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4/29/13 We had listed our Big Bear property with another broker but did not get any offers. We redid the unit and then listed it with Mike. We had an full price offer the first day that Coldwell Banker staff viewed the property! Mike did a great job. He was very professional and really knows the area. I highly recommend Mike. He is a 12 on a 1-10 scale. R Takai

4/18/13 My family and I have always wanted a home in Big Bear, CA. Mike was with us through the entire process from beginning to end with the purchase of our home that we love. He was very patient with us and always got back to us on a timely matter. I highly recommend Mike with any real estate needs. -S Lind

1/25/13 Mike was wonderful to work with, I would never use anyone else. He understood that i was selling my home after 26 years and how hard that was on me. He responded within minutes to any contact ,e-mail , text or phone. I couldnt give him a higher recommendation!!! Sandie P

1/10/13 I was new to the real estate process. I had tried one real estate company before I went to Mike Wochner. That company wouldn't even keep appointments that I had made with them and when you travel from Santa Monica and your cast off, you know it's time to leave. Mike Wochner was the exact opposite ; very helpful and always returned my phone calls; even when he was on vacation, what the hell more could any body ask for! Don E

1/8/13 Bless you Mike Wochner. When I came to you and ask you to sell my home in Fawnskin, I had had no Real Estate dealings since 1976. My, how times have changed. You were very professional and extremely patient with me. You answered every one of my endless questions. I really leaned on you too guide me thru this expierience. I am so happy with the outcome and I sincerely appreciate all of your efforts. You are an honest man. Joyce P

12/12//12 We worked with Mike on selling a vacation home in a difficult market. It took some time but it just sold. Mike was very professional and knowledgable about the real estate market in the area and was instrumental in getting the transaction completed smoothly. We would strongly recommend Mike for your real estate transactions. Alison C

12/5/12 Mike Wochner not only proved to be a true professional in his line of work he also has become a valued friend. Mike went above and beyond to assure our escrow went smoothly and always kept in contact throughout the entire process. Mike understood our needs and saw to it that our purchase was a pleasurable experience. I recommend Mike to anyone looking for a new home or property. Thank you Mike. Your friend, Shawn M

12/1/12 MIke is a no nonsense person. He is a professional in his field. He will take total care of his clients. I have used Mike in previous purchases and his service is unsurpassed. I would recommend him to any at any time. Totally trustworthy. Denny S

11/15/12 If you're looking to sell or buy a home in Big Bear, California then Mike Wochner is the guy. He made the sale of my home a great experience. Thanks Mike! Bill S

10/28/12 Mike was great! He made sure I got the home I wanted, and even though it was not his listing he made the process smooth and easy. I would highly recommend him for any real estate transaction, either commercial or residential! Richard H

10/21/12 We picked Mike Wochner out of the blue not having asked anyone about who we should go with. We got lucky as he was extremely knowledgable, helpful, and responsive to all our questions, needs and desires. He always went above and beyond the call of duty and was always available when we needed him to be. Even after our sale was complete he was, and still is, available to answer and check on any questions we have about our area and our needs. Look forward to seeing you around!!! Thank you so very much, Tom and Michelle

10/15/12 Mike’s expertise in the Big Bear real estate market will benefit you whether you are buying or selling. Mike listens and understands your needs and desires. Once Mike knows what you want, he works tirelessly for you, to find the right home or market your property for a successful sale, without compromise.

Mike works real estate full time and makes you his top priority. He has been selling homes for 14 years at Coldwell Banker. Mike knows the Big Bear neighborhoods extremely well. He knows the Big Bear real estate market trends. He knows real estate contracts and legislation well.

I have closed 16 escrows and three foreclosures. I currently own five properties, and Mike helped me purchase one in Big Bear. Mike is extremely trustworthy, doing the best job for the lowest price. I would rate Mike as the BEST agent I have ever worked with!

Mike took the time to show me plenty of options. Once I described my desired vacation home, Mike was professionally dedicated to finding it. Mike shared the advantages and disadvantages with me.

I noticed Mike in his working environment, spending his time checking on properties and showing houses. Mike is internet savvy. Big Bear is remote, and most buyers initially see their homes online, so online pictures and online marketing are so critical. Mike utilizes pictures with higher, clearer resolution to sell his homes, which captured my attention. Google is the number one search engine used on the internet, and when you perform a Google Image search for “Big Bear Lake,” Mike Wochner is the only real estate agent’s name on top of the results with his current listings for sale. Mike utilizes mobile technology to advertise and communicate efficiently with emails, texts, calls, social media, and mobile applications. Mike promptly returned every call and email. Mike was always available.

Mike's honesty, professional demeanor, knowledge, communication skills, and overall charater made the entire process a wonderful experience. Purchasing or selling real estate in Big Bear is an important financial decision. Buyers and sellers face complex issues. Finding an agent with local knowledge and expertise is critical. Mike Wochner is an agent who represents your interests with superior ethics, tremendous inventory knowledge, local Big Bear knowledge, innovative technical understanding, and attentive customer service. Mike is extremely trustworthy and reliable. He ensures your experience is smooth and successful. Mike is a true professional! Thank you, Mike for all you do! Yancy

7/12/12 I have purchased and sold many properties, and I have had some great realtors or so I thought, until Mike. This is the BEST! He will go beyond the best for you. He is honest, nice, genuine and knows Big Bear very well. I knew it was going to be a challenge to buy a house out of town and somewhere I had never been before. Mike and I emailed back and forth for a week of two and by the time I a got there, I felt like I knew the place, and Mike really listened to me about what I was looking for. During the closing process he spent many hours scanninng documents back and forth at night while on the phone walking me through all the paperwork. Tammy M

7/9/12 Mike is a fantastic agent! And this review comes from a real estate broker himself: me. Yes I am a broker here in the San Fernando Valley. I wanted to buy a vacation home in Big Bear so I did some research. It seemed from the reviews Mike was the man to go to. The reviews were indeed correct. I have learned a lot from Mike for my own real estate business. He has taken care of me through the whole transaction but what makes him so different is that he still takes care of me! He answers all my questions, always has references of people to help me fix up the place. He is so full of useful info. I highly recommend him. Greg M.

5/22/12 It's obvious when you meet Mike that he's a great guy, someone you can trust. My only concern with Mike was he going to be too nice when it came time to negotiate. Once we started to negotiate on a property it was obvious that was not a problem. He's fair, but will not allow you to be pushed around. There where times when he became more fired up than I was about a ridiculous counter. Great agent to have on your side. Marc and Elaine

3/29/2012 Mike is without a doubt one of the best realtors I've had the chance to work with. He helped the firm I work for sell a home in Big Bear early in 2012 and he made the experience very enjoyable.

Upon first meeting Mike, I was able to easily determine that he had a deep understanding of the market in Big Bear. He was also very prepared and professional. More importantly, I could tell from that first meeting that Mike was someone who would work very hard for me, furthermore that he was someone I could truly trust. This was huge because the property was an REO that Mike had the listing on previously. Typically, my firm would pursue a new realtor in this situation, however this was the first time we decided to stick with the original listing agent due to our comfort level with him.

It's hard to completely touch on his professionalism but I'll simply say that we put him in an awkard position by originally accepting one of two deals from a propsective buyer who decided not to pursue a purchase. It nearly lost him the deal with the second buyer and potentially ruined his relationship with that person as well. However, he was able to save the deal for both parties involved and it worked out for everyone when all was said and done. Through the entire debacle Mike remained calm and professional and never once lost his composure. I can't honestly say that I wouldn't have lost my "cool" in the same situation.

Although I manage a number of REO assets with my firm and it goes against my grain by saying I can't wait to work with Mike again, I would jump at the opportunity to work with him in the future! Blaine

2/25/12 Mike helped our family buy a lakefront property in early 2012, and we would absolutely use him again if the opportunity presents itself.

It was very comfortable working with Mike. No drama. No pressure. No games. He clearly listened well whenever we dicussed our interests in a property, because he never steered us in the wrong direction as we looked at homes.

He worked with us exactly the way we needed him to. He was available every time we asked to be shown homes, and he was very knowledgable about the properties on the market - not just the homes that we'd been scheduled to visit, but also others that we asked him about randomly during the course of our search.

Throughout the entire process, he was exceptionally responsive via phone, email and text - usually replying within an hour or two to any question we had, whether we were house-hunting or going through escrow.

As we entered the negotiation phase that ultimately lead to opening escrow, he represented our interests very well; gave us great insight; and he never pushed us in one direction or another.

As stressful as home-buying can be, Mike was a real bright spot in the experience.

2/19/12 When we decided to purchase a second home in Big Bear, I contacted several agents about property that they had listed. After speaking with several of them, they did not impress me as people that were truly interested in us or our needs. Then, I ran across a listing held by Mike. I contacted Mike about the listing, and although that property had just entered escrow with another buyer, Mike struck me as an agent that was genuinely interested in working with us to find the right property. So, we started to work with Mike and my instincts were absolutely correct. Mike was knowledgeable, responsive, patient, understanding, cooperative, and was confident that a property meeting our needs would materialize. He clearly understood our needs and our budget and he worked hard to locate properties within those parameters. Although we were already somewhat familiar with the area, Mike would point out aspects of properties that we show consider such as the facing direction of properties, access issues, or potential road noise. He continuously demonstrated that he was concerned about our best interests. Ultimately, we found an ideal property for us in Big Bear City and we are now enjoying some mountain living. So, if you're interested in a pleasant buying or selling experience from the standpoint of having the right agent, go see Mike! Ray and Carla

1/17/12 Mike was great to work with. He was professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable about the area. Because this is a vacation home we really depended on Mike's area knowledge. We have been in the home a little over two months now and it's location is just right for our needs. Once we found the right home I was also very impressed with his negotiation skills. He has the ability to negotiate a good deal while maintaining respectful communications with all involved. If you appreciate a knowledgeable, no drama, transaction than Mike is the right person to work with. Laura

1/16/2012 Very tough and long close due to negotiations and the buyers bank and their ridiculous requests. Mike stayed on top of the entire closing process daily and always kept in communication with me. Mike was highly recommended to me and I am very glad I choose Mike to represent us in this transaction. Tom and Jan

10/30/11 mike wochner was an excellent agent.he was very patient with us ,not pushy at all. He was very confident and encourging to us that we would find the perfect vacation home. one of the great things about mike was that when we called him on the phone he would get right back to us. He is one of the best agents that we have ever worked with. He always seemed to be relaxed, confident ,willing to answer questions and friendly! Butch and Linda

10/26/11 Just call Mike already--no need to look further. The property we ended up purchasing was a Fannie Mae HomePath with a Renovation Loan--which was very challenging. Mike showed immense patience throughout the extraordinarily lengthy (and frustrating) process. Plus, he's a solid, honest, nice guy--which was a huge asset in his relationship with the listing agent and dealing with other professionals. Andrew and Lara

9/4/11 After talking with several agents, I decided to work with Mike. Well I'm very glad I did, Mike was able to sell the property on time, he is very patient and he did what he said he is going to do for us. His advise was right on. Thank you Mike. Al

8/17/11 Mike is one in a million. I have worked with several realtors in my life and all of them oversold and under delivered. Mike is the polar opposite. He's calm, confident and humble. He took on a very complicated sale for me (which took over eight months) and saw it through to the bitter end. His ability to negotiate on behalf of the seller was incredible. I highly recommend Mike. JP

7/28/11 My family and I worked closely with Mike to purchase a vacation house in Big Bear Lake, CA. I can't say enough good things about Mike. He truly goes the extra mile to make sure the deal goes through. He gave us wonderful advice about where to start in the negotiating process and provided us with a good idea of where we would likely wind up. It's important to find someone who will give you realistic expectations and continue to follow-up to make sure things go smoothly. Mike did both of those things.

I also want to comment on Mike's knowledge of the Big Bear area. Living in the area, Mike has a good knowledge of what different parts of town are like and what the neighborhoods are known for. He also has a strong knowledge of the day-to-day aspects of purchasing a home in a particular area. And he's a great source for referrals to trusted, local service people.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home in this area. He's simply the best and will continue to work hard for you, regardless of whether you're a buyer or seller. Doreen

6/13/11 We were very satisfied with Mikes efforts in finding the right house for us. He was patient with us while the process took almost ten months before the right home came on the market. We had learned by then to make a fast decision on the right home once it came on the market, and this was no exception as the home we brought had only been avaible for a few days when Mike showed it to us. We decided the same day we saw the house and later learned people were already lining up to make an offer if we had not done so. Jim and Kathy

5/17/11 Mike was wonderful from day one. He is very professional, knowledgeable about all aspects of Big Bear Lake and surrounding areas, hard working, polite, and an exceptional realtor. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Big Bear. First class all the way! One more thing I must add, the brochure that was made for our home was top notch, absolutely GORGEOUS! Randy and Amy

5/6/11 Since we are about 2 hours away from Big Bear Lake, I was did most of my shopping on the interet. I directed many questions through email to listing agents who never answered back. That is how I found Mike. He answered all of my questions in a timely manner whether the listing was his or not. Mike was available and flexible with our appointments and was completely attentive to our many requirements and expectations. He went out of his way to help in any way he could with the process from beginning to end. Mike is knowledgeable, personable, and professional. I highly recommend him if you are shopping for a home in the BIg Bear area! Sheldon

5/6/11 Mike was outstanding from the get go, my wife had been researching homes in Big Bear for a while and when she decided to take the next and find an agent Mike was the only one who would take the time to work with and answer any questions my wife had. Once they decided the price range that would work my wife and Mike worked very closely to find the right amount of properties for us to look at, once we got to Big Bear Mike took us around to many different properties and knew all the answers to our questions on every property he was amazing. My wife found a house that was about to go on the market and Mike did a great job preparing and contrasting this property to others which made it an easy decision for us to buy, once we decided to do that Mike was able to get our offer in before any one else could even see the property. During the escrow process we could not have ask for a more smoother transition, Mike was able to get the inspections and repairs and anything else we needed to do done without a hesitiation he has been fantastic through out the whole process. Mike even lent us tools to work with and his time to help us move furniture into our new home without any questions. We could not be happier with our home and our choice of agents, Mike's local knowledge was extremely useful for us in the buying process as well as getting local professionals to help us with little things around our new home. If you are looking for someone with the knowledge and drive to get you what you are looking for in a home in the Big Bear area the is no one better than Mike Wochner. Debby

3/31/11 Mike knew exactly what we wanted in a house and helped us through the negotiation process. Dom and Doris

3/22/11 Mike was very helpful from the beginning. He was very responsive to the initial questions even before having a formal agreement with him. Later he was diligent on suggesting properties that would interest us as soon as they were on the market. It is how we found a great deal that was not displayed in the major websites. During the negotiations, knowing that that particular seller usually allows a percentage of price reductions, instructed us accordingly in spite of the commission reduction that this would mean for him. Finally, he definitively went the extra mile checking on every little detail I asked him about the process of purchase. He went as far as shopping on title insurance companies at my request and lending us some money for the inspection. Luis and Guiliana

2/28/11 We would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to buy a home in the Big Bear area. He listened carefully to what we were looking for in a vacation home and what price range we were considering. He provided excellent feedback on several properties that we told him we were interested in seeing and made himself available any time of any day that we were able to make the drive up there. The house that we ultimately purchased was a recent price reduction. Mike had forwarded the listing the morning that the price was reduced knowing that it met all of the criteria we were looking for. We were in escrow 6 days later. During escrow and even after we closed, Mike was instrumental in coordinating all the inspections, repairs, even opening the house for the cable and utilities people since we do not live in the area. If we have any future Real Estate needs in Big Bear, we will definitely be contacting Mike again. Jeff and Michelle

2/18/11 Mike was by far one of the best agents I have ever worked with and I have worked with many different agents. Mike went so far as when there was a misunderstanding on the total price by the seller, Mike stepped up to the plate and paid most of the mistake out of his comission, I know of no other agents I have worked with that would have done that, the deal would have just fell through!! I would highly recomend Mike for your real estate needs. Bob

12/4/10 My wife and I spent a lot of time searching the internet to find 5-6 places we were interested in taking a look at. We contacted Coldwell Banker, scheduled an appointment with Mike and emailed him the listing information for the homes we had selected. When we met him, Mike had not only made arrangements to show us the homes we requested, he found 5-6 other places for us to look at that were of interest to us. He took us to each of the homes and shared with us the pros and cons without any pressure. It was obvious to us that he quickly got a good sense of what we were looking for and what our budget was. He was very knowledgeable about the area, home values and quality. Ultimately, we ended up selecting one of the homes Mike had found for us to make an offer on. Mike helped us to negotiate a great deal--far less than the home had been going for. With his continues assistance and follow-up we were able to close escrow in about 3o days--an amazing feat. we love the home. Mike is one of the best real estate agents we have ever worked with. His low-key, yet diligent approach fit our style very well. I would highly recommend Mike Wochner to anyone looking to buy a home. He is great to work with! Kenn & Beverly

Elevation: 6743'
Length: 7 miles
Average Lake Width: 1/2 mile
Shoreline: 22 miles
Maximum Water Depth: 72' 4"
Average Water Depth: 35'
Lake Storage Capacity: 73,370 acre feet

Average Lake Temperature for December 40 degrees

SWIMMING is allowed within 50 feet of the shore, within a designated swimming area (Swim Beach), within 20 feet of a private dock, or as incidental or necessary to waterskiing, wakeboarding, jetskiing, sailboarding, or in an emergency.
SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!

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