Being a lender, I work with real estate agents almost daily. Some great and some not so much... I…read morecan honestly say Julie Vock is one of the best ones out there! I could tell from our initial conversation after the buyers introduced us that this was going to be a great experience. She worked tirelessly showing multiple properties to her first-time homebuyers, from Long Beach down to Costa Mesa. She ultimately found them the perfect home and worked her magic to get their offer accepted against very fierce competition. Immediately after escrow opened, she was on top of things and got everyone on the same page. It was a quick 21 day escrow, so her organization and communication really made a difference. She eventually got our buyers a huge seller credit which is almost unheard of in this market. The buyers were ecstatic! Julie was there next to our buyers every single step of the day. We eventually closed right on time and the buyers told me it was such a great experience with Julie. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. She will always put you first!

Julie helped us buy and sell my condo recently, and she was friendly, fast, attentive to me and…read morewhen asked about what she recommended I do in situations, she offered the best solution. We were able to field multiple offers and she got us the best price for our home. She guided me and answered any questions I had through both buying and selling. When the buyers were slow to respond and commit, she had no problem communicating and resolving their hesitation and answering all their questions with their agent. When the opportunity comes up again to buy a future home, I will definitely be going with her as my agent for all future properties.

I highly recommend Lauren Friedman if you are in need of a Long Beach realtor…read more I've known Lauren personally through our kid's school for years but not in a professional capacity. My wife & I serendipitously met up with her at one of her open houses and our professional relationship with her as a buyer's agent begun. I usually hesitate to mix personal & professional stuff but in this case, it worked out fantastic. Since Lauren has known us for years and seen our life stages, I think she knew what we needed or wanted more than we did ourselves. Through her vast market knowledge and data, she was able to source for us the perfect duplex property and due to her deep experience, able to negotiate an extremely favorable deal. And throughout the entire, and at times a stressful process was a fierce advocate, looking out for us every step of the way. She was on top of every aspect of the buying process to help lead to a positive outcome. It was a pleasure to have Lauren, not only as a personal friend but representing us in a professional capacity. I'd highly recommend Lauren. And hey, maybe you'll become friends too! I highly recommend Lauren Friedman if you are in need of a Long Beach realtor. I've known Lauren personally through our kid's school for years but not in a professional capacity. My wife & I serendipitously met up with her at one of her open houses and our professional relationship with her as a buyer's agent begun. I usually hesitate to mix personal & professional stuff but in this case, it worked out fantastic. Since Lauren has known us for years and seen our life stages, I think she knew what we needed or wanted, more than we did ourselves. Through her vast market knowledge and data, she was able to source for us the perfect duplex property and due to her deep experience, able to negotiate an extremely favorable deal. And throughout the entire, and at times a stressful process was a fierce advocate, looking out for us every step of the way. She was on top of every aspect of the buying process to help lead to a positive outcome. It was a pleasure to have Lauren, not only as a personal friend but representing us in a professional capacity. I'd highly recommend Lauren. And hey, maybe you'll become friends too!

A wonderful experience! . Lauren was a pleasure to work with! She is knowledgeable about current…read moremarket trends and an expert negotiator who advocates on behalf of her clients. As a first time seller, Lauren walked me through the process step by step, making herself available to answer all of my questions. Lauren also represented me in the purchase of my new home. She listened and helped me find the condo I was looking for while staying within my budget. I highly recommend choosing Lauren as your realtor!

I'm glad that my wife and I had Karen's expertise in helping us sell and buy a home.  She possesses…read morekeen skill sets of listening and negotiating that helped us navigate the time period of when we transacted. When we first met Karen, we told her what we were trying to accomplish - we wanted to sell our house in a hot market for maximum price and purchase a bigger house for minimum price.  Honestly everyone wants what I just wrote, but she really listened to what we were saying because she took that time to examine what was important to us.  What area were we trying to buy in, what were our requirements, how comfortable are we with uncertainty and etc?  That told me a lot about what we were getting into and who would be our champion. We listed the house in the first half of 2021.  She and her team help us work on how to present the house.  We know it's a booming market and we expected maybe a 5-6% over asking.  Rather, she was able to navigate 12.5% over asking.  We were thrilled.  But now comes the hard part.   Now we have to find a house and the house we want has specific requirements.  It must have a, b, c, d, e, f, g.  In the age of Zillow and Redfin, we can look at the listing ourselves and that belies the notion of what an experienced agent does.  Because of Karen's expertise and experience, she talked to us about the homes, and would tell us if there are similar houses in similar markets.  She guided us by listening empathetically or respectfully challenged us when we needed it.  We eventually found a house and we put the bid in.  I was nervous, so nervous that I accidentally used her as a therapist (she's really good in de-escalating tension).  When she called us with the good news, we found out we purchased the house about 6.9% over asking.   Why this is important is because from a percentage standpoint, we purchased a bigger house in a more desirable area for less than what we sold our previous house. If I had to put it in square footage, we sold our house at $501/sf and we purchased the new house at $348/sf.   Luck plays a big factor.  Karen is humble enough to know luck plays a big role in all our lives, but beyond her modesty and humbleness is this - she had the skill sets to act and win for her client when luck struck.  We were lucky to sell our house in this market, but unlucky to buy.  When we did buy, she helped mitigate the worst of a booming market.  In the end, we got a premium selling our house and a discount buying and we did it with Karen's help.  That is what her skill and expertise brought because anyone can get lucky, but it takes skill and talent to make something out of that luck. I'd be remiss to not mention the others on her team, Monica Dean and Emily Gibson.  Both Monica and Emily were quintessential in helping us get to our desired outcome.  Thank you team Karen.  ^_^

Karen is our realtor for life. We met her as the sellers agent when we purchased our first home,…read moreyears ago. She just helped us last week close on our new home. Her talent and professionalism were key in making the deal happen. I recommend her for all real estate matters. From buying a home, selling a home or help with your rental property she is the right person for you.

If you are looking for a reliable and professional Realtor to manage the sale of your home or help…read moreyou find your next home, you need not look further than Laura Roman of Boardwalk Properties in Long Beach. Laura is an AMAZING Realtor, a true professional. Laura recently sold my home of 27 years and, represented me in the purchase of my new home. Laura is relentless, meticulous & thorough!! She lives by the letter of the law and truly does maintain her "Fiduciary Responsibility", a requirement of Realtors! There was never a doubt in my mind that Laura would help me in what was a tough property to sell. She was able to negotiate and tie all loose ends to simultaneously and concurrently, close two (2) escrows (the sale and purchase) in the span of one (1) month! She kept me apprised and informed in every stage of both transactions. Laura and her Broker, Boardwalk Properties are top notch and true professionals! If you are looking to sell or purchase, do yourself a favor, contact Laura Roman at Boardwalk Properties!

I've recommended the Laura Roman Real Estate Team to everyone I know. She's a true professional and…read morea genuinely nice person. I realize it won't always be this easy to buy your home, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Realtor.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Nina Parsa as our real estate agent in selling our…read moretownhouse and purchasing a new house in Winnetka, CA. From the very beginning, Nina demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, coupled with genuine care for our needs and preferences. Her expertise and dedication made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. Throughout the selling process, Nina showcased her extensive knowledge of the local market, ensuring that our townhouse was presented in the best possible light. Her attention to detail and a keen eye for staging made our property stand out among the competition. Moreover, she skillfully marketed our home, utilizing various channels to reach a wide pool of potential buyers. Thanks to Nina's efforts, we received multiple offers, and our townhouse was sold in a remarkably short amount of time. When it came to buying our new house, Nina's commitment to understanding our requirements was exemplary. She took the time to listen to our needs, preferences, and concerns, allowing her to present us with a selection of properties that perfectly matched our criteria. Nina's patience and attentiveness throughout the house-hunting process were truly commendable. She guided us through each viewing, providing valuable insights and answering our questions with confidence and expertise. She worked with our load officer and accountant on very short notes. One of the standout qualities of Nina is her exceptional level of professionalism. She is always punctual, responsive, and highly organized. Whether scheduling appointments, coordinating with other parties involved, or handling the paperwork, Nina ensured everything was executed flawlessly. Her attention to detail and efficiency instilled a sense of trust and confidence in us, knowing that we were in the hands of a true professional. Equally important, Nina demonstrated genuine care for our well-being and satisfaction. She went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and informed at every step of the process. Her warm and friendly demeanor made it easy for us to approach her with any concerns or questions we had, and she always took the time to address them thoroughly. It was evident that she genuinely cared about finding the right home for us and ensuring our overall happiness. But guess what? She never stopped caring about us. She brought us an amazing christmas gifts and ordered modern house sign, so every time I pull to my driveway I remmeber how great Nina is! Our experience with Nina Parsa was nothing short of amazing, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone because she is the best in my opininon. Her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for her clients set her apart in the industry. Whether you are looking to sell or buy a property, Nina's expertise and dedication will undoubtedly make the process a positive and successful one. We are grateful for her exceptional service and are thrilled with our new home, thanks to her.

Nina Parsa is fire!!! I have recommended her to other friends of mine that are shopping for a house…read morebecause she is extremely knowledgeable and persistent. I just closed escrow today and I started looking at properties late January of this year. I was contacted by multiple realtors and lenders when my credit was run but she took initiative and quickly scheduled tours for properties within my price range. This is why I chose to work with her.

Marti worked every angle very hard on multiple offers that we made. The end result was our…read morebeautiful new home at a great price. The people she put us in touch with to get our mortgage and do the inspection were fantastic to work with too. This was our first time buying a house and she made the process so easy for us. I'm a stress case and she answered all my frantic questions, from the "can we really afford this?" To the "what is a red flag?" I HIGHLY recommend working with Marti if you are a first time buyer or any buyer really! She was 100% available to us.

Six months ago I told Marti that I hated my house. I had removed walls, added a bathroom, renovated…read morethe backyard, replaced fencing, added air conditioning and it was supposed to be perfect - but it was still too small. I was somewhat stunned to come to this realization, but come to it I did. So Marti asked me what I wanted - and I told her. Light. Breezes. Space to entertain, but not so much space that I would feel lost in a cavernous house. And four months later, she sent me a link to the perfect house. Now, it was $100k out of my price range. But she said "let's see". And she proceeded to sell my house for MUCH more than I thought and negotiated an incredible deal on my dream house! But wait - there's more! Throughout the entire transaction she was there. All the little odds and ends that need to be done before listing a house? Marti arranged for everything - even did and paid for some of the work herself. When I was out of the country it was Marti who came over and packed up everything before the termite tent came in. It was Marti who patched walls and painted. And it was Marti who was there, amidst all the boxes, with the champagne the first night in. Do you want Long Beach's best to sell your home and find you a new one? Just call Marti.

I rarely write reviews but wanted to post a review on Janet, so others in similar situations can…read morerest assured they will be getting an absolute professional realtor. My wife and I were first home buyers and are proud members of the LGBTQ community. We had no idea of the process, paperwork or negotiations associated with purchasing a house. Janet was amazing with us. She was respectful of our choices, patient, spent time explaining each step, never got annoyed when we asked the same question twice, had an eye for detail, kept all parties on task, always had a smile and was a lot of fun. We closed escrow within 15 days and I honestly believe this was because of Janet's work ethic. She was always on top of things and would checkin daily with updates and support. Can't thank Janet and her team enough. An awesome realtor, wonderful person and great ally of the LGBTQ Community! Thank you!!!!

Excellent Listing Agent!!! Went above and Beyond My Expectations! Janet and her team of experts…read morehelped (Contractors and Stagers) me sell my property above asking price! She helped finance a complete remodeling, landscaping, cleaning, and staging of my home. Janet brought her team of Realtors to host several open houses to promote the property and got great exposures and many interested buyers. Last, Janet's negotiation skills helped us to get a short escrow timeframe without an appraisal requirement. I am truly thankful to have such an amazing team by my side. As an Agent myself, I needed someone who I can trust and who had my best interest at heart! We are not only co-workers but now we are great friends.

In November of 2012 I was looking to find a new home. As usual I searched yelp and found Linda. I…read moreemailed her pretty late in the evening and she returned my email within the hour or so. I contacted her and we set up a day to figure out my finances, figure out what I was looking for, and to get per-approved for a loan. After all the little stuff was squared away, Linda ALWAYS had time for my questions and was ALWAYS interested in what I wanted in a home. I went through a couple realtors and Linda was the only one to listen to what I wanted in a home, so I chose her to be my realtor. Linda typically houses for Orange County, but she again listened to what I wanted and went above and beyond in looking for homes in areas I wanted as well. There was times we would look at 5 houses a day and she was always good with that. Linda always made the views around my schedule. After a couple months off looking at homes, we finally found one! All I have to say is Linda has been so great and has that special quality in a person that really makes you comfortable in the whole process. We were a first time home buyer and Linda made it really easy for us. Whether your a first time buyer or not, I would definitely recommend her for all your realtor needs. I will definitely be using Linda again for any of my future home purchases.

Linda is one of the best (if not the best agent) in Orange County. She has been my agent for both…read moremy home purchase and with a listing, and did a great job with both. After watching her for a few transactions I noticed that she has an intuitive eye for buying and selling homes. She is the most responsive real estate agent I have worked with, she is very professional, knowledgeable, hard working and will do his best to get the job done and done right. I always felt she was looking out for my best interest and kept me well informed throughout the entire buying and selling process. I have also referred Linda to my business partners and she has assisted them with purchasing and selling multiple properties. My partners and I have been very pleased with Linda and her efficient yet aggressive work ethic. I highly recommend Linda to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent and would gladly work with her again on future real estate transactions. P.S. Once our escrows have closed she has given out some really tasteful closing gifts--- sorry to Linda, but you do a great job all the way around.