After more than a year in the process, I'm finally about to close on a house! As anyone who has gone through it knows, this is a big and stressful life decision, especially for someone like me making a first home purchase. I was looking for someone who could understand and cater to my specific needs with patience, diligence, experience, and good communication. Jesse is all that, and importantly, he has deep insights of the South Bay area, which is especially crucial in this crazy housing market. I couldn't afford to go in short handed, and Jesse's full skillset was on display when it came time for the negotiation, and the sellers attributed rapport with Jesse as to the reason why they chose my offer. After the offer acceptance, Jesse and his awesome team were there every step of the way. Considering the circumstances (pandemic, hot housing market with double digit bids, my first purchase), Jesse made the experience as comfortable as possible. And it doesn't hurt Jesse is a really nice guy! read more

We are so grateful to have had Jesse during our homebuying process. He was responsive, knowledgeable and patient. I'm not sure if he's ever been flustered, because he handled everything with such a level head. It gave us peace of mind while making the biggest decision of our lives. We briefly worked with another agent 3-4 years ago and felt in the dark and overwhelmed. Our experience with Jesse could not have been more different. We cannot recommend him and his team enough. read more

Jesse has been one of the most knowledgeable, professional local realtors in the South Bay area. He explains the details of the local area and the intricacies of the buying or selling home process. Jesse really got to know our interests and style, vetted homes for us so we could see what we liked, and ultimately, we found our dream home. He was patient with us. Real estate transactions are not easy, but Jesse knows how to handle complex situations and will guide you through them. He is excellent with everyone, including families moving to the area and families with kids (infants or toddlers). It was a pleasure to work with him, and we will be referring him to any of our friends and family! If you are looking for the best, Jesse is your realtor. read more

Jesse sold my mother-law's home after she passed away. When I gave Jesse the listing, he promised he would be available for anything that I might need. He definitely kept his promise. He sold the house quickly and everything went smoothly. Jesse really understands people and that's a huge plus for his clients. Jesse and his assistant, Sharon Meyer are a no mistakes team. When I would try to reach them, they would answer immediately. I highly recommend them to sell your house or help you buy a house. read more

Jesse is one of the most personal and professional real estate agents I have ever met! We met at an open house while my husband and I were looking to purchase and decided to move forward with using Jesse as our agent... and I am so glad we did. He provided listings to us that met our exact needs and was always available for questions or concerns we had throughout the process. Ultimately, he brought us an off market property that we ended up purchasing! The transaction was very quick and smooth. We will be using him for all of our real estate needs for years to come! Highly recommend him and his team! You will receive 5 star service!! read more

Jesse Dougherty - Compass - SOLD! - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Torrance, California

Very impressed with Jesse. Jesse has excellent communication skills, works hard at what he does, and knows the South Bay real estate market very well. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home. read more

Jesse never ceases to go above and beyond to not only meet, but exceed our expectations. During such a stressful season of moving, in the midst of a pandemic, Jesse managed to sell our home in Redondo Beach with multiple offers. Since then he's been our advisor on many home, renovation and realty related questions, and he always takes the time to help us out. He's strategic, knows the Southbay market, has honest, sound advice, and is fun to work with too. Couldn't recommend Jesse any more! read more

In this crazy housing market, not only did Jesse get us 15 offers ALL over asking, he found us an affordable off market listing that was a great deal. He is a total pro and really knows his stuff. He and his team are ALWAYS super responsive and so personable and easy to work with. His guidance and advice was spot on and I always felt like it was in our best interest. I have referred him to my friend and he had the same feedback! So happy he was our agent and will definitely be using him again in the future. read more

Jesse is the only competent and trustworthy agent out of the half-dozen I've worked with. All you need to know is that: (1) I'm an attorney; (2) I have severe OCD; (3) I generally hate people; and (4) I vetted Jesse more rigorously than you could ever imagine and he passed with flying colors. I would write a longer review, but see 1-3 above. read more

Choosing Jesse Dougherty to be our realtor was one of the best decisions we've made, throughout our home buying process. He and his team were so amazing to work with. From start to finish, he was there for us. He was patient and flexible as we figured out exactly what we needed and where we wanted to buy. He's a true professional. He and his team really knocked it out of the park throughout the closing process. He fought for us to get the best price and deal possible, they helped us set up all estimates and appraisals and even scheduled the termite fumigation to be done immediately after closing. We were so grateful for all of their help and attention to detail. We really can't believe how easy they made this whole process for us and would recommend Jesse to anyone looking to buy or sell a property! read more

You cannot do better! Jesse Doughterty is an amazing real estate agent in the South Bay. He knows the business and the South Bay market like nobody else, through good old fashioned gumshoe and knowing everyone in the community. Jesse Doughtery represented us as buyers in searching Redondo Beach and Torrance and ultimately as buyers of our Torrance home. He showed us many homes, worked on comps, and advised as to strategy. His timing, pricing and negotiation were impeccable. We won a bidding war and did not pay a penny over what we wanted. Along the way, there were some twists and turns that Jesse handled expertly. Highly recommended! read more

Jesse is a fantastic agent! He listens to what you're looking for in a house and takes the time to help search for your dream home. He makes each client feel like they are his only clients, despite his busy schedule. And he really understands the market, never pushy with a sale if he feels there's a better home or time on the horizon. We had an excellent purchasing experience with him and have recommended him to friends and family. read more

Jesse helped my wife and I buy our first house in South Redondo Beach. We had looked for a while on our own without much luck, so we started working with Jesse to help with the process. This turned out to be a fantastic decision. He helped us be more strategic in our search and he eventually got us in the door to a perfect home for us before it was even listed on the market. We were able to close the deal before anybody else had a chance to see the place. We got a great deal on a house that checked every box for us and then some, all thanks to Jesse. He he took the time to really understand what we were looking for from the start, and he was patient with us as we asked questions. Once we entered escrow, he was very responsive throughout the complicated process. On top of the basics, he also helped negotiate on our behalf with our lender to get a lower APR on our mortgage, and he got us in touch with inspectors and painters who delivered high quality work at below-market rates. Jesse's hard work, professionalism, understanding of the market, and focus on our needs first are the reason we had such a wonderful experience as first-time buyers in an intimidating market. read more

I've worked with Jesse in various capacities in the real estate industry for over ten years. He has always gone above and beyond what's expected with everything I've worked with him on. His honesty, integrity, and character make it an absolute pleasure to work with him. I'd highly recommend him for any real estate related matters. read more

Jesse is great listener. He is a no-nonsense, "do what the client wanted" kind ofRealtor guide. We are thankful he is so deeply connected in the South Bay and Los Angeles region, and got our offer accepted quickly above alot of competition, and our home sold for top dollar. We can trust him. read more

Jesse is one of the best agents in the Southbay. As a first time buyer, I never thought I would live in Redondo Beach but Jesse made it happen. He will find you the home you are looking for or better. Jesse was always available, personable, professional and is the agent you want to work with. I have recommended him to my family and friends and I would use him again in the future. When you are even thinking about looking give Jesse a call. He makes moves and will find you your forever home. read more

We had been searching for a house on our own for about a year before we met Jesse. My wife and I were getting quite discouraged with the market and wondered if we would have to delay the search again. Thankfully we ran into Jesse at an open house and our lives immediately became better! Jesse had a great combination of confidence and sincere willingness to help that proved to be very refreshing with what we have previously encountered. Week by week, Jesse would call us and check in and talk through the new houses on the market identifying which ones he thought were worth it and which to avoid. His diligence led to a great understanding of what we were looking for and eliminated our frustration of spending weekends at open houses to no avail. When the right house happened to hit the market (actually Jesse knew about the house prior to it hitting the market and alerted us) we were able to see it and make an offer within three days. Which brings me to the other best part about working with Jesse! He is well respected within the South Bay and seemed to always know someone that was connected to the area. This proved extremely valuable in closing on the house and that local knowledge/value is one that you can not overlook. He continued to be top notch as he worked us through the closing on our first house and made us comfortable with such a big life decision. Up and through the time we received our keys, Jesse and his team have been absolutely amazing and a pleasure to work with. I can easily say we'd still be out there looking for a house if we hadn't come across Jesse and leveraged all that he has to offer as a true professional. read more

My wife and I first met Jesse when he was a listing agent at an open house. After dealing with him, we decided to hire him to help us purchase (not the same property he was listing). Jesse is extremely knowledgeable (not just the real estate market, but is also really well connected with other agents). He helped us pre-approved with a lender and helped with comps so when we made purchase offers, we were able to do so with NO loan or appraisal contingency, making our offer much stronger. We went through multiple offers and two escrows before finally closing on the home of our dreams. He was patient with us and and was very attentive to the details (like the tiny details in counter offers that most agents would have probably missed). Would definitely recommend in both selling and buying your property. read more

As first time home buyers who were new to the South Bay real estate market, we completely lucked out when we found Jesse. He's conscientious, a great communicator, and has a strategic mind that helps his clients through each part of the home buying process. From identifying properties of interest, to providing insight and additional details on each listing, to recommendations on our offer, and through the escrow process, Jesse kept us confident and informed while buying our home. We looked at dozens of properties before we found one we loved, and he was patient and responsive throughout the process -- and we got the home we wanted at a good price. I couldn't give him a stronger recommendation. read more

Jesse is fantastic. He has a tight pulse on the market and he was very thorough in understanding our goals and what we wanted to find for our home. He was proactive in communicating with us both in finding new potential. Ultimately, we put an offer in on a house in a really competitive market, he guided us through the entire process flawlessly and we were able to close quickly and efficiently. He has great connections in the area and we would highly recommend Jesse to any of our friends and family. You just cannot go wrong in partnering with him to find your home. read more

Dear future home buyer, Bottom Line Up Front: We are very grateful to have Jesse Dougherty as a buyer's agent and could not have been more thankful for his expertise and connections which we will one day look back on as the best financial decision we made in the real estate market, and that was teaming up with Jesse. I would like to share with you one of the best financial decisions that my wife and I have recently experienced. In 2017, we were introduced to realtor Jesse Dougherty, who showed us a property in Redondo Beach, CA while we were already represented by Coldwell Bankers through a free bank realty service. Jesse presented himself in a very professional and enthusiastic manner which made him stand out among the other realtors we encountered during our years of home searching. His colleague talked about him in such a positive manner, we knew that if Jesse became our future buyer's agent that he would be of great value in our home buying process. In 2018 and over a year passed, we had our first child, and were now ready to look at real estate once again as we began a new chapter of our lives as first time parents. Jesse was the first agent that came to mind and over an email we expressed our interest in having him represent us for our new home purchase. Immediately, Jesse reached out to us via a phone call and we began listing our requirements for a new home. Unlike past experience, where realtors would blast us with MLS listing that did not meet our home requirements, Jesse only sent us homes that he screened personally and knew would be a good fit for us. This saved us so much time because we knew the homes he was sending us were worth the look. We told Jesse that we did not "need" to buy a home and that our home search might be lengthy since our decision is purely financial and not tied to family or moving constraints. Over the next 6 months, Jesse was able to meet us at every open house we asked; furthermore, he contacted all of the selling agents in order to provide us with pertinent background information that would typically not be disclosed to random home viewers. Jesse made it seem as if we were always his number one priority and it felt like we were his only clients during our home buying experience, even though we knew how many other clients were lucky to have him as an agents as well. Ultimately, this led to an offer of ours being accepted just before we went on a previously scheduled 10 day vacation out of state. Jesse assured us that he had everything under control. He immediately went to battle for us against a potential multiple seller counter offer and was able to get our initial offer accepted without the need for counter. Jesse negotiated for our seller repair credit, seller paid home warranty, termite repair, and this really put us at ease during this whole unfamiliar process. Not only did Jesse handle agent to agent negotiations, he scheduled all inspections, appraisals, and escrow correspondence throughout the entire process. His effort led to a 12 day close on loan (which Jesse referred us to a lender that gave us extremely better than market rates with lightning closing speed) and 21 day close on escrow. Before the end of the month, we were proud owners of our first home. We expressed to Jesse our thanks and gratitude and we will definitely use him for all of our next home purchases going forward as we increase our real estate exposure. read more

Jesse Dougherty is an affable guy. Of course, he's also a skilled realtor, highly responsive and detail-oriented, but perhaps his greatest quality is his willingness to be supportive and good-natured throughout a process that can be extremely stressful and nerve-wracking! We were first-time homebuyers, and ran into Jesse during one of our first afternoons at an open house. For other realtors, we would have been prey, being naive and "unrepresented" at this point in the process. Jesse was the opposite. Not only was he in a suit and tie on a Sunday afternoon - a rarity on the real estate circuit! - he also was helpful without being pushy. The very next morning, Jesse reached out. He attentiveness and responsiveness continued for the next 9 months as we navigated the purchase of our first home. His willingness to go the extra mile was evident throughout. He'd jump on calls, arrange for private viewings of listings after hours and on weekends and also was patient as we explored many different options. His calm demeanor was greatly appreciated during the high-stakes exchanges - including placing offers on several listings before stumbling upon our now home. Now, nearly 6 weeks after we signed all of our paperwork, Jesse and his colleague Sharon continue to be hyper-attentive as we navigate the journey of home ownership. We'd highly recommend Jesse if you're looking for someone who is supportive, patient and an all-around good guy. More than once at an open house, if we ventured out without Jesse, when the sellers' realtor realized who was representing us, they'd exclaim that we were in good hands. We couldn't agree more. read more