As a real estate investor with many buy/sale transactions over the last 10 years, I came into this…read moretransaction with high expectations for Liz and her team (Cali Nguyen). They exceeded my expectations with their pre-listing property evaluation, market analysis, recommendations, regular communication, attention to details, availability, and professionalism. I appreciate their realistic assessment and suggestions, ultimately meeting my goal of getting my rental property sold in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Liz and her team without reservations!

My husband and I had the privilege of working with Liz to sell my mother-in-law's home after she…read morepassed away in August 2025. We first met Liz in September 2025, and from the very beginning, we were incredibly impressed. What immediately set her apart was her approach to pricing the home. Rather than relying solely on neighborhood comps like most agents, she used a sophisticated valuation system that factored in the home's condition, upgrades, and improvements over time. She walked us through how the software evaluated renovations such as kitchen and bathroom updates, roofing projects, and other investments by considering when the work was completed, what was spent, and the local return on investment. It was fascinating to see such a detailed and thoughtful approach to determining the home's true market value. During that first meeting, Liz also took the time to thoroughly explain the market conditions and discuss the best timing for listing the property to maximize its value. She confidently told us that once listed, the home would likely sell within three to four weeks. After months of preparing the house, which included cleaning out more than 50 years of memories and belongings, we finally listed the property in April 2026. Throughout the entire process, Liz provided exceptional guidance every step of the way. She was knowledgeable, patient, and never once pushy. She always presented us with information and options, allowing us to make informed decisions while trusting her expertise. That trust paid off. Just as she predicted, we received multiple offers and sold the home within three weeks! Liz exceeded every expectation we had. She made what could have been an overwhelming and emotional experience feel smooth, peaceful, and manageable during a very stressful and heartbreaking time for our family. Her professionalism, compassion, and dedication are truly unmatched. Elizabeth Do is a gift, both in her work ethic and in her humanity. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Liz, you are truly the GOAT!

Missy Wiesen found us our current home, which we love. It was our second transaction with Missy and…read moreher partner Jon Pugh. And with both moves, we could not have been happier working with them. Recently, however, it looked like we might have to move again. Being retired and at the whims of the rollercoaster stock market, we had decided the best way to preserve our nest egg was to sell and move to a less expensive home, where we could pay cash, saving the monthly mortgage. We called Missy, and immediately she was on our doorstep, with Jon on FaceTime. And to our amazement, the two of them told us there was no way they were going to help us sell our house! In looking at and reworking our budget to go forward, they explained that we had overlooked what a great investment we were -- literally -- sitting in. Missy promised to run the numbers so that we could make a more informed decision. Within two days she had sent us an extremely detailed summary of our options: If we wanted to sell, we were under-estimating our potential profit, and this was backed up by a listing of several comps along with notes on how our house compared. Then she presented other options: what a reverse mortgage could mean for us; or perhaps we should consider moving with our daughter to a house with an ADU for us. But if we decided not to sell, Missy had given us a solid, detailed rundown of how our house was expected to appreciate over the next 20 years. The options were overwhelming at first, but as we carefully went through each, working out the numbers, we came to a happy decision. They were absolutely correct. At this stage, it would not be worth putting our house on the market; the money we would make doing so, even invested wisely in the long run, could not match the appreciation we could expect from our real estate asset. So if you would like to meet a realtor who will only sell your house if it's the right thing to do...let me introduce you to Missy Wiesen @ The Pugh Group. A truly lovely, caring, really fun lady (oh, and she's also a great realtor).

We have had several conversations with Jon preparing to shop for homes in Orange County after…read moremoving from the San Francisco area. We really appreciate his insight into the market and eagerness to understand our goals. He thinks about the market very rationally with a grounding in its economics, beyond just the soft side of home style, finishes, and location. Natalie Ness assisted us in finding a rental to land in while we figure out where we might want to settle longer-term. She was super prepared and found many good options to visit in our two days together. She really made the difference in our move. I wasn't getting any traction on my own but by the end of two days with her we had a lease and we are very happy with where we are living. Both Jon and Natalie are communicative and helpful without being pushy or overbearing. Kudos all around, great team.

We recently had to sell our parent's house in Mission Viejo. Due to market volatility and other…read morefactors, we needed to sell quickly but also wanted to get good value from the sale. After interviewing 4 sets of Realtors, we decided to work with Dave Gubler and IML Real Estate. Dave listened to our concerns and priorities and described his approach to marketing houses. His use of "disruptive digital marketing" and what he called "the juice" seemed like the right combination. We had a short window to get the house on the market and sold and Dave worked closely with us to arrange everything so that the open house happened just 6 weeks after we first met and 1 week after we finished the estate sale. Dave did a virtual staging which made it easier for us to clear out the house. After the first open house Dave received and shared with us 8 or so offers within the next few days and within the week we had 12 offers total to pick from. Dave had priced the house appropriately, but at a price we all agreed was a solid return. Due to all of Dave's marketing we had multiple offers and actually ended up with a higher sales price than we had hoped for. Throughout the process Dave and IML Real Estate bent over backward to answer our questions, make positive suggestions and help out in every way possible. It was a pleasure working with Dave, and we really appreciated that he listened to what we wanted and didn't try to push expensive remodeling when it was clear that it didn't fit our time-line or end goals. Dave's knowledge of the market in Mission Viejo, and his disruptive digital marketing helped us get our parent's house into a successful escrow at an excellent price just 8 weeks after we first met with him. During the same period, we saw multiple houses in the area on the market for months, often selling for much less than originally posted. We had an excellent experience with Dave and highly recommend him and IML Real Estate.

I contacted Dave when my original real estate agent failed to sell my property after 3 months and 4…read moreprice reductions. Dave put my house on the market at the same price that my former real estate agent had failed to sell the house at and he got us a full-price offer in less than a week. The house closed 30 days later. Dave made the difference through savvy marketing and an in-depth understanding of how to appeal to today's buyers. I cannot recommend Dave more highly!

My wife and I had an incredibly positive experience buying a home with Chris. Throughout the entire…read moreprocess, Chris always made himself available to us and was very timely responding to our texts and emails. It always felt like Chris had our best interests in mind, and his guidance helped us stay focused on the bigger picture and what was best for our family. We came across some challenges and difficult decisions along the journey, but Chris's expertise put us in a position to get exactly what we wanted at the end of the day. We would not have ended up with our house without him. Chris and his team also did a great job navigating an escrow and closing with a challenging listing party, keeping things moving with a positive attitude and compensating for their lack of effort by going the extra mile. He is extremely professional, and we never had any doubts about everything being handled properly on our side. We honestly will miss working with Chris despite the stress of buying a house. We would definitely recommend him as both a buyer's and seller's agent to our friends and family!

We've worked with Chris on multiple home purchases/sales, and he's the first person we think of…read morewhenever real estate comes up. Chris makes you feel like you have someone genuinely in your corner and he knows the Irvine/Orange County markets extremely well. We've been through enough real estate transactions to know that things don't always go exactly according to plan. Having someone who stays calm, communicates clearly, and knows when to adjust course makes a huge difference and Chris has consistently been that person for us. We wouldn't hesitate to work with him again, and we're always happy to recommend him to friends and family looking for someone they can truly trust.

The Brand Haus property management company is everything a good PM company should be. As a renter,…read morewhat would you want? Communication - When I have a question or a problem, either Brandon or his assistant, Rebecca return my calls promptly, usually in a few minutes! They address my concern or question and I go back to my day. Repairs - since moving in I have only had 3 small repairs, and each of them has been addressed promptly by Brandon's amazing home repair person, Vince. Let me take a moment to also say, that Vince arrives at the scheduled time, does excellent and professional work, and cleans up everything. I wish I had known Vince when I owned a house! This is my first experience as a renter in a very long time, and The Brand Haus has made this easy and stress-free.

It was a great decision to hire The Brand Haus to manage my rental property in Newport Beach. My…read moreexisting tenants were somewhat difficult to deal with, but throughout the process, Brandon (and Rebecca) were courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. They were always available to answer questions and to provide their considerable insight. They have a stable of quality contractors to address any needed repairs. They provide excellent property management at a reasonable price.

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.

Danny is excellent at what he does! He helped me purchase 2 homes and he is now a licensed mortgage…read morebroker so he helped me refinance my current home. He is friendly, helpful, professional, courteous and honest.

Danny went above and beyond to help us find and secure our new home. It's now the place where our…read moregrowing family is building memories, and we truly couldn't have done it without him. His guidance, persistence, and care made the whole process smooth and stress-free. We're so thankful for everything he did to make this dream possible!

Worst reality in Orange County.very rude and unprofessional brokers act like mafia. Take your deal…read moresomewhere else and save money.

Ive been in business with Ricci Realty since 2012 and highly recommend them both for Residential…read morepurchasing and property management. My properties have always been well taken care of - proactive thoughtfulness with a strong ability to find tenants we can build long term relationships with. Carrie Mitchell most recently has been my person, and she's been fantastic. Low vacancy, happy tenants, preventative maintenance.