Let me first start off by saying we were very picky with the realtor we wanted to work with. Had a…read moreterrible experience when we bought our last house that we promised ourselves that next time we'll do our due diligence. So when it was time, we decided to go to open houses, not to look at houses but to meet realtors. We wanted to see how a realtor interacts with potential buyers, how the realtor present the house and the overall demeanor of the person. We met Gary Pyle at one of the open houses. There must be around 30 people going around and checking the property. As expected, everyone needed his attention and had a ton of questions. I was observing from the corner of the room to see how he reacted. He was calm, knowledgeable, pleasant and courteous. Which was not what we've seen with other realtors in open houses. Understandably so, as it was easy to get overwhelmed. Suffice to say, Gary stood out from the rest. Long story short, we asked Gary to represent us in both buying and selling our house. It's so easy to praise a service rendered if everything goes smoothly. That is why I would give Gary a million stars, if possible, because we encountered all challenges in selling, buying and loan acquisition. Each and every time, Gary kept us informed AND solved the issues. We are beyond grateful with the extra mile he's done for us. He is knowledgeable, professional AND ethical. He definitely practices what he preaches because he is also the Realtors' Training Director for Pinnacle Estate Properties. Gary helped us sell our house at a top price and got us into our lovely new home. And all of these during the pandemic! And who checks in on n a previous client, after the sale? You guess it right, he does! We highly recommend Gary! If all realtors are like him, the world will definitely be a better place :)

If you want an agent who genuinely has your back, Abdo is the only call you need to make. As…read morefirst-time homebuyers in a competitive market, we came in nervous and full of questions. Abdo met every single one with patience and honesty. His reputation and professionalism in the industry opened real doors for us, including access to an off-market listing that became our dream home. That is a testament to the relationships he builds and how he carries himself in this industry. His organization and follow-through were equally impressive. His responsiveness often made us feel like his only clients, even though we knew that was far from the case. For example, he coordinated multiple inspections into a single 3-4 hour window on just a few days' notice to keep us within our contingency timeline, all while accommodating our sellers' scheduling preferences. When our home came with existing construction plans, he handled that complexity seamlessly, recommending contractors and personally showing up to meet them for quotes during one of the busiest times of our lives, without us ever having to ask. His construction background is also a huge bonus. He knows what to look for, asks the right questions, and gave super helpful advice on doing a construction project on top of being first-time homebuyers. And beyond that, he just has a great eye for design, which made his input on the space really valuable as we were thinking through what we wanted to do with it. We found our dream home because of Abdo, and we could not recommend him enough!

Abdo is hands down the best real estate agent I've worked with. He made the entire home buying…read moreprocess smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. His knowledge of the local real estate market, quick communication, and expert negotiation skills helped us find the perfect home and close with confidence. If you're looking for a professional, honest, and responsive Realtor, I highly recommend Abdo. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients. Five stars!

Lisa saved the purchase of my condo, and was able to solve any questions in absolute record time…read more Amazing professional!

David and his team were incredibly helpful and professional through the whole process. They checked…read morein with me regularly and answered any questions I had about the mortgage process. I felt incredibly supported by their team and couldn't have done it without them.

SMPL Mortgage came highly recommended by a super solid financial planner. I put all my trust into…read morethis firm. They were smart, efficient and got me a very good rate on my re-fi. It took me almost a year to turn around my financial situation and Mr. Thompson was right there to assist me again. Getting me to handle the details on my end is like herding cats and they gently guided me in the right direction and would not let my fear of forms muck things up. The SMPL Mortgage team provided high touch communication and updates so I was always in the loop. Mortgage brokers are not all the same. They proved it to me! Let them prove it to you.

We just closed a deal on 9/4 using Kal and her team as our brokers/lenders. My fiancé and I were…read morefirst time homebuyers very eager to find our first home after COVID cancelled our 8/9/20 wedding. We prequalified the first week of May, but actually changed over to Kal's office right before we found THE ONE in late July. Our first lender was nice, but she just didn't make a lot of sense with a lot of her responses. Finding a lender that is honest and knows his/her stuff is SO IMPORTANT! Right away when we switched to Kal's office, she held a Zoom presentation for us where she broke down all our loan options, showed us various pricing and payment scenarios, and explained the best options and why. We didn't get this at all from our first lender, so we really appreciated this, esp since we were newbs. Kal and her team alongside, the office of our realtor and the escrow squad, CLOSED IN UNDER A MONTH! We opened escrow on 8/10 after signing 8/8 and we picked up our keys after everything was recorded on 9/4! Kal sent a sweet surprise with the mobile notary when we signed our papers, too! I'm a lawyer and my fiancé is a bank manager and HELOC specialist, so by nature of our careers, we know a lot more about this stuff than the average person. HOWEVER, even with those backgrounds, the first time buying process is so scary and intense and full of soooooo much info. That's why we were grateful to have switched to Kal's office because she really took the time to explain everything and make sure we understood fully. Thank you Kal, David, and Erin for all of your hard work and expertise!

Christine is extremely knowledgeable about mortgages and incredibly client-focused. I spoke with…read moreher long after I got a mortgage (unfortunately!) to put my mind at ease about refinancing. I am so sad I didn't find her when I took out my original mortgage on my first home, but her insight and reassurance about refinancing options definitely made me feel better about the future. I highly recommend her--you will not be disappointed!

We've worked with Christine with our first home purchase. She walked us through the steps of home…read morebuying and was there for us when we needed a bit of some hand holding. She is professional, reliable and responds quickly. This year she helped us with our refinancing and found the best deal for us. We highly recommend her, she has made the process stress-free and easy.

From our very first meeting, Real Estate agent Scott Post impressed us with his professionalism and…read moreexpertise. He listened closely to us and offered professional advice and thoughtful insights. Our home was located in an unusual area and Scott was able to handle some questions about the area that other agents may not have been able to answer. Scott was always quick to respond to any questions we had, and kept us informed at every stage. His professionalism made the entire selling process seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Post to anyone ready to sell their home.

From our very first meeting, Real Estate agent Scott Post impressed us with his professionalism and…read moreexpertise. He listened closely to us and offered professional advice and thoughtful insights. Our home was located in an unusual area and Scott was able to handle some questions about the area that other agents may not have been able to answer. Scott was always quick to respond to any questions we had, and kept us informed at every stage. His professionalism made the entire selling process seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Post to anyone ready to sell their home.

Roger Perry and his excellent team worked tirelessly in selling our condo in Hollywood. He and his…read moreteam went above and beyond time and time again. In a tough and complicated market they remained focused, dedicated, determined, and hard working throughout. They were patient with me when I had the occasional anxious moment. It is so important to work with someone you can trust when selling a home. A rare find. My heartfelt thanks to Roger and all his associates. I strongly recommend him to anyone in the LA area planning to buy or sell real estate. They will guide you and make your experience as simple as possible.

Having bought and sold three different homes in my lifetime with a handful of different agents,…read moreRoger is hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. I am simply amazed at how expertly he guided us and managed the entire home sale experience. We were in a tough seller's market with high interest rates and what my husband and I thought would be difficult conditions to sell in. Looking to sell our investment property that had recently become vacant, I set about searching for the right realtor to work with. After doing some research and interviewing several top agents, I felt a connection with Roger and immediately appreciated his quick follow through and expertise in our neighborhood and market. We let Roger know that our priorities were to sell our home quickly given the carry costs for a vacant home and for the highest possible price. Roger completely overwhelmed us with the outcome. He staged, photographed, listed, and sold our home in under a month. We thought it might take 2-3 times that long. He also achieved a sales price higher than we thought was possible in this market. Throughout it all, Roger and his team were completely full service and delivered an incomparable level of responsiveness and care. It really feels like you are their most important priority (and I know for a fact that Roger buys and sells homes for his other clients that are many multiples more than our price point). All of this is to say that Roger puts his clients first and is an expert negotiator. My husband and I are so pleased we chose him as our agent, and we look forward to being repeat clients. Thank you, Roger!

Towards the end of June 2015, we contacted agent Eitan Costine of Teles Properties in Brentwood to…read morediscuss selling a property we owned in the San Fernando Valley. Eitan stated to us that he really wouldn't consider listing the house for more than $X, and that its appeal would likely be to a builder/developer/investor. After meeting with Eitan, we decided to utilize a different agent/broker because we believed that Eitan was off-base in both marketing and pricing the property. We actually sold the house with virtually no improvements (using a different agent/broker) for $100K more than the maximum of $X that Eitan had proposed, just 30 days after opening escrow. Once we made the decision to go with a different agent/broker, Eitan sent us an email telling us that he was not "pleased" with us, that he had no ulterior motive in underpricing the property, and that small improvements (as we had suggested) would have "negligible" impact on the sale price (and stated that a "thorough set of improvements" would yield a better price). Further, in a subsequent email, Eitan stated that he 1) felt our listing price of $X was way too high and that 2) by using the agent we ultimately chose, we would be working with people who would not likely be as interested in securing top dollar for the property. Eitan also stated that the agency we chose often let homes sit on the market for months. . We believe that Eitan either 1) doesn't know the real estate market very well, 2) had an ulterior motive of making money on both ends with the seller and a buyer (he mentioned numerous times to us that he had very interested buyers already lined up), or 3) both. Whatever the case may be, we found Eitan's lack of professionalism to be appalling, and, as such, we would not recommend ever doing business with him.

I had a fantastic experience working with realtor Marny Maslon. She helped us buy a house in a time…read morewhen the little that was on the market was out of range in terms of price. I very much recommend her.