One of the best decisions we made when deciding to purchase our new home was to hire Michael Berger to be our agent and interpreter. His insight, knowledge and advice have served us very well. He is straightforward, honest and personable. Michael has delivered on every promise and his punctuality is refreshing. We would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to purchase property and we would certainly hire him again should the need ever arise. Sincerely, Al & Bella Bourassa

We do not think there are enough quality words to describe the excellent job Michael Berger has done for us. He demonstrates impeccable integrity and has your best interests in mind, at all times. We encountered a number of issues in our negotiations in purchasing a particular place, yet Michael patiently and thoroughly brought us through, with creative solutions and suggestions. Our experience with Michael has been the best we've ever had in all of our years of purchasing real estate. Gary & Sue Gaither                 (repeat customers)

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Like so many other people that are new to Ecuador, I was in need of a real estate professional that I could trust and rely on. I was referred to Michael Berger, of Cuenca's Best Properties, by another Ex-Pat who utilized his services with great satisfaction. He understands the needs and perspectives of those coming from abroad, as well as the local intricacies and bureaucratic obstacles. Michael is patient, listened to my needs, and met them. By handling the language and cultural challenges for me, Michael provided a valuable service...one in which I could trust and rely that all the I's would be dotted, and T's crossed. Cuenca's Best Properties has shown their integrity by continuing to avail their services to me, even though the sale was consummated two months ago (and commission paid). Dan Austin                 (repeat customers)

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We are George and Lillian Hoppe. We met Michael Berger at Gringo night at Zoe. He was instrumental in helping us find a home to purchase in Cuenca. We found him to be fair to both parties in the real estate transaction. Some of his qualities we picked up on are diligence, attention to detail, fluent in Spanish, trustworthy ,and wise. We see him as a very successful up and coming young business man. We never hesitate to mention his name to others who are in search of property to buy or rent. Thanks Michael for all you have done for us! George & Lillian Hoppe

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Michael Berger is knowledgeable about a multitude of subjects pertaining to real estate, including construction, laws and procedures, negotiation, and more. Michael goes to great lengths to get to know his customers, the best properties, and the Ecuadorian way of doing business. Michael's focus was always on OUR wants. He never tried to lead us in another direction. Our purchase was complicated and stressful; yet he diligently helped resolve every issue and kept us informed during every step of the process. When the deal appeared to have fallen through, he kept his cool and calmly went the extra mile to help us re-negotiate and eventually complete the purchase. Although our purchase was almost four months ago, he continues to offer advice when we have questions. Very professional! Mike and Erika Lawton                 (repeat customers)

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Just wanted to thank you for your efforts above and beyond the call of duty. Your spanish speaking skills also helped in negotiating and completing the transaction smoothly and without a problem. Thanks and best wishes! Dan Wiseman

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If you are looking for a real estate agent in Cuenca - Michael Berger is your man. He has so many fine qualities which makes him an excellent choice.       •   meticulous and patient - he discusses at length your property requirements and because he is so thorough at this first stage he is able to identify and short-list properties that are worthy of a viewing. Saves time all around.       •   knowledgeable about the RE market and offers good local information. Has good local connections.       •   great attention to detail and follow through - he doesn't miss a trick.       •   trust-worthy, fair and honest - he offered good advice even though it meant postponing a sale and his commission.       •   good negotiator - he truly worked in our interest. Having Michael as our agent gave us peace of mind. Valerie and Myron D'Abreo                 (repeat customers)

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If you are seeking reliable guidance for your real estate purchase in Ecuador, then you need to meet Michael Berger. Michael will lead you down the smooth path towards allowing you to make peace of mind decisions during your adventure in searching for that special Cuenca apartment, condo, house or raw land. This will be a new experience for most, so I highly recommend the dependable guidance from Michael who is personable, conscientious, knowledgeable and bilingual (American by birth, Ecuadorian by connection). Gayle Kibel - Former 25 year Realtor from Texas…                  Now a happy satisfied owner of a Cuenca Condo!

As a rule of thumb if the agent you are considering working with cannot come up with at least three clients who are not related to them, have dealt with them in the past, and still continue to recommend them, then having that person try to help you with your purchase is just too risky.