Heather Applegate represented me on two recent residential transactions in different markets, sale of my personal residence which was quite complicated and purchase of a new home - a breeze.( You never know how it's going to go, right?!) Because of her exceptional representation on both transactions I intend to list the sale of an income property with Heather in April. Heather represented me professionally and tenaciously. Of equal importance to me, she valued my time and respected my wishes, making solid recommendations as circumstances evolved. She creatively used social media, data analysis, newspaper ads, door-to-door canvassing, open houses - whatever I took to get the job done. Heather did her homework and was an excellent communicator - her constant follow-up kept the deals moving. And, she had an impressive list of trusted resources at her disposal to assist wherever needed. So many realtors take a listing then let it sit. Not Heather! She took on the sale as if it were her own. When it came time to show me properties she previewed them first to ensure they matched my criteria and atmosphere before presenting them to me.. What a time and energy saver! Highly recommend. read more

This Broker is DESPICABLE. They made buying my first home the worst experience of my life. They will step over you, strong arm you and conceal information to make sure they are compensated as well as possible. Not once during the process did my wife or I feel like Torelli had our best interest in hand. Choosing a location and home that suits your family comes with expected stresses but the added stress Torelli inflicted upon us was not ethical and quite frankly disgusting. We have filed a complaint with the California Board of Reality......in the meantime....STAY AWAY...you've been warned. read more

My family and I recently sold our condo and purchased a house. For both transactions we used Kip Hancock and let me just say that If it wasn't for all his hard work we wouldn't be in the house of our dreams. Kip is very professional, knowledgeable, honest, and will answer his phone no matter what time. Kip has a great team and my family and I will not hesitate to use him again for all of our future home purchases!!! read more

I loved Torelli Realty! Super kind everything was perfect!! Everyone wore masks and we're super respectful. 10/10 would recommend!

Valerie was wonderful throughout the process of deciding about listing our mother's house after her passing. Very supportive, going above and beyond what we would have expected in all areas. Great ideas about staging, what would be worth repairing, upgrading etc. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again. read more

This is the go to broker if you are buying or selling in Mesa Verde. Valarie and Ryan are caring and professional. I wish more realtors had their commitment to ethical excellence. read more

We had been looking for a home in the Upper Birds since 2018, and had talked to Valerie several times about her secret "pocket listings." She visited our home in Mesa Verde and gave us expert advice on what to do to make our home more saleable. She also asked many detailed questions on what we were looking for in a home. I was skeptical that we would have a chance at anything with the hot market in 2021. In August of 2021, she found us the perfect property with everything we were looking for and it was one of her pocket listings! Not only was it priced right, but she personally helped us stage our house, and with the help of Ryan Knapp, helped secure a buyer for $100,000 over asking! Selling and buying a house at the same time is not a stress free situation, but Ryan Knapp and Valerie Torelli stepped it up in every way to help make the transaction as easy as possible. Thank you for making us a believer in Torelli Realty! read more

I would absolutely not recommend buying or selling your home with these people. They placed the home back on the MLS after an offer had been accepted. The owner of the company, Valerie, cared nothing for us at all. Additionally, it is an odd set up where Valerie owns the company and the broker works for her so basically she is accountable to no one. After all of our complaints, she then allegedly lost the keys to the home (except for one so we had to pay to have all of the locks rekeyed). My opinion is that she only cared about the money and her appearance of selling a lot of homes is Costa Mesa. She never took into consideration that perhaps the frustration of the buyer and seller might be more important than her own ego ........ just my opinion and in my opinion go with another brokerage. read more

Buying your first home should be something wonderful and magical with the right amount of hardship to make it that much sweeter when you're no longer a renter. But if you want to make the experience WORSE or completely get misled, misguided, screwed or taken advantage of, then do business with Torelli Realty. I originally did business with them because a friend referred me, someone I knew worked there and I thought I was doing business with a reputable company in the area. What I found was that this brokerage didn't care about me or my family and were fine to create messes they weren't willing to clean up. Here's just a few of the shady things they did to me: - made me bid against myself - Double ended the deal but some how continually found a way to screw us and pass on expenses for it - misled me to make conscious uninformed decisions as this was my first home buying experience - for the benefit of their own brokerage firm - forced me into renting back my house for a rate they deemed was right; not what was right for my family - forced me to over stay on my old lease by a month - when I tried to cancel the sale, they were busier relisting the house at a lower rate than finishing the customer service or transaction they were ethically responsible for - unprofessionally told me stories about how they drink and drive around in the neighborhood I bought in - yelled at me for their mistakes - acted like they did me a favor getting me a real estate attorney, when it was their obligation because they put me in the situation to need a lawyer - transposed the documentation on some of the paperwork - Never put in writing what the seller/buyer needed - didn't help me after forcing me to rent back - final walk through was a joke and basically what I feared, damages that we were liable for and were on our own for - my final favorite - I rarely pull race or discrimination into things. But its really clear when your money isn't green enough. When you follow the rules and somehow its not good enough because someone or people don't like you. Its not right and you know when it's happening. My family is bi-racial and I think that definitely played a factor in the disgusting reactions we received. Kip Hancock was one of the agents involved that made it unpleasant. He was rude, cocky and entitled and he came off the same way during negotiations. Apparently if you scream loud our talk loud, that's "winning". Valerie Torelli was a piece of work most of all. She fake cried with me when I was at a breaking point and when I offered to pay them commissions to just help me do this right. She offered to help pack me and pay for cleaning and do all these things she never followed through on. Once she got what she wanted, she never bothered to return phone calls or even truly show remorse for stepping over our family to get to her money. When my agent offered to give me their commission for the epic failure of this transaction, that was the only time I heard from Valerie to tell me that was not allowed. I wanted to do business with ethical people and support my neighborhood that is our forever spot. Our family is originally from Costa Mesa, so we have some additional pride. This company is the epitomy of bad customer service, bad representation and should be under HEAVY ETHICAL SCRUTINY. As a decent human being, I write this to warn others to NOT DO BUSINESS with these dishonest, terrible people. I consult businesses for a living and I have NEVER seen such unethical and unprofessional behavior. They're a fraud and should not be allowed to mess with honest, hardworking people. It should be illegal that they are still in business for all the shady things they do. If I could do minus stars, I would! God Bless and there are plenty of amazing brokerages and agencies to work with. Just not these people! read more

Valerie and her crew were outstanding! Her knowledge and expertise got us the best price possible for our family home. During the selling process when anything came up, Torelli Realty was there for us with solutions! Very responsive and professional. Torelli Realty is the best real estate firm in the area. Highly recommend Valerie and Torelli Realty if you want positive results! read more

Torelli Realty managed a property that I was renting in Anaheim. I was there for 2+ years. Everything was going alright until I moved out, when I moved out they withheld a large portion of my security deposit for what they said were damages and repairs that were needed. When I moved in, I took tons of pictures and filled out the move-in inspection form. There were holes in walls (expected), large stains in the carpet, a damaged sink, rusted stove top, a broken garage disposal, among many other things. I took note of all these items and provided many pictures to show the condition of the apartment. Upon moving out, we performed a move-out inspection and the lady that came along mentioned that everything looked normal and nothing appeared to warrant any deductions and that I should received my security deposit within 21 days. On the 20th day I was notified that a secondary move-out inspection was done and that there were many items that needed repair along with replacing the sink???? I was NEVER notified of the secondary inspection or offered the opportunity to attend. Completely unjustified and unwarranted I called and asked them to reconsider and review the pictures that I had provided several times over and Bob refused to reconsider over the phone and before even reviewing the pictures. I don't know how everyone else is at Torelli but the people I dealt with, Bob mainly, is not a reasonable and fair person. I would caution anyone thinking of dealing with them. They had my money and thought that they could deduct items as they see fit even after performing a move-out inspection where nothing was noted for repair. Really unbelievable. I am in the process of filing multiple complaints against them to alert other potential renters of their actions. read more

We worked with Brian on our purchase and he was great. Even though Torelli represented both the buyer and the seller (us) in our purchase, Brian made it clear that he was our advocate and he didn't disappoint. Brian was communicative, helped picked up/dropped off paperwork for us and was helpful in every way. read more

Valerie Torelli and her team are truly wonderful. Their local knowledge of Orange County, Costa Mesa, and most definitely Mesa Verde is impressive. I highly recommend their real estate team for any potential rental or home sale. read more

I moved into my Mesa Verde home in 1984 and I listed my property with Valerie Torelli because I have watched her successfully sell a multitude of houses in my neighborhood for over 25 years. Valerie was the listing agent and Torelli Realty was the selling agent on my property located at 2076 Mandarin Drive, Costa Mesa. My house closed escrow on August 16, 2013. As a long time Mesa Verde resident, Ms. Torelli's reputation for honesty, real estate knowledge, and strong work ethic were well known to me years before I decided to list my home with her. Based on her reputation, I expected Ms. Torelli's performance to be outstanding; however, she exceeded my high expectations. During the listing and selling process of my Mesa Verde home, some of the individuals involved were very hard to contact which made it very difficult to deliver the paperwork that needed to be signed and picked up. Valerie surprised me with her tenacity and I do not think that most other Realtors would have been able to get my house listed and sold under these conditions. Valerie is my hero!!!! The sale of my home was hassle free, timely, and I received a fair price. I am extremely happy with Valerie Torelli and would list with her again. She was professional, honest, and easy to work with. Sincerely, Lori R read more

Wanted to write a review because we have known about Torelli for years having lived in Mesa Verde Valerie sold us our home on Oriole Drive years ago and we are currently in escrow to sell it and closing in a few weeks. It has been a long haul but Valerie and her team did open houses and one time had a neighborhood "pub crawl" from house to house to get a buyer and get interest going in the neighborhood. Her team has creative ideas to make sales happen. We had several offers on our home and we waited for our price and got it. Torelli never pushed us while we worked on getting our "ducks lined up" and our timing in order. We did not feel pushed on our negotiation back and fourth and felt Valerie got us a great price. She is even helping us with the moving logistics. R. Wong, Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa. read more

Every agent I've ever encountered from torelli realty had been professional, courteous and caring. The team has a commitment to the community that is outstanding and commendable. It's been an absolute pleasure doing business with them. read more

Valerie Torelli herself is an upstanding person. Despite the people we used in our deal being second rate...this woman has integrity. We did not have a smooth deal, but Valerie Torelli has compensated for that in her dealings with us. read more

I want to commend the Torelli Realty for their professionalism in the sale of my home in Newport Beach. Our house for the past 30 years at 1866 Tustin Avenue sold this past May. My initial contact was with Valerie herself viewed and work with me on the initial preparation of the home for the market place. She also recommended a great contractor for a few things I needed to do to get the best price. Once we were ready to present the home to potential buyers the marketing team at Torelli Realty went to work. It was a pleasure working with her staff through the process of potential buyers. Open houses were a regular occurrence along with a taco truck buffet that helped increased the number of people attending, and in fact, my house actually sold at that open house to a qualified buyer enjoying the buffet. Valerie was instrumental in orchestrating her well qualified team who kept us well informed and walked us through the process of escrow. Once again the Escrow Company that was chosen for the transaction was as superb as the team at Torelli Realty and the whole process from offer to closing took a little over 30 days. Any obstacles in the transaction were met with the utmost professionalism and resolutions. I would like to specially recognize both Toni and Eric at the Torelli Realty office for their stellar work and I am happy to recommend Torelli Real Estate Company to anyone in the market for selling or purchasing a home as they far exceeded my expectations. read more

I called this company seeking information about them and the gentleman that answered rudely hung up the phone. So I decided to YELP them and found all these horrible reviews. Now I understand why he didn't want to answer any questions; probably due to embarrassment at the way he and Torelli Realty does business. read more

Valerie Torelli's team's service to us has been nothing short of extraordinary. They have been responsive, considerate, thoughtful and kind in all of our interactions. read more

The easiest and most painless transaction ever! Torelli is truly a TEAM and every member cared about our home sale! Responsive, professional, and knowledgeable--couldn't ask for any better! read more

We used Valerie and Torelli Realty for the sale of our home in Tustin. From the start, she was amazing! She helped us decide what needed to be done to present the house for sale in the best light, while minimizing the costs of those fixes. She helped us price the house correctly and our home sold in the first week! We would highly recommend Valerie and her team to anyone needing to buy or sell their home. read more

My husband and I just finished escrow after selling our home in Costa Mesa. Valerie and her team, including her superstar broker/manager, Nick, stuck with us through a very difficult negotiation process. They really went beyond the call of duty with us and had to use several different strategies to make it happen. Nick communicated with us several times a day and used his expertise and contacts make it happen. If you want a true professional, who knows the business, and really cares, call Valerie Torelli and her team. We are forever indebted to them. read more

We've had the privilege of working with Kip Hancock as our agent. He helped my wife and I find our first house and is in the process of helping us sell and get a larger home. I would recommend him to anyone. Incredibly knowledgeable of the communities throughout Costa Mesa, great at advising and guiding the home search, purchase, and selling process and overall an awesome guy. read more

We used Torelli Realty for the purchase of a property in Huntington Beach. We worked with Heather Applegate who was very professional and so respectful of our time. Initially, we wanted to purchase in Costa Mesa, but expanded our search when homes were moving so quickly. Heather was great in constantly providing us with new listings and based on the great cover letter she put together with our offer, we were able to close on a home even though we were not the higherst offer. We are so happy and really owe so much to Heather with her great work ethic and support. It was truly a great experience. read more

Listed my property without my consent. Misleading to prospective buyers as she cannot guarantee title. Don't waste your time unless you have the facts. read more

Valerie and her team have gone far beyond the norm to accommodate our needs...from a sale to a fast placement into a freshly remodeled home in Costa Mesa. I recommend Torelli reality. read more

We don't need the likes of Valerie Torelli in Costa Mesa. She says she is "there for you" but tells you your house is not worth anything and you'll be lucky to come out with your shirt. She does that so she can sell it fast and look like she gets the job done. She is all about the money and making a name for herself. Her staff is rude and will lie right to your face. Don't trust her with your home. She doesn't belong in our city --- New York City is better suited for the likes of Valerie Torelli. read more

Very, very, very, dishonest people! Would give 0 stars if I could. The entire sale experience with Torelli Realtors was based on deception and lies. Look elsewhere if you want an honest sale. read more

Not at all shocked to see other poor reviews of Torelli Realty. It is borderline-astonishing they are still in business. Valerie and her henchman Nick act like they care, but when things get "sticky" the one thing you can count on is them making you feel like a pile of crap. -That's what happened with me. Buying and selling your home is likely to be THE biggest transaction you will make in your lifetime. It can also be an emotional rollercoaster, so finding a reliable and trustworthy realty is key. Do your due diligence; see what others have to say and research, research, RESEARCH!! read more

I do not recommend listing with Valerie Torelli. We were interested in one of her listings and I left numerous phone messages. I even sent an email, but received no replies. I contacted an agent from another brokerage and she had a extremely difficult time getting information and booking showings with Torelli Realty. In the meantime, my husband called Valerie about a different home. She said she was passing him on to one of her associates, but we never heard another word. I was sad to see that the home I wanted was eventually sold, but we never had the opportunity to see it. In the meantime, several months later, I left Valerie a voice mail about the Miraval community on the number on the Miraval sign, and surprise, no return call to a qualified buyer. We've since purchased another home, but this certainly left a negative impression and she definitely isn't doing her clients justice. (Note that I've heard that through the grapevine that her agents such as Annie are much better.) read more

Torelli likes to lie to their tenents about selling property without telling them. I had constant buyers coming on to property disturbing me. I thought it was a law to inform people of buyers. I guess not( Thanks Valerie!) Too bad, I thought they were straight up. I had to find out from a buyer the Apt was up for sale. Thanks for the warning Totrelli! Had it not been for an affordable apt popping up on short notice I would have been homeless...but what do they care as long as they get their commission. read more

Holly Schwartz is EXCELLENT. Knowledgeable, responsive, and always brings her A game. A gem.

Torelli Realty was amazing at both the professional level and went beyond the normal services provided with a true concern for me and my property sale... I was moving out of state and they sold my house in 12-days... !!! They had a comprehensive plan and assisted in the staging of the property to make it very marketable and the quick sale is proof of their expertise and attention to detail... My agent Lisa Mackey was exceptional... She made me aware of any issues or activity and immediately provided me with great advice and direction regarding the sale... She also supervised the repairs and final cleaning needed after the Home inspection and during the final days of escrow... I would highly recommend Torelli to make what can be one of the most stressful situations one can have and actually make it feel comfortable... Thank you Lisa and Valerie...!!! read more

Torelli sold our house in a very down market. We got a reasonable price, we got a fast offer. Thats what you need in an agent.

Submitted multiple offers on a property that was overwhelmingly overpriced. They feel pretty confident about themselves which is obvious in dealing with them via phone or email but I also didn't get the sense that they were giving their clients sound, honest advice. read more

Be very careful when dealing with this company! I tried to buy one short sale house from their listing and had bad experience since I had my own realtor. The owner Nick did every dirty trick to get rid of you so that he can select his own buyer. They don't believe what is the fair deal is.They did everything include lying to get more money. Integrity is not in this company. read more

Michael Chiang Finding a right real estate company to represent you is one of the most important business decision due to the real estate is not as liquid as many other assets. After evaluating around Costa Mesa Real Estate Offices, I came to conclusion that National Brand or Chain Brand do not mean anything but Independent with a great "Culture" and "Knowledge" of the area is the key for my success and that was the reason I choose "Torelli Realty". Torelli Realty to me is an old fashion business model with personal service that is almost going away in today's world. Designing my business plan strategy with the "Lead Team", after that it was flawless until the end of the project and on timely basis. I do sincerely recommend "Torelli Realty" to partner and guide to anyone who needs advice or help during this difficult time of real estate. I also want to Thank You All of You at Torelli Realty and with all my pleasure. read more

I recently went through the very stressful time of short-selling our condo. Valerie Torelli and her team were extraordinary in securing a proper buyer. They were very helpful in making a stressful time into the most pleasant one. Real kudos to the whole team approach! Valerie and her team of agents are the best, so good that we are now renting a beautiul Mesa Verde home from them! Thanks again Val! read more

Valerie Torelli and her team did an amazing job! They sold our property at 2957 Andros in Costa Mesa in less than a day and made it so easy for us! They were professional, compassionate, and great to work with! Highly, highly recommend!! read more