I cannot recommend Alyssa Valentine and Anselm Clinard of Compass enough! As our agents, they guided us through the sale of our NELA home with expertise, care, and a personal touch that made all the difference. From start to finish, they went above and beyond--helping us navigate a remodel with ease and earning our complete trust while we were out of town for a month during the process. They were always available to answer our questions, no matter how small, and demonstrated an impressive understanding of the market, from pricing strategy to marketing our home effectively. The results speak for themselves as we sold our home for well over asking price. Alyssa and Anselm's husband-and-wife dynamic brings a perfect balance--a yin and yang approach that blends professionalism with warmth and creativity. Their assistant, Emma, was an absolute star--stepping in seamlessly whenever needed with the poise and skill of a seasoned agent herself. If you're buying or selling in LA, do yourself a favor and make sure you add Valentine and Clinard to short list of realtors to meet with before making the big decision. read more

Alyssa & Anselm have forever changed my impression of what real estate professionals could and should be. I feel lucky to have such attentive, intuitive, and supportive guides on my side, and I'm touched by their care and commitment to their relationships. It's really clear when a team's got that special magic element that reverberates through their whole network of collaborators, and the vibes are great here!! read more

I cannot recommend Anselm enough. Buying a property from out of state is challenging, but he and his team were more than up to the task of helping us not just find a home but understand how the local market worked. He had the patience to put up with us too - we saw so many homes before we found one that was right for us. He is a genuinely nice guy who is generous with his time - whether touring a properties all day to meet our travel schedule, or hopping on a call or texting. And his follow through is great, he didn't disappear after the close but even helped us with contacts for vendors and contractors. We will definitely work with Anselm and Alyssa again if the opportunity arises. read more

I am delighted to write this recommendation for Anselm Clinard, who helped me achieve the impossible: finding the perfect family home in highly competitive South Pasadena while I was based in Seattle! Anselm took my very specific specifications in terms of school district, style and layout of the home, parking situation, square footage, outdoor space (and even closet size) and got straight to work. Anselm demonstrated incredible patience, dedication, and determination in finding the exact right house for my family and me. His extensive knowledge of the market dynamics and the distinct characteristics of different neighborhoods--ranging from schools, culture and traffic management to the social environment for kids--was invaluable. He demonstrated exceptional integrity- advising against homes that would not be a good fit or that were overpriced and assuring me that we'd find the right house. He was right every time. What stood out the most was the degree to which he listened to and understood my needs, curating options that matched my criteria. Thanks to Anselm, I found the right place in a remarkably short period of time. Anselm went above and beyond on numerous occasions. He toured homes on my behalf dialing me in on FaceTime, took measurements, liaised with the previous owner, and even picked up the keys and previewed the home before I moved in, all while I was hundreds of miles away. I have both owned and rented homes in a number of cities and worked with a number of great agents but Anselm is unmatched. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

We met with a few realtors, but the decision to use Alyssa to sell our home (ably assisted by her husband Anselm--I challenge you to find a more charming man) was never in doubt. That's because Alyssa understands that selling a home is as more about selling a vibe than it is about selling four walls and a roof (in LA, at least). If your realtor does not get you, your neighbourhood, or who might want to make your home their own, then you've got the wrong person. Alyssa gets it. She's swift, professional and a straight-shooter in her communication. She has excellent taste and made our house look gorgeous. And she knows and gets the neighbourhood very well. Can't ask for more. read more

I couldn't imagine a better home selling experience than the one I just completed with Alyssa, Anselm and Emma. It's more than just their supreme efficiency and professionalism that make this team second to none. It's the wisdom, the ease, the intelligence, and the personal warmth they bring to the seller-agent relationship. I felt like I was working with old friends... and in a way, I was: Anselm and Alyssa have shepherded me through both the purchase and the sale of homes past, which is why I didn't think twice about working with them again when it came time to sell again. Honestly, I could sing their praises all day long and would recommend them without reservation to anyone in search of a truly dynamic group of pros. Much love to y'all and thanks again for a matchless experience! read more

As first-time home buyers, Anselm patiently navigated our neuroses so we'd be comfortable from first steps to receiving our keys, and he made a daunting process feel like child's play. Because of him, we got a great deal on the first house we put an offer on in one of the most competitive neighborhoods in the city. He's continued to answer our questions and provide resources over the years, and his guidance has transformed us into confident, fully-functioning homeowners. You're getting more than a real estate agent when you work with Anselm Clinard, you're gaining a friend, and we're eternally grateful for everything he's done for our family. Working with him was such a pleasure, we've now done it twice... to identical results. So it wasn't just beginner's luck! read more

Anselm really went above and beyond getting us our dream home. He was honest about the market, honest about what he thought would be a worthwhile investment, honest about what steps we could take that might give us a leg up and as a result we live in our ideal area in our ideal house and I am sure will live here for many, many years to come. I could not recommend him more! He's simply the best. read more

Anselm was recommended to me by a friend who used him as well. I couldn't be more happy with my decision to go with Anselm in my search for my first house. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient and helped me get into my first house a year ago. I knew nothing about the home buying process and he took the time to explain everything in detail along the way. I couldn't recommend him enough. read more

Veronica is an amazing sweet soul who is very patient and willing to help in a million ways. I am 20 years old and a fresh realtor agent. Veronica has gone out of her way to teach me many things about how this business runs, has given me the opportunity to take calls, fill out paperwork, and much more. She she had also given me the opportunity to join a program for youths where I can learn while getting paid which you don't find very often. Veronica is a very well informed, smart, productive, organized, helpful, and busy agent which I admire and can see how she can greatly manage everything. I have learned so much about what it looks like to be in a life as a realtor and I can't wait to keep learning. Thank you! read more

Alyssa helped us sell our home in SilverLake. She was amazing throughout the whole process. She knew which items we should update to get the best ROI. Her team coordinated the whole process from prepping the home, to staging it, to marketing. Every detail was seen to. We ended up with multiple offers and a final price well over asking. When it came to negotiating and closing that final offer, her business acumen and skill came into effect. We had a couple of tricky points to negotiate and at every stage, she was able to communicate our options clearly and was extremely skillful in knowing when to hold out for little more and when to let it go. We felt well taken care of through the whole process and will be calling her again the next time we sell a house. read more

When our middle daughter and son- in-law asked my husband and me to relocate to Silver Lake from Marina Del Rey in order to help more with our two year old grandson (and a little girl on the way) we happily complied! They suggested a real estate agent, Anselm Clinard, who had been wonderful with them, helping them find an appropriate home for my son-in- law's mother and other investments. Their recommendation of Anselm was certainly well- deserved. Throughout our process of finding a home in a "hot, hot market," Anselm was conscientious, always communicative (answering our myriad questions in a very timely manner), and attentive to our preferences and needs. He was smart, positive, and cheerful, with an engaging sense of humor, and someone with whom one feels immediately comfortable. His astute understanding of the local market also served us well. After diligently searching, we found a home we were excited about and could afford. Anselm was very intelligent and knowledgeable as to how we should proceed in developing an offer on the home, and before we knew it, our bid was successful! Now, We have the opportunity to highly recommend Anselm Clinard. If you are seeking a broker who is also delightful and a joy to work with, we warmly endorse Anselm! read more

I'm so happy I chose Alyssa as my realtor when selling my Silverlake home. Her team made it very easy to get my home ready for sale and it looked beautiful when they were done. Great design choices and stagers made the home look great when it was time to put it on the market. The sale was fast and for a great price in a really tough market at the time. Her team handled paperwork fast and it was really an easy, stress free process. Could not recommend them enough! read more

Alyssa was the first and only broker that I interviewed. As soon as I met her, I knew that she would be a terrific asset in selling my home. She is both knowledgeable and gracious, a lovely combination of intelligence, warmth, and always respect for the client. And it paid off big-time. She was able to present my home in the most beautiful way and it sold in less than a week. And at a very satisfactory price. read more

We had an amazing experience working with Alyssa, and felt that we were in terrific hands during the entire selling process. Alyssa and her team worked like a well-oiled machine, and at every step of the way there was someone there to support us. We received expert advice on how to stage our home to attract more buyers, how to identify the right selling price for our neighborhood, and how to negotiate the multiple offers we received during the bidding process. In addition, it was clear that Alyssa & Anselm are well known and respected amongst their peers, which helps tremendously in an industry where trust and relationships can go a long way. The whole process went as smoothly as we could have hoped, and we were thrilled by the outcome. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alyssa to our closest friends and family! read more

Alyssa Valentine is a terrific real estate agent. We have bought and sold a number of houses over the years. We have worked with a lot of agents. When we decided to sell our Silverlake home after eight years, we interviewed a number of top agents. We went with Alyssa, mostly because she was highly recommended by our former agent, who had moved away. Alyssa did a spectacular job: she knew exactly how to make the house look better for selling. And she had terrific help both from her building coordinator Mike Park, who expertly supervised over $20,000 worth of mostly cosmetic remodeling, and her visual consultant Carla Toutz, who helped in multiple aspects of the sale. Alyssa was always on top of things, small and large. And most importantly, when negotiating with the buyer, she was extremely skillful - knowing just how much pressure to apply to get our desired goal. If the family sells our other house in Silverlake, she will be at the top of our list. read more

We cannot recommend the Alyssa and Anselm team enough. As first time home buyers, we were thinking of going with a "bigger" company as we heard they may have more listings then a smaller group. However, as we interviewed some of the larger groups, we felt they were all sales pitch, uncomfortably eager for business, and overall smarmy. We were recommended Alyssa and Anselm through dear friends who recently had a great experience with this team. We instantly felt relief and excitement after meeting them. They were the down to Earth, warm, and knowledgeable about the business. In a nutshell, we felt we could really trust them and felt that maybe, as first time buyers, boutique agency would give us a more personal, one on one touch. We were not disappointed. What we loved most about the searching process with this team was the honesty and openness. If Alyssa liked a place she'd tell us why and if she didn't, she'd let us know the reasons as well. My husband loved this aspect of her because, being our first time, we wanted a professional opinion and not just someone saying..."Well what do you think?". We wanted all the information, both good and bad, to be able to make the most educated decision. When it came to negotiations, they advised us spot on. The beautiful house we ended up buying had 4 other offers on the table and we offered just the right amount while still protecting ourselves as we went further on in the deal. While it's too detailed to explain, we truly feel without these two on our side, we may have lost the house in escrow and with it, our deposit. Instead we ended up with a better deal then we could have imagined and the home of our dreams. Overall, I can't recommend this team enough. They picked up the phone calls almost all the time and texted us back right away with a time they could talk if they were busy. They held our hand through the process, but not to tightly. Their assistant Sarah was always keeping us in the loop with an upbeat energy. They fought hard for us. They were real with us. They were on top of our mortgage broker and escrow company to make sure we could close on the date we needed...This was not an easy task and yet they accomplished it. Really, if you want personal attention when buying your home and to feel confident through the whole process, go with Alyssa and Anslem. They are awesome. read more

Superior service! Second to none, really. I sold my home with Alyssa recently and I was never left wondering what the status of my escrow was or where we were in the process. She communicated everything in a very reasonable timeframe and explained things thoroughly whenever I had questions. I trusted in her expertise and I closed for several thousand above my asking price. What more can a seller want?! I would highly recommend this team to any buyer or seller in the future. A+ read more

There are good Realtors and then there are GREAT! Realtors (no need to even talk about the bad ones). I've closed several transaction with Alyssa and Anselm and are always impressed by how professional and re-assuring they stay throughout the entire transaction. As a buyer and a service professional... I've found them to be top notch in their service, follow-through and negotiation skills. Highly recommended. read more

Alyssa helped us find our home 8 years ago and just recently helped us sell it. To say we respect and appreciate her is an understatement! Our expectations of her were already high and she far surpassed them in our recent sale. Her taste, conscientiousness, and positive yet calm attitude makes what normally would be an incredibly stressful process fun and easy. She's straight forward and honest and never promised us anything unrealistic and ultimately got us far above our asking price. She has an incredible eye when it comes to staging and I truly don't believe we would have had as successful a sale if it weren't for her. I would recommend her to anyone and hope you give her a call today! Thank you, Alyssa! You are the best! read more

We have used Alyssa and Anselm twice, once to buy our condo and once to sell it. They were professional, knowledgable and fun to work with. We would recommend them to anyone! ~ Tim and Kendra read more

Alyssa and Anselm really are the DREAM TEAM. My husband was lucky enough to find them after doing a bit of research when we started looking to buy early this year. They put so much time and effort into helping us find the right place but even more than that- they have great instinct and seem to know what is going to be the best situation for you even before you do.. They were able to gently guide us through our search until we found our DREAM HOME in a place we didn't even expect and its SO MUCH BETTER than we expected! Plus they are just generally fun and great to be around. House buying can be scary, (especially when its your first time) and Real Estate is a weird world and its SO IMPORTANT to have someone you can trust to have your best interests at heart and help navigating it. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Ms. Valentine is amazing. She just guided us through the purchase of our first home. She is incredibly knowledgeable and enormously patient. Very reliable and knows when to get tough with a listing agent. Her fantastic team over at http://www.nourmand.com know what they are doing when it comes to real estate in Los Angeles. Ms. Valentine is honest and direct, she is not pushy and makes sure the house you get is the one YOU want. She has wonderful relationships with reliable lenders. Whether you are looking for a first home or a celebrity mansion, she can find it. After working with her for 6 months we now consider she and her family dear friends. I hope everyone looking to work with someone good will pick Ms. Valentine as their realtor and end up as happy as we are with our stunningly kick-ass, 2200 sq ft', killer deal, awesome LA home! - R and O read more

Alyssa helped us buy our first house and patiently explained the whole process to us many times and answered all of our questions. We were looking for a place in a pretty competitive price point but she made the whole process as easy and enjoyable as possible. Even though I'm sure we were one of the less affluent customers, she was always responsive and made us feel like our business mattered to her. We found a great house but it was a short sale. She explained the process and navigated things with the bank perfectly. After it was all said and done we got a great deal on our first home! Fast forward about 2 years and some family concerns moved us to relocate and there was never any question who we would call. This time Alyssa and Anslem helped us through our first sale, with a big assist from their wonderful assistant Sarah. We got lucky with a hot market but they did a great job for us and we received multiple competitive offers and were in escrow less than 2 wks from listing. They were fantastic from beginning to end and my wife and I could not recommend them more. read more

Alyssa and Anselm are hands down the most professional and on the ball Real Estate Agents I have had the pleasure of working with in Los Angeles. Their entire team is very thorough and are always one step ahead. They are always looking out for their clients best interest and I never get the impression they are "just trying to get the deal closed." I am currently an Escrow Officer in Los Angeles and I work with many other Agents throughout this city and I would ONLY reccomend this team to my friends and family. read more

We had a great experience with Alyssa and Anselm. From the initial photography which looked amazing, helping us set a smart listing price, and guiding us through the whole process - I had to knock on wood when it was all over as it seemed like it went too smoothly! Wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. read more

I have had a fantastic experience with this real estate agent duo. They are not only attentive and professional, they are unassuming and not at all pushy--qualities that are very important to me. I trusted them to look out for my best interest, and they did: they took high quality photos of my place, didn't cut corners, they marketed very well, and I knew that they would take care of my house (and not let the cats out) when they showed the house. And in the end, all worked out well--both the selling of mine and the purchasing of a new place. If you are looking for agents who know what they're doing and will give you first rate service, choose Alyssa and Anselm! read more

We had nothing but GREAT experiences with Anselm and the entire team! They helped us find and buy our first home in the Los Feliz area recently. Very professional, candid and trustworthy! They're really looking for win-win situations and find a house that fits you and a deal that will make you happy long-term. All communication, from the first contact until after escrow close, was very pleasant - fast responses and effective! read more

I've had the pleasure of being professionally acquainted with Anselm Clinard and Alyssa Valentine for a few years. As a Mortgage Advisor I've worked with Alyssa and Anselm on a few transactions and I'm a co-member of Los Feliz BNP with Anselm. It's my opinion Anselm and Alyssa are very cool, hip and personable Real Estate Professionals. They understand their clients needs because they take the time to listen. They are extremely knowledge of the Eastside Real Estate Market and surrounding areas. If you or someone you know is looking to Buy, Lease and/or Sales Real Estate in Los Angeles County - please give Alyssa and Anselm a call! read more

Anselm and Alyssa represented me in my first real estate purchase in California. they were super helpful with international transfers, and during the escrow period when I was out of the country. After the sale closed, Anselm even checked in on the house, every few days, while I was away. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

As a sellers broker assistant of http://itz-sold.com I worked with Anselm on two very difficult transactions and he made sure they closed on time and to satisfaction of all involved parties. He was very courteous and patient with seller and buyer. I highly recommend him and his team whether you buy or sell a property. read more

Alyssa and Anselm are the best!! They helped us get into our first home and we can't thank them enough for all their help. Alyssa was always available to answers our questions and as first time buyers we had plenty. Her advice and knowledge was so valuable I cant imagine what we would have done without her. We did mostly deal with Alyssa but had a great time with Anselm one weekend driving all over the valley looking at homes. We can't forget Sarah, we actually found the house we bought with her one weekend. Sarah was always quick to respond and brings her many years of knowledge to the team. Anyway if you are thinking of buying a home this is your team. From day one we felt we had friends looking out for us in this process. read more

Alyssa was great. We were first time home buyers and she really made the whole experience fantastic. She really knows the areas that she services well and understands the concerns of people with children or those that are expecting them soon. No pressure. She really wants you to find the house that you love. read more

Anselm and Alyssa are hands-down the best brokers in Los Angeles. Like any good broker, they know the business and will walk you through the process with patience and good cheer. Above and beyond that, however, they are exceedingly courteous, responsive and insightful. I also appreciated that Anselm is not quite the back-slapping salesman-type; no gimmicks or bus stop ads. He is calm and collected in his laser focus on your needs--and isn't that the kind of guy you want managing the biggest investment of your life? I could give many examples, but here is one: After close of escrow--when Anselm had no responsibility to help me at all--the seller removed a couple of light fixtures out of our kitchen and basically said "good luck, bye!" (they meant well; long story). Anselm took my call even as he prepared to go onstage at a conference, and figured it all out for me and I had new lights within an hour. Thanks, Anselm and Alyssa! read more

I am very fortunate to have Alyssa Valentine as my real estate agent who demonstrates an upmost professionalism in handling the sales of my properties. Not only did she employ excellent strategies to market the properties, she also makes sure that I get all the help I need. She has great connection with other professions like the movers, stager, house cleaning crew and the window cleaning crew who helped me get the house ready for show. I had a tight deadline to close escrow and she worked tirelessly to keep the process in momentum. She also introduced me to Anselm Clinard who diligently helped me find a house. Anselm also introduced me to a lender who handled all the necessary paperwork for me. Everything works seamlessly. Thank you, Alyssa and Anselm. What a team! read more

I dont know where to begin... Alyssa and Anselm are.... EVERYTHING!!!! Their kindness and knowledge is indespensible, their professionalism is puntuicated with a warm heart and genuine desire for their clients happiness. We were first time home buyers and pretty green at everything, but with Alyssa and Anselm guiding us, we found the absolute perfect place. They answered every question with compassion and honesty, and let nothing slid through the cracks, every phone call and email was answered with urgency and detail. i feel so blessed that we were able to work with Alyssa and Anselm and Sarah Shugars. Buying a home is indeed stressful, but when this team has your back dreams come true!!!!!! read more

I've been in my new condo for almost six months and am definitely a happy camper. I don't believe that I would be in such a great place without the help of Anselm, Alyssa and the rest of their team (Amir and Sarah). I got their name from my mortgage broker, did a conference call and face to face meeting and we got the ball rolling quickly. I had done some research on my own and with my broker so I had realistic expectations about timing, pricing and location. I was pleased to find out that Anselm was a straight shooter--he wouldn't BS me or waste my time. After seeing a bunch of places with him and Amir, we found "the place." I had my doubts but Anselm wisely suggested I pursue with an offer and cover letter. The sellers were impressed and Anselm helped arrange the rest of the (many, many) pieces. The process is never easy but Anselm was quick to anticipate my needs, be available for any questions/concerns and keep my best interests in mind. As a FORMER first time home buyer with little knowledge of real estate, I highly recommend Anselm, Alyssa and their team. read more

Anselm and Alyssa helped us to buy our first home in Los Angeles during a time when everyone told us not to get our hopes up and not to have ANY expectations. I had been mulling over the idea of buying a home off an on for a few years and all I can say is that Anselm & Alyssa make what you would think are unrealistic dreams a reality! From the very beginning of our process they were thoughtful and generous with their time; kind and patient with my baby steps and in the end solid, experienced and more than I could have ever hoped for in realtors. We were shocked with how easy everything went! We had no other word to describe it as but magic! Yet, it was obvious it took more than that. Their skill, knowledge, preparation, communication and teamwork was what really stood out in the end. Also... meeting with them was actually FUN! So, I'm sure that had something to do with it as well. We felt very well taken care of... and still do. It is with great pleasure I strongly recommend them both (in addition to Sarah Shugars their "facilitator of happiness") when looking to buy in the LA area. read more

Alyssa and her team are the absolute best! Alyssa stuck by my husband and I for the year and a half that it took us to get our heads on straight and find our perfect home. She knows the areas, knows what's up and coming and knows what the homes are worth. Alyssa was incredibly easy to talk to and so honest; she told us when to walk away and when to go for it. We wouldn't have gotten our dream home if it wasn't for her. Alyssa was referred to me by a coworker...turns out a different coworker was also using her. :) Alyssa and her team always had OUR best interest in mind. They weren't out to sell us any piece of junk. She fought hard for us and gave us invaluable tips on how to get our home in this market. During escrow she held our hand through the whole process and was always available to help with my zillion questions. Her team kept us up to date on everything and if we ever hit a snag she smoothed it out. If you're looking to buy or sell a home this is your dream team!! read more

I could not recommend them more! They made the overwhelming process of buying a home very easy. I was out of town for a lot of the process, and they still somehow made it all simple. HIGHLY recommended. They are not only great realtors but great people who really care about their clients. If you are looking to buy a home - call them NOW! read more