I am writing this review today, which I rarely do, because I got above and beyond service from Marco and the Real Estate Center. Unfortunantly, my uncle passed away and we (me and my brothers) inherited a 4-plex in southern California. The 4-plex was in ill repair. The will stated that we had to sell the property. Me and my brothers live out of state, and...you know...covid. Marco was so fantastic to work with, he not only took control of updating the property for sale (which was alot), but he dealt with the long time residents of the 4-plex who were resistant and obstructive at first, and made them feel comfortable with the process. He streamlined all of the cash flow for utilities and upgrades prior to sale of the property. All turned out well. Better than well actually!! We initially thought, due to the condition of the property, that we would be over the moon on a $1 million dollar offer. Similar properties at the time, with upgrades were going for about $1.2 million at the time, but the property was pretty run down. After Marco finished the renovations, we were shocked. The place looked great. So much so that he suggested we list for $1.35 million and see what happens. Within 24 hours we had multiple offers and ended up selling for $1.375 mill. Cash offer!!! Needless to say we were blown away. I can't recommend Marco enough to anyone out there reading this. Not only did he get us top dollar, but, more importantly to me, he was a great communicator throughout the whole process. He kept us updated and educated about the process in a very pro-active way. He is easy to talk to and very logical throughout the process. In fact, he is actually working on a second project for us now due to how good the first experience was. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Josh read more

Without a question, Marco is a true professional and a very honest and caring person. This is my third time working with him and I must say he knows what he is doing. He helped me with a real estate transaction again. As everyone knows housing market is so crazy these days. We just followed his advise every time and it really paid off. Marco saved us upwards of $25,000 thru negotiations in our purchase which is impossible in today's housing market world. He is a one stop shop for everything, I really mean everything. He secured us great financing with a low fixed rate. He prepared our newly purchased property for rental market within 7 days after closing and thereafter leased the property within 5 days at a great price! If you work with him, you don't have to look for any other person or company. Other great thing about him is, he will treat you like a family. You don't have to follow up with him for any kind of updates, he will make sure you are up to date on every step of the process. It's really hard to find people like him who builds true relationship with their clients. I am very lucky to have him on my side and without any hesitation will work with him again. read more

We inherited a 4-plex when my Uncle passed away. We had little or no paperwork to work off of as the property had been mismanaged. Marco took control of the property and completely renovated it and had to deal with non compliant tenants. Not only did he make the property look amazing but was able to get multiple offers within a day of listing. He raised the original suggested listing price by $150k and then got an offer $25k over that. He was able to sell with no seller credits to buyer in a pre-meditated way. I live in another state and wasn't able to make it out to the property. Marco was recommended by family friends and we are incredibly grateful that he was. I completely trust him to have my best interests and would recommend him to anybody looking for quality property management and selling of real estate. I couldnt have asked for anyone better, and he made this a stress free process for us despite all the hurdles he had to overcome with this property. read more

Marco Bernardino was amazing. He was willing to chat anytime that I needed to and responded quickly to the conversations that we had. He was willing to converse by text, email, and the old fashion phone call. It was a quick easy closing. He worked well as the 'third party' between the escrow company and us. I am not from Southern California, however, that is where grandma and grandpa lived and where we needed to do the estate sale of the home. Due to the fact that Marco lives in Southern California made us feel much better with process. The transaction was smooth and we were/are very satisfied with the outcome. I will be moving soon and I wish he lived in Southern Washington to help with the sale of my home and purchase of a new home. Thank you Marco, and the team that assisted in this transaction, to help make the sale. read more

After a long time of trial and error looking for the right property on my own and with other real state agents, my loan officer recommended Marco Bernardino. He was very proactive, responsive and neutral when it came to evaluate a house. He provided the appropriate amount of support and always allowed me to make my own decisions. He was in constant contact with loan representatives and escrow. He used the most convenient ways to communicate and made every effort to accommodate to my needs. I am very pleased with the Real State Center service and particularly with Marco's professionalism and top notch customer service. read more

The Real Estate Company is a company made up of real people. They care equally for the property owners and the renters. My property manager, Marco Bernardino, has answered every text and phone call promptly, either immediately or within a few hours depending on the urgency of my message. What few repairs there have been, Marco saw to the repair immediately and always scheduled the repair when it was convenient for me. The property managers listen. Every need is important to them. You will not find a better property management company than the Real Estate Center, either as an owner or as a tenant. read more

My experience with Marco and his team at the Real Estate Center surpassed my expectations. I found Marco to not only be an extremely professional, competent realtor, but also one who never hesitated to go over and beyond the call of duty. He produced a plan, we executed it, and he was able to get me $100,000 over list price in an unbelievably short amount of time! His attention to detail gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. I thank Marco and his entire team for making, what could have been a very stressful experience, one that was fastidiously accomplished! read more

Marco is absolutely the greatest real estate agent. He has been helping us through many transactions throughout the years. All the transactions have been smooth with his help. The toughest part was finding just the right house and he did that for us. Our selling of the properties went great. A couple of them sold first day on the market. He helped with the staging and with his advice they did not sit on the market for weeks. My friend also sold a house with Marco. He got them their asking price. I have used him in Riverside and San Diego counties. He is the best. read more

During this tough market as a buyer during Covid with low inventory and multiple offers on every property, Marco was able to get us a great low fixed rate loan, was able to beat out multiple offers on our purchase and negotiated price of home below appraised value....wow, just wow!! His extensive knowledge, experience, and strong negotiating skills paid off for us. He exceeded our expectations at every turn. Look no further for a great agent! Marco will get it done for you too! We will definitely use his services again and recommend to all friends and family. read more

Marco was very knowledgeable and helpful during the process of selling my home. Anytime I had a question, he was able to answer it quickly and help me understand anything I was not sure of. He made sure to sell my home as if he were selling his own. He never let me settle for less than what I wanted and worked hard to negotiate the way I wanted it. He also helped me find a reliable landscaper and cleaning service to keep my property looking great. I am very happy with him as my agent and could not have asked for a better one! read more

Choosing the realtor to sell my home was an extremely important decision. I met Marco while viewing a potential rental home. He immediately asked me for the listing on my home. I interviewed several brokers and was so glad I chose Marco! His guidance with the staging of my home made the difference in a quick sale. Marco and Andrea are very professional, respond to all questions and were very knowledgeable. I highly recommend them both. read more

Marco Bernardino from the Real state Center was able to sell our home within three weeks of posting. He came in with a positive approach that gave us peace of mind and assurance our home would sell. He was very informative and explained every step of the entire process. Our satisfaction was important to him and showed he had our best interest at heart. Based in our experience we highly recommend him to anyone selling their home.. read more

I just completed a lease with Marco at the Real Estate Center. I was under a great deal of pressure to find a new home after receiving a 60 notice from my Landlord's Estate after she had passed. Marco was a real pro and straight shooter. We completed the negotiation and the entire transaction was both fair and stress free. If I ever have to move again Marco will be my very 1st call. read more

Marco Bernardino at the Real Estate Center is a true professional. You can depend on him for all your real estate needs. His superior knowledge of the real estate industry and prompt attention to details are evident throughout the transaction. Thorough, dependable and honest, you can definitely count on Marco to help sell your home or buy your first home like he helped me. read more

Marco did a wonderful job guiding us to get our house ready for showing. He went the extra step where others have not. Even though we were out of state, he kept us informed through the entire process. Those little things matter. If we had questions that he could not answer he would direct us to the correct person with an answer. Great Job! D and Y P read more

Marco Bernardino helped us to find a house in the area we were looking for, later on Marco helped us to sell a property and he did a great job in both. He is professional, reliable and excellent with communication to get business done!! We were so happy with the services and we recommend him if you are looking for a house or want to sell a house. read more

Marcos is super helpful with everything needed for your home buying experience. He is very fast to response and is always available no matter the time. If you need a realtor this is your guy he has your best interest in mind and he really knows the business. Thanks Marco for all your help! read more

Marco Bernardino just helped us sell our house and did a great job. We went through lots of twists and turns along the way due to the unique property and unprepared buyers. All along, Marco had solid advice and eventually found the right buyer and got it done. read more

Whenever I needed ANYTHING, Marco was there to help! Whether it was a door needing replaced, thermostat, a new fridge handle, or a leak. He always made sure that someone was on there way to help (even on his off time). read more