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Shannon and Keith Kraegel Recommendation for Brian Kirksey
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
Brian was extremely responsive during the entire process and was a calming presence throughout. He was always available for us and really held our hands when we had questions. I’d happily recommend Brian to family and friends. Super impressed!
Patricia and Brian Krause – We think you are the BEST!
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
We used Brian Kirksey at Ethos for the recent sale of our home because we were leaving the state and we knew he would handle all the details we knew nothing about. He’s knowledgeable, dependable, with INTEGRITY and a great sense of humor during what was a stressful time for us. He was a pleasure to work with. We have already recommended him to friends and family looking to move.
Heather Cooper
When we decided to relocate our family to Michigan from New Jersey, we asked friends in Michigan for realtor recommendations. We were introduced to Nick Bastianelli and had a quick phone call with him to discuss what we were looking for, areas we thought we might like to live in and budgets. Nick immediately started sending us listings to review and we would communicate regularly about our thoughts to try to narrow down our list. He was so responsive during all hours of the day and night… even weekends!
A few weeks later, we made a trip to Michigan to meet Nick in person and start the search process. Nick was very informative about the areas, budgets for each area, and even answered some of our questions about cosmetic changes and costs. He was very direct yet understanding – especially with our two kids who tagged along for a majority of the showings!
When we made our decision about which home we wanted to put an offer in on, Nick handled everything from start to finish. He made such an effort to get us everything we wanted and protected our interests every step of the way. He helped facilitate the entire process so that we could close virtually and even completed our final walkthrough for us via FaceTime and video.
The cherry on top when you work with Nick is that you feel like you’re working with a friend. We arrived to our new home at 4am with two tired kids and our dog and we were shocked to find groceries and essentials waiting for us on the counter and in the refrigerator along with a gift card to the local grocery store. I can’t even explain how helpful that was after driving all night for 11+ hours.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, look no further… Nick was a pleasure to work with and you will not be disappointed!
Nicholas Bastianelli – Crossfit248 Space in Ferndale
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
Our experience with Brian was stellar. He is easy to get along with, took the time to ask us exactly what we were looking and fought hard to get us a great lease rate. Would highly recommend Brian and Ethos!
Sara Schostak owner of Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Weisblat House
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
Where do I begin? We needed to sell our late parents’ home, an architecturally significant historic home designed in the 1940s, an era of smaller kitchens and bedrooms, fewer bathrooms and closets than most people today are willing to consider. The house has great character and the mind of the architect is never far from view (i.e., not to everyone’s taste). Its National Register community of houses designed and sited by Frank Lloyd Wright is located where most homes are listed for far less. Oh! And we wanted to sell to preservation-minded buyers who would live in the house and be part of its community.
Brian Kirksey/.Ethos Real Estate sold our house in just less than one year at just above its full listing price. A preservation easement is part of the sales agreement! Out of state buyers will retire there to live. Brian saw this listing on as an opportunity and conveyed that sense of optimism and excitement. He really listened to what we told him and was not reticent about sharing his expertise to guide us. Very important to our success: he understood that the market would be inter/national and knew how and where to market the house; while his office was in a different part of the state, he reached out to partner with a local broker to increase responsiveness for showings. We gained the benefit of a broker who understood the Wright marketplace and who augmented his expertise with someone local who could show the house on short notice.
He advised us very well on what we needed to do to present the house most favorably. Brian also had the courage to stay the course to find a buyer who met our criteria rather than push us to sell to someone who did not just to earn his commission. He was a truly articulate advocate for our house, highly responsive to us and showed himself to be an incredible negotiator on our behalf. I came out of this year not just with the sale that we had hoped for, but also with great respect for Brian.
Nancy Finegood of Michigan Historic Preservation Network
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
Brian Kirksey was exceptional in his knowledge and professional ability in listing and selling the house. Brian was very responsive and assisted us in the entire sales process. We would highly recommend him!
Christy and Josh Landefeld
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
During our family’s recent relocation to Ann Arbor, MI from Rochester Hills, MI. Brian Kirksey was with us every step of the purchase of our new home. I am visually impaired and had very specific criteria about our new home and neighborhood. Brian spent countless hours with us discussing and researching our specific wants and needs determined to find us the perfect place for us within our budget constraints. His knowledge was evident as he easily identify potential problem areas in homes we visited. During our inspection he was present, engaged, and prepared to negotiate for a fair price when the inspector shared their findings. Brian remained patient and compassionate without compromising his professionalism throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Brian Kirksey, he will be an advocate for your real-estate needs.
Dr. Tim and Carrie Duncan
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
My wife and I used Brian to purchase and sell a home (simultaneously). The entire experience was exceptional. Brian proved to be highly reliable, invested in our wants and needs, and very available for hand holding when needed. We had a very “special needs” home to sell, and he went the extra mile to make sure everything was covered legally, and negotiated a deal that left all parties satisfied. And on the purchase side, my wife and I were interested in two homes. The first home, the selling realtor (not Brian) overpriced the home. Brian picked up on it, and gave us a number to offer. The seller rejected it, and we moved on to eventually purchase the other home (at a fair, negotiated price). Six months later, the initial home finally sold for EXACTLY the dollar amount that Brian told us to offer. He knows his job. I highly recommend Brian for any real estate need.
Mike Peplowski developer
Mobile – (248) 736-4360
I have been working with Brian for a number of years and his professionalism, knowledge and skill in appraising historic properties is second to none. Over the years he has helped me and my business grow to what it is today and has always delivered reports and information on time and with great accuracy. He has always made time for my many questions when discussing, value, operations and over all market projections in the multiple municipalities we do business in. Excellent choice.
