Brett is the top of his class. He navigated our family seamlessly through 3 transactions, all in record time. On the purchase, Brett negotiated for nearly a month and multiple rounds of offers to get us our dream house.  Where most buyers (and their agents) would think the parties were too far apart and give up, he had the patience, deep experience, and solutions-oriented mindset to find creative ways to keep the seller engaged and bridge the gap.  It also was valuable that he has a broad professional network that included the seller's agent, which helped make negotiations more productive.   In addition, he helped advise on critical strategies in negotiating with lenders to achieve mind-blowing rates that made the purchase possible. On the sales of our 2 homes, Brett and his team epitomized white glove service.  They did a phenomenal job from start to finish--repairing, cleaning, painting, staging, and prepping the homes. We literally turned the keys over and he took care of everything within a matter of days.  It was incredible and a huge time and stress saver for us to not have to handle any that, and it was amazing how quickly he was able to put both properties on the market and pack them with appointments the very first days.  As lawyers, we also truly appreciated that he understood contracts in a substantive way that resulted in quality strategic advice, when most other agents tend to gloss over the details and just tell clients "it's all standard".  We achieved higher prices and much faster sales than we ever could have anticipated.   Underlying all of this is his undying work ethic and dedication to clients--he gave so much time and attention to us, was responsive at all hours, gave up so many nights and weekends, and made us feel like we were his most important client (knowing full well that he has hundreds of other more important and high profile clients that I'm sure he makes feel the same way as well). We loved working with Brett so much we already have referred him to friends.  Exceeded expectations on every level! read more

Brett Raskin is a very professional, experienced, and helpful real estate agent. He was open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process of selling our townhome. He and his team cared about us and understood our needs from the very first open house to the sale of our home. Brett kept us apprised about private showings and open houses. His advice and support through closing was invaluable. I cannot speak highly enough of Brett and his team for your real estate needs. Their professionalism, knowledge, honesty, integrity, and hard work ethics were appreciated. Highly recommend. read more

As with most professions you'll find that there are many sub par realtors, a good amount of mediocre realtors, and the few exceptional ones. Lucky for me, Brett falls into the last category. I was in the market to purchase my second home and after many months of online searching, I had identified a perfect property during the week of Thanksgiving. Brett was a referral from my father and was only going to help consult on the transaction as I was already in the process of picking another agent. Brett was willing to research, visit the property, and make multiple phone calls to the listing agent to get me information even though he wasn't expecting to get any commission from the deal, all during the Thanksgiving week - a testament to the commitment Brett puts into the job. I had spoken to a number of realtors and none of them gave me the same level of confidence as Brett when it came to the insight/knowledge of the industry and knowing what it would take to win the property without overbidding. I ended up using Brett for the transaction and was sure glad I did. The property in question was in high demand with 9 different offers above the Listing Price. Brett and his team did all the necessary research to help me structure an offer that I would be comfortable with and be competitive with. Because of him I was able to obtain the winning bid and was able to close escrow without any issues. If you're looking for a hard working professional with many years of experience in the industry, I highly recommend reaching out to The Raskin Group to help you get the property that you want to purchase. Brett and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with. read more

I had a wonderful experience working closely with Brett. He helped every step of the way and answered all my questions and concerns to help educate me on the process. Additionally, he has a great team that works with him and I did not feel uncomfortable or uncertain at any point along the way because of how well his entire team works together. I got a great place that I am thrilled to be in and I know I wouldn't have gotten it if it was not for how amazing Brett is at his job. I will always turn to Brett in the future to help me out going forward. read more

We recently worked with Brett on both buying a new single-family house in Brentwood, as well as selling our two-bedroom condo in Santa Monica. We realized early on that due to the extremely high demand of the current housing market, it was absolutely necessary to use an agent with Brett's experience to navigate the buying process and come out on top.  Brett was able to accurately assess the value and demand for the house, and gave us a range of prices to bid at for various levels of confidence.  We bid at the perfect price for our needs, competing with two other similar offers.  Brett combed over the details of the offer to ensure our offer looked as competitive as possible, and we managed to win our dream house. Throughout the inspection process, Brett was able to provide us with all the inspectors we needed in a timely manner and helped ensure we received credit wherever possible. For selling our condo, Brett helped guide us through the staging process and transformed the cozy home into a glorious penthouse suite.  Everyone commented on how beautiful the place looked. The condo miraculously closed within a week of listing at a great sales price above asking, thanks to Brett's ability to quickly identify the right buyer, negotiate, and work with the correct people who can also meet rigorous schedule demands. Overall, we are very happy with the entire process of getting our amazing new home while being able to promptly sell our condo read more

Brett and his team have exceeded my expectations on every transaction we have worked on....they work seamlessly together in every area with Brett as the Captain of the Ship. From new construction to selling a townhouse....I was in competent hands that actually made the process enjoyable! Brett cares about the welfare of his clients down to every detail and knows the market like the back of his hand. And honesty and integrity are his calling cards. He handled every situation from the practical details of staging to the emotional parts of the transaction. I always felt like his only client! What a gem. read more

Brett & his team are PHENOMONAL! Not only did we go with Brett as our agent to sell our condo in Santa Monica, but we also went with Brett to purchase our new house in Redondo Beach. Brett is very thorough, knowledgeable, trustworthy and truly cares for his clients. He was there every step of the way, provided clear updates in each stage of the process and made sure that we fully understood everything and addressed any questions that we had. Brett was also extremely responsive. We would call or text Brett at random times throughout the day and he always made it a point to respond to us in a very timely manner. On top of his reliability, Brett is extremely knowledgeable in the real estate business and understands different market dynamics that helped us make the best decisions in every step. He provided his guidance and expertise when it came to making finishing touches to help get the most value out of the sale of our condo, and helped us get the best interest rate for the purchase of our new house. Brett took the time to understand our needs with what we are looking for in our new home and provided us with feedback based on his vast experience that we wouldn't have been able to have otherwise. Selling & buying a house can be stressful, but because of Brett (& Nicole) we had the best possible experience and are thrilled with everything Brett and his team provided! I would HIGHLY recommend anyone and everyone (specially if you're looking around in the South Bay) to go with Brett as your agent. Brett is a high character individual who will do everything in his power to put his clients in the best position and we are thrilled he was our agent for both the sale and purchase of our new home! read more

BRETT RASKIN (aka Miracle Worker) HIRE HIM!!! Brett is without a doubt the best agent I've ever worked with. He is masterful in every aspect of the process, and achieved a 20-day close from initial offer to funds transfer. Having bought and sold 4 houses, I've had some experience and worked with some good realtors in the past. But none come close to Brett and his team of professionals. Where to begin? This recent house sale was the result of a nasty divorce. He played the middleman in every aspect of the transaction keeping both parties informed, engaged, and reasonably civil. He and his team (some from Ron Wynn) performed magic in scoping and executing all the necessary repairs and staging, to best position the property for an end-user sale (rather than a developer). He and his workers were quick, professional and saved time and money wherever possible. All the necessary paperwork was executed effectively, efficiently, quickly, and with minimal disruption and delays. And while he exceeded my expectations in every aspect of this transaction, his greatest skill and contribution was in managing the disparate, and very contentious, parties in this deal - namely me and my ex. He not only mediated effectively driving solutions with us, but with the buyers as well. He was masterful at negotiating the deal with all parties. This was no doubt one of his most challenging deals, and he handled it with skill, grace and effectiveness. To say I highly recommend him and his team, does not give proper volume to how strongly I suggest YOU HIRE HIM! read more

The moment we met Brett, we knew he was the agent for us. We were first time home buyers, and Brett helped us get our first condo in Santa Monica. His team was engaged, professional and we were happy with the all services the team provided. Brett was knowledgeable about the Santa Monica real estate market. He had a great relationship with the Seller's agent, and was able to obtain the winning bid for us and got the transaction done. We highly appreciated Brett's attentiveness to our asks. His calm demeanor was helpful during the negotiation process. He made us a priority, was close to the transaction, and solved each issue with careful consideration. We valued his work ethic and common sense. We are happy homeowners thanks to Brett. read more

Brett helped us with the purchase of our first home, a condo in Santa Monica. As a first-time buyer he really took care of us - making sure we understood every step of the process, without glossing over details. When we finally found the condo that was just right for us, Brett lept into action, coming up with a plan to make sure we bid the right amount at just the right time to win out against the other bidders, and to give the sellers confidence that we were the right choice. My husband and I would absolutely work with Brett again! read more

Brett successfully represented me in purchasing a unique condo in Santa Monica. We won the condo against over 30 other bidders! Merit, competence, vision, trust, honesty, and integrity are at the heart of Brett's core values. He is committed to serving his clients with distinction. Brett focuses on each of his client's individual needs and secures the right property through his unique set of skill, knowledge, experience, and background which allows him to differentiate himself from others in the field. He is also an outstanding communicator, tremendous negotiator, and guides his clients through the home purchasing process with ease, clarity, and peace of mind. read more

Brett and his team made my first home purchase a seamless and memorable process. From the initial introduction through closing, they were extremely knowledgeable, high attentive and very focused on finding the perfect home from both a fit and value perspective. Living across the country from the purchase location, Brett ensured I was comfortable with all aspects of the transaction and went above and beyond countless times to accommodate both the distance and time difference. Furthermore, through his broad professional network, he was able to navigate and assist me with other aspects of a home purchase which resulted in a more accretive transaction. Brett was referred to me by a friend who had a similar experience in working with him. I would highly recommend Brett to anyone and look forward to working with him on my future property purchases. read more

As a first-time homebuyer, I could not have asked for a better agent. Brett is a super friendly and extremely knowledgeable guy. Escrow was a smooth and fast process for me due in no small part to him. Here are some of the many things I appreciated about Brett while working with him. 1. Late in the escrow process, Brett realized that my property fell within the purview of a retrofit mandate that isn't well known, something the sellers had not disclosed. He successfully fought to have the sellers pay the estimated retrofit costs. I doubt many other agents would have gotten me such a large credit, let alone noticed the retrofit mandate. 2. I was thoroughly impressed with his fast response time. I first contacted him through his website on a whim, and he replied back almost immediately. When I sent him e-mails, he would always reply back quickly. When I called him, I'm not sure if it ever went to voicemail. 3. Brett just plain works hard. Several times during escrow I got an e-mail or phone call from him long past dinner hours, and it was clear he was still at the office. 4. Early in the process he set up a weekly e-mail digest showing new listings in my target areas, which was tremendously helpful. It saved me from having to constantly check Trulia or Redfin, and I relied pretty much exclusively on Brett's listings while house hunting. Some of the other agents I spoke with before Brett did not even send regular listings. Bottom line: I would absolutely recommend Brett to any homebuyer in the LA area. read more

We relocated from the East Coast and found Brett as our real estate agent. He was first class in every respect. He is extremely smart, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. He cared about making sure we did not only find a house, but found a home. read more

Working with Brett and his team was an absolute pleasure, from the first time we met to discuss what we were looking for, to after we received our new keys! His dedication to his clients is very clear, and we really appreciated his effort to constantly explain the real estate process and make sure that we felt comfortable every step of the way. Brett's attention to detail is unparalleled and he truly took the time to get to know us and exactly what we wanted in our new home. His hard work paid off, as we found our perfect first home! read more