I consulted David Perez, a real estate agent of Bullock Russell Real Estate Services for a home I…read morewas interested in possibly purchasing in the mountains. I had originally met Mr. Perez when he was the buyers agent for someone who invited me to view the property they were purchasing with his help. Months later I was in discussions with a different agent and broker about selling property. I had asked that agent to go with me to a property in the mountains I wanted to view. That agent committed to following up at the beginning of the new week, and e-mailed their team members, promising one of them would contact me. Unfortunately, no one associated with that agent ever followed-up and the property I was interested in became contingent and no longer available. I continued to watch the property, and about five months later the property fell out of escrow and was relisted for sale. My experience with the agent I had been in discussions with lost my trust and confidence. I didn't feel they valued me as a potential customer for a sale, and they showed I couldn't trust them for showing me property or negotiating property. Perhaps if I had asked them to sell my car, or help me buy a car, that would of been different. But when you are dealing with hundreds of thousands of dollars into the millions, i'd have to be insane to work with anyone I can't trust. I contacted David Perez of Bullock Russell Real Estate Services since I already had his phone number, he had already helped someone I know purchase a property, and he seemed very knowledgeable when I had previously met him. To my surprise David offered to show me the property, despite knowing it would require several hours of his time, and a three hour round trip drive. He also knew, it was the only property I was looking at in California. David contacted the selling agent to request a time for us to view the property, met at the property on a Saturday, walked me through all the different areas within the property and pointed out issues that concerned him about it. He estimated it may need an addition $250,000 investment to bring it up to code and to correct several concerning issues, including a notice we found on the door from the county indicating it was in violation of several codes. David recommended not purchasing the property and explained why, and that is what a buyer or seller wants and needs from a real estate agent. Someone who is honest, trustworthy and genuinely helping you evaluate a property. I found David very friendly, eager to assist, professional, and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all of my questions about the property being looked at and saved me from making a bad purchase. I didn't buy that property and decided to hold off on property hunting while I determine what state or area I want to look at going forward. I interviewed 5 or 6 different agents and brokers so far, and I found it difficult to find one who I feel I can trust. When dealing with so much money, and something so important, I want someone I'd feel comfortable leaving my wallet on the table around if I had to leave the room. I can only speak to my experience, but I feel confident all my money would still be in my wallet if I left it in the room with Mr. Perez, or when making a decision for buying real estate.

Steve and Jeff are the best in the game. We bought our house with them 9 years ago, and just…read morerecently sold it with them. We had a buyer within the first few days of listing. The whole process was as smooth as possible. We can honestly recommend this competent team.

My friends in AI say that "the saying 'Don't do business with friends' is a common piece of…read morebusiness advice stemming from the potential for conflicts and strain on friendships when mixing personal and professional relationships. While some successful businesses are built on friendships, the risks associated with this approach are significant. These include disagreements over money, roles, decision-making, and unequal contributions, which can lead to resentment and damage the friendship. " I am here to challenge that. I needed experience, tenacity and results and that is what I got. Friendship was the cherry on top and if anything, just made a scary process easier. Knowing you are responsible for a parent's portfolio and future is at times lonely and overwhelming. Stacy and Team made the process efficient and easy. Thank you, Stacy, for your professionalism and respect during this experience.

There aren't enough stars to truly represent how amazing Stacy is to work with! Stacy is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, always on time, thorough, communicates well, and makes the home buying process a joy!

Reached out for realtors in Mission Viejo via Yelp since I don't live in the area and…read more I was contacted by Kathe. I explained that I had a distressed property that I needed to sell in Mission Viejo above the lake. Kathe understood where I was going with the sale and property and was quick to meet with me and quick to start bringing investors by to look at the property. Within days we had multiple cash offers and hit the "magic" number I needed for the sales price. The process was quick and Kathe made it so easy. She went above and beyond also checking on the vacant property when I wasn't in town. Kathe also helped me set up an estate sale at the property. When I say Kathe exceeded my expectations, that is truly an understatement. Kathe was freaking awesome! From start to finish; the process was simple and I was kept in the loop by her and her escrow company. Thanks again Kathe for the outstanding job you did. I cannot recommend Kathe enough when it comes to all your real estate needs.

For the last few months, I had a pleasure of working with Kathe in selling my house. Not only she…read morefulfilled her duties as an agent, she was always willing to help in anything I asked. I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for an agent.

We decided to relocate from SF to Orange County. Being long distance while looking for a house is…read morenot easy. Debra is great, she has so much extensive knowledge and experience in the real estate especially in Coto De Caza. With her network and connections, she helped us find and get the house we really wanted, and continued checking up on us through out our remodeling providing referrals and suggestions. Such an amazing person to work with. We also recommended her to a friend of ours who also purchased her investment property through Debra's help. We truly recommend her to anyone who is looking for their next home or real estate investment property to go through her. Thank you Debra

We were very lucky enough to get Debra as our real estate agent when buying a home through our…read morelender. I didn't expect to get anyone so professional and honest right away. As first time buyers, we didn't know what to expect and Debra was definitely extremely helpful in answering all of my million questions and making us feel comfortable with the process. Even in this crazy market, she helped us to find a great home within a few weeks. We were on a low deposit loan, which was hard to compete with all the cash buyers or higher deposit loans, so Debra was proactive in contacting sellers ahead of time so that we wouldn't waste our time in seeing homes that we had no chance in. If you want someone who is an all star agent, and will be honest with you along the way, Debra will definitely not disappoint. Plus she has interior design experience which has helped us make decisions on the upgrades we want to do on the home. Now, we are proud first time homeowners!

Jacqueline is the only real estate person I will recommend, she is a very experienced professional…read morethat's trustworthy, reliable and very knowledgeable in the real estate world and much, much more. When my brother and I lost our parents we were left with the hard decision to make and a lot of things to do. I was in a cold dark place and I wanted to keep the home but circumstances came along and we had to sell. When I called Jacqueline she was so kind and she said she was honored that we picked her for this chapter in our lives. She has a unique way of saying things, I love it. Jacqueline got to work, she helped us every step of the way to get the house ready. When she put the house on the market at a fair price we all agreed on, it sold in 2 weeks. The last night we owned the house she surprised my brother and I with a beautiful fun dinner, with all kinds of food, cake, and everything so that the last night in our parents hone was not sad, but happy. I have never been so surprised in my life, it was magical. Jacqueline has had a positive impact in my life and I will be forever thankful for all her help. Later Jacqueline gave us each a book with our parent's picture on the front and inside pictures of the party and the home they lived in. We both will cherish these books forever. Jacqueline is a beautiful human being inside and outside, she is amazing. Sherry Ornelas

Jacqueline, In my many years of business and sold and…read morepurchased (5) homes over the last 20 years, I would like to thank you for your professionalism, level of detail, and incredibly fast turn around in the sale of my property. In today´s slow market as we are currently experiencing, where homes are staying on the market an average of 120-days you exceeded everyone's expectations by having multiple offers in only 5-days and well above market value - the neighbors truly appreciate you bringing back up the neighborhood home values. Your level of detail in regards to competitive properties, professionally marketing my home, setting a realistic price while meeting my expectations, qualifying the potential buyers, and negotiating a rapid escrow has made this a pleasurable and pleasing sale and business relationship. In addition, with the sale of my current home, I would like to thank you for finding my next home. Not only did this property meet all of my criteria, but exceeded my expectations for price of 37,000 well under market value. I also thank you for introducing me to an honest lender that got me an incredible rate much lower than expected, thanks to you for pushing me to get a good faith agreement and lock rate. You took the time to walk my wife and me through each step as well as always informing us with updates through your phone calls, emails and that great 24hr online live update status created personally for our transaction. At the end of our transaction, Jacqueline selfishly donated a percentage of her commission to a charity organization of our choice, in our name. This was no surprise to me, as Jacqueline demonstrated many kind-hearted acts throughout the entire transaction, like the wonderful, thoughtful key ceremony you gave when I walked through the door as the new owner. The food, Champaign, balloons and gifts were all very much appreciated - again another one of your thoughtful acts of kindness to make sure every moment was special. I appreciate your efforts. I am not only a satisfied client but now also a friend. Best regards Thomas Paterniti

Kathy Kennedy was my neighbor and inspired me to "just take a peek" to see what was out there and…read morewhile we were thinking what we could afford was a 3 bedroom 10+ miles from the beach, she found us our dream home of 5 bedrooms 3 miles from the beach!!! I KNOW! I love her too! It was even 50k less than our price point! With her kindness, professional knowledge, and through relationships she's built over a decades-long full career in this industry, she got us into our dream home ... from the bottom of our hearts, our deepest thank you for all that you did for our family!

Kathy is very patient and listens. It was a long process of us moving out after 30 years there,…read moreupdating and cleaning and then listing the property. She helped in every step of the way, giving suggestions, listening to what I wanted done and then giving her opinion when I asked for it. She actually helped move boxes and pack the moving truck. She supervised the final little updates and the cleaning after we moved out. The property sold immediately during the start of the shut down in Calif, but fell through escrow right at the end. She listed again and got full price, (a higher price than I thought we would get), in a very short time and this time it closed in June of this year.

Ryan Argue helped us through a full real estate transition, selling our previous home and…read morepurchasing a new one, and we could not have asked for a better realtor. He handled both sides of the transaction exceptionally well. On the buying side, he guided us through pricing, market conditions, and negotiations, and we landed right within the range he had estimated. On the selling side, he advised us on pricing strategy, comps, and preparation, and we sold our home within the exact range he originally projected, which speaks to how accurate and data-driven his approach is. Ryan is extremely knowledgeable, meticulous, and detail-oriented. He understands both real estate and the psychology of buyers and sellers, and he remained calm and steady during what can be a stressful process. His communication skills truly stand out. He stayed consistently engaged through email, text, and regular phone calls, and I never felt under-communicated with. I am very analytical and like to debate and understand the reasoning behind decisions. Ryan always backed his recommendations with solid data and clear logic, never asking us to rely on opinion alone. We interviewed four local realtors before choosing Ryan, and that decision proved to be absolutely the right one over the five-month process. He also has a strong network of trusted contractors and service providers. Overall, Ryan is professional, analytical, and highly competent. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Could we give more than 5 stars? We highly recommend Ryan…read moreand his team. Ryan is proactive, very organized, detailed, and thorough. He arranged for the home inspector to come out prior to listing our home, which allowed us to repair minor issues and assured any potential buyers the home was in good condition. Ryan held weekly calls with us and was literally a text or call away for any questions about the process. This was helpful when we had two full price offers that we were negotiating on a tight timeline. Ryan's team is excellent, from the photographer, handy man, and home stager who marketed our home. Professional staging makes a huge difference-listen to Ryan and definitely work with his home stager. He takes care of everything, including after the sale. We were able to rent back until our new home was ready. The entire process went smoothly with little stress.

We just finished our buying/selling transactions with Jody from The Bowen Team and couldn't be…read morehappier! Jody and The Bowen Team are amazing!! After unexpectedly finding our dream home, Jody worked hard to negotiate an accepted offer while simultaneously listing our residence and securing a full price buyer in record time. She was always available to answer any questions we had (being on the phone with us multiple times a day), while also providing confidence and perspective during the most stressful moments of the transaction. When we had doubts, she was there to reassure us and offer clear guidance. From sharing her strategy on our offer to navigating the inspection period, her recommendations were exactly what we needed. This is the 2nd time we've used The Bowen Team and there honestly isn't anyone else we'd consider working with when it comes to Orange County Real Estate. They are trustworthy, efficient, and provide the guidance you need to achieve success.

The Bowen Team traveled to Lake Arrowhead, CA to help me purchase my dream cabin. I received the…read moremost excellent service from my realtor, Jody Bowen. She was available every time I called with a question or concern, and was able to get all the answers for me. She was prompt, responsive, knowledgeable, and kind during this exciting time in my life. The team was so organized and efficient, which allowed me to concentrate on the things I needed to do. My transaction coordinator, Rita, was there for us every step of the way. If you are making any real estate moves, look no further than the Bowen Team.

Hiring the right real estate agent matters, and I'm convinced beyond any doubt that Shannon Miller…read morewas that "right" agent to represent me as the seller of my home. Highly skilled and personable, Shannon partnered closely with me to design a marketing plan to usher my house into escrow in 23 days while the average time on market in the area was 60 days. This was no accident or stoke of luck, but instead occurred because of two main factors: an effective pricing strategy and a detailed and targeted marketing plan that included MLS syndicated listings, a creative promotional video, and Open Houses. The pricing strategy in a tough market involved Shannon's continuous monitoring and analysis of a highly competitive and quickly changing buyer's market that included new construction and resale homes. Shannon guided the process with both empathy and objectivity to land on a pricing strategy that would ultimately sell my home. While Shannon was hosting the Open Houses, she was able to answer potential buyers' questions effectively and gain valuable feedback to refine our strategy. Concurrently, I shopped the Open Houses hosted by the #1 agent in the neighborhood and was disappointed to find agents that were not well acquainted with the property and unable to answer basic questions. Indeed, who you hire matters, and when you hire Shannon Miller, you get Shannon's expertise and sparkling personality every step of the way. No need to shop around or think twice - hire Shannon Miller to sell your home. Or, if you're looking for a top notch professional to help find a perfect property for you and be an expert guide through the buying process, Shannon's the one to call!

Shannon has been my neighbor for a long time. When it came time to sell my mom's house, I called…read moreShannon. She was incredibly helpful and her advice helped us sell for a reasonable price quite quickly. She made sure we had all the support we needed and communicated clearly every step of the way. We wound up with multiple offers and are so happy that the buyer was a perfect fit. Working with Shannon was incredibly smooth and once you work with her, you wouldn't consider anyone else.

I have been involved in real estate transactions for over 20 years and it is with confidence that I…read moresay that from the many realtors I have worked with, Ashlyn Moore is one of the finest real estate agents in the profession. She is an agent who works with high ethical standards, Honesty and integrity. It is clear to see why she is a top producing real estate agent due to her dedicated work ethic and prompt responsiveness. She has tenacity to pursue every opportunity and works hard and works smart in putting in the right amount of time, leveraging connections and services in order to do what is in the best interest of her clients. For example, despite the highly competitive housing market she would always offer objective insights on each property and never pressurize us in making the wrong decision. It was always about what's in our best interest She paid attention to the smallest of details during inspections and reviews. In addition, she has an engaging personality and understands the local Orange County real estate market and utilizes the nuances that make a specific community's housing market and pricing strategy unique. In summary, Ashlyn Moore is your to go for your real estate needs.

The service that Ashlyn provided was a tremendous help, it was able to match our specific situation…read moreand needs. Ashlyn spent hours answering our questions, giving us objective and important info on comps in the area. Ashlyn made the process incredibly easy and took extra steps. Her hard work and knowledge of what it takes to sell a home really paid off - our listing looked amazing and knocked out the competition. One of the first buyers that saw the property put in an offer. Ashlyn who was also incredibly friendly and helpful walked us through every step of the closing process. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience. She is a true professional and a genuinely nice lady.