Michael was fantastic, he showed us so many different properties and as we are not locals he was always accommodating with times and appointments. it was refreshing to see so many people at the local Hardware store say hello to him and shake his hand when we happened to be there at the same time as him on one occasion. Glad we did business with him and even happier to continue to keep our business with them which in our opinion is a reflection of our thanks for all his hard work he and his team have and still put in. Thanks again Michael for all your hard work. Your a champ.

Michael of Raine and Horne Cessnock is a friendly, knowledgeable, practical real estate agent. I found him supportive, honest, approachable and unbiased. I believe that a great agent does their best for both the buyer and the seller which can be a tricky thing to do. Michael did this with éclat. He responds to requests promptly and welcomed any feedback I had to offer. I am pleased to affirm Michael's credibility and capability within the real estate domain

Honest approach, open communication between parties, professional attitude - end result, property sold.

Michael is a straight up honest guy with extensive knowledge of the local area. Would highly recommend!

Michael was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process of our home selling. Michael was very open with his communication regarding progress of open house showings of the property, progress on potential purchasers, professional advice, which came to fruition regarding the price being sought for the property. At all times Michael respected my wishes regarding the sale of the property and I can recommend him to any future parties looking to buy or sell real estate.

Great service! Great sense of humour! :0) Michael was there day and night to answer all our questions and even after purchase went beyond his duties to help us out. We recommend R&H Cessnock for a seamless purchase.

We have dealt with Raine & Horne at Cessnock many times over the last couple of years and specifically with Michael Cleaves in both purchasing and selling properties. Michael has always been very professional but remains very approachable, with no time too late to call, even when the phone call was made by our 3 yr old on a Sunday, with no question being too hard or basic to answer, we were never made to feel stupid or a bother . From our first dealings with Michael he gained our full trust and never let us down, he would always give good honest advise and made sure we always knew exactly what was happening which made the whole experience a pleasure.

Michael showed upmost professionalism when selling our investment property. However it was his negotiation skills that really impressed us. He understands both buyers and sellers requirements and works hard to communicate throughout the process.

Michael listened to what we wanted in buying a house and helped us find the perfect house to buy. The buying procedure was painless and he has answered all our questions without a problem. We would definitely purchase through Michael for any future properties we are interested in within the area.

Absolutely awesome service. Michael got us the best price and in a very short time. We couldn't have wished for a better agent, just awesome!!!

I found Michael Cleaves a pleasure to deal with, The effort he put into making my property sell was exceptional. Michael had great negotiating skill when it came to arranging inspections between potential buyers and current tenants. He also kept me very informed on condition and tidiness of my property as I live out of town. His appraisal was spot on final selling price after agreeing to give it a shot at a slightly higher price.Thanks Michael!

Our house sold a lot quicker then I expected for the price I wanted thanks to Michael. He took my family situation (3 kids) into account and was never pushy to get people through the house. A great real estate agent that I would and have recommended Michael to anyone.