Mike was always calm and patient. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge in the real estate industry. When I had concerns or a different view point, he listened and together we worked to the common goal of selling my home. I always felt that Mike was in my corner and am grateful he was.

We were complete newbies at house hunting and Mike was very patient with all of our questions and concerns. It always felt like he was advocating for us. He was extremely thorough when inspecting each of the houses we were in, pointing out problem areas and we never felt pressured for anything at all. Always on top of things and not missing a beat, he communicated seamlessly with our lender to keep the offer/closing process going in a smooth and timely manner.As sharp and detail-oriented as he is, Mike is also very friendly and easy going, seemingly imperturbable. We loved working with him and would love to work with him again in the future. Very, very lucky to have had him as our realtor during the crazy market the spring and summer of 21 has been.

If youre looking for a quality, diligent, and honest real estate agent look no further! My wife and I were so lucky to work with Mike and help us find a house in Lancaster when we moved from Philadelphia. He was so accommodating of everything and immensely helpful in every way. He went above and beyond for us, going so far as to see if the neighbors were loud at 8:00 pm. Do yourself a favor and work with Mike, you wont regret it!

I appreciated Mikes low key, calm manner. I never felt rushed or pushed into anything. I always felt like I was getting his honest and professional opinion. He was able to negotiate a great price for us and made the process stress-free and pleasant.

Mike Skillman was recommended as a trustworthy choice by my father. Hes clearly speaking from years of experience and wants to see you in the right home. Ive appreciated hearing him give me a straight answer on what his takes, both good and bad, are for each home we considered. He was very patient with us through all our life changes throughout the year that we finally settled in our new home.

Theres a reason Mike has a 5-star rating. He was incredibly thorough whenever he showed us a house, and highlighted a few pretty big problems with a number of properties that helped us understand what we were getting into. When we went to sell, Mike clearly knew what he was doing; he knew the market, knew how to stage a house, and ultimately helped us obtain multiple offers above asking price in only a few days.Having worked with other realtors in the past, I can tell you Mike is in a league of his own.

Mike was very helpful through the whole process since we had not purchased a house for 43 years He guided us in where to look and the price range that was best for us.This all went very smoothly. Mike helped us not get discouraged when we did not get the houses we bid on. He helped us make the best bid and with the right stipulations when our bid was finally accepted for the house we did purchase.Mike did a great job in helping us sell our own house in a very timely fashion. The suggestions he made were very helpful.

Friends from church recommended Mike Skillman and their recommendation was enough for us to choose him. Mike was a pleasure to work with. He provided the answers we needed in a timely manner. He helped us understand what to expect in todays market, both with selling and buying a home. He gave honest opinions on homes, whether positive or negative, which really helped us in our decision making process. If I had to do it again, I would absolutely use Mike again. And I have no reservations with recommending him to anyone who is looking to purchase a home.

I was most grateful for Mikes honesty through our purchase process. Mike provided candid and honest insight on potential properties that kept us from making a poor choice. As a first time purchaser, I was unsure what to look for, but Mike provided thoughtful and sound assessments that were clearly founded in experience and knowledge. It would have been easy for a broker to stand aside and allow a buyer to take the first thing that came along, just to be done with it. But thankfully Mike helped steer us in the right direction, even though it took a little more time and effort.

Mike has been a blessing to our family over and over again! He has been incredibly patient with us over the years through some unique situations with the selling of our home. You will not find someone more understanding of how life sometimes throws curve balls! Mike has a great way of providing excellent advice and thoughts on your situation, while still encouraging you to make the best decision for you and your family. I believe Mike sets a gold standard for his profession through his care for his clients and his knowledge and wisdom of the local markets! He is our realtor for as long as he’ll have us!

Mike Skillman is a very honest and knowledgeable realtor. He talked us through all the details of selling our house and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Mike listened to our needs for price and all aspects of meeting our deadline for selling our house. Mike Skillman is also very brave when it comes to dealing with all the crazy dogs we have in our family:) Thank you Mike for helping us move, you did a great job!

Our experience with Mike Skillman was second to none. Mike was so patient with us as buyers agent while we took our time (3 years) to find just the right house for our family. He knew exactly what we wanted and we always felt that he put our best intentions first. Mike definitely wins the gold medal for patience. Mikes experience as a sellers agent also helped us to prepare our existing home to go on the market and navigate all the steps through closing. Mike sold our home in just over a week and made the entire process as simple as it can be. Our family highly recommends Mike Skillman to anyone looking to either buy or sell a home in Lancaster county and beyond.

Mike Skillman is one of the most polite and compassionate people we have ever dealt with in a professional manner. He puts his clients first whenever he can, and is honest and professional. We have worked with Mike in the past, and he has always made the process of buying and selling our homes as smooth as possible. We could not attend closing this time, so Mike made special accommodations for us to complete the required paperwork and attended settlement on our behalf. He is always punctual and professional. We put a lot of trust in Mikes guidance and knowledge of the real estate market for our last three homes and have never been disappointed.

My husband and I were completely satisfied with our experience working with Mike as our Realtor. We heard about him from my cousin and her husband, who had used Mike as their Realtor for the sale of their home and purchase of another home. Her parents had purchased their home in Lancaster with Mike as well. We trusted my cousins good judgment enough to call and meet him as soon as we moved to Lancaster County.We really appreciated his calm and patient demeanor, and that he grew up in the Lancaster area and worked in the real estate industry for a significant amount of time. He asked many perceptive questions to gather information as to what we wanted. We never exhausted Mikes professionalism, in-depth knowledge of the real estate market, and patience (it took seven months and innumerable questions, emails back and forth, and on-site visits to houses until we found our house). He was also extremely proactive whenever we wanted to make an offer: he presented two offers for us on two different houses over the course of the seven months, and both times we won the bid over several other bids. The first house ended up being retracted from the market so we had to keep looking, but his guiding us through the situation was so helpful. When we bid on and won the second house, he made several key suggestions during the inspection process that saved us a good bit of money on the cost of the house. When settlement day came, the process was totally smooth, and we were very glad to have him in our corner. Were very thankful for our experience working with Mike.

Having just moved here from South Carolina I had no connections in the Lancaster area. I was using third party realtor websites when I came across Mikes profile. His high rating and extensive list of gleaming reviews lead me to give him a call. After our first conversation Mikes knowledge of real estate and the Lancaster area were obvious and I knew Mike was the guy I wanted helping me find a home. Throughout the entire process of buying my home Mike was very knowledgeable and informative. If I ever buy or sell in the Lancaster area again I will be contacting Mike!2 Years later:My experience selling my home in the Lancaster, PA area with Mike Skillman was excellent. I used Mike as my purchasing realtor in 2016 and now as my selling realtor in 2018. I couldnt ask for a better realtor on either end of the transaction. Mike is extremely knowledgeable of the local market and does a very thorough search for comparable homes to be sure your home is priced within market levels. Communication through the entire process couldnt have been better. Mike consults his clients on all decisions and does an excellent job of explaining all of your options as well as the possible outcome of those decisions. If you are buying or selling in the Lancaster, PA area I strongly recommend Mike Skillman.

Our experience as first time home buyers was excellent, thanks to Mike. Everything went so smoothly. Mike was never pushy and allowed us to take our time when we would do a walk through and would do his best to give us as much info as he had available, or provide knowledge from past experiences. If he truly didnt know he would find out for us so we could make an informed decision. Mike gave us his time on evenings and weekends when needed to fit our schedules. Mikes Christian characteristics were something that we appreciated. I will use Mike again if/when the time comes to sell our house and purchase another one. Thanks for making our first time home buying so easy!

I would highly recommend Mike Skillman as a real estate agent for the purchase of ones home. He was knowledgeable, resourceful, persistent, discreet in communication, and positive in the process of finding a home. Mikes humor and calm personality made it a pleasure to work with him. His ability to be analytical in his evaluation of matching a house to our needs did not blind Mike to the fact that he was dealing with persons, sometimes unsure, sometimes confused, and sometimes simply tired. He handled problems with aplomb and communicated well and clearly with the representative of the sellers. Mike made the difficult process of finding a home in a new area a rewarding process in itself -- Mike is a true professional and a true person.

Mike came highly recommended by several friends. After an initial meeting, we were pleased with his patience and understanding of our situation. We felt comfortable with him from day one. He was attentive throughout the entire process and relieved some of our fears when the process took longer than hoped for.

Excellent agent. Recommended by a friend with standards as high as mine. Very pleased and will use him again.

My wife and I had received high praise of Mike Skillman from family members, and found him to exceed expectations in every way. As brother and sister in the Lord Jesus Christ, we greatly appreciated Mike praying with us regarding our intent to purchase a new home. We will be working with Mike again in the very near future to sell another property.

Working with Mike Skillman made my first time home buying experience very enjoyable. He truly ticked off all the boxes of what someone should look for in a real estate agent. He was so helpful and patient when answering all my questions and leading me through the home buying process. Even after you make settlement, he checks in and makes sure everything is going well, helping with any lingering questions. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent.

Mike Skillman was always available to hear and address concerns. He also took time to come by for a walk through months prior to us putting the home on the market to give me an idea of some projects I may want to complete prior to listing. Although Im a procrastinator and waited until the last minute to complete the projects, it was still helpful to have advanced knowledge of things and I appreciated his willingness to go the extra mile. At one point Mike had called me around 8:00pm in the evening and the first thing I asked him was, do you ever get time off? The call at that hour was not a problem at all, but it goes to show that hes always accessible and willing to get his client the most update information regarding negotiations. This particular call was to let us know we had an agreement with a buyer. He seemed as excited as we were. You can tell he is invested in doing right by his clients. He also made sure that we were always in the know of what was happening and what to expect which made it a comfortable experience amidst the stress of selling a home.

I was referred to Mike by financial guru and radio personality Dave Ramsey as an endorsed local provider for real estate from his website. I interviewed 3 of the ELPs and Mike stood out to me with his experience and depth of knowledge of the real estate market. His advice has been sound and consistent with my goals and the philosophy that Dave Ramsey preaches. Mike is not your average realtor - simply because of his exceptional ethics and values. In a world that emphasizes profits and making a quick buck at the expense of the little guy, I found Mike to be just the opposite. He listened to what my circumstances were and my goals I was trying to achieve and remained consistent with his advice. What caught my attention though was he had a genuine interest in what was in my best interest. I was so impressed with him not caring about a sale, but what was best for me. Cant say enough about him and what he stands for. If youre looking for someone you can trust in the real estate market, Mike would be an outstanding choice.

Mike was an outstanding realtor that went above and beyond the call or duty for our family. Not only did he help us sell our previous house for what we all agreed on was the best value, but he also helped us find our familys new home for many years to come. In closing of our new property, we ran into a few issues, but Mike was there for the entirety of the process. He was very professional and always kept our needs at the forefront of the situation. He was very willing to help with any and all questions and concerns and kept the mood light and productive at all times. Mike Skillman is a very friendly, compassionate person. His professionalism is second to none. He was always willing to take a call or respond to a message and made us feel like we were his only priority. I felt very comfortable with Mike and would consider him a friend as much as a realtor.

Mike was referred to us by a friend. We had not great experiences with realtors in the past. Mike was knowledgeable, professional, prompt with communication, and seemed to genuinely care about our sale and being as realistic about what to expect as possible. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking the guidance and expertise of a real estate agent. I dont know anything about RE/MAX, but if Mike Skillman is a reflection of the company in any measure I think highly of the company as well. An excellent rating is not substantial enough to describe my delight over our experience with Mike. He is a tremendous asset to anyone trying to sell a property!

Mike Skillman was continually communicating progress with the house sale as well as sending reminders of requirements for the sale of the property to stay on track for a smooth settlement. He represented the needs of the owners professionally and positively. He also stepped in a number of times to add support and his time relative to utilities. It would have been difficult to have closed smoothly and successfully without his calm supportive manner and guidance.

Mike is very knowledgeable about the whole buying and selling process. He keeps us informed along the way with all details and things to always consider. Hes very personable and super easy to work with in what could otherwise be a daunting process. Weve used him for a previous home sale, new home search and then 6 years later recommended him to our daughter who was searching for a home... again another great experience. And now again were using him for this second property search and purchase. One success after the next. Theres a reason we keep using him. Make sure you get Mike when working with this realty co.Brian

Mike Skillman made this house buying process very easy. He was thorough with every single document. He made it simple to understand his role, my role, and the process. I never felt like I couldnt ask him a question or ask for recommendations. I highly recommend working with Mike.

Mike Skillman did an excellent job to find us a home that met our needs within our budget. My wife and I began to get discouraged when looking for homes online. Once Mike took us to a few homes that all changed. Mike pointed out the pros and cons of each home as well as the towns the homes were in. Mike always gave valuable input when my wife and I had questions. We especially noted Mikes professionalism throughout the entire process.

As first time home buyers, my wife and I were very anxious about the whole home process-every step was a new experience for us. Mike did a wonderful job answering the barrage of questions that we threw at him. He very generously and respectfully walked us through everything so that we felt comfortable moving forward in the process. Mike did an excellent job of making himself available when we needed him. He always answered our phone calls, emails and texts quickly. We cannot thank Mike enough for getting us into our first house which immediately felt like home.

My husband and I are first time home buyers so we had no clue what we were doing. Mike was extremely helpful and understanding with our probably obvious questions. He was always quick to respond to emails or text messages which is a big plus for me. He was never late to our meetings. He always made us feel like we could go to him with any questions or concerns we had. The agent that was selling the house we bought was very unorganized and clueless it seemed and we were very thankful to have Mike on our side to help us through this. My parents recommended him to us and we would absolutely recommend him to other people we know.

Mike helped us through the process of buying our home, and he was absolutely wonderful. He was patient and respectful and helped us find what we were looking for. He was solely looking after our best interests, and we were very grateful to have worked with him. We highly recommend Mike!

Mike Skillman always goes above and beyond keeping my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. You cant go wrong using Mike as your Realtor!

Mike Skillman was an invaluable resource for selling our home. He knew exactly what we needed to improve to get the highest return on our investment, and he made the entire process easy to understand and pain-free. Mike was very professional and approachable. He knew when to listen and when to offer advice, and he was always looking after our best interests. Thank you Mike!

Mike was available by phone whenever we needed questions answered. He was straight-forward, honest, sincere and trustworthy. Exactly what we needed for our quick home purchase! We would recommend him to any of our friends or family.

Mike listed our house on a Thursday and by Sunday we had a contract....couldnt get much better than that. He prepared us well for the selling process and worked well with us till completion of settlement. He is knowledgeable and a great guy to work with. We couldnt have asked for anything more.

Mike was wonderful at guiding us through the process from start to finish. He would answer any and allquestions quickly and was very accessible the whole time. I would highly recommend Mike to all of myfriends as a great realtor.

Its a couple of weeks after purchasing my home and as I look back over the last couple of months I am very pleased with the job that Mike did as my agent. I really felt like he walked through the process with me, taking phone calls, answering questions, being available to look at open houses, making recommendations based on his experience, and finally helping with the actual purchase. Everything you could ask for. If you are looking for a real estate agent you should go with Mike.

Mike Skillman is the consummate professional. We have bought and sold a number of properties through various Realtors over the years and he is simply one of the very best. Highly recommended.