The Best Real Estate Agent in Markham: How to Choose, and Why Clients Choose Michael
The best real estate agent in Markham is the one with a verifiable track record in your neighbourhood, a transparent pricing method built on real sold data, and strong recent reviews from people in your situation. Michael John Lau, REALTOR® at eXp Realty, holds 81 five-star Google reviews, has sold over 430 homes across Markham and York Region since 2015, and is a two-time eXp ICON Agent. Below is how to judge any agent, and how Michael measures against each standard.
"Best" Should Mean Proven, Not Loudest
Search for the best realtor in Markham and you'll find dozens of top real estate agents in Markham calling themselves the first choice. Almost none of them show you how to check. That's the problem this page solves.
Choosing an agent is one of the larger financial decisions most families make, and in Markham's current buyer's market it matters more than it has in years. A home priced from real data and marketed properly sells; one priced to win the listing and then reduced sells for less. The difference is usually the agent.
So instead of asking you to take "best" on faith, here are the five standards any top Markham agent should meet, with an honest account of how Michael John Lau measures against each one. Use it to judge him, and to judge anyone else you're considering.
Six Things the Best Real Estate Agent in Markham Must Have
Ask these of every agent you interview. A top agent will answer each one with evidence, not assurances. Below the list, three real Markham sales show what each standard looks like when it matters.
Three Markham Sales That Show the Difference
Standards are easy to list. These are real Markham sales where the approach above changed the result for the family selling. Full write-ups are linked for each.
The sellers had spent a full year with another agent and not a single showing. They had every reason to believe the home simply wouldn't sell. Michael restaged it, reshot it, and remarketed it to the buyers who would actually want it. The relaunch brought 22 showings and 28 open-house visitors, two offers, and a firm sale in two weeks.
The home drew plenty of interest but no one was putting a number on paper. Instead of dropping the price, Michael went back to the data, understood what buyers were actually weighing, and shifted the strategy to rebuild momentum. Multiple offers followed, and the sellers closed $150,000 above their list price.
The sellers interviewed three agents before choosing Michael. Early in the listing a buyer came in with a pre-emptive offer, and the easy move would have been to take it. Michael advised holding for offer night. Four offers arrived, and the sellers accepted one $93,000 above asking, one week after listing.
What Markham Clients Say About Working With Michael
"From the very first phone call, they showed true professionalism and confidence. They gave a clear analysis of my home, great advice on preparation, and marketed it to the right buyers. They didn't just focus on closing — they focused on the best result."
"It was time to downsize and I came across Michael on social media. The staging was excellent, a comprehensive home inspection, and detailed weekly feedback from viewers. Michael seamlessly helped the sale move along to closing."
"Michael and his team went above and beyond throughout our sale. Their communication was excellent and their local knowledge of Unionville gave us real confidence. We couldn't have asked for a smoother experience."
Whatever You're Planning in Markham
Choosing a Markham Real Estate Agent, Answered
Talk to Michael Before You Decide
The best way to judge an agent is evidence, then a conversation. Read the case studies, then book a free, no-obligation consultation, ask the six questions above, and see the pricing analysis for your own home. No pressure, just straight answers.