Smith & Berg assisted with the sale of my home off market and achieved an incredible result! I had had the impression that any off market sale would have to be well under market value and was initially very skeptical. David Berg and his team quickly helped find serious buyers and got an offer well above what I had thought was possible. Then, instead of calling it a day, he negotiated for even more. He and his team also crafted purchase agreement terms that allowed my family the time and flexibility to look for a new home on our schedule. I would definitely work with them again! read more

I can't say enough good things about Jordan! He's great to work with and an amazing resource. I was always confident in his knowledge and perspective on the market, the neighborhoods we were looking in, and specific elements of each house (materials, structural elements, safety concerns, etc.). Jordan was recommended to us by multiple friends who had purchased houses with him and we have since recommended him to others as well. Jordan was very patient while we scoured the Valley for the perfect house. I always felt like he understood what we wanted and was always on our side with a practical viewpoint. When we finally found our house, Jordan helped us get a good deal without getting into a competitive bidding situation. When it came to selling our previous home, Jordan and the Smith & Berg team made everything so easy. Everything felt like it was being taken care of, and that we were getting the best value out of our last property, and could concentrate on settling our family into our new home. read more

Nate Stadler at Smith & Berg represented us on the purchase of our new home in Westwood Hills. They worked with us to establish a competitive offer that allowed us to purchase our dream home during a very competitive time. Their communication and professionalism throughout the process made the entire experience stress-free and simple. It is not what you know when it comes to LA Real Estate it is who you know and they made a potentially stressful process seamless! read more

10 STARS! We had a wonderful fortune of having Smith and Berg Team as our agents both as selling and as buying agents for different properties. We were continually impressed with the professionalism, expertise, attention to detail, and punctuality that Smith and Berg Team put forward. Navigating competitive West Los Angeles market could have been highly stressful and costly -- instead, with the expert guidance of Smith and Berg Team, we completed our housing adventure in record time and with the fantastic outcome. We could not have been happier with the process and the outcome. We most enthusiastically endorse this agency, and will forever be grateful for their work. Special thanks go to Mr. Ron Smith, Mr. David Berg, and Ms. Courtney Welsh. They are the absolute best in this business. read more

Do not use this agency! Katy YAMBAO gives every real estate agent a bad name. Not only did she get me into a lawsuit, nor her or, her partners will take any accountability for their actions. This will lead me to take legal action against this company and ultimately making sure this real estate agent as well as her associates never do this again. Katy, had a moral and ethical duty to ensure the proper forms, as well as communication, were completed. However, this was not the case and when I told her you have real estate insurance so you need to provide me with an attorney, she never contacted me back. Futhermore, her management never contacted me back as well. read more

Parisa Schnider is the best agent that I have ever worked with in 30 years; she leased my single family house within 4 hours of being on the market in newbury park ca. She also was my agent in a purchase of a single family home in sherman oaks ca from a difficult center; she negotiated the deal at lower than asking price in the hottest market. she is the most knowledgable about all aspects of real esate. she is highly recommended. 5 stars !********** read more

Robert Morton helped me with the prior purchase and the most recent sale of my condo in LA. Robert was so attentive and helped us find the right buyers and close within no time. Robert and the entire team at Smith and Berg / Compass helped make the whole process incredibly seamless - their professional knowledge, experience, connections, and advice was invaluable to us. I would absolutely work with them again. read more

My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Ron, David and the entire Smith& Berg team on multiple transactions over the last several years. In our most recent transaction we were selling a home in Westwood and received multiple offers above our asking price. As always, the entire team was with us every step of the way throughout the transaction process. The experience and depth of this team is unparalleled and we could not recommend them more highly for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate on the Westside of Los Angeles. read more

Exceptional agents helped educate us and buy our first home - from inspection agents, home loan officer, and remodel support we could not have asked for a more incredible team to support us on this big life milestone! read more

We met Trevor through his wife. Although Trevor did not personally know us, he took the time to help us find and personally vet and interview a real estate agent out of state for us. That realtor was awesome and did a great job for us, which was all Trevor wanted for us. When it came time for us to sell our LA condo we naturally wanted to put Trevor into the mix of potential listing agents for our unit. His actions already spoke to us. After a few conversations, we knew in our gut that Trevor would be our guy-- and we were so right. Trevor was amazing and exceeded all expectations and went above and beyond on countless occasions. We were selling our very first home-- a place we renovated, made every detailed decision about and both our kids were born and began their lives in. As you can imagine, emotional ties to our home were abundantly there and our reason for selling was a family decision as well that required a great sale. Trevor kept that in the forefront throughout and we've come to really trust him. He gave us sound and timely advice from day one. He handled unexpected obstacles with grace and precision. He was detailed and made decisions that were in our best interest, even if that meant he was swamped with nonstop showings with no breaks day after day. He was always attentive and responsive to our questions. He provided us choices with expert guidance and always partnered with us for every decision. He is genuine and we knew we were in it together with Trevor every step of the way. We would recommend Trevor and the Smith and Berg team to anyone and everyone. Trevor and Ron's strategy for our place was creative, top notch and only what true experience and vision could render. Trevor and Ron's team was specialized to cover everything and anything-- not only were they good at what they do to execute, but they were a real pleasure to work with. In a short timeframe, we arrived at a sale that in all ways blew away our expectations. Thank you, Trevor. You always understood our needs, and never over promised but certainly overdelivered. The best part of this experience is not only did we have a great experience, but in the process we made a life long friendship as well. Stephanie and Torre Alsup read more

Great helpful team. Fully knowledgeable about everything on the Westside and simply incredible as to Brentwood property. These guys are high energy and all that but the most important quality for each of Smith and Berg, and all on their very deep team, is the endless integrity at the heart of everything they do. Hard to find. Great to know. read more

We've had a longish relationship and fabulous experience with david and ron ! this grt duo helped us find the perfect needle in a haystack scenario for us . it took awhile (because of us) but they persevered, and they managed the closing brilliantly, which was rather complex as the lot came with plans that needed to be negotiated into the deal . these guys are great AND fun !! read more

My Family of five relocated to Los Angeles from New York. David and his whole team were, and continue to be, incredible. Beyond helpful with everything, even things outside of what they are obligated to do. They consistently go above and beyond to make things go smoothly. Cannot recommend them enough, you won't be disappointed. read more

My experience with Ryan was the most pleasant experience! He helped me buy my dream home and I will forever be thankful for all his effort that he put into making sure I get my condo. He really went above and beyond for me and helped me not only with purchasing my condo but also with putting me in contact with the best lender! I will recommend him to all of my friends and family. Thank you Ryan!!! You are the best agent in Los Angeles. read more

I've just sold my second property in Santa Monica with F. Ron and David. Amazing experience all around and the only company I would consider for any future West Side LA needs! read more

In the real estate world, whether buying or selling, it's not uncommon to encounter sharks, agents who will say and do anything to close a deal. I've written some unflattering reviews about a handful in recent months. This firm, and in particular David Berg and Rick Torres, are one of the few exceptions. No real estate transaction is perfectly smooth. When an inevitable issue arose with mine, David Berg immediately got on the phone with me and resolved it. He didn't push responsibility to a junior associate, nor did he deflect ownership of the issue. He's a true diplomatic and an honest player. He handled this somewhat high-maintenance buyer with finesse and diplomacy and has earned my trust. There's clearly a reason why their names are all over all the high end listings on the west side of LA. I hope to do further business with them in the future -- our first home will certainly not be our last. read more

David and Ron just sold our Brentwood home. Our experience was seamless and very successful --getting well over our asking price. They're intimately knowledgable with the area and comparable homes. They had accurate advice on how much we should invest in order for the house to show it's full potential. They took care of everything from hiring painters, cleaners, tree trimmers etc. and helped us get through escrow with some extenuating circumstances (being out of town) They were always available by phone, text or email. They made the entire process stress free. They are professional and personable and I would gladly use them again. read more

My wife and I had been looking to buy a duplex with other agents for 3 years without success. 3 YEARS! With a looming deadline (baby on the way), we turned to David on a friend's recommendation, and he got us into an accepted offer in a matter of weeks. Not only that, but he helped us navigate through the buying process with some extremely difficult sellers. In the end, we got a property that was even better than we could have hoped for, at the right price, and all before baby arrived! I can not recommend David highly enough. He is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and persistent. We wouldn't even consider using anyone else at this point, and we are looking forward to having David in our corner for our next transaction. read more

David recently helped me purchase a condo in Westwood. I'm not that familiar with the area, having recently moved from NYC, and he did an amazing job first helping me figure out where I wanted to live. He then deftly assisted me in narrowing down my search and finally to the property that we decided to buy. We had some major issues with the seller, but every step of the way he stepped in to make sure things kept moving forward. We got a great deal. We are so excited to own our new condo, and can't wait to move in. We couldn't have done it without him. read more

Hannah Pilkington represented us in the purchase of our first home and her assistance was invaluable. She was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable about the process. This, combined with the help of her transaction coordination team at Smith + Berg, played a huge role in our ability to secure the property and close the transaction seamlessly. read more

After 61 years in their Brentwood home we moved our parents into senior living. Ron and Dave personally came to the house and expertly gave their advice on what needed to be done to the house to make it marketable, and provided us with sale comps to determine an asking price. They provided a fixed cost contract for the work that needed to be done to the house prior to listing (being 61 years old there was a lot of deferred maintenance) with an outside contractor, for a cost that was far below my expectations. Ron and Dave supervised the construction team, which was remarkable, and kept us up to date on the progress. After listing the house for sale, their operations manager, Courtney Welsh, (a tour de force in her own right) walked us through the paperwork as well as arranging for a staging company to furnish and decorate the house for showings. As the sale process progressed Courtney continually kept us informed as to the scheduled showings and the potential buyers reactions. As issues came up, the experience and professionalism of the team was apparent and key in overcoming any road blocks. During escrow the team again was key in providing their talents to keeping the sale on track. After closing the sale, my thoughts were not so much, glad that's over, but more, wow, going to miss working with this group. read more

My wife and I have used David, Ron, and Trevor to buy two homes and sell one (all in the Brentwood area), and we couldn't be happier having placed our trust in their team. Their steady hands over each of the processes led to great outcomes in all three transactions, and we have sincerely appreciated their counsel, their transparency, and their passion for delivering the best outcome for their clients. They were also available day or night for any questions we had. We would recommend them without reservation for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in West LA. read more

David Berg and his team have now purchased 2 homes for us and sold 2 homes. With each transaction our expectations were exceeded. They pay attention to the smallest details, have found us exactly what we were looking for and also found perfect buyers for our properties. They are always available to answer questions and really guided us through the entire process. I would wholeheartedly recommend! read more

Smith and Berg Partners helped my wife and I on one of our previous properties and they did such an amazing job we hired them again for selling our next house. Nate and the team did a great job preparing us of what to expect before the house went on the market. They identified key things that needed to be taken care in order for escrow to go as smoothly as possible. Their marketing and advertising plan partnered with their extensive network helped us get an offer and into escrow in under two weeks. They not only got us multiple offers but all above asking prices. We could not have asked for better people to work with and would recommend their team to everyone. read more

David worked with us to find and purchase our first home. We are beyond thrilled with the level of expertise he demonstrated and the attention he paid to us and to the entire process of buying our house. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions, and David always took the time to explain each step along the way. He is honest, trustworthy, reliable and a great businessman. We very much appreciated his straight-forward approach as well as how he fought for us every step of the way. My husband and I highly recommend David and would absolutely work with him again in the future. read more

These guys are amazing! David and Ron went above and beyond at every step to make sure we found our perfect home, did our due diligence in the process, and then worked with us to fix it up afterwards. They are incredibly attentive, meticulous, knowledgeable, and helpful, and have a committed team behind them that work to ensure a seamless transaction. Can't recommend them enough. read more

We purchased a home through David Berg and Nathan Stadler. Total pros. They went the extra mile, especially with all the back-end details and negotiations. Super responsive. They were also extraordinarily helpful consulting on needed upgrades and renovations. read more

5 Stars and beyond describes the excellence of the Smith & Berg team! No sooner the for sale sign went up they were adding a SOLD sign to it. . . Simply the BEST. . . read more

We met with several realtors when it came to selling our home. We immediately felt David and Ron were the best choice for us. They have a perfect combination of market knowledge, business savvy and understanding of the emotional aspects of real estate transactions. We could not have been more pleased with how the process unfolded or the end result. Added bonus: everyone on their team is completely professional, responsive and a real pleasure to work with. We give them our unequivocal recommendation. read more

Ron and David helped us close a deal that my husband and I had lost nearly all hope of closing. We live in West Los Angeles, where buying a home that satisfies all one's wishes can be a frustrating endeavor. We had one particular home in mind, and they stuck with us through a uniquely complicated foreclosure to help us win the property. They are extremely knowledgeable about the market, business savvy, personable, and communicative. They also have a tremendous network of contacts, across the brokerage, lending, and development communities. We strongly recommend this dynamic duo. read more

Responsive to our inquiry of key metrics regarding their past performance. Listened to our desire and hopes for the sale of our home. Level set our expectations with an unwavering point of view. Executed that point of view with superb resources and acumen. Delivered intended results exactly as had been prescribed. Sold over asking with multiple bids. If this sounds like a process and outcome you want choose the Smith & Berg team. JC & GC read more

When it came time to put my Santa Monica condo on the market, I knew exactly who I would call, F. Ron Smith. He has such knowledge of the area and the market we are in at any given time. He will "hold your hand" through the arduous process of prepping your home for market and then onto the listing phase. He negotiated a great deal for me in such a quick time period. This is my 5th transaction with him and he will always be my go to realtor in the future. read more

I work in commercial real estate (office leasing), and was recommended to David Berg by a friend to help me out in my home purchase. David is a pro. He put a great amount of skill and effort into the purchase of my first home, and put a strategy forth that allowed us to navigate the transaction from beginning to end, calmly... with no surprises. He explained the purchase process to me along the way, and always answered questions quickly and effortlessly. He is a strong negotiator, and advocated for my needs... he made me feel very comfortable every step of the transaction. I was totally comfortable recommend him to any of my close friends and family, and look forward to working with him again when the time comes. read more

Great real estate agent. Knows how to get things done and stays on top of the details. David has successfully sold and bought properties for me from Westwood to Hancock Park. Highly recommended. read more

Ron Smith and David Berg did an excellent job selling our home in Santa Monica this past year. They closed our home above our asking price for a record price per square foot in the North of Montana area in a quick and efficient process to a nice couple that was a perfect fit. Ron represented us in buying our home in Santa Monica in 2010, and we have enjoyed a close relationship with him since then and met David within the past couple years. Ron and David work very well as a team and are a pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgeable and active in Santa Monica, they are skilled at pricing homes, they did an effective job preparing our home for sale by recommending aspects of our home to improve, they know how to market well and brought in a first-class photographer to shoot our home, they know how to best time market entry and manage a tight and competitive process, they carefully guided us toward the better buyers, they were very hands on through the showings, calls with buyer agents and negotiations and to the final close. In addition to price, they focus on achieving other attractive terms for their clients. They are very professional, extremely responsive and gave us a lot of attention. We would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in selling or buying a home. read more