From the beginning, Jay was on top of EVERYTHING. He is knowledgeable about the market, a strong…read morenegotiator, great communicator, patient, approachable, personable, and extremely generous with his time. The SALE: We solicited multiple offers and exceeded a net profit far above market value as the highest comp in the area. We accepted the offer before our scheduled open house. Talk about speed! The PURCHASE: Buying a home in this market is challenging. It didn't help that we were very indecisive on the location. Jay and Richie were extremely patient and understanding- steering us in the right direction with genuine advice. They explained every part of the process clearly and thoroughly which made it as painless and straightforward as possible. Richie came to the home inspection, so he was able to give us more insight on the results. He also called a plumber for a second opinion to ease concerns we had on one of the findings. Jay and Richie came to the table with vendor relationships which proved to be invaluable- saving time, money, and stress. We're thankful for them for making it happen. They definitely had our best interests at heart. Highly recommend!

Jay and his team were absolutely great…read more I had been in the market for a few months casually looking at homes and felt like I was missing out on great options. I met with Jay who spent an hour with me discussing my wants and needs. From there spent time detailing market trends, comps that were selling, comps that weren't selling and where my leverage was based on my search. As a first time buyer, there were plenty of areas that I knew just enough information to get into trouble, Jay really helped expand my knowledge and establish comfort in my approach to the process. Jay was always available and always reaching out as options came to market. You really felt he and his team made it a priority to find what you were looking for. It was comforting to know they were working to find the right conditions for me. Once we acted on a house, the process was very clear and progress was reviewed each step of the way. After closing, the service continued and the feeling of working with the right team remains. Really great guy, really great team, would recommend to family and friends without a doubt.

Karen Anderson was the clear standout after I diligently interviewed three other agents to sell our…read morebeloved Carson home after owning same for over 50 years. She was immediately the most credible: prepared, data‑driven, and confident without any salesy pressure. She's an old‑school professional using today's technology to drive results. We appreciated her weekly updates without having to ask. We had just two weeks to prep the house, including a full exterior paint job, and Karen made the entire process turnkey. She hired and coordinated all the vendors so we didn't have to search or manage anyone ourselves, including a digital video tour that really showcased the property online. She obtained our pre‑approval for every expense before moving forward and stayed within our projected budget, which we greatly appreciated. One of the biggest selling points was Karen having her own staging furniture. But because of the size and layout of our house she brought in an outside staging vendor on her own dime so the home would show at its absolute best. Bravo Karen. No cutting corners with her. From there, she handled everything: prep, paint, staging, photos, video, pricing strategy, and negotiations. The home sold after the first open house, in one week, and over asking price. Claudia was the point person at the Open House and she was upbeat, polite and professional. As someone who watches both cost and value very closely, I can say without hesitation that Karen fully earned her commission. If you're serious about getting top dollar with minimal stress, interview a few agents like I did--but in the end, trust the one who gets it done. When you only have one shot at selling such an important asset, don't gamble with it; hire Karen Anderson. She's the Gold Standard of real estate agents.

Karen was incredibly kind with me and took my frustration into consideration! I had an issue with…read moremy HOA that has nothing to do the company directly and put an iffy review. She messaged me telling me my mistake but not only that she actually listened and understood my frustrations with my situation. Thank you Karen! Im sure shes amazing at her job!

We worked with Kevin and Lianne to sell our condo. They were trustworthy, knowledgeable, strategic,…read morecommunicative, organized, kind, and more importantly - patient. Kevin was especially helpful throughout the entire process, walking us through every step of the process including staging the condo beautifully. In the end, we got a good price and less stress because of their expertise and support. If you are looking for a real estate professional with extensive knowledge of the market including a large network of personal and professional contacts, Kevin and Lianne is the team for you. Real estate transactions can be extremely stressful but they will put you at ease. We would work with them again in a heartbeat!

We met Kevin and Lianne at an open house they had listed. We were visiting many open houses at the…read moretime with no agent. As soon as I walked into their open house, Kevin greeted me and we ended up talking for quite some time. He was very professional but also very kind. Even though we were not 100% set on buying at the time, they said they would help us. Fast forward a year later, and we closed on our home! We are super excited! For the last year, they visited several open houses and went above and beyond for us. They were extremely patient and never pushed us in any way. We truly appreciated that as we were not in a super rush to buy a home, especially with the current conditions of the market. Every time we went to an open house and we didn't like it, we let them know and they just said "Not a problem, we'll keep looking" We felt they were on our side the entire process and were actually looking out for our best interests. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy a home! Thank you Kevin and Lianne! You two were the best!

The Heart Real Estate team are caring, trustworthy and so knowledgeable. We used them first to buy…read morewhat started as a total tear down property and has become our dream home. Then, we used them to sell our former home. They took the time to carefully explain and guide us at each step of the way. We couldn't have made all of it happen without them.

We LOVE Heather and Art! We got really lucky and got a referral to them and we're so grateful for…read moreit. They have incredibly deep market knowledge of Culver City, helped us navigate our unique home search, and crafted a winning strategy for us. We always felt supported by them and they gave us a ton of strategic insight that helped us gain perspective on things we weren't necessarily thinking about. Heather is an incredibly experienced, professional, and savvy agent who knows everything about everything in Culver City. Art is also an incredibly professional builder who has incredible connections with the city and various vendors who can guide you in your remodeling/building journey. They are truly a dream team!

I have experienced significant issues with Edgestone Real Estate and property manager Jonathan…read moreStofenmacher. Management relies on an 'inspect and delay' pattern regarding maintenance, consistently failing to address urgent life-safety issues and habitability concerns in a timely manner. They have also attempted to unilaterally alter lease-mandated services and lack basic professional follow-through. I cannot recommend their management services.

Jonathan is always on it regarding maintenance request! THANK YOU!!…read moreIt so easy with the new app portal to pay your rent and communicate with property management!

New home owners beware. Transparency and professionalism are not qualities of this realtor. Look…read moreelsewhere for representation if you want an honest and positive experience.

My brother and I recently had been looking into buying an investment property, but realized it was…read morenecessary to first sell our family home. We began our mission of finding the right agent. We interviewed a couple agents that had no real knowledge of the neighborhood or our best interest. That is until we came across Natalie. From the minute we told her what our expectations and goals were, she quickly got to work and started advertising our family home. One of Natalie's best skills is to understand and interpret your needs. The house was sold in the first week and above asking price. We were thrilled! We were finally ready to start the process of buying a new home. Our experience of purchasing at home went equally as well. In a very competitive market for buyers,Natalie negotiated below market price--this is so unheard of nowadays. We highly recommend that you call her for any of your real estate needs.

Kelley and Todd are awesome! We were very grateful for…read moretheir knowledge and personal experience of Culver City when selling our home. We didn't consider any other realtors to represent us and that was a smart decision. The experience of having them sell our home was above and beyond all we could have hoped for. Every detail of preparing for open house was taken care of and they generated excitement for the home we loved. They made the process easy and remarkably calm for us, and we HIGHLY recommend them. Thank you Kelley and Todd for helping us navigate this important milestone in our family's life. We will always be grateful for you skilfully and kindly working with us.

Highly recommend Todd and Kelley and their team!…read more Selling a house can be stressful, and it was even more so because we were moving out of state prior to the sale of our house. We wanted to find someone we could really trust to oversee the process, and we were extremely lucky to have Todd and Kelley represent us. They coordinated everything seamlessly, from cleaning/staging to hosting open houses to connecting with buyers' agents and getting insight. Also we want to note that it was very easy to communicate with them. We got frequent updates every step of the way, and they were transparent about the entire process. We also found their expertise to be super helpful. We had talked to several agents, and it was clear they were the most experienced and knowledgeable. They are local to Culver City, so they had a firm grasp of the market and buyers, which helped us strategize. Thank you, Todd and Kelley, for the support. We highly recommend considering the team for your needs.

Troy did a great job on our full gut housing remodel. We were at the project nearly everyday as we…read morelived nearby. Anytime we went over to the house, we were constantly impressed with the quality of work performed, the cleanliness of his crew, and their ability to hit the exact schedule that Troy communicated to us. One thing that is nice about hurst construction is that he has in house specialists that do their specific trade- plumber, electrician, framer, finish carpenter, painter, and a few others. The quality of work you get from these trade individuals is very high because they are working within their specialty. Another thing that was great about Troy was his willingness to meet with us and provide his input when needed. He is a good contractor to solve problems with because he has a very good eye for detail and will always do his work the right way. Lastly and most importantly, Troy is honest with you. He works very hard to make sure that you are happy with his work. If I were to do a high end house in the area, he would be my first call!

Hurst Construction is unquestionably the best! Troy and his crew recently finished a complete…read moreremodel of two bathrooms in our home. They did an outstanding job. Our bathrooms are gorgeous, and we love them. Troy is completely knowledgable in all aspects of his company's workmanship, and this comes through in the final product. His entire crew is amazing! The crew is comprised of extremely talented people who excel in their respective trades...demo, plumbers, electricians, tile installers, quartz fabrication and installation for countertops/bathtub cabinet, painters, carpenters...plus project mngr and foreman who oversee the many details of the project. Also you get the very much appreciated assistance from Bibi, the fabulous designer who is always upbeat and ready to help. We depended upon on her expertise quite often. Additionally, as the project progressed, we found the progress renderings created by her coworker to be most helpful. We are very happy with this friendly and respectful owner and crew of professionals.