About Michael Ricks

“With over 600 agents and nine offices, Michael is our only agent to earn two of Windermere’s most accomplished designations, REO Director and Premiere Director. Michael has the experience, ability, knowledge and training that are perfectly matched and aligned to the current demands of the market" said Windermere’s Broker Bryan Arnold.

Ricks is a valuable asset to the desert Real Estate community. In addition to ongoing training, he assist in training others and is involved in training and certifying Windermere’s REO Buyer’s agent specialists and serves as a member of  the MLS Committee for the Palm Springs Board of Realtors.

(SFR) Short sales and foreclosures are the new "traditional" real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today`s market  they are critical. Ricks has the proper tools and training he uses with the SFR certification and is a trusted resource for short sales and foreclosures.

(GRI) Michael is recognized by the California Association of Realtors as a Graduate of The Realtor’s Institute. New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism. By securing a strong educational foundation combined with experiential day in a day out experience Ricks is always ready.

So it`s more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.

Working with either Hollywood Celebrities or Asset Manager’s from a Bank, Michael is equally comfortable. "People are just people and everybody basically wants the same thing. They want to know their needs are being addressed and that they are working with someone who is professional, responsive and has the experience to get the job done".