Working with John was excellent. I interviewed him along with other agents. He was a straight…read moreshooter - no BS. He came prepared. He told me what I should list the property for (which was $100K more than others suggested). He told me what would happen for the next 10 days. Over the next week, he did exactly as he told me: cleaned house, fixed garden, got inspections done, etc. He told me he'd try to sell it for a higher price before it was even listed. Well, he did! He sold it before it was listed for a price higher than we were planning to list it for. All cash offer. Couldn't be happier with the process and the result. I'm so happy with him that I'm taking him to dinner this weekend!

We were looking to buy a property in Truckee and found John through Yelp, where he had outstanding…read morereviews. Those 5 star reviews were absolutely spot on. John knows the Truckee/Tahoe market inside/out and brings an unmatched level of experience, honesty, patience and professionalism. He is incredibly responsive (often within minutes), highly organized and never pushy. We felt that he was always operating on our timeline and looking out for our best interests rather than just trying to close a deal. Since we live in the Bay Area and couldn't always see homes in person, John made the process easy by taking detailed videos and clearly walking us through the pros and cons of each property. He was also extremely accommodating with our schedule whenever we needed to come up to Tahoe. On several occasions, when we thought we found the right house, John gave us honest guidance on why it might not be the best fit and he was right every time. He knew what would work for us even better than we did. His support continued well after closing. John helped us navigate the practical realities of owning a remote home in the snow, everything from snow removal services to maintenance planning and even coordinated access for contractors and furniture deliveries when we couldn't be there. Working with John made buying a vacation home in Truckee far easier and more enjoyable than we ever expected. John comes highly recommended. Do not look any further.

Anna came highly referred to us and she exceeded our expectations. She is the utmost professional:…read morecommunicative, detail-oriented, and follows through. Anna understood our goal in finding a mountain home and demonstrated tremendous patience as we evolved from our initial goal of purchasing a townhouse in Tahoe City to identifying a dream home in Truckee. Throughout the process there were excited moments when we thought "this is it!," yet Anna was careful to point out concerns that might arise over time with respect to roof lines, sun exposure, street noise, sloped driveways, etc. Other times we thought, "we can make this work," yet thankfully we listened to Anna's skilled expertise and objectivity to prevent us from settling on a property "just to get in." Without question, Anna placed our needs and priorities first, which resulted in a trusted relationship we feel so appreciative about. We highly recommend Anna!

In searching for a realtor, I pretty much knew what I was looking for being a retired Broker…read moremyself. I interviewed three realtors and found John and Anna to have the best solutions, ideas and energy to market my high end, but not the easiest property to sell due to it's uniqueness. Their marketing advice was invaluable! They jumped in full speed to get the job done and nearly got my full asking price as well! Working on their team is their personal transaction coordinator, Amanda, making all the details go extremely smooth. I would highly recommend them to anyone selling or buying in the future!

My husband and I worked with Christy and her amazing team on four different transactions over the…read moreyears. Her industry/market knowledge is great and her team offers the perfect balance between service and a bit of tough love to help make the right decisions. Integrity, "above and beyond" attitude and attention to detail make her entire team stand out in our eyes. We look forward to working with Christy when the next opportunity presents itself.

We are first time home buyers who ask a lot of questions! There were a few recommendations but once…read morewe spoke with Christy Curtis it was clear she understood our need to have things explained in detail as well as keep us updated in a timely manner once the ball got rolling. If she wasn't enough there is a whole team of amazing women working alongside her that made this process seamless as well as enjoyable. Buying a home for the first time needs a professional hardworking team but to have people who are open minded, straight forward, flexible and always keeping a friendly demeanor throughout the process is exceptional. We were blessed to not have to look for too long for our first home to buy but that didn't take away having to get our hands dirty and negotiate as well as be realistic with the transaction. Their devotion and diligence got us in our price range! Her team kept on top of what needed to be done. Including our need to revisit the house to get measurements and plan out some moving in strategies. They are organized, knowledgeable and truly exceptional at customer service. You can't go wrong with this team of rock stars! It's a no brainer to refer them to friends, family and strangers as well as going back to them for any future needs. We are forever grateful for this team! The Rutschmanns

I honestly don't think you're going to find anyone better than Talya in Truckee area…read more We partnered with Talya to sell our home in Tahoe Donner. End result was we went with an offer above our estimated sale range which was great. But the process was very enjoyable as well. Talya did a great job staging our home and recommending certain updates to solve for as high a sale price as possible. When the multiple offers came in, she was a great thought partner to gameplan how to negotiate with each potential buyer. The overall process was incredibly smooth and professional, we trusted her along the way, and we got a great outcome we were extremely happy with. Exactly what you want in an agent.

I had the pleasure of working with Talya on the complicated sale of our Tahoe Donner Condo. If you…read morewant a realtor with the highest integrity, who treats everyone with respect and is always professional, Talya is the one. She made the tough decisions on pricing, staging and getting us ready on time during a rapidly changing market. Talya was always listening to our needs and never let us down. Best of all her negotiating skills at crunch time she got us the best deal and made everyone happy.

Working with Drew Walden completely redefined what I thought a realtor could be. For two months,…read moreyour realtor becomes someone you talk to almost daily, someone you rely on for clarity, momentum, and sanity, and I cannot recommend Drew highly enough for that role. He wasn't just a realtor; he was a trusted advisor, a project manager, and a steady voice through every twist of the process. Drew consistently went above and beyond the job description. He chased down my insurance provider when they were dragging their feet, pushed my mortgage lender to get answers we needed, coordinated with contractors, and smoothed out countless behind-the-scenes details I didn't even know existed. Every time something got stuck, Drew was the one who unstuck it. People love to say realtors aren't worth the five-figure fee you pay them--but Drew was worth far more than that. He added value at every single step and made the entire experience not only manageable but genuinely enjoyable. If I ever make another purchase in the Truckee area, Drew will be my first call, no question.

Drew & his team were incredible to work with, and made our longtime dream of owning a second home…read morein Tahoe a reality. Drew patiently worked with us over more than a year to find the perfect home. Living in San Francisco, Drew's local market expertise and willingness to quickly go scope out homes as they hit the market for us was critical. Once we found the right place, Drew helped us navigate Tahoe-specific quirks that we weren't familiar with, and made sure the entire deal got done on time, with minimal stress for us from afar. We've just settled into our new home on the West Shore and couldn't be happier! Highly recommend working with Drew and his team if you're looking for your perfect Tahoe getaway.

Stayed at the Blue Betty House in Reno NV. This is my second experience with a Junkee Exchange…read moreHome. Absolutely so cozy and unique! Perfect location. So clean! Didn't want for anything! Will definitely be back'! Thanks for the hospitality!

From the owner: As a Property Management Company…read more SIGUA Vacations Rental Management (SVRM), is a full-service property management and vacation rental management in Reno, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Truckee California. As the premier Vacation homes and short-term rental servicer across Northern Nevada and Northern California, we are confident we can provide the A+ Service you are looking for. With over 500 Reviews (over 350 5-Star Rating), we have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to take care of your Vacation Rental and monthly rental property. We market, advertise, and coordinate in all major vacation portals, skilled worker portals, and consumer portals such as Airbnb, Furnished Finders, Zillow, VRBO, Bookings.com, etc. to qualify and invite guests. Our Hosts and Managers are well versed in these platforms to qualify and accept guest. SELL Your Property with a LISTING FEE starting at 299.00. At SVRM, we offer a client-centric approach through our menu-driven "Client-Choice" experience. Our clients and customers have the power of choice to access the services they want from the wide range of services and products we offer. With our client-centered home listing menu service, we are confident that we will meet your needs and more. Our Client Choice Program provides a unique experience for buyers and sellers alike. We offer a custom choice menu system, allowing you to easily select from a range of real estate products and services tailored specifically to your needs.

If you're seeking the absolute BEST real estate representation, look no further than Carmen Carr!!…read more Carmen's extraordinary diligence, expertise, and brilliant problem-solving were evident in every single detail of our sale. Despite a difficult market for sellers and the many challenging circumstances surrounding our personal situation, she successfully sold our home while still securing us more profits than expected. Having worked with many real estate agents, realtors, and brokers over the decades, we can say with absolute certainty that Carmen is by far the most extraordinary, reliable, competent, honest, thoughtful, generous, ethical, expert, and trustworthy professional we have ever encountered. From the very beginning, Carmen put our best interests first with genuine kindness and intention, as well as with her exceptional expertise, knowledge, and strategy. Our situation was complicated. On top of that, it was a volatile market for sellers. Carmen managed all of our obstacles and challenges with ease and real solutions -like the Pro she is. Carmen gave us total peace of mind. She navigated complex negotiations and contracts with the highest level of professionalism, while never putting any pressure on us. Her passion for her work and her clients is truly rare. She always went to bat for us and ensured every offer was to our benefit. Even in a cutthroat industry, Carmen remains a beacon of integrity, never stooping to unethical tactics that can unfortunately be common; instead, she leads with grace, unwavering ethics, her decades of experience, current facts and trends, and keen negotiation skills, always advocating for the benefit of her clients. Carmen truly went above and beyond, providing her own decor for perfect staging, gorgeous fresh flowers, beautiful virtual staging, informative signs around the home to highlight special features that would otherwise be missed, open houses, and securing high-quality listings and publications for maximum exposure - and more. She worked tirelessly and persistently, always keeping her finger on the pulse of the market while keeping us informed. She also remained available for every showing and led all of her open houses personally. Carmen didn't just sell our property; the entire time, she stepped in with strategy, resilience, and reassurance during a very challenging season. She carried us through the toughest moments, accommodated my disabilities and unavailability, and lifted an immense weight off our shoulders so I could focus on my health. Carmen brings top-notch service, out-of-the-box strategic thinking, high-level knowledge and marketing, patience, understanding, thoroughness, constant communication, perseverance, and success - to say the least! She is an absolute professional, a true expert, and now, with more gratitude, has become a dear friend. We also want to give a special mention and thanks to Pam, whose excellent expertise was also vital to our contractual success. Pam and Carmen were incredibly helpful in clarifying the complex details of our contracts, managing contingencies and timelines, and ensuring the coordination of the entire process moved toward closing smoothly. They were successful in every aspect of the selling of our home. They removed the stress and even made the process carefree for us. Together, they kept their promise to guide us to a successful close (and then some), and they did it beautifully! Magnificently! We highly recommend Carmen and her team to anyone looking for extraordinary service and success. Carmen is officially our "go-to" agent! She'll be yours too!

In April 2025 Carmen helped us buy a home. Purchasing a home with Carmen couldn't have been any…read moremore pleasant. Carmen went above and beyond, with great communication, organization, guidance, and ways to make buying a home smooth efficient, and truly a pleasure. If you are buying a home, use Carmen. She was a gift in our home buying experience.

Alison and the team at Elder Group are not just the best in the real estate business, they are the…read morebest professionals I have ever worked with in any industry. They're incredible. I have now bought 2 homes using their services, and also sold 2 homes, and wow I was blown away at how quickly and efficiently they worked, while being fully transparent and always keeping a positive "let's do this!" attitude. A+, 5 stars, flawless service, excellent outcomes. Over the summer of 2021 my fiancee and I made the decision to renovate our kitchen. In order to do so in the timeframe we wanted, I needed to sell my cabin in Tahoe. I synced with Alison to understand her thoughts on my home, the market in general, and thoughts on the future. She took time out of her day to educate me, and 24 hours later I decided to move forward. Alison's team quickly provided me with a checklist, we all split up tasks (including her team completing tasks on my behalf), and within 5 business days we were on the market! I love moving quickly and even I was blown away! Alison was able to move the house in less than a week (if you do not consider the week of wildfires). Her staging decisions were amazing and ultimately we got 3 offers, one of which stood out which we decided to move forward with. The buyer wanted to move quickly (cash and lifted contingencies), and in all of 10 days (!!!) we completed the entire checklist and closed. And to be sure, my cabin's value/listing price was probably in the bottom 50th percentile (maybe even lower) for her, and she still treated me as if I was one of her top clients. I cannot express how amazing Alison and her entire team is. When the day comes and I purchase my forever cabin in Tahoe, she's the only person I'll trust. If it's in 20 years and she's retired I'll knock on her door and beg her to come out one last time! The entire Elder Group team is amazing. THANK YOU!

We purchased a house and Alison was the listing agent. The process was relatively smooth, but I…read morewant to commend her for being responsive and helpful when we had questions, even several months after the sale. A prime example was we wanted to have a professional photo set of the house, but by the time we had completed the transaction and were able to get moved in, big winter storm had hit and buried the place in snow. I contacted Alison and requested if she would consent to us using a few of the photos she had done for the listing, and she replied right away with a yes. Seriously, you can't get that kind of service. Glad to have someone so responsive and helpful even when they don't have an obligation to. Those are the types of people I am glad to do business with!

We met Camille at one of her open houses in Lake Forest Glen and were immediately impressed with…read morehow knowledgeable she was about the Tahoe City condo market, particularly the local short-term rental rules and regulations. We were looking for a place in a very specific complex, and Camille stayed in touch with us while keeping us informed about the overall market. She helped us understand pricing, price per square foot, and which units were actually priced appropriately. Ultimately, Camille had her ear to the ground and found us the perfect fit before it even came on the market. Throughout the escrow she kept us informed, arranged additional inspections, and even followed up with the HOA regarding exterior repairs before we were under contract. We appreciated her diligence, local knowledge, and the way she stayed on top of the details throughout the transaction.

Camille was very thorough and attentive on seeking out a condominium we are purchasing in Tahoe…read moreCity. She also helped us with referrals on contractors for upgrades. I will definitely recommend her. Patrick

We had contracted with the Whitehead Group to sell our home in Truckee and had been incredibly…read moreimpressed with their professionalism, knowledge of the market & responsiveness. Nina Clifton had even come out to shovel our driveway and walkway before a showing! Talk about going over and above expectations! We would most definitely use them again when purchasing or selling in the North Tahoe / Truckee area.

I have fairly high expectations for any realtor I work with but every time I used The Whitehead…read moreGroup, I knew they had my back. And they always got the job done! We used them to sell three of our homes and purchase three different lots. Each time, their insight and expertise proved invaluable. Thank goodness they had the patience to "put up with" our anxiety attacks and impatience. I would highly recommend Bill and Darla Whitehead and Nina Clifton of The Whitehead Group to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Truckee. In fact, I sent my own mom to them and they did a great job getting her house sold quickly too. So impressed!