As a fellow Realtor, I have really enjoyed working with Lynn Nichols. In a business so permeated…read morewith difficult personalities, it is a breath of fresh air to work with a real estate agent that values her relationships with not only her clients, but with her fellow Realtors as well. She handles her transactions with efficiency, professionalism and care.

My best friend is moving and she never uses Yelp to post reviews, but she did use Yelp to find Lynn…read moreNichols to assist her with her real estate needs in the Rio Grande Valley. Based on my friend's pleasant experience with her, Lynn Nichols of Trendsetters Realty (www.onthemovergv.com) has been a great source of information with the pre-move process and now, the in-the-move process. I know that my bff's cross state move from New Mexico to Texas has been a particularly stressful one for her and I also know first hand that Lynn has been instrumental in helping to ease this major transition. Lynn is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the contacts needed for a move, even down to the company of movers that are trustworthy to use in McAllen. She made knowledgeable recommendations on where to go for daily living needs, including banking, shopping, and restaurants. Safety is a primary concern, and Lynn made that her number one priority in the price range in which my friend is looking. Initially, my friend was unsure whether moving to a house or building a new house was right for her, but Lynn was flexible and set up appointments for houses to visit and examine as well as builders in the area. Lynn was working with my friend even BEFORE my friend was certain she would be moving into the area. Lynn was hands-on. There are no assistants or a secretary you have to bypass in order to get to her. She is also extremely punctual and patient. If these characteristics are important to you, Lynn is highly recommended for your real estate needs, especially if you are going to be new to the area. I'm doing what I can to support my friend during this very momentous move in her life and thankfully, there are professionals like Lynn Nichols to assist in the process with a level of courtesy, efficiency, and knowledge that has been in one word EXEMPLARY and leaves very little, if anything, to be desired!

Awesome experience buying our first home in McAllen! The team was super helpful and answered all my…read morequestions about FHA loans and what our down payment would be. They showed me homes in Mission and Edinburg, which was great for comparing options. I felt really taken care of, and the process was way smoother than I expected. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing experience buying and selling with Nancy. She exemplified the meaning of hard…read morework. She worked diligently to show our house as we placed it on the market and we sold it so much faster than expected. Once we were ready to start buying, Nancy was at it again. Lining up the showings and making sure we found all the listings that met our criteria. She made the process so easy peasy and I can't thank her enough. She will work so hard for you - She's amazing!

If I could give zero stars, I would. Working with Francisco Pacheco of Alliance Real Estate Group…read morewas one of the most frustrating and disappointing experiences I've ever had with a real estate professional. From the very beginning, he seemed charming but soon came across as disorganized and unmotivated -- and things only got worse from there. Francisco repeatedly failed to return calls and emails, missed critical deadlines, and demonstrated a shocking lack of knowledge about even the most basic aspects of the real estate process. It became clear early on that he was either completely out of his depth or simply didn't care. Either way, it was unacceptable. Worse yet, I witnessed several instances of dishonest and unethical behavior that made me question not just his competence, but his integrity. He misrepresented facts, gave misleading information, and seemed more interested in closing a deal quickly than doing right by his clients. If you're looking for someone who is lazy, unprofessional, and completely unreliable, Francisco Pacheco fits the bill. But if you care about your investment, your time, or your sanity--look elsewhere. There are far better, more trustworthy agents in Texas. Don't make the same mistake I did.

Alliance Real Estate Group areas of product specialty include commercial, residential, lot & land,…read moreand Investment Properties for the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Francisco is very attentive, helpful, knows what he is doing and you can tell he is been in the business for many years.

Both Ryan and Brian have helped me on purchases and sells. Their team is the definition of…read moreprofessionalism and their experience of the market is unmatched. I trust this team to maximize my return on investment, guide me through the entire process and connect me with the best people in the industry. They can simplify the complex issues and help me make smart decisions that are based on their experience. I feel like this makes them a full service real estate firm and I will continue to recommend and use them on all of my real estate deals.

The Ryan and Brian Real Estate Team did a wonderful job for us. My elderly mother is now living…read morewith us and we needed to sell her home. My brother found a recommendation on the I-Trust website where Glenn Beck reviews companies and recommends them for a certain area. I called the R & B team and Ryan called me right away. We met the next day at my mom's home. He explained all the steps they would take to ensure our home sold ASAP. I called the next day and hired the R & B team. We placed our home on the market July 8th. In about a week's time, we had a prospective buyer, a few days later we had a signed contract, and we signed the final paperwork on August 30th and we received full asking price. Everything went smoothly and quickly. Ryan and his team kept us informed the whole way. We thank God and that the Ryan and Brian Team for their superb work.

We hired Phenix to expand our covered patio and turn it into a screen porch. Brian, the owner,…read morecame by the next day to review to job and when we gave him our budget, he made it happen. The project began within the week and was completed a week later. His crew showed up promptly every morning, was respectful and left the site neat and tidy every evening. All of our questions and concerns were addressed immediately and we could not be more thrilled with the result! Price wise, they are not the cheapest, nor are they over the top. Quality work, and pride are reflected in Brian's attention to details; even installing a pet door for us. We highly recommend Phenix and Brian!

My wife and I moved to Texas from California. Yippee..... Texas is awesome compared to California…read more I will miss the California weather but I don't miss the California drama, the freeway traffic jams, the shootings or all the dang regulations. No more smog checks for any of my vehicles anymore. We were blessed to purchase a new home in Tres Lagos (Great Community). I have learned rather quickly that Texas and California really do business differently. In California when you call to have something done on your home the business your working with will come to your residence and get started with the job you have asked quotes for if you agree on their terms. The business will normally arrive on time because they really want your business. If the business will not arrive on time they will call you and tell you they will be delayed or they can't come. I've learned here. "In the Valley," that "some" businesses you call, come to your home or they don't. I've had several appointments be cancelled at the last minute by the vendor or the vendor in question just did not show up at all. No call. No nothing. This is my experience. Your experience may be totally different but so far I have seen a laid back approach when it comes to the Valley and "some businesses" coming on time as promised. When we moved into the area a neighbor recommended I get rain gutters installed on my home as soon as possible. Normally I wouldn't think anything about rain or rain gutters. I'm from California. It never rains in southern California. I experience my first rain storm here in the Valley. Holy Crap. I thought Noah's Ark was coming down the street. It was actually pretty cool. I loved it but the rain storms I have seen so far are no joke. I'm not familiar with the area so I always go to Yelp for assistance in these matters. That is were I found Phenix Remo and Roofing RGV. The owner, Brian, gave me a reasonable rate and time on when the job could be completed. Brian actually brought a company to mu home called Done-Rite Seamless Gutters. Brian and Ricardo arrived at my home on time. I'll say it again. "They arrived on time as promised." The work conducted by Ricardo (Saenz) and his work crew was professional, and exquisite. The job was completed on time and on the same day. This Ricardo guy reminded me of Lou Ferrigno. I had to send my wife in the house a few times because she was coming out to look at Ricardo a little too much:). Back to business. All kidding aside. Awesome job by all. I was given a fair price and was given a quality product. I then asked Brian if he could put an epoxy covering on my garage floor. This guy Brian does everything. Again, Brian showed up on time and found someone to help him do the job. I also have to say, I called Brian at the last minute (on a Friday) for my garage floor project because the epoxy company I called originally flaked on the day they were suppose to arrive (I wont mention that company). The epoxy coating Brian applied to my garage floor looked like a glass mirror (Brian showed up on Saturday the next day). If you want quality service and someone who will show up on time and do a great job, call Brian. If Brian can't do the job, Brian will find someone who can. If Brian is running late or can't arrive on time as promised, Brian will definitely call you and keep you informed. As a customer that is all we ever want from any business. Keep us informed, do the job as quoted, and do a great job. What makes Brian so special is his work ethic and the service he provides. Brian puts your project first. If Brian can't do the job he will find someone who can. That is customer service at it's best. Thanks Brian for all your help on my home projects. You were outstanding.

As a first Time home buyer JJ Villarreal made my wife's and I experience smooth and easy. He was…read morevery interactive with us, always followed up with us day in and day out and made sure we were comfortable with our choice of home. If you're looking for a realtor that goes above and beyond to make your home buying experience as smooth as mine, please don't hesitate and get with JJ Villarreal.

I have worked with Annette on several real estate transactions and she is very professional and…read moreknowledgeable about real estate. The transaction run very smooth and quick! Annette is very personable professional and cares a great deal about her customers.