We're incredibly grateful to have worked with Tyler From the start, he was very professional,…read moreattentive, and genuinely invested in helping our family find a home that fit our needs. This wasn't just about buying a house--it was about finding a place to build our future, and Tyler truly made that possible. His knowledge of the market, responsiveness, and ability to negotiate a great deal made all the difference. Even in a competitive market, he stayed committed, patient, and always had our best interest in mind. We never felt like just another client--he made us feel prioritized every step of the way. Thank you, Tyler for making this chapter of our lives so special. We couldn't have done it without you!

Unfortunately, my experience with Cameron Carlson was great until it wasn't. I wouldn't be able to…read morerecommend this real estate agency.. My experience with Cameron was great until it wasn't. He went completely ghost and did not put in the contract with the sellers that they could take the pots in my front porch. They were there the day before for the walk-through. Cameron mentioned the sellers would be taking some plants,(he should have put that in the contract if the sellers wanted to keep) come to my surprise the day I get the keys. The two front plants are completely gone! Completely unacceptable also during the inspection as well many things were missed, and Cameron and his team recommended this person.. This is from my personal experience

This company is amazing. I made the decision to move from Ohio to California over a year and a half…read moreago (uncertainties and fear to follow). With that being said, where you are going to live is a huge variable in how your life is going to play out. And let me tell you, the people at Balboa Property Management made this variable flow as well as it could've flown. Artie was our realtor and he is someone I highly recommend dealing with. He is someone who will make you feel cared for and taken care of. He is not someone who is just trying to make a sale, he actually cares. Balboa Property management made life so much easier than it could've been. Thanks guys!

We hired Balboa Property Management to handle our rental for the past two years now.  They made the…read moreprocess easy and straightforward. Aaron and his team are quick to answer, friendly, and trustworthy.  We always felt like we were in good hands, they are top notch.

We had a great experience working with Martha at AllView Real Estate. She was professional,…read morefriendly, and always communicated clearly and promptly throughout the entire application process. Martha made everything feel simple and organized, answered our questions quickly, and helped make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We truly appreciated her support, attention, and positive attitude. We highly recommend Martha to anyone looking for a responsive and reliable real estate professional. Thank you, Martha, for helping us secure our new home!

I work with Michelle, Mark, and Brenden at AllView Property Management as one of their vendors, and…read morethey are always great to work with. They understand the ins and outs of the services I provide, communicate clearly, and make coordination easy. Michelle has been very responsive on email, Brenden always answers the phone when we need something, and Mark is quick with approvals and follow‑ups on projects. Working with their team makes the process smooth for everyone, including their residents and clients.

We had an exceptional experience working with Devin and Courtney and the Lucas Real Estate Group…read morefrom start to finish. As someone with real estate professionals in our household, we were very selective about who we trusted with this sale--and Devin and Courtney exceeded every expectation. From day one, they brought clarity, strategy, and a truly hands-on approach. They helped us think through the property's potential, coordinated thoughtful improvements, and guided us on where to invest time and money to maximize value. Nothing felt generic or rushed--every step was intentional. What really stood out was thier negotiation skill and steady leadership. When lower offers came in, they held firm, stayed patient, and never lost sight of the bigger picture. Their confidence and experience paid off, resulting in an excellent outcome and a smooth, stress-free closing. If you're looking for a team that is proactive, strategic, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your success, we can't recommend the Lucas Real Estate Group highly enough.

We had an exceptional experience working with Devin and Courtney and the Lucas Real Estate Group…read morefrom start to finish. As someone with real estate professionals in our household, we were very selective about who we trusted with this sale--and Devin and Courtney exceeded every expectation. From day one, they brought clarity, strategy, and a truly hands-on approach. They helped us think through the property's potential, coordinated thoughtful improvements, and guided us on where to invest time and money to maximize value. Nothing felt generic or rushed--every step was intentional. What really stood out was thier negotiation skill and steady leadership. When lower offers came in, they held firm, stayed patient, and never lost sight of the bigger picture. Their confidence and experience paid off, resulting in an excellent outcome and a smooth, stress-free closing. If you're looking for a team that is proactive, strategic, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your success, we can't recommend the Lucas Real Estate Group highly enough.

Big shout out to Balboa Realty! Thank you for setting up a vacation property for my family when…read morethey came to visit. From booking to checkout everything was seamless. Great website to search availability and personal service when needed. Thanks guys, will definitely use your business again!

Horrible enough to leave my first negative review in yelp. My realtor Alex screamed at me and…read morestarting interrogating me after I asked the basic question of the lease termination policy in case something unforseable happens for an apartment that I was about to sign on that day, and I was already approved for. Good thing I didn't because right after that he cancelled my application. So if you like being treated baldy and having your application fee stolen by a scam company that doesn't actually have the rental for you, this is for you. Funnily enough another bad review mentioned Alex and the response said we have no Alex that works here.

I recently went to one of Tim's open house events. Admittedly, that home wasn't in my price range…read morebut I wanted to ask some questions about the current market. The team was very helpful and knowledgeable, and the event was awesome! They went all out. Spoke to Tim. He talked me through what's happening in the market and also shared some off-market opportunities. I made an offer with him and now I'm in escrow on my dream home! Tim Smith is the best realtor I've worked with and would recommend him to anyone.

Tim helped me sell a home on Balboa Island about 5 years ago and we've recently reconnected as I'm…read moreback in the market as a buyer. My experience as a seller and as a buyer have been equally positive. Great marketing, communication, and results on the sale. Super professional staff. As a buyer, I appreciate Tim's market insights plus his team that's working their tails off to find off-market opportunities for me. I stand by that Tim is the best real estate agent in Orange County. Appreciate you, Tim!

I had an awful experience working with Mimi Roca as my agent. Her lazy work ethic, lack of…read morecommunication and complete disregard for professionalism cost me $200k in my property sale. On multiple occasions, potential buyers were left waiting outside because she failed to show up only to later find out she was sleeping instead of doing her job! She is rude, unresponsive and a pathological liar who does not take her responsibilities seriously. If I hadn't fired her and switched to a more competent agent my property would likely still be sitting on the market. In this competitive real estate market I should have received top dollar but instead I was left dealing with he consequences of her negligence. I am truly shocked that this company continues to employ her. If you care about your time, money and peace of mind stay far away from MIMI Roca!

Dealt with Jennifer Shaw on a unit for sale in Sea Pine Newport Beach…read more AVOID AT ALL COSTS She was rude, entitled, arrogant and generally off putting. I am writing this as a successful Caucasian woman who felt uncomfortable and can only imagine if I was more diverse or if I would have even been able to view the unit. This agent is training her daughter who is so sweet and sincere but I hope she see that there is no service delivery or trust created when your behave in the way Jennifer Shaw did - it's antiquated and it's very Karen like to wield her race as a weapon. There was no value add for her as an agent. My agent and I noticed 7 years of deferred exterior maintenance for which there is an HOA and she responded curtly. Most of the actual facts about the property were unknown by her as the selling agent. For example, did not know which hvac system belonged to the unit, unaware of basic working items like dryer vent. Her understanding of her job is to look pretty and talk down to clients similar to the old car salesman that would be so condescending that the client would overpay to prove a point. She was also very interested in if the potential was there for her to bookend both ends of the transaction and make a double commission. Shady! Lastly she is not transparent or forthcoming in communication as she knew our max price and due to a recent situation where another "Bay Area" person wrote 10 offers and then came to see them all and only purchased 1 she forced me to fly down to meet her to consider my offer and waste $880 on Labor Day weekend flight and more on travel expenses only to counter my offer at and absurd amount. Her daughter still has a fighting chance to remain human. Good luck to her.

Julia Morton is excellent at Property Management! Highly recommend her…read more She really knows the rental market on Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula

I've been here now for just over 5 weeks, during which I had…read more* Rats - exterminator set traps and sprayed * Possum or rodent scratching inside the walls near the kitchen * Possum or rodent scratching ceiling above the kitchen * Porch umbrellas are broken and rusted * Carpet was never cleaned. Still had stains from previous guests * 3 power outages * A very loud upper neighbor 66 year old woman stumping loudly * Stairs to unit above garage are very loud in third bedroom * Coin washer/dryer are rusted and sometimes don't work * The dog upstairs is running wild after every passer by * Strange noises for the past few weeks in the middle of the night * Major leakage during the heavy rains 10 days ago * Middle of the night I stumble over a glass crack pipe on toilet floor * Next morning I find some Cocaine in the same area. * The door code clearly is not secure. In talking with the rental company, White Sail Realty in Newport Beach, I was expressing that I was reaching my limit. I have not had a full night's sleep since I arrived here and it is influencing my work. Yesterday morning they initially offered me a full refund plus refund of my security deposit and cleaning fee is I moved out then. I did not want to lose the ocean view, but after thinking about it I accepted that offer, and then got an immediate response that Baylee Leavitt had actually "worded it wrongly" and that they were only offering a refund for the days left within this months rent plus my security deposit and cleaning fee. And that was it. So I endured all that crap at full price, thank you very much! I've been very tolerant given the Christmas holidays etc, but it is getting from bad to worse and White Sail Realty is sticking their head in the sand. They make and offer and once I accept they withdraw the offer. What sort of a business is this? At least try and compromise, but not this.

Stephanie has been my family's trusted real estate professional for many years, and I truly can't…read morerecommend her enough! From start to finish, she's professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely invested in helping her clients achieve the best possible outcome. What sets Stephanie apart is her integrity. She takes the time to explain every step of the buying or selling process, making what can often feel overwhelming seem seamless and stress-free. You always know she has your best interests at heart and will go above and beyond to ensure everything goes smoothly. If you're looking for someone who is experienced, honest, responsive, and truly cares about her clients, Stephanie is the one to call. Highly, highly recommend!

Excellent service, very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and respectful. We recommend their…read moreservice.

In my 25 years as a Realtor, I have never had such an inept escrow officer as Rosa Buenrostro. It…read morewas a bad experience from the get-go and my client, the Buyer, had to correct her mistakes multiple times. What an embarrassment!! Furthermore, I emailed the CEO twice and didn't get any type of response at all. There is a ton of competition for escrow companies- DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

Saminah Welker provided outstanding service and help with the sale of our office building. She is…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and made this easier than it could have been. A pleasure to work with. Can't thank her enough.