Michael Furino Reviews

Long Island Real Estate Agent

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  We worked with Mike during what will probably be remembered as the worst time in history to by a home on Long Island. He was relentless. He must have shown us 40+ houses, put in at least a dozen bids. It got to the point where we felt bad asking him to come to see the houses with us, but he always showed up anyway. I would recommend Mike to anyone. He is a consummate professional and takes personal interest in helping you find a home. Friendly, knowledgeable, personable - everything you could ask for in an agent.

    John Collins
    January 23, 2023

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Mike was awesome - He provided us with the guidance and expertise we needed to purchase our first home! From the first conversations we had with Mike to the closing date Mike was responsive, professional and patience (we had a lot of questions). We would happily refer his services to anyone!

    Jessew91
    December 1, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  As a first time buying the thought of looking at homes and making that commitment was DAUNTING to say the least! After meeting Mike and having him spend the time with us, believe it or not it was fun! He listened to all our needs, was super patient and never made us feel like we were being a bother. It took us a while to figure out what we wanted and he let us have that time. But when we decided, he had so many options and make the process not only painless but enjoyable. We got such a great deal on our house we ended up selling with Mike and he helped us buy our second home. We could not be happier and recommend him to everyone me meet.

    erin8371
    December 1, 2022
  • Zillow 5 Star Review  It was an absolute pleasure working with Michael as he guided us through the home buying process. As new home buyers, we needed an enormous amount of help. We were looking for someone with in-depth industry knowledge and experience—and Michael delivered. He answered every question immediately, always going above and beyond for us. We saw so many different houses and he was determined in helping us find the perfect one! He navigated us through this process seamlessly – always ensuring we were supported. We trust Michael immensely and highly recommend working with him when purchasing your home!

    Amanda Austin
    November 22, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  First off, I would highly recommend Michael to be your real estate agent. As a first time home buyer, you do not know what to expect and there are things that you may not quite understand. From the start we found out that Michael was both a professional, but also a caring person. We never felt pressured by Mike to buy a home that we walked into. He was very attentive in the homes and was able to give us both positive and negatives of a home. (He picked up on some things that a first time home buyer may not have noticed in a home.) As far as responsiveness, we always felt that Michael was there for us to answer any questions we had for him. This was also seen on the day we accepted the offer on the house. Michael was able to reach out to us and respond to accept the counter offer almost instantly. A real estate agent that is alert and responsive like this can be the difference in whether you get your offer accepted or not. Thank you Michael for all that you did during the process of buying our first home!

    sfotinos22
    August 10, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  There aren't any actual words that can accurately describe our experience with Mike selling our home and buying another home within the span of 3 months. Mike came as a strong recommendation from our amazing home inspector. He was very attentive and fielded all of our ridiculous questions with patience and understanding. He never pushed us to bid on anything, and we never felt like he was just trying to make a sale (unlike previous experiences with other realtors). He continually kept us updated on things, and was always very responsive. The care and compassion shown throughout our experience would be something you would come to expect from a family member or a close friend. His knowledge and expertise really helped us to make the right decisions, and we ended up in an amazing home that was beyond what we originally expected.

    erin zambelli
    April 10, 2022
Gabriella Sandoval
Gabriella Sandoval
18:25 01 Mar 24
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Mike Furino when we looked for and purchased our home. We were first... time homebuyers and nervous about the whole process. Mike was a true professional throughout the process. He listened attentively to our requests regarding budget, size and location. He explained all the real estate terms we were unfamiliar with and provided excellent recommendations in terms of home inspection and possible alterations. He helped make one of the most important decisions in our lives into a pleasant memory.read more
Kyle Knoell
Kyle Knoell
15:05 07 Sep 23
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Michael Furino on a recent real estate transaction. Michael's professionalism,... market expertise, and commitment to ethical standards shone brightly throughout our deal. His friendly demeanor and dedication to fostering positive interactions made working with him a true delight. Michael Furino is the epitome of a top-tier realtor, combining expertise with approachability, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a seamless and pleasant real estate experience.read more
Rebecca Schley
Rebecca Schley
16:23 15 Jun 23
Michael helped me purchase my first house a year ago. I bought at the height of the real estate frenzy before interest... rates went up. I credit Michael's deep knowledge and expertise with the real estate industry with me securing a house on my second offer. He was never pushy, and always had ideas and suggestions if I was trying to determine if a particular home worked for me. He answered all my questions, helped line up any resources I needed, drove me around (as I had no car) and was unfailingly polite and generous with his time. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.read more
Ian Henderson
Ian Henderson
21:57 12 Jun 23
Mike was incredibly helpful during our first time home buying experience. Even with tight inventory he listened to our... requirements and found us the perfect home. We were fortunate to have a short search; which I attribute to Mike‘s keen insight into the market. Although, I know Mike would have been happy to look with us for as long as it took to find the perfect home.Mike worked around our schedule and constraints while living in NYC and was there to answer any questions we had during the process. He gets extra points for providing us with his incredible network of inspectors, lawyers and mortgage brokers.My wife and I could not have been happier with Mike as our agent. We would emphatically recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.read more
Dana Ricky Cocchiarella
Dana Ricky Cocchiarella
15:23 31 May 23
Professional and patient! Found us a diamond in the rough. With our busy schedules, and a crazy market we were only... able to view the home at 5am day 1 in the market, and he made it work for us and we immediately bought! Will work again with Michael & recommend to all!read more
G GG
G GG
01:25 13 May 23
Mike sold our house for us and I can't say enough good things. Aside from us getting more than asking, Mike has... several characteristics that set him apart from other agents we've worked with, most importantly, integrity. Mike is honest almost to a fault. He will be upfront about what your home is worth, manage your expectations and get out ahead of surprises. Second, hard working. He always went above and beyond. Lastly, personable. He is genuine and thoughtful and we are lucky to have worked with Mike.read more
Maria Petitto
Maria Petitto
01:32 31 Mar 23
As first time home buyers we expected the process to be stressful, however, Michael made the process fun and exciting!... He is extremely knowledgeable about the entire buying and selling process. Michael made everything simple and easy to understand, and we appreciated his patience and expertise. He never rushes you into anything or makes you feel pressured. He really cares about finding you your forever home.We can’t thank him enough for his help in buying our home. We could have not done this without him!read more
Al DiMartino
Al DiMartino
03:07 28 Mar 23
If you were to close your eyes and imagine what you would want the experience of buying a house to be, if Mike was your... realtor, the reality would be even better. Mike was literally the reason my family and I are sitting in our dream home today. If you could only make one smart decision in the process of buying a home hire Mike. Mike isn’t in this for the money. Of course this is how he makes his living, but he could approach this as every other realtor I ever met has, and would still make the same amount of money - maybe more if volume was the name of the game. From the beginning Mike told us it would take time to find the right house for us, and that he would be there no matter how long it took. When you buy a home with Mike the relationship doesn’t end there, that is simply the beginning.read more
Patricia Pajak
Patricia Pajak
19:18 06 Feb 23
Working with Michael Furino was a very pleasant experience. He took time to explain everything. This was the first... time I sold a home and didn't know where to start. Michael held my hand through the whole thing. After the sale of my home, Michael was able to find me a new condo that I am very happy in. I have recommended him to friends and he has done a wonderful job.read more
Erin Acevedo
Erin Acevedo
17:01 01 Dec 22
As a first time home buyer, the thought of looking at homes and making that commitment was DAUNTING to say the least!... After meeting Mike and having him spend the time with us, believe it or not, it was fun! He listened to all our needs, was super patient and never made us feel like we were being a bother. It took us a while to figure out what we wanted and he let us have that time. But when we decided, he had so many options and make the process not only painless but enjoyable. We got such a great deal on our house we ended up selling with Mike and he helped us buy our second home. We could not be happier and recommend him to everyone me meet.read more
Amanda Austin
Amanda Austin
20:21 18 Nov 22
It was an absolute pleasure working with Michael as he guided us through the home buying process. As new home buyers,... we needed an enormous amount of help. We were looking for someone with in-depth industry knowledge and experience—and Michael delivered. He answered every question immediately, always going above and beyond for us. We saw so many different houses and he was determined in helping us find the perfect one! He navigated us through this process seamlessly – always ensuring we were supported. We trust Michael immensely and highly recommend working with him when purchasing your home!read more
David Mirabella
David Mirabella
23:55 14 Nov 22
I am a real estate attorney and have worked with Michael on many transactions over the years. Michael is top notch and... as professional as they come. He is passionate about his customers, knowledgeable, well respected and very detailed oriented. If I was hiring a real estate agent to sell my home, or needed assistance to find a new home, then I would not hesitate to hire Michael.read more
Allison Gelfand
Allison Gelfand
17:59 22 Sep 22
We truly had an amazing experience working with Michael! He took us to see countless homes and never gave up until we... found the perfect one for us! From October to closing the following June, he must have presented 100 or more to see. He provided us with the guidance we needed to purchase our first home and we are so grateful! I happily refer his services to anyone asking for a great realtor!read more
Steve Fotinos
Steve Fotinos
11:53 10 Aug 22
From a first time home buyer, Michael was an incredible addition to the team that is needed when purchasing a home.... Michael took the time to not only show us homes, but also taught us so much about homes during the process. One of the most incredible things about Michael is that you never feel that you are left in the dark. Even the smallest questions, Michael gets back to you and keeps you calm. We always felt that we had a support system there for us.Another positive experience as a first time home buyer is that Michael has built a great team around him. He recommended all his resources to us and we didn't have to spend the time reaching out to anyone. For example, the inspector he put us in contact with was incredible!Thank you for being a professional and a great person Michael!read more
Erin Cho
Erin Cho
00:24 11 Apr 22
There aren't any actual words that can accurately describe our experience with Mike selling our home and buying another... home within the span of 3 months. Mike came as a strong recommendation from our amazing home inspector. He was very attentive and fielded all of our ridiculous questions with patience and understanding. He never pushed us to bid on anything, and we never felt like he was just trying to make a sale (unlike previous experiences with other realtors). He continually kept us updated on things, and was always very responsive. The care and compassion shown throughout our experience would be something you would come to expect from a family member or a close friend. His knowledge and expertise really helped us to make the right decisions, and we ended up in an amazing home that was beyond what we originally expected.read more
Amanda Knese Furey
Amanda Knese Furey
23:48 23 Jan 22
As first time home buyers, we needed a lot of guidance when making our purchase and Mike made our experience seamless.... We bought at the height of COVID and were looking to move out of the city and buy in the suburbs as soon as possible. Considering all of the challenges of buying during this time, his knowledge of the area, the market and purchasing as first time home buyers put our worries at ease. He was always available to answer our questions, gave us his undivided attention and listened to what our needs were. We found our home in the area we were hoping for and very happy with our purchase! You can't go wrong with Mike Furino as your real estate agent!read more
Ri Zheng
Ri Zheng
17:22 03 Jan 22
When buying a home, my wife and I were uneducated, from finding the perfect location to compromising on what matters.... However, Michael was very knowledgeable, patient, and personable. He guided us from step 1 to what seemed like step 9999. Without him, we couldn't have done this.read more
Jason Silver
Jason Silver
16:17 01 Jan 22
As first time home buyers trying to navigate the real estate market in these unprecedented times, we were so grateful... to have the help of Michael Furino at Douglas Elliman. From start to finish, Michael and his team are excellent. He understands the importance of and have thought through every step of purchasing a home. From his vast connections, Michael will be able to connect you with highly qualified lawyers, financing, insurance, and inspection professionals. What this means for you; once you contact Michael Furino you will be taken care of in every aspect of the home buying process and you’ll own the home you love. If you are looking to purchase any form of real estate, I cannot recommend him highly enough!read more
Juni Kwon
Juni Kwon
21:54 31 Dec 21
I got to know Mike after he came in highly recommended by several of my friends who ended up buying houses in Long... Island all within the last few years. I recently closed on a house and I could not recommend Mike enough. It was not easy finding a house during the pandemic but Mike was there to guide me in every step of the process. Mike is knowledgeable, very responsive and attentive. He works very hard to protect the best interest of his clients. He knows what he is doing and does it well. Thank you so much, Mike!!!read more
Christopher Berberabe
Christopher Berberabe
03:04 26 Sep 21
There’s not enough good things I can say about Michael Furino. As first time home buyers, going through the process of... purchasing a home was very intimidating. There are so many moving parts to juggle, you can easily be overwhelmed. Fortunately, Michael made it where we hardly felt any of that pressure! From the very beginning, he made me and my wife feel confident that we will find the right house. Going to open houses and deciding on different towns was made easier because of his insight of the Long Island neighborhoods and overall knowledge of the real estate business. His network of contacts made it easy to find the services we needed to move forward in purchasing the property, there was no service we needed that he didn’t have a contact for.I highly recommend Mike as your realtor. He was great to work with and most importantly, he always made himself available when we needed it.read more
Ben Allen
Ben Allen
13:42 16 Sep 21
Michael was extremely helpful in our home search, and he advocated well for us once we had found the right home to buy.... He's reliable and professional, communicates clearly, and was nice and easy to work with. I would strongly recommend him and will plan to work with him again in the future.read more
Chris Polvere
Chris Polvere
16:59 08 Jun 21
We have worked with Mike over the past year to find a rental property in our town. From our first meeting, Mike was... extremely responsive and knowledgeable, and made us feel confident about our plans. He helped us find the right property and has continued to work with us as we prepare to rent. He is always personable, professional and we have come to value his judgement and advice. He has been a great partner with us and we look forward to continuing to work with him. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.read more
John Petitto
John Petitto
00:54 03 Jun 21
Being a first time home buyer, my wife and I were very apprehensive about starting our home buying journey. Mike made... the process so fun and exciting for us. He is extremely knowledgeable about today’s market and knows what it takes to close a deal on a house. Most importantly, he understands that houses are not commodities- they’re your future.Mike’s professionalism, persistence, and consistency is how we closed and moved in to our forever home. It didn’t matter what questions we had or what time we called, he was always there to help. If I could give him 6 stars I would...we wouldn’t recommend anyone else other than Mike.read more
Dylan Radler
Dylan Radler
16:10 02 Jun 21
Michael brings three key characteristics to the table which were essential for us to have in a realtor as first time... buyers: patience, professionalism, and persistence. With his vast knowledge of the market, the Long Island area and his experience having many sales under his belt, Michael was able to provide the guidance that was needed in order for us to find the perfect home. He was always available and quick to respond which we really appreciated. He was always one step ahead of everyone involved. This gave us reassurance and eased our nerves during what could have been a very stressful experience. We knew Michael could and would handle any obstacle that we would be presented with in a timely and thorough manner, and he did. We looked at many houses with Michael and he kept us focused throughout the process and would notice important things about certain homes we saw that we would have otherwise missed, leading us to our forever home. He brings so much value and experience to the table and hiring him as our agent was by far the best decision we made. Thank you Michael for everything!read more
Tamara Vecchione
Tamara Vecchione
14:06 02 Jun 21
Michael was great. He really went above and beyond helping us find a house. Day or night he was helping us at each... step. We thought at times given the market right now we would never find anything. He stuck with us and gave us so many options and was not pushy at all. Michael made the process simple and easy for us from start to finish. We are so happy now in our home all thanks to Michael! He is very professional and kind, we recommend him to all of our friends.read more
Melissa Huey
Melissa Huey
19:17 03 Apr 21
Mike was the absolute best realtor that I have ever worked with in my life, and truly the reason we got the house of... our dreams. Mike was professional, organized, and attentive from the get-go. Whether we found a house or Mike sent us listings, Mike would quickly and efficiently setup a viewing. When picking a house, Mike was never pushy and never had his own agenda - he gave us the space to make the decision that worked best for our family, while being supportive throughout the process. As we got under contract, Mike yet again exceed our expectations, and went above and beyond. He was our go-to person for advice, recommended awesome inspectors, lawyers, etc. for the process, and checked in with us on a regular basis to make sure everything was going smoothly. Mike was truly the best and we couldn't have had a better home-buying experience with anyone but him!read more
Anthony Nunziata
Anthony Nunziata
13:49 11 Mar 21
When we began looking for our first home we knew we needed to partner with the right realtor, and Mike was the perfect... person for the job. We knew the process of buying our first home was going to be difficult, but Mike made it easy! He answered every question we had, was accommodating to our schedule (day and night!), was always available to help bounce idea’s off of, and, most importantly, made us feel comfortable during the highs & lows of the entire process. We only knew a little about the housing market which made us a bit nervous, but Mike’s in-depth knowledge really surpassed our expectations and made our decision that much easier when the time came. If you are looking for true professional with homegrown roots to make your home purchase a true pleasure, then look no further than Michael Furino.read more
Michael V
Michael V
06:42 21 Feb 21
Mike is the man. We worked with him for probably 5-6 months trying to find a home in this crazy market. He never... pressured us and was always looking out for our best interest. I've already recommended him to multiple friends and I would not work with anyone but him in the future.read more
Trish Clasen
Trish Clasen
03:17 29 Dec 20
Since we were looking for a house in the peak COVID-craziness season (summer 2020), the house hunting process was... stressful, to say the least. Thanks to Mike's great recommendations, help, and insight, though, the process felt manageable, too. We must have looked at over 30 houses with Mike, but he had so much patience — whether we didn't like something about a house or we were outbid with a higher offer. Thankfully, we have now found (bought and moved into!) our dream house, and couldn't have gotten here without Mike's help. From the beginning, he was kind, informative, and beyond helpful. Highly recommend working with him.read more
Peter Donatich
Peter Donatich
14:47 23 Dec 20
Mike is very knowledgable and pleasant to work with. He is patient, very responsive and helpful at explaining the... entire process. We enjoyed working with him and we highly recommend him!read more
Danielle Murgolo
Danielle Murgolo
15:59 21 Dec 20
As first time buyers, my husband and I are so grateful to have had Mike to guide us through the process. He was always... available via call or text to answer any of our questions or concerns. He was patient in helping us find the perfect home! We highly recommend Mike as an agent! He helped to make the process stress free!read more
Rory Parcell
Rory Parcell
22:27 03 Dec 20
Michael came highly recommended from an insurance provider, the recommendation was spot on.Mike was professional,... responsive, expedient, and most of all had our best interests as his priority. He helped us avoid showings and neighborhoods that didn’t suit our desires for a home. He was organized and always made sure we got in to see what we were interested in along with providing the local knowledge of other neighborhoods that could meet our search needs.During the successful offer, contract, and closing process he was there every step and helped in final negotiations with our interest and future as his priority. He helped keep tabs on the seller, bank, and facilitated the purchase as efficiently as possible.Would recommend to anybody.Side note: very considerate and professional with all COVID Protocols as we started our search in June 2020read more
s P
s P
00:38 24 Aug 20
Incredible selling experience. Mike was always available to speak, talk me and my family through the process, gave... great tips and ideas on how to get the greatest return for money spent. He was proactive and creative during the Covid pandemic and was able to get more showings, both in person and virtual than any other property in the neighborhood. Thank you for everything Mike on providing a wonderful home sale experience.read more
Mitchell Greebel
Mitchell Greebel
14:30 18 Aug 20
As a attorney who has practiced law for over 35 years I have had many experiences with real estate brokers over the... years. In all that time I have never met such a consummate professional as Michael Furino. Unlike many brokers, Michael is a businessman who understands the needs and wants of his client and has devoted his professional career to making peoples house buying dreams and sales a reality. The industry is truly blessed to have Michael among its ranks.read more
Jenna Rusoff
Jenna Rusoff
17:37 17 Aug 20
Michael was an outstanding real estate broker. He helped us to find our dream home. He’s knowledgeable of many towns... and experienced. He listened and showed us homes that we actually felt were good for us! He was not only professional but helped after closing to let us know what in the new town would be good for our family and it was very helpful. I enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home. Specifically there was a ton of issues with the town permits prior to closing because of the closures during covid, and Michael took the initiative to help and get things done so we could close on time. If you’re in the market Michael is the best!read more
Nina Choi
Nina Choi
16:08 24 Jul 20
Michael helped us purchase our first home and could not have been more helpful. He put things into a relevant context,... was punctual and prompt and really responsive to texts and calls, and explained a lot of things for us that we weren't aware of. He is very easy to talk to and is a clear communicator which was important to us, especially with so many new processes we were going through. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Michael.read more
On Trend
On Trend
21:58 03 Apr 20
In one word, AMAZING!Mike made the task of selling our family home a smooth one! Right off the bat, he listened to our... story and helped us every step of the way. He truly cares about his clients and makes you feel empowered. Mike is the hardest working person; His positive and upbeat personality made it a fantastic experience! He handled every detail, big or small, intelligently & thoughtfully. He was our leader throughout this process and we all became a great team together.Our family will always be grateful to Mike. We just can’t say enough great things about him!read more
Bryan Huayta
Bryan Huayta
16:36 20 Nov 19
I highly recommend Michael when looking for a realtor or even for just advise when it comes to selling or buying a... home. Michael is extremely knowledgeable and gave me some good tips as to the things I needed to do before putting a house on the market. He also makes a lot of customer appreciation events which makes him stand out from the rest 🙂read more
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