Michael Quinones

★★★★★
"Michael Quinones was fantastic and went above and beyond the call of duty in helping us sell our rental property." - Bruce K

★★★★★
"If you are looking for an incredible realtor with decades of experience in Austin, Michael is your guy. We were so lucky to work with Michael while purchasing our first home. He was incredibly proactive starting with our very first email exchange and quickly set up time to understand our specifications and find homes that fit the bill. This was a refreshing experience after getting the cold shoulder from several other realtors. Michael did a lot of in-depth research on the homes and neighborhoods we were interested in and provided valuable advice as we put in our first offer. He listened to our concerns and clearly cared about ensuring we were making a wise financial decision. He also has great connections with trustworthy and affordable service pros in the area which helped us to sail through our option period. Michael is extremely communicative, thoughtful, and kind which goes a long way in this grueling market. We won't hesitate to work with Michael again and refer him to anyone who needs a realtor!" - Lauren O.

★★★★★
"My wife and I couldn't be happier with Michael and the process of buying and selling our house, during these times, and in Austin. His knowledge and preparedness were the main factors that made this process a success- everything from improvements to our house for selling, paperwork navigation, and his market research and insight into buying a house. His calm and supportive mentality was also a huge benefit to us, as he kept us grounded for expectations and stress. This process and home purchase were a huge benefit to us, and Michael was part of that equation. " - Michael T.

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Michael Quinones and Compass. Buying and selling a home is stressful enough. Having a great agent is the only way to make it through! Michael helped us through every step of the process--information, advice, answers, options. He explained everything from A to Z and ensured we were confident in the choices we made in navigating the market. We could not have managed without him! He listened to our needs, concerns, and questions, all with genuine care, patience, supportive and calm energy, and a sense of humor (let's all find some joy and laughs whenever we can!). Everything from well-targeted property searches to beautiful home updates to better sell our house, to each step of the closing details and what to expect. Thank you, Michael!" - Sarah R.

★★★★★
"Dave and I have been meaning to write a testimonial for so long about Michael Quinones, and every time we sat down to write it, we couldn’t find the right words to describe the enormity of his work ethic, care, and guidance provides. The home buying process is not an easy one, especially in Austin. When we put a bid on our house, it was the week that Covid hit Austin. Everything was changing day by day, and it was a really overwhelming time. We couldn’t imagine doing this process and finding our first home with anyone other than Michael. He was calm during a very overwhelming time and was always three steps ahead and often taking the brunt of the back-and-forth because he knew through and through what we wanted and what was most important to us and where our limitations were. That’s because Michael listens. I mean, he really listens and takes the time to make sure we were always on the same page, that we clearly knew the process and that we were always aligned in our game plan. It’s now a year later, and he still checks in and is even helping to provide guidance as we are working through getting our home repaired after the Texas winter storm. And during this winter storm, we put a call out on FB for a generator during a blackout as our home flooded from a burst water heater, and Michael was the first person to connect us with someone who could help. His work ethic is just unreal, and it’s really because he cares and knows what it takes in this type of market. He’s just one of the kindest human beings I’ve ever met. We are so thankful and grateful for Michael and give him the highest recommendation. We love our home, and we love our realtor and friend for life, Michael Quinones." - Linda S. + Dave G.

★★★★★
"I worked with Michael Quinones on buying my first house, and it was the best decision I could have made. Three years ago, I contacted a different Realtor and real estate company about the potential of me buying a home, and I was quickly dissuaded by the cash needed at closing. However, from the first moment I spoke to Michael, he was nothing but encouraging about the opportunities for me as a first time home buyer. Through him, I learned that I didn't have to have 20% down at closing and that there were a number of programs for first-time homebuyers. He answered every single question along the way and even said I could always contact him if I had any questions at all about the house. I just closed a week ago on my house and couldn't be happier with Michael or Compass! " - Tori O.

★★★★★
"Michael is amazing to work with. I'm so grateful I had him on my side while buying my first home. He removes the stress from house hunting and the entire buying process because he is an experienced, extremely knowledgeable professional and has a very calming disposition. He communicates what is necessary, knows your wants and needs, and then works his magic to get you the home of your dreams. You can't go wrong working with Michael." - Christine W.

★★★★★
"Michael was fantastic to work with, and we cannot say enough good things about him! He was patient, kind, and composed throughout the entire buying process. He carefully listened to everything we wanted in our new home and provided thoughtful and honest feedback every step of the way. Michael was always available and responsive to us, even after the sale was complete. He connected us with several trusted experts and contractors and followed through after the work was complete to be sure we were happy with the results. He went above and beyond the service we expected from a Realtor, and we couldn’t be happier." - Chelsea E.

★★★★★
"Michael has been utterly fantastic in helping us find our new home. This is the fourth home (and finally our first as a buyer) that Michael has helped us find, and he has shown his passion and enthusiasm no matter the scale of the home nor the price. He’s always approachable and honestly goes well beyond what I could have ever imagined a Realtor would do for us. I recommend Michael to anyone I know who is considering moving or buying a home, and I’ll certainly be recommending him to people for as long as he’s in the business. My wife and I couldn’t feel in safer hands, and transitioning into being homeowners couldn’t feel any easier than it has with Michael’s guidance." - Gregory D.

★★★★★
"Everyone must work with Michael Quinones. He is fantastic! Knowledgeable. Handy. Available. Patient. Helpful. (SO SO helpful.) As a first time homebuyer, he led me through so much information that was easy for me to digest and helped me feel confident in my decisions. If I ever had any questions about the process, he always had an answer. If I had questions on repairs needed in homes, he would help me with rough estimates on how much repairs would be so I could make a better decision and help me find contractors for the job! As a born and raised Austinite, he KNOWS Austin. He has his finger on the market. He has done his homework. He will not steer you wrong. You can trust that you're getting nothing but the best when you use him as your realtor. Michael went above and beyond for us. In something that is completely new, it was the most comforting experience I could ask for. I knew someone had my back in all things. He has forever earned our business, and we look forward to many more years ahead, working alongside him." - Allison B.

★★★★★
"Michael has been with our family through every major real estate transaction. When my wife and I were buying our first house, Michael trudged with us to over two dozen different places over the course of an extended time until we found and secured the right fit for our family. All the while he exemplified competence, patience, and always put our interest in getting the right home squarely first.
Later, when it was time to buy my mom a home in Austin, we again turned to Michael, and again he guided us, this time through a purchase of a different kind of property in a different part of town with the same competence, patience, and honesty. When it was time to rent that property, Michael was able to provide practical and timely advice on preparing and marketing the property, allowing us to secure strong tenants in short order.
In each instance, we came out ahead financially and psychologically thanks to Michael's experience and diligent work. Michael is one of the true good guys in the real estate industry. He combines incredible experience and insight with incredible concern for the interests of his clients. His family is part of our family and I strongly encourage anyone needing help buying, selling, or renting a home in central Texas to give Michael a call. You're going to really appreciate what having a friend in the business can do for you." - Erin + Marwan E.

★★★★★
"I purchased my first home with Michael and I later rented it out. It’s Austin and it’s easy to be a landlord, right?
A few years later, I remember walking into that home with Michael Quinones on a tour designed to make the home ready for sale. What we walked into made my heart skip a beat.
My first home, the home I had updated with my dad, was a wreck. Holes in the drywall, torn carpet with exposed concrete, and a bathtub we don’t speak about. I began to lose my composure when I looked at Michael.
Michael wasn’t fazed. He had seen this before and probably worse. What was a major event for me was Tuesday to him.
What I appreciate about Michael are two things: he sees things from his clients' point of view and he takes ownership of a situation.
Michael indicated immediately, “this is worth fixing, it will cost this much,” or “don’t bother, leave it as is.” Then he proceeded to get bids on the repair work that was needed. Notice I didn’t write that Michael told me to get a bid, he said, “I know a team, I will have them here tomorrow.” And he did. It was close to what Michael quoted me on the walkthrough too. Their work was fantastic and I later used them on my family home.
We sold the house in 4 days.
I’ve bought three houses with Michael and he still gives me advice that sometimes isn’t in his own financial interest. He still helps with repairs on homes or recommends people that can do the work.
He is an honest person who I hope I communicated goes far beyond a normal Realtor. I view him as a partner and a friend and would recommend him to family, friends and strangers alike." - Joel S.

★★★★★
"Michael is hands down the best agent we've worked with. He worked with us patiently for 2 years while we were looking for our second home. He was always available for brainstorming and advice but never pushy. He was respectful of our taste preferences, helped us figure out the right renovations to do to sell our first home, it goes on and on. It feels more like a good friend or family member helped us than an agent." - Ryan V.

★★★★★
"Michael Quinones, I wanted to tell you what a great job I think you have done on this purchase. I am so glad that we crossed paths!" - Kent W.

★★★★★
"We weren't sure what our property was worth. Michael Quinones protected our interests from the investors and sold our property for top dollar before we had to pay our property taxes! He helped us with the affidavits too. Thanks again Michael!" - Angie + Robert S.

★★★★★
"Michael Quinones, your service was fantastic. We really enjoyed working with you. Thank you for your time and hard work! You helped us in so many ways. We were so pleased with your level of service and expertise we will recommend you to anyone we know looking for a house in Austin. Thanks for everything!" - Jeremiah + Michelle G.

★★★★★
"Michael Quinones is such an amazing guy - he was the realtor that helped find our lovely house and has been such a generous friend and person to us ever since! Thank you so much!" - Stephen B.