Michele McKay

Business Philosophy

Michele brings her clients a unique perspective to the Lamorinda & East Bay real estate market. With her 25-plus years in architecture and design, and certifications in “Green” homes, Michele’s extensive knowledge and experience ensures her clients receive superlative service. Michele believes that every client and every house is unique. Beyond just helping her clients through the complicated business of buying and selling real estate; Michele listens, and learns, and adapts to her client’s needs, ensuring attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.Education and Training

University of California, Berkeley, Ca. - BA, History of Art
Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, London, England, Works of Arts

United States Green Building Council (USGBC): LEED AP
Built It Green, Berkeley, Ca. : Certified Green Building Professional ; Certified GreenPoint Advisor - Existing Home ; Certified GreenPoint Rater - New Home

Awards And Designations

Areas of Expertise

Community Involvement

Personal Background

Born & raised in Lafayete, Ca, the San Francisco East Bay and specifically Lafayette, is Michele’s home. Having lived and travelled all over the world, this is where Michele always returns. Whether you are new to the area, or have lived here for years, let her share some secrets.Communities I Serve

Testimonials

See what my clients have to say -

I just want to thank Michele McKay for a job well-done selling my Mom’s house in Lafayette. Michele was very professional and always available when we needed her help. My mom’s house was an unusual sale, as there were no responsible family members in the area, so my wife and I had to tackle the job long distance. Michele had tremendous resources to help us get through this, and we relied on her to be our eyes and ears on this project. … When it was all said and done, the house sold prior to going on the MLS - for more than the asking price, closing was a piece of cake and we received full compensation for the house within 10 days. Michele did way more than we expected. Without her help we would not have sold the house as quickly as we did. Thank you again for doing a fantastic job.

Jim Hoyt

... I have bought and sold several homes in the Bay Area over the years so I speak from experience when I say that Michele McKay is one of the best agents I have ever worked with. In selling my home in Lafayette I felt very lucky to be represented by Michele, who was so knowledgeable and proactive throughout. Calm and professional, she was always several steps ahead to keep things moving along smoothly. It never occurred to me beforehand that there would be any special benefit from Michele's architectural background, but her access to engineers and other experts and her ability to read and understand their sketches and reports turned out to be key to completing the sale. Thank You Michele!

Melanie Norris