Wow! What can I say.. Josh went above and beyond helping us navigate a very complicated real estate deal . He is honest, kind and thorough. He looks out for both the seller and buyer. He represented the buyer. I was so impressed I asked him to help us purchase another property. As seniors, we relied heavily on his expertise. His negotiation skills are fair and just to both buyer and seller. He kept us informed every step of the way. I highly recommend him. Thanks Josh, you are an asset and shining star Compass Real Estate is fortunate to have you on their team. J Sumpter read more

Joshua Hammond was an excellent realtor for us and I highly recommend him. Right from the beginning, I felt very heard when we communicated what we were looking for and what we were looking to spend. Josh displayed a nuanced and deep knowledge of the market in the area surrounding north Torrance and was very helpful in directing our search. He was very responsive to all our questions, concerns and thoughts and was a terrific ally to guide us through the entire process. read more

He will answer your questions in timely manner. I was able to sell my property for the highest price in my HOA history! He's the one who will have the keys to sell your property, since he will research and come up with the way to the direction you want to go. My buyer had problem with appraisal from the lender, but Joshua came up with solution so my buyer was able to purchase my unit with great deal. I will certainly recommend him for my friends for buying or selling, because I know he will help me out for my benefit. read more

Joshua and Austin provided great service with integrity, honesty, book smarts, street smarts, compassion, and a network of fantastic vendors. He helped us complete a contingent offer - rare in this competitive market! In a crazy market that was changing every day, Joshua and Austin guided us with knowledgeable, experienced, calm and smart advice. It's good to know there are still good people in this world, like Joshua and Austin - who fortunately are also excellent realtors. read more

Looking to buy or sell, Josh Hammond should be you first and last call! From our first meeting when he presented our sales plan, to the last call congratulating us on the official close, he was always professional and very knowledgeable! At every step of the process, he was extremely patient, respondent and always available to explain the particulars of selling a house. He is very knowledgeable with the Torrance area. Swell Agent! read more

Josh helped us with selling our home in Harbor City. The timing of our whole transaction was interesting, given in was in the midst of the nation's COVID response, and there was no telling what was going to happen. From the start, Josh was thorough and showed us 3 versions of a way to sell our home. Our home needed work. Josh was honest and very respectful as he walked through our home and told us, for the business of selling our home, what needed to be done. I word it this way because we all have an image of our home, and sometimes an honest evaluation from a 3rd party could hurt, but Josh was masterful. He is a good man. After the walk through/evaluation we met a few days later and Josh had 3 complete different options on how to market and show our house with pluses and minuses for all 3. Very thorough. It was that understanding of our situation and our needs as sellers that Josh understood and he presented us with the perfect vision to sell our home in the most low stress way possible. I could recommend him more. Truly a pleasure to do business with. read more

We reached out to Josh to assist in the sale of our condominium which my two siblings and I inherited from a parent. Josh tirelessly worked with each of us, addressing our concerns professionally and promptly. Josh coached us through the preparation for listing, and when it came time to review offers, we were astonished at how many were received significantly over our asking price. Once we selected the buyer, Josh again coached us through the contingencies and inspections. All items were completed ahead of time, and we closed a week early! Highly recommended! read more

Josh is very knowledgeable and dependable. He guided us on preparing our condo for listing. He had great suggestions. He kept us informed on every offer and negotiated the sale WAY over the asking price. Escrow was easy and without delay. He also responded quickly to any questions we had. He went beyond our expectations!! read more

We were recently planning to buy our first home through Joshua Hammond and we couldn't recommend him enough. Josh was so helpful in explaining what we needed to do and putting us in touch with right people. He was always to answer any questions we had ( no matter how silly or small they were! ) over all we received a fantastic and friendly service from Josh and his staff. Would recommend to all. Josh thank you so much for all your help. read more

Josh was referred to us by a friend in the industry and we are so lucky we found him! He was an unbelievable ally and asset through the sale of our home. He helped us navigate through the process as we were first time home-sellers, explaining the steps and making sure we were involved and well informed. We had a tricky escrow and Josh worked incredibly hard to get all the information and make sure the sale went through. I'd highly recommend him for anyone looking to buy and sell in the South Bay. He is responsive, personal, professional and an overall joy to work with. THANKS JOSH! read more

If you want a realtor that is current on market trends, well versed in knowing the ins and outs of buying a home and is someone you can lean on during the process, USE JOSH!!! Josh knows his stuff and we couldn't have found our dream home without him and his guidance. He was always there when we needed him, great with follow up, scheduled so many showings for us during COVID and was truly the person we needed. I can't speak more highly of him and the assistance of his partner Austin. You won't go wrong working with Josh. read more

I was a licensed Realtor in Colorado and Josh handled our transaction. In the midst of Covid no less where we faced an extremely challenging and fast changing market. His marketing and price strategy worked and our network referrals. read more

We weren't looking for a new realtor when by chance we met Josh in our neighborhood. What we got was a trusted friend who advised & guided us through our home estate sale in west Torrance. Josh was there for us every step of the way from recommending fixes, hiring contractors, establishing timing & pricing, and even helped with our out of state move. Thanks to Josh we sold our home in 1-day to a nice young family! read more

Josh is an amazing agent who help me and my wife purchase our first home. I couldn't have imagined going through this process without him. He always went above and beyond and I'll tell you one thing, he's made a lifelong client out of me. If you're looking for a savy, honest, and hardworking agent, look no further. You need Josh on your side when buying/selling your home. read more

Josh helped us buy and sell our home in Torrance's Marble Estates and really set the standard for what we want in a real estate agent. It was our first time buying a home, and he walked us through the entire process. When we decided to move out of Southern California two years later during the COVID-19 lockdown, we were not confident about our asking price at all. However, with Josh's expertise the home was priced above our own estimate, and he sold it for more than asking price. He even helped us coordinate the services we needed to sell the home. He is humble, honest, and efficient, so it was no surprise that our buyers picked him as well. read more

josh was the first agent i met when i began my house hunt. turns out i didn't need to meet any others because he helped me find a great spot after a rigorous search. what i appreciated most was his candor and integrity, which made the experience of dropping hundreds of thousands a bit less mortifying. also, his knowledge of the real estate market is yoda level. joshua hammond is a great agent that i would unreservedly recommend to anyone read more

As a first time home-buyer I was nervous about the entire process... would I make the right decision? was i getting the best price possible? The questions went on and on, but Josh was there to answer them and guide me every step of the way. In the end, I settled on a duplex in Torrance-- an area that Josh is very familiar with, and the seller was a complete nightmare. She was very difficult to work with, and Josh addressed every set back with ease. I definitely would recommend Josh, he is super approachable and knowledgeable making this potentially stressful situation go smoothly as possible. read more

Josh relentlessly spent over 4 months trying to find us "the perfect place". Despite having negative experiences with indecisive sellers, Josh went above and beyond trying to make sure that he could get us our dream home at the best price possible. Josh worked nights, weekends, and was on-call for us whenever we wanted to view a property. We now have our dream home in LA, and we couldn't thank Josh enough for it. We will definitely use him again in the future for any real estate needs. Excellent service, great positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond. Thank you, Josh! read more

We found Josh through his online reviews on Yelp and Zillow. We needed help selling my uncle's home in southeast Torrance. After interviewing 3 other agents Josh stood out as not only the top agent in the area, but was also very professional and personable. There was no question in our mind that he was the right choice. From day one his communication and honesty were top notch- he told us what we needed to hear and not what we wanted to hear and we really appreciated that. He ended up selling the home for more than what we were expecting, and we can't thank him enough for his hard work. read more

Josh did an outstanding job helping me with the sale of my condo. I interviewed 5 other Agents and his honestly, marketing plan and attitude won me over in our first meeting. We ended up selling my property well over asking price and closed without delay. I really wish I could give him more than 5 stars as this was one of the better experiences I have had in real estate. Give him a call and I can assure you that it will be a great decision. read more

Josh didn't just help me buy and sell a home, he helped me understand the value of my investment and partnered with me to plan for my future. I had a property that I was renting out and making a little bit of money on, Josh helped me think outside the box, provided advise on tax implications of selling my property now vs 2 years down the line, provided contacts and input on how to best to prep the property for sale and was instrumental in getting me top dollar for my property. From there he helped me find a new multi-unit property to invest in, gave me advise on locations to make the best use of my money, helped facilitate all the ins and outs of a fixer upper and get me a new rental property that I will be able to use towards my retirement. His knowledge, foresight and experience was required to get me to where i am today and I am extremely thankful. I would absolutely recommend Josh if you are looking to buy, sell or plan for your future. read more

Recently Josh helped me in the sale of my Condo. I had a lot on my plate at the time and was looking to close a deal promptly and maximize the value of my property. Josh was able to deliver on all fronts. I could not have asked for a better agent. His knowledge of the area and the market allowed us to price the property perfectly and get in offer within days of being on the market. The process was completely smooth with him guiding me through the "game" as I learned it to be. Josh is a fantastic agent who not only is professional but friendly and honest. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an agent. read more

Josh was recommended to us by our neighbor who sold their townhome for a price that was highest in 7 years. They raved how professional and reliable Josh was so we took their word for it. The moment we had our first meeting with Josh, we knew we definitely made the right choice. Not only was Josh professional and reliable, but he knew how the real estate market works and how to explain the selling process easy and understandable. As a result, we were able to get multiple offers the first week our townhome was out in the market and sell the property at a price that was higher than what we asked for. And the price it was sold at was highest for its complex in the last 10 years! Thank you Josh and if we ever return to Torrance, we will definitely contact you when it comes to selling/buying a house! read more

At the outset, I thought Josh would be a good fit for my needs. I was selling my home in Torrance and was planning on purchasing a smaller home. I was familiar with Josh due to his monthly real estate flyers distributed in the area. The Soth Bay is a very brisk housing market and the houses practically sell themselves, but during the brief partnership with Josh, he was unreachable twice by being out of state and then out of the country when I needed direction and guidance from him. Very disappointing. I do not have a career in real estate nor do I have any knowledge of same and I was looking to him to help me through the process. There were 2 offers presented, one from a client of Josh's and another one. I chose the other. From then on, I felt even more adrift, continuing with no guidance. From one of our discussions, I got the impression he felt he may have undersold my house. His escrow office lied about trying to get in touch with me regarding my funding and Josh didn't seem concerned about the issue at all. It greatly bothered me that his agent would be so deceitful. Another disappointment. Then it came time to look for a new home. Again, it would have been helpful if he had provided me with a quick education on how best to go about finding my perfect home. He spent one afternoon with me looking at potential homes to purchase and then he was too busy to assist me with any further house hunting. I finally found a home on my own that I was interested in and he made arrangements for the typical inspections. Keep in mind, I had only purchased 1 home in my entire life decades before and could not anticipate the next steps. I had arrived at the home at the appointed time on a Sunday to meet with the home inspector and Josh, but Josh was late. Josh sat on the sofa working on his phone and asked the inspector how long he would be because he had to get back to the office, and the inspector switched gears and said he wouldn't be long, giving me the impression his inspection would be hastened because the realtor had to leave. Then Josh gets off the sofa and starts walking through the house. Again, newbie at this so I asked him what is it we were doing and he explains we were looking for any obvious damage. When the inspection was completed, I was told, that'll be $$$ and I turned to my realtor with a look of astonishment and said, "Josh!" He never informed me I would have to pay the inspector on the spot or how much it would cost. Fortunately, I had money in my account and my checkbook with me. I felt completely blindsided. Wouldn't that be standard protocol to communicate with your client what was coming? The seller gave me 1 week to laumch a full scale inspection on a house that was built in 1929. I felt wholly underrepresented by my realtor in this phase of the process. I ultimately was successful in purchasing this home. This was a "flip" home and Josh advised me not to purchase buyer's insurance, but because of the insufficient guidance from my realtor, I ended up having to replace all the plumbing on the property and the structural integrity of the house is currently being analyzed. The home had questionable repairs done which hid possible major problems which could be interpreted as fraud and I'm still looking into this aspect. I am an intelligent person, but feel Josh Hammond is overrated as a realtor. I don't think he is as knowledgable as he'd like us to believe. I was completely disappointed by the entire experience. read more

Josh recently helped me purchase a 2 bed/ 2.5 bath townhome in Gardena. Despite the HOA and lender creating several issues, Josh worked hard and did everything necessary for me to get my new home. He even found me a better lender since my original lender flaked right in the middle of the transaction. He even took the initiative to meet with the HOA on the weekend to try and correct their problem. Josh responded to all my questions and was very easy to get a hold of when I needed to speak to him. He made the process very smooth and my home buying experience was easy!!! I glad that I worked with him and I plan to use him again in the future. Overall great experience!!! read more

Josh was our Realtor for the process of buying a new house as well as selling our old one. My husband and I met Josh at an open house when we were just browsing the market and not quite at the point where we were looking for representation, but we really liked his personality and his no-pressure approach. We don't do well with the hard sell approach to buying/selling anything. If Josh wasn't available to show a house we wanted to look at, his brother, Austin, absolutely was. Once we decided on a house, Josh helped us through the process of placing an offer (and counter-offer), then inspections, loans, etc. until escrow was closed, answering our 6 million questions with patience. When we were ready to sell the old house, once again, Josh led us through the process, making recommendations of what we should/shouldn't do to prep the house, offered pricing suggestions but ultimately let us decide on the list price, then helped make sure the escrow process went smoothly. His marketing strategy let to multiple offers on our house and ultimately we sold for well over the list price. I'd definitely recommend Josh to any of my friends who need a Realtor. read more

Working with Josh as our buyer's agent was key in the purchase of our property. He followed up with us well after closing to ensure all our concerns were resolved. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. read more

John represented me when I sold my property a few months ago. A few things that stood out to me: 1) He's very efficient. He came to check out my place and within minutes, told me things I needed to do/repair to get the house ready for sale. 2) He also works with some good contractors. He referred me to Michael Such who did the repairs and another man who did the paint job. Both were very easy to talk to and work with; much like Josh. 3) He does what he says he would do. In that way, he is reliable, which is the kind of person you need when entrusting practically your life's work and savings, whether in buying or selling real estate. 4) And more importantly, he does an excellent job in explaining the process. 5) He is also very honest about his thoughts, will give you advice, based on his experience; but will defer final decision to you (which should be the case, anyway.) As a side note, he works with an awesome, detail-oriented woman who's also very reliable. She's also my sister-in-law and that's how I found Josh. read more

Josh helped me and my wife buy our house and was a true professional throughout the entire process even when others involved in the process weren't. He went above and beyond to help us secure our house. His knowledge of the Torrance area and of real estate in general is beyond any expectations we had. We will definitely refer him to anyone in need of a Realitor and will definitely use him in any other real estate transactions we have in the future. read more