This review has been long overdue, but definitely well deserved…read more After waiting a number of years for LA real estate market to cool down (which it never did), combined with a few unsuccessful bid attempts with other realtors we were found in a time sensitive situation where we had to leave our current condo rental because the owner was selling. After scanning Yelp.com and meeting with several realtors, cue in Roland Wilhelm. After reading his Yelp reviews and Facebook page we decided to give him a call. He promptly called us back and we set up an appt to meet with the trifecta of realtors: Roland Wilhelm, Candace Gunther, and Alex Ford. Each offered their unique, valuable insight and services with one solitary goal in mind: To get you a home, at the right price. Did they deliver? They sure did. Perusing Zillow I came across a property that had a lot of potential. Roland and his team got right on it offering valuable insight, advice, and more importantly support. Coincidentally this would be our first home purchase so to say it was nerve-racking was an understatement. Through it all, Roland and his team was there, giving us sound advice, unfettered support, and always giving us free reign to decide yes or no, because ultimately it would be our home and nobody else's. And here we are, a couple months later, sitting on our oversized Crate and Barrel sofa in our comfortable home thinking why didn't we do this sooner. Where have you been all my life Roland & Candace - Partners Trust. Run, don't walk to Roland & Candace. You could've already been in your new home...

My wife and I had interviewed a couple of highly recommended Realtors before selecting Roland and…read morehis partner, Candace, to help us find our new home and list the old one. It was not so much as what they said or promised that sold us (although they delivered on their promises and some), it was the patience and deliberation they employed to understand our needs that sealed our decision. Roland and Candace were professional yet personable, knowledgeable without being "slick". They always gave us timely and incisive advice while never being aggressive or pushy. When complications arose, they handled them with great aplomb and resolved the matters swiftly. Not only were they instrumental in securing our new property, they also negotiated a nice savings on our purchase. When it came to selling our old home, Roland and Candace did not miss a beat in getting everything ready. We received multiple offers on the second day of listing! Now, the strong Southern Cal market didn't hurt, but credit where credit's due when we received 14 offers, and a final sale price that was 10% over asking. Just as in many professions nowadays, online tools and deeply discounted alternatives are abundant. But technology can never replace an experienced professional, and low-cost providers are likely incapable of navigating the nuances and complexities that come with real estate transactions. Identify your own needs, interview the team and see if these consummate professionals would match them. We are more than glad we did.

My experience with Ron/Nationwide was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. He is also…read morepatient with clients since he understands purchasing a home is a big step . Definitely recommend him !

It was very difficult to buy in this seller's market with low inventory. Ron used his expertise…read moreand connections to make the seemingly impossible, possible! We love our new home and it was a pleasure to work with Ron. We had to go with Ron for his knowledge of the market. It does make a difference when there are multiple offers on the table. He can also get you top dollar for your home. Thanks Ron

As first time investment buyers, we could not have asked for a more knowledgeable, understanding,…read morehardworking, and collaborative realtor. Mark went above and beyond at every stage - from early fact finding calls answering all of our questions, to printed out binders of information during our in person searches, to detailed research in comps and rental values, to simply being at the units when we couldn't be during renovations - after we purchased - and everything in between. We truly could not have been successful without him, and cannot wait to work with him again.

We have worked with Mark three times, and he has been nothing but amazing! He has always been…read morepatient and accommodating, even when we completely changed our original plan and decided to find a different type of property in a new area because our needs had changed, Mark had zero complaints and immediately adapted and came up with a new list of properties that fit our new requirement. In addition, Mark has always been calm, which became so important in this insanely competitive market. Whenever we were discouraged, anxious, or regretted, he was always available and responsive! His confident and calm demeanor always helped us feel certain and hopeful through the process. More importantly, Mark is such an insightful, knowledgeable, and experienced agent. He gave practical and realistic suggestions and always provided helpful strategies that made our offers more competitive. We were actually able to get our dream home below the asking price, which was pretty unimaginable in the current market! If you need an agent to help you find and get your dream home, trust me, Mark is the one! He will get it done and he will surpass your expectations.

Allie is incredible!…read more After relocating to Los Angeles from Washington State, my husband and I spent weekends touring open houses around LA to get a feel for different neighborhoods - and to meet realtors we might want to work with. By total chance, I scheduled a last minute tour through Redfin for a home in Alhambra, and Allie was the agent assigned to me. It ended up being the happiest accident. From the moment we met her, Allie's candidness, warm personality, and sense of humor made us instantly comfortable. We knew right away that she was the person we wanted guiding us through this process. Even with our relatively small list of home requirements, we had one big challenge: finding something between Pasadena and Beverly Hills that fit our (small!) budget. Allie approached it with creativity, deep market knowledge, and thoughtful suggestions that helped us explore areas we might not have considered on our own. We made offers on two homes before landing on the one that was truly meant for us. Through every twist and turn, Allie's honesty, expertise, and steady reassurance kept us grounded. She took the time to explain each step, advocated for us, and made us laugh when we needed it most. I'm so grateful we stumbled upon Allie. We'll absolutely work with her again -- and we encourage everyone we know to do the same.

The five things that come to mind when I reflect on our home purchase with Allie Altschuller of…read moreClarkliving are, professionalism, patience, knowledgeable, understanding and resourcefulness. It was obvious from our first call with Allie that she was extremely knowledgeable of the Pasadena/Altadena area, and where in each of those communities we would feel most at home. From that point on, Allie helped not only to find the perfect home for us, but she also brought in the right team to help identify key items to negotiate a favorable sales agreement. All of this speaks to Allie's negotiating skills, attention to detail, communication and problem-solving skills. It was obvious Allie had a deep understanding of the local market, and was aware of current trends and property values in the neighborhoods that would suit our lifestyle. This was key to our success in finding our new home, as we are moving to SoCal from another state. In far less time that we expected. we found our new home. Then Allie took over to close the deal. During our negotiations, Allie's communication skills and empathy shone brightly in ways that resulted in a very favorable final sales agreement. Allie was also able to identify the issues that mattered most to us and found solutions that were consistently more than satisfactory to us and the seller. Allie was able to explain to us the California real estate market, the sellers' perspective and the new realtor commission environment, which really helped ease the stress of buying a new home. It seemed like Allie was looking out for us like we were part of her family. And Allie didn't leave us after the ink dried. She has continued to be our guiding light in finding solutions to make our new home move in ready, finding the right professionals for the right job. I can't think of any way that Allie couldn't have helped us more.

Tony is a genius. I met Tony in passing walking my dog. The wife and I were renting and I asked…read morewhat he did for a living. He said he was a realtor. I took his number and told him when we were ready we would give him a call. 6 months later we were ready to buy. Tony took us took us to more than 10 homes and was extremely patient and completely honest with us. He helped us find a fully renovated 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home in signal hill. The best part of the story was he was able to help us get the house around 50k under asking price in a sellers market. Like I said... Genius! I know this won't always be the case but I am blessed to have met Tony. Thank you for all the help my guy!

Tony truly went the extra mile for us. He made sure we were aware of all details concerning the…read morepurchase of our new home. He was also extremely accessible and friendly. I highly recommend Tony and his company to others for real estate concerns.

I've worked with Eric on two separate occasions now and I must say that he is a true class act. The…read morefirst time I used his professional services, I was blown away with his impeccable attention to detail. He would bring charts, folders (customized with tabs), nicely bundled with every property we viewed which helped tremendously in the thought process behind each listing. The listings we chose were carefully selected with the feedback we would give Eric and I have to point out that he has incredible memory! Sometimes during our conversations he would recall things we did/didn't like about the prior listings which helped put things in perspective so that we can stay on track. The whole process was seamless and I wondered if all real estate agents were this committed to their work. His attention to detail, patience, friendliness, and pure genuine class made a true impression on me. Which led me to my 2nd experience with Eric. This time around, we were in the market for a retail shop. I knew he wasn't specializing in commercial listings but I trusted he could get us pointed in the right direction & put us in touch with a good commercial real estate colleague. That too turned out to be a home run but Eric didn't just make the handoff and go his way. He made sure I was taken care of the entire process and would even come out to the viewings! I am truly honored to be the first review and I am certain there will be many many more positive reviews to come. Thanks again Eric!

Last year, some relatives of mine needed help with house hunting since they did not live in Los…read moreAngeles. I asked around for some recommendations for real estate agents, met up with some at open houses, and ended up choosing Eric. From the first time my relatives and I met up with Eric, he came prepared with printouts of listings organized in folders. He also always made sure we had bottled water to drink! My relatives were very pleased by his professional demeanor and his attention to detail. On top of that, because my relatives weren't sure what location to focus on initially, Eric took the time to take us all over the place, and if you know LA and its surrounding cities, you know that it's very spread out! Something I learned about buying a home is that you really need to do it with someone you trust! Early on in our search, we saw an awesome condo where my relatives were tempted to make an offer but the price was definitely way out of their range. The condo had all the bells and whistles, plus it was brand new, but we weren't quite sure about the location and location was definitely a priority. Anyway, Eric gave us his honest and professional opinion advising that it would not be worth the investment in the long run. As awesome as the condo was, we knew that Eric was right! Anyway, in every step of the process, Eric was always very quick to address our issues and needs. For all the listings my relatives were unable to see in person, Eric always recorded video tours then promptly uploaded them online. He was so thorough with these video tours that even the listing agents would remark that they should start following Eric's example. After a few months of house hunting, we found an amazing condo for my relatives in an awesome location. Eric was able to help them negotiate a great deal (as a matter of fact, it was quite a steal) and he got them through the escrow process very quickly without them having to be here in LA. Now that a few months have passed, I can tell you that my relatives are definitely very happy about their purchase! Having helped my relatives through this process, I actually learned a great deal about real estate from Eric... to the point that I'm considering a possible career in it! Haha! Well, if that actually happens, I'm pretty sure I'm going to start out by working for Eric! :P Eric is awesome!

After moving back to Los Angeles in 2013, my goal of being a home owner again seemed not reachable…read more I had been looking for about two years, before connecting with Eddie in 2015. I met Eddie thru a mutual friend, and after learning he was in the real state business I contacted him to re-start my house search. The housing market can be daunting in LA, in particular if you are looking as a single buyer, and Eddie helped me immensely to find my new home. Eddie's supportive and motivating advice, speedy work filtering houses options, making appointments for visits and right timing on the documentation contributed to find my house within few months. Not to mention that he was very patient with me and he was wonderful connecting me with a good mortgage broker. I thank him for all his work helping me on becoming a home owner again!

I'm so grateful that Eddie was my selling agent for my condo, I couldn't have asked for anyone…read morebetter to represent me. He made sure to understand my needs during the process and ultimately got me the best price for my property despite what others were calling a tough market to sell! As a first time seller I expected the process to be incredibly stressful (especially when my HVAC stopped working a week before I was to list!), but I didn't have that experience because Eddie was incredibly helpful and proactive. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, smart, thoughtful, and hardworking agent.

My husband and I are first-time homebuyers and got connected to Kevin through friends. We feel so,…read moreso lucky that we stumbled upon him. We have a one-year-old and demanding jobs, so not a ton of time to commit to research. Kevin just gets it through and through. He very quickly sussed what we were looking for, and very early on proactively spotted a listing and passed it along to us. I am certain we never would have found it on our own, and it turned out to be the home we purchased. He really advised us on absolutely every step, and his recs for inspections etc. were invaluable. Again, we feel SO lucky we found him!! Total class act, and we trusted him instantly.

I cannot say enough good things about Kevin Brennan, who helped us buy…read moreour first home. In a market as competitive as L.A., you need an agent who's knowledgeable about the areas you're looking in, well-liked in the agent community, and professional. Kevin is all of that, plus kind, flexible, fun and calm. He counseled us about every step of the process with solid guidance and advice -- even through the difficult parts of a search that was longer than we expected. One of the pluses about working with Kevin is the relationships with contractors, vendors, inspectors, etc that they work with; this saved us time and hassle, and we always felt like we could trust him, as well as his associates. Kevin got to know us throughout the home-buying process, and we truly felt like he was always looking out for our best interests. He is a total expert in the Atwater area specifically (but also Silverlake and the rest of NELA), so if that's where you're looking, there is literally no better choice than with Kevin.