Michelle is amazing: your search for the best real estate agent ends with Michelle! I interviewed…read moremultiple real estate agents and Michelle stood out above and beyond as being the clear best! Michelle knows the market really well - she has a great pulse for what is going on, what each of the sub-neighborhoods are like, other lake/Association issues that might effect purchasing and selling, etc. Another great thing about Michelle as a buyer's agent is that she doesn't rush you into a home just so she can get a commission - I love how Michelle will point out negatives in a home that I might not notice (like deferred maintenance, water damage, etc. that I would not have noticed) because she truly is looking out for you and not just trying to quickly close a deal. Michelle truly cares about finding you the best home and will even wait months & months (or even years like she did with us!) and never complain about touring tons of homes with you until you find what is the best fit and checks all of your boxes. Michelle makes it her mission to find her clients their perfect home - and never settle! So here's the thing: I have an intense attention to detail PLUS I've had a real estate license for two-decades, so I have way high expectations when selecting a real estate agent to represent me and Michelle has exceeded all of my incredibly high expectations! I really appreciated how Michelle would photograph or video a home for me if one came on the market while I was out of town and couldn't make it up to Lake Arrowhead to view it - that is just one example of how caring she is! I also love how detail oriented & attentive Michelle is and she truly has your best interests in mind! We appreciate Michelle's experience and great judgment on if a property will be a good fit. Michelle also has studied interior design so she has a great eye for what would go well in a home you buy and for staging homes she sells. Michelle doesn't do anything less than amazing - all of her photos, marketing, pricing, everything is top notch! As a seller's agent she portrays your home in the best possible light and is really incredible at marketing. Michelle is an above and beyond agent! Even after the close of your home, Michelle has a great network of contractors that she can refer you to for maintenance or upgrades for your home. Everyone Michelle has referred me to has been top notch! Also, Michelle is just a super cool person - I enjoy spending time with her and during the process of finding us our ideal home she has become a friend! In addition to being privileged to work with the best real estate agent on the mountain, I just enjoy hanging out with Michelle! If the little details matter to you and you want an agent who you feel truly has your back & best interests in mind - then Michelle is the agent for you. We couldn't be happier with our experience because she found and secured us our dream home - and I gained a friend in the process!

We purchased a home in Lake Arrowhead this past October (2020) and Michelle was our agent. I…read morealready had a sense it was a competitive market and we couldn't afford to get into bidding wars so I knew we had to select the best agent possible to work for us. I did a lot of online research and sleuthing, a lot of the other agents in L/A seemed 'typical & vanilla', what I liked about Michelle was the way she put herself out there online, and appeared to have an excellent working knowledge of the area. We locked in Michelle immediately to begin our hunt. In a matter of weeks we saw over 20 places in Lake Arrowhead and Michelle was brutally honest at times, feelings had to be put aside as I realized that she wasn't just trying to get us into 'any' house and get us off her books, she didn't want to see us over pay or end up with something that needed more 'fixing' (hello, lipstick on a pig) than we could afford. After a number of weeks and many trips to Lake Arrowhead we found the right place for us, escrow was super smooth, Michelle and her team stayed in close contact through the entire process (much more enjoyable than our first home buying experience) We closed early. But here's the real magic with Michelle, she gave us SO MUCH intel on Lake Arrowhead, the pro's the con's and the how's and the when's on how to thrive and survive in Lake Arrowhead. We have friends that moved here 18-month before us and my Wife (Janeva) and I are informing them on things about Lake Arrowhead, on top of that we had new neighbors move in recently near us as a snow storm hit, and they were completely unprepared, their agent gave them no intel at all on the area. Michelle not only helped us secure our home that we absolutely love, but she gave us a head start to mountain living that has us years ahead of others. If you're serious about wanting to buy OR sell a property in Lake Arrowhead you would be a fool to not use Michelle, you will need to be realistic though as she'll most certainly be real with you. Thanks Michelle - th

Every agent told us to list lower. Simone told us to list higher - and she was right. Sold for full…read moreasking in 45 days, less than half the market average of ~4 months. We interviewed four of the top agents in Lake Arrowhead and asked them all the same questions. Most pushed us to price about 10% below where we ended up, focused on what buyers might not like. Simone was the only true straight shooter - honest, candid, no overselling. She saw the best in our home, came in higher than anyone else, and backed it with real data and comps. The result? We sold for exactly our list price (rare up here) in 45 days. She ran multiple open houses when other agents insisted they don't work on the mountain. Our buyer came from one of them. On top of that, Simone staged thoughtful touches (even new bedding to neutralize the rooms), and her photographer gave our listing a genuinely artistic look - the photos made the place shine! We were living in the home with our six-month-old and two cats, and Simone was intentional about setting expectations with buyers and working around our schedule. Her assistant was fantastic, and her whole team was a joy. As first-time sellers, what mattered most was how she prepped us - decisive when we needed it, clear about tradeoffs, never sugarcoating, and a sharp negotiator who made sure we were never blindsided by a buyer's request. If you're worried about picking the wrong agent, Simone is your answer. She minimizes risk, maximizes return, and is a true partner start to finish. Save yourself the headache of interviewing a dozen agents - we did that work for you. Simone and her team are the best on the mountain!

It was a great experience working with Simone on selling my property. She was very responsive and I…read morecould see the effort she put into the process and the listing/sales. She provided regular updates which was great compared to some people you have to constantly hound for information. Her local knowledge is definitely important for the mountains. We worked together on the sales strategy and I was happy with how it turned out. 10/10 would work with her again.

I recently sold a commercial property in Big Bear Lake and used Melissa Evans-Gray of Keller…read moreWilliams Big Bear, a part of Team Rahill (Rahill Real Estate Group) to represent me. Melissa is a delight to work with. She is super responsive, and she knows her stuff. There were a lot of "hoops" to jump through in the sale of a commercial property, and she led me through them with competence. That includes coming up with solutions and executing them when we ran into stumbling blocks from either the city, the county, or even the buyer. I have used Melissa and her colleagues at Team Rahill multiple times now for both commercial and residential purposes and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended!

We were lucky enough to partner with Rahill's agent Destiney to purchase a second home in Lake…read moreArrowhead. Destiney was thorough, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile, with so many examples, including meeting an electrician at the house on our behalf, bringing by cookies, or laundering our bed linens on move-in day! Destiney is knowledgeable, down to earth, and was committed to our success in the home buying process. She was patient in awaiting our approval for funding, relentless in negotiating on our behalf, and was EVEN willing to take a commission cut if needed to ensure that our deal was closed. We're so thankful to have worked with Destiney and would strongly recommend her to any home buyer!

My wife and I were impressed with Barry's knowledge of Lake Arrowhead and the properties he showed…read moreus. Barry sold us our commercial property www.lakearrowheadtattoo.com and a couple years later our dream home! Barry made it easy for us to buy a house with his patience and expertise! Seriously honest and straight forward, he will be selling us our next property if we so decide to buy again! Thank you for helping our dreams come true.

We don't live in the area and Barry helped us not only find the PERFECT house for us he also…read moreintroduced us to many many fantastic pieces of info as we got to know the community. Highly recommended!

As first-time home buyers with zero clue about the home-buying process (like... what even is…read moreescrow?), we truly had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. After over a decade of renting apartments, stepping into the world of real estate felt like landing on another planet, and that's exactly why we're so grateful we found Destiney. One of the main reasons we chose her was because she's certified in working with first-time buyers, and that really showed. She never made us feel like our questions were too small or silly (even though some probably were), and she always took the time to explain everything in a way we actually understood. We also noticed a lot of realtors shy away from buyers with tighter budgets or less experience, but not Destiney. She was genuinely excited to help us achieve our goals and never made us feel like we were "less than" because of our price point. She was encouraging, honest, super knowledgeable about the area, and really guided us every step of the way. We always felt comfortable being completely transparent about our needs and concerns, and she was just as open with us. The entire process felt less like working with an agent and more like getting help from a friend who just happens to be an expert in real estate. If you're a first-time buyer or just want someone who gets it, she is your "real estate Destiney." We're so happy we got to work with her and can't recommend her enough!

I'm a small business owner here on the mountain.My wife and I do Home improvement remodels &…read morerenovations. We also have a property management business here on the mountain. We did a couple small jobs for Cindy and all went well. No major red flags. The last job we did for her was in the office located on the back of her property. My wife was hired to do the interior painting. The prep work for this job was extremely extensive , wood work repair , wall repairs , door casing replacement and ceiling repairs. Cindy expressed to us not to go over the top on any of the repairs and prep work just to go ahead and paint over a lot of the imperfections. But some of this damage needed to be addressed. She gave us the green light to move forward on the repairs that needed to be addressed. When it came time for us to submit our final pay out Invoice, she completely refuse to pay us. She made all sorts of false accusations and made every excuse in the book and decided she wasn't going to pay my wife the $2500 she owed her. She blew up my phone ranting for days , Making all sorts of personal accusations and threats. I had to block her. Some of the redirect coming in via text message made me question her mental stability and wonder if I should take legal action. Since then I've counted the money lost and lesson learned. I would never recommend this business to anyone ever. And I stay clear of this person as far away as I can. Sorry I don't have better things to say about this business.

From the owner: About Cindy Stahl-Vail :…read more Has Been A Top Producing Agent Since 1990; Selling Over $100,000,000.00 In Lake Arrowhead Real Estate With Over Half Being Lakefront Properties. This Achievement Has Contributed To Cindy's Overall Outstanding Knowledge And Expertise In Lake Oriented Sales. Cindy Is A Designated Hall Of Fame Realtor, A Member Of Both The Platinum And Chairman's Club. The Highest Recognitions Have Been Awarded To Cindy For Her Commitment to Excellence In Her Field. About David Vail: #1 in Lakefront Sales * 32 Year Mountain Resident 24 Year Full-Time Lake Arrowhead Real Estate Agent One of the All-Time Top Producing Lake Arrowhead Agents #1 Top Company Producer Hundreds of Millions in Personal Real Estate Sales "Simply Your Best Choice in Lake Arrowhead Real Estate" I have experienced a level of success only a handful of agents have earned before me. When a homeowner gives us the opportunity to sell their home - most often one of their most valued assets, it becomes a personal responsibility that I'm very proud of. With the sale of literally hundreds of Lake Arrowhead properties to our credit, that is a responsibility I take incredibly serious. If you have given any thought to a second home investment or have considered the sale of your Lake Arrowhead home - Give yourself the advantage of the experience, enthusiasm, and the results we have to offer - Call Today!

Brianna is a true pro! Her attention to detail and communication are top notch. She went above and…read morebeyond to get a deal we worked on together across the finish line. Highly recommend!

Friendly and professional! If you need a mountain home this is your go to. She's a local so…read morefamiliar with the area and neighborhoods can offer expert advice and recommendations.

Angi was incredibly helpful in finding just the right place for our daughter, son-in-law and their…read moretwo toddlers. She listened to their what they wanted and needed and made some very good recommendations for things that they may not have thought about. in the end they found a place that had everything they wanted and more. Angi made sure to fill them in on all the aspects o the community they were moving into and even helped find good contractors for some touch-up work. Buy-in ga house can be a really difficult process fill with a lot of anxiety but Angi made it a pleasant process with her constant smile and honest and friendly, calm demeanor. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in the Lake Arrowhead area.

We met Angie in 2018 when we were interested in looking to buy a place in Lake Arrowhead. We…read moreimmediately clicked! She showed us around and we made an offer that evening at dinner and found our dream vacation home that night! This year, we decided to sell our 1917 craftsman highland park 7 br 4 bath home, with tenants! So, we called Angie! Boy, did she work hard as this house came with problems due to the new L.A laws we did not know about. She kept a smile on her face every day as she fought traffic AND uncooperative tenants and jumped over many, many hurdles to get this house sold (on time) at the same time showing us places in Long Beach AND Twin Peaks that we wanted to buy after the sale of this house. Talk about service, right? She's a gem! We bought what we wanted too! We always refer her to others, you should too! She has turned into a great friend too! Glad to have met you, Angie!

Thank you Chrissy and Jeff! You guys are professional and on top of your game. Great to work with…read moretwo life long residents that know the area and best parts of the lake to buy a dock. I would recommend you to anyone buying in Lake Arrowhead.

Chrissy is the BEST! She helped us buy our first home. Her knowledge of the area and "get er done"…read moreattitude made us very confident throughout the whole process. She was very patient with all our first time home buyer questions and even answered the questions we didn't know to ask. Chrissy is a diligent worker and genuinely wants the best for her clients. She is a joy to work with and we highly recommended her to anyone looking to buy a home in the mountain communities.

Excellent agency to work with, very professional and experienced at what they do. My agent,…read moreRachelle, was very personable and friendly, extremely responsive and kept everything moving along quickly, and made they entire process easy peasy. Highly recommend working with Rachelle or anyone at Re/Max Lakeside!

Our agent, Johnny Whieldon, is truly remarkable. He goes above and beyond for his clients to ensure…read morethe real estate deal goes through smoothly and on time. We so appreciated Johnny's diligence. He is definitely our choice for real estate needs in Lake Arrowhead.