Michele Best
Michele Best
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, CIREC
PA Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Michele Best is a top-producing real estate professional with over two decades of experience spanning residential, commercial, investment, and distressed real estate throughout New York. Known for her relentless work ethic, strategic negotiation skills, and hands-on client approach, Michele has built a reputation for successfully guiding clients through transactions ranging from first-time home purchases to multi-million-dollar commercial acquisitions.
Her career in real estate began long before becoming a licensed agent. As a young adult photographing residential and commercial properties across New York, Michele developed an early understanding of how presentation, marketing, and media influence the value and perception of real estate. That early exposure evolved into a lifelong passion for the business and laid the foundation for the modern, media-driven marketing strategies she utilizes today.
Before transitioning fully into sales, Michele spent over a decade working as a paralegal and settlement agent, gaining extensive experience in contracts, title clearance, deeds, mortgage processes, and closing procedures. Having attended well over 1,000 closings and worked alongside lenders, attorneys, and mortgage professionals, she developed a rare behind-the-scenes understanding of real estate transactions that few agents possess. This knowledge allows her to anticipate challenges before they arise and protect her clients throughout every stage of the deal.
Today, Michele specializes in residential sales, commercial real estate, mixed-use properties, churches, investment acquisitions, hotels, value-add opportunities, and distressed assets. Her commercial experience expanded significantly following one of the most influential transactions of her career, the successful sale of a multi-million-dollar church property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This opened the door to a growing network of investors, developers, and commercial clients throughout the region.
Throughout her career, Michele has closed millions in gross sales volume and continues to build strong relationships through trust, transparency, and tireless dedication to her clients’ goals. Whether assisting families purchasing their dream home, helping homeowners navigate difficult situations, or structuring complex investment opportunities, she approaches every transaction with the same level of commitment and professionalism.
Clients appreciate Michele’s accessibility, honesty, and ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented under pressure. She believes real estate is more than simply buying and selling property - it is about helping people create stability, opportunity, legacy, and financial growth.
As a proud member of EXIT Realty First Choice, Michele combines innovative marketing, modern technology, and an expansive professional network to deliver exceptional service and results in every market cycle.
For Michele, success is not measured solely by numbers, although her production speaks for itself, but by the lasting relationships she builds and the lives she impacts along the way.
“Don’t save the BEST for last. Make calling the BEST your FIRST CHOICE.”
Whether you are buying, selling, investing, or exploring commercial opportunities, Michele Best is ready to guide you through the process with experience, strategy, and dedication from start to finish.
