Every agent told us to list lower. Simone told us to list higher - and she was right. Sold for full asking 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! read more

It was a great experience working with Simone on selling my property. She was very responsive and I could 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. read more

Where do I start... I will try to keep my book short. There are so many incredible things to say about Simone! We had a real estate agent back out of showing us property because it was snowing. We drove around and Simone was holding an open house. I said, that is someone with tenacity. We walked up a huge hill where we met Simone and from that day forward she was the most kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, responsive, and thorough real estate agent we could ever ask for from start to finish. Even on the first home, we put an offer in went through all the inspections and it fell out. Simone never gave up and she found us the absolute perfect house! Not once did she ever have an attitude or show frustration of any kind through any of the transactions. She always had a sincere smile and only wanted what was best for us. I wish I could give her 10 stars, she deserves it! Simone has our highest recommendation! read more

Simone had the exact correct read on the market. From the initial meeting all the way to closing Simone was excellent. She really shined during negotiations giving us great advice while never compromising what we wanted. If you need a realtor in the area I cannot recommend Simone enough. read more

Simone is an amazing realtor. We had a family cabin in Running Springs that unfortunately we had to sell. We live 100 miles away in LA so we needed someone that could take care of everything without us having to be on the ground. We interviewed a few realtors, and Simone impressed us from the very first meeting. The other realtors just showed up to the meeting; Simone came prepared. She had comps, a market strategy, and target price from the very beginning. She delivered on every aspect. Simone is friendly, hard-working, kept us in the loop, and was able to take care of all the details. She guided us through the inevitable hiccups along the way. We couldn't be happier with Simone and she has our highest recommendation. Thank you Simone for making a bittersweet process painless and professional. read more

Simone spent a year finding the perfect cabin for us in Lake Arrowhead. She kept in touch, worked tirelessly, and always cheerfully. She never made us feel like we were a burden even though we were so specific about what we wanted. She figured out quickly what we were looking for and showed us many options. After finding the cabin we loved she helped negotiate the best deal and met us there the day we moved in. She scheduled all the necessary inspections for us as we lived down the mountain. Her love for the area is contagious and we couldn't be happier about our move. Simone made everything easy and seamless. read more

Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - New Sky Forest residents, Lori and Scott McKenna. We LOVE our new cabin! - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Lake Arrowhead, California

Simone is a wonderful realtor on the mountain. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the local resources and the local market. She is very timely and responsive and works very hard to ensure that she considers all of your needs and concerns. She has a keen eye and respect for quality on the mountain. If you are looking for somebody who will understand your needs and find the perfect home for you or sell your home in the most respectful and classy way, she is your realtor. Her listings are always classy and she understands how to appeal to a discerning buyer. read more

Simone did a superb job of giving us ideas for staging the cabin, strategies for bringing in buyers, and options for closing escrow. Her experience and calm manner grounded us through the Line fire, the ups and downs of selling a home in Probate, and the intricate details of closing. We highly recommend her to anyone interested in an excellent real estate agent who is 100% committed to her clients, both in building a great relationship and working tirelessly until the process is completed. read more

Simone is great! She is local to Lake Arrowhead and knows a lot about the area and the current housing market up on the mountain. There are probably a lot of realtors on the mountain that know a lot about the area too, however what was great about working with Simone is that she genuinely cared about getting us into the 'right' home and not just 'a' home. We were very picky buyers and she stuck with us through multiple showings until we were able to land the perfect place. She has no problem putting in that extra work you hope a realtor will do for you. Thanks again, Simone! Chris & Nancy read more

My husband and I had been contemplating the idea of buying a little cabin in the mountains for quite some time. We had no contacts up there so we decided to go online and look for realtors, and that's how we found Simone. We loved working with her, she extremely professional, very knowledgeable, direct, very responsive.. and the list goes on Thank you Simone! You have set the bar high and hope we can work together again :) read more

Simone really knocked our socks off!! We had such a pleasant experience working with her. She always responded very quickly and was a perfect amount of encouraging and not pushy at all. She really made us feel like she understood what we were looking for and she worked day and night to help us find the perfect home for our family! We would work with Simone again in a heartbeat and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for representation "on the mountain"! -Emily & Joe Farrier read more

If I could give Simone more than 5 stars I would. Not only is she local to the area but she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to living on the mountain. My husband and I were living in LA and were driving up the mountain pretty much every weekend to look at houses. Simone was incredibly patient and accommodating to our schedule. She knew exactly the house we wanted even when we weren't sure. She's incredibly well organized and follows up in a timely manner. I cannot recommend Simone enough if you're looking to move into the Lake Arrowhead / Crestline area. Thanks for helping us find our dream home Simone! We love it up here! read more

Simone has been fantastic over the past year. Our needs changed and we had a long break away from the area before returning as ready to purchase. Her professionalism is fantastic whilst always maintaining an honest and warm demeanor. If you are looking for a property in the mountains she can't be beaten. Her local knowledge and advice really helped us find the perfect home in our budget. We moved in yesterday and found a gorgeous welcome basket full of local goodies for us. So happy in our new home thanks to Simone:) read more

I usually don't write reviews for services but felt compelled to do so for Simone. We had been considering a home in the mountains and had briefly visited the Lake Arrowhead area a couple of times. The mountain consisted of various areas and we wanted someone to help in understanding the local market. We contacted Simone and immediately were impressed with her knowledge of the communities. Within a very short period and after viewing numerous homes, she found us the perfect home. As is the case with any home purchase, but even more so with a mountain home, there were issues that arose during escrow. Simone's experience and contacts on the mountain resolved everything timely and efficiently. She didn't just represent us as buyers, she continues to help us as new home owners in the area. read more

Simone is by far one of the best realtors I've worked with, and I've worked with many. She's reliable, honest, and will fight for you. She knows her territory so well, which is exactly what we needed as we were purchasing in an area unfamiliar to us. She goes above and beyond, and truly cares. We're so happy we got connected with her! read more

Simone is simply the best! We've purchase our fair share of homes "down the mountain" so we thought we had a good understanding of what it means to be a good realtor.. until we met Simone. Simone wasn't just good, she's great! From our first meeting to finally closing on a home a few months later we enjoyed the entire process. Simone KNOWS Lake Arrowhead and since this was our first mountain house we had no idea what we were in for. Simone was able to clearly detail things to look for when buying a home in the mountain and in the end we found the perfect house for our family. She works diligently to make sure every aspect is taken care of and isn't afraid to express her expert advice when needed. She was very accessible and is always on top of things. I highly recommend Simone if you are looking for a home in the Lake Arrowhead area! In addition, while Simone provides great personalized services she is part of one of the most active real estate groups in Lake Arrowhead. Her personal knowledge combined with her ability to tap into a great team of agents gives you a great advantage in this competitive market. read more

You will probably hear this phrase a lot in the mountain community "oh you're buying a house, I know a realtor." Everyone knows a realtor but not everyone knows an amazing realtor. My wife and I were looking to buy our first home and of course we heard from others how laborious the process is. We first started looking for houses in January of 2019. Thought we found one and as we started the process I personally didn't have peace about and pulled out of the process. Simone was great and encouraging even though it was hard pulling out of the process. Fast forward to May if 2019 and my wife and I were ready to begin the process of home buying again. We connected with Simone and she must have shown us 40-60 homes. She never complained about, never was upset we wanted to look at more homes and ultimately really wanted to get a feel for our likes and dislikes trying to get us the perfect fit. In July of 2019 we got the keys to our first home all thanks to Simone and her patience with us. If you need a realtor who makes the entire process as easy as possible, is patient, kind, willing to walk the process with you, answer any questions at anytime no matter how much you call...this is your realtor! read more

When we decided to sell our house on the mountain, Simone was referred to us by a close friend and we were so happy for it. Simone was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She worked with us to set a competitive listing price, kept in touch with us via text and phone throughout the whole process, and really made it all easy. If you're thinking of buying or selling on the mountain, we highly recommend talking to Simone! read more

This is my first review and 5 Stars just isn't enough. Simone is great! She is a local agent in Lake Arrowhead and is extremely knowledgeable about all the mountain communities. Simone was incredibly patient, accommodating, and willing to go the extra mile. She was able to sell our first investment project during SNOWageddon just before our maturity date. Simone will be representing us moving forward. I look forward to doing more business with her in the future. read more

Simone was an incredible agent that made it happen for us in Lake Arrowhead. She knows the market incredibly well and is very attentive to every detail, which helped educate my wife and I in our search for our home. She was patient, never rushed us into a decision and always shared her unvarnished opinion - good or bad, which we really appreciated. Importantly she knew exactly what it would take for us to compete in a very competitive market and worked tirelessly for my wife and I. We highly recommend anyone looking in the Lake Arrowhead area use Simone to buy or sell your home. read more

We are very grateful that we found Simone to guide us through the process of buying our home in Crestline. She was with us every step of the way from determining which part of the mountain would be best for us to helping us get an offer accepted in such a competitive market. She never made us feel pressured to like a home and was able to give us wonderful advice and guidance when she didn't feel a home was a good choice. She was always extremely responsive and available whenever we needed help. Simone is very knowledgeable and helped us find our dream home. She always understood what we were looking for and made the process seamless. We can't recommend her enough!! read more

I lucked upon Simone when I was looking for an agent to sell my home, and she was absolutely the best I could have hoped for! Throughout the whole process, she was positive, offered really great suggestions, and always had an answer to my many questions along the way. She just KNOWS the mountains and was an invaluable asset to have on my side. I highly recommend her!! read more

My wife and I just closed on a beautiful home in Lake Arrowhead. It took us a while to narrow down on the specific area and finding exactly what we wanted required a lot of searching. Simone was there for us at every step. I am thankful that we found Simone and can't imagine a better agent for the process we went through. If you are looking for a great real estate agent in Lake Arrowhead or the surrounding areas, I highly recommend contacting Simone. From personal experience you will not be disappointed! read more

When we decided to start the home buying process in Lake Arrowhead, we did our research on the various real estate agents and agencies in the area. We found Simone on line and reached out to her. She immediately responded and scheduled a call so we could discuss our plans. She asked several questions about our family and needs to narrow down the type of homes we were interested in, and never rushed, pushed or tried to convince us to go in a different direction. Once we were ready to look at homes, Simone scheduled tours in an efficient way so we could fit in as many as possible during our time together, and was even able to squeeze in a few others that just came on the market. Simone patiently answered all of our questions as we viewed various properties. After she got a better feel for what we were looking for, Simone was able to focus on the best homes that met our needs, tastes and budget. Since we do not live locally, Simone was more than willing to preview properties and handle matters on our behalf. She represented us professionally, honestly and communicated with us in a timely manner. She made the buying process smooth and we ended up with a fantastic mountain home. We highly recommend Simone and hope to work with her again in the future. read more

We had a great experience with Simone. She was knowledgeable about buying in the mountains and had good contacts with inspectors, contractors and lenders. She was willing to let us into the house to check on things and was very accommodating. Simone was easy to communicate with and met all our needs. We would definitely would buy and or sell with her again! read more

Simone found us our dream home! She listened to our wishes and suggested a house that hadn't been on our radar at all, and found the perfect home for us. She is a o well connected with resources, which was huge since we were not local. Simone made everything easy and clear, which was a big deal for our first home purchase. I would recommend Simone to everyone. She is kind and funny and thoughtful on top of being a true professional and the expert you want as you make the biggest purchase of your life. read more

If you need to list or purchase a home I highly recommend Simone. You will not be disappointed. Buying a house can be one of the most stressful times in a person's life. It's a huge decision. It's life changing! My husband and I put our house up for sale in Glendora so that we could relocate to the mountains! This new lifestyle change for me was very exciting, yet scary and I had doubts along the way. For me it was an emotional roller coaster. So many factors go into buying a home and it all starts with the person you hire to find you a home! Last thing I needed was to find an agent that would add to my stress BUT I didn't have to worry about that with Simone. She is so chill and honest. She was the perfect balance for me during this life changing transition! I am a control freak and a bit of a worrier but having her as my agent made it easy for me to let go and let her do her thing (which is not easy for me to do) but she built that rapport from the very beginning, therefore I was able to trust her and her expertise to take us in the right direction. She wasn't just trying to sell us a home, in fact she steered us away from homes she didn't think were a right fit for our family. She knew what we were looking for and what our needs were and showed us homes to meet that criteria. Within a month of hiring Simone we closed escrow on our home in the mountains. The transition couldn't have been any better for me. Simone, thanks for your patience with me and calming me down when I started to worry and doubt. I appreciate your knowledge and love for the mountains. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future! read more

I can't recommend Simone highly enough. She helped our family find the perfectcabin in Lake Arrowhead. It took us nearly two years to find it, and Simone was so patient with us and so helpful every step of the way. She was always available for u s and always up for the challenge, even when we wanted to see homes while it was snowing! She is very honest, kind and knowledgeable. She was always straight forward with us and great at educating us about the mountain. I can always count on her to be there for my family and I for all our realtor needs. She is someone I trust and consider myself lucky to have worked with her. Simone is the best! read more

Simone is awesome. She made our dream of buying a cabin in Arrowhead Woods come true. She was willing to give her own opinion on what was/wasn't right for us based on getting to know us personally. read more

Simone is absolutely wonderful! We were fortunate to meet her. She is knowledgeable and honest. I felt like she was always looking out for our best interest, rather than trying to push through a sale. We relied on her advice because we trusted her. She is sincere, hard working and responsive. She's a true gem and the best agent! read more

Simone was great and very attentive especially in light of COVID. We were able to navigate through all the hurdles and eventually closed the deal. Simone went far and beyond what a realtor normally does. read more

I closed on my Lake Arrowhead house 2 weeks ago after a couple of false starts. Buying in a predominantly second home area is not anything like buying in LA and Simone was absolutely fantastic throughout the process. I always got a straight answer from Simone. If I asked her why a house wasn't moving, she gave me thoughtful explanations instead of the canned answers. Simone is professional and thoughtful. I actually did a lot of research before selecting her and Coldwell Banker. After what I went through, I can say I made the right decision. read more

Simone provided us with a well-rounded experience when searching for our first home as full-time mountain residents. She not only made the experience super easy and fun, I like that she shares her honest opinion about everything related to living on the mountain. Simone even sent me job listings, knowing I'd be on the hunt! Above and beyond, to say the least. We feel lucky to have worked with her! Thanks, Simone! read more

If you are looking for home in the mountains, I highly recommend Simone. Simone worked with us to find the perfect home for us. It tools us quite a while and we toured a lot of homes, but with Simone it never seemed like a chore, in fact, it was kinda fun! Simone's knowledge of the area and what homes are on offer made the time we spent very productive. Once again recommend Simone highly. read more

Simone was such a great support and encouragement through the whole process of selling our house!! She was willing to work with us and alway available with great advice. She is knowledgeable about the market and strategies on how to get our house sold. Even though 2 of our offers backed out she was so positive and encouraged us to keep going. Another offer came in and we were able to sell our house. During the escrow process she was so proactive and kept us updated. Thanks Simone for selling our house and for all your hard work!!! read more

I was lucky enough the work with Simone when we decided to buy a home in the Lake Arrowhead area. Simone was amazing. On our first trip, she gave us a great orientation to the area and showed us all kinds of properties in our price range. Since she lives in the area, she was able to describe all the pros and cons of the neighborhoods, even the micro-climates on different sides of the lake. We weren't sure what style of property we were looking for, but Simone helped us figure that out. She was also great about taking us to all the houses we had found online--and new ones that weren't listed yet. I will say that every time we came up we liked to look at a LOT of houses, and Simone thoughtfully planned the route that made that most efficient. When we found our house, close of escrow was similarly smooth and untroubled. Simone is a true professional. She is cheerful, friendly, and pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a great agent and a great house, I highly recommend contacting Simone. read more

If you're looking to buy a house in the mountains (and you should) I would highly recommend using Simone. She has vast knowledge of things specific and important to the area as well as a general real estate savvy. She's very available and generous with her time, always willing to quickly respond to questions. She helped us narrow down what we were looking for and got a clear understanding of what that was. This allowed her to only show us houses that matched this criteria, and ultimately find the most awesome mountain cabin for us. She was invaluable throughout the whole escrow process and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! read more

I feel extremely lucky to have had the good fortune of being represented by Simone Knepper in the purchase of my new mountain cabin. This particular cabin has gorgeous greenbelt views and a wonderful private location resulting in a great deal of interest and multiple offers coming in on the property. I reached out to Simone and within minutes of contacting her, she had arranged access to show me the property and submitted my offer that very same day. Simone is an excellent listener, an attribute that not all real estate agents have. Simone listened to what my budget was regarding the property and what I felt made sense considering some areas of the property that would require work. Simone gave valuable advice on how to structure my offer so that it was strong, clean and straightforward, and despite multiple other offers, the sellers ultimately chose mine as the offer to proceed with even though I don't think it was the highest offer presented to them. Simone is a pleasure to work with and while I have a fair amount of real estate knowledge, her approach and common sense are definitely the reason I now own this spectacular property. Sometimes it is tempting to have an acquaintance or friend represent you in a real estate transaction and I am confident that had I gone this route, things would have gone very differently and the cabin would probably have gone to one of the other buyers. The great thing is that after working with Simone, I now consider her a good friend and also one that I would recommend to my friends and family who are searching for their perfect mountain property. Simone knows the mountain community and was always quick to respond to questions and concerns as well as provide assistance whenever I needed it. You will never feel like you are pestering or bothering Simone and she always is eager to do research for you or find answers to any questions that you might have. If you want an honest real estate agent and the best chance of not only finding but closing on your dream mountain home in a hot real estate market, Simone is someone you definitely want on your side! read more

Simone was awesome and worked with me for over a year as I looked for my specific needs. She lives in the mountains and is well versed in the area. Highly suggest working with her ! read more

My husband and I had worked with/contacted other realtors in the Lake Arrowhead area and were disappointed at the lack of professionalism and attention we received from them. We then contacted Simone and in Simone, found a consummate professional. Simone is knowledgeable about the area and the realities of life in the mountains (i.e., access roads vs maintained roads). She showed us about 25 homes, and listened carefully to our feedback on each one. Based on our feedback, she honed and refined our showings. During the escrow process, Simone went above and beyond her role as the buyers' agent to smooth a few bumps in the road. Simone was constantly in touch with us - communicating next steps and deadlines, and offering options. We deeply appreciated Simone's attention to details, her exceptional communication skills and her upbeat, positive outlook. We highly recommend Simone! read more