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Mike von Dehn

I can officially say that my experience as a realtor in the City of Guelph spans a decade. I started studying real estate and acquired my license in 2011. I began my career as an eager, naive, clean shaven, young agent. Hundreds of sales, tons of new clients, a great deal of new coworkers and three children later, I am happy to report that I still love my job. Researching, touring, inspecting, buying and selling homes in Guelph and the surrounding area is my expertise. Even more of interest to me, however, is meeting and working with people. Buying a house is the biggest purchase anyone will ever make, and I have found satisfaction in this job being involved in this intimate part of my client’s lives.

When they work with me, clients can expect a very laidback, no pressure, honest and genuine experience. I am a clear communicator and enjoy sharing my acquired knowledge and passion for house sciences. I am slightly obsessed with making my own home run as efficiently as possible and enjoy viewing homes through this critical lens.

Whether you are searching for a historical downtown-classic home, a new build in the suburbs, or you are looking to immerse yourself in the investment world, I can help in your endeavours. I have been a landlord for longer than I have been a realtor. I understand the delicate relationship between tenants and landlords and can help you navigate the rules and bylaws surrounding any opportunity that may arise.

I try and approach every aspect of my life, including my lifestyle, parenting, and my career, in a sustainable way. I am proud of my family of five for living a low waste, plant-based lifestyle. We teach our children to be compassionate towards all living things (human and non-human) and it is important to me to lead by example. I consider the impacts my life has on the environment, on society and on animals with every decision I make.

My children are enrolled at the Guelph Outdoor School where they learn to connect with their surrounding environment. This connection and love for nature is essential for the next generation to become stewards of our planet.

My personal connection to nature is fostered by my love of biking. Mountain biking, road biking and multi-day bike packing keeps me healthy and happy. Racing through one of the many mountain biking trails in our area of Ontario is a form of meditation for me and a place where I am most at ease. I am a strong believer that biking is good for the soul. Just try and be angry while riding a bike. It’s impossible!

Whether it be your first time purchasing a home or if you are a seasoned buyer and seller, von Dehn Homes is here to guide you through the entire process. Our team is reliable and honest and we work ethically and with integrity. We practice sustainability in our everyday lives as well as in business. Additionally, we welcome the opportunity to work with diverse individuals throughout Southern Ontario.

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Mike is a wonderful realtor. As first time home buyers, Mike was very patient and responsive with all of our questions and concerns. I will definitely be recommending Mike to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Scott Lewington

2021-10-13

Mike was really great in helping us buy our first home. He was very responsive and made the whole process stress-free.

Charlotte Rose

2021-10-13

Mike supported us on our house hunt and house sale. He knew when we found 'the one' that we had to act quickly given the current market and he walked us through the process professionally and confidently. When it came time to sell our home, it was a very stressful time personally for us and he was so supportive by checking up on us and offering help where he could with home staging, making recommendations - you name it. There are many reasons Mike has such a solid reputation in his field - he's not only the best real estate agent, he's an all-around good human.

Melanie Berard

2021-05-26

My partner and I found a recommendation for Mike randomly on an online real estate forum and we couldn't be happier that we did! Mike is kind, knowledgable, patient, and hard working. Being a first-time home buyer is scary enough, and in the current market, even scarier. Mike walked us through every step of the process, never pressured us to make any decisions we weren't comfortable with, and helped us purchase our dream home within a couple months of starting our search. Whether it was giving us video tours of houses we couldn't make it to see in person, helping us make well-informed offers, or simply being a text message or phone call away to answer any and all of our questions, big or small, we couldn't have asked for a better partner in our home buying journey. Thanks Mike!

Luke Skinner

2021-05-05

I 100% recommend Mike von Dehn. I'll be totally candid: Prior to meeting Mike, my experiences with real estate agents have ranged from at best, fine, to at worst, nightmarish. Mike was the first agent I've encountered who truly brought value to our relationship and left me feeling like I netted out much better than I would have if I had chosen a more DIY route. Three things I appreciated about Mike: 1) I reached out to Mike due to common interests and values around sustainability that I gleaned from his social media feed. His compassion in this realm and centering of the interests of others really translated to his real estate practice. Unlike previous real estate transactions, I felt like I was more than simply a means to a commission; he really did put my interests first. 2) Mike kept me in the loop from beginning to end. He shared all his strategy, thought processes, recommendations, etc., all the while emphasizing that I was in the driver's seat when it came to decision-making. It really did feel like a team effort. With other agents, I've often felt like I wasn't a part of the process and was left questioning how much value they truly brought to the table if they weren't being transparent in their work. 3) Most importantly, I'm certain I did much better in the sale of my home with Mike than I would have if I had gone it alone or with another agent. With increasing housing prices, commissions growing in proportion, and the availability of online alternatives, it's hard not to contemplate a DIY approach. In fact, I was originally going to go this route but I'm glad I connected with Mike. He and his photographer colleague really made my place shine. Their work attracted several good offers and the one I ultimately accepted left me confident that reaching out to Mike had been the right decision. I fully recommend Mike von Dehn and will be contacting him again if I ever decide to get back into the market in Guelph or the surrounding area. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Robert Shirkey

2021-02-02

Mike is a consummate professional with incredible local knowledge of the realty landscape. We have worked with Mike on a couple of properties now and we highly recommend him. Mike is friendly, honest, responsive, and knowledgeable. He really understood our needs and was able to find us just what we wanted. Mike can help you find your dream home!

Chris Reaume

2021-01-09

My husband AJ and I have worked with Mike on several occasions, and we have nothing but great things to say about him. He was extremely responsive to our questions and desire to view homes at a moment's notice. He was competitive and worked hard to get us our asking prices and more, and was extremely patient while we worked to find our dream home together. He even helped us move in! We couldn't have asked for a better realtor, who we are also happy to call a friend.

Holly Leeming

2020-12-09

Mike was our agent for the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one. His calm, considered, professional, and friendly approach helped us through the inevitable stresses of the process. I can't image a person more suited to the important role he played in our lives.

Robin Cherry

2020-12-07

Big big thank you Mike Von Dehn! When I started my search for my next home, Mike was my first and only phone call. We had the opportunity to work together 6 years ago when I moved to Guelph and I knew he was the only person I wanted to work with again! Mike's friendly demeanour and advice based approach is extremely helpful, whether you are a first time buyer, upsizing or an investor. I am ecstatic with both my purchase and sale. There was a lot of hard work put in by all of us; Mike's advice, planning a great strategy, supported by his strong understanding of current real estate market conditions took us over the top! Inevitably when I'm ready to move on again, I will only connect back with you. Thank you so much for everything!

Kashan Kazmi

2020-12-07

We worked with Mike to buy our first house and he was great from start to finish. He knows the market and takes the time to educate you and make sure you feel comfortable with everything. He was patient (definitely not pushy) and is a great person in general which was really important to us for such a big purchase. We're grateful that he was recommended to us!

Georgia Black

2020-12-01