Pat O'Brien & Associates Real Estate

"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."

"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!”

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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!!"

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

"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.”

"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!”

"I would fully endorse you as a top shelf realtor any time, and please don’t hesitate to ask if there is ever anything I can do for you. It was a pleasure working with you. Enjoy your summer!!"

“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."

"You were very communicative and professional. Always willing to spend time toward making the transaction happen and toward us finding our dream vacation home. Why did you choose me to help you with the purchase of this property? Knowledge of the market. Friendliness. Availability. What will you remember most from our working together? Your positive and professional attitude."

"You made our “buying process” so much easier…we love looking at the water and the gorgeous sunsets…Have a great day Brett and thanks again for all your help"

"Brett – thank you – great service!"

"You brought new meaning to “above & beyond” on getting our condo sold & closed!! Thank you so very much for all you did to make it happen. Again, we both appreciated your professionalism & your sensitivity you showed to us throughout this entire journey. We hope we will be able to refer business your way in the future."

"We want you to know how much we appreciate all you did for us and the extreme consideration you gave us. We couldn’t have wished for a more professional yet personally-committed to us realtor. Thank you so much and much success to you in the future. With your knowledge, sincerity, and charm, you will achieve whatever you desire."

"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."

"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."

"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 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!!!"

"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 technicalities of selling was made easier thanks to Karlee… I always felt she was on my side, ready to run interference for me as needed. I know I could always turn to her with any questions/concerns and she would understand and give me the information I’d need. Her kindness and reassurance was most helpful and she was very quick to return my calls."