Regarding Douglas' teaser pricing strategy ... DO IT!…read more The strategy seems simple, but it's not nearly as easy to execute as it sounds. After discussing the pros and cons with Doug, he demonstrated that knew how to handle every possible scenario, which made us comfortable. My husband Curtis and I were a little nervous about it, but the idea that it would help boost the algorithm was too good to not try. We both checked in with ourselves (our gut feelings) and agreed that it felt like the right thing to do. Now I will say that Curtis and I did our part. Our motto throughout the whole listing and selling process was, "Leave No Doubt." We had remodeled our house about 18 months ago, so the house looks great. But we wanted to Leave No Doubt that this is the house they don't want to miss. What this meant is we made sure the house was as perfect as possible: clean baseboards, clean everything, fixed some messy/crumbling grout in the kitchen and bathroom, repainted a stained wall, repainted the front entry step, etc. We also spent about $2000 on plants / soil to update the front landscaping to match the "new" backyard that had been installed 18 months earlier. We spent $1000 to replace the AC motor, which may have lasted through the summer, or maybe it would have lasted two weeks. Now it will last another 10-15 years. (Value add for the buyer.) We cleared away ALL clutter in every room. Anything that was out of integrity, we fixed. We didn't want to have anything to hide. We wanted our house to simply be the best house available, period. Basically we knew that we had one shot to maximize our chances of getting the best price. Douglas is bringing his A-Game (photographer, teaser price strategy, Sharon's decorating suggestions, etc), so we needed to bring our A-Game to help Douglas do what he does best. We looked at this entire process as a partnership, and we didn't want to be the weak link in the team that brought our price down. We did our part ... and with the teaser price strategy, our neighbors were calling our house a "Disneyland attraction!" For all 3 open houses, we had about 25 people waiting on the sidewalk before the open houses even started. Douglas and Sharon were fielding inquiries about our house within 15 minutes of the listing going live on the MLS. We had our first offer BEFORE the open houses, sight unseen! They didn't even tour the house - they just submitted an offer at just above list price. While it was a lowball offer, Douglas could now use it to say he already had an offer over asking! We were grateful to have 16 offers by the end of the open houses, and so happy with the buyers who won. After seeing Douglas and Sharon in action, and hearing how they both handle conversations to tip them in our favor for the highest possible offers, I'm more than impressed. I'm in awe! Douglas is really really good at this, and he knows what he's doing. He and his whole team were great to work with, easy to communicate with, and answered all of our questions quickly. Bottom line, we trusted them, and it worked out better than we could have imagined.

Communicates quickly and thoroughly. Trustworthy. Knows the business and area. Smart guy! Wants…read morehis customers to be happy above all and he works hard to achieve that. Highly recommend.

Jose and his team were fantastic and were able to get our house sold right away and for the…read moreappraised value. Jose walked us through the entire process and is very experienced and knew all the things to look out for when selling a property. He and his team drove traffic and a large crowd of buyers to our one and only open house. I'd gladly use his team again and would recommend them to anyone selling a property.

Jose and his team have been amazing since day one. Once my property was listed on the market, Jose…read moreand his team hosted open houses, walked the area to pass out flyers, arrived on time and brought in the crowds. His team and Jose did not disappoint. Other agents will put up a sign and take a couple photos and call it a day. Jose is the best agent you can hire to sell and buy your property. He works hard, is very honest and reliable. I hired Jose to sell and purchase my new property. He goes above and beyond for his clients. He always puts his clients first and will guide you through the entire process. You will never feel confused or doubt any of the sell or buying process with Jose by your side. Do not hesitate to hire Jose and his team for your real estate needs. Thank you Nueva Real Estate for all your hard work!!

Tony was just wonderful, we just closed on our property today. He was so professional, answer all…read moreof questions any time of day and was so upbeat. I could not believe how easy he made everything and it just does not feel real yet. Highly, highly recommend

Tony was the agent my parents used to purchase their first home, over 20 years ago. And yesterday,…read moremy husband and I closed on our first home with Tony as our agent. His commitment and level of expertise is unmatched. Tony answered every call and text at all hours of the day and night. Every single question we had was answered with confidence. We were afraid to take this huge step, especially in the current economy, but Tony eased all our concerns as first time home buyers. We couldn't be more pleased with the service we received and would definitely recommend him to all our family and friends. Thank you for the amazing service, Tony!

I'm a first time home buyer and Yashar has made the process so much more easier. He understood what…read moreI was looking for in a house and even made suggestions without being pushy and he made himself available for questions or any concerns I may have had. He had a great attitude about everything and didn't make me feel dumb about not knowing a few things about the whole house buying process. He was always quick to respond to texts, phone calls and emails. Yashar is very professional and I'm glad he got to work with me and go through the entire process. I highly recommend Yashar and I give my thanks to him for helping me find my new home

I recently sold a house with Anabella Jimenez as my agent and I can't say enough great things about…read moreher. I have been involved in five real estate transactions in the past four years, and Anabella stands out above the crowd. She met and exceeded all of my expectations. She accurately gauged the market, the home's appraisal value, the time it would take to sell, and even the number offers we would receive after holding an open house. She referred me to various sources for everything from repairs to places to eat. Anabella and her team helped us in multiple ways and along every step. She was readily available every time my co-owner or I needed her. She repeatedly went above and beyond our expectations. I initially contacted her for a second opinion about the house's value and what work we needed to do to the house to get it ready for sale. Honestly, we planned to work with an agent who sold our other home a few years ago, but we were so impressed with Anabella that we hired her instead. Although the other agent was very good, he was not as great as Anabella.

Purchasing a home is a very uncertain and often scary journey. Anabella and Jaz helped me from…read morestart to finish with my home purchase. They are absolutely amazing and take being your concierge seriously. They are professional, kind and are strong advocates for you during the home buying purchase. There were several bumps along the way during my purchase but Anabella and Jaz were on top of everything! If you message them, they will get back to you immediately. I am so pleased and happy with how my home purchase went with them. I would recommend Anabella and Jaz. They are an amazing team. You can't get better representation in your home purchase whether you are the buyer or seller. I am so grateful to them :)

We had the pleasure of working with Luis for the second time, and once again he exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Six years ago, he helped us purchase our first home, and this time he guided us through both selling and buying our second home as we relocated for work. He is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and experienced. What we appreciate most is his flexibility and how he never pushes--he always puts our needs first. Thanks to his great strategy, our home sold quickly, and he also helped us get our offer accepted in 24 hours! Beyond the transactions, Luis has an amazing network of trusted resources for anything from home repairs to painting and landscaping, which made the process even smoother. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an agent who is reliable, thoughtful, and results-driven!

I've been working with Luis for over 5 years and he's provided excellent property management…read moreservices. Their service helped me deal with many tricky repairs as well as kept costs reasonable. Luis is super friendly and is always willing to communicate openly about issues. Highly recommend his service.

Ramon was great to work with throughout the entire process of selling our home. He was always easy…read moreto reach, explained our options clearly and helped make the whole experience feel a lot less stressful. He also connected us with a team of contractors who helped us renovate and get the house ready to sell, which made a huge difference. The market wasn't exactly easy, but our home was on the market for less than two weeks before we got an offer. We felt like Ramon had a good plan from the start and really knew how to position the house. Really happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend Ramon and his team.

We had the pleasure of working with Ramon to sell our condo in Downtown Long Beach, and we truly…read morecould not have asked for a better experience. We first connected with Ramon in 2025 when we were considering selling our home. After several conversations, we realized we were not yet financially ready to move forward. Even though Ramon had already invested time and effort into helping us evaluate our options, he never made us feel pressured or guilty about our decision. He remained supportive and checked in periodically throughout the year without ever being pushy. A year later, when we were finally ready to sell, choosing Ramon and his team was an easy decision. From start to finish, the entire team was incredibly communicative and professional. They created a group chat with my husband and me, which made it easy to stay informed, ask questions, and receive updates throughout the process. Ramon and his team also did an excellent job coordinating showings. They ensured we had the ability to approve or decline requests based on our schedule and convenience, which gave us time to prepare and made the process much less stressful. When we eventually received an offer, due to our personal financial circumstances we were facing the possibility of bringing money to closing. (This situation was entirely unrelated to Ramon or his team and was simply the result of not having paid down enough of our mortgage) Ramon was generous enough to voluntarily reduce his commission, which helped us walk away from the sale with money in our pockets. That act alone speaks volumes about his character, integrity, and commitment to his clients. Ramon genuinely cares about the people he represents and consistently puts their best interests first. Despite a slower condo market in our area, he successfully got our property sold and guided us through every challenge with professionalism and compassion. We are incredibly grateful for all of the hard work, dedication, and support that Ramon and his team provided!

I recently worked with Mike and his team on both buying and selling a house. Very prompt,…read moreprofessional and made the whole process as simple as it could be. Him and his team knew a lot about the In/outs of the real estate market, and was able to sell my property at a awesome price! Mike always looks out for your best interests and is always there when you need any questions answered. I sure had a lot of them since I was both a first time buyer and seller! Buying experience: I recently got engaged and wanted to move to a location that would be closer to work for both my fiancee and I. Mike helped me purchase a property that was perfect for the both of us, and was able to negotiate a very good price with the seller and his agent. The whole paperwork process went smoothly and escrow closed without a hitch! My fiancee and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience. Selling experience: After purchasing the new property I also needed to sell the former townhouse property I was living in. A few other units in my property had sold earlier that year and there was a ball park sales figure that had been established. Mike and his team were able to beat those figures by a good margin! He introduced me to his painter who touched up the interior paint, and also helped me stage the property for a open house. We received a offer immediately and the sale was complete again without a hitch. All in all I am so glad to have been able to work with Mike and his team and will recommend him to all my friends/family who need help with real estate buying/selling. Thank you everything for Mike!

Mike and his team were the best I could hope for. Being extremely busy and going into my first sale…read morewith no background knowledge or time, he gave excellent advice which upped the offers by at least 10% from what i expected to sell for. He also took care of all the out standing issues and made the paperwork as easy and clear as possible that i could handle despite being on the road. You can't go wrong with Mike!