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Real estate agent · Chico, California

Michael Fortino

Agent, Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate ·48+ years experience ·CA DRE #00596793

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
30
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 94% of 541 Chico-area agents
$6.8M
closed sales volume
$80K median sale price
94.3%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 98.8%
35%
of listings needed a price cut
Area average is 33%
Michael Fortino is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #00596793) with Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate in Chico, CA, with 30 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $80,000 and an average 43 days on market on listings (24 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Chico than 94% of the 541 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Michael

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Mike Fortino is an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, holding California Real Estate license number 00596793. He has been an active salesperson since 1977 and previously worked for Fran Shelton and Associates before joining Coldwell Banker DuFour Realty.

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Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

23 2023 13 2024 18 2025 7 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Michael's transactions vs the Chico market

$40K $80K $400K mkt $460K
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Michael represents

61 total closed sides, 2023–2026

45 seller-side (74%) 16 buyer-side (26%) + 2 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
43
24 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
9
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
61
incl. 2 leases

Where Michael sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

95973
Chico
Sales16
Median price$50K
DOM vs ZIP median38 vs 18
95926
Chico
Sales6
Median price$80K
DOM vs ZIP median60 vs 18
95969
Paradise
Sales4
Median price$60K
DOM vs ZIP median32 vs 43
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
95928 Chico 2 $311K 32
95965 Oroville 1 $478K
95966 Oroville 1 $398K

Questions to ask Michael in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. 35% of your listings needed a price cut — how do you set the initial list price?
  2. Your listings average 43 days on market vs the 19-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  3. Your typical sale is $80K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  4. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Chico agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Michael Fortino 30 $80K 43 94.3% 35%
Priya Tuvell 11 $80K 55 115.6% 33%
Robert Hightower 6 $80K 92.4% 0%
Cara Pearce 12 $75K 274 94.4% 100%
Tina Peters 43 $65K 31 98.4% 27%
Amy Tomczak 8 $113K 88 98.6% 67%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Michael Fortino sold?

Michael Fortino has 61 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 30 in the last 24 months (45 representing sellers, 16 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Michael Fortino work in?

Michael Fortino's closed sales have a median price of $80,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $39,900 and $399,500.

Is Michael Fortino's license active?

Michael Fortino holds an active California DRE license (#00596793). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

Michael FortinoColdwell Banker Select Real Estate · Chico, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Michael's career may predate it