If you are looking for honest, hard-working, detailed and kind realtors who are not interested in making a sale, rather only interested in making sure you are happy and in a good home--John and Susie should be your next call! We were very happy in our rental and entertained the idea of buying a home only if it was the "right" one. They spent years looking on and off with us. They never pressured us --and a couple times told us to not buy a certain house! We took our time and just bought the perfect home for our lives and situation. We are so grateful to John and Susie for their patience, dedication and care they put into every single moment of the home buying process. They truly are the BEST! read more

John and Susie were great! They took what should have been a stressful situation in purchasing a house during COVID, and made it fun, easy, and understandable. They're great people, they're on the ball, and they go out of their way to put their clients first. I get why my friends so emphatically recommended them to me, and I now emphatically recommend them to others. Thanks John and Susie! read more

We were referred to John and Susie in November of 2018 to help sell our home in Burbank, CA. Our situation was unique, as we had moved out of our home in order to complete a remodel, but ultimately the remodel fell through. In response to the remodel not moving forward, my wife and I decided it was in our best interest to sell the home and move to another city (Thousand Oaks, CA) in order to purchase a larger home for our growing family. Time was a concern, because we were expecting our second child in May of 2019. After reaching out to Susie and John at the end of November, they immediately got work the next day in providing guidance on the selling process, pricing, and suggested touch-ups to help present our Burbank home prior to listing. Once we agreed upon the touch-ups and pricing, Susie and John handled everything! They coordinated and managed painting, workmen, power washing, staging etc. prior to listing. Susie even went into the city to check on/obtain permits in order to maximize value. It was such a burden relief to have them handle all of these items on our behalf. And best of all, the house looked amazing when they were done. It was hard for us not to move back-in when we saw the final product! John and Susie handled all of the showings and managed all possible buyers. Our home was listed around the holidays, and John and Susie worked throughout this time at the expense of their own family in order to meet our time constraint of needing to sell and buy a home immediately. Within approximately 2 weeks of listing we had a buyer--and at asking price! This was quite the feat considering the housing market and buyers during this time of the year. As expected, the close was smooth, and they provided expert guidance during the entire process. They were great intermediaries between ourselves and the buyers, and always put our interest first. In the same vein as the sale of our home, the buying process was a delight. Susie and John located prospective homes based on our wants/needs and budget, and were always available to see homes were interested in. We must have looked at 10-20 homes over a 2 week period at the beginning of the year, and they were patient with us when none of the homes were exactly right; the market was stale at this time of the year. By the end of January, the perfect home hit the market, and we were in escrow within 3 days of the home's listing. Again, John and Susie handled everything in relation to the negotiations during the close of our purchase, and they coordinated and managed all inspections, termites, plumbers, electricians etc. on our behalf. To make things more complicated, we had to close within 12 days at the seller's request--and Susie and John pulled it off without an issue. Even after closing, Susie and John coordinated any work that we needed to have done prior to move-in as a result of our inspection. I am sure that I am forgetting some of the amazing service we received from John and Susie, but the bottom line is that they are wonderful to work with. There wasn't a touch point in the process that wasn't made easier by their vast knowledge and customer service. If you have a home to sell, or purchase, you would be hard pressed to find anyone better than Susie and John. They are true professionals who put their clients first! read more

This was the second working with John and Susie, and this time we used them to both sell our previous residence as well as assist us in locating our new forever home! With their help, we were able to sell our home in an extremely short amount of time, and we could not have asked for a more amazing experience with looking for our next home! They both have their own unique styles, and it's nice hearing input from both of them, as we would often get to hear two sides of the same coin. This was very helpful when determining whether or not to place an offer. They were very helpful in finding potential homes, setting up walkthroughs, and negotiating offers! We will definitely work with John and Susie again in the future, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic real estate team in the area. read more

Susie and John are AMAZING and I cannot recommend them enough. They recently sold our home for way over the asking price setting a new record in our old neighborhood and found us the house of our dreams in this crazy market while masterfully navigating a multiple offers scenario. And did I mention this all took place during a pandemic? A few years ago we met Susie and John when they sold our neighbor's house. We were so impressed with them that we knew they were the only realtors we'd go with if we ever decided to sell our home. Fast forward a few years and that fateful day arrived and meeting with Susie and John felt like catching up with old friends. They are the perfect combination of professionalism, warmth, experience, and savvy business people with their client's best interests at heart. They did a walk-through of our property and we pointed out all the upgrades and repairs that had been done to our 1953 home over the last twenty years. They were very impressed with the property and at the same time had great staging suggestions that would make the home show even better. We told them we wanted to find a new house first and then put our current home on the market. We immediately got to work getting the house "show ready" while Susie and John went to work on finding us a new home. Long story short, we met with them on a Thursday, they found us a home over the weekend, they advised us and guided us through a counter, and our final offer was officially accepted the following Thursday! Yes, you heard right. A total of seven days! They really pulled off the impossible in an insane market with multiple offers of a very sought after property. They were great advisors during this extremely stressful time and steered us in the right direction every step of the way. Their years of experience have made them master negotiators in the art of the deal and at the same time, compassionate and caring people that will always take care of their clients as if they were part of their family. After entering Escrow it was time to put our old home on the market. Susie and John came up with a brilliant strategy to sell it. They had professional photographs taken, created a virtual video tour, and last but certainly not least, a video featuring areal footage via drone. Who does that? Showings were done over a long weekend by appointment only due to COVID-19 and followed the protocol and safety precautions needed to keep us and potential buyers safe at all times. They were in constant contact with us throughout the weekend with updates after each showing and potential offers coming in. After a very busy weekend of showings, several potential buyers submitted offers. Susie and John came over to discuss the offers and were very knowledgeable and very patient with our questions. We leaned heavily on their guidance and expertise and as a result, ended up with a great buyer who loved the home and an amazing sales price for over asking. Over the next month, they held our hand every step of the way during our two Escrows and knew exactly what to say or do at every stage. At the end of this journey, we sold our home for top dollar, found the home of our dreams, but best of all, made lifelong friends. For this, we'll be forever grateful. read more

If you are looking for dedicated, warm and honest realtors: look no further than Susie & John. We had a very tight budget and timeline in an insane market and Susie and John worked tirelessly to meet our near impossible list of needs. They listened even as we changed our minds and expectations and we found our dream home just before interest rates went up. They continued to be our allies and mentors through the escrow and inspection process, which was a huge help given that we had no clue what we were doing as first time home buyers. They are communicative and empathic, a true lifesaver through such a distressing time. It was also a huge plus to have two people working with you: Susie and John each have their specialties in terms of renovation, loan processing and searching, which is another huge bonus. Last but not least, they have worked and lived in LA for decades and really understand the pros and cons of each LA neighborhood. I give them my highest recommendation!! read more

As first time homebuyers, John & Susie Forrest of Forrest Properties were exceptional agents and partners to have by our side in our search for our forever home. Naturally we had many questions, and they patiently guided us through every step of the process until we found exactly what we were looking for. Their commitment, enthusiasm and willingness to help never wavered. They were extremely detailed, client focused and always showed up with a positive outlook and optimism that provided us an exceptionally calm experience, even when dealing with some challenging personalities in the real estate industry. We'll never forget the tremendous amount of empathy, care and support they showed us right to the very end. We are so thrilled and thankful to have had their thoughtful guidance as we started this next chapter of our lives. We cannot recommend them enough if you're considering buying or selling a property. Thank you, John and Susie! read more

You will find no realtor team better than Susie and John of Forrest Properties. They are incredible in every way regarding real-estate but most importantly in their personal and professional integrity. You can trust they will do the best for you by putting your needs first. This is what you want when embarking on the biggest financial decision of your life and searching for that much needed partner to guide you. These guys kept delivering months after my escrow closed. They are simply the best! read more

Thanks to John and Susie, my wife and I just purchased our very first home! When we decided to start our home search process sooner than we had originally planned, John and Susie put us at ease and helped us every step of the way. They went above and beyond anything we could've asked for, even while being in the middle of a pandemic. They made what we thought was going to be a very daunting process, incredibly easy by never rushing us and always talking through every question we had. I think what we appreciated most was their honesty about the houses we were looking at. Once they got a sense of what was important to us, we felt like we could trust their opinions and experience along the way. And we even ended up in a part of town that we never would've considered. We love our home, and plan on recommending John and Susie to anyone we know who is looking to buy or sell a house in the future! read more

First, the cliff notes version of my review: These are the best realtors you will find in Los Angeles. They're whip smart on the Los Angeles market but above all, you can always trust their input and opinions on properties you're viewing with them. Their priority is always finding the best match for what your needs are, NOT maxing out your budget to quietly pull in the biggest commission. Their patience seems never-ending and they were an absolute joy to spend weekend after weekend... after weekend with, looking for the right house for us. Your search for a realtor ends here. Forrest Properties is amazing. The longer version is, Susie and John are not only the greatest realtors in Los Angeles, but some of the most amazing PEOPLE we've met since moving out to LA almost a decade ago. My wife and I were looking for our first house and were referred to Susie and John by a work friend. We told them our max budget and after meeting with us and getting to know who we were, what we did professionally and what we were looking for, they subtly gave their input and steered us in the right direction when looking at properties. As first time home buyers, we were clueless. Their tireless efforts in our search was absolutely phenomenal. The search could have been exhausting, daunting and certainly overwhelming while going through the vast properties out there, but every weekend we'd spend with Susie and John, it was like being with friends or family rather than realtors. The biggest thing was TRUST. Susie and John could have EASILY pushed us towards a property that maxed our budget but they never did, it was always about the best fit. In the end, we found the absolute best fit we could have that ended up being a couple hundred thousand dollars BELOW our max budget (we had our eyes opened to what a fixer upper could be and found an incredible short sale). 3 years later, our house is worth nearly double what we bought it for after putting some carefully planned money into a few areas but above all, we absolutely love it. Susie and John have become very close family friends - we've been lucky enough to have them at our baby shower and other family events. And, the several other friends we referred them to have also connected with them in the same way. If you're looking for realtors, give them a call. Grab coffee with them and you'll see, these are the people you want in your corner when you make the biggest purchase of your life. read more

My husband and I met John and Susie at one their open houses...pure magic. They not only helped in selling our family home of 35 years, but helped in finding us our new beautiful digs. And they are both so lovely, you want to have dinner with them! There are so many good things to say I would have to write a novel but the basics of working with the John: He helped in selling a home that was in our family for years foolproof. He made the very grueling process of purchasing another home more than manageable, but was also there for us: Every question, every concern, every unsure moment, he was there.  He was honest about what we were looking at, where we were looking. He went to bat when things got complicated. He made sure we received everything we wanted and did it with grace and efficiency.  And to top it off, he truly is a wonderful person to deal with in general. I would recommend him a thousand times if I could! read more

John and Susie were very easy to work with. They were professional with a good understanding of the market conditions and our needs. They took the time to get to know us and understand our wants and time line. With their knowledge of the market and the area we were interested in they showed us properties that had good possibilities and continued to look for the exact fit. The follow through with the offers and closing process was mad very easy and through. With their negotiation abilities we are very satisfied with the property we purchase. We not only view John and Susie as outstanding business personal but also consider them as very close friends. We will use John and Susie for all of our real-estate needs in the future. John and Susie are managing my property on a continual basis. They arranged for all services needed to finalize the property for renting and have found a reliable renter. read more

Susie and John are the BEST! They sold my townhome in Encino in May 2019. The association faces an earthquake retrofit and they helped prospective buyers understand this would be in their best interests ultimately. They answered all my questions and together we developed a successful strategy for selling my home. During the process they remained upbeat and supportive - I had a challenging buyer. I can't recommend them more. Their company tag line "ethics over profits" shone through loud and clear. read more

Coming from the westside, my wife and I were used to an "Us vs. Them" mentality; that every single deal had a winner and a loser. To our shock and delight, Susie and John of Forrest properties showed us another way to buy a house. A process that was easy, communicative, supportive, and y'know what?.... fun! From the moment we met Susie at the open house, we were charmed by her warm nature and very attentive style. We had a few places to see that day but we made sure to return to Susie's listing. There was no trepidation on our part working with her as the listing agent due to the professionalism she displayed that day. With our offer submitted the night of the open house, all we could do was wait - but we didn't wait long! Knowing their clients well, Susie got us an acceptance in one day. Escrow can be a terrifying time - not so with these agents. Susie and John arrived for all the inspections with a carafe of coffee in tow, set up the appointments for contractors to give quotes, and met them at the house when I couldn't be around. Susie was in CONSTANT communication with us through the entire process. More importantly, the financial contingency of escrow can be the most difficult aspect to deal with. Having experience with my lender on my first house, all I had to do was indicate to Susie that we had to move before Memorial Day, and she was like a shark in the water. Lo and behold, my lender seemed to be perfectly fine with dragging behind, pushing our close all the way through the weekend and past Memorial Day - a full 5 days later than our stipulated 30 day escrow. When it looked like the bank was giving up on hitting our close date, Susie sprung into action. I've NEVER seen someone hold more people (2 people at escrow and 2 at the bank) to task in such a firm yet professional way as Susie did as we entered the home stretch. Just when I thought we were going to hit the weekend, Susie's hourly emails and phone calls to the lender and escrow literally saved the day. We closed on time and were able to move in over the long weekend. Driven by a sense of duty to her clients, there is NOTHING Susie won't do to come through for you. We're settled now and in love with our home, and will wholeheartedly recommend Forrest Properties to ALL of our friends buying in the Valley. Thank you Susie and John for making buying our dream home a breeze! read more

John and Susie were absolutely wonderful and helped my wife and I find our first home. Buying a house can be very overwhelming but they were there for us every step of the way and were so quick to respond to any questions we had. We trust them completely and truly felt like they had our best interest at heart. They went above and beyond and we highly recommend them! read more

Susie and John Forrest are the best realtors ever. Period. I wouldn't be sitting in my beautiful home right now writing this review if it wasn't for them. They sold my house for a record high price, helped me purchase my current home and in the process were lovely, honest, knowledgeable and patient. Our situation got complicated and they handled it all beautifully. They made extremely smart suggestions along the way. They went above and BEYOND to help us sell our home and buy another. I am forever grateful to John and Susie for everything they did for us. I can't wait to finish this house and buy another just so I can work with them again! read more

I cannot recommend and praise Susie and John Forrest highly enough! We have just sold our house with them representing us as sellers, and it has been the very best real estate experience we have ever had. They are kind, generous, smart, thoughtful and honest. We sold our house for full price within five days of them taking the listing, having been told by another local agent that no one ever gets full price in our area! They go above and beyond, and are constantly reassuring and positive. Selling our house was not unproblematic for them, as we encountered several setbacks along the way - unforeseen problems that with many real estate agents would have been stressful. But they took all these issues totally in their stride, generously giving of their time and energy, and in so doing they shielded us, allowing us to devote our time to the logistics of our move. If you want the very best real estate agents to represent you on your sale, or to find you a property to buy, please do yourselves a great favor, and choose Susie and John! read more

Thanks to Susie and John Forrest, I am now happily living in my dream condo! They have been wonderful from day one, when I first spoke with them regarding selling my old home, which I had lived in for 42 years, and for finding a suitable condo. And, they did with flying colors! I was very comprehensive and worried about the process of moving, but with Susie and John's guidance, their professionalism and their experience, they made me feel very confident that the sale and purchase would turn out just right. Which it did, in spite of some very tight and difficult time-lines to meet. Without Susie and John's total knowledge in their business, their always being on top of the situation at all times, it's doubtful I would be in this lovely place. I am so grateful that hey were recommended to me, and it would be my great pleasure to recommend them to anyone who only wants to deal with the best. Thank you Susie and John! Barbro Morris read more

My wife and I first met Susie and John at an open house they were sitting. We struck up a conversation with them while viewing the property, and quickly developed a rapport with them. So much so, that we used them as our listing agent to sell our house, which we needed to do in a hurry because we couldn't buy a new one until we did so. They immediately went to work, checking out comps and advising us on how to stage our house to sell it. We sold our home in three days! The house they were selling was taken off the market, so we immediately engaged them to be our Agents for buying a home. They devoted so much time and energy to us over a period of eight months that I sometimes felt like we were their only client. They really gave us the personal touch; we often spent a half-day looking at four or five homes. They walked us through both the selling and buying processes step by step, and made sure both transactions were executed professionally and smoothly. They even assisted in resolving some issues with the broker and lender that threatened to delay closing. We have become good friends with John and Susie, and highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling property in this area. read more