Where do I start? Brian and Lisa Mason at Team Forss were simply amazing, from start to finish. My husband and I are first time home buyers, and the process seemed somewhat overwhelming, at first. I stumbled across Team Forss in what seemed like a "chance encounter" resulting from a google search. Later, I would realize that it was more likely fate that led us to Team Forss, and ultimately, our dream home! My immediate impression of Brian and Lisa was that they were both experienced and they knew the area, inside and out. They immediately connected me with a mortgage broker that was well known in the area that guided me thru the whole loan process. The Masons recognized we were "green" in the real estate world, and they educated my husband and I, without ever making us feel unknowledable. After carefully listening to our families needs and our tastes, They worked diligently to find properties that matched. They also set up appointments with home owners that met our small window of opportunity, in which we were in the country. Upon arriving in Temecula, We first met with Brian, who had a full day of property hunting mapped out and scheduled for us (per our request) While looking at the properties, it was obvious they had paid particular attention to our requirements for a home in quality, cost and location. During our first day of searching, we already had a couple of "possibles" to chose from! Brian and Lisa must have gotten a real sense of our taste during that day together, because two days later they called and said "I have located your dream home" My husband and I dropped everything to go look at the house that we ultimately purchased...And We couldn't be happier! The house was EXACTLY what we had hoped for and far exceeded our expectations! The rest of the process went very smoothly. The Masons represented our interest adequately and professionally. They are easy going and likable people. By the end of the process, I honestly felt like we had been friends for years. At closing, they surprised us with a beautiful stone with our family name engraved on it made for our new front porch, as well as a welcome basket! Honestly, My husband and I felt like it was US who should have been giving THEM the gifts! A huge Thank You goes out to Brian and Lisa Mason at Team Forss! U guys Rock! Arthur and Stacie Granados read more

Having been a landscaping contractor previously, I have seen my fair share of interaction between home owners, lenders, developers, builders and real estate firms. That being said, Goran and Lisa appeared to be very strong candidates to list our home after some research of the Temecula Valley area. Meeting them both, feeling their zest for their work and recognizing right out of the gates that they had a very organized approach to sell homes quickly and at strong market values - all of these traits sold my wife and I on their abilities and we signed on with their team within just a couple days of first meeting them. Both Goran and Lisa were excellent in all facets of our selling process. Lisa projected the exact selling price based off of the comps and condition of our home (essentially turn key). Even though I had some doubts about actually attaining our asking price, the team's efforts and marketing brought in 4 offers at full price in the first 6 days. On day # 8 we had a very strong offer at 5K above our asking price. Done deal just that fast! Including some time for us to prep the home for the market, actual time being listed on the MLS, accepting an offer and closing all took literally less than 7 weeks. We closed in 28 days from start of Escrow. Any minor bumps along the way were dealt with promptly and professionally regardless of which team member we interacted with. If you're looking to sell or buy real estate in any of the Forss group's listed service areas, I strongly recommend that you make them your first AND last agents to interview with. They earned us a net profit that easily doubled what we would have likely landed with any other realtor and their timid approaches to the market. Don't settle for less. Talk to these experts before you make a decision. I believe you'll be glad that you did in the end. I couldn't be happier with their performance and integrity. If I decided to buy or sell anything in the area again, it's a foregone conclusion who I'll be working with. Thank You Goran and Lisa for your professionalism, superior marketing strategy, effective negotiating and diligent communication throughout our home selling experience! We're grateful for your efforts and very fast results. Respectfully, Joel Walker read more

By far, the best knowledgeable Real Estate Professional I have had the pleasure working with. Our family was referred to Anne Virjee by a close friend. We truly had a good experience working with Anne. We were first time home buyers with no clue of how things work. Anne walked us through everything. She always had time for me when I had questions about the process, even if they were dumb questions. I was amazed by how fast she responded to my emails and phone calls. Anne was on top of everything and in constant contact with me. She referred us to a good lender because the lender we had was taking too long to respond. It was almost like she was always one step ahead on getting everything in order. Anne was unbelievably committed to making sure we were looking at as many houses that fit our interest and as soon as they were on the market. The market was so slow when we were looking, there were very little houses to choose from. We started to panic, we started to lower our expectations in what we wanted in a house. Anne helped us stay focused on our expectations for our future home. She pointed out spefic problems and explained potential concerns. There was no pressure to make an offer on a home that was not right for us. She did not let us give up hope the right house was out there for us. Unexpectedly, we came across our dream home after putting in 2 offers on other homes. Anne really put everything she had into getting us into this house. She went above and beyond her job. She has a real passion for what she does and you can see how much heart she puts into it. She was just as excited as we were trying to get us into this house. And we did, thanks to an amazing realtor and lender we managed to close on our dream home that we love, and could not be happier. I truly believe this would not have been possible without Anne Virjee and all her hard work and dedication. We are forever grateful for her and her services. We highly recommend her, and Team Forss to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

My family and I used Team Forss Realty Group to sell our rental property located in Murrieta, California in May 2020. Our listing agent was Ryan Phillips. Ryan is top notch at his trade! He is very professional, skillful at his real estate craft, and humble in nature. He walked us through every step of the way. He followed up timely, kept us informed and updated when applicable. We did have a few road blocks...delays if you will...during the escrow period. It took a bit longer for us to close escrow than we anticipated, but no fault of anyone. Life happens (even more so) especially when we're trying to sell a property during COVID-19 pandemic. Extra precaution, efforts, and time had to be taken on both the seller and buyer sides and that's expected and understandable. Nevertheless, Ryan and his team helped us get through the challenges and got us to the finish line. WAHOO! Special thanks to Ryan and MJ for the extra attention and care given when we needed it most. They answered all of our questions and provided us the understanding and clarity we needed. They showed us high trust and confidence throughout the process...we knew we were in good hands. We appreciated the great partnership we had with Ryan and MJ. We learned a lot from this property sale journey. Thank you Ryan and MJ for your insightful expertise! Here is one of many examples of Ryan going above and beyond...on the day before escrow closed, Ryan personally was at the property along with the professional house cleaning crew helping out however he can and ensuring everything was in order for the entire time they were there. You rock Ryan! We couldn't be more happy and grateful for the smooth and successful experience. We highly recommend Ryan to anyone who wants their property SOLD! Thank you Ryan for the excellent above and beyond world class service! Here's to you...well deserved extra stars...**********! Best of success to you and your team in the future. Stay safe and healthy...take care! read more

Absolutely Phenomenal Realtor! 5 Stars Does Not Do Her Justice! From the very first meeting to the moment we finally closed on our dream home, Charlee was an absolute rockstar. As first-time homebuyers (or repeat buyers!), the process can feel overwhelming and daunting, but Charlee made it feel seamless, exciting, and even enjoyable! Her expertise in the OC market (and surrounding areas) was immediately evident. She listened intently to our needs, preferences, and budget, and she didn't waste our time showing us properties that weren't a good fit. Charlee has an incredible knack for understanding what her clients are truly looking for, even when we weren't entirely sure ourselves! What truly sets Charlee apart is her dedication and genuine care. She was always incredibly responsive, answering our countless questions promptly and thoroughly, no matter the time of day. She went above and beyond in every aspect, from scheduling showings that fit our busy schedules to providing insightful advice during negotiations. We always felt like her top priority. Charlee's professionalism and attention to detail were impeccable. She guided us through every step of the process with clarity and patience, ensuring we understood everything and felt comfortable moving forward. Her knowledge of contracts and the local real estate landscape was invaluable, and she expertly navigated any challenges that arose with grace and efficiency. Thanks to Charlee, we found the perfect home for our family, and the entire experience was far less stressful than we ever imagined. She is not just an amazing realtor; she is a trusted advisor and a genuinely wonderful person. If you're looking for a realtor in the OC area who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly cares about finding you the right home, look no further than Charlee! We wholeheartedly recommend her and will absolutely be working with her again in the future. Thank you, Charlee, for making our homeownership dreams a reality! read more

Thank you Jenni & Jarred with Team Forss! It's hard to start this review any other way than a heartfelt thank you. My wife and I have been dreaming of buying a home for years now and when it came to the buying process we informed ourselves as much as possible. We looked through community stats, read Yelp reviews, found articles on what to ask and what to watch out for. When it was time to find a realator we were ready. I spoke with Jenni who out of the 5 we spoke with was the kindest, most informative and MOST professional. She won our hearts and minds very quickly. We were set to meet Jarred at our first viewings. We figured that if Jenni was that amazing, her partner and husband couldn't be that bad. Jarred ROCKS! He was early, put us at ease right away and we knew instantly we made the right choice. Through out the entire process Jarred and Jenni were a tremendous resource. From big questions like, when to submit offers or how to negotiate and little concerns like where the best winery is. They are a WEALTH of knowledge. They also work with AMAZING partners. From lenders to inspectors they have you covered. The best part about it, is they present it as an option NEVER making you feel forced. After researching our own options, we found that their recommendations were constantly strong performers in their fields and easy to work with. However, if there is one reason that I would recommend them, it's because of who they are as people. They are kind, genuine and authentic. They care about their family (and yours), involved with youth sports like hockey and are fun people. Thank you both for making our dream come true- Jay and Britt read more

Afte interviewing 3 realtors, we chose Matt Tibbets of Team Forss to sell our home based on his positive energy and the market strategy that he presented to us. Everything he said about his strategy made sense. He successfully sold our house in very short order, but one of the principle buyers became deathly ill after 3 days, so we had to put the house up for sale again. Again, Matt was able to sell our home in short order, to a couple who said they loved our home, that it was their dream home, and they not only offered us full price, but Matt assured us that their financing look good. But then, on the last day to remove all contingencies, our buyers got squirrelly and suggested they had reservations and wanted to pull out. Matt jumped in on our behalf, and after we, the sellers, jumped thru hoops and spent time, energy, and money to do the extra steps that the buyers seemed to need... they dragged their feet, refused to sign off and remove contingencies, and refused to pick an new close date. Long story short, the house went back on the market on the very day it was supposed to close with our second buyers! Matt knew we were mentally and physically exhausted, and that we had moved out most of our furniture that last week. He came through and supported us in more ways than can be listed here. The house "sold" again, just a few days after going back on the market. Again, for the full price! 3rd time should be a charm, right? Escrow hasn't closed yet, but so far, so good. I've got say, Matt never gives up and has been amazing because this has not been easy for us nor for him. What a trooper! read more

Selling our home was not an easy decision many people told us it was a bad market, you won't sell at this time of year, and you'll never get what you want for your home. When we contacted Lisa and Goran we were shopping through several realtors and the decision was never easier. Lisa and Goran were able to provide tangible information that helped us make the decision to sell our home. Not only did we get a realtor to sell our home Lisa and Goran were able to put us in contact with Ryan Phillips to find our next home. Ryan looked at every home we asked without complaining (well maybe quietly to himself) and then out of the blue recommended a home that we had to have. Now the pressure was on Lisa and Goran, who right away marketed our home in every possible way. In the end our home was sold to a family from another county who were on vacation and saw our home on the internet and had to see it right away. By the end of the weekend we had an offer by the end of the week we had our house sold! Through the whole process Lisa, Goran, and Ryan were available via cell phone in a moments notice. The responsiveness, knowledge, and true sincerity made all the difference. They are welcome in our home anytime and we look forward to referring many more clients their way. We have found our dream home, however if things were to change and we needed to sell this dream and find another well Lisa, Goran, and Ryan would be our first call, I recommend you make them your first call and you won't be disappointed. read more

I was extremely fortunate to have Brian Mason as my realtor! From the moment I met Brian I felt completely at ease with the whole process. As an active duty military member and the sole provider of a family of five, it was important to find the right house for all of us. This was no easy task, but Brian showed great patience and legitimate concern for us all. We must have seen over 40 houses over a couple months time. I often apologized for taking up his time. Brian would smile, laugh and say, "It has to be right for you and your family, we'll just keep on looking". He has an extremely professional demeanor that lets you know you are in good hands, but his genuine care and approachable personality is what made him the perfect fit for my family and I. After searching for months, we had finally found our forever home. After all the documents were signed and keys were turned over, Brian never stopped working. He would often call to see how things were going and ask if there was anything we needed. One time we had a small issue with the air conditioner and Brian sprang into action, it was a minor fix and Brian had someone out the very next day. My calls were always answered or returned promptly, when he was showing me a house, I was his only concern, if I had a question (no matter how ridiculous I thought it probably was) he was always eager to help. I will never use anyone other than Brian Mason as my realtor. He has my highest recommendation and most importantly, Brian, you have my thanks! read more

"Named one of the BEST OF THE BEST Realtors" is why we chose Kim Wilder for our home purchase. Team Forss is brilliantly structured to provide the best expert for each type of real estate transaction and Kim Wilder is a real expert for purchasing homes. Throughout the whole buying process we found out why she deserves her recognition. Although she is always busy servicing her other clients at the same time, I felt that we were almost her only client by the way she was so quickly able to respond to our many questions during the buying process. Her time management is excellent. Her negotiations with the selling agent were outstanding. We were able to get more cooperation on issues to get resolved than we expected. The end result was excellent and in a perfect time frame. Kim was terrific in handling the entire process including coordinating actions with the selling agent, home inspections, the loan officer and escrow agent as well as giving us great referrals to some really great people who could provide us with a few important additional services. Not the least of Kim's wonderful attributes is her outstanding personality. Whenever she was with us; she projected a naturally happy and positive manner that made us enjoy being around her. We always felt good about every contact. We felt that we had made a new good friend. That' a real plus when it happens in a business relationship. Yes, Kim Wilder is the best-a 5+! Fred M, Temecula, CA read more

My family and I were ready to buy our first home, and in need of a real estate agent. We found Team Forss through Yelp and decided to give them a try, because of the great reviews. We chatted with them online and soon after we were contacted by Sarah Hill. Sarah was amazing from the very first time we spoke to the day we got our keys. There was a house we fell in love with and made an offer right away, knowing other offers were also being made. Sarah went above and beyond to make sure we got the home and we were thrilled when our offer was accepted !!! We felt as if Sarah was holding our hands and guiding us through the entire process, and she answered all of our questions swiftly. We were constantly being updated and informed through texts, emails, and phone calls. She was also in great communication with our lender making the process very smooth. Sarah is everything you could ever ask for in an agent. She is friendly, relatable, professional, punctual, enthusiastic, reassuring, knowledgeable, and more. As a side note- her husband Jason is also a contractor and we were given some insight about things related to the house and were offered his services. We are so grateful to Sarah and highly recommend her to anyone looking for their future home. Give Team Forss a call and ask for Sarah, trust us...you won't regret it!!! Thank you Sarah, and thank you Team Forss!!!! read more

We worked with Matt Tibbetts at Team Forss to sell our home and it was an amazing experience! From the start he was very confident on how we should go about marketing our home and had suggestions that we followed very closely. We explained that we were on a tight timeline and he was on top of getting everything moving along right away. Matt had professional stagers come over and gave us lots of ideas on how to better present our home to potential buyers. Matt photographed our home and the pictures turned out beautiful! We felt very comfortable with him right away and he was always available to answer any questions we had (I'll admit most questions were from me!). We were very excited to put our house on the market as we knew we did everything he said to do & within 4 days of going live we had an offer! Also, for our situation we were hoping to be able to rent back after escrow closing to allow the kids to finish their school year and he was able to help make that happen! Too perfect! Selling a home can be stressful (we have done it before) but it wasn't stressful at all with Matt leading the way! Do not hesitate to choose Matt Tibbetts with Team Forss! He is the real deal and knows what he is doing! We are so happy that our house is sold and we don't have to worry about it anymore! Absolutely the best all around experience! Thank you again Matt! read more

Working with Jennifer Bloch was an extraordinary experience. Our relocation from Northern California to Menifee could have been overwhelming, but Jennifer transformed it into a smooth, confident, and well‑guided journey. Her exceptional patience, unwavering thoroughness, and remarkable attention to detail were evident at every step. Because we were purchasing both from a distance, and in-person, we relied heavily on Jennifer's expertise -- and she exceeded every expectation. She coordinated focused home tours, provided clear and timely communication, and anticipated challenges before they arose. Her ability to manage a remote home‑buying process with such precision was a tremendous asset. Jennifer worked tirelessly to identify the right home, the right pricing, and an expeditious seller situation that aligned perfectly with our needs. Her diligence and hard‑working nature were matched only by her genuine commitment to ensuring we felt informed, supported, and confident throughout the process. In every way, Jennifer was phenomenal -- a true professional who cares deeply about her clients and delivers exceptional results. We are sincerely grateful for her dedication and highly recommend Jennifer Bloch to anyone seeking a real estate agent who combines expertise, integrity, and heart. read more

Absolutely impossible for my wife and I to purchase our first home. NOT. At least I thought that would be the case but thanks to Brian Mason, he was able to fit us in when we asked to view homes and then stayed determined in helping us get the house we wanted. We purchased in Winchester after looking throughout the area. The greatest part for us was how respondent he was when dealing with us. Brian was quick to get us any paperwork needed and answer any questions during the process. I felt obligated to give him the quick return on items that are involved in purchasing a home and I did. The upfront and honest attitude was also a plus. He offered us choices in lending by introducing Brian Decker which eventually saved us thousands of dollars in our lending process. We purchased this home 3 weeks ago and had some more questions after moving in. I contacted Brian Mason and honestly I thought to myself that he is done with us, he made the sale and he is off to bigger and better things. I received an immediate response back from Brian that gave explanation to my questions. In the beginning, in the middle, and in the end of our first experience in purchasing our home, Brian was great. I would recommend Brian Mason to anyone who is searching for a home. Timothy Walker read more

I wanted to extend a BIG thanks to Matt Tibbetts for his professionalism in real estate. My home was on the market for 7 months chasing the market down! I googled top brokerage and The Foress team came up, number 2 in Ca and 1 in SD ny Wall Street Journal, did my research met with Matt who was sooo patient with me (2 hours) and explained how his company has mastered marketing and advertising to be able to move over 500 homes in the past year, he has sold over 50 alone. Impressed with the stats and their reputation I signed on and gave him the reins of my frustrating situation. He assured me he would put his best foot forward and after 10 days on market, 2 offers in escrow! 3 week close , I am beyond happy with the result! When you put your trust in someone to get the job done , he absolutely did what he said which is take care of his clients to get your house sold! And by the way he always took my calls and returned texts with my questions in a timely manner which I really appreciated and didn't stress me out with the back and forth of negotiations, it was very simple that he earned my trust very quickly with over 24 years steady in the business. WOW!!! Matt Tibbetts super happy client! Lynn F. read more

Wendy Rosser is an absolutely amazing Real Estate Agent. I can not recommend her more to anyone looking for not only an Agent who is fantastic at their job but who is a very good and genuine person. I was certainly a challenge and she never lost her patience with me, in fact she was extremely understanding through the whole process. I even cancelled after home inspections and signing papers a couple of times atleast. Having a special needs son I had so much to consider when buying a home and she was so compassionate and understanding. She listened to me vent and cry and helped me through the whole process. I even had one agent drop me before her because I was "too emotional" and couldn't make up my mind. I finally found the right home for myself and my son and it is largely because Wendy didnt give up on me. She is not all business, she really cares and that means the world to me. It's been a year now since I bought my home and I still call Wendy on occasion if I have any concerns or questions and she is always there for me. I am so lucky I found her and could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a fantastic agent who is honest, kind and patient. Thank you Wendy I'm so glad I met you. read more

We are elated to have closed on our new home on January 31st, 2017. Since then, we are settling in nicely and things have begun to calm down!!! We wanted to take a moment to thank you for your extraordinary service from beginning to end and to share with you a few standouts in this adventure! When we started this journey we had no idea what we were in for or that the entire process could be completed with such ease. More importantly, we never questioned the feeling we experienced, of absolute confidence in the knowledgeable group behind us at every turn! It began casually with Macey who called after seeing our online interest and provided us a no pressure and here to help plethora of information. Once we were emailed a home we were interested in, we had the pleasure of meeting Brian Mason. We were delighted with this casual, laid back, well prepared, thoroughly informed "Super Agent" who met us to show us the homes. He came in ready to go and to FIND OUR NEW HOME! His follow through was spot on, his communication was timely, accurate and exactly what you would hope for, and his friendly professionalism was admirable. We will recommend him Team Forss any chance we get!! read more