We had the pleasure of working with the Suzanne Simpson Team to simultaneously sell our home and…read morepurchase a new one, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Suzanne's deep understanding of the Twain Harte market, combined with her wealth of knowledge and professionalism, made the process smooth and successful. She is proactive, highly communicative, and incredibly responsive, ensuring that every detail was handled efficiently. Suzanne also has strong relationships with reliable local vendors and resources, which was invaluable throughout the process. Avery Bryant (Suzanne's team partner), though newer to real estate, brings enthusiasm and passion that make up for any lack of experience. She is pleasant, hardworking, and eager to assist. She was also incredibly flexible, often arranging showings for us at a moment's notice, which made our home search much easier and less stressful. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, we highly recommend the Suzanne Simpson Team. Their expertise, dedication, and genuine care for their clients really sets them apart! Doug and Diane Simmons Tuolumne County Residents, 40+ years PS This review reflects our experience selling a home in Twain Harte and purchasing a home in Sonora - January 2025.

This review is for the Suzanne Simpson Team. I don't like to write negative reviews, but I really…read moredidn't like the way these realtors treated me, especially considering that "complete satisfaction" is their goal (according to their website). I called Suzanne to inquire about some land property that she had listed. We talked on the phone for a bit and she told me to text her my information and she would get back to me when she got into the office. About an hour later I get a text from Sarah, her business partner, stating that Suzanne gave her my info and that Sarah would be contacting me later in the morning. So basically, Suzanne pawned me off to her business partner and didn't even bother to contact me again. Sarah didn't contact me until after I reached out to her around 2:00pm; then she called and we spoke for a while. I told her about the land I was looking at and she told me to text her the address and she would look into it. Literally five minutes later I asked her if she could also look into another property that I wanted information about. She didn't reply back to me until 9:30pm with a response of "I can look into that for you!" 9:30 at night!! That's not very professional. Two days later, without any word from Sarah, I texted her asking if she had any luck looking into the properties I had inquired about. I haven't heard from her since; it's been a month. :-/ My final thoughts: Thanks for never getting back to me Sarah!!! And thanks for not having the time of day for me Suzanne!!! If you want realtors that treat you like this, go ahead and call these ladies up. If not, I strongly suggest you go with someone else.

After six months of having my house on the market with them I got no offers and another agent…read more It's a good thing because bags of trash were in the driveway after the 2000 cleanup they had me pay for. The carpets were soaked in urine for some reason. Pipes were broken and torn up rat baits were on the garage floor, again after i paid double for cleaning. I can't think of why any realtor would try to market a house in this condition or not call the owner to fix it.

Julie helped us several years ago when we were looking for a family cabin. We couldn't have been…read morehappier with how smoothly everything went. She is so caring and personable and easy to work with. She scouted out a lot of places for us according to what our criteria was and never put any pressure whatsoever. Her top priority was to make sure we found a place our family would love. And she negotiated to get us a price we could afford. She also had great recommendations for us for services. It really felt like we had a friend helping us. She's honest and has integrity. We couldn't be happier with how smoothly everything went.

As a property owner living out of the area, Mike was difficult to work with. If you have an…read moreexpectation to get anyone to answer the phone, don't hold your breath. He's a good ole' boy working a construction business and doing property management in the winters to keep some Income stream. He's not a professional, not anywhere close to a professional. You'll have to spend your time and energy making sure he does his job. He did not perform a walk through checklist or keep a record of the items we discussed so he had no follow through on what we discussed after I traveled six hours to have this meeting with him. He didn't remember items we spoke of during the initial walk through, and can't provide a walk through list or anything we talked about although at the end of the lease he claims he has one, now that I brought up an issue with the renters move out. His contract is one sided in his favor, and He sides with his unstable renters. McKenzie and Mike took up to a week or more to return my calls or reply to my emails, and often not at all. Communication is very poor. When I finally just got blunt about their lack of follow through or communication, they would finally call me back. I don't want to do business like that and I sure don't want to work with someone that does. He also put an unhinged tenant in who left it a mess while Mike claimed it was clean. I had new carpets installed and the tenant left them dirty. He claims he had a receipt for cleaning them. I never saw it. He personally vouched for this guy. When it came to providing the renters notice to vacate (once he heard I was selling the place at the end of the lease), they backdated his notice and gave it to me at their end of their deadline. Backdating a notice to vacate is illegal and unethical. He sent me a nice little passive aggressive email at the end of closing out our business saying how much $ he made me. Which is a total joke since the house was in pristine condition and he put an unstable individual in their in the first place this costing me $. Don't use him. And if you have to for some ridiculous reason, Be prepared to spend your time and energy to make sure he does his job, and remember you're paying him for that. Get everything in writing, communicate only be e-mail.

We have done business with Mike at Quail Property Management for more than 20 years and have no…read morecomplaints. As out of area landlords he found renters for our property so that we had minimal time with a vacant house. All maintenance and repairs were handled by his office with the stipulation than anything over a certain dollar amount would be run by us first. Our last tenant rented from us/Quail for more than 18 years and, in fact, when we decided to sell, he was the one who bought it. The saddest part of selling our house was saying goodbye to Mike and Mackenzie. We loved knowing they were always there! Sherry & Dan T San Francisco

It's been five years since we first worked with Shari, and we continue to be so glad we chose her…read moreto represent us in 2020. We've kept in touch over the years, sometimes meeting at her Client Appreciation parties, sometimes I've called her out of the blue with a real estate question. Now we're looking to buy a distressed property. It's quite different from the type of property we bought previously, and the market is very different than it was in 2020. Shari's long history in local real estate makes her familiar with its up's and down's, seller's markets, and buyer's markets. And her problem solving ability is kicking into gear as she broaches aspects of home buying we have no experience with (fire remediation, mobile home removal, etc.) As we talk through the possibilities, I am reminded how valuable an experienced agent is. And having a trusted agent I can call is priceless. I am so glad we have Shari's expertise and professionalism to rely upon. It's been five years since we first worked with Shari, and we continue to be so glad we chose her to represent us in 2020. We've kept in touch over the years, sometimes meeting at her Client Appreciation parties, sometimes I've called her out of the blue with a real estate question. Now we're looking to buy a distressed property. It's quite different from the type of property we bought previously, and the market is very different than it was in 2020. Shari's long history in local real estate makes her familiar with its up's and down's, seller's markets, and buyer's markets. And her problem solving ability is kicking into gear as she broaches aspects of home buying we have no experience with (fire remediation, mobile home removal, etc.) As we talk through the possibilities, I am reminded how valuable an experienced agent is. And having a trusted agent I can call is priceless. I am so glad we have Shari's expertise and professionalism to rely upon.

I'm so glad I found Shari to help me sell my house! She was referred to me by another happy client,…read moreand from our first call I knew she was a true professional, someone I could trust, and who would put my best interests first. Shari is a great communicator - she always got back to me quickly when I had questions, and I never felt pressured on any decision. Shari also is skilled at the technical aspects of selling. She used industry data like comps and trends to help me make the best decisions around pricing and when to advertise. She is a skilled negotiator and helped me get a fair price for my house, and not settle for less. Dena Armario-Lyons is a realtor on Shari's team and helped with the marketing of the house. She did a beautiful job staging, and held several open houses. Marketing flyers were sent out too and had very nice photos. I'm so grateful I was able to work with Shari and Dena!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris Colvard from Calaveras Real Estate, and I cannot…read morerecommend him highly enough! From our first meeting, Chris took the time to understand my needs and preferences. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the Arnold, CA area and helped me navigate the market with ease. Chris was patient and attentive throughout the entire process, always ready to answer my questions and provide guidance. He truly went above and beyond to ensure I found my dream home. His expertise and dedication made what could have been a stressful experience so much smoother. Thanks to Chris, I'm now happily settled in my ideal home in Arnold. If you're looking for a reliable and professional real estate broker, look no further than Chris Colvard!

WOW! Not sure where to start! We had the greatest experience with Chris in selling our property in…read moreArnold. We Finally found out what an ''Amazing" agent is and is supposed to be.We have bought and sold 8 properties in the past and have never had the level of Professionalism, Communication, Hard Work, Stress Free level of service that Chris Provides. Never once did he not answer our phone calls or have an answer when we had questions and never had any excuses ( bad cell service, relative got sick, didn't see your call ect..) This guy is the top agent in Arnold, You owe it to yourself to take 2 minutes to call this guy and you will be glad you did. Sure wish we had found him sooner for prior transactions. He SOLD our property in 12 days for FULL price!!!! Has vast knowledge of the surrounding area and we are so grateful we found him and you will be too!! We will miss arnold and the mountains but now its time for the beach!

if you are going to promote you services on your vehicle i suggest you don't drive so recklessly…read moreand put people at risk. Black Mercedes Benz cut several drivers off and if they do business like they drive i highly discourage this business.

Michelle was amazing when I was looking at homes in the area. She's a straight-shooter, honest,…read moreresponsive, and I felt like she really cared about getting me into a home I loved. She'd tell me upfront when there was something concerning about a home when I didn't know what I didn't know. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone coming into this area for the first time. Then, when I did buy a wonderful home, she has been a source of support, local knowledge, and connections when I needed to have some work done, get the locks changed, etc. Michelle is a valuable resource to the Tuolumne County community and anyone wanting to become part of it.

Best realtor in Tuolumne County! I'd recommend her to everyone. She goes above and beyond to help.read more

I can't say enough good things about Cheryl Balbuena. After my mother passed away without a will, I…read morewas suddenly responsible for navigating the probate process and selling her home--something I had absolutely no experience with. On top of that, I live about three hours away from the property, and the entire situation felt overwhelming. While searching for realtors in Tuolumne County, Cheryl was one of the first to reach out to me--and I'm so glad she did. It was going to take a few months to move my mother's partner out of the house before we could list it, and during that time Cheryl regularly checked in to offer support and assistance, even before we had a listing agreement. Once we were ready, Cheryl took full initiative and handled everything: she arranged for landscaping, scheduled a deep cleaning, and coordinated the removal of multiple truckloads of junk left behind in the home. I genuinely don't know how I would have managed all of that from a distance without her help. Not only did she manage all the logistics, but she also kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me incredible peace of mind. Her knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative made a difficult situation so much easier to navigate. If you're looking for a realtor who truly goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Cheryl Balbuena. She made a stressful, emotional process so much more manageable, and I'm incredibly grateful for her support.

Carolyn and Christian were outstanding in helping me find an incredible cabin in an awesome…read morelocation in Twain Harte. I was on a tight 1031 timeline and they really delivered for me!

Carolyn Is the best realtor!!!!!…read more When we thought it was going to be impossible to buy our home sonora . Carolyn worked out everything to make our dream happen. It was such a smooth process. She kept us updated on all the progress . If you are looking for the best realtor, Carolyn will make it happen. I highly recommend her and her son !!!!!!! I am looking to do more business with her on our next investment properties .