Positive: Quality 5 Stars is not enough to highlight how…read moreamazing Tim, Lisa, Sara and the entire team at Arnold Ca realty was for our home purchase. They not only exceeded every expectation we could have they truly made sure every detail was covered to support us even after purchase was done. I can't imagine any realtor coming even close to this level of service. Our family is so happy in our new second home and will never look for a different realtor if looking in the mountains. Thank you Tim, Lisa and Sara you truly added a bright spot to our 2020 which was hard to do!!!!

Chris with Arnold Rea Estate helped us buy a home in Dorrington this summer and we are SO glad to…read morehave worked with him. His knowledge of both the area and home construction was incredibly helpful. He spent whole days with us looking at several properties each day, taking as much time as we needed in each one. He took the time to point out pros and cons of each home and neighborhood, often bringing up things we hadn't thought of. He was always quick to respond to questions and helped us write and negotiate a couple of offers. In this crazy market, he was exactly what we needed. We are delighted with our purchase and thankful to Chris. He also recommended several vendors to us and every single one has been top notch. Finally, he is a genuinely good guy and we enjoyed getting to know him a little. We highly recommend Chris and Arnold Real Estate!

Meth House. Yep, Barry Ward rented me one then kicked my family out when we contacted a lawyer…read more Cliff notes We rented the property at 1265 Shady Circle in Arnold. Family with pregnant wife and toddler at home. Discovered it was positive for Meth Contamination (see photos). Tried to work out an amicable solution. No dice. Contacted a lawyer and was immediately issued a 30 day notice to get out. Lived in a meth house for 9 months without being notified as such, Barry Ward kicked us out when we said something. DO NOT RENT THIS ADDRESS until you have personally verified the meth contamination has been remediated and you have lab results in hand to prove it! _________ Long Story: In the Fall of 2014, Barry Ward Realty rented my family and I a home and neighboring studio cabin (1265 Shady Circle in Arnold). We have a toddler and at the time of this writing, I am currently 8 months pregnant with baby #2. Over the months, we had repeated found rusty nails, coils, and broken glass galore in the yard as well as mysterious white substances scattered throughout the soil. Tons of trash filling the entire outdoor property, much of it hazardous and dangerous for a child to play or even to walk without shoes. Shortly after moving in, we noticed that the studio cabin had bizarre industrial lab cabinets and the sink drains in the kitchen has been completely chemically corroded - we had our suspicions. Then, at about 8 months into living at this location, our neighbors informed us that the previous residents were meth users. The informed us that the guy who had lived there for many years was a heavy user and potential cooker and they even knew where he obtained meth. We contacted the landlord about this immediately and he did nothing and denied knowledge. For our own peace of mind with a child and with a developing baby, we decided to have both the house and the cabin test with preliminary tests for meth contamination (me, pregnant this whole time). We paid for these out of pocket and I put my MS Graduate Degree training to use in the most unconventional way - no longer was I running samples in a lab, I was doing it in my own house. The preliminary tests were positive immediately for both the house and the cabin (see photos). Our next step was to contact the County, who informed us that while they couldn't do anything legally because there was never a police bust for meth, it was not safe for us to be there. The state of California has a legal limit for safe habitation with meth contamination of 1.5ug/100cm2. The health department advises that once an initial test is positive, that lab testing is completed to verify that the property is habitable. Then, if it exceeds legal limits, they recommend complete remediation and re-testing to ensure the cleaning took care of the contamination. We relayed this information to the landlord, hoping hew ould be on board. He wasn't, because apparently his homeowners insurance would cover none of it because the meth contamination occurred prior to ownership. He refused to test to ensure it was habitable for anyone, let alone a child and a pregnant woman. We contacted a lawyer. Lawyer contacted the landlord. Within 48 hours, we were issued a 30-day termination of our lease and boom - pregnant lady and family are out on the streets. All because Barry Ward and friends rented us a meth house without our knowledge and we found out. We had the property lab tested out of our own pocket, see photos for results, and the studio cabin did, in fact, exceed legal habitable limits for the state of California at 2.4ug/100cm2 and 1.8 ug/100cm2. The legal limit is 1.5ug/100cm2. This is the cabin that I, the pregnant lady, used as my home office while we lived there. Despite the fact that we were rented a meth house without our knowledge, while pregnant and with a toddler at home, the landlord not only refused to ensure it was safe to live in, but also kicked us out after we raised issue. If you value your health and safety, and your family's health and safety, I would strongly advise you to not rent the property at 1265 Shady Circle until you have verified that meth contamination is cleared and you have lab results in hand to support this claim. Additionally, a county employee advised us that the soil is not safe for children to play in and the water table is also contaminated, so the water is not safe to drink. Barry Ward - test your homes before you rent them to people. While we are currently not pursuing legal action against the advice of our lawyer (mostly, because I'm pregnant and we want to get on with our lives), others will sue you and sue you for THOUSANDS. If this baby is delivered with health problems, you better believe you'll get slammed with a suit. Everyone else - 1265 Shady Circle is a Meth House, beware and rent at your own risk (P.S. Both my daughter and I experienced nausea and headaches after only 3 months of living there.)

I used An agent from Barry award to purchase my cabin in 2016 and it was awesome. As that agent…read moreleft Barry ward to pursue another area, I decided to use Barry Ward Realty when I sold. I was represented by Heidi Ward who seemed fine at first but was extremely short with me when I asked questions and she seemed not engaged with my needs. This was displayed by her always siding with the potential trial buyers for items that needed to be taken care of, putting invoices in escrow that I had already paid (these shouldn't be in escrow anyway as the agreement is with me and the company, not the escrow account), and just overall lack of concern with representing me. The cabin did sell fairly quickly and I received asking price, which was great. The icing on the cake and the evidence that supports my feeling regarding Heidi is that after the deal was finished, even with complications, I did not hear anything from her. No "Thank You " or anything. As I have dear with many real estate transactions , this seemed odd. With an 18k dollar commission paid I would think that there would be some kind of appreciation or less then a months worth of work. I will definitely look at reviews for any new purchases I have in the area. The market is hit up there, even during COVID-19, so do your research before selecting a realtor.

if you are going to promote you services on your vehicle i suggest you don't drive so recklessly…read moreand put people at risk. Black Mercedes Benz cut several drivers off and if they do business like they drive i highly discourage this business.

Michelle was amazing when I was looking at homes in the area. She's a straight-shooter, honest,…read moreresponsive, and I felt like she really cared about getting me into a home I loved. She'd tell me upfront when there was something concerning about a home when I didn't know what I didn't know. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone coming into this area for the first time. Then, when I did buy a wonderful home, she has been a source of support, local knowledge, and connections when I needed to have some work done, get the locks changed, etc. Michelle is a valuable resource to the Tuolumne County community and anyone wanting to become part of it.

We had the pleasure of working with the Suzanne Simpson Team to simultaneously sell our home and…read morepurchase a new one, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Suzanne's deep understanding of the Twain Harte market, combined with her wealth of knowledge and professionalism, made the process smooth and successful. She is proactive, highly communicative, and incredibly responsive, ensuring that every detail was handled efficiently. Suzanne also has strong relationships with reliable local vendors and resources, which was invaluable throughout the process. Avery Bryant (Suzanne's team partner), though newer to real estate, brings enthusiasm and passion that make up for any lack of experience. She is pleasant, hardworking, and eager to assist. She was also incredibly flexible, often arranging showings for us at a moment's notice, which made our home search much easier and less stressful. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, we highly recommend the Suzanne Simpson Team. Their expertise, dedication, and genuine care for their clients really sets them apart! Doug and Diane Simmons Tuolumne County Residents, 40+ years PS This review reflects our experience selling a home in Twain Harte and purchasing a home in Sonora - January 2025.

This review is for the Suzanne Simpson Team. I don't like to write negative reviews, but I really…read moredidn't like the way these realtors treated me, especially considering that "complete satisfaction" is their goal (according to their website). I called Suzanne to inquire about some land property that she had listed. We talked on the phone for a bit and she told me to text her my information and she would get back to me when she got into the office. About an hour later I get a text from Sarah, her business partner, stating that Suzanne gave her my info and that Sarah would be contacting me later in the morning. So basically, Suzanne pawned me off to her business partner and didn't even bother to contact me again. Sarah didn't contact me until after I reached out to her around 2:00pm; then she called and we spoke for a while. I told her about the land I was looking at and she told me to text her the address and she would look into it. Literally five minutes later I asked her if she could also look into another property that I wanted information about. She didn't reply back to me until 9:30pm with a response of "I can look into that for you!" 9:30 at night!! That's not very professional. Two days later, without any word from Sarah, I texted her asking if she had any luck looking into the properties I had inquired about. I haven't heard from her since; it's been a month. :-/ My final thoughts: Thanks for never getting back to me Sarah!!! And thanks for not having the time of day for me Suzanne!!! If you want realtors that treat you like this, go ahead and call these ladies up. If not, I strongly suggest you go with someone else.

Wanda Lake is very deceitful and disingenuous. The neighbor's house is for sale, but instead of…read moreplacing the sign in front of his house, as two previous realtors have done, it's in front of our house, which misleads people. We do share a driveway, however, realtors should be truthful and she is not. Just because the seller wants it, does not require the realtor to go along with misleading the public.

Terrible.Shes supposed to be the mobile home guru..nop, just sits on her hands until someone sells…read moreit for her.She doesn't do anything. Dresses like she just got up. Was told not a morning person. Don't be bugging her in the morning. Not professional whatsoever. Not impressed whatsoever. Wanted me to lower my price constantly, even though I did the Research and I know it's very comparable too similar mobile homes. That's because they get a set price under a certain amount. So it doesn't matter to them what price it is ass long as it sells fast and they get money in their pocket. I did a fake call, had a friend call to find out what the problem was.She was very uninterested in selling the mobile.Instead, lots of negativity about the park at first. Basically, trying to tell the people to go drive by first.And if you like the park, then we'll talk about selling the mobile, which made no sense to me whatsoever. You sell the home first, and then the park. Not the other way around.Going on 5 months. So I canceled our contract and she put in a clause,if it's sold between now and the original contract she still gets paid I guess for doing nothing. When contract is canceled, you don't have the right to go on.Someone's property without proper notice.Should contact the person to tell them you're picking up your rickety old metal sign from the 80s and lockbox.You don't just show up and and surprise them and go on your property to get your things. Freaked out dog, which I normally would put away if someone was to show up. As for me, trying to relax on my day off with very little clothes on. As we discussed picking those things up on monday, she decided she was in the area on sunday and thought she would just pop in instead Very unprofessional.This company used to be good reputation. No, not anymore.Please go with a active realitor that wants to actually do something to sell your home and represent you as a seller. I do not recommend.

It's been five years since we first worked with Shari, and we continue to be so glad we chose her…read moreto represent us in 2020. We've kept in touch over the years, sometimes meeting at her Client Appreciation parties, sometimes I've called her out of the blue with a real estate question. Now we're looking to buy a distressed property. It's quite different from the type of property we bought previously, and the market is very different than it was in 2020. Shari's long history in local real estate makes her familiar with its up's and down's, seller's markets, and buyer's markets. And her problem solving ability is kicking into gear as she broaches aspects of home buying we have no experience with (fire remediation, mobile home removal, etc.) As we talk through the possibilities, I am reminded how valuable an experienced agent is. And having a trusted agent I can call is priceless. I am so glad we have Shari's expertise and professionalism to rely upon. It's been five years since we first worked with Shari, and we continue to be so glad we chose her to represent us in 2020. We've kept in touch over the years, sometimes meeting at her Client Appreciation parties, sometimes I've called her out of the blue with a real estate question. Now we're looking to buy a distressed property. It's quite different from the type of property we bought previously, and the market is very different than it was in 2020. Shari's long history in local real estate makes her familiar with its up's and down's, seller's markets, and buyer's markets. And her problem solving ability is kicking into gear as she broaches aspects of home buying we have no experience with (fire remediation, mobile home removal, etc.) As we talk through the possibilities, I am reminded how valuable an experienced agent is. And having a trusted agent I can call is priceless. I am so glad we have Shari's expertise and professionalism to rely upon.

I'm so glad I found Shari to help me sell my house! She was referred to me by another happy client,…read moreand from our first call I knew she was a true professional, someone I could trust, and who would put my best interests first. Shari is a great communicator - she always got back to me quickly when I had questions, and I never felt pressured on any decision. Shari also is skilled at the technical aspects of selling. She used industry data like comps and trends to help me make the best decisions around pricing and when to advertise. She is a skilled negotiator and helped me get a fair price for my house, and not settle for less. Dena Armario-Lyons is a realtor on Shari's team and helped with the marketing of the house. She did a beautiful job staging, and held several open houses. Marketing flyers were sent out too and had very nice photos. I'm so grateful I was able to work with Shari and Dena!

My wife Krystal and I are extremley grateful for Kip Machado & Bre Machado. They made the selling…read moreof our home effortless while getting us the best price for our home. Kip is dedicated to her clients and knows real estate better than any agent I have ever met. They went above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Kip Machado & Team!!!

We had a great experience working with Kip Machado and her team. She helped us find a vacation…read morehome in Blue Lake Springs. She was terrific through the entire process. She was responsive, experienced, and highly knowledgeable. We felt her local expertise really helped us through the buying process, especially with us living outside the area. We can't thank Kip Machado enough for our new home in Blue Lake Springs

After six months of having my house on the market with them I got no offers and another agent…read more It's a good thing because bags of trash were in the driveway after the 2000 cleanup they had me pay for. The carpets were soaked in urine for some reason. Pipes were broken and torn up rat baits were on the garage floor, again after i paid double for cleaning. I can't think of why any realtor would try to market a house in this condition or not call the owner to fix it.

Julie helped us several years ago when we were looking for a family cabin. We couldn't have been…read morehappier with how smoothly everything went. She is so caring and personable and easy to work with. She scouted out a lot of places for us according to what our criteria was and never put any pressure whatsoever. Her top priority was to make sure we found a place our family would love. And she negotiated to get us a price we could afford. She also had great recommendations for us for services. It really felt like we had a friend helping us. She's honest and has integrity. We couldn't be happier with how smoothly everything went.