I don't normally do reviews, but when I do...they're really bad or AWESOME. Here's our story. Hubby is a Veteran, I have property in my name. We married, moved away. Property is co-owned by my widowed mother who still lives in the home with all my other family members. Now...here's where it got difficult. We wanted to buy a home, many lenders we were referred to saw our situation and didn't want to risk research. They gave me alternatives such as sell the property, rent the property etc. Not going to happen. Mom and family are not going homeless because I want to buy a house in San Diego. Yes, I bought a house in San Diego and McLeod and Associates helped my family. Mia has been a friend since elementary school. I was doubtful to ask for assistance since it's been some time we've ever spoken to each other. When I contacted her, she was VERY PROFESSIONAL with NO JUDGEMENTS. I mean, just as a business professional should be. She took my information and her team basically never gave up. I was given options, but when I said "no" they said "OK", moved on but never told me that they couldn't help me. Other lenders took my "no" then closed the door and said they can't do anything because "banks are really strict now." Her team never closed the door. It took time, patience and skill, but they pulled through. They worked with my file for a year. I even told her, if she can't get someone to approve us, then it's fine. Did they even give me a hint that they couldn't do anything? NOPE, they kept trying and looking and researching. That was exactly what we needed. The team is very upbeat and personable. You don't get that "oh, speak to my manager" type service. If I spoke to Darwin, Mia would follow up. If I spoke to Mia, then Marlyne would follow up. Her business is transparent and she is very good at keeping her client's information confidential. Long story short, we were pre-approved with a VA LOAN and since she's Ms. Popular she referred us to Team Balch (Tina Balch and Judy Chung) in San Diego. EVEN HER CONTACTS ARE AMAZING! The relationship she has with her team is family-oriented. I'm not a Real Estate Guru, nor the best Business Major in the world, but I'm a very picky and honest person who will tell you in your face what is up. I've dealt with many banks, salespeople and Realtors (this experience has honestly been a journey and learning experience). This team truly lives up to their Ninja title. From pre-approval, escrow, then closing...they were working. They even did it with a smile. Follow her team on Facebook if you are looking for a Realtor. You'll see the type of personalty you will work with. They are excellent at what they do and I am honestly not the type to write essays on YELP, but this team is worth my essay writing time. Mia, thank you. Len, keep knockin. Darwin, I love your enthusiasm. Marlyne, stay sweet and Eileen, Hi, it's Tara Robinson...again. =) read more

The Mcleod team what can I say... We all first met at FPAC at there booth they were so inviting that it felt like we were family which I value very much. After a year or so and a couple of realtors I felt I wanted to give up because it was just that frustrating. Then I received a call a little after the holidays (2015) by Mia on how the family and I were doing which was really nice of her. That call was the sign that The McLeod team was the real estate services we wanted to use. The fact that they are like family was so comforting. A few months after "The Call" we were able to find a cozy home to call OURS. A big shout out to MIA, DARWIN, KARLA and TEAM...There services are TOP NOTCH... So I HIGHLY recommend THE MCLEOD TEAM!!! read more

McLeod and associates were extremely efficient, detail oriented, respectful and caring through the process of my parents selling their home of 30 yrs. I greatly recommend them to anyone out there read more

I've been working with the Mcleod team for over 8 years now and I've seen their continuous growth as a result of what they do. I am a service provider in the industry and I follow up with their clients to ask them how their transaction went. I always get a resounding GREAT JOB! Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, etc. The Mcleod team has an amazing ability to make their clients their friends, often getting gifts from their clients. If your ready to buy a home or sell your home, look no further! read more

My wife and I had a terrible experience trying to sell our house for the first time. We were locked in on our listing agreement for one whole year by our agent who happened to be a family friend. We didn't question the term of the agreement since she is a friend of the family and had complete trust that she had our best interest at heart. Needless to say, she didn't and we are no longer family friends. After our listing agreement expired, we were apprehensive about putting our house back on the market. We did a lot of research and decided we would interview a few realtors. When Mia and Leonard came over, they were very friendly and professional. They handed us a beautifully prepared booklet that was very informative about what we need to know about selling our house. We had a good feeling about them and after narrowing it down to two final candidates; we felt more comfortable with Mia and Leonard and decided to go for it! Not only were they our selling agent, we decided on having them as our buying agent as well. After two weeks from our initial meeting, our house was sold and a week after that, Mia and Leonard found us our beautiful home! After the difficult time we had with our first real estate agent, we just about lost faith in realtors but Mia and her team restored that faith. Not only did McLeod & Associates make selling and finding our new house very easy, they also made it extremely fun and we can't wait until we get a chance to work with them again. read more

We were ready to sell our home in Spring 2017 in College Park, Chino, and were overwhelmed with the idea of choosing a realtor (there are SO MANY OUT THERE). I first heard of Leo Mendoza on our neighborhood Facebook page, and kept his contact information. After interviewing several realtors (some included close acquaintances) , it was clear that Leo and the McLeod team were the perfect match for us, as Leo was clear in explaining the process, was GENUINE in his approach, offered the most value for our dollar and time, and would produce the best advertisement materials for our home. We could not have been more satisfied with our choice. Leo was HIGHLY responsive via communication methods we agreed upon, gave excellent guidance, and produced jaw dropping online marketing materials which just blew us (as well as friends and family!) away. It resulted in not one, not two, but MULTIPLE offers, some far over asking price. I believe higher powers lead us to this phenomenal individual, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to ANYONE at anytime. I am open to any questions you have about this realtor and our positive experience with him-- don't hesitate to message me. And, if you're reading this, thank you, Leo! read more

The McLeod team made our first time homebuying process a piece of cake. Darwin was in frequent contact with us every step of the way and broke down every piece of information for us. He referred us to all the right channels whenever we had questions. He made sure we felt comfortable and understood everything. The McLeod team were always readily available during escrow and we could not have asked for a better realtor team. We highly recommend Darwin and the McLeod team! read more

This is my second review of Mia and Team. I'm a loyal client and friend. I first started working with Mia and her team back in 2014 on our condo purchase and then again this Oct. 2018 for another home purchase. Yet again, Mia and her team Len, Darwin & Eileen delivered exceptional customer service - providing constant updates and consistently checking-in. It was a very busy time for me and they have managed not just our home buying process, but also me. I was multi tasking - signing documents, conditions, etc. while I'm on meetings and I could have not done this deal smoothly and on time without them. I am extremely grateful to them for getting us this house. It was an unplanned purchase, was on multiple offers and Darwin pulled it through for us - from the advice to the next steps and to what I need to do immediately and what can wait, even to utilities set-up and contacting HOA and even after we moved in! How awesome is that?! I know I've said it before but I have to say it again, what you have with them is customer service at it's best!!! I have and will continue to recommend them! Again, Mia, Len, Darwin & Eileen - thank you so much for everything! It was not just the home purchase process, but all the other extra effort you put in to make your clients happy. All your clients are really VIP :-) Keep it up ninja realtors!!! read more

Mcleod-assoc was absolutely efficient, aggressive, professional, and compassionate the way they carried me, my daughter, and grandchildren through the purchase of their first home. I highly recommend this team for any real estate transactions. read more

My fiance and I are so lucky to have taken our friend's recommendation to look up Mia and the McLeod. We first talked with Mia and Len, who really impressed us with their knowledge in the real estate process. From our first conversation, we knew we didn't have to look any further for a real estate team. We hired the McLeod team as sheepish, milquetoast first-time home-buyers and by the time they worked their magic, we blossomed into assertive, confident home-owners. Darwin was not only our stylish home buying manager but a hardworking, no B.S. straight shooter who fought for us each step of the way during our home-buying process. His relentless resolve and work ethic was apparent when retrieving critical answers from the sellers and his professionalism and expertise calmed us down at our most anxious moments. Darwin displayed a never-ending patience with us despite answering the same questions for the sixth or seventh time and his level of communication always kept us up to date and informed. But what really mattered most to me and my fiance was his sincerity. Darwin shared our goal in finding a home to raise our family and grow old and was driven to accomplish this for us, and he succeeded. This was one of the most complicated and daunting experiences, but Darwin and his team was so poised and accommodating it made buying our first home a breeze. Giai Lu served as our broker, and he was very easy to work with as we searched for a loan that fit our needs. We cannot convey how appreciative we are to have a team work so hard for us. I highly recommend working with their team. read more

This group is on point! As a first time home buyer, I initially felt pretty lost in the process. However, their attention to detail, patience, organization, persistence made all the difference. I interacted with Darwin the most, but it is clear that they operate as a team. I highly recommend this group to anyone looking to buy/sell a home. read more

This is my first and perhaps only written recommendation on Yelp. From the initial phone call to Mia and her Team, they were patient in determining our needs as homeowners. They provided the best service in our first time selling a house. While putting a house on the market can become complicated, they made every step of the process as simple and understandable as possible. The professionalism that everyone displayed is comparable to none - from the amazing video of our home to the expedient work completed by every team member up to when we left our house to a deserving family. McLeod and Associates utilize the power of social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and they provide personal personable attention through phone calls and visits. The house was in escrow and sold in record time above our asking price! I could not have asked for a better experience. With the greatest of appreciation for their services, I highly recommend McLeod and Associates to anyone that needs to finance, buy, or sell their home. read more

I could not have been more thrilled working with McLeod & Associates in the purchase of my first home! They are one of the best teams I have ever worked with -- their genuine commitment to their clients, expert approach to real estate, attention to detail, and responsiveness to concerns is extraordinary. As a first-time homebuyer, I felt supported and empowered every step of the way. I am so excited to move into my adorable bungalow house and create countless new memories! Thank you McLeod & Associates -- you guys are the BEST! Please come and visit me! :) read more

My condo was upside down and I wasn't sure what step to take next and Mia and her team were highly recommended by a co-worker. Before even personally meeting me, Mia was very helpful on the phone and discussed the different options I have. She was very patient and answered all of my questions. Ultimately, after months and months of paperwork, multiple showings, back and forth communication with lenders/buyers, we were able to sell my condo. Mia's team is very knowledgeable and professional, yet they know how to get to know you in a personal level and build relationships that are trusting and friendly. Patrick from Mia's team was especially wonderful throughout the process. He was very patient, always available for questions, was very reliable and professional. While selling my condo, I was also searching for a new place to call home, and Patrick took the time to aslo help me search for new places to move into. Thank you to Mia and her team for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism. It was great doing business with you guys and I will definitely be recommending you to family and friends. When I am ready to purchase again, you can count that I will be seeking your expertise once again. Looking forward to doing business with you guys again, hopefully in the immediate future! read more

What a pleasure it was to work with McLeod & Associates! In every meeting and interaction with the team, I was met with genuineness, professionalism and a personalized experience. I was in a tough spot with a desire to purchase a condo without having to give up my first house. Mia, Len and team leveraged their creativity and problem solving to make this happen. They stayed in touch with me throughout the whole process, and within weeks of finding my perfect home, my offer was accepted and I was picking out paint samples! Most importantly, I never felt like a "client," but rather a friend they were helping out. I would highly recommend McLeod & Associates to anyone looking to buy a new home. read more

Okay Yelpers, listen up! In August 2016, I sold a condo in Azusa and McLeod & Associates was the listing broker. It is now two months later; and in all fairness to my fellow Yelpers, I thought I should keep you informed. But first the fine print, I in no way am being paid, prompted, encouraged, bribed, persuaded, coaxed, urged, pushed, pressured, or prompted to write this review. Since I often rely on Yelp to find area service providers, I have been feeling a little guilty. Sorry for the delay. I am single and didn't have another person around to help me interview realtors. At the time, I decided to interview five, and the last one was Mia and Leonard. Although the first four probably would have done all right, Mia and Leonard presented their ideas about pricing, marketing, and how to negotiate with a buyer the best. Of the five, I felt they were the most intelligent. One even came to the interview sucking a lollypop! Real estate transactions are complicated. There are literally dozens of forms to sign, laws to follow, and deadlines to keep. I didn't have the background to go it alone and wanted someone who knew the ropes. In my opinion, the smart one in the group often has the edge. The other four realtors suggested pricing the condo lower, staging, and some additional renovations. Mia and Leonard suggested pricing the condo higher and no staging or renovations. I really liked the higher price with no renovations or staging. After the preliminary work was done like the termite report, photographs, and city inspection, I had three offers 3 days after listing. One offer was even seven thousand dollars more than asking, but that offer didn't work out. The condo was sold for a few hundred dollars more than asking. Although that may not sound like much, that was 8 to 10 thousand more than I thought it was worth. I lived in the condo for twelve years and knew the community and market. Now, here is my advice. If a colleague friend, or family member was selling there home, I would definitely recommend interviewing several realtors and check the reviews on Yelp. If they lived in the east San Gabriel Valley, I would definitely recommend calling Mcleod & Associates first. read more

I have personally worked with Mia and the team over three transactions. My brother and I invested in our first property in 2010 with the help of Mia and the team. I have got to say, it was a very smooth transaction. They were definitely very punctual, particular, thorough, and most importantly, made us feel comfortable interacting and working with them. Three years later, the team assisted us in selling that same property. It was a very different experience being on the selling side, but the team did so well on making sure that everything was happening as it was supposed to. We ran into some bumps with the initial seller, but they smoothed it out so well and were very supportive. The day we closed on escrow with that property, my husband and I opened escrow on our home that we closed on in March. My husband, brother, and I were very fortunate and blessed to have met such a great team and could not have trusted anyone better to best fit our needs. Their customer service is outrageously outstanding. They make sure ALL questions are answered as thorough as possible. We all know real estate can get tricky and wording can make us all confused. In those events, all we did was say, "What the heck does this mean?" Sure enough, an answer would be given in a very timely manner. Escrow can be such a frustrating process, and not going to lie, there were times when we felt like things were just getting overwhelming, but they always showed support. Never gave us any push, but instead, provided us with information and answers. That, in itself, definitely calmed the situation and got us through to moving forward. They're very transparent in every transaction. Just ask a question, they'll give you a straight answer. They're probably the best advocators. Not out to get money, but instead, out to get you the best. They also do charity work and give back to the filipino community. -Mia is amazing at what she does. Very knowledgeable and easy to speak/work with. She makes you feel like you're appreciated and always makes herself available to her clients. -Michelle is so patient. I feel like she's the first line of communication because she usually the one to answer the phone. Every question I would throw at her, she would answer. Trust me, it was a ton of questions. -Len is hilarious and witty. Always has a smile on his face and cracks jokes. Hence, making the customer service factor even better. Don't be fooled, he does great work and is also very knowledgeable and calm. Even when you walk into the office, it's such a welcoming/happy aura. Trust factor was the important key and because of it, we have found ourselves going back to the team because we know we can count on them. There's no need to find any other team to help with any real estate needs. They're a lifer! THANKS again team for helping my husband and I get into OUR first home together. You guys do amazing work and can't tell you enough how your hard work is so appreciated. Keep on doing what you guys are doing! Another satisfied client x3! read more

Our experience on our first realtor agent has been a disaster. I wasn't too happy on my first house, location was terrible and they are lots of issue with the house. after living for 5 years I run in to one of Mia's show in Kababayan LA in LA-18, as a matter of fact, my mother-in-law saw the show first and recommended to call the McLeod & Associates. after our first initial meeting, I am very please how professional and knowledgeable Mia and Len, they had given me all the information I needed and what to expect. Everyone in McLeod Team has its special purpose and all are very good at what they do. I could not thank them enough, Patrick made a beautiful high quality pictures and know exactly which part of the house are good to show to the public, they have many tools to showcase the property, they were able to use a social media, website, sign on the house and more beyond my expectations. Len are like a guru in real estate, he is able to explain what type of property I had, when is a good time to sell, and he was strategically suggest what is the best selling price, so we can get as many bid as we can, everything Len tells me is been proven and he has a documents to show me what is current, past, present and historically informations which helps me tremendously for my decision. Michelle from the reception area is very organized and great communicator, she was able to accommodate all the showings to my availability, I believe there are over 70 showings she organized to see the property. This is great so we are able to maximize the price of the property and we have lots of option. Again, Thank you Mia and the team for helping us to sell our house, I am looking forward and excited to work with you again soon, when are ready to purchase our next future house. Lastly, Mia's team, is Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, Experience and they care. These are the recipe you need to find a great realtor agents. read more

First off this review is way overdue. I first met Mia, Leonard and the team after getting introduced by one of my coworkers. They are extremely friendly and knowledgable in what they do. My husband and I were looking for our first home and they were so helpful and patient on finding us the right home. She recommended us to tour the city right by the city we were looking at. The reasons behind that were its a few miles down but you will get a bigger, newer home with the same or lower price. They also stated it is a growing city and will be a great investment. After touring a few homes we knew it was the city where we wanted to live and bought a home with their help. Sure enough immediately after purchasing our home, the price of our home started trending up and is continuing to go up. I would have never even thought about moving to this city. Also, they keep in contact with you to see how you are and if there are any questions and other possible ways to save money on your mortgage. Our first time home buying experience was awesome because of them. I just can't say enough good things about the team! read more

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mia since elementary school. For as long as I have known her, I have known her to be a genuine, sincere, and diligent person. That is why as a first time home buyer, I chose the McLeod team because I knew they were trustworthy, reliable, and dependable. This exceptional team has made my first time home buying experience extremely satisfying. Len was very patient and pleasant to work with. He always has a very positive attitude and disposition and was able to explain and relieve any issues or terms I was unfamiliar with. Michelle was very knowledgeable, informative, and helpful during the entire transaction. Patrick was also helpful and supportive as he accommodated me whenever Len was unavailable. I cannot express enough how Mia and her team diligently worked together to make my experience an exceptional one. It has been a little over three months, and the novelty of my new home has still not worn off. The McLeod team is definitely my Realtor and Mortgage Professionals for life and am appreciative for all that they have done for me. I strongly recommend the McLeod team for any real estate needs and will not hesitate to use their services again in the future. read more

My husband and I met Mia and Len when they were handing out flyers to a neighbor's house they were selling. We let them know we were interested in selling our house and they kept in touch until we were ready to sell. They have always been incredibly professional but also very approachable and easy to talk to. We received 4 offers on our house after only 3 days on the market and they really helped us choose the best and most qualified buyer. Every week Len would send us an "end of week" update so we were always in the loop and knew what was already done and what was coming up. They were very prompt in answering any call, email, or text and were always happy to talk to us. I wish they would be able to represent us in buying our next property, but we are unfortunately moving out of this area. I would highly recommend McLeod & Associates, in one word, they are AMAZING! read more

Mia and her team were very attentive and helpful during our refinance process. They got us a great rate and we closed within a very reasonable amount of time. Highly recommended! read more

Please read this review as it is very heartfelt. If you are looking for a real estate company whether you are buying or selling, look no further! I just had the privilege of selling my Mom's home with Mc Leod and Associates. . From the initial contact to the closing the extraordinary level of service was unlIke anything of any business transaction I had ever experienced. They were great with communication and helpful in ways I never imagined. They even helped arrange a handyman and a cleaning lady for me. I received constant updates, which I really appreciated. We received multiple offers in a very short amount of time. Their presentation on how they were going to present the home for sale was beautifully done. The photos made the home look great. I just can't say enough about such a great experience. They are unmatched in the real estate industry. Mia, Leonard, Darwin, Eileen, and the entire team are truly the cream of the crop!!! I couldn't have done this without them. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!!! read more

There are so many wonderful things to say about all of the folks at McLeod & Associates I hardly know where to begin. McLeod & Associates are a group of consummate professionals. Their expertise, enthusiasm, attention to detail and personalized customer service is everything you have ever wanted in a real estate agency. Throughout the process of selling our home they continued to stay in touch with us and stay on top of all that was required to make the sale of our home a success. When we decided to sell our home we thought we would go with one of the big real estate agencies in town. Then a colleague recommended McLeod & Associates and I thought we might talk with them and see what they have to offer. Boy, am I glad we did! We initially met with Mia and Leonard and I noticed immediately how they are well organized and ready for the tough questions. They are also both so warm and kind and enthusiastic. I knew immediately they would do a wonderful job. We were then introduced to Darwin, who was an amazing resource throughout this process. Thank you McLeod Team for all of your hard work and dedication. Without hesitation I recommend McLeod & Associates to all of my friends and family and anyone looking for a top-notch, professional real estate agency that will truly go above and beyond with their dedication, expertise, enthusiasm and customer service. read more