Michael Winestone

Michael Winestone

Real Estate Advisor | Divorce Strategist | DRE# 01962276

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Specialties

Divorce Real Estate Strategist
Collaborative Family Law Certification - Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association 

Education

Humber College (Toronto, Canada) | Police Foundations (2000)
Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) | Business
Ryerson University (Toronto, Canada) | Organized Crime (specialization course)

FAA Private Pilot Certificate (2014) | High Performance/Complex Endorsements

Charity

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) Charitable Foundation | Current Vice-President 

Angel Flight West - Member
About Michael
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Michael is the Founder and Team Leader of The Winestone Group...an ultra high-touch full service real estate team out of Santa Monica, California.  The Winestone Group services the Greater Los Angeles Area, Ventura County, Orange County and Riverside County, as well as maintains collaborative partnerships within most major cities in California.  

Michael is a recognized expert in the practice of divorce based real estate sales across Southern California. Attorneys, mediators and other legal professionals have come to rely on the knowledge, systems, responsibilities as a fiduciary, and his ability to handle complex matters during the course of a divorce sale.

Many unique benefits are found in Michael's extensive experience and knowledge of the psychology of divorce, dealing with high conflict people and a deep understanding of family law and how it relates to property. Using a proprietary methodology and relationship building to produce the results needed in a divorce situation, family law attorneys and their clients find this level of servicing to be imperative to success within their cases.

His collaboration with Compass has created incredible strength in the listing and selling of homes throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area and he is grateful for the opportunity to provide such servicing to such a dynamic marketplace. With over 15 years of experience in handling both Divorce and Trust/Probate transactions, Michael is able to combine a unique platform that includes a detailed full-service listing and marketing process along with the integration of proprietary systems such as the Conflict Resolution Program and Aviation Integration, both of which help ensure the highest level of support to everyone involved in a transaction.

Michael's authenticity and passion for the work is a direct result of the innate desire to make a positive impact of those he serves.

Michael is a licensed pilot, dedicated husband and father, as well as highly involved with numerous family law support organizations, including Vice-President of the Association Of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) Charitable Foundation. 


Michael's Testimonials

LinkedIn and Personal Reviews

"Mr. Winestone’s services were enlisted to assist with a real property transaction in a highly contested dissolution proceeding. Mr. Winestone’s calm demeanor, professionalism, and knowledge of real property transactions were instrumental in the resolution of the pivotal issue involved in the matter. I would recommend Mr. Winestone as a valuable resource to any family law attorney handling real property issues." - Certified Family Law Specialist (CLFS), Pasadena, California


"I strongly endorse Michael Winestone’s work and view him as a “go to” professional for real estate issues for divorcing couples. I referred two divorced clients to Michael to assist them in selling property that the two of them continued to own together. In addition to being an outstanding real estate broker, Michael was able to navigate the emotional minefield of the parties’ relationship and the ongoing conflict between the two of them. I was very impressed with Michael’s empathy, problem solving skills, and ability to manage the parties’ often conflicting interests. From my perspective, Michael went above and beyond in his work with them and was able to successfully broker a sale which was challenging on many levels." - Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and Mediator, Westside LA


"Michael was available pretty much at all times of the day, providing quick and clear responses to my multitude of questions. You get a real sense that Michael is genuinely interested in helping make the process as positive as possible, and nothing seemed like it was too much trouble. I will happily recommend Michael to anyone I know who is looking for a realtor." - Buyer Client, West Hollywood, CA


"Maximizing the net proceeds of sale on the family residence was a breeze with Michael. He worked amicably with the other party's selected broker and it was a win-win for all." - Family Law Attorney, Westside LA


"Michael is extremely honest and ethical with everything he does and it truly shows. He only wants what is best for his clients and does everything to make that happen. I can’t thank him enough and would recommend him over and over to everyone!" - Seller Client, Marina Del Rey, CA


"Michael gave first-class real estate advisory service in the sale of my Santa Monica property. Michael is a consummate real estate professional with expert experience, skills and demeanor and was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Michael." - Seller Client, Santa Monica, CA


"Mike is an absolute lifesaver. Both divorce and selling a house can be traumatic, and even more so, when dealing with them at the same time. While divorce involves a litany of paperwork and countless negotiations, Mike takes the headache of selling the house out of that equation. He was essential to selling my home harmoniously. The key to Mike’s success is that he takes the time to understand the full context of your situation, rather than looking at it as simply selling a house. Mike is able to take everything into account and devise a tailored strategy. With that level of understanding, he is able to clearly communicate and effectively negotiate with co-agents in order to get the deal done - quickly and cost-effectively. No matter what the issue, Mike is an amazing resource who can think laterally in reaching a creative solution. I can’t recommend him highly enough." - Seller Client, Hollywood


"We had the pleasure of working with Michael on the sale of a condominium in the Westwood area (after having it listed with someone else for over one year!) When we met, he was personable, professional and very knowledgeable of the market. He listened to our concerns, answered our questions. He clearly described his marketing plan and his justification for the listing price as well as recommendations on preparing the unit for listing. Michael followed through on all of his promises and successfully sold the condo within his projected time frame. He was there to help us from the time we signed the listing agreement until the close of escrow. We highly recommend Michael." - Seller Client, Westwood CA


"Michael is more than an agent, he is an incredible mentor.”" - Buyer Client, West Hollywood


"Michael was amazing to work with. He took the time to understand what we needed and then coached and guided us through the process. We bought in an incredibly competitive market. It was clear his reputation for being trustworthy and relationships in the market were the reason we were able to get the house we wanted. I fully trust Michael always had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend him." - Buyer Client, Santa Monica

Google Reviews

★★★★★
"I cannot recommend Mike enough for all your real estate needs. Not only is he excellent at his career and will work endlessly for you but his expertise is incredible. I have had the privilege of buying and selling homes with Mike and I wouldn't use anyone else. Also he is just a great guy! He has helped me beyond the real estate ventures we did. I still call him for advice to this day!" - Seller Client, West LA

★★★★★
"We have worked with Michael Winestone in connection with the sale of several properties. Each time, he and his team exhibited the utmost professionalism coupled with extensive knowledge and understanding of the business and how to get things done in a way most advantageous to their client. This, along with the fact that they are very easy to work with and truly care about their clients, make Michael and his team the very best choice for anyone looking to buy or sell a property" - Real Estate Attorney & Mediator/Seller Client, San Fernando Valley

★★★★★
"Michael, provided expert advice and guidance with renting our condo for a 2022 summer rental. Michael gave first class service ending with offering and selecting renters that we were delighted with and a rental rate we were very happy with. Michael is your person for professional real estate guidance and services." - Rental and Seller Client, Santa Monica

★★★★★
"I strongly endorse Michael Winestone’s work and view him as a “go to” professional for real estate issues for divorcing couples. I referred two divorced clients to Michael to assist them in selling property that the two of them continued to own together. In addition to being an outstanding real estate broker, Michael was able to navigate the emotional minefield of the parties’ relationship and the ongoing conflict between the two of them. I was very impressed with Michael’s empathy, problem solving skills, and ability to manage the parties’ often conflicting interests. From my perspective, Michael went above and beyond in his work with them and was able to successfully broker a sale which was challenging on many levels." - Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and Mediator, Westside LA

★★★★★
"Michael was able to find exactly what I was looking for in a really tough market. Not only did he help me seal the deal, but his due diligence reading through all the documents and dealing with all the parties involved was what made this a wonderful experience for me." - Buyer Client, Brentwood

★★★★★
"I highly recommend working with Mike Winestone. He knows what he is doing, gets things done quickly and efficiently and is also fun to work with!" - Certified Family Law Specialist/Buyer Client, San Gabriel Valley