Alex was my listing agent on a recent sale, and I'm pleased to report that he is a slam dunk choice for anyone considering the same journey. While real estate is high-stakes and stressful by nature, Alex's experience and confidence really came through and made me feel like I had a seasoned navigator charting me through deep waters. His wealth of knowledge about Simi Valley real estate was especially impressive to behold: I still can't get over how he's able to instantly recall so much intimate detail about microneighborhoods, home features, and market activity without needing look anything up online. This credibility is huge and certainly helps him convey the value of a home to any prospective buyer. He is the real deal. In addition to being very reachable himself, Alex also has a friendly and professional staff coordinating all the little details so nothing slips through the cracks. If calm energy and a steady approach are what you value in a real estate transaction, Alex is your guy. read more

I listed my brothers properties with Alex and his team (Jenn, Welles, and Janet) and let me tell you, I was treated and kept informed about the process like a V.I.P client! I know they make all their clients feel like we're the only one they're working with. I've dealt with a lot of agent before and I always knew I would choose Alex when the time came. Thank you Alex and Jenn for being very professional and making this whole process so easy and hassle free. You have know idea how much it means to me. My brother passed away and I am the executor of the estate. I knew this was going to be hard for me, and they showed me so much care and compassion. I will always recommend Alex and his team! read more

My brother-in-law passed away leaving me as Trustee to administer his Trust. We scheduled an estate sale in order to prepare the property for sale. Next was the need to select a real estate agent to handle the listing and sale of the property. An employee of the estate sale company was also a real estate agent and lobbied hard to get an easy listing. A friend of my brother-in-law also referred a local agent. As a matter of due diligence, I went to Yelp, my usual source for referrals. I immediately found Alex Gandel of Pinnacle Estate Properties right here in Simi Valley had spectacular reviews. One of the other referrals had dismal Yelp reviews and the other had none. Alex met me at the property for an interview. What a blessing! His knowledge and experience with the local market is tremendous. The property we were selling was unique in many respects which made it more difficult to find accurate comps, but Alex came through with a great recommendation for a listing price. He gave us several ideas of how to best prepare the property for the open house without going overboard on needless spending. His entire staff was intimately involved in this sale. Cheryl did an awesome job of presentation and virtual staging. Jennifer and Liz were so prompt with paperwork and relaying information. The open house went extremely well and produced several interested parties who later visited the property again. We truly appreciated the fact that Alex insisted there be no lockbox on the property and that agents with potential qualified buyers go in only by appointment with Alex or his staff. And he or his team always gave me advance notice of appointments so I would be prepared for alarm notifications. We could not have asked for a better or a faster outcome. The property was under contract within about a month of the open house, with a secondary buyer signed and waiting. Alex achieved a 30 day escrow so we were done in a little over 60 days from start to finish. Remarkable! Thank you Alex and your wonderful team. You skillfully guided us through a difficult time. You will have all my future real estate business. Bob S read more

Alex Gandel and his whole staff are the best people I have worked with. They were with me every step of the way and made the whole process of selling my house seem easy. Selling a house, for me is very stressful, I'm so glad and grateful that I chose Alex to handle it for me and make it easier. read more

Great Choice! There were a few challenges getting my home sold. Alex and the team handled them professionally and calmly. My home that I loved for over 20 years is now being lovingly taken care of by a new family. Thank you read more

We listed my mom's house with Alex and had an incredible experience from start to finish working with him and his team including Jenn, Welles, and Janet . Alex has incredible knowledge and experience about SoCal real estate. He was able to provide us with a detailed market analysis that included similar homes, what they were listed at, and what they actually sold for. This helped us settle on the right price. In a relatively slow market with high interest rates, he was able to generate a great deal of interest in our house with the advertising campaign and ensured that our house would shine on MLS, Zillow, and during the open houses. Alex was clearly a pro when it came to selecting offers and negotiating. He is very creative. We ended up getting a much better deal than we expected because of it. Finally, when it came down to closing, Alex and his team were with us every step of the way. Our closing date occurred during the 2025 LA fire, requiring an urgent re-appraisal. Alex and his team worked hard up until the finish to make that everything got done on time. In addition to being brilliant when it comes to real estate, Alex is an extraordinary human being and it was a true pleasure to work with him. He was always patient, communicative, and considerate with my elderly mother, and did everything in his power to make her experience better. We cannot thank Alex and his team enough! read more

Alex & his team go the extra mile, and then some. A friend of mine is using them, and just raves. As a fellow real estate professional, an appraiser, I see a lot of agents, and Alex should give them lessons. Go Alex, thanks! read more

My wife and I had a shortlist of three agents we wanted to interview in order to sell our home of 27 years. The first agent was a longtime friend that had sold a San Fernando Valley family home and had done a good job. The second agent lived in our East Simi Valley neighborhood and had done local (front porch/door) marketing for many years. Finally, we had heard/seen the name Alex Gandel and decided to add him to our shortlist. After a phone interview with Alex and calling three of his previous clients, we knew that Alex was the perfect person to guide us through our home sale. Alex's professionalism, calm demeanor, clear and effective communication, made the sale of our home a VERY smooth process. His amazing support team, communicated with us on an hourly/daily basis for next steps and expectations. Alex's team handles several listings and closings at any given time and we never felt rushed or unimportant. We always felt like a valued client and friend as they listened to our needs and followed through with their promises. In the end, Alex marketed our home for $895,700 and sold it for $945,000. My only remark against Alex is he is not licensed in Tennessee (our new home) We need a pro out here to represent us! Andre & Laura M. Simi Valley, CA read more

We are so grateful to Alex Gandel and his amazing team for helping us buy a house. His experience in the real estate business is unparalleled! Alex was genuinely interested in learning what we needed and wanted in a house. Along the way we were encouraged to keep looking for what we wanted and not settle, it was not about making a sale but about finding the right property for us, even in such competitive market. The property we bought is in our desired location and it had everything on our list and more! Working with Alex, Cheryl and the rest of his personnel was truly a pleasure! They made the journey of buying a home an enjoyable and smooth experience as they kept on exceeding our expectations time and time again. Alex Gandel was present every step of the way and had a simple solution for everything, including well established professional contacts that helped us with our loan, home warranty, inspection, etc. Thanks to Alex being on top of everything and all his contacts we were able to close escrow within 20 days and be in our new house for the holidays. Having been in business for years ourselves, and knowing the importance of servicing your clients and strong business ethics, we strongly recommend Alex Gandel to anyone - no client is too big or too small for this exceptional real estate agent! read more

What an amazing team. From Alex going over the initial terms, Cheryl taking charge, handing things over to Jen, and everyone holding my hand along the way. Welles did her thing and we closed escrow ahead of schedule. I highly recommend Alex Gandel and especially the Team. read more

Alex, Brad, and the whole Gandel Team were amazing throughout the processes of selling my home and finding a new one for my wife and I to purchase. Alex properly priced the house I was selling right from the start and it was in escrow within 45 days of going on the market and the house went on the market just a few days before Christmas so we could not believe how quickly it actually sold. We attribute the quick sale to Alex and his team's marketing strategies, attention to detail, tireless efforts of open houses and always being available to buyer's agents. Alex made sure to be present at the home inspection, to know the property well himself to answer any questions the inspector or the potential buyers had, and was always available to answer any questions I had. In the purchase of my new home, Alex was actually both the agent for myself and the seller of the home that was purchased. Despite having a dual role, I always felt as though Alex was working fairly to represent both sides with equal vigor and attention and he really made sure to let my wife and I know that we were valued and made us feel like family. In fairness, I know our purchase was difficult for Alex because we were buying the home of his long-time assistant whom was retiring and moving out of the area; so, for Alex the sale was even more personal than normal, but even that did not affect his demeanor, representation, or service provided to our family. Truth be told, I tried to sell my house in 2014 and eventually made the decision to take it off the market due to personal reasons. At that time, Alex was also the agent. Despite losing out on the potential commission then after having put in the time, effort, and money to prepare a marketing plan, market the property, and show the property through open houses and otherwise, Alex was steadfast that if taking it off the market was the decision I believed was right, then he would respect that decision and when I was ready he would be more than happy to represent me in the sale again. It was this kindness and humanity that led me to use Alex and his team again when I was ready to sell the house at the end of 2017 and look for a new home for my now expanded family. I cannot say enough good things about Alex Gandel and the whole Gandel Team. They are truly one-of-a-kind, good, honest people who put their clients first and always strive to do the right thing and make sure their client gets the best possible representation. Thank you Alex, Brad, and the rest of the Gandel Team and Family! read more

We have worked with Alex Gandel and his office staff for our past 2 homes that we have purchased and sold. Alex, Cheryl, Welles, Janet and Jennifer made each sale/purchase easy to maneuver through the offers, escrow and title paperwork. A great team of professionals to work with and accomplish selling or purchasing a home in Simi Valley. Thank you all for your dedication and assistance. read more

Simply the Best! We were very skeptical about hiring any agent, because we had to sell our old property and buy a new one at the same time... until we met with Alex. We immediately connected, and everything he said felt right. Alex very quickly knew what we were looking for, had our best interest throughout the process, never tried to convince us to buy a property we were hesitant about, he just moved on and reassured us that we will eventually find what we are looking for. Alex managed to sell our property and get us into our new home on the same day! In their busy schedule, Alex and his team make you feel that you are their only priority. They would listen to you and give the best advice. Kind, friendly, knowledgeable, hardworking and very professional - that is Alex and his team! Bottom line - if you are looking for the best of the best, hire Alex, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Alex Gandel is not only a top realtor, but a kind and concerned man. He is professional and comes with 40 years of experience. No one could have a bad experience with this dedicated man! read more

I sold my previous home through Alex and his team. I just purchased a new home mostly with his son Brad Gandel. They both made the process as simple as it possibly could. I could not be more pleased with the knowledge, experience, and support I received during both transactions. The home I just purchased was on the lower end of the market so their commission was less but I never felt like I was a "side project". I Highly recommend Alex, Brad, Cheryl, and Jennifer. read more

I was referred to Alex and his team by another realtor in Northern California. Alex and his team provided the best service in selling my Dad's home of 58 years. EVERYTHING promised was completed without any issue, Alex's experience and knowledge of the business was truly perfect. The house sold for above asking price with multiple offers and right on the time frame Alex stated. I would highly recommend Alex and the entire team at Pinnacle without any hesitation. My experience was completely positive, and everyone I dealt with was friendly and professional! read more

I have know Alex Gandel for more than 15 years and we are mostly on opposite sides of every transaction. Alex represents the seller and I inspect homes for buyers. Seems adversarial? Most would assume. My experience has been respectful and business-like. Mr. Gandel does not let his emotions interfere with good judgement and decisions. We both represent our clients by giving them more than they expect. That is the way everyone deserves to be treated. So, without obligation or agenda, I can recommend Alex Gandel. A nice guy. read more

I am a retired Realtor. When I needed somebody to help me sell my mother's home in my hometown, I did lots of research and came to the conclusion that Alex Gandel offered the best option. If you don't already know this, realtors all charge the same commission in the same area. If somebody is charging less, they are offering you more services. Alex, on the other hand, is what I call a "FULL SERVICE" realtor. He provided help at all points in the process and the pictures were top-notch. The house sold quickly and for above the asking price, even as the market was crashing. My experience was everything I expected it to be. Thanks to Alex and his entire team for making this as smooth as it could be! read more

A++++++++++++++++++ and another plus to Alex Gandel and his team! Had the pleasure to work with his son, Brad Gandel. Very knowledgeable and reliable. Long story short, my GF and I had only 2 months to find a place that fit within our small budget and had to be local to Simi + Thousand Oaks area. I'm happy to say, because Brad went the extra mile, he managed to help me find our first home. I couldn't be anymore grateful. A THOUSAND TIMES, THANK YOU BRAD AND ALEX! read more

Alex Gandel and his team, once again, rocked it! True consummate professionals in our industry, they go above and beyond to make sure a real estate sale or purchase is as flawless as possible. Having worked with them on several occasions, their 5-star review is well-deserved. Would highly recommend! read more

As first-time home buyers we were very nervous about making such an important financial decision. We knew that we needed a realtor but not just any realtor - an expert in their field with a proven track record. We wanted a realtor that could take us under his/her wings and guide us through the most important decision of our lives. That realtor was Alex Gandel. Alex is very knowledgeable about real estate transactions and the Simi Valley market. He is also equipped with a team of staff that enables him the time to provide you with very personalized attention. He explained every detail, answered every question, was extremely responsive and patient. He really did go above and beyond - and uses DocuSign! Most importantly, we felt like he had our best interest at heart. In the 45 days we worked with him, he felt less of a realtor and more of a father figure, something both my husband and I were missing. We are grateful and hope to work with him in the future. read more

Alex and his team were always there when we had a question or concern. They assisted us with the sale of our home and also the purchase of our new home. At one point I had a question and called Alex and he literally answered my call while on his Anniversary getaway with his family which I had completely forgotten about. Such a stand up guy. The rest of the team was also right there when needed. I cant say enough about them. I would certainly be a repeat customer and also recommend them to anyone in need of buying or selling a home. Thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts for getting us in to our ideal home!!! read more

A genuine thank you for helping me with the sale of my Dad's home. I was lucky to find a realtor with Alex's expertise, professionalism, and integrity. His staff was extremely helpful during the process and answered any questions I had. I didn't have to worry about anything! I would recommend him to anyone in the area. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again! read more

We just sold our home in Simi through Alex and his team. We cannot recommend them highly enough! Alex and his team did a fantastic job marketing our home. It literally sold in ONE DAY for well above asking price. They promptly responded to any questions we had, either via text or call (thank you, Jen!). If you are looking to sell your home, look no further than "Team Gandel." read more

Alex was awesome in helping us purchase a home in Simi Valley. We are new to the area and we really appreciated that he took the time to give us a tour of the city. We love his laid back, yet professional attitude. We highly recommend him for all your real estate needs! read more

Alex and his team (Jennifer and Cheryl) were amazing. They got my home sold in record time. Jennifer and Cheryl were in contact with me almost daily and smoothed every bump along the road. Alex is a force of nature in Simi Valley and truly a pillar of the community. read more

My husband and I interviewed a few realtors when we were ready to put our house on the market. Alex was so knowledgeable about the area where we wanted to find a home we decided to give him a try. He gave us great advice and helped guide us to find the right home. We love our new home and were able to sell our home for top dollar, in about two weeks. It was a painless process. We interacted with a few people in his office and they were all so pleasant and helpful. I would highly recommend his services and would use them again. read more

I have known Alex for just about a year now. His professionalism is bar-none, the best in the business. He is a straight shooter who will guide you properly either selling or buying real estate. His team is exceptional as well keeping you informed every step of the way. If you are looking for the BEST, hire Alex Gandel. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Alex Gandel for all of your real estate needs. read more

We had a very successful experience with Pinnacle Estate Properties, Alex Gandel realtor. Alex has extensive experience and seems well versed on all things related to the purchase and sale of homes in our area. His office provided excellent references for the upgrade and maintenance of our property leading up to, and during, the sales period. Although a lot of work we managed to do several upgrades both interior and exterior as well as a home staging which worked well with the virtual tours of the property. We received multiple offers after maybe two days on the market, subject to very controlled showings due to the current corona virus protocols. We found the right buyer and closed escrow in 10 days. read more

Alex has been our realtor for almost 30 years now and I am proud to call him our friend. Through the years, purchasing and selling homes has become such an easy experience with Alex and his team. If you want a hassle free experience, advice, knowledge and someone you can depend on to help you through the process, then go with Alex! read more

Alex has a top notch team. He knows how to get things done, sold and solved. Excellent realtor.

I haven't bought a house with Alex, but I have had the pleasure of talking to him. I had some questions regarding real estate, and Alex took the time to explain the finer details. Although he knew I wouldn't be needing his services, Alex was still very professional and willing to answer my questions. read more

We have used Alex on the sale of 2 homes and the purchase of one home. He is a true professional! He is a savvy and experienced broker who is respectful with his clients and puts 100% into his business. We loved working with Alex, his assistants Cheryl and Welles. They are a phenomenally talented team. Always efficient, friendly and true experts. I highly recommend Alex's services. We sold our last home in 3 weeks with 5 top dollar offers. His marketing is excellent! read more

We just completed our home purchase with Alex and His amazing team. I have purchased many properties over the last 40 years and this is my best realtor in all these years. Alex quickly learns your needs and then takes you to properties that fit you. He knows the markets and most of all he is available on the phone at any time. He took all the time needed to explain the whole process to us so we understood all the paper work. I have many friends in real estate but I ma glad I was referred to Alex. Also he brought in an amazing loan broker, Laura Hertz, who was exceptional at getting us financed. Thank you Alex and team read more

Alex recently helped us sell our house in Simi Valley and helped us find and purchase a beautiful home in Moorpark. He was recommended to us from some close friends that we trust and we knew if they recommended him, then he would be good. Alex and his team are professional and experienced at what they do, but most importantly Alex is a great person and really cares about his clients. He is always available and responsive and will take the time to calmly walk you through all aspects of the home selling and buying process. For selling our house, he gave us some great advice to ensure it was staged and his team took some amazing photos. He lists the property with multiple sites and local Acorn newspaper etc, and we received a lot of interest at our open house. Within one week of listing the property we had received multiple offers and were moving forward with our buyers. Alex and his team made the home sale process very simple and smooth for us. I am sure real estate transactions can be complicated but it didn't seem that way to us! At the same time Alex helped us find our new home. He spent a lot of time with us over multiple weekends showing us houses in Simi, Thousand Oaks and Moorpark. He took the time to help us understand exactly what type of house and what areas we were looking for, but was not pushy or tried to make up our minds for us. He was very straight forward and pointed out positive aspects of the places we were looking at, but also things we needed to be aware of in terms of potential maintenance, location etc. He is very patient and we felt we could take as much time as we needed to find our perfect home. Alex is someone you can trust. We attended an open house and my wife and I new in our hearts we had found our perfect home, the prep work of understanding exactly what we were looking for meant that when the house was listed we moved on it right away. Alex helped us through the whole process of making an offer. The home we found was very popular and there were multiple offers and we went through a round of counter offers and luckily the owners selected us. Something we found was other realtors respond well to Alex, he has built up years of trust with the other local realtors and i think this really helped. His calm and reassuring approach helped us through this potentially stressful process. After our offer was accepted his team helped with all aspects of organizing inspections, working with escrow etc. There are multiple moving parts when simultaneously selling and buying property and this is where Alex and his team's experience really shined. I would recommend Alex and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. read more

Alex and his team are amazing. We returned to Alex again for the sale of our current home because we knew he was the best at what he does. He got us a record selling price in our old neighborhood and this time around was no exception . Alex got us $55k over asking. He advised us we'd have multiple offers in just days. That was hard to believe but that's exactly what happened. He knows how to price a home to generate the most interest. His staff and profession photographers and videographers helped get us 9 offers in 4 days! Unbelievable. He is the best because he knows what he's doing. He's been doing it for 41 years and is well respected by his peers in the industry. Alex's success is shared by his support staff. Cheryl Clayton who was instrumental in the staging and photo process and Alex's wife Janet who assisted with Cheryl in all the showings. His team at RidgeGate Escrow steered a quick 14-day escrow into a very pleasant transaction. Through the years, Alex has shown his appreciation to his clients and community by his thoughtful actions and dedication to charity. He is an exceptional realtor, humanitarian and I'm thankful to say-friend. Thank you Alex!!! read more

When my elderly mother decided it was time to sell her home, I advised her to find the best realtor in town. She chose Alex Gandel, the number one realtor in Simi Valley. I can't say enough about how much I appreciate Alex and his entire staff (Jennifer in particular). Alex knew exactly how to price and market the property and my mother had an offer within a matter of days. The sale was handled with the upmost in courtesy, efficiency and professionalism - from the initial listing, through the offer/counteroffer, and escrow process. If you need a great realtor - call Alex. read more

My wife first met with Alex a couple of years ago seeking advise on the sale of her elderly mothers home. Alex took the time to answer all her questions and give advise to her even there was no financial interest to Alex. Well it came time to list our home in Simi Valley and we decided to first talk with Alex. He met with us a day later to discuss our home selling. When talking with Alex I immediately felt secure in his knowledge, professionalism and experience. Alex had come prepared with a complete packet of comps in the area, his marketing strategy and support group. It was impressive to say the least. We signed to list with Alex and Pinnacle. Our home went on the MLS and we had three offers in four days and two were over listing price. The whole selling of the home went smoothly and Alex and team were always available to answer my questions and keep me aware of the next steps. Team Alex. Along with Alex there is also Cheryl and Jennifer working at the office. I can not say enough about how knowledgeable, professional and pleasant the two ladies are. They were always available to communicate or to seek advise from. Both are so friendly and positive and a sure joy to work with. I would deffinately recommend Alex Gandel and team for all of your real estate needs. Steve & Marianne read more

I cannot say enough good things about Alex Gandel and his associates, in particular, Cheryl and Jenn. They are an absolutely amazing team! Alex always made me feel like he truly appreciated me, as did Cheryl and Jenn. If there is one thing about California I'll miss, it's them. They treat you like you're a part of their family. Amazing! I'll never forget them. Yes, there was paperwork, there were showings, there were pictures, there were repairs, etc., but this team did everything they could to make the process as smooth as possible, all the while communicating, not just about the process, but about us. They would ask me: "How are you doing?" And they genuinely meant it. Alex, Cheryl, and Jenn, I absolutely love you all and truly appreciate everything you did for my wife and I and selling our home. California and the real estate market there is a better place simply because the three of you reside and work there. read more

I had a wonderful experience selling my home in Sun Valley with Alex Gandel. He and his knowledgable staff helped guide me through the entire process, making it simple and stress free. They suggested various ways for me to present my home. They were a wealth of information and contacts for any and all needs. This was a wonderful, eye-opening experience. Alex was available at all times to answer questions or concerns that I had. He took the time to make sure that I understood everything that was going on. I highly recommend using Alex to buy or sell your home. read more