I met Joel in 2020 during the pandemic. He is amazing, easy to talk to and trustworthy. I felt safe and comfortable in discussing my goals. He's amazing! read more

Let me start off by saying, me and my wife hand picked Joel based off of his amazing Yelp reviews, maybe that was our mistake. We reached out to him with a few places that we wanted to see. He got back to us in a timely manner and told us there were no showings yet for some of the homes. We sent him some more that we wanted to see, and Sunday was our first time meeting him in person. We met him at a new construction build, and me and my wife were pretty excited. Yes, we were three minutes late, we can take responsibility for that. We got out the car and approached Joel, who was waiting by the front. Mind you this is our first time meeting, and he never formally introduced himself. He said our names to make sure it was us, but that was it. There was no "Hi, nice to meet you," or "Hi, how are you, I'm Joel." It seemed as if he didn't care who we were and that we were going to be his clients. We never had a formal sit down to discuss the process, what we were looking for, or asked if we had any questions. We never even got a business card from him, but he was sure quick to leave them at every place we saw. Once we started viewing the homes, me and my spouse were talking amongst ourselves about the things we liked and didn't like. We aren't picky but we would like a few things. He never asked what we wanted or did we like any of the properties. Once we found one that property that he suggested, he didn't even ask how we liked it. He just told us the next step is to put our names on the list and fill out the required paperwork. He definitely wasn't big on small talk at all. It seemed as if he just wanted to get rid of us, and he had other places to be. He didn't even TRY to get to know us personally. If you can't build rapport with your clients, why should the clients trust you enough to buy a home with you? First impressions are everything and this first impression sucked. While we were looking at one property that we really liked, the sales rep was in the office with another client after we came back. Joel told us we could go see the other model while we waited. We came back and he was having a long conversation with another realtor there. He saw us and continued on with his conversation. He never asked us how we liked that one or what we thought. Just kept talking away and never said a word to us. He talked to this guy more than he talked to us! At the end of this visit, Joel said the next step is to fill out the paperwork to get on the list with the builder and then he said goodbye. Excuse me but how did YOU know we really even liked the place? Don't think you're about to get a pay out for 5 minutes of work. If we are going to have to know you for the next 6 months while waiting for the home to be built, you better treat us like you give a crap about us. Let me tell you, Joel suggested ONE property to us. He never sent a list of other available listings or did any of the leg work. We found the places and all he did was meet us there. We didn't have any appointments or anything. The people in the sales offices spoke to us more than he did. We don't need a "communicator," we can talk to people ourselves. I even waited to tour places, so that Joel could receive the commission, because a realtor needed to be present on the first visit. He didn't talk about any of the properties or what was included. I'll say this, there's many real estate agents in the area, we definitely don't need you if you don't care. This was going to be a for sure sale using the VA loan, but someone else will meet our needs. We are also NOT first time home owners, so we do know what to expect when it comes to a realtor and what good customer service is. Would not recommend him, unless you're searching for your second million dollar home in the Inland Empire. He just wants the easy money and does not care about the client. S/N: Attached is a text from Joel, in case he tries to dispute us ever working together. read more

Joel Valmonte - Align Homes - Text from Joel - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Joel is one of the best Realtors I have had the privilege of working with. As a home inspector/owner of the local AmeriSpec for 25 years I have met with him on numerous transactions and always respected his professionalism. Joel is not a pushy agent. He doesn't try and SELL you a home. He lets you make your own decision (as it should be). Buyers can determiner if they like a home or not. As a Realtor his job is coordinating all the things that go into a sale, and there are many . He has never given me directives on what to do at an inspection and he is calm person. Its always good to have someone at your side who is professional and knows their place in the transaction. I for one would not like an overeager agent to represent me. With the thousands of interactions that I have with Realtors, I find Joel to be one of the best. read more

Joel is a "trusted advisor" that treats your home purchase, or sale, as if it was his own. We were moving from Chicago and unfamiliar with SoCal, we reached out to Joel, based on reviews. From the beginning, he was extremely helpful, his attention to detail and follow-up were appreciated, continued until our close. He understood what we were looking for, and, honestly, we probably didn't articulate very well, for instance, how I prefer architectural detail, but he picked up on our nuances. He went above and beyond to assure that inspections were completed and looked out for issues. His experience shows when looking at important details and issues in a home. He has great follow up and goes above and beyond. You will never wait to hear back form him, he will follow up with the other agent in a respective but detailed way. We found that other agents wanted to work with him which helped us in a very competitive market. We are very grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Joel. And whenever we sell our home, we will use Joel again, we highly recommend him. read more

Called cause I needed a sincere advise of someone who don't have an interest in my transaction. Joel was really kind and willing to listen and help and seemed to be very knowledgeable. I really recommend him and I will definitely use him for future transactions and refer friends to him. Thank you Joel. read more

Joel was a true professional from the initial meeting to the open house to final closing. The residence was a family member's who unexpectedly needed to be relocated to an assisted living facility. Joel was sensitive to the situation and guided me through each step while keeping me thoroughly informed and the process on track. Having no friends, family, or acquaintances in the real estate industry, I turned to Yelp for guidance. Joel Valmonte had great reviews and was nearby. With everything else on my plate at the time, I am very pleased to have selected him as my selling agent. There is no doubt in my mind that Joel Valmonte will be my FIRST call when I'm looking for a real estate professional in the future. Thank you so much read more

Joel Valmonte - Align Homes - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Second Time using Joel to purchase a home in 6 years. We looked at several homes before deciding to put in an offer. We very much appreciate Joel's patience and invaluable real estate insight... Joel ended up finding us the PERFECT home in a GREAT neighborhood for our family. In a competitive seller's market Joel made all the correct moves to outbid our competition and still stay within our budget. We are currently under contract and will move into our new home in about a month... So far everything has been smooth and seamless. Thank you Joel for all your hard work! read more

We have used Joel for three transactions so far. One is currently a sell and buy transaction. Joel is great and very knowledgeable. His 5 star Yelp reviews are no lie. He is great at what he does! We recommended him to all People we know. Thanks Joel for all your help! read more

If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Rancho Cucamonga/Fontana area, look no further than Joel Valmonte. Being first time home buyers, we were intimidated by the process, but Joel was there to help us and explain things to us every step of the way. He was so responsive, kind, and went out of his way to help us get into our first home. We were so lucky that we found him. I wish I could leave 7 stars! read more

"Boom!! The home is yours!!" Here are just some of the many adjectives I can use to describe Joel. 1) Efficient; We started our search for our new home in January and closed escrow at the end of March. Joel valued our time. He utilized the time that we spent with him very efficiently. He came prepared with a list of properties ready for viewing every time we met with him. All of the documents were also completed in a timely matter. 2) Responsive; Joel answered every single question that I asked him. He answered every email, text messages, and phone calls in a timely matter. He kept us well informed throughout the entire process. 3) Professionalism; Joel is extremely punctual and respectful. He listened to our needs and never left us feeling uncomfortable with our request. We always felt in control during the entire process. He provided us with guidance and suggestions when we ask for them, but he allowed us to be the ultimate decision makers. 4) Simplicity; Joel is a straight forward person. He never left us confused or uncertain at any time during the whole home buying experience. He tells you specifically what he needs from you to complete the transaction. He is direct and uncomplicated. We never felt any pressure to pursue any property that we were not interested in. I would recommend Joel's services and expertise to anyone looking to purchase a home. Thank you Joel for all of your hard work and dedication. Thank you for your patience and calm demeanor. Thank you for respecting us despite our lack of knowledge of the real estate business. We are grateful for your help and look forward to working with you again in the future on our next property purchase. read more

The Realeatate agent that walk thru the fire to get the deal closed . This is a little to show you my appreciate of all you hard work . Although I have never bet you , i found you on Zillow on the highest and best rating in Rancho Cucamonga . I must say . You truly delivery. Kiana read more

The whole moving process can be very stressful. Selling your existing home, finding a new one, packing, moving, etc. Joel made the whole experience as painless as possible. As one of the top realtors in the area, part of me was expecting to wait in line for his services or be part of the balancing act. Not at all with Joel. All my communications were answered quickly. To the point, where Joel made it feel like I was his only client. During our new home purchase, we had the unfortunate luck of having to deal with a novice realtor for the seller. She was so clueless, she didn't even know when we were closing. Lucky for us, we had Joel on our side. He made sure everything was taken care, and even went of his way to hand hold the other realtor to make sure our transaction didn't suffer. Joel is a true professional, consummate gentleman, and all around class act! You will not find a better realtor, or person, anywhere! There is nothing that I can say that hasn't already been said about Joel. Simply put...he's the best! read more

We were fortunate enough to be able to work with Joel when we purchased our house. As a first time buyer was very stressful for us. We didn't know where to start... Joel had every answer and then some. :) He was there all the way until the closing. His dedication and hard work is very appreciated by us. Because of our busy schedule we were able to see houses only on Sunday. Always on time and very attentive he quickly realized what we like and what we don't. So, in a short period of time we found our dream home. :) I could not recommend him enough! Thank you Joel, and we'll definitely recommend your service to anyone that needs a home. read more

Joel is a consummate professional. He's prompt, easy to work and has excellent knowledge about houses in the area. It was a pleasure working with Joel. read more

Buying a home is no easy task. We went through several realtors on our journey before we found Joel. He was immediately a breath of fresh air. Professional, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care. Joel asked all the right questions, zeroing in on what would be best for our family. Before Joel, we had been looking for 6 months. Once we went with Joel, we found our new home within 2 weeks. It was unreal how fast he had us seeing exactly the homes we were looking for in key areas of Rancho Cucamonga. He always answered my phone calls and quickly responded to any questions/concerns we had. Through the entire purchasing process, Joel has gone above and beyond for our family. We can not stress enough how important a good realtor is and you will not find anyone better than Joel. HE RULES!!! read more

We went through three realtors before we found Joel. When I met Joel I told him about all the horrible experiences I had with these realtors and all I wanted to do is to buy a home for my family. So Joel said I'll find you a home. He picked my wife and I up in his car and drove us around to look at homes until we found a home we really liked in Rancho Cucamonga. I told Joel we really wanted this home and he said OK I will get it for you. We put in an offer and the rest was history. Thanks Joel!! read more

Joel is absolutely first class as a person and an agent. I found him through Yelp and he responded immediately. It was the best decision I've made in a long time! He was patient, always returned my texts and e-mails in minutes, and spent a ton of time educating me in all stages of the home buying process for my first home purchase. When we were searching for homes, he showed me the best areas and homes for my needs, and always advised me how much I should pay (or not pay) for each of the homes I was interested in. He was so knowledgeable that I felt confident passing on homes that I liked but didn't love because he knew he would be able to find me a home that was perfect in my timeline. And he delivered!! Joel is warm, friendly, always works on weekends and late at night, and is completely dedicated to his clients. His customer service is the best I've ever seen in any industry. For example, after we closed on my home, he offered to help me purchase items for my home and even install them. I cannot say enough about what an amazing realtor Joel is. Buying a home can be extremely stressful but it all became so much easier once I picked Joel as my agent. Not only did he get me my dream home at an excellent price (which had multiple offers) because he's a great negotiator, he even hooked me up with his go-to mortgage broker who saved me thousands over the brokers I had found on my own. If you're looking for an agent who will always listen to you and your concerns, work tirelessly for you day and night, and is a genuine pleasure to work with, contact Joel and see for yourself why ALL of his clients give him 5 stars and he has become my Realtor for life. read more

Joel was the absolute BEST realtor my husband and I could have asked for. He went above and beyond for us and fought hard for us to get our house. Joel was patient while we asked to see every listings available in our area for an entire year before finding "the one"! Then, Joel went to bat for us after we choose the most difficult short sale property in California. The home had fraudulent leans and fraudulent bankruptcies filed against it which took us a year to fight. Joel found and and helped retain an attorney and was the front man for all of our dealings. I can't tell you how much this guy means to us. I found him online based on his high ranting a and if I could give him 100 stars I would. I recommend him a million times over! read more

Finding the right home is tough! You definitely need a dedicated and thorough professional realtor to help this process run smoothly. Have no fear!! Joel Valmonte is here!! My wife and I met Joel at an Open house. He was really personable, professional, down to earth and easy to talk to. He didn't come across pushy or like he was out to sell himself or his services. Joel listened and asked a few key questions and started sending me info on houses that fit our search criteria. My wife and I must have switched up our criteria at least 4 times, yet I could always count on checking my emails everyday to find an update on new listings sent by Joel. Joel set up several home visits every weekend and often times during the week. Every home we visited was an education for us as Joel would call out issues in homes an untrained eye could easily miss. This proved to us he was not solely focused on a sale, but a partner in helping us search for a quality built home. After visiting over 20 plus homes all over the Inland Empire we finally found our dream home! The feeling is amazing...A good realtor should be patient, flexible and honest. After all, purchasing a home is a really big deal! Thanks so much Joel for being patient with us. No wonder you're one of the best in the biz...We wish you continued success in all of your endeavors sir. God Speed! read more

Joel was very helpful and instrumental in our purchasing process. Always open and honest about the homes we were looking at helping us make the right choice for the home we wanted. Our stipulations were ridiculous, and there were quite a few times that we all doubted that we would find the house we wanted. But after a few months, it came on the market, and we were able to put an offer on the house the day it came on market, and now we live in a piece of history "literally". Joel is highly recommended for those looking for an honest Realtor, who won't push you around trying to sway you toward a purchase you will regret. read more

Joel was great to work with, he kept me informed and made the whole process fast and easy. Joel is a true professional Realtor in every sense. read more

My husband and I were looking into purchasing our first home and we were very lucky to have found Joel! After reading all the positive reviews here on yelp we knew he would be the perfect agent to help us throughout the process and we were right! He is professional, efficient and truly helpful. He was always informative, kept us updated on everything and answered every question we had. He is always responsive wether it is text, phone call or email. I just can't say enough good things about him and the service he provides! Thank you Joel for helping us purchase our first home and for going out of your way to get what we wanted ! read more

A pleasure to work with and have an eye for photography. Our property had 14 offers with just one open house the first week it went on the market. Property was sold more than what we have expected. In addition, Joel assisted us finding our ideal home. He is very familiar with the area and knew which neighborhood would suit our needs. We're glad we went with Joel for our transaction...well done, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

Great knowledge of Fontana housing market and schools, listened to our needs and preferences and quickly refined houses to show us accordingly. Once we selected our house, he explained every step of the process and was a strong advocate in negotiations with sellers. Joel also has a full "Rolodex" of proven contractors -- painters, flooring, whatever you need! I highly recommend Joel to anyone looking for a realtor! read more

Joel was very helpful. Not only did he help us understand the process but he went above and beyond to help get us our dream house. He really knew what we were looking for because he took the time to understand our needs. And made any suggustions and recommendations that helped make the process easy and smooth. He is very knowledgeable about the industry and I would turn to him for any questions and he would reply quickly. I would highly refer him to anybody trying to find a house. read more

I want to write this review to recommend Joel as a professional Real Estate Agent. We were connected when I was urgent to find a place close to my work so I do not have to struggle with long commute. He immediately provided me a list based on my criteria so I can schedule visit within a very short period of time. During the escrow, he not only helped me to submit the documents using e-file so I do not have to print and scan these documents, but also provide me resources to resolve issue during home inspection. I feel fortune that I had an opportunity to work with Joel and I will definitely ask him for help for my next house hunter. read more

Joel with ReMax in Rancho Cucamonga was a professional throughout the 3 1/2 escrow process that I had a pleasure to be a part of. The communication and thoroughness on his part made the loan process smooth with an on time closing, our clients were very happy to have found Joel on Yelp, she indicated the reviews spoke for themselves. read more

This review is a little late in coming but Joel is one of the greatest realtors we have ever had the pleasure of working with. If you're looking for someone who makes you feel like their only client, Joel is your man. He is warm, kind, accommodating, knowledgeable and honest. After our first few meetings he was able to tell more or less what type of home we were looking for, straying us away from the ones he knew we wouldn't like. Every meeting with Joel was pleasant and he never made us feel rushed. I can't do anything but recommend Joel to you! read more

We got very lucky finding Joel. Boom!! He had our home sold for full asking price in 1 day. He then helped us find our dream home. As stressful as selling and buying a home can be, Joel made it easy. He was always available when we needed him for questions or concerns, big or small. If we wanted to go see a home at the spur of the moment he made it happen. He's dedicated and very good at his job. He had our back throughout the whole process. We would definitely use him again and recommend him to our friends and family. He's all around amazing at what he does. Couldn't have been in better hands.. read more

From the first phone call, Joel was awesome. He was cool, calm and collective. No pressure, just really patient with answering questions. I made the right choice going with Joel as my realtor. We had a great offer on my home within 10 days of listing it. During he entire process Joel was very attentive was great with follow up and was always available. What could make this story even better ? Joel helped us get into our new house! He coordinated the sale of our home to align with the closing of our new home. I would absolutely recommend Joel to friends and family. read more

I definitely recommend Joel to help you find your next home. My husband and I were so picky trying to find our next home. We explained to Joel what we wanted and he took us around looking at places and was so patient with us because we looked at a lot of houses. When we finally found "the one perfect house". Joel jumped on his cell phone right then and there... and because of this, he made it happen. I was so excited I got the house I wanted!! Joel is also so knowledgeable and he answered all of our questions... and my husband had a lot of questions. Joel isn't pushy and is super nice. Even after the purchase of our home, we still kept in touch with Joel because we had some questions about our home afterwards and yet again he was still so helpful. read more

Look no more, Joel is the realtor you'll need! We truly enjoyed our experience working with Joel. Unfortunately it was very short because Joel was able to get us an accepted offer in just about 2 days. From beginning to end everything was extremely smooth and efficient. Thank you Joel we are now in our new home and very thankful we were able to meet and work with you! read more

Here's the question you should be asking: Are you 100% infatuated with the service, knowledge and professionalism of your realtor? If you cannot state that you have the best realtor in Southern California, you need to call Joel. Here's our story. As we sought to purchase our first home, we met with a couple realtors who showed us a few homes and they were pretty good. They were well respected with plenty of experience in the industry. But, they weren't spectacular. We decided to try one more realtor who had great reviews on Redfin, Joel Valmonte. After our first meeting with Joel, we could clearly see that we were previously missing out on a wealth of industry knowledge. From accurately eyeballing square footage of any given room to estimating cost of key repairs to identifying concerning areas, such as dry rot, Joel provided it all. There was even one house that a previous realtor showed us and didn't bring up any concerns. We were interested in the house, so we went back for a second look with Joel. We had noticed many odd patched areas on the ceiling throughout multiple rooms, but didn't think much of it. Joel took one look and told us he'd seen this before. Turns out, it was most likely a 'grow house'. Needless to say, based on Joel's expert eye, we walked away from it, but that may not have been the case if we stayed with the original 'pretty good' realtor. I'll ask one last time: Are you totally happy with your realtor? If not, call Joel Valmonte, he truly is the best you can find. read more

Joel is an amazing realtor. He is very professional and patient. We had so many questions and concerns going into this, but he answered every single question. He was great about keeping me updated with the homes that were new to the market. We started off in a certain area and then we keep expanding the search to different cities and every time I would add or change he was so quick to send me a new list. I was very picky and we looked at a lot of homes, but he was never pushy, which I loved. Joel knew exactly what we were looking for. After looking at so many houses, we met him at a home in Fontana, the moment we walked out I told him that was the house we wanted. He got on his phone, and we made an offer.... and we got the home!! He truly is the best, we highly recommend him. read more

Joel is extremely helpful. He is very polite and very knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to refer him to friends and family that we're looking for assistance. I plan to continue to use him for my property needs in the future and really appreciate his great service. read more

I would like to thank Joel for all his help, knowledge, patience, expertise and professionalism on our recent purchase of a home in Rancho Cucamonga. I highly recommend him if your looking for a home in the San Bernardino Area. He helped my family and I pick a house that was going to fit all our needs and expectations. We love our new home and wouldn't have found it without his help. Thank you Joel for everything. read more

Joel is great and a good man. He helped my wife and I find our perfect 1st home. As a 1st time buyer I didn't know what to expect in finding and purchasing a new home. Joel was patient and answered all of our questions. He knew what homes we would be interested during our search. Joel made the process so much easier. A true professional realtor. I wouldn't take a chance using another realtor. I highly recommend Joel. read more

This is long but worth the read. Three and a half years ago I wrote a review after Joel helped me find my home and referred to him as a "Superhero." He has set the bar so high for other realtors. I am confident no other realtor can meet the high standards Joel follows. You will never find a better realtor than Joel Valmonte. Two Years ago I needed help selling my mothers home yet it was pretty far for Joel to take on, but that didn't stop him from researching realtors in that area and picking the one I should use. She did her job and was good. I recently decided to move out of state and sent up the bat signal for my superhero. Once again Joel was on the job immediately. I had reservations about listing my home at this time of year. Joel took over and sent a photographer and held a private showing. I had multiple offers that day. Of course I then panicked I had 35 days to figure out where we would live in another state. Joel took care of everything and relieved my stress of all the things needing to be done with my home sell here so I could concentrate on moving. Joel I thank you for all you do. You make the process so easy and are always available when I have needed your help. You are by far the most reliable, knowledgeable and most outstanding superhero I have ever known. I recommend Joel Valmonte to any one looking to sell or buy a home. There is a reason he has so many 5 star reviews. Pick Joel today or recommend him to someone you know. Marilyn Sollazzo read more

Joel's knowledgeable, honest, and just a cool guy! We found "the one" on our first day out with him, so we didn't fully experience some of Joel's services such as going out to visit homes and then sending you a youtube video! That alone was a major plus in my books since my husband and I have such busy schedules. He never made me feel pressured to walk through a crappy listing like some other agents have. The first house we saw was a beater, and Joel immediately said we didn't have to continue looking and that he's more than happy to take us to the next one. That set the tone for our quick in-and-outs and saved us a ton of time! He was never pushy like so many other agents are. He always gave us his honest professional opinions. Another major plus is the fact that he responds quickly via text! I would definitely work with him again! read more

Joel is a great realtor. He's patient and genuinely puts your interest first when looking for a new home. I remember when we first started looking at homes, we liked this one home, but Joel thought we should be patient and look at a few more homes before deciding. We are so glad we did because the home we ended up purchasing with him was in a better location, had a better floor plan and was priced reasonably. Some realtors just want to make the sale, but Joel wants to make sure his clients are first and foremost, happy. read more