September 29, 2022
Dear Mike, This is long overdue! We wanted to thank you so much for being our realtor in selling of our West Los Angeles home in 2021.
When we first came to you, we thought we had plenty of time to sell our home as we would be obtaining a loan for the new home (or so we thought). We were notified in November that our new home would be completed in February and we were required to close on 2/24/2021.
We advised our “lender” who was going to finance our new home loan only to find out that he could not. Pressure was on to sell our West Los Angeles home before the closing of escrow on our new home. This was in the height of Covid-19 as well. You stepped up your efforts and arranged showings the first week in January 2021. Several weekends of showings using the Covid-19 protocol.
We received an offer within the first 2 weeks and signed the deal. I wish it were that easy…. Our potential buyer used every trade inspection known to man. The buyer was even concerned with the way the water from the gutters went through the down spouts.
Mike you are our hero, you went on the roof with the hose running water in the gutters to show that in fact the downspouts were clear. Through this entire process you kept us informed and you were there to answer all our questions and ease our concerns.
Again, we thank you and we look forward to working with you on the last property in West Los Angeles to sell.
Sincerely,
Laural & Bart Carrillo
Carson City, NV
January, 2022
Recently I was given the unexpected task of settling my late cousin’s estate which included two homes in Westwood. I own a thriving business so I didn’t have time to deal with all of the details that come with selling property.
Luckily, I’ve known Mike for many years as a customer and a solid person. When I told Mike about my situation, he told me not to worry and that he would take care of everything.
I was truly amazed as how quickly he sprang into action. He put together a plan to sell the first house which included getting rid of all the personal items left behind and putting the house in order for sale. We received multiple offers and sold over asking.
The second house was more challenging since there was a long term tenant occupying the property. Mike negotiated a settlement with the tenant which allowed us to show the property, receive 15 offers and sell it for $400,000 over asking.
I am so grateful for Mike’s assistance in selling these two properties. His experience, command of the marketplace and negotiating skills minimized the drama and headache normally associated with probate sales. I highly recommend him for any real estate needs and would use him again in a heartbeat.
Thanks again Mike !!
Marc
September, 2021
When settling my parents’ estate, Mike assisted us above and beyond the call of a realtor. A family member had hired a lawyer and had forced my parents’ house to be sold on the market.
To make a long story short, Mike represented us in purchasing the home. Lawyers and realtors were saying that it could not be done; we have to let the house go. Even when faced with this difficult situation, Mike represented us in our bid for the home.
Mike succeeded in securing our purchase of the home. I believe it would not have happened without Mike’s assistance. We highly recommend Mike Cockinos.
Mike is always on top of it!
Sandy and Danny
August 2021
Mike is extremely helpful and kind. He is professional, well spoken and on top of his field. He is also supported by a very powerful team who helped us, as first time home buyers, in getting our loan and making the entire transaction so simple.
Mike’s punctuality, knowledge, consistency and patience made the entire process straight forward and pleasant. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in the market to purchase or sell a property.
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Sami Maalouf, PE
August 2021
Mike Cockinos helped us resolve a very difficult real estate transaction. During the process his experience especially in dealing with interpersonal issues helped us avoid pitfalls in our negotiations with a very difficult party. While the transaction didn’t require his services as a real estate broker, he referred us to a fantastic lender and an exceptional escrow company that he had a number of years experience with. We highly recommend Mike to anyone who is contemplating buying or selling a house. He is one of the good guys.
Randy and Marie West Los Angeles
January 2021
Dear Mike,
You did so much to make the impossible possible I don’t where to begin. The situation was daunting and overwhelming. The property itself presented numerous challenges—piles and piles of stuff everywhere , a dilapidated house, a problematic landscape, uncooperative, hostile occupants, These were numerous overwhelming problems for me to take on alone. Unlike other realtors who might only advise what problems need fixing, you always have solutions, and dependable and economical resources, to recommend as well. Along with what I have found to be very reliable market advice.
But what really amazes me, is you not only go above and beyond recommending solutions and providing great resources cultivated over many years, but also actually help and entirely make those solutions happen. You negotiated and obtained quotes, scheduled work, met and supervised workers, even jumped in with a wrench and offered a hand to move furniture yourself! You also have and are willing to utilize great people skills to manage difficult personalities, like those in this transaction who always seemed to be looking for something to increase the difficulty of each other’s lives. Your dedication and dependability was also especially helpful with the property.
As usual, you were on top of everything, going the extra mile, physically driving by the property regularly and updating me on what was happening there, daily checking in with all the parties, ensuring everyone was happy and that escrow and title and all remained on track. You were on top of every deadline with great strategy advice when the other side was late or making unreasonable demands. Your around the clock availability to deal with issues going sideways is beyond all expectations.
In sum, from beginning to end, from assessing the market and strategizing a price, to negotiating problems during marketing and during our escrow, your advice always proved reliable and creative. There wasn’t a problem you couldn’t find a solution to nor a solution you would allow to fail. Your determination, dedication, reliability, willingness to go above and beyond, great people skills, hands-on approach, and years of cultivating dependable, economical resources, made the impossible possible—the selling of a very challenging property for a price beyond what many others I consulted thought possible.
Thank you for again pulling off a miracle!
Best, Lee
October 2020
Dear Mike,
My wife and I wanted to follow up and thank you for your amazing and tireless efforts in handling our recently “just sold” Brentwood property. You were always there and on time to show us listings, to answer our questions and even provide referrals to electrical contractors should we need that down the road. We love our new property and it was a snap to make the deal because of your professionalism and diligence.
Thank you again Mike for everything, you are a “Realtors Realtor!”
Very sincerely,
Bradford and Alexandra Barrett
October 2020
I am so very happy I picked Mike to sell my Westwood property. Mike made sure all of the people involved were respected and happy! It was a hard sell. There were the easements, the encroachments, the age of the building, but everything turned out successfully because of Mike Cockinos’ skill and perseverance. Also, like myself, Mike had grown up in the area and understands all its pluses and it’s limitations. Thank you Mike for getting the job done professionally!
Sincerely,
Maryann Grami
November 15, 2019
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with pleasure and confidence that I endorse Mike Cockinos for his success in the marketing and selling of my parents’ family home of 42 years.
I was first introduced to Mike–not as an initial interview for a broker–but upon a visit he paid to my house several years prior. Through our extended conversation, Mike impressed me with his his breadth of knowledge, his personable nature, and his experience of also being native to the West Los Angeles area. It was only later, when the need arose, that I opted to invite Mike for a formal interview in representing our family trust in the sale of the property. Over the years, we had been solicited by numerous brokers–many of whom I had met–but I remained particularly impressed with Mike.
During his initial presentation to us, Mike submitted for our review what we agreed was a wise marketing strategy, appropriate to the area and its potential buyers. Once retained as our agent, Mike was impressively hands-on and instrumental in preparing the property for sale, from presenting reasonable, cost-effective enhancements to referrals of reliable contractors and service providers. His repeated visits to the property assured things were progressing smoothly and also allowed for a continuing assessment of our strategy.
I consulted Mike frequently for advice, presenting questions and voicing concerns, mostly stemming my naiveté as a first-time home seller. Mike didn’t skip a beat. He was readily available for meeting and if not, would let me know when he was. On the rare occasion Mike didn’t have specific knowledge to a question, he would get back to me promptly with an answer. His predictability, alone, was one aspect of Mike’s nature I came to value greatly-given the busy timeline of pre-listing tasks needing completion—and it allowed me to set goals and attend to my own schedule. Mike would not hesitate to reach out to other entities involved in the property sale, both to provide information and to help assure that all parties were of the same understanding. Mike was informative and patient in his review of the countless documents required throughout the process.
The necessary sale my parents’ home of nearly a half century was a challenging time for myself and family members, a vulnerability of sorts felt by us in wanting the process to be smooth, efficient, and as expeditious as possible. I must say that Mike exceeded our expectations with his integrity, professionalism, and the personal nature of his service to us.
I look forward to contacting Mike for a anticipated future purchase of property.
Sincerely,
Scott Shipman
August 28, 2018
Mike Cockinos has represented me on three real estate transactions worth millions of dollars. I keep looking to him because of his professionalism, experience, and fairness. Mike is a straight shooter, so you know you are getting sound advice and being well represented. Highly recommended!
Nick Pappas
July 2017
Mike, Your thoughtfulness and generosity towards us, not to mention your hours spent on the home’s marketing and sale is quite humbling. We are deeply grateful for every detail you tended to and the safe navigating of this matter through somewhat new “waters” to us.
Thank you and blessings always to you!
Sherry
We recently listed our apartment building in Santa Monica CA. for sale with Mike Cockinos of Coldwell Banker in Brentwood. It was the wisest decision we could have made. Mike is the consummate professional. He knows the area, the values of the properties, and his many years of experience in the business helped us through a very tedious escrow process, achieving both the price and the terms we wanted. He advertised our property advantageously, negotiated with skill, and kept us informed about the progress of our sale at all times. He was honest, courteous, and caring for our welfare throughout the entire process. We could not have chosen a better person to handle our sale. We highly recommend him, without reservation.
James and Faye Demetriou.
June 2017
September 3, 2015
We Miss You, Mike
Sometimes, you don’t develop a true appreciation for excellence until you’ve had a chance to experience mediocrity in full force. That’s why we miss you, Mike.
For all your other clients, they should know that your professionalism and deep understanding of the real estate business just aren’t that common. True, Marilyn and I have had the benefit of doing three deals with you when we were in Southern California, but it was bittersweet. You spoiled us. So when we just finished our most recent deal in Northern California, retiring from our two-story home to a single-story and age-restricted community more conducive to our circumstances and stage in life, we couldn’t help but wonder why none of the people in either the buying or selling ends of both deals could hold a candle to you.
Maybe the first clue was that they don’t really know and work their farms the way you do. Out here, every realtor seems to let the multiple listing do the work for them. They don’t bother getting the word out through realtor caravans or otherwise pushing properties through any of the effort that requires hard work and planning — your trademarks.
Then there are the unkept promises. Everyone claims he or she will stick with the client through assorted tortures by lenders and title company representatives. So far, after a dozen deals across multiple states, we have found you are the only one who actually comes through on such a promise. Everyone else has been mysteriously pulled away at the last minute and unable to show up. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Your counterpart realtors just realize that it is then too late for us to back out and that they have nothing to gain by inconveniencing themselves at that point. This, of course, just isn’t your style. If Mike gives his word, Mike delivers. It’s that plain and simple. And it is increasingly rare, my friend.
In any case, whether it is a small deal or large one, there remains no one equal to Mike Cockinos when it comes to best-in-class realtors. We know. And we miss you when we have to deal with anything less.
All the best,
Nick (and Marilyn) Catrantzos
January 25, 2014
Hi Mike,
I’m here with Yuka and we were talking about you and wanted you to know that you were so kind and a great realtor to work with. You explained everything and were honest. Yuka really appreciated you. Thank you for doing a great job!!
Sincerely,
Yuka and Joanne
January 13, 2014
To whom it may concern:
HOW I CHOSE MIKE COCKINOS TO BE MY REALTOR:
He showed me a house, his listing, that I was considering buying. The owner, an older person, was having a very hard time with the decision to sell, to show, to cooperate with the selling process. Through it all, Mike was unfailingly patient and respectful to him.
HOW MUCH I NEEDED A REALTOR I COULD DEPEND ON:
I was a single retired woman, selling my largest asset, buying my last home, never having done either before.
HOW MIKE HANDLED THE SALES:
He always listened to my preferences. If they were difficult to satisfy directly he presented alternatives; the decision was always mine. I never felt pushed or hurried or out of the loop. He worked extremely hard, showed a profound knowledge of the market and of human nature, was always ethical. He knew an army of professionals in any field touching real estate; if there was a question on anything from taxes to termites I had expert advice pronto.
HOW I FEEL NOW:
Respected, well-counseled, relieved, financially secure, lucky, grateful.
Thanks, Mike.
Claire Gerard
January 2, 2014
Mike,
Just a short note to say thank-you so much for all the work you did in selling our home. I never dreamed there was so much involved.
And for anyone reading this, let me recommend Mike Cockinos highly! To say the least, just a few words that come to mind concerning our real estate business dealings are that Mike is brilliant, conscientious, thorough, warm-hearted, and extremely personable. In addition Mike’s assistant Liana was extremely helpful. Add to that Mike’s extensive knowledge of real estate and marketing, along with his intuitive and artistic sensibilities, it is no wonder that the home was able to sell as fast as it did on such a street as Wilton Place where sales can be hard because of the traffic on this street. The market was definitely not in our favor yet Mike was able to close a sale with very little problem.
Again thank-you so much Mike for your tireless efforts on our behalf and for all the personalized service you gave. Even now months after the sale has closed, Mike you are still answering questions and ready to help. Mike, you are a true professional.
Please convey my thanks to Liana for her diligence and dedication during all the turmoil and open houses that were required .Throughout the selling process, Liana maintained an admirable degree of professional respect, courtesy, and understanding towards every party that happened to be involved. At the same time, her outlook, on seemingly any given situation, was marked by a comforting balance of optimism and realism.
We are fortunate to have worked with you and look forward to dealings with you in the future.
Anita and John
November 14, 2013
We were fortunate to meet Mike several years ago at an open-house. Since then we have only used Mike to buy or sell our homes. He is very well informed, extremely professional, and hard working. He collected every necessary information for us to make an informed decision at every stage. His negotiating skills are fantastic and his integrity and honesty are rare to find in most individuals. Based on our experiences, I recommend him for any real-estate transaction (buying or selling). Mike has become a good friend to me and my family over the years.
Ata & Holly
November 14, 2013
I have known Mike for over 32 years as both a business colleague and as one of his clients. As such I can attest that he is a consummate professional who places his clients interests first in all his transactions. He is knowledgeable, personable, and trustworthy. As a real estate agent and a person of the highest integrity, Mike is the best in the business.
Jim Corbett
November 14. 2013
Mike did a fine job marketing and selling our house. His negotiation skills are second to none. We were very happy with the results of Mike listing and selling our house. We will use Mike every time we buy or sell a house and you should too!
Tim & Cathy
October 12, 2013
Dear Mike,
Ben and I would like to thank you for deftly handling the sale of our property on Linnington Avenue this past summer. You are refreshingly honest and we knew instantly we could trust you completely. Once in contract there were a few unexpected twists and turns along the way but your professionalism never wavered. You did whatever it took to close the deal. We also appreciated how conscientious you were after the close. There were a few lingering escrow items and you made sure they were completed in a timely manner.
We are grateful for all you have done and would be happy to recommend you to any prospective clients.
All the best, Marcia & Ben Luce
July 4, 2013
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I am pleased to have the opportunity to offer my highest recommendation of Mike Cockinos’ service for sale of residential real estate. Mr. Cockinos promoted and was responsible for the recent fast sale of condominium no. 106 at 1522 S. Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025.
His service was outstanding. All candidate buyers were treated courteously. Calls were always promptly returned. Every outstanding matter was handled quickly and ably as the sale progressed.
Mr. Cockinos also showed a strong interest in dealing openly, honestly and fairly with both buyers and agents.
I have high confidence that any client of Mr. Cockinos will be greatly satisfied with his performance on their behalf and the results he obtains.
Sheldon A. Spachner
May 2012
Dear Mike,
After you sold our Westwood property a few months ago I came to a conclusion; you are the greatest real estate agent ever. You are knowledgeable, patient, aggressive when you need to be and always nice. You walked us through every step of the process like an expert guide and explained things in a straightforward manner. While you always let us make the final decisions, you also gave your insight and helped lead us to a great outcome. We had a ton of offers on our place and you truly helped us sort through them. You told us that the highest offer wasn’t necessarily the best and when we put our foot down and said we needed more money , you fought for us and got it. With you as our agent we never felt alone and sincerely came to admire your intellect and judgment. You are rare in that you are at the top of your field and yet we were able to trust you immensely.
Mike, you’re not just my agent, you’re now my friend and I value you. I fully understand why you came so highly recommended and I would never hesitate to refer you to anyone. You are genuine, sharp and my buddy.
Thanks for everything,
Spence
March 15, 2012
Mike Cockinos is the real ‘McCoy’. He’s an authentic good guy, who loves his job! When it was time to sell my late mother’s Cheviot Hills home, Mike negotiated some rather unexpected and problematic hurdles. He guided us through unchartered territory, found solutions, and kept us encouraged and informed. Mike wore many hats throughout this process, and, ultimately, sold the property at our agreed upon price. He maintained a reassuring, positive, and professional composure; his long-time real estate experience was an invaluable asset.
Mike’s steadfast effort made us feel as though we were among his top priorities. Throughout the sale and escrow process, we got to know Mike well, and we feel he is now family. We look forward to having him represent us again in the future, should an opportunity arise.
R & F Haimer
January 2012
Dear Mike,
I wish to express my thanks to you for all of your efforts towards the sale of my property on Glendon Avenue.
Your professionalism and experience were so important in realizing a successful outcome in these difficult times.
But more than that, your understanding and compassion with regardsto my personal losses revealed a kindness that I so appreciated.
Many thanks for all you’ve done, and I wish you continued success in this New Year.
Fondest regards,
Angela Brandolino
November 30. 2010
Mike Cockinos
Coldwell Banker
11999 San Vicente Blvd
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Dear Mike,
I would like to acknowledge the tremendous job you did as my realtor. You have made it possible for me to become a home owner.
The time you spent understanding what it was I was looking for; design, location, size, etc. is much appreciated. Your attention to these important details led me to the perfect home.
It was amazing to me that you were able to close the deal and I was able to move in within less then two months of us seeing my home for the first time. The long hours you took with me to read documents, sign documents, and understand documents make it possible for this to be a fast, well done, and smooth transaction.
I look forward to working with you again in the future. I will continue to highly recommend you as I fell you are loyal, smart, and enjoyable to work with.
I cannot thank you enough.
Sincerely, Andrea Epstein
October 27, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
Mike Cockinos did an exceptional job marketing and selling our duplex at 2049-2051 Butler Ave. in West Los Angeles which closed escrow on October 8, 2010. We obtained a very fair price in a very slow market. Mike made the extra effort in so many ways on so many different occasions and that was the critical difference for us.
In March 2010 he advised us regarding the initial pricing of the duplex and then planned a marketing strategy in “challenging times” that set us apart from other properties in the area.
From April through August 2010 he held a series of open houses backed by prominently placed print ads and a web presence that drew hundreds of potential buyers at a time when competing properties were going begging. He simultaneously helped us negotiate numerous written offers until we accepted one.
From August through October 2010 Mike and his team did a great job guiding a difficult buyer through the process of negotiating all the details for a smooth and successful close of escrow.
Thanks again, Mike!
Sincerely,
Jane and Jon Shaughnessy
May 20, 2010
Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for a most outstanding job on the sale of my home! I am truly impressed. I have known of your impeccable reputation for many years — first from working alongside you in the Coldwell Banker Brentwood office and later, you became a very good friend to me and my family.
Recently, I was able to experience your stellar level of professionalism when I chose you to list and sell my own personal residence! I knew you were wonderful, but I had no idea just how invaluable you would prove to be every step of the way — through the remodel before the sale, during the marketing and negotiating of multiple offers, right through the arduous escrow process to our successful close! (*Do you ever sleep? 🙂
More so than before, you have my eternal gratitude for your diligence, honesty and commitment to every single detail. Mike, I wish you all success in everything you do…If asked by anyone I would have only the highest praise for you!
Appreciatively,
Dina Caputo
CA Real Estate Broker
May 19,2010Mike,
I knew Mike was the realtor for me after seeing how diligently he worked with my parents to find them their lovely Westwood home. Not only is he extremely professional and attentive but he is also very personable and he always goes the extra mile. After months of searching, his unwavering dedication helped me find the perfect place. Unfortunately, the seller was difficult and uncooperative and my new home almost slipped away. But thanks to his quick thinking and strong negotiation skills, Mike saved the day. I can honestly say I wouldn’t have trusted anyone else to help me navigate such a tough situation. I am grateful for everything he did for me. Now I come home smiling to a beautiful place.
Thanks Mike!
Best,
-Dean
September 29, 2009
Dear Mike:
It was a pleasure working with a true professional. You sold our home despite the economic obstacles of the recent recession. I would recommend you to anyone needing a conscientious and dedicated representative to sell or buy their home
All the Best
Steve Jacobson
Richard J Pietschmann
La Castana Drive
Los Angeles, California 90046
June 17, 2009
Dear Mike,
Thanks for being so helpful, efficient and unruffled in the sale of the Mississippi Avenue house. Everyone wishes for a real estate agent like you—one who knows and understands the intricacies of his profession so thoroughly, handles issues and events with aplomb, and stays cheerful and positive through the inevitable ups and downs of the process. It’s always gratifying working with a true professional.
Best regards,
Richard
May 16, 2008
Mike,
Monika and I would like to thank you again for selling our home at 4016 St. Johnswood Drive.
We were very pleased with your advice and your professional skills in selling our home, especially in this tough real estate environment. From the photo postcards to the staging of our home, we thought you did a great job. You returned our calls promptly and were always available for questions.
We would highly recommend you to any prospective client.
Thanks,
Lee and Monika Dover
July 2007
Mike,
I wanted to thank you for all the help you provided in the selling of my mother’s Brentwood home earlier this year.
From the beginning of my relationship as your client, I was impressed with the caring attitude that you showed my mother and your professionalism in all matters related to the sale.
You had patience with all our questions and credit to you for the suggestions you put forth that aided in the sale of her home.
Within 3 days, we had multiple offers in what was considered a slow market and the home was sold way over the asking price.
Thanks again,
Sincerely,
Rebecca Gonzalez
July 12, 2007
MICHAEL MENCACCI
Mike Cockinos
Coldwell Banker
11611 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90049
Michael, Sherryl and I want to take a few minutes out to tell you just how much we appreciated the “extra effort” that you took in listing and selling our home of 29 years here in Rancho Park.
As you know the initial listing agents were professional enough but it became very evident that they expected the offers to “flow in”, when in fact the market has changed dramatically as we all know. From the get go, you took the “bull by the horns” and made the extra effort to connect with the numerous potential buyers who came through one of the three open houses that you conducted on our behalf.
Sherryl and I both feel that the photo postcard flyer that you created together with your photographer identified and illustrated the special features and charms of our home. In our opinion, it was a marketing “home run” which ended up bringing us multiple offers. Needless to say, we are very pleased with the over asking price and the family that will now make this their new home.
You already know that we have recommended you to several of our neighbors and friends and we sincerely hope they give you the opportunity to sell their homes as I know you will give them the same attention to detail as you gave to us.
Excellent job young man!
(Signed)
Mike & Sherryl Mencacci
July 8th, 2005
Mike,
We would like to thank you yet again for selling our house at 1922 Bentley Ave. To any prospective clients we would highly recommend you to either list their property or represent them in a purchase of a property. We are firmly convinced that your knowledge of the workings of the real estate market and deal making allowed us the opportunity to reap greater profit from our residence. We decided to list our home with you because of your guarantee that we would receive personal service from you directly and not some understudy. This was the case, you were there for us at every turn of the process, and your professionalism shined throughout. We always felt that we were in good hands during the sometimes complex workings of a real estate transaction. You made it so simple. Your commitment to personal service even extended to after the completion of the sale when you arranged to have our mail forwarded to us after the post office messed up our mail forwarding application. We believe that your prospective clients couldn’t find a better agent to represent them in the Los Angeles area. Thanks again for doing such an awesome job selling our house,
Jason and Peggy Weil
Feb 14,2005
Dear Mike,
Panagiota and I want to thank you very much for your superb
professional services in selling our home at 2103 Holmby Ave. L.A,
You guided us through all the strategies and explained all the
complex issues involved in the process. We could always count on
your advice; you are a man of integrity. You always protected our
interests.
This is the second house you have sold for us and we would recommend
you to anyone without any reservations.
Cordially,
George and Panagiota Bonorris
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Dear Mike,
Now that we are getting settled in at our new home in Chapel Hill, Vicky and I wanted to take a moment to formally thank you for all your help in getting our Los Angeles home sold.
In a time of changing market expectations and lots of competition in our area (and proximity to Olympic Blvd.), you patiently worked all the angles to get a large number of potential buyers through the house and negotiate an aggressive deal on our behalf.
Feel free to give our name and number to any potential client. And do come to visit us now, you hear.
Best regards,
Stan & Vicky Cheren
Richard D. Bloom
Attorney at Law
March 17, 2003
RE: Letter of Appreciation
Dear Mike,
I want to thank you for your outstanding representation as my agent in the recent sale of my home.
Before selecting you as my agent, I interviewed several different real estate professionals in the area. I hired you because I was most impressed with your knowledge of real estate, the area in which I lived, and your plan for the sale of my home.
You were at all times very helpful, creative and professional. You were immediately responsive to all of my concerns. I appreciated that you always returned my calls on the same day they were placed, each time fully addressing my questions.
In short, you made selling my home very smooth process.
Please feel free to use me as a reference at any time.
Very truly yours,
Richard D. Bloom
(Signed)
January 26,2003
Dear Mrs. Ellen Bergeron,
I am compelled to write this letter to inform you of the outstanding and professional job that Mike Cockinos has accomplished as a real estate agent.
I am a single mom with the dream that someday I would have a home I could call my own. Mike has supported and helped me patiently for several months to find my daughter and I the ideal home. He guided me through the steps of financing and escrow. He was always there for me. He went far and beyond the call of duty to ensure that I was comfortable with the process of buying a home.
We are now in our dream home and all the credit goes to Mike. You are fortunate to have such a fine and decent gentleman working for you and Coldwell Banker.
Sincerely yours,
Kiveli Zavala
(A Happy Homeowner)
(Signed)
March 17, 2002
To Anyone needing a Real Estate Agent:
Recently my brother, Robert, and I decided to sell some residential income property in West Los Angeles. We chose Mike Cockinos as our real estate agent because he knows West L.A. as only a seasoned professional would. This, along with his enthusiasm for his profession, his reputation for high ethical standards, and his affiliation with Coldwell Banker gave us confidence in listing our property with Mike.
Mike went in to action right away. The “For Sale” sign went up in the front yard, ads appeared in the Los Angeles Times and in the real estate journals. Soon real estate professionals, private parties, and land developers were looking at the property. It seemed helpful that Mike knows so many people in the real estate and business communities.
Before long we were choosing from several offers for the property, each much higher then we had imagined possible. Within a couple of weeks after listing we were in escrow.
I would like to say that it was smooth sailing, but life isn’t like that. Some of our tenants, though treated very fairly, were not happy about changes this sale would bring and were making things difficult for us. Thank goodness Mike stepped in and smoothed things over, interfacing between ourselves and the tenants. He spared us a lot of stress and may well have helps us avoid a legal situation. This took hours of Mike’s time, good interpersonal skill, and the patience of Job. This is not in the job profile of a real estate agent, but it is an example of the way Mike is willing to go the extra mile for his clients.
My brother and I never had to go to Mike’s office on San Vicente Blvd. Mike always came to our home when we needed to meet. This was a great convenience to us. Mike was available most of the time on the telephone and returned calls promptly. He kept us informed of all developments, no matter how minor, as they happened. He cheerfully answered all of our questions and really listened to our concerns.
After a while we closed escrow and the property was successfully sold. We are glad we chose Mike as our real estate agent. He possesses a refreshing combination of ambition with a lighthearted style and a great sense of humor. He is a good negotiator and works well with all kinds of people. We will call him again for future real estate transactions, and when asked if we know of a good real estate agent, we will recommend Mike Cockinos.
Sincerely,
Laurie and Robert Burns
(Signed)
October 26, 2001
Donna Beebe
Coldwell Banker
11611 San Vicente Blvd., Lobby
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Dear Ms. Beebe
On behalf of the Delgado family I would like to express how appreciative we are for all of the work that Mike Cockinos did in handling the sale of our property. The conditions under which we had to sell the property were not those we would have chosen but Mike was very professional from the beginning and helped make it a positive experience.
From our first meeting when Mike and I discussed his background and experience I felt quite satisfied that we could comfortably communicate with one another. I grew up in the west side area, as did Mike, and so it was easy to discuss comparables as Mike developed his sales plan. The property was in the family for over fifty years and not easy to part with for those of us who were living on the property. Mike made it a good experience. He was on top of every detail. he always kept us informed, answered every question, soothed our every concern. He overcame some last minute hurdles that really has us concerned, but he pulled it through to close the sale. Like I said, Mike was on top of it all the way.
It has been several months since Mike sold our property. However, now that we are somewhat settled I wanted to drop you this line to let you know of the outstanding job Mike Cockinos did for us. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for an outstanding realtor
Sincerely,
Gary Delgado
(Signed)
Nick Catrantzos
Falls Church, VA 22044
October 19, 2000
Mike Cockinos
RE: Letter of Appreciation
Dear Mike,
Many people promise closure and advertise value, but you are one of the few who delivers.
As you know, Marilyn and I interviewed a number of realtors from different companies before choosing you. We did this because, even though we have known you personally for many years, selling a home to relocate across the country had to be a business decision for us, not a personal one. Nevertheless, you won out over competitors hands down and continued to earn our respect and thanks as a myriad of challenges surfaced along the way.
We were particularly impressed with these qualities you brought to bear on our behalf which, frankly, few people in your business consistently demonstrated:
- Comprehensive understanding of pricing and all economic aspects of the deal. You have bought, sold, and managed more than 20 of your own properties in the area in addition to your own work, used your MS in economics, and it shows.
- Integrity and accuracy in business dealing with all parties. You told it like it was, did not try to sugar coat your realistic appraisal of what our house was worth in the current market, and leveled with the buyers about what we needed to do to close the deal when their own realtor fell short. As a result, we closed almost a month sooner than we had expected and realized a greater profit as well.
- Negotiation and pricing finesse. I have seen you negotiate everything from business deals to tires over the years, but never benefited so much personally as when you hit the nail right on the head about how we should price our house for a quick sale. Your instincts in the offer and counter offer stages also saved us a lot of money and even more hassle, without risking the loss of a single good offer.
Overall, thanks a million. There are people who let things happen and people who make them happen. You’re proven that Mike makes it happen.
Sincerely,
Nick Catrantzos
(Signed)
October 6, 2000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I would like to introduce Michael Cockinos who was my real estate agent in selling my house at 3700 Scadlock Lane in Sherman Oaks.
I highly recommend him in that capacity. He works vary hard for his clients, contacting other agents to show the house to any potential buyers, or to pass the word along about the house itself, how it is offered at a very good value, and updating the agents on all the latest information such as lowering the price, or if an offer has been made. letting any previously interested parties be made aware of that fact in case they might decide to also make an offer. He gives wide exposure of the sale to the general public through newspaper ads and many open houses.
After the house is sold, he continues to work very hard to make sure everything involved before escrow closes goes as smoothly as possible. He keeps in contact with other agents who might have had interested clients in case the deal falls through for various reasons knowing widely to the real estate community.
If you decide to have him as your agent, I know you will be very happy with the way he works for you.
Sincerely.
Philippa Bishop
(Signed)
