Michael J McClare worked diligently with us to get the loan approved and funded for our Sherman…read moreOaks condominium. During the process of looking for a new home (which can be brutal, especially in Southern California in a very competitive market), he was available at all hours (within reason, of course) to answer questions, provide approval letters, and even increase purchase prices when we wanted to bid a little higher than originally planned. When we finally had an offer accepted (below asking, if you must know) and needed to get the mortgage finalized, his preparation for us made it seamless. And now we get to see his fun posts on Facebook! All in all, an unexpectedly easy experience, and Kiki and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and his colleagues (who were available on the rare times Michael was not) to our friends and family. Thanks Michael!

Michael has got to be one of the best mortgage brokers out there. I've purchased over 50 homes for…read morehigh net worth clients in the past and I've dealt with both great and terrible brokers and lenders. Somehow, he was able to get me a better rate than any of the big banks and other credit unions, which I still can't believe. Not only that, he made the process so much simpler than I'm used to. And above all, he was so responsive. I don't think an email, text, or call ever wen more than an hour without receiving a reply. He helped us get our dream home and feel incredible about the financing portion of it. Looking forward to recommending him to call my friends and family in need of financing.

After one of the "big name" lenders failed to deliver on their "loan guaranteed" promise and…read moretotally left me in the lurch; K was able to process and complete my loan in just nine days. Their personal service, human contact and constant status updates are far superior to updates conveyed by impersonal online portals available from other lenders. I highly recommend them.

Had the pleasure of working with Anthony and Amber from K Pacific. They made made sure to follow up…read morewith docs and get the loan processed in the time frame promised. Thank you Anthony and Amber for all of your help.

I have to admit, these guys are the go-to dental brokers for Orange County. I bought my second…read morepractice from them. Flawless. Eric helped me with the loan, lease, etc. It was a bit rocky, but all went smoothly. The practice itself is wonderful and I feel like I got a bargain. I requested an extra month to close, which they accommodated. They are super busy, as they have lots of listings. But you want your broker busy so they can close the deals. Thanks again guys!

I've always loved reading helpful Yelp reviews, this is my first one...unfortunately it's a very…read morenegative first time experience with this business entity that prompted this action. Permanently losing a potential customer with 2 short phone calls doesn't appear to be a very sustainable business model to me. But looking at all these previous reviews, am I not surprised! Here is the backstory: So I'm dentist shopping for a dental practice in Orange County...saw one that I'm really interested in, call the broker up, got more info, all is well. As I kept on looking at other brokers' websites, I came across the same dental office for sale on First Choice's website. Umm, strange, I thought the other guy told me that they had an exclusive listing with the seller. So I signed up with First Choice's newsletter via its website to get more information--they had more photos, and the price was higher, and it's listed as a NEW listing. What's going on here? Called the first broker, they said they'll check into it. Two days later, the practice is no longer on the first broker's website. Okay, something happened, maybe the seller decided he wanted to go with another broker who promised to sell fast at a higher price. Whatever it was, I didn't really care. I just want to get more information on the practice in question, arrange a viewing inside, all that due diligence stuff. Here is what happened today: I was this close to faxing over to First Choice the signed confidential letter (all brokers need this document for them to tell you more). Just out of curiosity I picked up the phone wanted to find out whether they have the exclusive on this practice. I thought maybe they're better, that's why the seller went to them instead of the first broker. I told the lady the property's listing number, and was promptly transferred to Reno (I see that on Yelp it says that he's the founder). I briefly reiterated my interest in the property... In a pretty blunt tone of voice, he asked me "I don't mean to be rude, but what question do you have? Let's just get straight to it." I was quite taken back, this just sounded rude. If you are a dentist and is reading this, you realize that most of the time when we're dealing with reps, brokers, etc. we're their customers and sources of income, we experience nothing but courtesy. Okay, maybe it's a bad day for Reno and he has a short fuse. Me: "My question is that whether you have a exclusive listing with this property?" A few second pause on the other end. Reno: "And who is this that's asking the question?" Me: "This is a potential buyer." Reno: "And what's this potential buyer's name?" I thought I told him...maybe I didn't, but I'm pretty sure I told the lady. Me: "This is Sheldon." Reno: "Goodbye Sheldon." The guy hung up the phone on me!! This is unbelievable. Did that question offend him somehow? Must be. If he sounded rude before, what he did is definitely rude in my book. Pretty upset by now, I called the number again, the same lady picked up the phone. She asked what's up, I said that guy she transferred me to hung up on me, and that I want to speak to her supervisor. She took down my name again...and Reno picked up: "I'm the supervisor, you want to report me?" Heck, yea, I do. Me: "What's your name sir?" I forgot his name from the first phone call. Reno: "This is Reno." Me: "You hung up on me. I just want to know whether you have an exclusive contract with the seller?" Having read the backstory, whoever is reading this should know why that's important to me. Why would I want to work with a broker that readily loses his contract to another broker? Did the first broker even have a contract with the seller? If they had one, why did the seller switched broker? Maybe Reno is the best, the best thing since sliced bread, who knows. Honestly I don't remember exactly what he said, something to the extent of "we only disclose information as deemed necessary". After which he hung up on me again. AGAIN!! I could feel my chest pounding, must be all those epinephrine molecules being pumped into my bloodstream, fight or flight. Well, I decided to calm down and see where I can report my experience. I called the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, they referred me to the Business Consumer Alliance and the Better Business Bureau, and to Yelp. To all readers: You see how far dissatisfied customers are willing to go to make public of their bad experience? Hint, hint, treat people well, with basic courtesy, and you may prosper. Instead, First Choice not only lost me...before I even became their customer!! Crazy right? But now, I don't even know how many people I will tell to stay away from this business. I read other reviewers related their own experience, how it's not looking out for them, only want to make a quick buck...well, I will never find out. I don't ever wish any ill onto other people; however, If a business that's meant to serve customers, instead take advantage of them, it should not exist.

It was a delightful experience to work with Kassie on the opposite side of a real estate…read moretransaction. Kassie truly stands out, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and expertise throughout the process. She was super responsiveness and knowledgable of the components involved in real estate transactions. It's clear that Kassie is not just passionate about her work, but she genuinely cares about her clients. She puts their best interests at the forefront of every decision and action, ensuring that they have a positive and stress-free experience. One of the smoothest transaction for me and looking forward to work on more deals with Kassie in the near future. Thank you so much!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! We…read morewere referred to Kassie by a friend and she did not disappoint! My family and I were moving from San Francisco and worked with Kassie for the right home for us in Orange County. She went above and beyond for us and was able to help us from afar until we met eventually in person! Kassie is a true blessing, made the process less stressful than it normally would considering the fact we were 400 miles away! She works around the clock, is super responsible, knowledgeable, and professional. Any time we found a place that interested us, Kassie would personally take a look, video with us and meet with us at the home. Honestly, you won't find a more genuine, hard working and experienced agent. The thing I love about her is that she understood when I needed more explanation or help. She was on top of EVERY single thing! Without a doubt, there is no one I would recommend more than her! Thank you Kassandra!

Again, 5 stars is not enough for Lisa and Jeff. These two continue to amaze and my family and I…read morecan't thank them enough. We did an out of state move and Lisa and Jeff were on top of things from day one and made the process as easy as possible. Not only did we receive a ton of interest, but we received multiple offers within a few days of the open house, 50k above asking and closed (start to finish) in under 30 days. It still feels like a blur on how these two seamlessly pulled this off, but I continue to recommend these two to any of our SoCal friends that are in the market. Thank you again Lisa and Jeff for sticking with us!

It was a pleasure having real estate agents Lisa and Jeff Anderson sell our detached Condo in…read moreIrvine. With their help and incredible staging ability we sold at the highest price ever for our floor plan within 5 days with over 65 showings. This was truly remarkable even with the high demand in the market since our neighbor just sold her home for a significant amount less. We were in escrow within 3 days with 8 solid offers. With their negotiation skills we were able to get over asking price and everything we wanted to make it a stress free move out process. I would highly recommend having this husband and wife team represent you or any of your loved ones.

Shayne was amazing! I highly recommend him for all of your home mortgage and realty needs. He was…read morequick to respond, knowledgeable, and helped us get to closing. This is our first home and the process can be stressful, but Shayne was there every step of the way, advocating for us with the builder and making sure everything went our way. Thank you Shayne!

Selling a home, buying a home, and refinancing a home has never been so easy. Bobby is awesome…read more He's quick, he's trustworthy, and he gets things done. Refinancing our home was also quick and easy. Thank you for everything Bobby!

John and Lily were the best people I've every worked with on a home mortgage! The communication,…read morecare and concern were Above and Beyond! Lily has the word HONEST under her email signature. She and John were ALL of this and more! Hardworking Obsessed with the client experience No loan left behind Excellence in Execution Servant Heart Teamwork

Outstanding Mortgage Advisor and team - Truly the Best in the Business!…read more Working with John Farrell and Lily Pena was one of the best decisions we made during our home-buying journey. From the very first conversation, it was clear that I was in expert hands. Their response time was nothing short of amazing--no matter the time of day or the complexity of the question, we always received a clear and timely reply. It made a potentially stressful process feel incredibly smooth and manageable. One of the things we appreciated most was how well they educated us throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain every detail in plain language, ensuring we felt informed and empowered to make the right decisions. We never once felt rushed or brushed off--just genuine support and expertise at every step. Their availability was also remarkable. Whether it was after hours or over the weekend, John and/ or Lily consistently went above and beyond to be accessible and responsive. It truly felt like we had dedicated partners who cared about our goals as much as we did. And last but certainly not least--their personalities! Friendly, professional, approachable, and calm under pressure. They brought a personal touch to the experience that made a huge difference. We always felt heard, respected, and confident that we were being looked after by people who genuinely care. We can't recommend John Farrell and Lily Pena highly enough. If you're looking for a mortgage advisor and team who are knowledgeable, responsive, reliable, and a joy to work with, look no further. These are the people you want on your team! Clients for life.

Erin Martin, with the Jody Clegg Team, is without a doubt the best real estate agent around! My…read morehusband and I started working with Erin last fall when we were ready to move out of our townhome and into a single family home. We had a very specific and competitive neighborhood that we wanted to move into and there weren't many houses available in our price range. Erin worked incredibly hard to find us our dream home. She reached out on Nextdoor, social media, attended broker showings, and even knocked on doors to see who wanted to sell their home. Erin was able to show us homes before they even hit the market and truly understood what we wanted in our future home for our family. After searching for several months, we finally found the perfect home for our family. Erin and the Jody Clegg Team put our townhome on the market, staged it, and got us an incredible offer all within three days. We were able to make an offer on our new home, and with the help of Erin working so hard for us, our offer was accepted and beat out the other offers. Buying a new home and selling your old home at the same time is always a tough process, but Erin truly helped make everything as easy as possible. She took the time to explain and answer all of our concerns and communicated with us about every detail of our sale and move up property. She also made sure that she was available for inspections and other appointments at our home that we were selling, as well as, our move up property (even when we couldn't be there). Erin really did make everything move along as smoothly as possible. Once we closed escrow and moved out of our old house and into our new dream home, Erin has still been available to help us with any concerns we have had. She is so easy to talk to and is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and the neighborhoods in Huntington Beach. We absolutely loved working with Erin and are so fortunate to have worked with her! I know we wouldn't have gotten the home we have today if it weren't for Erin and her determination to get us into our dream home. We are forever grateful for Erin and highly recommend her for all of your real estate needs.

I have used Erin Martin in a handful of real estate transactions and would recommend her…read morewholeheartedly. Erin helped me with the sale of a rental property where the outgoing tenant was being obstinate and challenging. She was able to balance the tenant's unreasonable requests for showing the property with the wide interest from potential buyers. Upon offer time, Erin was able to smoothly negotiate between multiple buyers, help qualify the best candidates and narrow down to two highly qualified buyers and let those buyers bid against each other to bring in the price that we needed. In my new rental property, Erin has twice presented the property for rent, found qualified applicants and screened them before presenting me with the pros/cons for each and made appropriate recommendations. Erin has listened to my requirements and helped me with the paperwork to ensure I am covered in the rental agreements, the MIMO, and the deposits. This has truly helped me minimize my risk while maximizing my cash position. In any professional I hire, I look for a few skills. Do they show up when they say they will? Do they do what they say they will do? Are they responsive in a timely fashion? Do they provide value to my business? Erin Martin hits all these with Five-Star accuracy.