As first-time buyers, we felt completely overwhelmed before we even started. Julie Milbrodt was…read moreincredibly patient and extraordinarily responsive, and her experience was evident in every interaction--especially when speaking with the selling agent. We didn't have a large budget, weren't entirely sure what we wanted, and I wanted to see everything, which meant touring more than a few not-so-great properties. Julie gently guided us toward what truly mattered in a home, and because of her guidance, we found the perfect property. She kept reassuring me, "It will all work out," and she was absolutely right. Julie was professional from start to finish, and her experience gave her a real advantage when it came to negotiating and identifying potential issues. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to guide us through this process - Julie is simply the best!

We have bought and sold several homes with Julie over the last decade and are about to list another…read more- that is how much I recommend her. Her advice, staging, and network have always got us the best price no matter the ups and downs of the market. She simplifies the process of buying or selling and has all the quality vendors to make your home look beautiful to a range of prospective buyers. Julie offers a turnkey service - which in our busy lives, we found helpful - and really takes care of you. She is very knowledgeable on many areas of real estate and financing; I never hesitate to recommend Julie.

It was a pleasure working with Adrienne on the purchase of a new home. I was assigned to her…read morethrough Zillow Offers and I feel very fortunate we were matched. She listened to our needs and worked hard to get us what we wanted. Adrienne is super responsive, keeps you updated and explains the whole process upfront and as it unfolds. She took me to every house I wanted to see and helped me think through the pros/cons of each. She is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the buying selling process which lead to a smooth, quick purchase. She made the process enjoyable and I would recommend her to friends and family.

Being a lender, I work with real estate agents almost daily. Some great and some not so much... I…read morecan honestly say Julie Vock is one of the best ones out there! I could tell from our initial conversation after the buyers introduced us that this was going to be a great experience. She worked tirelessly showing multiple properties to her first-time homebuyers, from Long Beach down to Costa Mesa. She ultimately found them the perfect home and worked her magic to get their offer accepted against very fierce competition. Immediately after escrow opened, she was on top of things and got everyone on the same page. It was a quick 21 day escrow, so her organization and communication really made a difference. She eventually got our buyers a huge seller credit which is almost unheard of in this market. The buyers were ecstatic! Julie was there next to our buyers every single step of the day. We eventually closed right on time and the buyers told me it was such a great experience with Julie. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. She will always put you first!

Julie helped us buy and sell my condo recently, and she was friendly, fast, attentive to me and…read morewhen asked about what she recommended I do in situations, she offered the best solution. We were able to field multiple offers and she got us the best price for our home. She guided me and answered any questions I had through both buying and selling. When the buyers were slow to respond and commit, she had no problem communicating and resolving their hesitation and answering all their questions with their agent. When the opportunity comes up again to buy a future home, I will definitely be going with her as my agent for all future properties.

Repeat client here, and Sarah did an amazing job yet again! Sarah helped us find a perfect home…read moreduring the buying frenzy in 2021. We decided to sell to move to a bigger place for our family. Sarah went straight to work, coordinating everything we needed to get the unit looking beautiful and ready for the listing. She also did an amazing job navigating through unexpected, tricky situations in our transaction, and made us feel like we were in good hands throughout the whole sale process! Highly recommend!

No words can express how amazing Sarah is. In 2020, she did a wonderful job in helping us buy our…read morefirst home. Especially as it was during the pandemic, it was a challenging time, but she went above and beyond to make sure the process was smooth as possible. Recently, we wanted to sell our home, because we found a place to move for our growing family. As it was a family transaction, we had our family contact list our home. It was uneventful, stressful, and felt like it wasn't going anywhere. We decided we had to go back to Sarah. Even more than before, she did everything she could to sell our home. We went through the different layers to prep the house (staging, painting, cleaning, etc.) and then used a professional photographer to put it on the market. She would set up open houses and provide insight as to the trends, visits, and how the market was looking. We thought it would take a long time to get a buyer, but we received an offer very quickly! She guided us throughout the entire process, and escrow couldn't have been simpler due to Sarah. If you want to buy or sell a home, there is no one else I would recommened. Sarah is the epitome of what the home buying and selling process should be and she will surpass even your highest expectations. We love Sarah!

I highly recommend Lauren Friedman if you are in need of a Long Beach realtor…read more I've known Lauren personally through our kid's school for years but not in a professional capacity. My wife & I serendipitously met up with her at one of her open houses and our professional relationship with her as a buyer's agent begun. I usually hesitate to mix personal & professional stuff but in this case, it worked out fantastic. Since Lauren has known us for years and seen our life stages, I think she knew what we needed or wanted more than we did ourselves. Through her vast market knowledge and data, she was able to source for us the perfect duplex property and due to her deep experience, able to negotiate an extremely favorable deal. And throughout the entire, and at times a stressful process was a fierce advocate, looking out for us every step of the way. She was on top of every aspect of the buying process to help lead to a positive outcome. It was a pleasure to have Lauren, not only as a personal friend but representing us in a professional capacity. I'd highly recommend Lauren. And hey, maybe you'll become friends too! I highly recommend Lauren Friedman if you are in need of a Long Beach realtor. I've known Lauren personally through our kid's school for years but not in a professional capacity. My wife & I serendipitously met up with her at one of her open houses and our professional relationship with her as a buyer's agent begun. I usually hesitate to mix personal & professional stuff but in this case, it worked out fantastic. Since Lauren has known us for years and seen our life stages, I think she knew what we needed or wanted, more than we did ourselves. Through her vast market knowledge and data, she was able to source for us the perfect duplex property and due to her deep experience, able to negotiate an extremely favorable deal. And throughout the entire, and at times a stressful process was a fierce advocate, looking out for us every step of the way. She was on top of every aspect of the buying process to help lead to a positive outcome. It was a pleasure to have Lauren, not only as a personal friend but representing us in a professional capacity. I'd highly recommend Lauren. And hey, maybe you'll become friends too!

A wonderful experience! . Lauren was a pleasure to work with! She is knowledgeable about current…read moremarket trends and an expert negotiator who advocates on behalf of her clients. As a first time seller, Lauren walked me through the process step by step, making herself available to answer all of my questions. Lauren also represented me in the purchase of my new home. She listened and helped me find the condo I was looking for while staying within my budget. I highly recommend choosing Lauren as your realtor!

We feel so lucky to have worked with Samantha as our both buying and selling agent. Thanks to her…read moreexpertise, experience and dedication, we quickly sold our previous home and are now in the home of our dreams. The thought of simultaneously buying and selling can feel daunting, but she walked us through the whole process. I feel like I'd gained a friend on the "inside" who was working for me and truly looking out for my welfare. If you are in the market to buy or sell, I wholeheartedly recommend Samantha.

We first met Samantha when she showed us a house on the market back in the Fall of 2017. We liked…read moreher immediately. From that day forward, whenever we asked her to show us a house she instantly made it happen. Most importantly to us, she always followed up by obtaining and relaying the answers to every question we had on each property. In the spring of 2018, we thought we were finally ready to sell our beloved home and find a new home. She didn't just leave the search up to us. Everyday Samantha sent us listings of properties we might be interested in. She made herself immediately available to show us homes whenever we asked. She always accommodated our schedule. She never rushed us through a showing. And again...she followed through, obtaining all the information we needed on each property. When putting our house on the market, Samantha didn't make any excuses when we didn't like the first pictures taken. She brought in another photographer and got us the most gorgeous photos. She had our house on the market within a week. She and her always available and very knowledgeable assistant Sherri went through the contacts with us with a fine tooth comb. Samantha is exceedingly trustworthy. With kid gloves and endless patience, she and Sherri answered every question we had. In not the strongest sellers market, Samantha had us a full price offer within 3 weeks. Unfortunately, at that time we also had some medical concerns and it proved too much for us to handle both situations at the same time . With deep compassion, Samantha pulled us off the market and released us with kindness. So there was no doubt in our minds who we would call when we really were ready. In the late summer on 2020, Samantha agreed to put us back on the market at the highest possible asking price. She had us listed in less than a week. She refused to put a lockbox on our house and personally showed our home to everyone interested. At the same time, she took us down to the San Diego area every time we wanted to see a house we were interested in. When our house didn't sell immediately, Samantha remained focused on the uniqueness of the property and was determined to be patient and get us the highest price. In under two months she got us exactly what we wanted. She also helped with every difficult aspect of the even more unique property we made an offer on in SD. Samantha is not only well versed in everything real estate related, but she also has a background in mortgage loans and building construction. She has boundless energy. She never forgets anything. She gives you her undivided attention. Even when dealing with us, as very emotional sellers, and an extremely difficult selling agent in San Diego, she never got rattled. She personally troubled-shot every challenge. She often said to us; "I just want everyone to be happy." We knew that was her true motivation when we watched her personally go to great lengths to make sure the buyer of our home was also getting a house completely in order. Samantha didn't represent them and they didn't ask for any extras ... Samantha did everything she did for them out of the goodness of her heart. She loves people. She loves what she does. She's one in a million. We will forever be grateful to have found this wonderful lady who lovingly guided us through one of the most challenging transitions of our lives. No way could we have done it without her. Thank you Samantha. You are a diamond in the "rough" real estate industry!!

As first-time home buyers, we're so grateful for Ratana at Castillo Realty LLC. She guided us…read morethrough every step with patience, knowledge, and care. Always responsive and professional, she made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!

I've had the pleasure of working with Ratana, and she is an incredibly diligent and hardworking…read morerealtor who genuinely cares about the people she serves. Her kindness and dedication truly set her apart.

Marsha is one of the most thoughtful caring realtors I've ever met, she really thinks about your…read moreneeds and what's best for you when she's selling your home because it can be very personal for many people and you don't find a lot of realtors. If you want someone that puts your needs first when selling your home I highly recommend Marsha because she's the realtor for you.

Absolute great experience with Marsha. Assisted us with selling our townhome. Got us top dollar,…read moremade great suggestions and recommended specific changes to help us. Thanks Marsha