Michael is a peninsula native and was raised in Burlingame, located in the mid-peninsula of the San Francisco bay area. Michael has always possessed a strong work ethic which drove him to pursue and obtain his first job at the age of 9 pushing a broom to clean the parking lot of Adeline Market in Burlingame. Michael continued to work at various jobs including service at Peninsula Hospital, construction, food service, and retail throughout his teenage years. Michael also had a passion for buying and restoring classic cars. These are the instruments Michael used as a means of paying his own way through college. He graduated from U. C. San Diego with a B.A. in Economics. He continued to work hard and bought his first home at the age of 23. This transaction is what inspired Michael to pursue a career in real estate.
For over 30 years, Michael has devoted his work ethic into the duties of a full time real estate consultant. Michael has constantly been a top producing real estate professional, obtaining International President’s Elite Premier status, which is one of the highest possible production levels available with Coldwell Banker. Michael is in the top 1% of all licensed real estate agents nationally Michael is recognized by his past clients and peers as positive, creative, honest and knowledgeable.
Living in the same area he was raised has allowed Michael to maintain many childhood friendships, some which have lasted for over 50 years. Michael’s commitment to his two boys Mattais and Marquez, has led him to being extremely involved in many local sporting activities. He has coached numerous other local youngsters in activities such as soccer, baseball, football, skiing, snowboarding, golf and swimming. Michael is also a member of the Board of Directors of San Carlos Little League. These activities and accomplishments are testament to his focus, commitment and drive. Other interests are golf, water sports, snow boarding, scuba diving, gardening, cooking and travel with his family and friends.