Jimmy Lam at Lotus Escrow facilitated and helped create our documentation for a deed title change…read more He explained all the details and answered all of our questions and made the whole process easy and without any difficulties. I'd recommend Jimmy to all my family and friends, which says a lot about Jimmy's professionalism and understanding of the processes.

I want to share my sincere appreciation for Jimmy Lam at Lotus Escrow for the exceptional care and…read moreprofessionalism he showed throughout our recent transaction. As the daughter of the seller, I was closely involved in the closing process, and Jimmy truly went above and beyond. He took the time to thoroughly walk us through the escrow signing documents, ensuring we understood everything before moving forward. What stood out most was his willingness to make necessary corrections to the vesting/title exactly as the buyer had requested before filing--rather than simply relying on an amended letter. This level of diligence mattered greatly to me, as I needed to see those corrections reflected clearly throughout the documents prior to signing. Coming from a background as a paralegal, I understand how critical it is for documents and contracts to be accurate and properly executed. Issues that are overlooked can create serious problems down the line. Jimmy respected that perspective and never pressured us to rush. Instead, he honored our request to carefully review every document, giving us the time and space we needed to ensure everything was in my mother's best interest. I also want to acknowledge Janici Pan, who served not only as our agent but as a true advocate. She consistently ensured that every step of the process aligned with what was best for my mother. We deeply value her commitment and her belief that we are stewards of what belongs to God, and that such responsibilities should be handled with integrity and care. Overall, we are incredibly grateful for the professionalism, patience, and integrity shown by both Jimmy and Janici. Their attention to detail and respect for our concerns gave us confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire process.

It was wonderful working with Steve and his team. He was able to provide me information over the…read morephone, was able to take us in same day, and always kept us updated. During high stress and unknown times, it was wonderful to have Steve in your corner walking you through everything. I appreciated his communication and assurance through it all. Highly recommend his services. It feels like I can finally see the finish line.

When I first reached out to Honest Legal Services LLC, I wasn't looking for perfection -- I was…read morelooking for someone who would actually show up. Someone who would answer the phone, acknowledge the urgency of my situation, and treat my case like it mattered. What I didn't expect was to find a company that operates with the kind of responsiveness, steadiness, and human decency that many full law firms fail to deliver. From the very beginning, the experience felt different. I wasn't routed through a call center or told to "wait until Monday." I wasn't given vague promises or brushed off. Instead, I spoke directly with Steven Lopez, the manager behind the company, and he immediately understood the pressure I was under. His calm, focused approach set the tone for everything that followed. Responsiveness is where this company truly stands out. I've dealt with attorneys, paralegals, and document preparers for years, and delays are usually part of the process. Honest Legal Services operates on the opposite philosophy. When they say they're available, they mean it. When they say they'll prepare something same‑day, they actually do. When they say they'll walk you through the process, they follow through. Every time I felt overwhelmed or up against a deadline, they responded quickly with clear steps and a sense of urgency that matched my own. Their procedural accuracy is another major strength. They never pretended to be attorneys, never crossed legal boundaries, and never tried to upsell me. What they did provide was something many people underestimate: documents that are correct, complete, and court‑ready. They know which forms are required, how they must be filled out, what attachments are needed, and how to avoid clerical rejection. I've worked with licensed attorneys who made more procedural mistakes than this company does. What surprised me most was the emotional steadiness they brought to the process. Legal problems don't happen when life is calm. They hit you when you're already stressed, stretched thin, or dealing with personal or financial pressure. There were moments when I was frustrated and exhausted, and every time, they were patient, reassuring, and genuinely human. They don't treat you like a case number or a burden. They treat you like a person going through something difficult, and that alone sets them apart. Their flat‑rate pricing was another relief. No hourly billing, no surprise add‑ons, no "we need another retainer." Everything was upfront and predictable. I never felt like the meter was running or like they were dragging things out to charge more. They simply did the work -- quickly, correctly, and for the price they quoted. Honest Legal Services LLC fills a unique space in the legal ecosystem. They're not attorneys, but they operate with a level of professionalism and urgency that many attorneys don't. They consult with attorneys when needed, which adds quality control without crossing into unauthorized practice. They're the perfect fit for people who can't afford a lawyer, don't need full representation, or simply need filings done correctly and fast. My experience with them comes down to three things: 1. Responsiveness -- They answer, they act, and they follow through. 2. Accuracy -- The documents were correct, complete, and ready for court. 3. Humanity -- They treated me with respect and genuine care during a stressful time. In a legal landscape full of delays, indifference, and inflated costs, Honest Legal Services LLC actually lives up to its name. They don't pretend to be attorneys, but they deliver something many attorneys fail to provide: reliability, clarity, and consistent support when you need it most. If you're overwhelmed, confused, or simply need someone to help you get your paperwork done right, this is a company that shows up, does the work, and treats you like a human being in the process.

Ali recently helped me find a tenant for one of my units. His experience and professionalism is…read moreawesome. He thoroughly screened potential renters and was always readily available when I had any questions. Thanks to him I found a qualified person very fast. I am very satisfied with his service and would definitely recommend and use him again!

Thank you so much sunstone for helping me with my property I appreciate the great help and…read moreprofessionalism

Danny Arriaza and his team were very attentive and meticulous about getting the proper paperwork to…read morepurchase our family home from my siblings. He knew it was an emotional time for us, and not something we would be familiar with. What could have been an overwhelming situation was a very positive experience. Their patience and availability was most appreciated. Highly recommended with many thanks!!!

Great company for work with. Customer service it's excellent and always willing to go the extra…read moremile.

Arlen Perla is a very knowledgeable realtor. He helped us sell our townhouse for top dollar. Him…read moreand his team provided us with the best real estate service we couldve only wished for. He is has now put us in contact with credit counseling professional, we should be buying with him soon. Definitely referring him to family a d friends

Anytime I need a property in Los Angeles I contact Arlen right away. He has always negotiated the…read morebest deals for me on all my projects. He is easy to get a hold of and knows his area well. I recommend Arlen's real estate services to anyone looking to buy or sell in the LA area. Thanks Arlen for helping me pick up some great deals.

My husband and I recently met Laura at an open house in Sierra Madre. We had been to many open…read morehouses in the area due to our search for a home with a range of experiences from not greeting us or talking to us at all to being totally friendly and answering our questions, but not being able to answer because they weren't the actual listing agent and didn't know much about the property and everything in between. However, something was very obviously and immediately different about Laura that we hadn't seen. You can tell that she really loves what she does and is passionate about the process. I was impressed by her compassion towards us, her care and attention to the property and her sellers and even having an extra event and inviting the neighbors. Who does that? Anyone would be lucky to work with her and I would definitely recommend her.

The Berns team was a dream to work with on our condo sale. From the very start, Jason and Laura…read moreBerns immediately stood out to us for their professionalism, responsiveness, and well thought out plan about how they would sell our property. They also reacted to us touring them around our unit in real time, and I felt more confident as they were honest with what they would do or change from the outset, rather than saying what they thought I might want to hear. They have deep expertise, selling over 100 properties a year, so they have a very good beat on the current market and what works to sell your home to meet your goals (in our case, we hoped to reach a certain price quickly because we already had plans to move out). The team is deep and goes beyond just Jason and Laura. They have several other team members that specialize in different services, as well. We interacted with Alex and Mike who helped us ready our property for the open houses, and were always available to answer questions. If you wish, they will also put together a "transformation contract" where they will pay up front for work to be done to the property (e.g., painting, handyman jobs, staging) and then will take their payment out of escrow after the property sells. Also, the team does not take any percentage of those quotes - all the money goes to the contractors. To me, this not only reflected their confidence in their ability to sell the property, but also was just genuinely helpful from a cash flow perspective, while also supporting local contractors. We went this route, and it was quite amazing, as they managed everything from scheduling, to letting people in the house, payment, etc. It was a seamless process. Then when once we got an offer, their transaction manager, Alma, was super helpful in answering all of our questions about the closing process. I was initially a little concerned after we signed to work with them and I saw all the other properties they were currently selling as pretty much all of them were substantially more expensive than our property as they were luxury single family homes. In other words, I was worried we could be seen as lower priority because we wouldn't make them nearly as much money as sales of these other properties. However, not once during the entire process did I feel that way in practice. Our questions and concerns were always responded to immediately, and above and beyond what I expected. I had a fair bit of anxiety during the process as it was the first time we had sold a property, but Laura was there to sooth my anxieties and help me through every stage of the process. Jason, Laura and the entire team are not only pros, but just great and kind people. I cannot think of any feedback I would provide in a constructive manner as we were very happy, well informed throughout the whole process and ended up with a result we were very happy with. I would absolutely work with the Berns team again and recommend them whole heartedly.

With my home purchase experience,Joshua is an excellent agent,he has very good knowledge of housing…read moremarket and transaction process. He is very patient, as my agent,he always thinks on my behalf and try to maximize my benefit. I highly recommend him as your agent.

Echain Realty (长城地产) owner is Harry Shang (Honghua Shang). See www.cchp.com…read more Harry has been dishonest, irresponsive, and even coerced my mom for more money in Chinese as our listing agent in our experience in 2015. My mom and I had real estate dealing with Harry last year when we were trying to sell our house in Temple City from June to November in 2015. Harry speaks Chinese and does most real estate deals with Chinese speakers. My mom is Chinese and speaks limited English. Upon signing the listing agreement in June 2015, Harry promised to put the house up on the market for sell but never actually did. He promised to do open house week after week but never delivered. It wasn't until late August (after my vacation) that I discovered Harry had not even taken any photos of our property yet. We demand terminating the listing agreement with him but he ignored us and coerced my mom asking us to pay him thousands of dollars for doing nothing. It took me thousands of dollars in attorney fee to finally terminate the listing agreement with him in November 2015. There are Chinese people who specifically scam/coerce Chinese speakers because of limited English ability, and clearly Harry is one of them. Disclaimer: This is my 2nd review on Echain Realty because my 1st review was removed by Yelp Support due to "not provide enough detail about your customer experience". Please let me know if this is still missing any more detail which I'd love to fill in. Also, feel free to contact me if you want to know more.

I did a deal with Harry Shang. He brought the buyer to my listing that is highly qualified and put…read more40% down. He worked hard to make sure the deal closed successfully.

Juhee and Justin's team were outstanding!…read more Selling our longtime family home was not easy, but they made the process smooth and worry free. Aside from their expertise, they are also extremely nice people and very easy to work with. They are very personable, knowledgeable, and great communicators- We didn't have to worry, because we knew that the process would be smooth. Overall, we knew that we were in good hands with their team. We highly recommend them, and would not hesitate to work with them again.

This is a much long-overdue review. Justin, Juhee, and Hannah helped me with a home sale in the…read moremidst of some very difficult family circumstances. They were kind, sensitive, and caring throughout the whole process. I also appreciated their immense expertise and advice. I felt that I was kept in the loop every step of the way, without feeling overburdened with the process. A really excellent team and I would recommend them to anyone.

Let me start by saying buying a house is nothing simplistic and there is so much jargon you won't…read moreunderstand . However, Jose took the time to explain everything in laymen's terms, answered my 10000 questions, was authentic, and respected our wants/criteria. He provided a list of houses that met our wants in every aspect and did not waste our time. The houses he chose were so perfect it was hard to make a decision, yet we did so in one day! 10/10 would recommend . He makes you feel comfortable, never pressures you, and truly does what he does for the passion. Thank you Jose for helping make the stepping stones to our new chapter .

I was new to the area and needed some guidance on where to live. Told Jose my criteria and he…read morenarrowed it down for me. That was very helpful.