Looking for a highly skilled, deeply empathetic and caring realtor to buy or sell your family's home? Highly recommend Julia Montgomery! She prioritizes your needs and goals above all else and she is delighted to do so. We hired her to represent us and she found us a really special family for our beloved home of over 70 years -it was very important to us that it felt like a good fit. She was there for us from our first conversation. Leading us through making doable improvements in fluffing and prepping our home and we hit the market running! She is tenacious and diligent, constantly communicating with up to the minute updates about the current market and guiding us through to a successful close. It's a true win-win with Julia. We definitely look forward to working with Julia again, now for the purchase of our new home! read more

Kaptain/Kaptain Real Estate Group - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

We just sold our house with this team and they were fantastic! Our sale moved very quickly (they got us our winning offer in under two weeks!), but they never made us feel rushed, always taking the time to explain every step of the process. Honestly, we didn't have to do much, as they took care of about everything for us and have contacts all over town. They also helped us find a new house to rent and continue being super helpful with the rental. When we're ready to buy again, we will definitely have them help us find our next house! read more

Wow, we cannot say enough great things about Kaptain, Kaptain and Montgomery! This team, Jeff, Dave and Julia were fantastic to work with and all had expertise in different areas though worked flawlessly together. Not only did they assist in the sale of our home but also worked diligently to find us another. They were on top of every question and issue that arose. You can trust this team to take care of your biggest asset. We highly recommend them and if we have another move in us, we will definitely reach out and use them again! read more

Working with Jeff and Dave was great. We had a condo that we wanted to sell and sell quickly. With Jeff's help, we had the unit listed and had 4 offers after the first showing. They are very knowledgable, have a lot of contacts throughout the industry (which is very helpful), they are transparent about everything that is going on, and will answer any question you have, no matter how in-depth. I have dealt with agents in the past that result in YOU doing more work than you should, but these guys are no nonsense and put in so much effort. They deserve what they get paid and don't take advantage of you. They also take a no pressure approach that allows you to make informed decisions. They also use latest technology which makes everything easier than the 100 trips to an office like it was in the past. If you are looking to buy or sell, just contact these guys. You won't regret it. read more

Julia has been on every step of our long road to finding a new home. She was quick to use her resources to find out any information we were seeking. Her professionalism and consistently warm demeanor kept us positive when things didn't go our way which led us to finding a great house! Thank You Julia! read more

We recently sold a house during COVID with the Kaptains, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The house needed cosmetic work before listing, and they handled everything with minimal intervention from me and a ton of efficiency. It was a stressful time for us, but Dave and Jeff stayed cool through it all--no doubt this is related to their many years of experience and having "seen it all." We ended up selling the house for a price we were quite happy with, with an extremely smooth escrow process. read more

Jeff and Dave were awesome to work with. I live out of state and needed to sell a condo in Playa Del Rey. They provided top-notch service and I was able to sell within a week with an offer well over my asking price. I would recommend them to anyone needing to sell a property. They are very upfront about expenses with very honest recommendations. read more

My girlfriend and I started shopping for our first house in Summer of 2014. We had a couple of referrals for a realtor from our friends and had even picked one to work with, but after speaking to our lender, we decided to give Dave Kaptain a call. He was highly recommended from our lender, who had worked with him several times prior. After meeting with Dave, we decided to work exclusively with him. Dave is such a cool guy. He's down to earth, friendly, professional and was very patient with us. We called him countless times, during off hours, to ask questions and bounce ideas. Dave always did extensive research on comps and listings that we were interested in. It was evident to us that it was more important to him for us to find a home that we loved than it was to make another sale. Dave took the time to guide us through negotiations with the sellers when issues arose and always took the time to discuss in detail our options. Dave made it a point to follow up with us after we purchased our home. He came to visit us, a while after we moved in, to check how we were doing. I highly recommend Dave Kaptain. He made our first home buying experience easy, fun and stress free! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dave and Jeff. The process of finding and purchasing a suitable property was long and involved and it's a testament to their patience and work ethic that they saw us through the long haul. We were looking for smaller apartment complexes on the westside of L.A. and there was a lot to choose from and a lot of turmoil in the aftermath of the real estate bubble. Dave diligently and tirelessly pressed on when short sale deals fell through and was always on top of things. I can remember a few properties that I really wanted that fell through (due to issues with a seller/lender) and yet Dave always kept things in perspective and was always upbeat. We ended up purchasing a triplex in Santa Monica that has been perfect for what we were looking for, a great deal and Dave held everything up for the entire deal. We are so happy with the property and so thankful to Dave and Jeff for helping us out. On a side note, beyond their professionalism and tireless work ethic, Dave and Jeff are genuinely personable, perceptive and sincere guys who really do listen when you explain what you want. They are definitely incredibly knowledgeable and aggressive about going after what you want, but they were never pushy or impatient with us, which can sometimes be the case with other realtors we've dealt with. I've already recommended Dave and Jeff to a friend of a friend who's moving to the area because I have complete and total confidence in them read more

We purchased an investment property in Laguna Niguel and we couldn't be happier with the services Dave provided. This was a short sale purchase and Dave kept us informed along every step of the way. He made sure we were comfortable in our decision by always providing us additional feedback such as prior sales history, potential rental income, and other relevant information. In addition, the property already had renters residing there and Dave helped ease the transaction with them. He went above and beyond. You can tell he is clearly passionate about what he does and dedicated to his clients. He is also very knowledgeable, experienced, and trustworthy. On top of his professionalism, he is also a very easy-going and extremely nice guy...which makes working with him a pleasure. read more

From our very first phone call with Julia Montgomery, we knew that we had found the perfect real estate agent for us. Relocating from Boston, we were initially intimidated by the process of finding a new home in Los Angeles, but we instantly knew we were in great hands with Julia. Throughout the process, Julia took the time to get to know us on a personal level, asking all the right questions to help us figure out what we were looking for in our future home. Step-by-step, she guided us through the process, making it easy and even fun! From narrowing down a list of potential options that fit our requirements, to attending open houses with us, and finally, when we found our perfect place, becoming an incredible advocate for us during negotiations, Julia was wonderful to work with from start to finish. Not only is Julia professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, but she is also enthusiastic, energetic, accessible, and kind. My husband and I feel so lucky to have benefited from Julia's expertise and give Kaptain/Kaptain our highest recommendation to anyone else looking for a real estate agent in Los Angeles. read more

Jeff was instrumental in helping me purchase my first condo. The West L.A. market is highly competitive and I couldn't have done it without Jeff! He is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. He was very thorough throughout the entire process. He even helped put an offer in for me while he was out on a family vacation (which I really appreciated!) I had previously tried working with two other agents - one was too pushy and the other wasn't pushy enough. Jeff struck the right balance and it also helps that he's very down to earth, nice and personable! As a bonus, he has a lot of connections around town, and helped connect me with a great home inspector and chimney inspector, which led to a sizeable credit. I highly recommend him! read more

I recently purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills of LA. Initially I did my own research online, but soon realized I would need professional help. After reading reviews of local realtors I chose Kaptain & Kaptain. They had an impressive record and seemed to be a good fit for me. I must say that it was one of the best decisions of my life. The home search process was lengthy yet ultimately a great success. I worked primarily with Dave, but Jeff was always available when Dave was away. I was well aware of them sharing info and working as a team. Again and again I was amazed by Dave's memory of exactly what I needed. He was so patient with me as I learned--I didn't know how much I didn't know! Because I was planning a move to LA from another state I was at a bit of a disadvantage. Sellers seemed to give preference to local buyers in this competitive market, as well as to all-cash offers. With Dave's guidance on strategy we were able to come up with a winning offer on a great property. He could have sold me on an "okay" house much sooner and been finished, but instead he put in the extra time and effort needed to find exactly what I wanted, in the neighborhood I wanted, and at a price I could afford. I have complete confidence in the Kaptain team. Also, Dave offered valueable advice on practical home improvements, ways to increase the property value, which home inspections would be the most important, etc., and provided me with a list of good tested contractors, handy men, insurance agents...the list goes on. I will use and recommend Dave and Jeff Kaptain for all future real estate needs! read more

This is going to sound crazy but Dave made buying a house easy. We just closed on our house last week and Dave did his best to make the 30 day escrow period as painless as possible. Even during the last week before the official close (when it was the most stressful), he talked us through ever single thing that was happening. I would highly recommend Dave for your next home search. You will not regret it. read more

Dave is honestly the best agent anyone can ask for! He has helped me buy two homes and sell one all within a year! He is professional, attentive and most importantly honest. Dave gave me all the information I needed and also dealt with other agents, inspectors, assessors, etc for me. He really made the home-buying process as easy as it could be. Jeff is also super amazing! Dave and Jeff are a wonderful team! read more

We worked with Jeff to buy our first home. We had gone through a couple of different agents before finding him, and we weren't used to the attention and concern he paid us. It felt like we were his only clients with how fast he would reply to our queries. He worked hard to get us a good deal, always valuing our input instead of just telling us what he thought we should do. As first time buyers, he walked us through everything we needed to do, and getting us any information we needed. Overall we're very satisfied with our new home thanks to Jeff! read more

We were fortunate to work with Jeff Kaptain on the sale, purchase and lease of three separate properties in southern California. Through every transaction, Jeff was dependable and trustworthy. He safeguarded our financial interests and was aware of trends in the marketplace. We were always comfortable calling on him, texting him and meeting with him. He was always prepared, even moreso than expected. He always made time for us and knows the ins and outs of the market. He used several resources to make each avenue of purchasing, selling and leasing, a success for us. We trust him. He was always a pleasure to interact with and is knowledgable and wise about guiding us about decision making through all the processes. read more

My boyfriend and I were referred to Dave and Jeff through a mutual friend when we were starting our search for a condo. After talking to a few agents, it was an easy decision to go with Dave and Jeff given their knowledge of and experience in the LA real estate market. Throughout the process, Dave was very helpful in scheduling showings and shared his expertise on various types of listings and different neighborhoods. Jeff was always available to step in, in case Dave was unavailable. Dave was very patient with us as we were considering several different neighborhoods and types of properties. We ultimately found the perfect place and Dave made sure we successfully got through the escrow process, despite a few unexpected delays on the bank's part. Overall, I highly recommend Dave and Jeff if you are looking to buy or sell a home! read more

Jeff is the best. I cannot imagine working with anyone else. Jeff just helped us to sell a condo (the condo Jeff helped us buy 10 years ago) and to buy a townhome. We feel great about both transactions and that is due to Jeff. First, he is an expert with an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge about the real estate field, about the ins and outs of the selling and buying processes, and about the market. We consistently felt certain that we were getting sound and strategically smart advice on marketing, pricing, negotiations, and contracts. Second, Jeff has amazing emotional intelligence and used it to help us through the ineffable challenges of selling and buying homes. Jeff was always available for a phone call or a text to talk us through any concern or question we had. Also, Jeff made sure our path through the processes worked for our personalities and needs, not his. He knew how to make sure we were comfortable with our decisions and, at the same time, he helped us keep our eyes on our goals and focus on to actions the led us to those goals. Finally, Jeff has remained available with great recommendations on wonderful craftsmen who can do work we want done, and with advice on how to best approach the projects we want to undertake. We always will use Jeff for our real estate needs. We've recommend him to our family and friends, and will highly recommend him to anyone else who asks. read more

Julia Montgomery is an outstanding realtor. She truly listened to my needs, provided me with many listings and always made sure I was able to view a property the same day that I made the request, even if it meant changing her plans. She is so pleasant and attentive - a joy to work with. I have worked with many realtors over the years and none of them compare to Julia. Julia is very professional, pays attention to every detail and is in constant contact every step of the way. Julia exceeded my expectations. read more

Dave is a man you can trust with your biggest investment...a home for you and your family! We purchased our home with Dave Kaptain, the best experience ever! Dave patiently hand held us through the entire process (which was a long process because we had tons of questions) and he had all the answers. Dave is passionate and dedicated to his job and that passion and dedication comes through and makes the entire process a pleasure rather than a confusing "business" deal. And for that, I highly recommend Dave Kaptian!! When the opportunity to sale a townhouse came up, my husband and I knew that the only person we can count on and trust was Dave Kaptain. Dave helped from A to Z in preparing the property to sale at the highest value. He was our partner, family, friend and real estate agent who made the sale happen in this tough real estate market. If you are in need of a real estate agent, Dave Kaptain is your guy!! read more

Just another kudos to Dave and Jeff. My husband and I recently reentered the homeowner market and bought a townhouse. But Dave and Jeff had an extra task this round, as we bought a total fixer. After the deal closed, even more of their expertise kicked in--helping us find a great contractor and flooring company, and even weighing in on paint colors and finishes. True pros. Happy to report we're all moved in and enjoying the peace and quiet of no more remodel! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Dave & Jeff helped me with two major real estate transactions in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both deals were thorny and have required constant attention since we closed them. Dave & Jeff have been excellent advocates and trusted partners in these deals, and I rely heavily on their expertise and impartial advice. The first deal was a tenancy-in-common where we purchased a share of an apartment building in San Francisco. The seller's agent was tricky and getting the deal going was a chore, but we got it done. But the hard part started after closing, when we had to convert to condomimiums. While most realtors would not have been involved with this, Dave & Jeff pitched in -- for free. This was far beyond my expectations. We got the condo converted, which caused the value of the property to increase considerably, and we continue to maintain the property as an investment. More importantly, Dave & Jeff continue to act as sounding boards for me as I decide how to manage the rental property. Because the first deal went so well, I signed them up again for the purchase of a single family home in Oakland. This was tricky from the outset as it was a short sale with two lenders who were not going to get all of their money. Of course, the lenders were not happy about this, and it complicated issues. But Dave & Jeff took the lead on dealing with the banks, and after a few months, *poof* and the situation was resolved. Without wasting any of my time, Dave & Jeff pressured the lenders into accepting what was a very favorable and fair selling price and all of us -- the buyers, sellers, and our agents -- walked away happy. When Dave & Jeff go to the mat for you against the lenders, you'll be happy. These guys are good. They are hungry. They are ethical. And they are fun to work with. Sign them up, and you won't regret it. read more

My husband and I move often and have purchased many homes over the years. The process of finding an Agent is a scary one. We have had excellent agents and less than adequate ones. Jeff has by far been the best real estate agent we have ever had! He is a straight shooter and is not just trying to make the sale. He really listens and works for you as *your* agent trying to get you the best deal. He really knows his stuff, the area, and is beyond competent at dealing with the "drama" that can arise with the other party. I cannot say enough about how easy he made a difficult process. He found us exactly the home we wanted, in the price range we wanted to pay, and handled every aspect of the deal with calm, expertise, and the BEST communication. Go with Jeff. You will be very happy you did. read more

Dave really went the extra mile with us in purchasing our first home. There are some agents who are out there trying to keep the real estate market as alive as possible, even at the expense of your pocket book---but not Dave. He genuinely helped us figure out what was the best type of home for us and patiently helped us through hundreds of homes and 8 months of looking....when we finally found the right home it was a major fixer upper, but in a great neighborhood and great lot. He really made sure that the proper inspections were done and did not want us to rush in to releasing our contingencies until they were met (whereas the other real estate agent couldn't careless and just wanted us to release the contingencies before inspections were done). Basically, Dave wouldn't let us do anything that could financially hurt us, even if it meant the deal would fall through. There were a few very frustrating moments for us working with the sellers and their agent, but Dave really explained why contingencies were there for our protection and really was our advocate during some tough negotiations. Dave was a great resource and really answered all of our questions throughout the process. He was always reachable, trustworthy, and I felt was looking out for our best interests. We are now happily fixing our fixer-upper! read more

My wife and I worked with Jeff for over 6 months on purchasing our first home in Laurel Canyon. It was a short sale, a complicated and time-consuming process we knew nothing about. Jeff was incredibly persistent and hard-working, wrangling two banks for approvals, our mortgage lender, and the distressed seller. I'm convinced the sale would not ever have gone through had it not been for his skillful coordination of all parties. Guiding us all through the process, he was honest, communicative, intelligent, and thorough, giving real estate agents a good name and setting a high bar. We'll be using him to sell our house, if we ever want to move. Highly recommended. read more

My husband and I had a great experience working with Jeff and Dave. They were extremely knowledgeable overall about the real estate market and process. They assisted us in the sale of our home and made what typically can be a stressful event as stress-free as possible. They helped us prepare our home for open house, advertised our house through several means, and walked us through the multiple offers we received within the first few days of listing. And even better, all offers with the exception of one were above asking price! They were effective communicators and responded to us in a timely manner whenever we had questions. I found them honest, diplomatic and rational, which was much needed as the buyer proved to be difficult and we were close to cancelling the transaction. I'd give Jeff and Dave more than 5-stars if I could, as they performed above and beyond what is expected of listing agents. This is the team you want representing you when you buy or sell your home. read more

I worked with Jeff on selling my condo, which had depreciated in value. The process proved to be extremely challenging. While most realtors would have tossed their hands up in the air and walked away from representing the property, Jeff remained diligent and professional. His follow through, patience and persistance paid off and we were able to sell it. Jeff was calm, objective and supportive throughout the whole process. I felt lucky to have had him throughout this tough ordeal. We were so impressed by his work ethic and loyalty that we used him again to help us find our next home. Thank you, Jeff!!!! read more

We met Jeff via a mutual friend when we began our very long process of selling our Westside condo. He came highly recommended but what I liked most about Jeff was his "closer" mentality. He spent a lot of time getting to know the type of people we are and how we like to handle business. We followed all of Jeff's advice in prepping the condo for sale and I have to say, I was hesitant about a lot of the suggestions but in the end, they all panned out to be worth the time, money and effort we put into it. Long story short - we had ONE open house, had a number of offers and then even more offers after the Tuesday caravan. We ended up with 12+ offers all for ask and above - again, the prep work he suggested all paid off. After the offers, Jeff set up a very organized and efficient process to review and counter and by Friday of that week, we were done. That's the good news. The bad news is the prospective buyers turned out to be very difficult (their father got involved and tried to rewrite California real estate law). Jeff managed our stress, anger and volatility until closing. I'll let Jeff tell you the specifics, but we were about to walk away from the deal before Jeff settled us down, put his own sweat into the game and closed the deal. He worked tirelessly for us and navigated a very difficult escrow period while keeping us informed, level headed (most of the time!) and focused. In a town full of real estate agents, I couldn't recommend Jeff (and his brother) any more highly. Oh and btw...his wife had a baby during it all! read more

My wife and I had the pleasure of selling our Sherman Oaks condo with Jeff and Dave. They did a tremendous job marketing our property and helped guide us through the entire process. It was our first time selling and they took the time and care to make sure not to disturb us and our baby with showings while still strategic in making sure they maximized the time they had when we were out of the house. We sold at a price that was above our expectation and would hire Jeff and Dave in a heartbeat for any future Real Estate acquisition or sale. read more

Dave and Jeff are by far the best realtors I"ve worked with! This was the fifth time that I have purchased and sold a home. This experience was unique in a lot of ways. I was a victim of fraud and had title issues with my house. I wanted to sell my home but couldn't because of ongoing litigation to clear title. The whole process took about three years. Dave and Jeff were helpful through this whole process, always demonstrating extreme patience and lending helpful advice. They listed and then relisted my house three times taking it on and off the market due to my title issues. They never complained and did their best to help me navigate through my messed up situation. To make a long story short, I finally was given proper title to my home and three months later, my house was sold for a nice profit! It was a long and arduous process due to my situation but through it all, Dave and Jeff were the most professional, creative, hardworking and downright loyal realtors i've ever worked with. I highly recommend them to anyone who is serious about selling or purchasing a home. You will not be disappointed!! Thanks Jeff and Dave....you guys Rock!!! read more

Obviously buying and selling a house is stressful and emotional time. I worked with Dave for nearly a year waiting for my dream house to come on the market. He was so patient and knew exactly what I was looking for -- he spoke to builders for me, got behind the scenes info on houses, and had a real passion for the actual process. When it came time to make the purchase, he coached me through the right offer, then was a true pro when it came to closing negotiations and dealing with all the inspectors and issues that pop up. I have a busy schedule and he really took the burden off me. Selling my house was an equally great experience. Dave had a strong point of view on how much to ask, how to stage it, who to hire for what. It was incredibly thoughtful and I'm glad I took his advice as it sold for over asking within a few days of being listed. All the hard work and patience paid off. I'm so happy and appreciative. I could not have asked for a better experience! Thanks, Dave! read more

We were first time homebuyers, in a market with limited inventory and even less at our price point. Jeff and Dave were nevertheless happy to take us on, and we always felt we had their full attention and all our questions answered very quickly. We inevitably hit some snags in the process, and they were as cool as a cucumber under pressure guiding us every step of the way. What a great experience working with them. We would highly recommend them to others, and will use them again in the future if we are ever crazy enough to do this again! read more

I could not give higher praise to the Kaptain brothers. I was told by a friend that if I listened to them and did what they suggested, my home would sell fast and for a lot of money. So I did. And it did. Any they took care of EVERYTHING. Even from construction projects to getting the AC fixed, they handled it all. I never had to check up on them and they were responsive at any time of the day or night. And what I like THE MOST is that they treat their clients EXACTLY the same whether you are selling a 500K dollar house or a 5 million dollar house. They work hard for you, and are simply great people. read more

Dave Kaptain was recommended to us by a San Francisco realtor, Ruth Krishnan. We were extrememly happy with her service and she offerred to audition Los Angeles realtors. She came up with Dave's information and recommended him. Dave has exceeded all our expectations in providing the best service we have encountered in Los Angeles. We were looking for an income-producing investment property that could also serve as a family member's residence. We had been having difficulty finding appropriate listings in our price range. Dave quickly found us a range of listings and we found the perfect property for our needs. After escrow opened, Dave continued to work with us, providing inspectors and contractors, and making sure that potential complications were dealt with before they became impediments. We will recommend Dave to anyone who is looking for a great realtor in L.A. read more

I had a GREAT experience with Jeff Kaptain for the purchase of my new condo. He was incredibly helpful, courteous, timely with all paperwork, and made the whole experience so easy and stress free. I had no idea how or what I was getting into when I started the process and ultimately I am so glad that I had his help to make the transition into becoming a homeowner a stress free and completely pleasant experience. I would highly reccomend him to ANYONE looking to rent or purchase property. So thoroughly impressed! Thanks Jeff! read more

Dave and Jeff were an absolute pleasure to work with. They are honest and dependable. I worked more closely with Dave and in the end he found us our dream home. Dave was extremely knowledgable and helpful throughout the whole home buying process. My husband and I are now first time homeworkers thanks to Dave. He guided us through the paperwork and explained things simply for us to understand. He was available whenever we needed him. Dave would get us into a home we were interested in as quickly as possible. When we found our perfect house we had to bid against several other buyers. Dave guided us on the what our offer and terms should be and in the end our offer was accepted. We absolutely love our house and couldn't be happier! Thank you Dave! read more

After a very smooth home purchase, I felt compelled to write my very first review on Yelp. Jeff came highly recommended from my good friend and I can see why. I was fortunate enough to have Jeff as my realtor on my home purchase that closed earlier this month. Jeff was personable, professional, courteous, and responsive throughout the entire home buying process. I had a number of conversations with Jeff during the process where he took the time to share his real estate knowledge and experience with me with the utmost patience. In a nutshell, I had a fantastic experience with Jeff, as he looked out for my wife and me at every step of the home buying process. To top things off, Jeff continues to be a great resource after escrow closed. Our home needs some TLC so we requested referrals for various jobs inside and outside the house. I am happy to report that Jeff is well connected and has given us quality referrals. I don't plan on buying another property anytime soon. However, when I do, I plan on calling Jeff right away. In the meantime, I will be recommending Jeff to my friends. read more

My husband and I were looking to buy our first home and were referred to Dave and Jeff by a friend. We cannot say enough great things about them. They were honest, patient and, most importantly, willing to do whatever it took to make sure that we ended up with a home that we loved. Our search ended up taking a while because of rising prices (we had to keep adjusting our budget and preferred neighborhoods) and also due to a deal falling out of escrow (because of some unreasonable sellers), but through it all Dave and Jeff worked hard to make the process as pleasant as possible as they guided us through the crazy Los Angeles real estate market. They always promptly respond to texts/calls, thoroughly answered our questions (and we had a LOT), and never ever pressured us into making a decision. At the end of the day, they helped us a find a fantastic home in an awesome neighborhood at a great price. We are thrilled! What else could you ask for? read more