After looking for several realtors online for a cross-country move, and being deeply disappointed…read morein the first few we talked to, my wife and I despaired that maybe this grand idea of moving from Maryland to Orange County, CA was doomed. Then we found Jennifer Matsumoto. Instantly, Jennifer spoke our language and really listened to our concerns and parameters for a new home. She explained what we would have to expect in the OC market and set us up with one of her team, Lorraine Racacho, who was fabulous. Jennifer and Lorraine were both fully engaged throughout the home search and purchase process, and their guidance was SO VALUABLE. In the end we landed an excellent place in a great neighborhood and we're so excited for the move. Highly recommended, 10/5 stars.

My wife and I did tons of research on choosing a realtor for purchasing our first home in South…read moreCounty, and it came down to Jennifer and another local realtor. We spoke to both of them a number of times and asked countless questions. Jennifer was the obvious choice for us and we couldn't be happier. Jennifer and Liz were extremely responsive, even before officially taking us on as clients. They always responded to our messages or calls and kept us in the loop every step of the way. As this was our first home purchase, they answered every "stupid" question that we had with clear, detailed answers and were always happy to hear from us. They were also very communicative with the seller's agent and had no problem reaching out to the seller for any question we wanted answered. They were sweet with us and held our hands along every step of the way but aggressive and confident when we needed it. They put together an offer for us very quickly and were even able to get us almost $10k in seller credits during closing. They were extremely knowledgeable and experienced which is something we really appreciated as first time home buyers. They also had an entire rolodex of qualified individuals that they trusted and recommended to us when we asked for recommendations. They gave us recommendations for both a lender and an inspector, both of which were just as fantastic as Liz and Jennifer. If you are first time home buyers looking for an incredible team to guide you and educated you through this complicated process, please call Jennifer - she will be happy to help!

If you want a real estate agent who actually cuts through the red tape and gets the job done, look…read moreno further than Kendall. She is an absolute driver who focuses completely on the end result and knows exactly how to keep a deal moving forward. Instead of letting the process get bogged down in unnecessary delays, she is incredibly proactive--constantly checking off boxes, solving problems before they even arise, and keeping everyone on track. She handles all the logistics with total precision, making what is normally a stressful process feel completely seamless. She is sharp, efficient, and fiercely dedicated to delivering results for her clients. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

I had the pleasure of working with Kendall to sell my home. It was a very difficult process, as…read morethe Buyer kept requesting extensions. She helped me prioritize what was important by finally getting to the finish line, but was able to get financial considerations for the delays and inconvenience. She was always available when I needed her, stayed in touch with me on her vacation, and kept me in touch with all of the conditions I needed to meet, as well as keeping tabs on the buyer. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a professional, knowledgeable, and hard-working agent to get them to the finish line of any real estate transaction.

I struggled with how to write this review in a way that left out all the dirty details, but…read moredemonstrated why and how much I valued and appreciated my realtor during and after this process. I struggle now as I write this. But I will write in nevertheless. Simply put, Danielle faced challenges that no realtor should have to face, much less endure repeatedly, in order to adequately and professionally represent her clients during the sale of my prior house. But, Danielle did so. And she did so with grace, patience, and respect. I fully understand that my review does not sound like the review of a realtor, but this sale was not your typical sale in any way. I find it hard to express in words how much Danielle helped me as a client, and as a person, during this process. She was always willing to talk things through and work together to come up with solutions, to bounce ideas off one another and to come up with the best approach. She was always prepared when an unexpected, or predictable, curveball was thrown by one of the parties involved in the sale. I have sold and bought a house before and I know buying or selling a home is stressful, but this sale was a nightmare. Danielle helped me make it out of that nightmare, and for that I am forever grateful, and would recommend her to anyone. She is a great realtor and a solid human being.

A few months ago we found ourselves in a very tough spot and had to make the decision to put our…read morehouse on the market. As anyone who has sold or bought a home knows, the whole process can be pretty daunting on a Good day! I contacted Danielle and explained our situation. At the time we were pursuing a couple of different directions, which included the possibilty of staying in the home or putting it on the market. Danielle was SO accomodating and understanding of the stress we were both under. She immediately set to work pulling together comps in the area, checking them diligently as some of them were actually listed wrong with MLS, presenting us with a very comprehensive plan of her marketing strategy and at the same time, listening very carefully to what OUR goals were. She was 100% ewith immaculate attention to detail. I especially appreciated that she lives locally and understands the unique aspects of this location. We went back and forth at least 3 times, getting ready to list, and then telling her we needed another week, then calling again and telling her we were ready to list again. She was supremely patient about all of this uncertainty and plugged along on her end, making sure she had everything in order in either case. As it turned out, we didn't end up having to list the home and honestly I felt terrible having to tell Danielle that we weren't going to sell after all, especially after the immense amount of work she put it. Her response was incredibly kind. She essentially said that she was happy for us and that we had to do the right thing for our family, and that if it were her own home, she would feel the same way about having to leave it. That was precisely what I needed to hear. I cannot recommend this hardworking, kind and bright woman enough. If the time DOES come for us to sell our home, we would definitely call her again.

I highly recommend Natalie for all of your OC home buying and renting needs. We met her a few years…read moreago when we needed help with putting our beautiful condo on the market for rent. She was able to seamlessly line up viewings and offers and we signed the lease within a week with AMAZING tenants. She has since remained on as our property manager and has helped us renew the lease without any issues. We couldn't be happier with our choice to have utilized her expertise!

Huge thanks to Natalie Wang and the team at Hearth Property Management and Realty for making my…read moreapartment hunt so much easier! Natalie was super patient, responsive, and genuinely cared about helping me find the right place -- not just any place. She listened to what I wanted, kept me updated every step of the way, and found me a spot that feels like home. Couldn't have asked for a smoother experience. If you're looking for someone who actually gets it and makes the process feel less overwhelming, Natalie's your girl!

Simone is fantastic! Her knowledge of the community is impressive, and she was able to use this to…read moreour advantage. She is incredibly organized and always kept me informed. I would recommend her without reservation.

We (Sara and me) have worked with Stark Team (Simone, Elaine, and Don) to buy our first house! It…read morewas an amazing experience! In short, we can say that the Stark Team are extremely professional, expert, and supportive! Let's write in some details. About us: - We bought our house in this pandemic situation in a market with limited inventory. The market was very competitive due to low interest rate. We were the first-time buyers with low down-payment. It was a bit hard to compete. About Simone: - She is very smart. She could find out what type of property we were looking for after a short period of time in spite of the fact that we were picky buyers. She understood our criteria very well and saved our time. - Sometimes, we were very demanding but Simone took care of us with patience. She never ever complained. - We gave up once but she did not! In the whole process, she motivated us by checking the market consistently and updating us. - Simone was very professional and extremely punctual in all our visits. She was available to talk whenever needed. She was excellent in communication with other agents. - Any property we wanted to visit, Simone could set up the appointment quickly (in less than an hour). When we wanted to visit several places, she could arrange the times in a very convenient way for us. Also, she always set up the covid-19 forms to sign electronically before the visits. - Simone recommended a very good lender officer to us. She knew her and worked with her as well. We were lucky to work with her recommended lender officer because we got the loan with a competitive interest rate compared to other four lenders that I checked. About Stark Team (Simone, Elaine, and Don) - When talking about the Stark Team, you can think of very supportive family members. They always gave us helpful information and helped us with any question we had. - They were always trying to take care of us and to protect us when something unusual happened. - Elaine is very knowledgeable with extensive experience. She made it clear to us every step. She communicated well with us, with the seller agent, and with the escrow officer. Elaine is really an expert in her field. She was very responsible and professional. - The team of these three professionals (Simone, Elaine, and Don) had always answers to our questions/concerns. They were updated with rules and regulations especially in this pandemic situation. - Don is an expert who can analyze the inspection report technically. When he talks to you and explains to you the report and gives you the solutions, you will trust him. As an engineer, I really liked the works he did for us. He helped us to understand the details of the inspection report and also helped us to fix some of the problems at our house after we moved. Finally, we bought the house with the help of Simone, Elaine, and Don! Also, we found LOVELY, TRUSTABLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and HONEST friends.

Mindy has been my property manager for the entire 5yrs I have been a tenant. Although I did not…read morehave many issues while living there, the few issues I had were promptly handled and Mindy communicated quickly and professionally. It's nice to know that if you have a problem, someone is there to help you! Thanks Mindy.

Melinda is a pleasure to work with. I have worked with her for a number of years in her capacity as…read moreboth a property manager and as a broker. Always on top of the situation, great follow up and execution. Always with a smile and a great attitude. I recommend her without any hesitation.

She works incredibly fast and efficiently, super knowledgeable- feels like almost all of my friends…read morefound their home through her. You won't be disappointed, work with Lily.

Lily was responsive and professional. When i contacted her initially- she was quick to reply and…read moretalk. She knows the neighborhood and really has a good feel for potential buyers and their commitment to making a bid. For the cost, she was really a great benefit in getting my home sold. Also what was great was she knows how to market a home to potential buyers. I was thinking to do a lot to refresh the home, but she really gave good opinions on what will sell. Dependable, knowledgeable, and worked so hard to make the sale happen.

Working with Steve was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He represented both me and the…read moreseller, and still managed to keep the entire transaction smooth, fair, and incredibly efficient. His communication was always clear and timely, and he handled every detail with complete professionalism. What really impressed me was how fast he moved--Steve kept the process on track and made what could have been a stressful experience feel easy. You can tell he genuinely cares about his clients and takes pride in delivering great results. If you're looking for someone who is honest, knowledgeable, and can get a deal closed quickly, Steve is the guy. Highly recommend!

As a first time homebuyer, I was really daunted by the process and it could have been extremely…read moreoverwhelming had it not been for Sandy Tang! She really listened to what I was looking for and some of my criteria and she definitely helped me figure out what was feasible for my budget and didn't send me absurd listings outside of my price range (like others did). She worked really well with my lender and took care of all hiccups along the way to make it as easy as possible. She offered really great insight and sent me resources that I needed and just generally went above and beyond for us and we really appreciated her so much! We've stayed in touch since closing as we are looking to upgrade in the future and I cannot wait to work with her again.