Mike Vonderau, Realtor

Fantastic experience: Mike was highly recommended to us through multiple family members and he did not disappoint. As new home buyers, we did not know the first thing about buying a new home - Things to look for, inspections, financials, etc. The communication was 10/10 and we could always rely on getting a quick answer or phone call whenever we needed, including weekends. He made the entire process incredibly simple for us. He walked us through each step of the process and we found our home through the Howard Hannah portal that matches you with homes that fit your criteria based on our initial meeting we had with Mike. It took no more than 2-3 days from the night we drove by the house, to schedule a tour, and ultimately close on our new home. It was shocking and we couldn't be more happy with our new home. He will help you find the home you are looking for in such a difficult market to navigate. We highly, highly recommend letting Mike and his team help you find your new home.

Fantastic experience: I don’t write many reviews, but working with Mike this last time was worth a 5 star review and more. Throughout the years, I have worked with Mike and his team, buying and selling several homes. All have been top notch. His team is friendly, committed, supportive and communication was always prompt. This last time was a very personal experience when buying my home, and Mike supported me every step of the way. He has been a trusted advisor and is one of the best realtors in the business, knowing the right offer to make and getting me in touch with the best loan officer. He was exactly what I needed. He knew I had a very important wish list and an extra high priority location in Bay Village, Ohio. Mike not only was able to make me feel comfortable and informed along the way, but as usual delivered above and beyond. You can’t go wrong with Mike. I have personally recommended Mike to family, friends and my own clients as well. Like always, he stands apart, a true professional. I am grateful for Mike and his team.

Fantastic experience: Mike did a fantastic job selling my Father’s property in Pleasant City, Ohio. The property was listed with a different realtor for six months, but she wasn’t getting the job done. Mike had it under contract in less than two weeks. Excellent communication and service!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I moved from Detroit to Cleveland to be closer to family. We are so thankful to have had Mike Vonderau on our team when searching for our house in North Ridgeville, OH. We really appreciated his flexibility when it came to scheduling house tours, as they were often at the last minute due to being out of town. Mike has a great eye for spotting the pros and cons in a house which further helped us make the right decision. He even set us up with contractors to provide repair estimates on prospective homes. With such a competitive housing market, having a realtor as experienced and professional as Mike was a huge benefit. One of Mike's greatest strengths is his ability to write an attractive offer for the seller while avoiding excessive risk for the buyer. This made us comfortable and confident with the offer submitted that ultimately lead to closing our new house. He has thorough knowledge of the West Cleveland suburbs and knew which communities and neighborhoods were the best. Mike is the best realtor, and we would gladly recommend him to friends and family.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Mike Vonderau when I purchased my first home in Fairview Park, and I can’t recommend him enough. From the start, Mike made the entire home-buying process clear and easy to understand. As a first-time buyer, I had a lot of questions, and Mike was always patient, offering great suggestions and explaining each step in detail. His deep knowledge of the local market, paired with his professionalism and negotiation skills, helped me feel confident in my decisions. Mike also connected me with fantastic local resources, which was incredibly helpful as I navigated the buying process. His communication was always prompt and clear, making the process as smooth as possible. If you’re looking for the best realtor in Fairview Park or the top realtor in the area, I highly recommend Mike Vonderau. His dedication to his clients and expertise in the local market make him and his team an excellent choice for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I were trying to buy a house in the Lakewood or Cleveland area. We had heard great things about Mike Vonderau and The Vonderau team from friends of ours. Let me tell you they did not disappoint. Mike Vonderau and The Vonderau Team were a huge help, and it felt like they were working overtime to help us find the perfect house for us. As first time home buyers Mike was a helpful guide at pointing out things we should be aware of and what to look for. As well, they set up multiple contractors to come look at the house we wanted to buy and getting the work done we wanted on our house. The house we ended up buying was in Lakewood and Mike had tons of knowledge of house tendencies in the area, and what homes in Lakewood tend to need. As well they were always on top of everything and making sure we knew what we needed to do every step of the way. They were a blessing to our family when going through such a stressful process. Mike and the Vonderau Team was THE Best Realtor team we could have asked for and we highly recommend them to anyone thinking about buying or selling!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I recently relocated back home to the area and had the pleasure of working with Mike Vonderau to find our new home in Bay Village. From start to finish, Mike provided top-notch service and support throughout the entire home-buying process. His knowledge of the local real estate market was incredibly valuable, especially since we we’ve been away from the area for several years. Mike made it a priority to understand our specific needs and preferences, which made us feel confident that he always had our best interests in mind. Mike's communication skills are outstanding. He was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns, providing clear and detailed explanations along the way. Whether it was scheduling showings, navigating negotiations, or assisting with paperwork, Mike handled every step with professionalism and efficiency. His attention to detail and proactive approach saved us a lot of time and stress. One of the things we appreciated most about Mike was his genuine care and dedication. He didn’t just help us find a house, he helped us find the perfect home for our family. His commitment to making sure we were happy with our purchase went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re looking for a real estate agent, we highly recommend Mike Vonderau. His expertise, dedication, and personal touch made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We couldn’t be happier with our new home, and we’re grateful to have had Mike by our side throughout the journey!

Fantastic experience: We recently had the pleasure of working with Mike Vonderau and his exceptional team to sell our home in Westlake. From our first meeting, Mike demonstrated a thorough understanding of the real estate market, clearly outlining the entire process, his approach to home preparation, and his strategic pricing plan. The marketing materials were polished and professional, showcasing our home in the best possible light. Throughout the process, Mike and his Sales Coordinator, Dawn, provided expert guidance and were readily available to address any questions—even after the sale was complete. Thanks to Mike’s market expertise and skilled negotiation, we achieved a sale price significantly above asking, matching the highest-ever sale in our neighborhood. I confidently consider Mike to be one of the top real estate agents in the area, and I’m extremely pleased with our decision to work with him.

Fantastic experience: I recently purchased a home in Bay Village and Mike Vonderau was the listing agent. I then had him list my home in Olmsted Township. I have been so impressed with Mike and his team (shout out to Dawn) for helping me through both a purchase and a sale. I always received great communication and professionalism. He sold my nearly new home in a community that was still building and I am so relieved that I had him by my side in what could have been a difficult position. Mike also recommended a great moving company that I used and will continue to recommend. If you need a trusted realtor, whether in Bay Village or anywhere on the West Side, call Mike!

Fantastic experience: Mike and his team made the home buying process smooth with their expert guidance, especially since I was a first time homebuyer. Mike helped me find a home in North Olmsted that I could not be more happy with. Mike and the team were a pleasure to work with and very professional!

Fantastic experience: Mike Vonderau and his team are the best realtor team we had ever worked with. They helped me and my wife with both buying a house and selling our existing one. Mike guided us through the whole process and very helpful when we run into problems with the bank. He is very knowledge and has a lot of connections. His team is always available whenever we had questions or concerns. We were able to completely trust that he had our best interests. I would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Mike and his team made the process of selling my moms home in Bay Village so seamless. We got a great price and I felt very supported through the process. It helped make a difficult time a much less stressful. Thank you all for your hard work!

Fantastic experience: We were building a new home & needed to sell our current home we had been in for 21 years. Mike was very straightforward in his pricing & staging approach. We sold very quickly & over listing price. Mike & team were great to work with & would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: This summer, I began looking for a home for my 3 children and myself in Bay Village. Mike was extremely patience with me throughout the search. He was always willing to see a home at a moment's notice. Within 3 months, we found my home, slightly below budget! Mike provided great guidance throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend this team!

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have a primary home in NC but travel to OH often to visit family and friends. We decided to start looking for a secondary home in OH and were referred to Mike Vonderau. For almost 2 years, Mike patiently worked with us. When our dream townhouse in Avon Lake became available, Mike responded quickly to our request for a virtual showing. He then provided expert guidance throughout the offer and closing stages. He and his whole team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. My wife and I were in NC for the whole process, and it was a great feeling to know we had an expert like Mike in OH who had our best interests in mind. A five star experience for sure!

Fantastic experience: My family decided without much advanced notice that we were interested in selling our first home in Lakewood and putting an offer in on a second home in a different community to consolidate work and school for our family. Mike quickly gathered information and clearly walked us through valuation considerations, which gave us confidence in our decisions with the current crazy housing market. We accepted an offer and were in contract on our other home in a matter of 3 days! We were very pleased with the outcome at our Lakewood home and are thrilled with our new home with much more space for our growing family, thanks to Mike's prompt communication and strategic input regarding the pricing and staging.

Fantastic experience: Because of my profession, my wife and I have moved several times during our twenty-three year marriage. On this occasion, we chose the community of Bay Village; a highly sought after suburb with an extremely competitive housing market. From our first meeting with Mike Vonderau, throughout an arduous seven month process to find the "perfect' house for us, we felt like we were in the hands of a long time friend. Mike was knowledgeable, patient and demonstrated a true desire to find the best option for us - not to "sell" us a house. We are hopeful that this is our last move for a long while. However, if and when that time comes, we will contact Mr. Vonderau to guide us again. When a person demonstrates this level of performance and professionalism we are sure to keep them in our contact lists.

Fantastic experience: Mike Vonderau and his team are the best out there! I first met Mike when I was selling my home. I’m still not sure if it’s supposed to be that easy but Mike and his team sure made it that way. The professional pictures they took made me want to buy it!! Naturally, I thought of them when I was ready to buy. The thing I appreciated most was that there was no pressure to buy. Genuine and honest describe Mike very well. Mike and his team are always available. Excellent guidance, personalized home search tools and top class negotiation. I am now the very proud owner of a beautiful home in Bay Village. I could not be happier and I know I couldn’t be here without the help from Mike Vonderau and his team. They kept me up to date with everything that was happening through the buying process. Mike even reached out after I moved in to ask if everything was going well. That showed me it’s more than just buying and selling homes for Mike. I always recommend Mike Vonderau to anyone buying or selling a home.

Fantastic experience: This summer my mom was moving out of her Bay Village home where she’d lived for 40 years. I live out of state and contacted Mike early on to help with this process. He was a true Godsend and helpful every step of the way, including helping us determine what to address before listing, referring excellent people to do work on the house, helping us come up with a reasonable timeline, and guiding us through the process. Mike and his team did an excellent job marketing the house and communicating with us about anything that was happening with it. His expertise was vital in helping us make good decisions throughout the whole process, including considering offers. We are extremely thankful the home sold quickly, and the process was extremely smooth. I can’t recommend (or thank) Mike and his team enough. They made a very stressful process much easier to get through.

Fantastic experience: My home was up for sale after living in it for several decades. Mike guided me through the process with expert advice and thorough knowledge of the real estate market. I was able to completely trust that he had my best interests in representing my home. He sold my house above asking price! I consider myself to be quite fortunate that Mike was my real estate agent. He and his team are the best in the business.

Fantastic experience: Mike and team are the best realtors in the area. They exceeded all expectations. We met with 4 realtors in the area and Mike was easily the most detailed and prepared with a plan to sell our house. His team's communication was amazing. Mike and I had weekly calls to discuss plans and process, all the way through the close date. He even checked in with us a month after closing to see how we are doing. I feel he genuinely cares about his clients and does everything in his power to make them feel comfortable that he and team are working hard to sell your house. Thank you Mike, Dawn, and the whole Vonderau team!

Fantastic experience: I had a very limited time to get my home on the market, and sold; Mike and his team did everything in their to make sure it happened. They were in constant communication with me, making sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. They made sure I had peace-of-mind! Our house sold in under a week, every-step was smooth! The Vonderau Team should be your only choice when buying or selling a home in Northern Ohio!

Fantastic experience: Mike, We appreciated everything you did for us to make our move and sale of our house as easy as possible. After living in the same house for 40 years, at our age, it was quite an undertaking to move. You were very caring, patient and understanding of our questions and needs. We are so happy that you found a nice young family, that hopefully will enjoy our home as much as we did for all those years. With gratitude, Bev & Denis Hine

Fantastic experience: Mike helped us buy and sell in the middle of the holiday season and in the middle of a pandemic. He was always considerate, had safe practices in place and helped keep our family safe. We were able to get multiple offers well over our asking price in a short time. Buying and selling is always stressful, but he made it as easy and painless as possible. Mike put thought and time into our approach to set us up for success. Mike brings experience, great knowledge and is easy to work with. I highly recommend Mike if you are looking to buy or sell. Having a polite, professional realtor on your team makes a big difference in both the buying and selling of a home.

Fantastic experience: Mike, we can't thank you enough for the awesome experience in buying our first home! We were nervous we weren't going to have enough knowledge and that the process was going to be overwhelming but Mike knew exactly how to make us feel at ease the entire time. Thank you for always being available for questions/concerns and quick with solutions. We really had the best experience with the Vonderau team and we had a great referral from a family member initially to contact Mike and are so happy we did!! Matt and Maria McLaughlin

Fantastic experience: Mike Vonderau and the entire Vonderau Team were amazing to work with, from selling our house to helping us find our dream home in Bay Village. Mike was extremely helpful during the buying and selling process, guiding us through every step of the process. Mike is also a partner/friend throughout the process and is not pushy at all. Mike wanted us to find the perfect home and did not shy away from letting us know if a certain house wasn’t a good fit. Mike and his team are also extremely knowledgeable with regards to the quality of houses and knows what areas to look out for to avoid a bad situation with potential issues. Thanks again Mike and Team! Frank

Fantastic experience: Working with Mike was all around a 5 star experience! His communication, customer service and overall personality was stellar. He made our first home buying experience a breeze.

Fantastic experience: Mike and his team were great to work with. They provided timely updates and addressed questions professionally. I found their advice helpful in getting my property sold. I would highly recommend Mike and his team.

Fantastic experience: Mike and his team have been great to work with. The communication with my wife and I through the whole process of selling our home was terrific. I will highly recommend them to anyone who is selling or looking to purchase a home.

Fantastic experience: Mike sold my Multi-Family property and he was VERY helpful. He had great knowledge of the process and was a big help getting the property ready for market. He was responsive throughout the process and made the process a lot less stressful for myself. I'd definitely recommend working with Mike.

Fantastic experience: Mike understood what we were looking for and had all the necessary resources we needed to make an informed decision. Professional, responsive, and a great guy to work with. Thank You!!

Fantastic experience: Mike helped us with a complicated move from Toronto to the Cleveland area during Covid and a closed border. My wife was unable to cross the border and travel to Cleveland to look at homes, so we had to help her tour homes via Facetime Video on our phones. We were successful in finding our new home, and Mike was very helpful in getting us connected with key local vendors like Insurance Agents and Title companies. I highly recommend Mike and his team to help you with your next home purchase or sale. Very easy to work with and very thorough.

Fantastic experience: Mike was as professional as you can be. Mike managed selling a property during a pandemic and did it above our expectations. Mike managed the concerns of the current residents and guided us through the process skillfully. Mike Vonderau was honest, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with through the entirety of the process. I highly recommend Mike! He earned our business and that to me is the highest of compliments.

Fantastic experience: Mike was very helpful with establishing the value of our home and made excellent suggestions in preparing it to sell. He was extremely easy to work with and very responsive to our questions and needs. He was very prompt in communicating at all times throughout the process. We would highly recommend Mike!!

Fantastic experience: Mike was fantastic to work with from beginning to end. He sold our house in Bay Village and helped us to buy a property so that we can build our dream home. He was responsive to our needs and always helped with our questions. His timeliness communication was beyond our expectations. His attention to detail is on point. He’s the best in the business and I would highly recommend him! We will be working with him again in the future.

Fantastic experience: Mike helped my fiance and I find our first home. He was very patient with us throughout the entire process! My fiance works 3rd shift, so he would message Mike at all hours (sorry, Mike!) if he loved a house and Mike would respond and get us a showing ASAP. He is very kind and treated us like family! We ended up with a beautiful home and he made the process easy and fun. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I am happy to recommend Mike Vonderau as an exceptional realtor. He helped us buy our current home for less $$$ than we gave him to spend. It was a real pleasure from the get-go to have him working on our behalf. There was never any “high” pressure, he was always available for questions, and responded immediately to any of our inquiries. We enjoyed working with him so much to purchase our new home, that we hired him to sell our former home. It sold the first day after it was listed and we received an 2 offers exceeding the ask price. He is a true professional. Mike and Diane M.

Fantastic experience: Mike was extremely helpful when it came to helping us find our new home. Him and his team went above and beyond our expectations and were extremely helpful and knowledgeable in guiding us every step of the way. He took great interest in finding out exactly what we were looking for and was very accommodating to all request for multiple showings per day. We would definitely recommend Mike and his team to any family or friends in the market to buy or sell there home. Thanks Mike!!!

Fantastic experience: Mike and the Vonderau team are fantastic. They were clear and communicative during the whole process, let me make my own decisions while providing backup information so I felt informed. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: We were delighted to work with Mike! He assisted with the purchase of our new home in Avon Lake. He also listed and sold our existing home in Westlake. He sold the home in less than a week. He always answered our questions which were many and kept us informed. His figures on the value of our existing house in Westlake were very accurate along with the value after selling which included realtor fees, taxes and realtor expenses. We valued his integrity, knowledge of the market and hard work ethic. Vince and Annette DeVries

Fantastic experience: We would highly recommend Mike if you are buying or selling your home. He helped us sell our home on the first day it was listed and walked us through the different offers we received so we could choose the best one. He was always polite, respectful, knowledgeable and just an all- around nice guy. From start to finish, our experience was seamless.

Fantastic experience: Mike made the selling process stress-free and easy to manage. He’s knowledgeable, full of resources and ideas, yet is responsive and really listens. I’ll definitely be recommending him to friends and family.

Fantastic experience: Mike is the man. We were having a hard time finding a house in our price range that fit our needs. He set us up with a portal that fit specific criteria. And took us through 11 homes over 2 days. Dude is a champ, and so patient as we struggled to figure out what was actually a deal breaker for us. Also, he seriously helped us figure out what needed to be done to make the house safe and livable after the inspection. Being first time home buyers, there were tons of things that we thought were a big deal, that turned out to be minor, and tons of things that were a huge issue, that we would have overlooked in a second. He was our advocate in the truest sense of the word. If you don't go with Mike Vonderau, I guess all I can say is, best of luck with whatever realtor you go with, and I hope you don't end up regretting it later. You won't regret having an advocate like Mike.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Mike, for his real estate expertise as well as his ability to respectfully and patiently work with clients as they navigate the life changes that a move can bring. Mike met with my 80+ year old parents over a year before they put their home of 40+ years on the market. He provided them with advice on how to best prepare their home for the market and made himself available for the many questions they had. He never pushed them and won their trust in his guidance. When the home was put on the market it sold within two weeks, and Mike did an excellent job to ensure they received a good price with the considerations and timing that met their needs. We all endorse Mike as a strong real estate professional and partner.

Fantastic experience: Mike is the best!

Fantastic experience: Mike was so patient with my husband and I as we searched for our home. He was helpful and informative when we had questions and gave us good resources when we needed them.

Fantastic experience: Mike and the entire Vonderau team were amazing throughout the home buying process. We purchased our house from Arizona, so it was a very stressful time for us, but Mike made the process so pleasant and extremely seamless. Would absolutely recommend Mike to any buyer looking for a great agent!

Fantastic experience: Mike helped me prepare for the sale and guided me on what factors will impact the the sale and the asking price. After several months of hard work Mike came back to see the completed Condo and we raised our asking price by $9k. The condo went on the market and the first buyer that viewed it made an offer and ultimately purchased it for the asking price as a cash deal. What more can you ask for! Mike and his team work hard to make the sale and transition as smooth as possible working me through a Trust my dad left me that had a few hurdles but we got through. Thanks again Mike great job, we will be revisiting next year for the prep and sale of my home in Fairview Park.

Fantastic experience: Mike has been a close friend for a long time, so it made perfect sense for him to be our realtor of choice when it came time to sell our home. He was professional, courteous, and maintained great communication throughout the whole process. I highly recommend you give Mike and the Vonderau team a call for your buying and selling real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Mike when looking for a home. Did an awesome job.

Fantastic experience: Purchased my first home using Mike as my Realtor. Mike was fantastic throughout the entire process. He made sure my wife and I were informed of everything we needed to know and gave very sound advice at every stage. He was very flexible with our schedules and completed everything in a timely manner. I would absolutely go with Mike again.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Mike for all real estate needs. He's very knowledgeable about the market on the westside of Cleveland, excellent at understanding and meeting real estate goals, and an all-around fantastic person.

Fantastic experience: As a Real Estate investor of going on 40 years, I've worked with over 60 agents: Mike is my agent of choice for residential properties.

Fantastic experience: We had a former rental property that we eventually decided to sell, but not without some discussions with Mike first. He's very knowledgeable about local markets, both rental and sale and was always very realistic in his conversations with us. It was evident he kept our best interest in mind and when we were finally ready to sell his expert advice helped us prepare and sell our home faster than we expected. Mike's a great realtor and we would use again if we needed to.