Mike Patakas

Mike and his wife and business partner Maria joined Desert Sotheby's International Realty to be a part of the luxury firm’s vision for the markets they serve in the Coachella Valley. Mike’s proven experience and expertise is in helping sellers sell their property for top dollar and buyers find their perfect home. His track record of sales, exemplary client testimonials and five star rating speaks for itself. Properties represented by Mike and Maria have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Variety, Architectural Digest, Behind the Gates, and several other online and print national publications. Starting in mortgage finance sales and then working as a Sales Manager for seven years, Mike has been in the Real Estate industry since 1999 and provides a diverse background of experiences to his clientele. He and Maria first purchased a vacation home in 2004 and have now resided in the desert full time since 2010. Mike is active within the community and is proud to serve as a “Big Brother” as part of the great Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert. Outside of work, Mike enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, working out, trying new restaurants, socializing with friends, and spending time with Maria and two dogs named Sophie & Charlee and their cat named Lola.