“From our first meeting, Michael was calm, professional and incredibly well prepared. He took the time to understand our property, kept us informed throughout the campaign and worked seamlessly with our agent. On auction day, his ability to read the buyers and keep the momentum going made all the difference. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”
Sarah & James, Mosman
"I cannot speak highly enough of Michael Garofolo from Cooley. Having worked with numerous auctioneers and auction companies over the years, I can confidently say that the level of service provided by Michael exceeded my expectations in every respect. From our initial pre-auction meeting, it was immediately apparent that he possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge and experience. What particularly stood out was Michael's commitment to communication and client service. He even made himself available outside of normal business hours and at every stage he demonstrated patience, professionalism and the ability to explain complicated matters in a very simple and practical way. Auction day itself was a masterclass, the entire process felt organised and seamless from start to finish. In an industry where experience, judgment, communication and process are critical, Michael stands out as one of the very best. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Michael Garofolo from Cooley and look forward to working with them again in future."
Mark Tannen Tannen Realty
"I want to thank Michael Garofolo so much for running my successful auction. I highly recommend Michael as an Auctioneer, he is very professional, an excellent negotiator, demonstrating superior communication skills, patience and compassion. Michael provided amazing customer service meeting with me prior to the auction and went out of his way to solve problems expeditiously during the auction and got me the highest price possible. I was very happy with Michael running my successful auction."
Vicky Kaponikolos Vendor
"We’ve observed many auctioneers in action and Michael is a standout. We knew Michael would be the best person for the sale of our home. His energy and passion to deliver the best possible outcome was evident on the day and we couldn’t thank him enough! We highly recommend Michael as he is a true professional and yet very humble in his approach."
Toon & Thao Vendors
"We had seen Michael in action a couple of times so we were very happy when our agent recommended him to us for the online auction of our home. To say we were nervous is an understatement, however several days before the auction we had a phone conference with Michael who went through the process with us in great detail. He answered all our questions and gave us information we didn’t even know we needed. On the day Michael was punctual, professional and unstoppable. Encountering some uncooperative bidders did not deter him. His ability to read the 'virtual' room and take command of the situation was exceptional. It was not a smooth or easy auction and Michael did not let us down. No one has ever worked so hard for a sale. We would recommend him to anyone looking for an auctioneer that will act only in his clients best interests and will never give up."
Paul & Marie Ledger Vendors
"We wish to express a huge thank you for the outstanding result you achieved for our auction on 19th September 2021. Your wonderful expertise and enthusiasm conducting the auction was incredible. We are sincerely grateful for the fabulous result."
Angela & Phillip Camilleri Vendors
"There were hundreds of onlookers and 36 registered bidders for 23 Reserve Street West Ryde. Things were very hectic and Michael's assistant did a first class job at registering buyers for me. During the auction Michael controlled the crowd exceptionally well with the many questions fired at him. I would not have coped without them both. The owners are very pleased with the result as Michael squeezed the buyers for as much as they had and they did mention to me prior to auction how they liked how friendly Michael was to them. I will be recommending Michael."
Bruce Ignatiou LJ Hooker
"I can't recommend Michael Garofolo enough. We have had great experiences with him during and after auctions, finding him to be extremely diligent, forthcoming and onto it! It is so important to have professionals on your/your vendor's side in the current market. Not only is it important to price and market a property correctly from the outset, but come auction day, to have an auctioneer like Michael on your side could make the difference of tens of thousands of dollars."
Peter Kelaher PK Property
"Michael went above and beyond at the auction. He worked the buyers when the auction stalled and managed to get up to the reserve. I would highly recommend his services."
John Vendor
"Michael’s personality, negotiation skills and influence to achieve an outcome were absolutely brilliant. I knew we were in good hands when we met you. Thank you very much."
Jude & Anna Vendors
"We have seen many auctioneers in our time, but none that have left us utterly speechless. Michael’s guidance and advice throughout the auction campaign were unsurpassed. Michael inspected the property and attended a meeting with the vendors prior to auction day to run through the formalities and probable scenarios of how the auction would proceed. His commitment and dedication to delivering a successful auction were substantiated when he stayed back to offer support and assistance in negotiating with a buyer. His passion in striving to close a deal, not just conducting the auction, visibly demonstrates his true professionalism and character. His confidence and calming influence on the day, undoubtedly helped facilitate a premium price for our clients. The service that we received from Michael is unmatched. The care and sincerity shown to our clients is deeply valued and appreciated. Again, a massive heartfelt thank you to Michael. You were not just our auctioneer, but an extension of our sales team."
Silvia Vitale & Tiana Walsh Laing + Simmons Potts Point
