Once my wife and I decided that La Quinta was going to become our retirement home, we knew we'd…read moreneed an experienced and qualified realtor to guide us through the numerous options available in the Valley. I am extremely pleased to have chosen the Brandt Group to lead and complete our search for the perfect home and I am happy to say that from my perspective, all their 5 star reviews are legit and well earned. I initially sent through a generic contact request via their Contact Us page and received a reply within a couple hours from Jeff & Linda letting me know they'd love to help us with our relocation (from Seattle) and to let me know that their group's primary buyer's agent (and the person who knew the most about everything for sale in the Valley) was son Jonathan. I was told to expect to hear from him the following day, which I did. We had several phone calls discussing our needs and desires and then I began receiving emails identifying various possibilities in and around our target parameters. These auto-generated emails were the same thing I had already been pulling down from Redfin and Zillow and very quickly, we were able to narrow the parameters down to several options we wanted to see in person. We informed Jonathan of when we'd be in town and he set up a tour of 6-8 different homes in 5-6 different country clubs. As we toured each development and each home, he quickly got a feel for exactly what we were looking for and during that first trip, we decided we wanted to move to the Rancho La Quinta CC. From that point onward for the next couple weeks, Jonathan kept us up to speed with RLQ options that were good targets and when he learned there was a new listing coming that he felt was right for us, he arranged with the selling agent to get early access and we did a FaceTime walk-through. As that option looked like a good possibility and at that time, there were several others that were good options too, I scheduled another trip to the desert. Jonathan picked me up at PSP and as Jeff had some spare time, he met us at the first showing and the three of us spent the day touring four homes and having lunch at the RLQ clubhouse. Spending the day at RLQ further solidified my desire to limit our choices to that development. During lunch, we agreed the homes we'd seen that day were not exactly what I was looking for and that we'd keep looking. I then asked if we could go take another look at one of the homes we'd seen on our first visit. I wanted to do that because when we toured it originally, my wife and I agreed it was the perfect home, but priced out of our range. I wanted to take another look to see if it still seemed to be perfect and to consider upping our price range. Jonathan got ahold of the selling agent and they agreed to meet us at the home. We walked through the home and it was as I remembered. I just wasn't sure about the price. Jeff agreed it seemed a bit high and at that point, I asked him to let the selling agent know we loved the home and to let us know when they were ready to get serious about the price. Fast forward two weeks . . . a fair price was negotiated, the seller desired a quick closing due to some family commitments, and we closed on the home in under 14 days from contract acceptance. Through it all, Jeff and Jonathan were calm, professional, down to earth, and extremely responsive and easy to communicate with. They provided an out-of-towner with the insight and information garnered through their 25+ years in the Valley where in fact, Jonathan grew up. They filled me in on the windy vs. calm areas; morning sun vs. afternoon sun; the various mountain views; the expensive power company areas vs. the reasonable power company areas; etc. It was clear they understood and desired to build a relationship and a friendship along with their desire to close on a home. They achieved in all aspects of our relationship. As an out-of-town buyer who was not able to move in at close, they have been invaluable in stopping by the home to check in. When the seller left, they had left 12-15 pieces of furniture in the home due to a misunderstanding with their agent. Once we learned this, Jeff and Jonathan arranged to have the remaining personal property removed and donated. The Brandt Group, and especially what I refer to as the J&J Team exceeded all hopes and expectations and I am happy to call them my first friends in the Valley. I am happy to write this letter with the hope others will believe that all the 5 star reviews are truly legit and well earned.

We recently sold our home in La Quinta and we could not have been more impressed with the Brandt…read moregroup. From our initial meeting with them and thru out the entire sales process, we were impressed with their professionalism, real estate knowledge, communication, and personal interest in our needs. My wife and I would highly recommend their team to anyone considering selling or purchasing a home.

I can't say enough positive things about Matt and his team - he's incredibly approachable, honest,…read moreand transparent. I've had the pleasure of working with him since 2014. He helped our family navigate the complexities of buying our first home, advising on strategies for different ways to structure a mortgage, and went into great detail to explain every step of the process. I learned everything I know about mortgages, the loan process, and refinances from him. He has consistently delivered excellent rates, great customer service, and has been reliable over the course of two home purchases, several refinances, a home sale, and general inquiries about the market. I look forward to working with Matt and Amy in the future, and I recommend them without hesitation.

Matt was recommend to me by a friend, thank you friend! Matt…read moreis energetic, full of great strategies and professional. Our house sold in record time and quickly closed even with a few bumps in the road. I definitely recommend Matt Miede!

I was a first time home buyer which pretty much tells you how much experience I had with the whole…read morehome buying process. John was beyond excellent. If I have to go through this process again, I will not hesitate to pick him every time. From the beginning, he was available whenever I wanted to see a place. He offered opinions but was never pushy. He made calls on my behalf that he frankly did not need to do and most importantly, was available at all times even when I had not made up my mind to actually purchase a property. Looking back, this whole process could have been so much more daunting. He intervened so many times to get things moving and to help have events break in my favor. I really recommend him without any reservations. For John: I am glad that I got to go through this whole process and learn as much as I did with your help. I will definitely be calling you the next time.

John Houston really knows his stuff, and goes the extra one hundred miles - whether you're a…read moreclient or not. I purchased my home before I knew John and recently had some problems so sought John's advice. He spent several hours looking into the issues for me and came up with sound suggestions that really showed the vast extent of his knowledge of the real estate industry. I'm convinced that had John been representing me during the sale I wouldn't be facing a predicament now. He is thorough, knows exactly what to look for with inspections, etc. and is an articulate, persuasive negotiator. Real estate is John's vocation, and his passion. i cannot recommend John Houston highly enough.

Dear Future Team Gaffney Clients,…read more Simply put, you cannot partner with a better real estate team. We are extremely thankful to have found Kurt and Sylvia Gaffney to partner with to buy our first home in the Coachella Valley area. We were introduced to Team Gaffney through my father, who is a realtor himself in central Ohio. We immediately knew Kurt and Sylvia were the right fit for us. Kurt and Sylvia are very professional yet truly personal and friendly at the same time. We relied on their expertise extensively throughout the entire process since we were first-time home buyers. They went to bat for us many times as we were buying from a difficult seller. We can't thank them enough for all the hours we spent strategizing with them and seeking their counsel. We could see from the start that they had our best interest in mind. And not only will they be our realtor partners as we continue to build our real estate portfolio, but they are also our newest friends in the Coachella Valley area. Thank you Kurt and Sylvia for all you gave during the buying process and all you continue to give to us since we closed! Gratefully David and Silvana

Definitely the best realtor my husband and I have seen in a long time. We had a big transition…read moremoving out of state and had the worst realtor that couldn't do anything for us till we met Sylvia who was introduced to us by family. She is without a doubt an amazing lady. She actually listened to our needs and sold our home in less than a week. Trust me and go with Team Gaffney!!!

Excellent professional and ethical representation. From beginning to end, the Jelmberg team…read moredemonstrated the highest quality of service and care for the sale of my home. Everyone was respectful, courteous, and diligent. Jelmberg took care of business the right way, promptly addressed every issue, and kept me informed every step of the way and called me the moment we closed escrow. Thank you Jelmberg team!

With the fabulous help of William Sileo from Jelmberg-Keller Williams, I was able to buy a…read morewonderful place at Sun City Palm Desert DESPITE the slothfulness and neglect of the seller's realtor. William, time and again, went above and beyond to make this deal come through favorably, often having to scramble over to the property to see if they were making repairs they'd promised before closing. William's great familiarity with this 55+ community and the Coachella Valley have made this relocation from Los Angeles County the smoothest I've ever had in buying a home.

Anthony was the best from start to finish. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He is…read moreknowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. He definitely knows his job and does it well!

I called to interview him regarding listing my Palm Desert home... a full week passed before he…read morereturned my call, asking if I was still looking for an agent. Really? A little too late! I listed with Traci Sadler/Windmere Realtor, sold my home in two days at full price!

I want to commend 2 agents Kristen Van Meter and Jean Renaker. They marketed my condo perfectly…read moreand it sold almost immediately. They are detailed, kept me on the ball as to what I needed to do, and were always available by phone or text. Turned out to be a simple process. Thank you ladies for your help!

My wife and I lived in LA. and wanted to move out to Palm Desert. So we got Mark Wasserman's name…read morefrom a friend. Wow, what a great guy. We spent a couple days together looking for homes and I suggested that he sell our condo in LA. Mark was perfect. He introduced us to one of the number one real estate agents in Los Angeles who helped us sell our home. Mark's incredibly professional personable and just an all-around great guy. My wife and I enjoyed every moment that we had with him. I'm not so sure he was so happy with us because he showed us a lot of homes and then we finally hit the one that we loved. Mark was very patient it was never a problem whatever you need that's what he kept telling me whatever you need. and now he's my 24 hour concierge he's helped me find Electrician's, a pool landscaper, and honestly has just become a great friend. We thank you again Mark and we wish you all the best.

Krisie (without a T) is a star. I have bought or sold about 20 properties in my life. This was the…read morebest experience. A great communicator and high ethics. She always went a bit further than I expected. Thank you:)

Krisie came highly recommended by a trusted friend and fellow realtor, and we are so glad we went…read morewith her! She helped us get the house we wanted at a great price, and handled negotiations, delays, and out-of-town-related complications with ease to close the deal as quickly as possible. I appreciated her thorough research, recommendations, and effort to stay in constant contact. She made sure we asked the right questions and got all the answers, and even left us thoughtful closing gifts! We're so excited to start the next chapter in our new home.