We were referred to Richard by our neighbor and he helped us buy a house in Ripon. He is honest,…read moredown-to-earth, and gives good referrals for businneses in the area. Buying a home, especially for the first time, is overwhelming and you need someone to cover all the angles and make sure everything gets done right. Richard is very good at explaining things (multiple times) and he always left a paper-trail so we could retrace our steps if we got lost. When we were house hunting, he took the time to write a summary of all the houses we had visited that day along with our impressions. That was very important since we looked at dozens of homes before we found one we really liked. In one instance, we found a house that we liked but he told us that it was overpriced and he even did a ballpark appraisal for it (the house would sell for that appraisal amount two months later). All the important documents that were needed for escrow were available securely online so we could access them whenever we wanted and so we could respond quickly to the bank/seller/escrow company etc... At the close of escrow, we were presented with hundreds and hundreds of pages of documents, but since I had already read through all of them I was very comfortable signing them and only had a few minor questions for the notary. Richard also has an intuitive understanding of the house market and buying process. Nowadays, anyone can go on Zillow or Trullia and rattle off numbers. But you need someone to explain to you what those numbers mean. For example, why are two houses in the same neighborhood with the same square footage and similar age so different in price? When you buy a house, you are buying it "as-is" so you have to be aware of how much it will cost to make the house liveable for you. Richard doesn't just know people who can give you a quote, he can give you a ballpark estimate for all the common repairs and upgrades when buying a home. It doesn't mean that he knows how to do everything, but he does know how everything is done. The ability to give instant feedback instead of having to do research or call people means that I can narrow my housing search a lot faster. At the risk of stating the obvious, Richard owns his own home and knows how to take care of it. Not every chore can be outsourced and the house you choose to buy is a decision you literally have to live with. So you need someone who is down-to-earth and can tell you if you are biting off more than you can chew. Lastly, Richard has given us good referrals for the entire buying process. For most of our referrals, Richard recommended very small businesses. Small businesses have lower operating costs and are especially dedicated at their craft, ultimately giving you better quality for less money. When the seller wanted to shorten our home inspection period from 17 days to 10 days, Richard's contacts completed their inspections in 4 days. Richard's referral was outbid once by the seller's referral, but in the end that business gave us the runaround for several weeks before finally showing up to our house without a work order to complete the job. It took longer to replace a few tiles on our roof with the seller's referral than for us to close escrow with Richard's referrals (21 days). Hiring a good realtor like Richard doesn't excuse you from doing your homework when it comes to home buying, but it definitely shortens the amount of time you spend doing it. We were really blessed to have Richard help us buy us a home. P.S. He also helped us shop for and install blinds for our house!

I have nothing but good things to say about Richard. I recently purchased a home in Ripon and he…read morewas the agent selling the home. From the beginning he was prompt and professional. As a first time homeowner, everything is very overwhelming. Richard was there every step of the way and he also gave me a number of referrals that made inspections and repairs that much easier. He is very prompt in responding to emails, phone calls, and texts. Organizations and quick response is always something that I value, and I can't say how much Richard exceeded all of those expectations. Along with everything else, he is extremely funny and personable!!! It makes it really easy to go through this process with someone who understands and who is very easy to talk to. Thank you so much Richard for all you have done!! I couldn't be any happier :) Buying my first home couldn't have gone any smoother.

Marybeth, my angel on earth! As a property owner, I was overwhelmed and tired of trying to manage…read moremy property in addition to being a full time working mom of young children. I hired Marybeth and a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. She has gone above and beyond for me and my rental property and is an incredible property manager. She is organized, proactive, and an expert at what she does. I am so grateful to have her.

Marybeth has really made my moving experience a pleasant one. She was so attentive every step of…read morethe way and even made sure my new place was in perfect condition before move in. I have experienced a lot of managers and Marybeth by far has been the best. It felt like someone in your family helping you with your move. I wish I had Marybeth for all of my moving experiences, I felt taken care of on so many levels. I hope you all get to experience what a true professional is, and Marybeth is the definition of true professional. You can guarantee that if Marybeth is managing your property, you will be well taken care of. She is the best!

My experience is on the property management side of Golden Lion Real estate and property management…read morecompany since early 2018 via his marketing campaign. The presentation and photography had my property front and center. We received interest from qualified potential renters with minimal downtime. Our renter continues to occupy the property. The owner's statement is clear, and owner deposits are delivered on time. I appreciate that John's team is organized and communicates the repair process to the owner. Also, appreciate that the vendors are licensed and get to the property promptly. I highly recommend this property management firm.

We have been renters for just over 8 years now, and pretty much every appliance has gone out. Every…read moretime this has happened it has been takin care of very fast. We recently had or A/C stop working and I did the Maintenance req and I texted because we have younger kids, John and his partner made things happen on a Saturday morning and we are back up and running. Highly recommend. Thanks guy's!

It was our first time using a property management company to find our tenants for our rental home…read moreand Kelli @ Jordan and Johnson made it stress free. I would definitely use them again in the future and I highly recommend them!

I normally don't write reviews, but I feel it's important to share my experience in hopes that this…read morecompany improves how they treat potential tenants--especially those using housing assistance programs. From the start, my interactions with Lisa at J. Johnson Property Management were disappointing and discouraging. I came in multiple times showing genuine interest in finding a home through their company, but each visit felt like I was being dismissed or overlooked. I provided all the documents requested, including proof of income and my Section 8 housing voucher, but every time I met one requirement, another one was added. At first, I was told my proof of income was acceptable. Then I was told I needed three months of consecutive income, even though my Section 8 voucher itself qualifies as a reliable source of rent payment. It seemed like no matter what I provided, there was always another reason to delay or deny assistance. Despite having my deposit ready and being a serious, qualified applicant, I was never given a fair chance. Lisa was often short with me, unhelpful, and made me feel like I was bothering her by simply following up. I went to the office multiple times and showed real interest in available units, but I was told those units were suddenly unavailable or that my paperwork "wasn't enough." I left feeling that I was not treated professionally or fairly, and possibly even discriminated against--whether because of my Section 8 status, my credit, or something else, I can't say for sure. But I know I met all reasonable requirements and showed responsibility and initiative. This experience was extremely disappointing and made me feel like my situation and efforts didn't matter. I hope this company takes the time to review how they handle applicants, especially those participating in government housing programs, because everyone deserves equal respect and opportunity when seeking housing.

This agency will waste your time if you are a renter. They are here for home/property owners and…read morenot for tenants. If you are a property owner wishing to make $$$$ on your rentals this is the place for you. They only care about making money and it shows in their listings and the way they treat prospective middle class tenants. The office is SEVERELY understaffed and they have more properties then they can humanly handle. Stacey's true colors showed once I mentioned I saw a bunch of reviews on yelp about people having the same experience I felt they were giving me. She told me " you are threatening me with a yelp review and that makes me not want to serve you but I'm going to anyway". I should have known the hint she was giving after that. They also never asked me or any of the other applicants on my application for any type of identification or copies of such whatsoever, making it seem that they were never serious about us to begin with. Also When I called to ask for my credit report to be emailed, maribel told me I have to come in to get it, that she can't email it. Seriously ???!!! I've had it emailed by my phone company and electric company no problem. All they want to do is give you a hard time it seems. Also I have posted 2 reviews for this place on yelp already and they seem to keep reporting them and having them taken down. Now I'm not sure if they're lying to yelp about content guidelines and saying that these things do not happen ... but these things VERY MUCH did so happen. This office practices rental discrimination. And I'm not about to let yelp or any of the employees in there trying to hide this from the community keep trying to take my review down for content! This place needs to change their practices and not try to brush their shady ways under the rug.

I've been interested to rent two different homes from this agency. One was a condo and the other a…read morehouse. The photos online looked great. But once I saw both properties in person they were disgusting. One smelled so terrible and the carpet had been cleaned but when you walked on it, it sounded crispy and was clearly very old and should of been replaced. Neither home was repainted and fixtures were old, dirty and busted. Blinds were broken. It's was disappointing. I've rented many different homes and apartments and have never been in one that was this bad. Giving them a chance, I called and asked if maybe they were just waiting until the unit was rented to get it clean and fixed up. The woman on the phone assured me, No. That it was cleaned already and the property came as was. I was shocked. There were toilet stains and grime in the showers. Scuffs all down the walls. Who wants to pay as much as you have to for a 1700+ home and need to all this work before you get settled?! So un professional to leave a home in that way and doesn't really instill confidence in the renter that issues will be fixed timely and taken seriously. I will not be looking with Green Gate any longer for rentals or anything else.

Angel Ramirez and Gabe Duarte were knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to answer our…read morequestions. They made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable by keeping us informed every step of the way. Angel truly listened to what we were looking for and worked hard to find the right home for us. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made all the difference. I highly recommend Angel to anyone looking for a trustworthy, patient, and hardworking realtor. Thank you for making our experience such a positive one!

Finding a real estate agent you can trust has challenges. When we signed with J Peter Realtors…read moreNatalia Diryawush we found an amazing empathetic, dedicated and above and beyond agent we could trust. Natalia worked through every challenge our property presented, she is so Trustworthy and has a great character. We are so thankful for Natalia and the J Peter team!!!

We sold our home with the amazing help of Katrina and her team. They were extremely communicative…read morewith us throughout the entire process as we were first time sellers and had no clue what to expect. They made sure that we were comfortable every step of the way and they made us feel like part of their family. We will definitely use 3 Step Realty for the purchase of our next home. Loved working with the team!!!

Buying a house and selling our home of 16 years was one of the biggest changes our family has made…read moreand we were so lucky to have Katrina Dew and her team helping us the whole time. Ms. Dew was wonderful to work with in this stressful and overwhelming new chapter of life and made us feel like we were her only clients. She walked us through the process very patiently, informatively and kindly with no pressure to make any decision we were not completely comfortable with. She was an awesome advocate for us when minor issues would come up and would keep us in the loop with anything we needed to be aware of. After all the searching and researching, Katrina found us the perfect home and we could not be happier! We highly recommend Katrina and her team at 3 Step Realty Group as your source for all your real estate needs.

My husband and I had an exceptional experience working with realtor Matthew Saatlou to sell our…read morehome. From start to finish, Matthew was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always available to answer our questions. Matthew took the time to truly listen to our concerns, provided thoughtful guidance without pressure, and consistently respected our decisions throughout the process. His dedication made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. We would highly recommend Matthew Saatlou to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy realtor.

Matthew did an AMAZING job selling our home! He communicated what to expect very clearly, set…read morerealistic timelines, was very open and honest in his communication. He sold our house in a matter of a couple of weeks for over the asking price! We'll absolutely work with Matthew again!