeting and working with you Pat. Thank you so very much for all your help...and for going the extra mile! You were highly knowledgeable and extremely attentive."

"Five Stars ! I don’t give this rating lightly; JP really earned & deserves it. He works hard at developing relationships with both buyer & sellers. He kept the “deal” alive during some very unexpected issues, by working with both sides and developing solutions that worked."

"JP did an excellent job helping us go through the negotiations of a tricky vacant land purchase in Northern Michigan. The property was completely land-locked (no legal access for driveway) and he was both patient and diligent through the process of putting the deal together with his seller and a neighbor to bring together a larger parcel with great road frontage. If you are looking for an organized, responsive and focused real estate agent… JP is your guy."

"We want to thank you for your professionalism and real estate knowledge. I firmly believe that you understood our needs, made sure to price the house fairly for us and the new buyers. Honestly, it could not have been an easier process."

“Thank you so much for helping us find the right home. We appreciate all the effort you put in for us.”

"Top Grade - 10. Excellent communication and commitment to the task."

"Thank you for all your hard work to make our dream come true."

“Thanks for finding our home and for all the work from start to finish!”

“Thank you so much for ‘guiding’ us through the process of Missouri to Michigan living!”

"Pat always kept me advised on what was happening, not just with my house but in the Charlevoix/Boyne City market. He was very hands-on and proactive."

“Thank you for all your time and assistance as we looked for property.”

"Everyone we worked with was helpful and organized. Questions were answered in a timely manner. We enjoyed the whole experience."

"Working with Pat was amazing. Always communicated feedback. He handled himself in a very professional manner."

"He told us what to do - called and kept us up to date on everything. Very helpful!"

Our experience selling our home with Pat O'Brien & Associates was fruitless. This agency is a strong team of professionals committed to providing a seamless transition from "selling" to "sold." Pat is an amazing leader who is generous to all he works with in his knowledge and expertise.

"You and Mark are highly thought of in northern Michigan. [Both of you] were spot on in communicating with me - I was always informed. You were the best Realtors that I ever worked with."

"Sound advice, professional marketing, wide audience, many years of experience - honest!"

Pat was always available to show us houses, even on short notice. He never put pressure on us to buy any houses. He also never made us feel like we were an inconvenience but rather provided wise counsel. We felt like he understood the type of house we were dreaming of for our family and ultimately found it!"

"Pat is working with your interests in mind. Pat is a professional and very good at what he does. If I have any future real estate deals, I won't hesitate to call Pat."

"Pat and Jim made sure that there was very little work to be done on our part. Everything was handled remotely and we were very pleased with the process."

"Pat was accessible. Patient to explain the selling process. Knows the area very well. Good location in Boyne City..high traffic area for posting photos. Support staff was helpful and people smile in your office."

"Pat O'Brien sold our house very quickly! He and his staff were professional and helpful in every way. We can't imagine working with anyone else!"

On a scale of one to ten.... "The best!!!"

"You had showed us a property in the spring, and I got a good feeling from you..." The ultimate purchase was "Easier - you did a great job with all the details."

"Pat's experience and personality made it a great and easy experience."

"Amazingly, the house-buying process was a pleasure! Pat's honesty and professionalism ensured the transaction was handled smoothly from beginning to end. In addition, every person we dealt with connected with the O'Brien office was responsive, courteous, and friendly. This process was very professionally handled, with courtesy and friendliness throughout the process."

"We have had 45 or more transactions in Michigan and Florida. Pat and Team is one of the best, if not the best, we have ever encountered. Helped us stage, mow, clean up, etc. This would have been very hard for us as we are not from the area." Chose to work with Pat because of "polite follow-up, persistence, expert representation." Will most remember "fun, friendly conversations."

The process was easy. You were always there to answer our questions.