An "Exceptional" Experience--If You Enjoy Disappointment!…read moreSelling my home with Renee was truly a remarkable experience--if by remarkable, you mean selling for $60K less than the original listing price after nearly six months on the market. Oh, and let's not forget the most hilarious part: my home, which is 600 square feet larger than my neighbor's, sold for just $10K more--except they managed to close in 1.5 months, while mine dragged on for half a year. But hey, their home was cozier, had better upgrades, and was just overall superior, so clearly, it's my home's fault. Now, Renee was fantastic at making the process smooth and staging the home beautifully. She moved fast, which was impressive... until I realized that staging and speed don't mean much if your actual selling strategy is a disaster. Here's where things went downhill: 1. The Staging Fairy Tale Renee was so passionate about staging, comparing it to dating--because, apparently, selling a house is just like putting on makeup and getting your hair done. And yet, after all that effort, staging did absolutely nothing to help my home sell faster or at a better price. Next time, I'll skip the expensive "makeover" and just hire a realtor who doesn't charge double the commission for theatrics. 2. A Pricing Strategy That Was a Masterclass in Excuses I told Renee I wanted to sell quickly. Her brilliant plan? List high, get no offers, and then blame external factors. First, we were overpriced. Then came a long list of excuses--holiday season, LA fires, global warming, the alignment of the stars... you name it. The result? Six painful price cuts and a house sitting vacant for six months. If I had known this was the strategy, I would have just lit $60K on fire and saved myself the stress. 3. Negotiation? What's That? A realtor's job is to advocate for their client. Renee's approach? Pass messages back and forth like an unpaid intern and let me handle the tough decisions. Even after I directly told her I expected her to negotiate on my behalf, she remained clueless and simply relayed whatever the buyer said, placing all the pressure on me. The Contingency Debacle: One offer included a sale contingency. Renee assured me this was a great offer because the buyer was on a tight timeline. When I told her I was uncomfortable with the contingency, she didn't even know we could negotiate the timeframe. Later, she blamed me for not countering--because, apparently, I'm supposed to be the expert here. The Lowball Circus: When a buyer lowballed me, Renee had no guidance on whether I should counter or by how much. She was more eager to close the deal than to fight for my best interest. We finally accepted the offer and made it crystal clear that no additional repairs would be accommodated. And yet--shockingly--the buyer came back with repair requests. Did Renee stand her ground? Nope. She simply relayed the request, wiped her hands clean, and said, "You can totally decline it." Final Verdict If you're looking for someone to stage your home and send messages back and forth while you handle all the hard decisions yourself, Renee is your person! But if you expect a realtor who will actually negotiate, strategize, and fight for your best interest--I'd strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

A Realtor Who Truly Knows Her Craft…read more Selling a home can be stressful, but working with Renee made the process much easier to navigate. From the very beginning, she was well-prepared, professional, and responsive. She has a real talent for presenting a home in the best possible light--her staging and photography made the property stand out online and brought in steady interest. What impressed me most, though, was her ability to keep everything organized and moving. Real estate transactions involve so many moving parts, but she kept communication clear and timely so I never felt left in the dark. Whenever questions came up, she provided thoughtful guidance and practical options, which helped me feel confident in making decisions. While every market has its challenges, Renee always maintained a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. She was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about getting the best outcome possible. At the end of the day, I felt supported throughout the entire process, and I truly appreciated her dedication. I would recommend Renee to anyone who values professionalism, attention to detail, and an agent who treats her clients with respect and care.

Breanne is the epitome of what a great realtor and person is! We were brand new to the home buying…read moreand real estate process and with her help and expertise we successfully purchased a home! She was beyond patient with us as we navigated the timing and state of the market and made sure we knew she was there for us the entire time. She answered all questions we had in a timely manner and went above and beyond to make sure we understood and were satisfied with each step of the process. We cannot recommend her enough for all of your real estate needs. We have been in our home now for a couple months and she still continues to answer any questions we have. Thank you Breanne for being the wonderful person and professional you are! We are so thankful for you!!

Megan is an exceptional real estate agent. I contacted her because I was selling my home and moving…read moreout of state. Megan made the whole process so much easier than I had expected. Before my home had gone on the market, she had already reached out to potential buyers. The week my home went live, Megan had an open house that weekend both days. My home went in contract the following week. It was amazing. Megan is very personable, knowledgeable and great at what she does. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who is buying or selling a home.

Megan is truly an expert in both of the east Ventura neighborhoods that we bought and sold in. Her…read moremarket expertise and ability to sell the neighborhood lifestyle contributed significantly to us securing a swift offer on our home and setting us up to close on our new home in the allotted timeframe.... Megan is a full service realtor who was available for everything from helping us understand the market pricing to showing up to help pack boxes and prep the house for our move!

Right from the start, Kathy was completely engaged in discovering our needs and taking the time to…read morewalk to us through this huge, life-changing process. She was always available, and took an active part in trying to make our lives easier wherever she could. We entered the market at a tough time, but Kathy was always positive and consistent, going above and beyond to make sure our home was showcased in the most desirable way possible. That included providing invaluable services like professional staging, amazing photographers and drone footage of our property. Kathy made sure we got big numbers for open houses and eventually we got a deal that made everyone happy. Kathy is the type of agent that combines a wealth of experience with sophistication and hard work. It was a pleasure working with her.

Kathy did a stellar job showing us around the Santa Clarita area. She really went above and beyond…read moreand spent two whole days of her time driving us around and pointing out in detail the pros and cons of different areas and also of features within the many homes we looked at. She answered all of our questions promptly and tailored her tours to our interests and price range. My wife and I felt very comfortable with Kathy and although we did not end up buying a home in the area for completely unrelated reasons, we would have definitely gone with Kathy if we had. If we ever in the future look to buy in the area, we will definitely be going with Kathy.

So many wonderful things to say about Marsha. She is honest, hard working, a great negotiator and…read morehas more integrity than any realtor I have ever worked with. She truly looks after her clients from start to finish. Just wish I could give her more than 5 stars.

I worked with Marsha earlier this year to purchase my first home and cannot imagine going through…read morethe process with anyone else! She was very patient with me and was happy to answer all of my questions...sometimes more than once. She kept me appraised of our progress throughout the entire process and I was so pleased with her dedication and efforts to ensure a smooth closure. I value her personal and professional opinion and her amazing negotiating skills to guarantee I received the best price on my purchase. I could not have asked for a better person to work with during such a stressful, but happy, life changing event. I will be a customer for life!!

I found Ricky Revivo by researching the leader in the Thousand Oaks real estate market. Lydia…read moreGable Group was #1 and Ricky's name came up as best-performing agent. Her reputation is well-deserved! She set several tours of possible properties that fit my requests. Her patience and suggestions during the process made the search a pleasure. When I found the right home, she handled the purchase with skillfully. In fact, her negotiating saved me a substantial amount on the final price. I recommend Ricky wholeheartedly!

Excellent, prompt service from our agent Kommerina De Jong. She truly cares about you and your…read moreneeds and goes out of her way to make it happen. She was available by text, email and voice at all times.

Michele is a true gem! She is helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Michele seamlessly navigated our…read morehome purchase and offered expert support and guidance. She was attentive to deadlines and is a clear communicator. Michele truly puts her clients first. We were so thankful to have Michele and anyone would be lucky to have her as a realtor!

Michele helped us to sell our home and the experience was nothing but stellar! Michele walked us…read morethrough the whole process of selling but more importantly was available anytime we had questions. Her team worked quickly to get photos taken and get the property marketed and was under contract shortly after! We had a multiple offers and Michele kept us informed during the entire process and we are absolutely blessed to have such a smooth process! We highly recommend Michele for all your real estate needs, whether you are buying a home or you want to get top dollar for selling your home. She has the expertise and expert knowledge of the area. Simply put Michele Manfredi is AWESOME, wish we could give her 10 stars!

I have worked with Elizabeth on multiple real estate transactions over the years, and there is no…read moreone I trust more. In fact, I have referred family members to her because I know she will take care of them the same way she has always taken care of me. I happened to find the ideal single-story home before it hit the market and immediately called Elizabeth because I knew I wanted her in my corner. Elizabeth quickly jumped into action, developed a strategy, and helped me evaluate my options so I could move forward with confidence without first having to sell my current home. She put together an exceptionally strong and clean offer and successfully secured acceptance before the home ever went on the market. In a highly competitive market, that was no small accomplishment. One of the things I appreciated most was Elizabeth's ability to coordinate both transactions at the same time. While I was in escrow on my new home, she was preparing, marketing, and negotiating the sale of my current home. Her pricing strategy and negotiation skills were exceptional. We received three offers within the first week, and my home ultimately sold for $50,000 over asking price and more than $100,000 higher than a similar home across the street had sold just three months earlier. What sets Elizabeth apart is how fiercely she protects her clients' interests. I jokingly call her a "pit bull" because she is incredibly tenacious when it comes to protecting her clients' interests. Once she's representing you, she treats your goals as if they were her own. She is strategic, knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and an exceptional negotiator. Both transactions went incredibly smoothly, and I always felt confident knowing Elizabeth was looking out for me every step of the way. This was not my first transaction with her, and it certainly won't be my last. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a Realtor who will work tirelessly on their behalf and consistently deliver outstanding results.

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Elizabeth. From the very beginning of our home…read moresearch, she was kind, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, unbelievably flexible, and completely honest every step of the way. We had a pretty tough wish list and went through some challenging searches, but Elizabeth never once made us feel like we were asking for too much. She gave us honest feedback when we needed it, encouraged us when we felt discouraged, and somehow kept the whole process moving forward without ever making us feel pressured. She stuck it out with us and remained just as committed from day one to closing day. What meant the most to us, though, was how she treated our family. She was so sweet and engaging with our two young kids, always making them feel included instead of in the way. Somewhere along the way, she stopped feeling like "our realtor" and started feeling like a friend we'd known forever. And in the end... she found it. The house that checked the boxes we thought would be impossible to check. Our perfect fit. The whole time, we thought we were looking for a "for now" home, but thanks to Elizabeth, we found our forever home. We're so grateful for her hard work, her heart, and her dedication. If you're looking for someone who will truly stick with you and care about your family like it's her own, Elizabeth is the one