What Does it Take to Succeed in Life?
Just ask Mike Elias.

For local businessman and sports enthusiast Mike Elias, a friendly game of backyard football is a full-blown event. As he whispers a complex play to his smiling teammates in the huddle—chalk-full of patterns, decoys and other trickery—it’s clear that Mike takes play-calling and strategy to the nth degree. After all, his family and friends commonly joke that he has a larger playbook than the Washington Redskins. It may just be pick-up ball, but everyone appreciates the enthusiasm he exhibits in the huddle and on the playing field. That’s just Mike. Whatever he’s passionate about, he takes an analytical approach and truly goes the whole nine-yards to make the most out of any situation.

The Art of Planning

It’s obvious to anyone who knows Mike that forming a solid game plan is central to how he approaches everything in life. Even his hobbies involve a high degree of strategy. On his rare days off, if Mike’s not enjoying a friendly round of golf, chances are you’ll find him playing beach volleyball, hiking or distance running. Mike has even tested his mettle by training for and running in two marathons, thriving on the process of achieving this rigorous goal. Also, during his college years, he excelled in the Ranger Challenge, the varsity sport of the Army ROTC. This grueling competition is an extreme physical fitness test and team-building sport, and Mike was the leader of a squad that won the annual event twice. And for him, like in a lot of things, the decisive factor was strategy. “We competed to win, but it was also important to enjoy our planning, training and teamwork” he explains.

"After carefully listening
to my clients and analyzing
their unique situation,
I’m able to form a solid
game plan that will
lead them to their goals.”

Mike enjoys taking his dog, Holmes,
for a walk whenever he can.

Mike uses his knowledge of the area to
help you make the most of your move.

Be All That You Can Be

Raised in New Hampshire, Mike demonstrated these athletic pursuits from an early age. He went on to play soccer, football and tennis in high school. He also exhibited his trademark foresight by joining Army ROTC in order to earn a scholarship to the University of New Hampshire. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, he embarked for Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. Attaining the rank of Captain, he oversaw the opening of several Army Vaccine Healthcare Centers around the country during an impressive eight year career. “It was an invaluable business experience,” he says.

It’s no different when it comes to his career as one the area’s leading real estate professionals—establishing a game plan is priority one. Because Mike knows that his clients have so much at stake when it comes to buying or selling a home, he starts by sitting down with them to carefully understand their unique needs. He then crafts a game plan that will enable his clients to achieve all of their goals. Mike’s effective strategizing is a decisive advantage when you’re making a move in Northern Virginia.

Success Begins With A Good Coach

After creating unique roadmaps for his clients, Mike then implements their plans with hard work, knowledge, commitment and care. From the moment you meet this unique professional, it’s clear you’re in good hands. Mike knows the importance of follow-through once a plan is in place, and his attention-to-detail, time-management skills, and multi-tasking abilities keep his clients’ transactions moving forward to a successful conclusion. He also works tirelessly to help his clients build their dreams and achieve success by guiding and coaching the various professionals involved in your transaction.