Michael Seward

Real estate video pioneer

What do Clients Say?

"We strongly recommend Michael Seward to our friends in the Pioneer Valley looking for a great realtor. Michael made a positive impression on me seven years ago during the open house of the home we purchased. Since then we noticed the large number of local listings he represented, and the quality of the narrated video tours he produced himself. Our recent sale was under extreme time pressure, and Michael was the first realtor we interviewed. He was also the last since the quality of his market assessment was very thorough and convincing, and his rate was much lower than the typical rate in our area. Michael's service throughout the sale process was superb in every way. From friends and family selling houses during this same time, we heard many examples of how their realtor let them down and didn't represent their best interest -- this made us appreciate even more the great job Michael was doing. He was always just a text, email or call away, and very responsive with advice and information that was on the mark. He was proactive on every issue, reminding us of things we needed to do, but also the other professionals involved in the transaction. This continuous attention to every detail greatly reduced the stress of the situation and produced a very positive outcome for us. (

Google

"Michael Seward was the perfect match for us to market our unique property. We knew we needed to reach out to a special buyer and understood it would take time. Michael was open to our pricing request and comfortable with our relaxed time frame for selling. Little did we anticipate accepting an offer within a few weeks of listing! Michael was able to capture the unique beauty of our timber frame home and hillside property through his internet video marketing which highlighted his skill in narrated drone and video camera footage. Furthermore, Michael’s professionalism, integrity and responsiveness were greatly appreciated throughout the process. We are pleased to highly recommend Michael Seward for a successful real estate experience! "

Zillow

"Our Belchertown home had been on the market for months with one of the largest and most recognizable real estate agencies in the area, and we were not happy with the results. About a month after our listing had expired, we read a news article about Mike’s company. We highly recommend Michael Seward Real Estate to our friends and family. He is honest and hardworking. We were very pleased with the narrated video he produced of our home, which showcased many of its features in a manner that was missing from the marketing provided by our previous agency. Mike isn’t just great at real estate marketing, he also knows how to close a deal and keep a transaction together. He did a wonderful job guiding us through the process once we accepted an offer. He also advised us what to do to ensure a smooth sale, advice that our previous agent did not provide. Michael Seward did a fantastic job selling our home at a great price. He kept us in the loop throughout the process. We never needed to chase him for updates, and he was always available to answer questions. He is a proactive and conscientious real estate agent, and we are glad that we decided to work with him. Michael Seward Real Estate proved to us that a small real estate brokerage can be a smarter choice than a large, recognizable name. And his commission rate saved us thousands of dollars. It is safe to say that we got better marketing and more insightful consultation with Michael Seward Real Estate that we did with a larger company. "

Michael Seward Real Estate website.

"It's a pleasure to write this letter to thank you for all your hard work in selling our Clark St. property. Thanks, in your case, certainly is not enough! We hope this letter briefly explains our belief that you are an exemplary Realtor. In November of 2011 we suffered an unexpected medical set back and found ourselves trying to deal with the financial loss of my having to retire. From the time of our first conversation, you were honest and direct. You explained how the process would unfold so we wouldn't be surprised, and you recommended things that we could do to help with the sale. When it came to setting an asking price and later when we adjusted that price, you always listened to our thoughts. In those discussions it quickly became obvious that you knew your market and the players in local real estate. Unlike many of your contemporaries you communicated frequently and effectively with the community and us, your clients. To your credit we were never blindsided or in the dark at any time. You were proactive and kept us looking ahead of the present. Your numerous showings of Clark Street were comprehensive and beneficial in what now seems in making a difficult sale happen. Other agents failed where you prevailed. nor did they have the drive and focus you possessed. During difficult times when we needed your best, and that was what you gave us. By this time we had grown accustomed to your high energy level and great work ethic and you amazed us with your flexibility, creativity, and persistence in making the sale. It is no exaggeration that closing an estate and selling a home is a stressful and an emotional endeavor. But you provided that support and confidence we needed to know things would work out. Through it all you were a Realtor who became a friend and confidant. For all the aforementioned reasons is why we can and do highly recommend you to our friends and acquaintances. It is without hesitation we would seek you out with any future real estate needs. "

Michael Seward Real Estate website

About Michael

Michael Seward Real Estate is a full-service real estate agency that provides premium marketing across all price points along with a better commission rate & structure. All seller clients can expect the first-class marketing of their home with real, narrated video and aerial photography. Other agencies may claim to offer videos, but they are usually revealed to be slideshows.  Real, narrated take time and money to produce. They are an added expense that decreases profit-margins.  This agency includes real videos in the marketing of every home-- regardless of price point--for an incomparable value. 

Michael Seward Real Estate's incomparable value includes a knowledgable an experienced real estate broker who will help you navigate the real estate sales process, whether it is helping home sellers to vet offers or assisting home buyers craft a suitable offer and everything thereafter, he is there every step of the way.  Michael Seward's professional designations include the Certified Residential Specialist designation, which has been earned by just 3% of real estate agents. This is addition to the National Association of Realtors Green designation, the Certified Buyers Agent designation, the Certified New Homes Specialist designation, and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors' Loss Mitigation Specialist designation.  He is also a FAA Certified Remote Pilot, a requirement to legally operate drones for commercial services.  Mike also has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in anthropology.  

Historic homes are also a specialty of Michael Seward Real Estate. Michael Seward has been a student of history his entire adult life. As a former archaeologist, he worked in an industry called cultural resource management and participated in housing surveys and National Register of Historic Places investigations.  Mike continues to study history, including local history.  

Michael Seward's opinion pieces about the housing shortage have been published in local newspapers and in the Boston Globe. In an effort to keep consumers informed about the real estate market, he regularly posts news stories from a variety of reputable news organziations.