OUR
TEAM
askME: The Property Specialist Group stands as a distinguished real estate brokerage firm in the Philippines, dedicated to serving a diverse clientele including buyers, sellers, lessees, and lessors here and abroad. Our team is composed of skilled licensed brokers and associates, under the esteemed leadership of founders Michael, May and Miguel Emlano, as well as Allen and Myra Miranda. With over 80 years of combined experience in the Philippine real estate industry, our founders bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to every transaction.
Mike Emlano
Founder and Managing Partner
Mike’s ideal workday is one involving the acquisition of new referrals from satisfied clients, facilitating their recognition of the beneficial outcomes derived from their Real Estate investments. He accentuates his proficiency in being purposeful and dedicated, particularly in attentively addressing clients’ requirements to deliver optimal service. As the founder of askME, he underscores the organization’s shared principles and dedication to prioritizing client satisfaction, distinguishing them from its competitors.
Mike advocates for personalized and intellectual exchanges in negotiations, in line with the company’s ethos of fostering client inquiries rather than employing aggressive sales strategies. He regards challenges as catalysts for advancement and evolution, stressing the necessity of maintaining an impartial approach to surmount obstacles and expand one’s expertise. Mike is a proud founder of a small team, yet big in results.
May Emlano
Managing Partner
May places significant value on professionalism, and the ability to collaborate closely with clients to fulfill their investment goals and enhance their real estate portfolios. She emphasizes her capability in offering impartial guidance to clients and appreciates the trust they place in her during the home selection process. Leading the pre-selling team, May hopes that she continuously inspire their growing team towards excellent customer service and stewardship.
She perceives askME as distinct from other brokerage firms due to its dedication to tailoring services to meet individual client needs and ensuring their best interests are protected, with a focus on cultivating lasting relationships rather than solely completing transactions. May regards repeat business and referrals as concrete indicators of the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service, considering them her most notable accomplishments while associated with askME.
Myra Miranda
Managing Partner
Since 2005, Myra has had continuous client interactions through various communication channels, emphasizing the importance of networking, consistency and maintaining a dynamic workflow. She excels in listening to clients’ needs and integrating work with personal life seamlessly.
Myra believes that askME stands out among other brokerage groups due to its longstanding presence in the industry coupled with a commitment to continuous learning and client-centered values. The company’s name, askME, reflects its ethos of being a reliable resource for all real estate inquiries, while its response to challenges is characterized by adaptability and collaboration among its partners, who prioritize addressing the client’s needs or any concerns to propel the company forward.
Allen Miranda
Managing Partner
Allen is deeply grateful for a successful 21-year journey in real estate, which he attributes to discipline, resilience, adaptability, and a relentless focus on customer needs. He remains thankful for the leaders who have coached and inspired him along the way, as well as for the dedicated teams he has had the privilege to lead.
After a rewarding three-year tenure as VP and Overall Head of Sales at RLC Residences, Allen now looks forward to contributing to askME’s continued growth and success.
Miguel Emlano
Jr Managing Partner
For Miguel, assisting clients in finding their ideal homes through face-to-face viewings, particularly favoring master-planned estates both in urban and provincial settings are the best parts of being a partner. He emphasizes askME’s distinction among other brokerage groups by prioritizing client assistance over mere sales, and by offering property management services for added client convenience. askME reflects the company’s approachability and readiness to provide real estate guidance at any time.
Miguel, though relatively new to the industry, takes pride in being recognized as a Project Champion for Pasig, despite still being considered a rookie, marking it as a significant milestone in his tenure with askME.