More about Michael L Durkin, ALC, CBR. at LAER Realty Partners
A full time professional realtor of LAER Realty Partners, recognized as one of the top agents in America. Michael has represented the Real Estate industry in Central and Eastern Massachusetts with over four decades of award-winning service, Michael is widely recognized as a Land Specialist and an expert in his field. He has been called upon to testify in respective court cases as to his professional opinion on land use, acquisition, and housing values. Utilizing his unique understanding of land and its intrinsic value, Michael has established the highest and best use for dozens of properties in the area.
The field of Land Use and Real Estate requires a full time professional dedicated to providing the most comprehensive array of expertise and services with complete attention to every aspect of the transaction. I meet these challenges by always focusing on new solutions and drawing upon my focused study on land and land use all over the globe.
Utilizing the educational and networking capabilities of national and international associations such as having the honor to serve on the National Association of Realtors®; Land Use and Property Rights and Environment Committee for the over 9 years, The Urban Land Institute, and the Realtors® Land Institute only strengthen my uncompromising level of commitment to bring every emerging trend to my attention.
Memberships & Affiliations
A professional involved with his local, state and national associations. Michael has been appointed to the Land Use and Property Rights, & Environmental Committee of the National Association of Realtors®, where his wisdom contributes to the recommended actions and strategies on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the development, sale, transfer and value of real estate.
- Greater Boston Board of Realtors®
- Mass Association of Realtors®
- Mass Auctioneer Number 1520
- Accredited Land Consultant, ALC
- Urban Land Institute
- Greater Worcester Board of Realtors®
- National Association of Realtors®
- Certified Residential Specialist, CRS
- Trainer, Realtors® Land Institute
Education & Training – Keeping Abreast of the Latest Changes in the Industry
- Worcester Academy – Class of 1975
- Boston State College – Class of 1977
- Realtors® Land Institute, Accredited Land Consultant program/ Instructor in Land Analysis
- National Sales and Marketing Modules, Premier Service and Real Estate Financing Seminars
- Seminars on Lead Paint, 21E & Hazardous Waste, Radon, Fair Housing, Title V, Mold, Buyer Brokerage, innovative technology and marketing
- Continuing education through the Greater Boston and Worcester Boards
Residential Sales Council Program
Areas of Expertise
- Zoning
- Land Use
- New Builds
Awards
Committee & Public Service Work
- Former Host of Michael L. Durkin’s, Real Estate Today, weekly radio broadcast on WTAG
- Northborough Housing Partnership 2007-2022
- Northborough Planning Board 1982-1985
- Chairman of the Northborough Planning Board 1985
- President, Massachusetts Chapter Realtors® Land Institute 1993-1998
- New England Regional Vice President of the Realtors® Land Institute 1999-2002
- Massachusetts Association of Realtors® Government Affairs Committee 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 & Grievance Committee Chairman 2012
- National Association of Realtors® Committee Member, Land Use & Property Rights 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- Top Producer LAER Realty Partners, Northborough, 2013-2022
- Top Producer Coldwell Banker Regional Office Vice President, 2007-2012
- Top Producer Remax Prestige Northborough Office, 2012, 2013
- Top Producer Carlson GMAC Presidential Advisory Board 2001-2006
- First Inaugural Class, Community Preservation Institute sponsored by Mass DEP December 2001 – May 2002
- Appointed Notary Public – January 30, 2019- January 30, 2026
Reviews
Always Responsive
Whenever I reached out to Mike he either answered his phone on the first or second ring or he would call me back if I left him a message. Mike never left me hanging. His slogan "Keep Durkin Workin" holds true as he seems to be ALWAYS working.
- Land Sale Client in Massachusetts
Sold in One Day
Michael Durkin was my first and only choice as the Realtor to sell my home. He has been a Realtor in Northborough for decades and knows the market inside and out. He briefed me on his marketing plan for my home and it couldn't have been more successful. The plan began with an open house, which drew the buyer who made a fabulous offer that day. I am so pleased that the sale happened quickly and with no complications. Excellent job, Michael.
- Home Sale Client in Massachusetts
The Best Realtor in the Industry by Far
Mike has been in the real estate business forever and knows the market inside and out especially with all the market ups and downs that occur normally, and now thru the pandemic he has been a tremendous help in determining the proper pricing of our home.
- Home Sale Client in Massachusetts