Christine is exactly what I wanted in a realtor. She has excellent attention to detail and…read morecommunication skills which we really appreciated coming from out of state. Christine is a great listener, understanding the kind of home we wanted. She helped us find the perfect place for us and negotiate all the details/deadlines. Her knowledge of the market is fantastic! I found her off a yelp review so I wanted to leave one assuring potential clients she is the real deal!

I found Christine on Yelp and so happy I did! We live in OC and were looking for a short term…read morerental in Palm Springs. We appreciated her honesty and patience. We waited till the right property came along. We recently closed and she is a true professional. She stayed on top of everything and made the process painless. Great communicator, I highly recommend!

When my wife and I began the process of relocating to the desert, we had so many questions. How do…read morewe deal with the heat? What type of home did we want? What community do we want to live in? And, importantly, how do we find the right agent? Luckily, we met DAVID KAPLAN and his partner, ELLEN PARIS during one of our many open house journeys. David was sharp, open and honest. We immediately liked him. When he introduced us to the knowledgeable and efficient Ellen, we knew we had the right team. They showed us homes we wanted to see, homes meeting our criteria but ultimately weren't right, and helped refine our search. They were patient and professional throughout, recognizing that this was our journey. When we found our home, they ably took on the negotiations, overcame hurdles, and helped us successfully closed the deal. Ellen and David did what good realtors do. They empowered us to make the decision we wanted for a place we wanted to call home.

In August we were referred to Niko Esposito of the Paul Kaplan group as we were searching for a…read morehome in the Palm Springs area. We were relocating from another state, and before we ever reached California, Niko was generous with important information for us to consider. As one would imagine, we had many questions about how to proceed and where to look. When we met up at our hotel in Rancho Mirage, Niko listened to our proposals and discussed our views for over an hour. Then we struck out for the most likely areas where we could see homes in our price range. Throughout the day, we visited homes and got to know the area thanks to Niko's expertise. When a realtor is as personable, knowledgeable and as natural an educator as Niko, it is a unique experience. She has never missed a beat when addressing our questions. Her responses to sudden questions have been prompt and extremely helpful. The escrow and closing process occurred remotely and they were smoothly managed by the CV Escrow company. We wholeheartedly recommend Niko Esposito because with her capable and professional guidance, we were able to close on our new house early in September and we are now very happily settling in this week.

We had a deeply disappointing experience with Josh Rudin, an agent with The Firm Mortgage / Firm…read moreBrokerage. Adam is the broker, Josh and his team--who act as property managers, selling agents, and investors--sold us a property for over $800,000 that, after purchase, turned out to have a significant amount of unpermitted work. Shockingly, the property's value prior to renovations was under $300,000, and none of the extensive, unpermitted modifications were disclosed during the sale. Even more concerning, this was the agent's own property, got work done with unlicensed agents and denied ownership. The unpermitted work is not just a minor issue--it will cost over $100,000 to bring the home up to code. When we raised these serious concerns, neither Josh nor anyone from The Firm Brokerage took responsibility or even responded. As licensed real estate professionals, we expected transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct--especially when an agent is selling a home they personally own. Unfortunately, that was not the case here. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend Josh Rudin or The Firm Brokerage. I would highly recommend to not do any business with them.

Was fast in responding and very efficient. Like their style. Hired them to manage our 8 units. Will…read morepost more when we see how they perform. Onboard now, and Kevin is doing a bang-up job taking over our units. Extremely efficient and very personable. Future looks bright!

As out of town buyers, my wife and I engaged Stewart as our agent in Palm Springs in Feb 2025…read more Stewart is knowledgeable, insightful, fun, and gets stuff done. We went from meeting him online to touring seven properties with one of his associates, to narrowing down options and making an offer on a condo all within about 20 days of first having connected with Stewart. And we closed on a beautiful South Palm Springs condo 30 days after that. Throughout he was hands-on, reassuring, and solutions-oriented. We highly, highly recommend Stewart. If you want to get serious about buying in Palm Springs, I honestly do not think you can do better.

So glad I was able to work with an agent of such integrity and professionalism. Stewart was honest…read morewith me through the entire process and his experience was so helpful in answering difficult questions and solving issues that arose. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an intelligent, reliable and successful agent.

We drove five hundred miles to see a place he was showing in Palm Springs. Our agent reconfirmed…read morethe appointment twice beforehand. We arrived at the appointed time and waited for an hour. When our agent called Bañuelos he said he was on his way but never showed up. If he didn't want to show it, he should have said so and saved us the trouble. The owner should know we thought the house looks beautiful from the outside and we wish we could have toured it.

I worked with Mario a few years ago when purchasing my first home. My experience with him was such…read morethat when purchasing a second home I couldn't think of anyone other than him for help. Mario listened to my needs and understood what I was looking for. He sets realistic goals and is extremely adaptable to meet your schedule needs. His motto is "I am available when you are". He is patient in explaining the process of real estate and is extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of the process. Home purchasing can be both an intimidating and exhausting procedure, but with Mario, you feel someone is on your side looking after your best interest. Mario goes "above and beyond" for his clients, a quality that when coupled with his strong work ethic make him an excellent person to have on your side when you have a Real Estate need. Alex

Worked with Stephanie searching for a home in Palm Desert and Banning. We looked at MANY, MANY…read morehomes. She never became impatient or irritated, no pressure ever. She was amazing to work with and just easy to be around which is very important. Any questions let me know. I always respond to private inquiries here.

I had moved to Las Vegas 7 years ago From Culver City Ca. My wife Passed away last year so I wanted…read moreto move back to California to be closer to my son and friends. I can not say enough about Stephanie and all she has done for me. My trips from Vegas to Palm Springs to look for a home took it's toll, but with Stephanie as my agent she has made it all worth while. Every time I came to town she made sure she was available to me 100%. She Listened to me about what I was looking for and never tried to push me into any home. I truely believe anyone who is looking to purchase or sell their home should contact her. I believe now that she will always be there if I need her and is not just a real estate agent but a true friend.

I initially contacted several different real estate agents before being connected with Cameron, and…read moreI'm glad I did. He was fantastic throughout the entire home-buying process, always quick to answer my many questions and willing to guide me every step of the way. His knowledge, communication, and patience made what could have been a stressful experience much easier. I highly recommend Cameron to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. 10/10 experience!

When you work with Cameron, he becomes your partner to find the most desirable home based on your…read morepreferences. He is there and always attentive to ensure that all aspects of a home purchase are covered and that you understand the process and the priorities. Working with Cameron I was able to identify and buy a 'dream house'. I recommend Cameron for obtaining the highest-level real estate service you might desire. He will satisfy every need.

Anthony was the best from start to finish. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He is…read moreknowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. He definitely knows his job and does it well!

I called to interview him regarding listing my Palm Desert home... a full week passed before he…read morereturned my call, asking if I was still looking for an agent. Really? A little too late! I listed with Traci Sadler/Windmere Realtor, sold my home in two days at full price!

A hard pass if you need a HOA management company. Do your homework before engaging this firm to…read moremanage your HOA. The firm does not have the HOA and owners as their best interest.

Wow. What to say about MaryEllen Hill. Well, to start with, know that the employees who work there…read morebreak the law. Straight up. And they are well aware of it. If they can steal your money, they will. I'll say a few things for potential renters below, but potential owners seeking a management company, I urge you to please consider using a more ethical company. If they can rip off renters with ease, they will certainly try to rip you off too. You should be concerned about a company that always has locked doors and can't accept certified mail. It is very difficult to serve them court papers. That is exactly why they do that. Their COVID excuse is bs. Look, I'm a pretty conservative guy and really try to give businesses and employees the benefit of the doubt. Buyer beware. These guys are really something else. If you assert your rights, they will be vindictive. Owners: During my year lease, they knowingly tolerated repeated police activity at my home without any assistance. I made a poor decision in joining a lease with someone I shouldn't have, but they couldn't bother to ask the owner to consider resigning the lease without that person on it. Fentanyl and methamphetamine use? Arrests? They don't care. Repeated overdoses? Don't care. Obvious disturbances to the neighbors with video showing it? Nope. The police suggested that most landlords are very willing to help in such situations. Not these folks. Renters: If you haven't signed a lease yet, DON'T. Don't be fooled by Shelley who will likely show you the property. She is in the same mold as the owner Cindy - unethical. If you have signed a lease, when it is time to get your security deposit back, write them on the 22nd day after the lease ends and inquire about the status of the return. They have 21 days to put it in the mail, but won't send it until you contact them. Contacting the landlord is the first remedy under CA law if they fail to send on time. I unfortunately waited 28 days and then they finally put it in the mail. They (very very) slow-walked repairing the heat during the winter for an entire month. We got a credit for those days about a month after it was fixed. Expect to be charged for any repairs needed to the property, even ones you didn't cause. Put absolutely everything on the move-in sheet. Small nail holes, small marks on the carpet, problems with hinges, old toilet seat that's a little loose, etc. I suspect they make up bogus receipts and charges from handymen that are literally their family members. Very hard to dispute. Look, even if you know they broke the law, it is a major headache to serve them court papers and fight with them. They are professional criminals. Don't reward these people with your business.