Scott and Trena Thompson were two of the most helpful realtors for selling my Antelope condo. As an owner that lived out of the area, they were the only real estate office that ever sent me postcards with updates about the local real estate market. When it was time to sell, I knew who I would want to represent our listing - the proactive and knowledgeable broker, Scott Thompson, at Thompson Brown and to have Trena helping, was a great added benefit. They exceeded our expectations and made the process so smooth. We had some work to do prior to listing and they referred us to Rick Cordes, a licensed contractor. He was excellent too. Their referral system network is helpful for out of the area sellers who don't know who to call and need someone reputable to get the work done. They are a one stop shop! Brianna, their escrow administrator, is super helpful and quickly responded to all of my questions. I felt like I was always kept in the loop and up to date with the escrow progress. Long story short, I am confident that Scott and Trena Thompson can get you top dollar for your property or help you negotiate the purchase of your next home. They are fantastic! Their knowledge of market trends for Antelope are top notch! Thanks Thompson Brown! read more

Cesar Benzon is an amazing realtor! Cesar was extremely professional and on point with everything, every step of the way. He communicated everything to greater simplicity and made sure that the clients were well taken care of. Close quickly and easy with no issues on finance side of things and the realtor side of things. I highly recommend Cesar to everyone, he has an attitude of "Every Client Every Time No Exceptions" If you need me to vouch for Cesar please feel free to message me. Thanks for all your hard work, you made this look easy! read more

Thompson and Brown just sold my house for me and I couldn't be happier with them. I picked them because their name seems to be on every "For Sale" sign in my area (Antelope), and because they've been selling here for so long. In fact, it turned out that my realtor George Brown had represented the sellers when I bought my house 20 years ago! So this would be the second time he's sold this house. I figured he would have a good idea of what my house would sell for and how long it would take, but I was surprised at how closely he nailed both; apparently he really knows this market. He came to the house and told me exactly what was needed to get the place sold and also make sure the buyer was getting a good house. I did some repairs and upgrades he suggested (mostly small things like paint touch-ups and minor repairs), he put up the sign and flyers and had a couple of open houses, and we had offers almost immediately. When it was time for closing and paperwork, Brianna helped us through the whole thing and made it easy. Selling this house was a lot easier than I assumed it would be, and during the process I felt like they were really working hard for me. George was almost always available to talk to me on the phone when I had a question, and if not, I never had to wait more than an hour or two for a callback. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone. They are nice people and really good at selling houses. I would use them as a buyer too, since they are so easy to deal with and know the Antelope market so well. read more

Years ago when the economy collapsed, the value of my properties were falling like a rock slide. I was trying to short sell one of my properties and had a Lyin' Realtor who claimed she had years of short sale experience. That turned out not to be true. It became obvious my realtor didn't know what she was doing, I was in deep trouble and I was likely to end up in foreclosure on both my properties, with no chance of bankrupting out. I needed help from a true professional. So, I called George Brown of Thompson & Brown. He and his excellent staff, including Brianna Thomison, took over and got to work. With very little time left to close the short sale, they committed themselves and got it done. Because of this awesome staff, I was able to move forward with my life. Three years later, George stepped in to help me again with a winning strategy - this time selling my property in two days for $16k over the asking price. I'm now debt free and have money in the bank. I owe so much to Thompson & Brown Real Estate. If you're looking for a realtor who has integrity and staff that work hard for you, look no further than Thompson & Brown. They changed my life. read more

The best! George Brown and Christina Pena made this a very pleasant, low stress transaction. I've bought and sold 4 houses and this was by far the best experience I've had with a real estate transaction. After I contacted George about selling my house he helped me to get it into selling shape, even arranging a crew to help makeover the house so that it looked even better then when i bought it new. He knew the market well and we were able to price it right and get it sold quickly, even in a sluggish market. Christina helped with a lot of the paperwork and was always pleasant and professions whenever i dealt with her. Both she and George are very nice and very responsive. it was a pleasure working with them. Forget the ads that you hear on the radio for other companies, George and his group can do it all, and just as good, if not better. read more

Had the pleasure of working with Cesar Benzon to purchase our first home. Cesar kept us informed every step of the way, always replied to our messages immediately, and made us feel like we were his only client. Our budget was in the lower range for this area but Cesar made us feel like we were buying a multi million dollar mansion. I cant say enough, if you're looking for a home in the area see Cesar at Thompson and Brown realty. read more

Scott Thompson working with you and your office is a delight. We worked with the Just's on finding their new home, while you sold their home. Both the Just's and our firm were so happy to work with you and your office. You were on top of it, and you anticipated challenges and solved them before they got big. You made the transaction smooth and comfortable for all involved. Rarely do we get to work with a different Real Estate Company and get to rave the way we do with yours. You impressed us with your knowledge and service and the client is very happy and that makes everyone look good. Thank you for delivering such great Service! Ron Cedilo Broker/Home Buyers Realty read more

I'm officially a second time home owner thanks to Thompson & Brown! In 2011, I was ready to buy my first home so I called the T&B office and was connected with one of their agents, Steve Georgis. Steve was informative, experienced and professional. He never pushed a property that wasn't a good fit. He would send an email with the newest listings, I'd review and decide on ones I wanted to see so we didn't waste any time. Whenever I had questions about a particular neighborhood or something about a house, Steve always gave me honest info and never steered me towards a particular decision. When we found the house I wanted, Steve helped me make a great offer that was quickly accepted. I had a very pleasant first time experience and know it was because Steve helped make all aspects of the process straightforward. I had such a good experience that I referred Steve to several friends who also ended up working with him as well. Fast forward to 2018 and I was ready to sell my home. I didn't hesitate for a moment and called Steve. Once again, he didn't let me down. He gave me great feedback on what I should do to prepare for sale, took care of the listing/advertising, and assisted me with evaluating the many offers I received. Again, throughout the process he aided in coordinating the closing of the transaction with all the different parties involved and I'm happy to say things went smoothly and I successfully sold my first home! Once that was over I was ready to buy my replacement home. Needless to say, the market has changed significantly since 2011 and it's tough for buyers right now since current housing inventory is so low. I was able to stay in my target price range as we negotiated through the fierce offer process which was more difficult than my first experience due to high competition. Steve kept me calm and in good spirits the whole time and never let me get discouraged. With his help I was able to craft a strong offer that got accepted! Things got stressful during the inspection period but we were able to come to agreeable terms with the sellers and I was able to buy my second home! Having been represented by Steve in three transactions, in both capacities (as a buyer and seller), and during two completely different types of market conditions, I can say with confidence he knows how to make it happen. Not only was he dedicated to helping me achieve my goals, he truly helped me to become a savvy and informed buyer/seller. He and the Thompson & Brown team never let me down and I will soon be happily enjoying my new home thanks to their hard work. When the time comes for my next real estate transaction, you better believe there's only one number I'm calling! Give this team a shot, you won't be disappointed! read more

I have worked with most agents at Thompson + Brown real estate for the last 10 years. They have proven to be great business partners that always put their client's needs first. I would recommend them for helping you buy or sell a home. They are very knowledgeable about the short sale process also. read more

Absolutely the most terrible RE company to deal with indirectly or directly(other agencies despise them too!)They're still in the Stone Age as far as Docu-Sign & many other forms of electronic real estate brokerage. How they are still in business when other "small guys" have moved fwd with the times is beyond me. Not to mention George(Brown) himself is a joke as well, the man is impossible to contact or negotiate thru, always MIA when needed plus takes forever to get back & still seems to be living in the 90's. The fact clients even utilize his company's services are beyond me. I could go on & on but totally unnecessary. SERIOUS BUYER & SELLER BEWARE!!! read more

George Brown is awesome! Selling our house with him was easy and hassle free. His staff was courteous and fast to respond when ever we needed help. If you are selling or buying a house in the Antelope area this is the place to go to. He knows the market like no one else does. Don't be tempted to use a friend of a friend, use George to get the best deal. read more

My husband and I had a great experience with Thompson + Brown Realty. They were great our house sold fast. Even though the wait was long the experience with them was very good answered any questions we had they are all great over there. Really would recommend. read more

Claudia Was the best! She and George did a great job getting our house sold. Thank you. :)

Thompson and Brown did a wonderful job helping us find our home. Our agent Cristina Pena was helpful,easily available , and our advocate. Our mortgage agent knew our budget and so did Cristina an they help us throughout the whole process. Wonderful team to work with great people all the way! read more

Thompson/Brown Real Estate have been in the Antelope area for many years. My husband and I are long time residents. We purchased our house here in 1987. We have seen many businesses come and go, but Thompson/Brown Real Estate has remained strong. When we decided to sell our house, we called George Brown and he and his team have been very helpful providing impeccable service. George listed our house on the market and we received two offers in the same week. Our experience with Thompson/ Brown Real Estate has been exceptional. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It has been a pleasure working with George and his team on the sale of our house. My husband and I highly recommend Thompson/Brown Real Estate for your real estate needs. Patricia T. read more

I have never written a YELP review before, but I feel so strongly about the disservice I received from Thompson and Brown (T&B) that I am writing this review. If zero stars was a possibility, that would have been my rating. For your sanity and peace of mind, in my opinion, DO NOT use Thompson & Brown for your real estate needs. I decided to use T&B because of their local Antelope exposure to sell my deceased mothers home. Scott Thompson met with me and discussed the Antelope market, house size and comparable sales; he recommended a selling price of no more than $260,000. He said "There had been no comps sold for this 'high' price." I decided to push the value a little and had the home listed at $265,000. Within a few days the first offer came in above asking price. The problem with this offer, which T&B suggested I accept, was the buyer was from out of town and made the offer contingent on inspection. The inspection time frame came and went; T&B did not follow up with the proposed buyer or follow the dates/terms in the sales agreement. The transaction basically lost 5 days while waiting for the buyer to inspect the property. When the buyer finally inspected the property it took another 2 days for their reply. Due to misinformation on their agent's part, the school districts were misidentified, so the buyer backed out; so now T &B has lost buyer 1. The house was put back on the market and awaited the next offer. Good news, there were 5 offers within the next 3 days. This should have been an indication to T&B that the asking price was too low. An offer from a buyer with a large cash down payment and minimal loan amount was chosen upon review and recommendation of T&B. Next in the long list of tasks came the home and pest inspections. With the house being 25 years old, signs of dry rot and a few other minor repairs were discovered. Estimates for repairs were compiled. The total cost of repairs was just under 1% of the sales price. Next issue with T&B, again they did not follow the signed sales agreement dates. The buyer then made ridicules repair requests. T&B did not try to negotiate on my behalf to clear the necessary repairs. Buyer 2 wanted out of the transaction and used these inspections/repairs to cancel the contract, even after I agreed to fully fix all noted repairs at my expense. So another buyer lost and back on the market for a third time. The third buyer put in an offer $10,000 over asking. Inspections and repairs were not an issue this time, now we come to the appraisal. There was a slight mention from T&B agent, Trena that the appraisal might come in lower than the offer price. There was limited inventory of houses in the area, and prices were climbing quite rapidly. I was assured that T&B would work with the appraiser to get the value. Exact words from T&B agent after meeting with the appraiser, "I met with the appraiser this morning and I don't think it could have gone better. She was willing to accept the comparable sales I gave her and she asked me to help her out with her aunt's home in Antelope". This comment looks more like the agent at T & B is more excited about securing another listing. The T&B agent did cover herself with this comment: "I can't say for sure that we will get our value but I feel very good about it." Once the appraisal was received at $10,000 below offer price, T&B gave me little recourse or help in the next steps. Only assistance was a comment made by T&B that if they were the buyer's agent (again they are supposed to be representing me the seller) they would demand the price be lowered". For this 3rd buyer and the other proposed buyers, during each transaction I felt T&B was helping/representing the buyer, not me the seller. Should not T&B being working diligently for me as I am the one paying the commission? The inaction by T & B now has cost me between $5,000 and $10,000. This was confirmed by me reviewing comparable houses with the same square footage and found closed sales for between $270,000 and $275,000. Delays and half-truth misinformation is what you will get if you use T & B. I also have to mention that they "lost" my originally signed listing agreement; this meant that at one point I did not even have a contract with T&B, I should have known to seek another real estate agent, but my fault for not. After having accepted the fate of this transaction, T&B had one final insult; I happened to review their website and found more inaccurate information, after the transaction closed, they had stated the list and sold price of the house at $275,000, not the correct amount. read more

The Thompson + Brown Team helped sell my mom's home and helped her find a new home in her dream neighborhood. We learned the value of having George's long-time experience and expertise in the Roseville & Antelope area housing market. We also worked extensively with Cristina in finding the perfect home for my mom. We had a very specific criteria and she was always available to set up viewings as soon as something hit the market that fit our needs. This is so crucial during a hot market! Another great experience about working with Cristina is that never at any point did she try to pressure us into a home that wasn't the right fit. I've worked with Realtors before that would do that and it's a big turnoff and can lead to regret on the biggest purchase of your life. I would definitely work with Thompson + Brown again and would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area!! read more

I highly recommend Thompson and Brown realty company. Their agents are very knowledgeable and personable and go the extra mile to make sure their customers are happy. I worked with Claudia and Steve. I am an extremely happy customer as their rule is If we don't take care of the customer somebody else will and nobody leaves Thompson and brown because they get the best possible care. read more

Top notch service, George and his team were all over every aspect of my home sale. Even when I was away on vacation, he was able to respond to situations with professionalism and speed. I sold in under 60 days in probably the worst part of the year, at above asking price. Highly recommended for anyone looking to sell in the Sacramento area. read more

I had received a flyer in the mail from Thompson and Brown stating they will come out and give a free home evaluation. I emailed George Brown and he responded quickly. We set up a meeting at the property I was getting ready to sell. He told me the price range that he thought we could sell it for. ( I was waiting for an appraisal from an appraiser at the moment) a few days later I received the appraisal and George's price was VERY close to the actual appraisal. I was very impressed with that and also with George' s knowledge and down to earth ,professional attitude. He answered all the very many questions I had through out the selling process. He made the process go quickly and his team in the office ( I mainly delt with Brianna) she was also great to work with answering all my questions and explaining everything in detail. From my first email /phone call to George to the last phone call. I couldn't of picked better realtors . I would defiantly recommend Thompson and Brown . They are a 5 plus star company. Thank you George , Brianna and all the others that helped me sell my home. You did outstanding work. read more

We bought our home in 2002 from Thompson & Brown Real Estate. They made the process smooth and easy for us. Over the past 12 years that we've lived in Antelope, Thompson & Brown have been a wonderful part of our community. They support so many community activities and are always willing to help. Scott Thompson has been an invaluable resource to our community! read more

Scott Thompson is one the finest gentlemen I know. His service goes above and beyond what would be expected in business today. AND he does it without expecting something in return. It is very refreshing today to meet someone who is the "real deal". He is a genuine and caring business partner. He and George Brown responded to my inquiry on a Sunday afternoon within minutes of my sent email. They clearly care AND listen to your situation and needs. These are the folks you want to be working with in real estate today. read more

I've recently purchased a great home with the help of Cristina Pena of Thompson and Brown real estate in Antelope. Cristina was very approachable and was always available to help us during our home search. Cristina went out of her way to inquire about a property that wasn't on our interest list as she thought the home had what we were looking for....long story short, we ended up buying the house. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for home. read more

First of all it took me over a week and a half to get into touch with Mr. George Brown. I left several messages with two different people who answered the phones. I assume he works out of his home because the two that kept answering said that they were in the house and had to go to the back to "see if he was there". Not that working out of a home is bad, I was just thinking maybe a separate business line would be better. Anyhow every-time I called he had conveniently "just went into a meeting" and not once returned my call. It wasn't until the end of the 2nd week on a Friday that I called 3 times that he was finally out of that week long meeting that took place. Before I even asked one question he was already sounding like I just made his day awful by him taking my call. I was simply calling to ask a few questions and he was beyond rude, his tone was like I was annoying him, or he was mad at the world, he was not helpful at all or pleasant to talk to in the least. He made me feel like I was doing something wrong by calling him and I hadn't even ask a question yet. Obviously I'm not fond of this realtor and I am disappointed in how I was treated, disrespected and his complete disregard to help. read more

A friend had recommended this company. This was my first time buying a house. Im still having a hard time believing what a nightmarish experience this was! Steve and Bree have a lot to learn about customer service. I'm just a regular person, Steve and Bree are supposed to be the professionals. Instead they wanna play the blame game and cover their own butts rather than taking responsibility for their actions. I have been lied to, been called a liar, misinformed, treated like dirt. I have had to pay money's out of my pocket because of the lack of concern and care these people show to their customers! I spoke with George today on the phone., I told George there was a lot of confusion and I just wanted to figure the situation out. He was very short very cold. I got the feeling he's backing his employees without having ever heard what I was put through. I am very disappointed with you and your staff. I wasn't looking to get anything. All I wanted was for you to listen and maybe see that the way I was treated was completely unacceptable. Your staff need training in customer service and a basic understanding of the word respect. You need to take regular people into consideration when going through the process of buying a home. I wouldn't allow this company to sell paper bags to people let alone homes!!!!!!!! read more