My husband and I spent the better part of a decade working toward homeownership. We were looking…read morefor someone we could trust while making one of the biggest decisions of our lives. Mark Grimes was that person. From the beginning, Mark listened, remembered the little details that were important to us, and gave us the space to make decisions at our own pace while always being there with thoughtful advice and guidance when we needed it. I never felt pressured--- only supported. One of the most memorable parts of the process was actually touring homes with Mark. He's personable, funny, and genuinely easy to be around, but he's also incredibly knowledgeable and professional. He has a way of making what can be an overwhelming process feel manageable because he understands that buying a home is not just a financial decision--- it's a deeply personal one. My husband and I refused to settle or give up in this intimidating Los Angeles housing market, and Mark stood by us every step of the way. And it paid off in the end, with our first home purchase in Glendale! We came upon a unicorn, a move-in ready single-family home that met all our requirements. As someone who tends to overthink big decisions, I can honestly say I don't regret this decision for a second, and Mark played a huge part in making that possible. I don't hand out recommendations lightly, especially when it comes to something as significant as buying a home. But if you're looking for someone who is honest, grounded, and great at what he does, I recommend Mark without hesitation. From our experience, he's only respected our decisions, advocated for us, and never lost sight of what mattered most to us. And if/when the day comes that we want to sell our first home or buy another property--- perhaps in Palm Springs ;) --- we could only wish we'd be so lucky enough to work with Mark Grimes again.

Ricardo was great as an agent. He has a very pleasant, not pushy, knowledgeable, and resourceful…read moreapproach to the home-buying process. The Local specializes in Northeast LA which was very helpful. At various stages he weighed in with his own perspective on issues and value of various homes that we looked at, rather than just asking us if we thought it was "worth it". He had many great contacts we were able to utilize during the inspection contingency, including an architect, foundation repair, as well as the typical sewer, termite, general inspection. Being able to bring in some of these resources on a very short timeline gave us enough information to assess the property properly and ultimately negotiate a significant reduction, all while feeling no pressure and completely open to walking away.

It's taking everything in me to not write this entire review in ALL CAPS to express my extreme…read moreenthusiasm for Vanessa! My husband and I just closed on our first home (in our dream location!!) all thanks to Vanessa's expert guidance, unwavering support, and constant communication from the moment our house hunt began. Our close friends recommended Vanessa after having an amazing experience buying and selling with her, and she absolutely lived up to the hype. We had our hearts set on a very specific neighborhood, which meant houses within our budget were far and few between. Every time "the one" popped up, Vanessa gave us honest, thoughtful advice and somehow managed to predict exactly what it would sell for, which was almost always welllllllll over asking. When our house finally hit the market, we were crushed to learn it had already gone into escrow by day three. Instead of giving up, Vanessa encouraged us to submit a backup offer anyway. Long story short, we got the house! What's even more miraculous is my husband and I were traveling overseas during the inspection contingency and much of escrow, and Vanessa made sure we didn't miss a beat, accommodating WhatsApp calls with us at crazy hours and emailing us clear, digestible info. What could have been an incredibly stressful experience/vacation ruiner ended up feeling smooth, organized, and surprisingly easy. On top of all that, her connections with various vendors are unmatched. From plumbers to electricians to a custom glass shower door guy, she has someone fantastic for literally everything a new homeowner could need. TLDR VANESSA RULES!!!

Vanessa is incredible. I knew for years about her reputation as the best of the best, and getting…read moreto finally experience having her as our agent was nothing short of spectacular service. My wife had her eye on a property for months and we didn't realize it until basically we were in the moment that we were going to try and go for it. Vanessa sprang into action so quick! Within less than 24 hours we had an offer on a property and her strategic approach was on full display. You can just feel completely safe in her hands while she handles all the complex nuances of a real estate transaction. She makes it look easy even though we all know it's absolutely not. At every juncture, she led us through with supreme expertise and confidence. I'm so thankful to her for helping us find our "palace in the sky". It's literally a dream and I still can't believe it's real. In a time of economic uncertainty she managed to get us the most amazing deal, and helped us by taking a leap we may have been a little nervous to take on our own. We appraised for 80k over sale price!! Instant equity. And it's only up from here. Thank you SO MUCH Vanessa!!!

The Rental Girl consistently has the BEST listings. Lots of variety, super unique spots, good price…read moreranges, and we were so excited to find our perfect rental with the help of Fallon at TRG. Would definitely recommend them to anyone in need and use them again in the future!

I'm busy. We're all busy. But I put off moving for way too long. I should have reached out to…read moreItza at the Rental Girl years ago. They are AMAZING. She worked with my tight area requirements, my credit and my self employment issues. She found a place I LOVE. And I felt supported and safe the entire way. Yep, it's a little pricey. Yep, it's absolutely worth it. My new place is life changing for me and Itza is the reason why. If you're serious, call them.

Arbi is the best agent you will come across. His work ethic is unmatched. If you want someone to go…read moreabove and beyond he is the agent for you. He is very responsive, knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Not once he rushed or pressured us until we found what we liked. Thanks to Arbi we are now home owners! Definitely recommend him to anyone and will choose him again in the future!

Highly recommend Arbi as your realtor! He carefully prepped everything for us. His communication…read moreand follow through was above and beyond! We had multiple offers and he was able to sell our home above asking price. Thank you Arbi for making such a stressful and tedious process so easy and enjoyable

Please dont bother the property management doesn't care about the well being of his tenants a zumba…read moreclass opened up next to my unit sharing a wall and no matter the complaints from other tenants besides myself he's allowing this to happen the music is extremely loud people are Payton rent to live here no warning about this and just ignores texts calls etc

Will Tiao and his team stand apart from the competition in LA. They have had years of successes in…read morereal estate sales, management, and development in key parts of LA. It is because of their sterling reputation that my partner and I entrusted Will and his team with our purchase and sale of three different types of residential properties: condominium, single family residence, and multifamily property. From our experiences, here are top three reasons why we recommend Will and his team and would use him again for our next purchase or sale: 1. Will is a great advocate when it comes to negotiating offers and counteroffers and in dealing with other parties. His stunning background in international trade policy and Hollywood comes into play here at the client's advantage. Will helped us strategize and obtain good outcomes on all of our sales and purchases. 2. Will is a great advisor. His strong local knowledge about the neighborhoods and local regulations is founded on his brokering, property management, and development experience in LA. From neighborhood safety, zoning, entitlements, easements, to landlord-tenant matters, we knew we could count on Will and his team to get it right. 3. Will is a great connector and has deep connections in the real estate industry. He is just one speed dial away if you need a solid connection to a handyman, a CPA who advises real estate investors, a real estate attorney, or a home staging specialist. We've consulted with everyone Will has recommended and have been happy with them all. Will and his team have handled all of our matters expeditiously and to our great satisfaction. We wholeheartedly recommend them for any residential matters in LA.

Laura was a great partner for us in selling our longtime home in Los Feliz's Franklin Hills at a…read moretricky time in a rapidly changing market. From her initial presentation and the discussion of our goals, through some fairly complex renovations, and all the way to receiving multiple offers and strategizing about how to achieve the best result, she remained patient, enthusiastic, and willing to do whatever it took to understand our concerns and solve any problems that arose. Even when things got tough, Laura kept her head and brought great experience and positive energy to the job. And while Laura is wise to the business aspects, her investment is more than just financial, and it's obvious that she cares deeply about her clients. We'd moved out of town by the time our home hit the market, which was stressful. But Laura was so responsive and thorough in her communication that we always felt reassured and a part of it all, despite the distance. Her good taste and attention to detail showed in everything from remodeling and staging advice to the open houses. A special shout-out goes to her staging partner, Natasha Kassyutina, who really connected with us aesthetically and understood the spirit of our home, and did beautiful work alongside Laura to present its best qualities to buyers. We're very grateful for the great effort and genuinely personal commitment Laura gave to us and to the whole process, and we highly recommend working with her.

Laura is the best realtor in LA - the agent we'd recommend without hesitation to a friend or family…read moremember when buying or selling in NELA. From the moment we started our home buying journey, she took time to understand our needs, budget, and short and long-term goals. Her integrity, honesty, and kindness made her an ideal partner in the process, while her professionalism, organization, and expertise in finding and closing on a home helped us through what could have been stressful and instead became a fun - and magical - experience :) Laura and her team are experts in NELA, from knowing the area and every home in it, to the process of closing on a home, taking care of everything from inspections to negotiations. We've heard how difficult the process can be and we're so lucky to have Laura make everything go so smoothly. Laura not only works tirelessly for you, but she truly works as a partner - her goals are your goals, always finding ways to get you the best deal and to make sure you're happy with the outcome - finding a home that was the right size, in the right location, that was exactly what we wanted. We're so grateful to have bought our dream home thanks to Laura!

Extremely unprofessional agency. Went through them to apply for a property for lease, they made me…read morego through the entire process of paying an application fee per applicant, and later I find out that they have already chosen an applicant. Seems like they are running some sort of scam, collecting funds and "breaking the bad news", after already choosing an applicant. James doesn't even have the decency to greet people when text messaging. Do not waste your time with them working with James or his agency.

Working with James was an amazing experience! He took all the stress out of leasing my home. He…read morefound a great tenant super fast and did a wonderful job checking background info. James always got back to me right away when I had questions. He really knows the local neighborhood and how to market a home. If you want to buy, sell, or lease, James is your guy. Thank you so much, James!

We just bought our first house and I'm thanking my lucky stars we did it through Jenny and Dale!…read more House buying can be a *harrowing* experience. Example - the very first house we put an offer on was in Burbank, and we offered 5K over asking. Turns out that ours was one of almost 40 multiple offers, and 9 of these offered 100K over asking. Who can compete with that? NOT us. If you want to feel completely out of your league - try buying a house in LA. Jenny and Dale were very patient with our inexperience. I remember before we bid on that house, Dale positioned our expectations accordingly. "They're listing it low to spark a bidding war. This house could jump substantially." We told him our price cap and that we were unwilling to chase the price - Dale never pressured or urged us to go further than we were comfortable and he seemed content to let the process take as long as it needed to. This helped A LOT. I can't imagine having to go through this process with an agent tapping his foot and checking his watch. After we heard the news about the runaway house, I remember Dale reaching out with a smiling, gentle "how we doing, guys? The housing market can be rough, but they won't all be this bad." That was exactly what we needed to hear and it came and just the right time. Eventually, we found another place and it was thanks to Dale that we got in to see the place before the open house. When we started to get excited and wanted another look, Dale again managed to get us inside somehow. Dale assessed the value of the neighborhood and alerted us both to positive growth and potential problems going forward. Dale spotted a tree that would need to be yanked and identified that the lawn was a strain of grass that feels great in bare feet. Dale steered us through negotiations and charmed the seller's agent while we did inspection after inspection. We got the house! Then, his job complete - Dale moved heaven and earth to get us the keys early so we could keep our Internet installation appointment. WOW! Talk about going to bat for your client! Time and time again Jenny and Dale exceeded expectations. When buying a house seemed a task beyond comprehension, they assured us getting our dream home was possible. On two occasions - they told us something was almost certainly impossible, and managed to make them happen anyway! We got our dream home and that's entirely thanks to Jenny and Dale! I'm pleased to recommend them unreservedly!

Jenny Durling summed up in one word, Amazing…read more Long story, but I'll try and make it as short as possible. My grandparents passed away, I co-owned a house in Silverlake with my Aunt. Ultimately is was an estate sale. I was living in the house, my Aunt lives in Sacramento. I had to handle all the day to day's. Meeting's, Cleaning, Maintenance, Face time, Etc. My Aunt, very Particular, not the easiest to get along with so I had no communication with her during the whole sale process but Jenny did a great job managing to let both of us know what was going on separately. I appreciated that. When she first put my home on the market she was realistic with prices in today's market, comps, the usual stuff, but her own personal touch was the professional photographer she brought in to take amazing photo's of the house. I think it made all the difference. Estate sales are rough, but Jenny always informed me a day in advance of potential buyer showings, opens, and recently listed and sold houses in the area. Jenny made selling my home seem easy. She text and emailed me each step of the way. She's a no pressure Realtor, she will tell you whats going on, good or bad. She isn't just a Realtor, when your around her its more like talking to a friend you've known for years. She's an amazing agent and that's not even giving her enough credit. If you are looking to sell your home, I would recommend Jenny to anyone of my friends and family to use her.

After briefly speaking to Jennie, one thing that stood out to me was her work ethic. If you are in…read morethe market to buy or sell a home, I am confident Jennie will work to make sure you get what you deserve.

Jennie was, by far, the most professional, sincere and honest realtor that we have worked with…read more She was a pleasure to work with and made great suggestions. She sold our home fast and the transaction went very smoothly without any issues. We would highly recommend her if you want to get the job done!

Laura and Eileen Moreno were great partners for us in selling our longtime home in Los Feliz's…read moreFranklin Hills at a tricky time in a rapidly changing market. From their initial presentation and the discussion of our goals, through some fairly complex renovations, and all the way to receiving multiple offers and strategizing about how to achieve the best result, they remained patient, enthusiastic, and willing to do whatever it took to understand our concerns and solve problems that arose. Even when things got tough, they kept their heads, and brought great experience and positive energy to the job. While they are wise to the business aspects, their investment is much more than just financial, and it's obvious that they care deeply about their clients. We'd left town by the time our home hit the market, which was stressful. But they were so responsive and thorough in their communication that we always felt reassured and a part of it all, despite the distance. Their good taste and attention to detail showed in everything from remodeling and staging advice to the open houses. A special shout-out goes to their staging partner, Natasha Kassyutina, who really connected with us aesthetically and understood the spirit of our home, and did beautiful work alongside Laura and Eileen to present its best qualities to buyers. We're very grateful for the extraordinary effort and genuinely personal commitment Laura and Eileen gave to us and to the whole process, and we would highly recommend working with them.

Absolutely the best EVER! Every suggestion was right on! Their eye for detail was incredible and…read morethey worked tirelessly to make this house a must have place! House had 12 offers in a week with all offers well above asking. Many all cash offers! A pleasure to work with and always there when we needed to ask a question! If I could give them ten stars I would!