Extremely Disappointing Experience -- I Would Not Recommend Jaime…read moreI recently sold my house on July 29, 2026, and my experience with Jaime Avilez and his daughter Leah Avilez our realtor was extremely disappointing.
We initially chose Jaime because he had previously sold us the property, so we trusted that he would handle the sale professionally and keep us informed. Unfortunately, that trust was misplaced.
Throughout the sale, communication was a major issue. Jaime and his daughter frequently failed to keep us updated, and there were instances where they visited the property without notifying us. We were not consistently informed about showings, feedback, or important developments. I was also left out of emails and communications regarding my own property. This made it very difficult to know what was actually happening.
When our original contract expired, I brought in another realtor I trusted to help oversee the paperwork. My realtor questioned Jaime about why I had repeatedly been excluded from communications. Jaime stated that he had lost my contact information and therefore could not contact me. I found that explanation unacceptable, particularly given the importance of the transaction.
Another serious issue occurred when Jaime prepared a new contract that stated the entire commission would be paid from my portion of the proceeds. Fortunately, my realtor caught the issue and made sure the proceeds and commission were properly addressed.
My realtor also repeatedly struggled to get information from Jaime. He did not consistently keep her informed about updates or concerns involving the property. He preferred communicating by phone rather than email, which made it difficult to maintain clear documentation of important conversations. Eventually, my realtor became frustrated enough to escalate the matter to Jaime's management.
We were in escrow from May 2026 until the property finally sold on July 29, 2026. During that period, Jaime repeatedly told us the property would close by the end of the month. When those deadlines approached, extensions followed. Then we received another assurance that the sale would close, followed by another extension. From our perspective, the repeated delays and promises were extremely frustrating and left us questioning what was actually happening with the buyers and the transaction.
After the sale finally closed, Jaime sent us an email apologizing for failing to keep us properly informed and updated and stated that he had learned a valuable lesson. While I acknowledge the apology, it came after months of poor communication and unnecessary frustration.
Selling a home is a major financial transaction, and clients deserve transparency, communication, accountability, and professionalism from the person representing them. Unfortunately, that was not my experience with Jaime.
Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend Jaime as a realtor. I strongly encourage anyone considering working with him to carefully evaluate their options and make sure they choose a realtor who will consistently communicate, document important matters, and keep them fully informed throughout the entire process.
