In my 30 years as a real estate investor and manager, I've done over 20 real estate transactions…read more Philip at Man Realty was among the best (if not the absolute best) agent I've worked with. He's professional, efficient, and responsive. He also knew exactly the correct pricing for our Monterey Park condo. This is a subtle, under-appreciated art. I've had agents pitch me unrealistically high prices to try to get my business. But then the house gets weak responses and goes 'stale'. On the flip side if they price it too low, it encourages an excess of low bids. Philip's pricing was spot on. I could tell immediately from the response: several solid offers on the first weekend, with one 2.5% over the asking price. We took that offer and closed within 2 weeks. No contingencies, no fussy last-minute changes, and no unreasonable repair demands. Exceptional all around... highly recommended.

As a first time homebuyer, I was so extremely grateful to have Michelle Hsu as my realtor. First of…read moreall, she spent so much of her time trying to find houses that fit my particular criteria. I'm a picky guy, and not once did she give me the feeling that I was being a bother, or being too unrealistic with my demands. For almost a year, we searched for the perfect house, until we finally found one in La Habra that ticked (mostly) all the boxes. During the purchasing process, she used her excellent negotiation skills to get the seller to agree to an aggressive price reduction of about 3%. Furthermore, she was able to get the seller to agree to additional concessions during the inspection process. This was partly due to the fact that the home inspector she works with (Ralph) is extremely thorough and leaves no stone unturned. Because of this, she was able to turn some of the weaknesses we found with the house into bargaining chips. Throughout the entire process, Michelle was so detailed/invested in getting me the best deal/result that it made me feel almost as though she was purchasing my home for herself! As a first time homebuyer, I had a ton of questions but she always got back to me quickly and also came up with a lot of creative solutions/suggestions, highlighting her deep expertise and vast knowledge of the industry. I truly have no complaints - because of Michelle, the entire process went as smoothly as could be. After having her as my buying agent, I'll rest easy knowing that I can be confident in having the best agent on my side going into any future real estate transactions. With Michelle, you are in good hands!

We couldn't have bought our first home without Lisa and Steve Haussler. Their local knowledge was…read moreunmatched. They were incredibly responsive and generous with their time and connections. They always worked around our schedule. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions and they walked us through every step with patience and clarity. They fought hard to get us the best deal and delivered on everything we were looking for. They were true professionals who genuinely care. If you are buying or selling, do not look anywhere else.

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Steve and Lisa Haussler of Coldwell Banker Reality,…read morePasadena, who have demonstrated unwavering support and dedication throughout this process during one of the most challenging periods in my life. Their dedication and compassion during this time spoke volumes about their character and commitment, both personally and professionally. After a devastating fire destroyed our home in Altadena, leaving us in a state of uncertainty and distress, we were in dire need of support. It was during this tumultuous time that we turned to Steve and Lisa, even though they were coping with their own loss in the fire. Their willingness to also take on ours exemplifies their extraordinary kindness and selflessness. Steve and Lisa approached our search for a new home with relentless energy and expertise. They did not just assist us in finding a property; they took the time to understand our needs and preferences, ensuring that we would find a home that was not just a roof over our heads, but a place where our family could create new memories. Based in the Altadena-Pasadena area, their knowledge of the real estate market expands far beyond our hometown. They provided insights and options throughout the broader region, which allowed us to explore various choices that truly fit our family's desires. They ultimately found us a beautiful home in the City of Glendora, a location that perfectly suited our desires. Even after the sale was completed and escrow closed, Lisa and Steve continued to support us. They provided invaluable assistance with post-sale items, going above and beyond to ensure that our transition was smooth and stress-free. Their post-sale guidance demonstrated their commitment to their clients does not end with the transaction; they genuinely care about ensuring that their clients are happy and settled. I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the support, dedication, and expertise that Lisa and Steve have shown us. Their work ethic, compassion, and tenacity set them apart in a way that makes them not just exceptional real estate professionals but also wonderful friends. I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa and Steve to anyone looking for not just incredible realtors, but truly remarkable people who are committed to helping others, no matter what the personal challenges they face. You will find more about them at haussler.com or at their office at Coldwell Banker Reality, 388 S. Lake Av. Pasadena, CA 91101.

Michael and his Sotheby's team were professional, always available including evenings and weekends,…read moreand had ideas and connections that resulted in a fast close above asking price.

I listed my house with Mike and his team. Mike is very experienced but still driven to do the work…read morenecessary to find a buyer and work through many issues that arise during escrow. Mike has "seen it all" and knows how to navigate through your closing. I've done enough transactions to know a quality agent when I work with one and Mike is tops in my book.

David Chu recently represented us in selling our single family rental property. It is the second…read moretime that we have called on David for his advice and services and we are very pleased with how smooth the process went. David is a very friendly courteous person who is also honest and very professional. He is an expert negotiator who knows what to do! I highly recommend David and Yasuko Chu if you need a Realtor.

I am incredibly happy to have had Mr. Chu support us through purchasing our first home…read more From the first communication we had, it was evident that he had OUR best interests. He was honest in his opinions about homes that we pursued- and would not let us settle for anything but the best home for us- which is what we finally bought... the BEST first home for my partner and I. He is knowledgeable about the home buying and selling process- and I honestly feel it was HIS responsiveness that ultimately convinced the seller to choose us as their buyers- even though we were not the highest bid! Not to mention, we feel he took on all of the difficulties associated with home buying and clearly simplified it for us to understand- we just had to sign. Mr. Chu has my highest recommendation as a realtor. We are forever indebted to him for his help through this process- and as we mentioned to him, he is now a part of our family. Thank you for helping us find and buy our first home Mr. Chu, our highest recommendation.

This was our first time buying a home in the U.S., and we only had a surface-level understanding of…read morethe neighborhoods and living conditions in West LA. Thanks to a recommendation from an online friend, we got in touch with Amy's team. We first reached out to her around noon on a Sunday. Since our time in LA was extremely limited, we shared our ideas and requirements with her, but didn't expect much given the short notice. To our surprise, by Sunday evening, Amy had already efficiently put together a list of 4 to 5 homes that fit our criteria and arranged for us to tour them on Monday. During the tours, Amy gave us a detailed breakdown of the neighborhoods, explained the LA home-buying process and key things to look out for, and genuinely looked at each property from our perspective to weigh the pros and cons. In a very short period, she cleared up all our doubts and hesitations, while earning our complete trust. Throughout the rest of the process, which involved many complex situations, I truly felt that Amy's team provided professional, responsive, dedicated, responsible, patient, and highly efficient service. They always offered honest, objective advice instead of just trying to rush and close the deal. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Amy's team. With their help, we found a home that exceeded our expectations, all within our planned timeline and budget. I highly recommend anyone looking for a home in West LA to reach out to Amy--it is absolutely the right choice!

Amy and her team made the entire selling process feel smooth and well managed from start to finish…read more Amy is incredibly strategic and clearly knows how to position a home in the market; she gave honest guidance when I needed it and never made me feel rushed. I always felt like she genuinely had my best interests in mind. Brandon was responsive, detail-oriented, and kept everything moving behind the scenes, which made a big difference. Communication was clear throughout, and I never felt out of the loop. Selling can be stressful, but they made it feel much more manageable. I'm really grateful for their help.

This review is only related to Andrew and not the Loeffler team. I recently visited one of his…read morelistings. My husband and I found him to be the most unprofessional agent we've encountered as a potential buyers. He acted as if we were bothering him when we tried to engage him in conversation and even seemed like he didn't want to be there. I am not one to pull the race card, but it was obvious during our time in the house that there was a distinct difference in how he treated Asians versus non- Asians. He was friendly, talkative, and volunteered information without having to pry it out of him. Overall, that experience was very off-putting as a potential buyer. One would expect someone who is trying to sell an expensive home to be friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. Andrew was none of these. I hope he gets more training to improve his customer service skills.

5 star service - I have used Team Loeffler for negotiating home leases, purchasing investment…read moreproperties, screening prospective tenants and purchasing personal properties. Pete and Lisa provided personal attention to every detail and completed each transaction as promised. I would recommend the Loeffler Team for all your real estate needs.

Regarding Douglas' teaser pricing strategy ... DO IT!…read more The strategy seems simple, but it's not nearly as easy to execute as it sounds. After discussing the pros and cons with Doug, he demonstrated that knew how to handle every possible scenario, which made us comfortable. My husband Curtis and I were a little nervous about it, but the idea that it would help boost the algorithm was too good to not try. We both checked in with ourselves (our gut feelings) and agreed that it felt like the right thing to do. Now I will say that Curtis and I did our part. Our motto throughout the whole listing and selling process was, "Leave No Doubt." We had remodeled our house about 18 months ago, so the house looks great. But we wanted to Leave No Doubt that this is the house they don't want to miss. What this meant is we made sure the house was as perfect as possible: clean baseboards, clean everything, fixed some messy/crumbling grout in the kitchen and bathroom, repainted a stained wall, repainted the front entry step, etc. We also spent about $2000 on plants / soil to update the front landscaping to match the "new" backyard that had been installed 18 months earlier. We spent $1000 to replace the AC motor, which may have lasted through the summer, or maybe it would have lasted two weeks. Now it will last another 10-15 years. (Value add for the buyer.) We cleared away ALL clutter in every room. Anything that was out of integrity, we fixed. We didn't want to have anything to hide. We wanted our house to simply be the best house available, period. Basically we knew that we had one shot to maximize our chances of getting the best price. Douglas is bringing his A-Game (photographer, teaser price strategy, Sharon's decorating suggestions, etc), so we needed to bring our A-Game to help Douglas do what he does best. We looked at this entire process as a partnership, and we didn't want to be the weak link in the team that brought our price down. We did our part ... and with the teaser price strategy, our neighbors were calling our house a "Disneyland attraction!" For all 3 open houses, we had about 25 people waiting on the sidewalk before the open houses even started. Douglas and Sharon were fielding inquiries about our house within 15 minutes of the listing going live on the MLS. We had our first offer BEFORE the open houses, sight unseen! They didn't even tour the house - they just submitted an offer at just above list price. While it was a lowball offer, Douglas could now use it to say he already had an offer over asking! We were grateful to have 16 offers by the end of the open houses, and so happy with the buyers who won. After seeing Douglas and Sharon in action, and hearing how they both handle conversations to tip them in our favor for the highest possible offers, I'm more than impressed. I'm in awe! Douglas is really really good at this, and he knows what he's doing. He and his whole team were great to work with, easy to communicate with, and answered all of our questions quickly. Bottom line, we trusted them, and it worked out better than we could have imagined.

Communicates quickly and thoroughly. Trustworthy. Knows the business and area. Smart guy! Wants…read morehis customers to be happy above all and he works hard to achieve that. Highly recommend.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Ed Sanchez at Empower Real Estate. After knowing him…read morefor 20 years, we knew he was someone we could trust, but he exceeded even our high expectations throughout this home-buying process. He worked incredibly hard to help us get the home we wanted, even when doing what was best for us meant making concessions of his own. He drove significant distances for us, was always proactive, and pleasant, and consistently made us feel like our purchase was important to him. What impressed us most was his character. He is honest, hardworking, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. We never felt pressured or like we were just another transaction. Buying a home can be stressful, but he made the entire experience feel seamless. We are incredibly grateful for everything he did for us and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a realtor who truly puts his clients first. 5 stars hardly do justice to the exceptional service he provided. We recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation!

Ed Sanchez is great! Extremely knowledgeable and cares for his clients. I've worked with many…read morerealtors and can say that Ed is someone you want on your team. You will enjoy the process of buying or selling a home with Ed as your agent.