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!

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

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.

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!

We made the mistake of listing our home with a good friend , emphasis, unfortunately, on former…read more His strategy was to price the house low to create a bidding war. Sounded great in theory. In reality, after a month of lowball offers, deals falling apart, and absolutely none of the promised bidding-war fireworks, he suggested we reduce the price even further , despite similar homes, many not nearly as nice as ours, selling for more. We were completely perplexed. Every time we asked what was going on, there seemed to be another explanation about something supposedly wrong with the house, but never much acknowledgment that maybe , just maybe, the strategy itself wasn't working. At some point, when your beautiful home starts being treated like the last dented can in the clearance aisle, you know something has gone sideways. So we parted ways, took the house off the market for a few weeks, regrouped, and hired Kathe. The difference was immediate. From the moment Kathe walked through the door, she understood what made the home special. The custom woodwork, the huge back patio, the classic kidney-shaped pool, and all the little details that gave the house character. Instead of telling us what was wrong with it, she saw what was right with it. And we loved that. She brought in stagers, added her own personal touches, repositioned the home properly and , this is the part we particularly enjoyed, suggested we actually raise the asking price by $10,000 over our original listing. The minute the house hit the market, we received multiple offers. It sold in a freaking WEEK for nearly $40,000 more than what we had originally been asking. Talk about night and day. The entire experience with Kathe, albeit a very quick one, was an absolute pleasure. She understood the home, understood the market, and most importantly, knew how to present it in a way that made buyers see what we had always seen in it. We genuinely could not recommend her more highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. And when the day eventually comes to say goodbye to our current house, there won't be a dramatic realtor audition process. We're calling Kathe.

We put our dream home on the market in Mission Viejo and got 8 offers with no turnover. Switched…read moreagents to Kathe and it was the most seamless transaction. Kathe knew the neighborhood, knew the potential buyers and just got to work. She raised the asking price and one week later we had multiple offers over asking. I truly think Kathe is an expert in her field and she knows Mission Viejo inside and out. I would not hesitate to recommend Kathe. It was night and day from our first realtor. Just a consummate professional with huge negotiation skills.

I found Katie very knowledgable and easy to work with. I highly recommend her as an agent.read more

From the owner: eXp Realty DRE#02283774…read moreHell, I'm Katie Diomartich, your local real estate expert specializing in helping buyers and sellers navigate the Orange County Market with confidence. As a wife and a mom, I know how important it is to find a home that truly fits your lifestyle - not just your budget. I specialize in helping first-time home buyers feel confident and clear throughout the process. Whether you are buying your forever home or just taking your first step, I'm here to make your journey smooth, enjoyable, and successful.

Julie assisted me in a home purchase last month. She was the absolute best! She helped get my…read moreclients a very good price on their home, negotiated some very generous credits and was extremely kind and professional every time we spoke. She was truly a blessing to work with and I would recommend her and her team to anyone who wants fantastic representation buying and selling real estate!

We have purchased now our third home with Julie. She has been an amazing agent getting us a great…read moredeal on the best homes. She is very experienced and knowledgeable and on top of everything! And she for sure bring some great luck to finding the dream home. She was able to sell our last home super quick without even putting the home on the market. I would highly recommend her. My family always goes to her for housing or renting needs!

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.

Marcus is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He was involved throughout the remodel process and…read moreoffered his insights along the way. With his guidance, we had a smooth selling experience. We highly recommend Marcus and Dan Choi Real Estate.

Marcus Golding was extremely professional and easy to work with. As first time home buyers, this…read morewas a stressful, new environment to navigate but he guided us and made everything streamlined. Competition is expectedly fierce in this market but Marcus and his team helped us beat everyone and win! His kindness truly shows. We felt like he wanted what was best for us and cared for us, something I imagine is tricky in this industry. Things moved unexpectedly fast in our process...and he was always available and ready for us. We are extremely fortunate to have crossed paths with Marcus and we hope to keep that connection moving forward.

If you never want to sell your house, then Lisa and her elite staff are for you…read more Our house has been on the market for 170 days. She is way out of her league on homes over 2 million. She sold us on a contingent buyer that was 1 million off in cash for closing the deal. I even warned Lisa that the buyer has no paper trail of pulling this off. All smoke and mirrors with Lisa and her team. Please review other realtors upon working with her. Their fiduciary duties to their clients are horrendous. Praying her contract ends soon so we can move on to another competent agent

I have worked with a few realtors over the last couple of years. I have been in the market to buy a…read morehouse and could not figure out why a realtor is really needed. It seems like the buyer is out there looking for properties or searching zillow. After working with Lisa, I can see what a great agent will do for you. It makes the whole home buying process so much easier. She was able to figure out what kind of homes we were interested in after one session. She would look at other potential properties and not waste our time with unnecessary visits. When we found the place we liked, she quickly ran the comps. She knew if it was a good deal and could match other properties that might be cheaper, but have a higher HOA. She was on top of everything. If you've ever had a wedding planner, they shine the day of and she did great to close this deal. We made a strong offer with a quick close and she made it all happen. I look forward to working with her again. I would highly recommend her if you're looking to buy or sell a place in Orange County.