If I had to describe Michael in one word, it would be dependable. I have worked with Michael on both sides of the real estate process—as a buyer and an owner—and in every instance, he has proven to be an efficient, professional, and reliable operator. Michael communicates clearly and promptly, is flexible and easy to deal with, and consistently follows through on his commitments. As an example, for a vacant property purchase, he was able to secure a suitable tenant prior to settlement, which made a significant difference to the overall outcome. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, proactive, and trustworthy agent, and I would gladly work with him again.

Michael was a pleasure to deal with during the purchase of our property. He was open and transparent, and responsive at all times. He also knew the property well and was able to answer any question we had. He also was willing to go the extra yards when needed. We highly recommend Michael!

As a seller I had an excellent experience and can highly recommend real estate agents Michael Poynting and Josh Elliot of Harris Tripp Summer Hill. I was selling an art deco apartment in Summer Hill for a friend who needed to achieve the best possible sale price to fund moving into a retirement village. Prior to appointing Michael and Josh they offered excellent advice on which improvements to make and the respective cost/benefits on improvements. After appointing them, they offered trade contacts and they managed the styling and marketing process to prepare the property for sale. They acted quickly to show the property pre-market and handled every inspection diligently until settlement. Michael handled final negotiations skillfully, ultimately achieving a sale price I was very happy with. Michael and Josh's clear and timely communication kept me well informed throughout the entire process. Their professionalism, market knowledge, and honest advice—combined with their patience in debating different options—made me feel confident and in control at every step, rather than overwhelmed. I would be happy to provide a verbal reference for prospective sellers.

Simply I would recommend Michael. He moved quickly with communication and understood what we needed to make the deal happen while looking after his vendor robustly.

Everything went wrong (on the buyer's side) in this sale and Michael never stopped resolving the issues as they arose. I've worked with Michael before and its the same this time. Tireless efforts on our behalf

We had a really positive experience selling our home with Michael. From the outset, he was clear, responsive and easy to deal with, which made the whole process feel far less daunting. Communication was consistent and honest, and we always felt well informed. Michael’s knowledge of the local market and his approach to the sale gave us real confidence, and the final result was better than we had hoped for. He handled everything professionally and made the experience smooth from start to finish. We’d happily recommend Michael to anyone looking for an agent they can trust to deliver a great outcome.

We have purchased a few properties for our buyer clients from Michael Poynting (Harris Tripp) and have always found him to be a very professional, knowledgeable, experienced and an efficient selling agent. Michael's Communication is prompt, efficient and transparent and as a buyers agent, Michael has been very good to deal with.

Michael was absolutely exceptional throughout the entire sale process of our home. From the very beginning, he kept us fully informed, clearly explaining each step and making sure we understood exactly what was happening at every stage. His professionalism, calm guidance, and strong communication skills made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and well-managed. Michael’s deep knowledge of the local market and his understanding of buyer sentiment gave us complete confidence in our decision to list when we did. His strategic approach and expert advice ultimately led to an outstanding result, far beyond our expectations. We are incredibly grateful for his hard work and couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Michael and the team are brilliant. I have worked with the many times before and they never disappoint. Thanks again

Michael delivered on the ask in a fast and efficient manner with communication front and centre of the process, making the sale as seamless as possible for both vendor and buyer. I would recommend Michael and the Harris Tripp team to others in the Ashfield and Summer Hill area.

I’ve worked with Michael three times now on both sides of the transaction, and I’m sure I will again in the future. He is consistently professional, reliable, and always comes through. His communication throughout each process has been exceptional, making every experience seamless and stress-free.

Michael was courteous and professional in all our interactions in relation to the purchase of this Ashfield property. We appreciated the depth of his market knowledge, his transparency and responsiveness, which helped make the purchase a smooth and efficient one.