We have been working with Brad, his wife, and the Keyes Realty team for over a year now, and we have a lot to show for the experience! Is Brad a brusque and driven fellow? Absolutely. But do we want that no-nonsense guidance to blast through the fluff? Damn straight we do. I've leased from Keyes and they've also represented us as buyers. Throughout it all, Brad has been incredibly direct and supportive--especially when we've been caught short or faced hurdles in the crunchy world of real estate investment. If you want results without the sugarcoating, this is your team. read more

Thank you to Josh and the Keyes team for helping my husband and I purchase our first home! Despite many setbacks and a competitive market, Josh never gave up on the search, and drove to every corner of Los Angeles for us! He made sure to really understand the needs of our family and what we wanted in a home. That, combined with his knowledge of the industry and the LA market, got us the home we've been searching for. We would recommend Keyes LA to anyone searching for a home in the LA area! read more

Where to even begin... We owe a lot to the Keyes team! We closed on a highly competitive home today, and beat out what I know to be some tempting offers to do so. As first-time buyers, we worried about getting stuck in a doom loop of always losing out to all cash offers (as we did with our first agent); but Brad and Josh put their real estate acumen on display, and really came to bat for us. Though I initially feared that our (by LA standards) modest budget would make us small potatoes to the Keyes team, this fear was quickly dispelled. They made us feel looked after and were responsive to us at every step of the process. Their knowledge and experience not only helped us secure a favorable rate (that we didn't even know we were eligible for!), Brad's legal background and active attorney license made us feel duly safeguarded throughout the entire buying process. Buying in LA can be a wild ride, and an emotional roller coaster. The Keyes team was amazing throughout. I can't stress enough the number of times my husband and I said to each other, "Can you imagine going through this with anyone else??" Luckily, we won't have to! This is our squad forever. Thanks team! read more

Brad and his team are incredible! As first-time buyers looking in the Newport and Costa Mesa areas, we felt completely supported. Brad guided us through the entire selection process until we found our dream home. When it was time to negotiate, he fought hard to get us the best outcome. Honest, relentlessly hardworking, and always available, I couldn't recommend Brad and his team more highly! read more

I am really creeped out by this particular realtor group. First someone called my personal phone asking if I was interested in selling my home, listing my address over to me, without me knowing who they were.. I told them do not contact me again. Then a day or two later I received a post it note from someone named Josh from Keyes- please STAY AWAY from my home. It says no solicitors on our front porch!!! We can't afford to ever leave this home... I know it's the smallest one on the entire street and someone's perfect entry level home, but please stop harassing us. People like us are lucky that we ever had the chance to buy this home years ago and we will not be sizing up. Are you aware of the current state of things?!? Please, don't bother us again. This feels predatory. Since I've written this review I've received an email as well from this realtor on an address I don't share publicly. Truly creepy- please stop contacting me about my home I have no desire to sell over the phone, email, and by handwritten note. NO MEANS NO. *also editing to say we have been to Keyes Real Estate homes during our home search and put a bid on one of their homes they represented at one point. Not sure if that's how they got our info or they just bought it from some company but I would hesitate to give them any personal info. Don't bother people like this. No one would ever sell their house this way unless they were being taken advantage of and didn't understand how real estate works.. it's just like buying solar panels from the guy at your door. You're really going to work with the company that left you a messy handwritten post it? read more

Josh has been incredible to work with. He helped me purchase my condo and a few years later helped me successfully rent it out. Throughout both experiences, he was extremely knowledgeable about the market and provided clear, thoughtful guidance every step of the way. What really sets Josh apart is how available and responsive he is. He consistently answers calls, responds quickly to texts, and makes you feel like a priority no matter how busy things get. That level of communication and reliability goes a long way, especially if you're going through the process for the first time, whether buying or renting a property. I truly can't say enough good things about working with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great agent. read more

We highly recommend Brad and the team at Keyes Real Estate. Brad spent over a year helping us find the perfect property--a historic duplex in Angeleno Heights--and was patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated throughout the entire process. What impressed us most was that his support didn't end after the purchase. As first-time landlords, we had plenty of questions, and Brad went above and beyond to help us find renters and navigate the challenges of owning a rental property. He has continued to be a trusted resource whenever we need advice or guidance. Brad's professionalism, honesty, and genuine care for his clients are exceptional, and his supportive team made every step of the process smooth and stress-free. We're incredibly grateful we chose to work with them and would recommend them without hesitation. read more

We are very appreciative of Josh and Keyes Real Estate. We bought our home in April 2024, and we are extremely happy with our purchase. Josh is one of the nicest people we have ever worked with and always put our interests first. We were initially unsure about the location, and Josh went with us to numerous open houses. He has great insight into which homes suit your lifestyle. We eventually ended up buying a place Josh recommended at a great price. We were also very impressed by the escrow and closing process. Josh and Narine were exceptional in handling the negotiations and paperwork. They were extremely thorough and did not make any mistakes. Even after purchasing our home, Josh continues to check in on us and has also helped us obtain important paperwork we needed. Buying a house is very stressful, and you definitely want to work with the kind and reliable people at Keyes Real Estate. read more

DO NOT USE BRAD KEYES. He is absolutely the worst real estate agent I have ever come across. I had a chance to get connected from my next door neighbor while I was in the process of purchasing a home I needed someone to help with leasing my existing home. Brad not only tried to pressure me into dropping the other agent but he was trying to bully me into signing with him. More recently I reached out to Brad asking if he would be interested in renting out my home thinking we could revisit. He said I was WASTING his time. I have never had such a bad experience from an agent and I am beyond upset with my experience with him. I also found out that my next door neighbor has no plans to continue working with Brad because he is not only rude but is a jerk. Please don't give this person your business because he is so full of it and takes pleasure in ruining your day. I really hope my honest review helps folks stay away from him. Brad is among the worst agents I've ever had the opportunity to cross paths with. You will see so many one star reviews for this person outside of my so please be very wary of using him. read more

Keyes Real Estate represented us as our buyers agent several years ago when we bought our house. They were great to work with and landed us the house in a very competitive environment. Recently we started property management with Keyes. They served as our leasing agent and now are managing the property. Keyes helped us get the house ready to rent, photographed, and listed the place. We were able to it rented out very quickly thanks to them. So far the property management has been a very easy experience. They have taken care of everything that has come up and are very responsive and easy to reach. read more

Brad is incredibly knowledgeable, and you truly can't beat having a lawyer and broker in one. His expertise gave us confidence throughout the entire home-buying process. What we appreciated most was his honesty; he wasn't afraid to tell us when a property wasn't a good fit and always had our best interests in mind. He helped us avoid costly mistakes and ultimately find the right home. We are so happy with our new house and highly recommend Brad to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! read more

When my partner and I decided we wanted a vacation property in Palm Springs, we thought having a local agent there representing us would be a wise move but were sorely mistaken. It took outsiders like Brad and Josh at Keyes Real Estate to truly have our best interests front of mind and to represent us well as buyers. Working with them was nothing short of exceptional. Brad responds to every email or text practically instantly and Josh didn't hesitate to roll up his sleeves and dig up dirt to locate a buried sewer line clean-out access point during our inspection. I've had the misfortune of dealing with some pretty shady agents/brokers but the entire team at Keyes is really top notch. You won't regret working with them! read more

Incredibly Grateful for Miguel and the Keyes Real Estate Team! As first-time homebuyers, we couldn't have asked for a better experience than the one we had with Miguel and the Keyes Real Estate team. From the very beginning, they empowered us with knowledge, answered every question with patience, and guided us through each step of the process with clarity and confidence. Miguel is an absolute hustler in the best way. responsive, strategic, and relentless when it comes to getting things done. Any issue that came up, I had complete confidence that he and his team would handle it...and they always did. The whole team was supportive, professional, and clearly dedicated to making the experience smooth and successful. We are now proud homeowners and genuinely grateful to have had this team by our side. Strongly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell. They're simply fantastic. read more

Josh Stein-Sapir has the best hair in the business and, more importantly, a very high give-a-crap index. He cares about his clients and takes the time to make sure you feel supported and informed through a process that can be overwhelming. Brad Keyes is a straight shooter. His attorney background is a huge plus and gives you real peace of mind knowing he's looking out for you and making sure you don't get screwed. Together, they're a great team and people you want in your corner if buying real estate in Los Angeles. read more

Brad represented us on both the purchase of our beach home in Aptos and the sale of our home in Eagle Rock. What I really appreciate about Brad is that he is direct and takes full responsibility for the entire process. His buyer due diligence was second to none. As an attorney, he understood the process at a level I've never experienced with anyone else, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the purchase. He also helped us evaluate our financing options and secure the best deal possible. On the sale side, Brad went above and beyond. He made sure permits were properly finalized after issues left by our contractor and personally spearheaded the painting and prep of our home. He secured multiple offers and sold our house for significantly over asking. We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Brad. read more

We did not have a good experience with Brad Keyes in particular. We signed a 3-month exclusive representation agreement with his associate, Josh, who was professional and nice up to that time. Afterwards, Brad came to see our house. He walked through it as if he owned it, making snide comments and entering areas we told him to avoid because of our dog. We immediately regretted our decision to work him. We needed minor repairs and sprucing up of the house, so we understood its faults. But Brad lacked any diplomacy as he pointed them out. Keyes then sent various folks to look at our house to clean, paint, plaster, etc. However, these people provided us with exorbitant quotes. We then received enormous pressure from Keyes to use these overpriced services. We declined. Both Brad and Josh seemed upset that their cronies did not get the business. I had a various calls where they complained we weren't adequately working with them because we declined to use their people. I termed the phrase "construction cronyism" because of this experience. Keyes wanted to know who was doing the work and the cost - repeatedly asking us. They appeared fixated on these two issues. Feeling very uneasy about Keyes at this point, I told them they could see the house when our workers were done. I did not want Keyes interfering with the work. Regardless, they showed up unannounced, even though I had spoken to them earlier that day with the same message. They freaked out a worker, trying to barge their way inside. Brad then made (what appeared to me as a wildly inappropriate) statement that the worker looked like he was squatting on my property. I was out of town, but I had cameras throughout the inside and outside the house, which I had told Brad multiple times. We continued to prepare the house for sale. And Brad became increasingly rude during our calls. We questioned whether to sell the house at all - mostly for other personal reasons. When I told this to Brad, he unleashed a string of snide comments about how foolish my actions were. He repeatedly told Josh, who was also on the call, to hang up on me. I told them I was shocked that a service provider would act this way, especially one who relies so heavily on word of mouth. Brad seemingly walked away from the call, as I heard his hang-up instructions grow fainter, and Josh apologized profusely. That was the last straw. We decided not to sell the house. I would never use this agency, and I would advise my friends and Eagle Rock neighbors to avoid it as well. As the saying goes: buyer (and seller) beware! read more

Keyes Real Estate are the BEST! They have been our Leasing Agents for several years and for all of our rental properties. They are very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Having them as our leasing agents has made every lease flawless. They take care of every leasing detail and that takes away all of the stress and hassle for us, the landlord. Brad and Annie Keyes lead a wonderful team of professionals. Thank you for your great work. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Keyes Real Estate. read more

Brad will get the job done! My husband and I had previously worked with two other agents and submitted 4 offers that went nowhere. We found Brad when we posted in our Eagle Rock Facebook group asking if anyone was planning to sell their home, to keep us in mind (yes, we resorted to that given how low inventory is in Eagle Rock). Brad reached out with four upcoming off-market opportunities. We met with him at 9am on a Wednesday, viewed a few homes, made an offer by 12:30pm that same day and three weeks later we own our home! Brad Keyes will get you your home and have your back throughout the process. Especially if you're looking in Eagle Rock, he and his family live here, his office is here, his family owns multiple residential and commercial properties here...he is deeply rooted and well connected. read more

My wife and I have been working with Brad and Josh at Keyes Real Estate for the last year. They are efficient and knowledgeable when it comes to real estate and laws in LA. They have been very helpful in helping us navigate challenges around renting and selling our home. We highly recommend them! read more

Keys Real Estate, Eagle Rock California was on point every step of the way from beginning to end of selling our home. I thought I knew how to navigate this process, but I ultimately learned a lot from this team. Selling a home in today's market changed all my expectations but as soon as I accepted these changes and the Keys expert advice, our home sold above the asking price. Thank you Brad and all your team for your hard work selling our little Commerce home. It was not easy, but you remained committed and ended up pulling a rabbit out of a hat. And you proved that all properties regardless of value received the same dedication and attention. I am extremely grateful to you all. Elizabeth Y Rios (Lisa) read more

I was renting a home. I'm paying a lot of money. The owner put it up for sale and I had no idea what to do and how to go about anything and I don't lie or put up fake reviews so you could believe me or not Brad and his company were amazing From day one through the whole process with the Broker with the inspections with everything. It was very scary. I felt safe. I felt like I was his only client and they all just did me wonderfully. I recommend this company to anyone and that's no lie thank you Keyes Real Estate, Brad Keyes for all you've done for me And they are still doing for me to this day when I need something there are there for me. and I continue to trust them. read more

I have bought a few homes without an agent but never in LA. What a crazy market! After months of trying and a couple serendipitous run ins with Brad, I knew he was the agent I wanted on my side of the transaction. I liked his pace and what he brought to the table as both an investor in the area and a bright legal mind. He helped me narrow my focus and got me into every place I expressed interest same day/next day. The place I bought we were the first to view and we pushed to get it under contract immediately. It's a very special property and I I am still in awe. Should also share if it were not for Brad bringing in his lender friend as what I considered a back-up, my rate would be higher. Love the Keyes Team and the family dynamic of working with not just Brad but also his wife Annie. Her attention to detail and gentle nature brings a balance that feels completely cozy. I could not have asked for a better experience! read more

If you want to deal with the GOAT of real estate agents, then you've landed at the right spot. Brad is direct, thoughtful, communicative, and clear. Huge bonus -- he's also a real estate lawyer, so he intimately knows both sides of any deal and as a result, conducts his business with total 360 vision. He saw me through a no-fault eviction earlier this year and got me an outstanding cash-for-keys package, and then by some miracle I stumbled upon one of his listings a month later and hooked me up with my new landing spot. He's the Shohei Ohtani of the LA real estate scene and I'd work with him again anytime. Brilliant guy, A+++. read more

Brad is an attorney and also real estate broker so I felt really confident working with him and he is just very savvy and his goal was to make my goals happen. He listened and was attentive, he also knew how to interact with my crazy schedule and for that I am thankful. He is a sharp man with the sizzle I needed to find exactly what we were looking for and my family could not be happier with our experience with Brad. read more

Where do I begin? I received 25 offers and accepted a cash offer at $1 million over list price, closing within 30 days of listing. We had open houses packed with people over a targeted 2-week period immediately after the listing appeared. Brad saw the potential in my home more than anyone else and captured it in fabulous photos and a masterful description on Zillow and elsewhere. He knew my neighborhood inside and out and he knew my target buyer. He also landscaped and staged it beautifully. I have to admit, it took a huge leap of faith when he proposed a lower listing price than I had expected, but his predictions about the market's reaction were spot-on. He is focused, high-energy, and confident about potential market missteps and opportunities. I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job for me than Brad and his team. read more

Josh, Brad, and the entire Keyes team is the best in town. They were patient with us while we searched together for the house that was a perfect fit. They always go the extra mile and will help you through the entire process. read more

We worked with Josh at Keyes and can't say enough about how great of an experience it was. Josh is an incredible agent to work with as a first-time homebuyer -- knowledgeable, patient, and communicative! By the time we reached our closing date, he felt like as much our friend as our realtor, and we look forward to working with him and the Keyes team again in the future. read more

Josh Stein-Sapir and the Keyes group are an excellent real estate group. They were very prompt in hearing my concerns about negotiations and market strategy. Their follow-up was very much on point as well and they worked well with my preferred lender. I've dealt with a number of real estate agents and Josh is one of the two or so that are at the top of their game. read more

I cannot imagine a real estate scenario that the Keyes team cannot handle. There is attention to detail across the board, along with the patience and creativity it takes to help newbies like us navigate a wild market like Los Angeles. You can trust Keyes, and that is everything for this really big important stuff. read more

Brad and the entire team at Keyes Real Estate are amazing! They not only helped my husband and I find and purchase our dream home but they also made the process of leasing our condo seamless! Brad's experience as a seasoned agent tied with his expertise as a real estate attorney clearly set him apart. He is professional, he is detail oriented, he is honest and he made the process of buying a home seem easy. Brad remained diligent, responsive and thoughtful at each juncture. In fact, because of his tenacity we were able to place and have our offer accepted prior to the first open house! Brad will find you your dream home and through the entire process you will feel valued and heard. We couldn't be happier with our new home and we are incredibly thankful to Brad and his team for making it happen! read more

Josh and the Keyes team helped me and my husband sell our house while we already moved to another state. Josh was our main point of contact. He is kind yet sharp. The team is very organized. We listed our house during the time that the market was shifting. Josh was able to quickly pivot and restrategize. They have built a system to effectively handle every aspects of the transaction. Together, they took care of everything. And at the end, we were happy with the price and the Keyes Team. read more

Brad and team are simply the best. Always love their professionalism, honesty and clarity navigating the home buying and selling process. Highly recommend working with them! read more

My husband found Keyes Real Estate on Google Reviews as they had the highest reviews amongst any other real estate agencies in LA. We managed a 10-unit apartment in Orange for the past 10 years and was ready to sell and get into something more up-scale and profitable. We got in touch with Brad Keyes and met with him and Josh at our property. Thus began the start of our 1031 exchange process which was completely new to us but Brad and Josh facilitated the entire process seamlessly. They advised us with their knowledge and expertise of the market every step of the way and instilled confidence in us as our representatives and as a result, they were able to successfully sell our property at asking and close the deal in a timely manner! Thank you to Annie who cares for Marketing and Operations and Narine who is the Director of Compliance, as they were also vital to the sale of our building. After the sale, we quickly moved onto searching for an exchange property to purchase. This was a challenge at times due to the competitive nature of the current market but we were able to identify a property we loved in Los Angeles and entered escrow under asking, thanks to the team. We closed on the property last week and we're very pleased. What sets Keyes Real Estate above other agencies is that they are a full one stop shop. Brad and Josh were not only our agents but they were our advisors along with a great team behind them. They are responsive, reliable, diligent and they CLOSE! We highly recommend Keyes Real Estate for your buying and selling needs. You won't be disappointed! We have also hired them for our Property Management needs so I will return for an update on the property management end in the future. read more

It was great to work with Josh. He is on top of his game--always listing to the client's needs, budget, and questions. We relied on Josh to help us think through the value of the house, negotiate properly, and get us the best deal possible. In addition, he actively reaches out to ensure we are settling well and supported in the process. Thanks, Josh, we appreciate you! read more

In selling our family home, it was an absolute pleasure to work with Josh. Hard working, smart and professional, he guided us smoothly every step of the way. Thanks to Josh, our house looked fantastic when it went on the market, and sold virtually overnight. Every single detail was handled perfectly, a credit to Josh and to everybody at Keyes Real Estate. Five stars! read more

We put my mother's house of 60 years on the market after excellent guidance for the preparation of the property. We had several offers, including the final offer, the first day. Josh was wonderful and we felt that there must have been at least two of him because his attention to detail was extraordinary! The entire Keyes team was lovely. Highly, highly recommend for your real estate needs! read more

Keyes is by far the best experience we've ever had with real estate transactions and we've sold eight properties. Brad, Josh and their team go the extra mile to provide non-stop service, vast real estate experience, and great salesmanship. Our property was sold in record time for more than the asking price!!!! Josh had an array of resources for staging, clean out, painting, gardening, and all of the Keyes team worked round the clock to wrap up this sale in a month. They are realtors who are supportive, professional, very knowledgeable, and responsive -- day or night. If you are seeking a realty team who can go the extra mile, Keyes can help you no matter what area to want to purchase or sale. read more

First time buyer: Closed May 2024! I'd like to take a few moments to publicly thank Brad, Annie and the whole Keyes Team for being a fantastic partner during my first time home purchase here in LA! I worked primarily with Brad himself, and I can not recommend him highly enough to any prospective buyer. Brad is a serious realtor, and I was a very serious buyer - determined to enter the LA housing market after being locked-out since the pandemic. I knew exactly the kinds of properties that I wanted to view, and what was important to me. With that in mind, Brad guided me through the best neighborhoods and streets. His guidance regarding best practices, offer submission, negotiations, and more - was absolutely invaluable to me. Brad went out of his way to accommodate my questions, concerns, and fears - and ultimately to re-educate me to become a strong and confident buyer. Like others have stated in their reviews - Brad also put me in contact with a fantastic lender who got me a far more competitive interest rate than what was being offered by other mainstream lenders. This alone is worth hundreds, upon hundreds of dollars per month! Buying a house as a single person can be an extremely daunting and lonely task. But with Brad, I really felt like I had somebody who was looking out for my best interests. I can hardly believe that there are new buyers out there who are considering buying a house with no representation. My advice to all buyers: Buying a house in the Los Angeles market is probably the most difficult financial transaction that most normal people will make in their lifetimes. So make life easy for yourselves - and hire Keyes. read more

Many thanks to Brad and the folks at Keyes Real Estate for their awesome and efficient help in finding great tenants for our home on the Westside in Santa Monica. They were incredibly helpful and patient in providing guidance and managing the transaction from start to finish. We received clear and timely communication throughout and their local knowledge and expertise assured us we were in good hands. We are super grateful and happy to have worked with them and would highly recommend Keyes Real Estate in any capacity, wether buying, selling or renting your property They get it and get it done!! Thanks much to all the folks at Keyes read more

Josh Stein (of Keyes Real Estate) found me a fantastic tenant for my property in only a few short weeks. He's an ace and I can't recommend him highly enough. Attentive. User friendly. Quick to respond to text and email. He also found my friend a great house on the buyer side so they really are full service read more