We engaged Judy Graff to list and sell our personal residence in Hancock Park. This was a sensitive sale for us being we lived in this home for 28 years and it was our baby. Judy was amazing on every level. Excellent communication throughout pre-listing time and closing, excellent contract negotiating skills and great leadership throughout listing. From pricing our home to securing multiple offers and closing time; we found Judy a very knowledgeable agent that understood not only our specific needs, our home, but also understood the local market and buyer pool we were to work with. Never did we feel pushed or unimportant. Instead, Judy made us feel well informed and equipped us to make solid educated decisions. We would definitely and highly recommend Judy as an agent to anyone we know, knowing Judy will take care of them in a highly professional and warm manner. read more

Judy helped me find my first condo which was a short sale and involved navigating and staying on top of the banks to speed up the closing process... All went through according to plan and I couldn't have been happier. So when it was time to sell 9 years later, of course Judy came back on board. She gave advise on staging, and had it photographed beautifully. There are so many issues that can come up during the escrow process, so knowing that you have an agent that has the experience to stay on top of dealing with any concerns, issues with the lender, HOA, keeping the buyers moving forward, etc is so very important. After an escrow with a lot of ups and downs, she once again navigated us through it, closing so we could move onto our next chapter! read more

This review is long overdue. If you're looking to buy a home in the San Fernando Valley and looking for a real estate agent, then do yourself a favor and contact Judy Graff. When we decided to look for a place, we weren't concerned about finding the right place or mortgage payments. Our main concern was finding the right real estate agent for us as we knew we were going to require a lot of hand-holding. She's a veteran in the industry and knows the Valley inside out particularly the Burbank, Toluca Lake and Studio City area. If you're first time buyers like we were, then you should know that you're going to have to spend a lot of time with your agent, so getting along with them is a must. Judy will fight to find the right place for you and get you the best deal. read more

You could not ask for more... *** Judy Graff could not have been more professional or pleasurable to work with to sell my mother's house. My family interviewed numerous local agents before deciding upon Judy -- we could not have been more pleased with our decision. Judy was dedicated to selling my mom's house well before she was ever formally engaged. Her pre-engagement efforts went well beyond trying to gain our business; they were truly in the best interest of selling my mom's house. Judy's selling and representation abilities could not likely be surpassed. Her screening of potential buyers and advice on offers were invaluable. Certain unfortunate timing issues of the sale, nothing to do with Judy (in fact, timing issues that resulted from not listening to Judy), did not lead to an ideal sale. Nonetheless, Judy's strategy, advice and hard work in connection with numerous offers led to the best price from the best possible buyer that the market would bear. Judy's communication and responsiveness throughout the process was impeccable. In addition to all of the things you would want in a real estate agent, Judy went above and beyond what one would ever expect or desire in any service provider. One of the things that made the sale of my mom's house unique is that the house sale was necessary due to the fact my mom has Alzheimer's and needed to move cross country. Judy's compassion and insight on the issues surrounding the sale were sincere and insightful. Most significantly, when Judy thought she had led us astray in one respect (by unwittingly referring an estate sale agent who turned out to be a crook), she was honorable and diligent in rectifying the issue in every way possible. If anyone would care to follow up with me to get more detail on Judy, do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. I am more than happy to support my unequivocal referral and recommendation of her. read more

My husband and I chose to work with Judy based on the recommendation of a friend who had previously consulted with her about purchasing a home. After just one meeting, we looked no further; we knew she was the agent for us. We liked Judy's very practical approach and her sense of humor and we trusted her judgment and integrity at every stage of the home buying process. We bought just as the market was beginning to get a bit more difficult and we ended up writing several offers for various properties over the course of our four-month search. Judy was very supportive of our exploration of various neighborhoods from Valley Village to Burbank and she was incredibly informed about every location we visited. She was very mindful of our various criteria, especially our price range. She was honest when she encountered something alarming in a property or, as was sometimes the case, in communication with the selling party. Some agents will try to close a deal at any cost but Judy truly had our best interest in mind. When the transaction on our accepted offer was made difficult by the other party, Judy remained the consummate professional. It would have been easy for any agent to walk away from this deal but Judy was tenacious in getting us the house we really wanted and graceful under tremendous pressure. At every step, we felt informed. Judy explained to us the process as it unfolded and each document that we needed to sign. We felt tended to at every stage of our experience. Judy's communication skills are unmatched. As our hunt intensified, she called us not just when there was news but also simply to check in when there wasn't any news. Her contact - and the personable spirit of that contact - reminded us that we were important to her. Bottom line: I can't recommend Judy highly enough. read more

I came to Los Angeles in 2009 and was renting an apartment in Burbank for the last two years. I finally decided to purchase a home but I really had no idea where to start. My cousin highly recommended Judy to me as she had recently used Judy to purchase her new home. I am so glad she did. Judy Graff has been one of my most efficient, pleasant and supportive agents you could find. She really has her client's best interest at heart. She isn't your average real-estate agent. She explains everything in clear concise terms and also raises red flags when she believes the deal isn't in the best interests of the client. She is also one of the most effective communicators I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with; all the way through closing and even after! You will never feel like you're in the dark. Integrity in this industry is hard to find these days. I'm glad we found Judy. And our new home is wonderful! read more

Judy is totally professional, a comprehensive thinker--big picture and important small details, super smart, funny, and a pleasure to work with. Not long ago, I decided I wanted to sell our house in Burbank. Judy advised us very wisely to wait a few months and even though it was the middle of the real estate depression, under her direction, we very quickly sold our house in January and made a nice profit, much better than had we sold it earlier. She made the process go smoothly and I always trusted her to be both diplomatic and firm as she protected our interests. I was frankly confused about whether we should buy another house or condo or if we should rent when our house sold. Judy helped us find several new homes to consider buying (a house, a condo short sale). During escrow, both places had serious physical issues come to light. Judy provided the voice of reason that balanced my confusion and sense of panic about what to do. I was also going through some upheaval about whether I wanted to stay in my career; I'm sure Judy had my life story big picture in mind, wanting the home situation to evolve in a way that would be most beneficial and flexible for me in both the short-run and the long-run. Thanks to Judy's experience and wisdom and patience, we didn't buy a lemon! It turned out to be a better option for us to rent for a few years as we went through the process of teens growing and leaving home and me transitioning out of my career. Though Judy spent a lot of time with us during our house-hunting phase, time for which she wasn't financially compensated, she was there for us with the perspective of a true professional AND concerned friend. She was upbeat, informative, and had a "can-do" attitude that was invaluable. Whenever I hear of anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in Southern California, I tell them to call Judy! I'd use her again in an instant if I was going to sell or buy a home today. read more

Judy is simply amazing. We were first-time homebuyers and she helped us on every step of the way. In the crazy market of the last year and a half, we ended up putting in about a dozen offers and she didn't even flinch at the workload of that. Also, she was behind us 100% when we decided to walk away from the first house we were in escrow for after several issues came up. I know she could have saved herself a ton of work if she talked us down, but her primary focus was to get us into the house that was right for us. She will fight for you and is also a blast to work with. She has a great sense of humor and will protect you like a mom. Definitely give her a call! read more

I just bought my first condo with Judy's help (hi Judy!) and I can't recommend her enough. She stuck with me through 5 months of searching before we finally got one. She was patient with me, pointed out things I hadn't thought to consider when looking at properties, and explained every step of the way to me. As a first time buyer, I felt so taken care of. I feel super lucky to have found her. read more

I bought my first house 20 years ago and Judy was our realtor, shepherding me through the schedules and paperwork so that everything flowed smoothly. Fast-forward: Due to some family problems, we had to sell the house. Judy was the first person I thought of, and my instinct was correct. She met with us, discussed prices, walked through our home and made suggestions, and generally calmed us. Right before the showings (Co-vid 19 precautions were ALWAYS in place and Judy adheres to them thoroughly), she sent me a list of things to clear out and re-arrange to make the house more appealing to buyers. It sold the first day, with two offers over the selling price. Three weeks later when the first buyer fell through, Judy contacted the second couple and they were elated that they were able to get in. I completely trust Judy's judgment and expertise. She's friendly, funny, and thoroughly professional. She always makes sure you know where everyone is in the process and explains it in clear language. If you are looking to buy or sell, Judy Graff Properties handles it all! read more

My wife and I worked with Judy to buy our first home and are SO GRATEFUL that we had her guidance through the process. The property presented several challenges, but Judy worked with us and the seller to put together an amazing deal that put us into a gorgeous house with the credits from the seller we needed to make the fixes required. She's smart, she's experienced and she's a tremendous advocate when dealing with the lender, the seller, the inspectors, the contractors -- everybody. Judy knows every facet of the business and we would've been lost without her. We can't recommend her highly enough!! read more

Words are not enough to explain how wonderful, professional and extremely efficient Judy was. She made everything so understandable, organized and proactive. She not only is an expert at what she does, but she has amazing people skills. She is patient, assertive, supportive, caring and an honest advocate. She is a hard worker, detailed in every aspect. She is dependable, trustworthy and a person of integrity. She came referred from a friend and she exceeded all expectations. People like her are just so hard to find, and we're so grateful we met her. Thank you Judy! read more

Judy is the best in every way! She assisted me in buying and selling right in the midst of the pandemic! She knows every aspect of the business. Her team is very helpful and easy to work with. I'm not experienced in buying and selling and I knew she would lead me in the right direction. She made me feel confident every step of the way and in the end, all worked out to my advantage! I would highly recommend her skills for any situation! read more

Your real estate agent should be your advocate, ensuring your interests looked after when dealing with many different parties involved in home buying. I can't recommend a better advocate than Judy Graff; there is no one I'd rather have on my side when buying a home. From the beginning, Judy listened carefully to what we *said* we wanted, and patiently helped us reconcile our wish list with the reality of the market. She is an expert in the long, complex buying process (short sales too), and knew exactly when to be patient, and when to jump. Judy is an excellent communicator. She kept in constant contact with us to make sure we were informed and happy with the process. She was as an absolute bulldog with the sellers agents, loan processors, and other parties, ensuring they were doing their job and moving the process forward. As a long time resident, Judy is very familiar with the neighborhoods of the San Fernando valley, where quality can vary from block to block, and also the hip new areas of northeast LA (echo park, highland park, etc). She was also very astute in pointing out features of streets and homes, good and bad, that we would not have considered in our decision, but ended up being important. The market is tricky right now, with low inventories, short sales, cash offers to compete with, and shady characters all around. Do yourself a favor: hire an expert to be on your side. I'm glad we had Judy Graff when we bought our first home, and I know we'll have her when we buy the next one. read more

My wife and I have now bought two properties with Judy's help. We couldn't be more impressed with her diligence, honesty and hard work. Here's how we know Judy has the buyer's best interests at heart: she talked us OUT of making offers multiple times because she knew the homes we were looking at either weren't worth the money or had too many major problems. Every time an agent talks a buyer out of making an offer, that agent runs the risk of never getting paid. Judy is willing to run that risk, because she knows what a big deal it is to buy a house. So she's determined to make sure the buyer gets the RIGHT house. She's amazing and we would never work with another agent. read more

I met Judy through my now-husband when we were in the beginning stages of searching for our first home together. He had been following her real estate blog for quite some time and was really impressed with her knowledge and of-the-moment perspective on the real estate climate in the area. What is so refreshing about Judy is that she talks to her clients as friends first. She's honest and real during the entire process. And also INCREDIBLY patient! She finally helped us get into our townhouse north of Ventura Boulevard in Studio City after a somewhat painful and laborious process with the sellers. That was five years ago. We entrusted Judy to help us yet again on our search for our long-term home as newlyweds. Countless open houses, countless MLS listings, and countless emails back and forth later (did I mention how patient she is with her clients?!), Judy helped us find our new home in the Studio City hills. After another somewhat stressful and laborious process with the sellers, Judy was just fantastic. She was completely on her game through every moment of the process and was able to nudge us along gently to help us get our ducks in row. But I need to mention, Judy is on her game ALL THE TIME. She's a real gem in the real estate world here, and I feel so lucky and fortunate to have found her. I'd recommend her to friends in a heartbeat. read more

As I pick the obvious 5 stars Judy deserves Yelp is informing me that the meaning of this rating is 'Woohoo! As good as it gets!' and I couldn't agree more. Buying a home can be an overwhelming and confusing undertaking at times, especially your first home. Having Judy on our team made all the difference in the world. She is a true professional, knowledgeable and has an incredibly creative approach that really helps her clients stand out from the myriad of other people bidding for that one property - especially in this competitive market. But more impressive than all of that is how much genuine care and importance she places on making sure her clients are educated during the process and that they get what they need. One of my favorite things about working with Judy is her sense of calm. She maintains a serenity that cuts through the challenges that are bound to pop up when buying a home. She is a source of protection and safety while at the same time being an incredibly forceful advocate for her clients. This is a very efficient mix! Judy is able to pull this off while keeping all interactions between the parties friendly and respectful. I guess the main thing I am taking from my experience with Judy is that she truly loves what she does and it really shows (in both how she treats her clients and the results she gets for them). I would not go with anyone else in any future real estate dealings because, as Yelp stated, Judy is 'as good as it gets'. Thanks for everything Judy. You're amazing! read more

Judy Graff is a outstanding agent and I would absolutely recommend her services and expertise in selling or buying a home. I interviewed 8 realtors when I was ready to sell my home in Burbank. I was so impressed with Judy's positive attitude and how prepared she was at our very first meeting, I knew within the first 5 minutes that I wanted to hire her. She has so much knowledge and experience in the area and is the upmost professional. My house had some unique features that many of the agents I interviewed saw as negative attributes but Judy had a whole other take on them! She immediately had some wonderful suggestions on how to use these features in a very alluring/ positive way to actually entice buyers. And they worked! Selling or buy a home is always an exciting yet very stressful experience and I am grateful that Judy was there to walk me through every step of it. From the repairs an touch-ups needed to get the house market ready, to referring a staging company to entice future buyers, the whole process was smooth sailing with her expert guidance. She really knows what she is doing. Couldn't have been happier! Don't hesitate for a second - Judy is fantastic. read more

I'm not sure where to start when it comes to Judy...other than with my first ever Yelp review. My wife and I found Judy through pure luck three years ago. Since then, Judy has been with us through the purchase of a home, the sale of that home, and the purchase of our (hopefully) forever home. Besides being the ultimate professional, Judy always has her clients' best interest in mind and will stop at nothing short of ensuring that she has everything completely covered. We were absolutely amazed how honest Judy was when looking at properties together. She never rushed or tried to encourage a hasty purchase (or sale) to score a quick payday. It was quite the opposite actually, since Judy hit the brakes on a couple of properties she didn't think were wise to pursue. We can truly say that we trust Judy 100%, and that her experience, determination, and awesome personality make her a perfect fit for us. Judy went from being yet another agent in the LA real estate jungle to an AMAZING friend. read more

Judy was our go-to expert when we were looking for our first home. She knows the area, knows the comparable properties and features and benefits of the landscape. She was a knowledgeable resource and trusted ally as we moved through the process of finding and negotiating the purchase of our home. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her, especially if you're looking for a home in the Valley or Burbank areas. Judy's been so helpful to us. read more

Judy helped us find our first home in Burbank and walked us through the process with patience and expertise. She also sold our condo in Studio City and when it came time for us to move out of LA, she sold our home right away after the first showing! She has been our real estate rock! She is kind, fair, knowledgeable, trustworthy, professional, honest, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for everything, Judy! read more

Judy helped my husband and me buy two houses. She is a very sweet and skillful lady with a golden heart. I absolutely love her and her smart way of working. She understand the importance of time, therefore she will not show you any random house. She will first understand you and your choices and then filter the houses that will best match your requirement, your taste and also is a very good house according to Market. The Best thing I like about Judy is her HONEST OPINION. She don't care about making more and more money, all she cares about is to do right what is right for you. I over looked and missed a lot of things in my both houses but nothing skipped from her eyes. The way she analyzed things and looked at every single details, shows her amazingly deep knowledge and experience in this business. She entered in our life 9 years earlier as a agent but now she is like a family to me She is an absolutely pleasure to work with and will HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY Highly recommend her. read more

I want to thank Judy Graff for making another family dream come true !!! I actually should have written this review years ago..... Judy is OUR Realtor. She has represented us in 5 home purchases and/or sales in the Burbank and Valley Glen areas. She is knowledgable and professional. I noticed that some of the other reviewers here mention her sense of humor and availability at all times.... and it made me smile and laugh... she knows real estate, she knows people, she is patient and kind. She equally can deal with a seasoned home buyer or a first time young couple or single. She has represented my parents, my husband and I, my daughters and son-in-laws and even helped with the purchase of the home my new grandson lives in ! So 4 generations live in homes that Judy helped us purchase. To those of you shopping for an agent, please look no further. Judy knows her stuff... she will represent you well, give you an education about things you should be considering. She also is great fun to go look at homes with.... She is a realist, and practical. We are all so fortunate in our family to live in quality homes that Judy Graff helped us get into....Thanks Judy. Until the next real estate transaction, I hope we actually can sit down and have a quick glass of wine sometime. Also her blog is so entertaining, she approaches the real estate ever changing world with humor and passion. read more

We just closed escrow today and I couldn't wait to recommend Judy! We had our home on the market with different agents in June and took it off because we were disappointed with the effort that they made. It was on for 60 days with 3 unsuccessful offers. Enter Judy Graff! I knew after our first conversation that she would get the job done. She is professional, she takes initiatives, and has great communication. She is obviously connected in the LA area because it seems like she knows everyone and they want to do deals with her. Our home had three legit offers after our only open house and went for more than the asking price. Judy advised us along the way and we fully trusted her. She is smart and knows her business! Please don't hesitate in calling her!! read more

We've worked with Judy for 6 years now. First, when we bought a condo in 2009 and just a couple of months when we sold said condo and purchased a house. Our condo situation was not ideal. It was unwarrantable and near impossible to sell and somehow Judy did it. It was a flawless transaction and I still can't believe we got out of it. As far as our new home, we had mentioned a couple of times we loved it overt he years as we walked by it all the time. She happened to be the agent for the people who purchased it years ago and mentioned it to us that they were looking to sell. Being that our condo was "unsellable" we thought it was a complete long shot that we would be able to sell it and some how get this new home. Apparently Judy is a miracle worker because she did it. We closed the condo and moved in to are new home all within days of each other. I cannot thank her enough for putting up with a very stressful me and making this happen. Then, on top of that she thanked us with a thoughtful gift. Judy is the real deal and she just basically makes shit happen. Thanks Judy! read more

If I could make this a 10 star review I would...we absolutely loved Judy and would totally recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in the San Fernando Valley. We found Judy through Yelp and were so happy with the outcome! She set up a daily email with all the latest listings as well as updates in case any listings changed. She took us around to see a bunch of homes and followed up with us every week either through email or a phone call. once we found our home, she was instrumental in helping us navigate the home buying process for the first time and she was very persistent and up-front with all our vendors and the buyers' agent. If you are looking to buy and or sell a home and need a reliable agent...look no further than Judy Graff...she is amazing!! read more

WOW! Judy was absolutely amazing. My fiancé and I were first time homebuyers and didn't have any idea what we were in for. Judy was both professional and honest in clueing us in on everything. She really worked hard to find us properties that fit our "must have" list. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. It probably took about 3 months from our first meeting before we were handed the keys to our new condo. Which as I understand it is really quick when it comes to turn arounds. I would definitely suggest her to anyone looking to purchase property in the Los Angeles area. Judy really knows her stuff! read more

I'm a no nonsense, look a person in the eye type of guy that appreciates someone good at their job. I doubt I can fully express to you how truly excellent Judy Graff is at hers. If not for her knowledge, kindness, determination, and understanding of me as a client and a person, I never would have been able to buy my new condo in Burbank. Even with the relatively tight parameters I had she stuck with me and never gave up. I cannot express how lucky I was to find her. She's good people. You truly get an appreciation after having to deal with some of the other realtors out there. People like Brad Korb, quite possibly the most unethical person I've ever had to deal with. When you run into those types, you will be really glad you have Judy on your side. She is the top of her profession. read more

Recently, Judy helped me sell my home in Studio City. The transaction was somewhat complicated, primarily because of ongoing issues with the buyers. Judy did an excellent job of addressing every issue that came up, always with the utmost competence and professionalism... and she never lost her "cool" during the process. She was very good at explaining every little detail so I could understand what was going on at all times. I couldn't have done it without her and I would highly recommend Judy to anyone who is about to list their home. read more

After retiring at the end of 2013, I decided to sell my Burbank home of 28 years. Luckily, after some diligent Yelp and Zillow research, I found Judy Graff. Judy is a fantastic real estate agent and a consummate professional. Judy made some suggestions that helped me prepare the house for sale, and once the house was listed, she was on top of every detail so that all phases of escrow proceeded smoothly. Judy listed my home on 03/31, and it was sold at the open house which followed on 4/7. And, it also sold for 10,000 over list! Who can ask for more than that!! It is obvious that Judy loves her work because she does it so well. Besides helping me through every step, she was even of service to the buyers of the property. I had to leave the property before escrow closed and Judy oversaw an emergency repair to a gas pipe I discovered the night before I left. I simply cannot say enough good things about Judy. She is courteous, professional, wise, and the perfect person to advise you about buying or selling real estate. I would definitely use Judy again, and I would recommend her to my friends and relatives without hesitation. Judy exceeded my expectations in every area. She also has some excellent references for professionals you might need during the process, i.e. plumber, electrician, and even a rubbish guy. 5 stars for Judy for sure! read more

Judy is a fantastic agent! She helped us buy our home 3 years ago; she made it a clear and low stress process. Even after we closed we've stayed in contact with Judy and she has been an indispensable resource as we worked on a refinance. Judy knows the market and is incredibly supportive. 6 stars for this one; she is the best! read more

Judy helped me find my dream home! I was a first-time buyer and really didn't know anything about real estate or the Burbank/Studio City market, but Judy could not have been a better teacher and guide through the entire process. Not only did she patiently work with me to find my home, she explained everything from escrow to closing. I wouldn't have my home today if it weren't for Judy. I could not recommend her more for the novice like me, or the experienced buyer -- Judy knows real estate, and you could not be in better hands. read more

Judy was fantastic in helping us find our first home in Burbank. We explored many different neighborhoods throughout the Burbank area and Judy gave us the pros and cons for each area - the local school info was invaluable. Judy always got back to us right away when we called about property listings (even on a holiday weekend!) and made sure we were able to tour potential homes before the open houses. We were very picky, but Judy stuck it out with us and we ended up with our dream home. read more

Judy came highly recommended through an in common friend. We had a shaky experience with our first realtor and were thrilled to start anew with Judy. In a matter of days we were off and running. We met, hit it off, and quickly developed a short hand to what kind of qualities we were looking for in a house. Judy was extremely helpful in prepping us about the buying process (first time buyers) and educating us through escrow. Before we found the house we ended up buying Judy was a HUGE help in navigating through a couple near misses. Thankfully we made a lot of difficult decisions that turned out being the correct ones. I don't know that we could have done that without her. We have been in our new home 3 months and could not be happier. Judy, Thank you for a wonderful buying experience!!!! read more

Judy is an excellent agent! I was a first-time home buyer with very specific search criteria. She was always there for me with the utmost patience, understanding and exceptional, professional advice. She always remembered my specific criteria and needs. I felt she truly understood what I was looking for (in great detail) and explained every step of the process to me, very clearly and precisely. She was always available and had a very personal approach. She truly has her client's best interest at heart. She made the process a smooth one! I had the luxury of time while searching for a home - she was extremely patient with that and often advised me to steer clear of certain properties that I may have wanted to make the move on (always for excellent reasons that did not occur to me). Judy clearly loves her job and is highly talented at it. Toward the end of my closing process, I also had the pleasure of working with agent Gary Steinberg (from Judy's office at John Aaroe group), Gary is also a top-notch A+ real estate agent - highly recommended! Judy is a great agent and I know you will agree! read more

When we decided to move to Sherman Oaks we depended on Yelp, and boy were we pleased! From our first meeting at Jinky's through at least 20 homes to our current jewel of a home Judy was honest, hardworking, knowledgable, and kind. From helping us narrow our focus to determining valuation to being a shoulder to lean on, she was ALWAYS there. When we finally found THE home she worked it like it was for herself, contacting the sellers' agent daily, attending multiple house showings, even encouraging us to write a letter to win them over. Seven bids, a few over ours, and we were the buyers. Because of Judy. Of course she was present at every inspection, telling us what was important and saving us money along the way. She even helped with the sale of our previous home, without prompting or monetary gain. We now consider her a friend. We have purchased many homes over the years but NEVER with the kind of involvement and guidance that Judy provided; we cannot recommend her more highly. read more