Being in my early thirties, I had no idea what to expect when starting to actively search for my first home. Like most first-time homeowners, when starting my search I had no clue where to even begin to point that I felt like giving up because everything seemed out of reach. I tried to take this task alone with no hand holding from my parents since I am now a "grown up." Little did I know, I still have a lot to learn. Luckily, my mother a seasoned pro who invest in purchases income properties was able to help me find a diamond in the rough, Anthony. To be complete transparent, here is what it was like before finding Anthony through my mother. I prospected several realtors and found out that many of them have similar characteristics that is stereotypical of a "used car salesman," no offense if you are one and reading this. A lot of them had all or a few of the following undesirable traits: * Sale/Pushy * Overlooking my needs, my concerns, and realistic budget. Sorry, I am not a multi-billionaire. * Inexperienced, new to the industry "Um did you just google that information?" * Greed Driven * Predator vs. Prey mentality. Realtor being predator, me being the unknowing/uninformed prey. This search was miserable, and I wanted to give up. I finally caved in for mommy's help and suggested Anthony. When I first met Anthony, there was something that I knew that was different from my previous experiences. First, he knew my name before I told him and greeted me like a friend. To me that says a lot , obviously it may be a sales tactic but it made me feel like he would listen to my needs and understand the reality of my budget. I was wrong, it wasn't a sales tactic it is just how he is. He gave me the guidance I needed for a first time home buyer, and respected me like a person with a 50 million dollar budget. Trust me I am not even close to that number in terms of purchasing budget. He is highly knowledgeable, professional, and gives a warmth of a true friend who is willing to work for you and not for his bank account. So the search began, he gave me options of what my budget could afford. He showed me the lowest of my budget first, but informed me with a little TLC I could take the extra saved money to renovate and make a profit on the house. He showed me homes that were at my high end, but never showed me anything that would tempt me to go over budget where I would have to make a lot of sacrifices. He taught me that, going over my budget isn't always the best way to start when you buy your first home and wanted to ensure that I had the best experience with my new home and not have to stress about paying a mortgage I can't afford. He never pushed me on anything, other than telling me what properties would sell fast. In addition, he always taught me what properties should be negotiated lower than offering price, and was clear to me when something was a true bargain. He guided me and gave me options with great information in order for me to make my decision that is right for my life. We are currently still searching for the right property, and he says that I will know it when I see it. We stay in contact and he always keeps me up to date on what he finds that meets my long list of must....I know I may have to give some up. However with his help, he gave me the facts I need to know, the reality of what the market is like vs. my budget, and is patient with me on making the commitment to buy. I highly recommend Anthony as a realtor, especially for people who are new to buying a house. With his knowledge, experience, and his kind and caring personality you can't go wrong. read more

Anthony Ridino - My Dream Home in Marina Del Rey.....still finding the one that is in my range...but one day. - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Mar Vista, California

I'm a Home Stager and I've dealt with many Real Estate Brokers and I have to admit, Anthony Ridino is one of the best! He is very knowledgeable of the market and looks out for his clients. He is very dedicated and wants only the best for anyone looking to sell or buy property. I was truly touched by how much he cares and the amount of time and effort he puts into every property he sells. I 100% recommend Anthony Ridino for your Real Estate needs! read more

My girlfriend is considering buying her first property. It's not easy and having to deal with Real Estate brokers are to me like used car sales men, a lot of talk and and a lot of bull*it. I was referred by mutual friends with whom I trust to Anthony Ridino. After a couple of phone calls back and forth we all agreed to meet. He was punctual with our first meeting and was very pleasant to deal with. What made it easy was he wasn't pushy and with all the questions we asked, he had clear informative answers. After finding out her price point ( which isn't much to go by in LA these days) and city, he didn't make her feel like we were wasting his time. We're excited to see what he comes up and can't wait to follow up with an update with her brand photo of her new condo! read more

We met Anthony through Redfin in early 2016, when we were looking for a condominium property in Culver City. Our initial surprise was how promptly Anthony got back to us from a quick online post. Within a few minutes. We all hit it off immediately. It was a "low inventory" market when we were looking but Anthony -- who thoroughly knows the Westside -- kept a sharp eye on everything that was available, and ended up finding a unique opportunity for us: a unit owned by investors who were after a quick sale. It needed a lot of work but -- because of that -- was available on favorable terms. We bought it, but Anthony's help didn't end there. He also has a contractor's license, is experienced in remodeling, and has any number of valuable contacts in the building trades. He helped us plan the remodel (painting throughout, new kitchen, new baths, plumbing, new flooring, etc.) and brought in some great (and very reasonably priced) workers, supervising their activities even though his days were usually jammed full of client work. The end product was excellent, within the budget we had planned on and with very few of the typical quality compromises one often has to make in remodeling work. We can't say enough about how great an experience it was to work with Anthony and how pleased we are with all that he did for us. We'd definitely use Anthony again, and again, and again! read more

Anthony was professional, ethical and tenacious. He kept the escrow on track and kept us apprised of all of the ongoing needs along the way. In the end, having a great Seller's agent made all the difference. I have worked with Anthony for over ten years on several transactions and each time he has been thoughtful, effective and responsive. read more

I can't say enough good things about Anthony and his assistance throughout the buying process, my purchase would not have happened without his tireless effort to manage all parties involved and get the deal done. I spent close to 8 months looking for a property and after working with Anthony for only a couple of weeks, was able to identify one that met my criteria and get to a close. He went more than the extra mile by coordinating with the selling agent and lender, and worked through issues that would have otherwise led to everything falling through. Now that I'm in my first investment property and managing renovations, he has continued to help me with advice, guidance and contacts. I highly recommend Anthony and look forward to working with him in the future. read more

THIS GUY IS THE BEAT REALTOR ON THE WESTSIDE!! He found me an off market deal that I couldn't resist buying. He walked me through every step of the way and although at times it felt a little bumpy. In the end you kept the deal together and closed. Thanks again Anthony read more

In the past I've only invested in stocks and bonds and things like that. But when the markets scared me off, I contemplated investing in real estate. Problem was I had no idea what I was doing or where to start. Then came Anthony. I was told he was trustworthy and that he would make what was potentially a stressful situation pretty darn pleasant. That couldn't have been more true. I had many questions throughout the process and not only did he answer every one of them, he made sure I understood everything along the way. He shared with me his abundant experience and really made me feel like I was in control of the whole process. He sees all the potential in a property and was able to guide me through the necessary renovations, further protecting my investment. I'm more financially secure than I've ever been, thanks in large part to Anthony. As a result I'm choosing Anthony to broker my next property as well. I've dealt with other brokers before but never again. You can't go wrong with this guy. read more

Anthony Ridino is a realtor I'd prayed to find! From the very beginning to even past getting the keys he was answering every question. He knows the market/area very well. He knows what to look for in properties and is honest on what is good and bad. He never pushed me on any property one bit. THEN, once we actually strategically placed our offer and got accepted, Anthony was always 110% connected with everything that was going on. Even though things got very stressful and heated, Anthony never broke his great attitude and doing everything in more. Through my busy schedule there were plenty days we were speaking on the phone close to 1am and texting throughout the day. I appreciate all he has done for me and helping me to find a perfect match. read more

if I could give him the 6th star I would! Where do I even start or end with Anthony Ridino? I met him by chance, I was at some event with my sister. We ended up striking a random conversation about zip lining in Costa Rica, my sister happened to be a fan- I don't know why though, fear has never been my ideal pass time. Long story short it came up that my sister was thinking about becoming a homeowner. Anthony informed us he was a Real Estate Agent. I guess she didn't want to be hassled, she right away told Anthony that she already had an agent in mind. As shameless as my sister is, she proceeded to bomber him with a myriad of questions, she was a first time buyer-"poor guy" I thought. Through out the whole hour of the Q and A, Anthony remained very patient and attentive. I mean there were plenty of times where he could have gone "duh" or make a bathroom excuse and run for it, I mean there was nothing in it for him anyway, since my sister already had an agent-but he didn't, he stayed put and answered all her questions. Meanwhile I was on the sidelines rolling my eyes at her millions of questions and feeling a tad embarrassed of how we were monopolizing this guy's precious time. What Anthony did at that random encounter was providing my sister with the the most valuable information aka ammunition that any first time buyer should be privileged to have, information that that she ended up using later to her own advantage. Before we left we asked Anthony for his card, he didn't even shove it down our throats like what other agents would typically do, and if he did, it was warranted, we practically held him hostage for almost 2 hours!!. As you know in LA you get a lot of Real Estate Agent business cards, I have a bowl full of them and I also have a personal real Estate agent that I have used before. So when it came time to shop around for the house, I gave my sister some recommendations from my bowl of cards and friend's referrals. My sister didn't want to deal with any of them, she had also met a couple by herself and she insisted that she wanted to only deal with Anthony Ridino, she still had his card 10 months later. I tried to convince her that she didn't know the guy, she should go with someone we already knew. In her own words she said "there was something genuine about him." She emphasized she didn't need to be friends with her real estate agent, she just wanted someone who was knowledgable about the industry, patient, honest, attentive,professional and most importantly an agent who was not going to hassle her or talk down to her because she was a clueless first time buyer. I guess that 's what happened to her with the two other agents she saw. So we both met with Anthony a week later, I was there through the whole deal making process. Let me say this, my sister is not the easiest person to order food with (plenty of When Harry Met Sally moments) let alone conduct business with, she is super anal and would want a clarification of every sentence on the contract. I am writing this review because I was really impressed with the way Anthony dealt with my sister, It was really refreshing to deal with someone with that much passion for his work, he never lost his nerve, he was always on point with solutions -there was nothing half assed about this guy. My sister ended up with the house of her dreams because of Anthony; so it is rather ironic that he sent my sister a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a "housewarming" gift. I mean we should be the one sending him something to reward him for giving us such a pleasant home buying experience. I absolutely mean it when I say- It was a real pleasure doing business with Anthony Ridino. Live, Love, Lose, Learn, Laugh... read more

Being in the early stages of first time home ownership, I had a lot of questions and concerns that Anthony did an amazing job of patiently and expertly explaining. He really knows the Westside well and has given me some great insight about price trends, upcoming developments, and what to watch out for. On top of that, he is very friendly and professional and I look forward to continuing to work with him through this process. read more

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have used Anthony Ridino as my real estate agent. As you may know, the housing market in Los Angeles is crazy. Very little listings and multiple offers. When I first met Anthony at a condo listing, he came well prepared with the knowledge of the market and what to expect if we do decide to purchase. He knew exactly what to do in every type of scenario. Because there were not that many listings for sale, it took a while to find the place I was looking for. But every time a new listing became available, Anthony would immediately send me an email asking if I was interested. He did not forget that I was still looking for properties. A few months later, we found a condo, and Anthony was a huge contributing factor in helping me get the property through the multiple offers. His communication and negotiating skills are impeccable. Also looking at real estate contracts can be mind boggling, but his explanations of them made it so easy to understand. Every time I would send an email, or phone call, he would respond right away. I ran into a couple of agents before Anthony, and all they wanted to do was make the quick buck and not really help you. But Anthony is truly different. He would go well out of his way to make sure the transaction went as smooth as possible and not leave you feeling lost in the dark. I would highly recommend Anthony to any of my friends and family. He is really one of the best! read more

Anothy is really great real estate agent he was very nice to me and didn't laugh at me when I had no money to buy anything decent. He is afresh guy and I really think you ought to give him a shot. Make sure you have money because houses are pretty expensive. GREAT GUY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

If we could give Anthony 10 stars, we would. We had many real estate transactions in Torrance area, Orange county and Las Vegas and had used many real estate agents who only worked for the money. When our son wanted to purchase a condo in Culver City, we did not have anyone in mind so we searched and searched, we needed someone who was familiar with Culver City area. We were so happy and lucky to find Anthony who is knowledgeable . He is pleasant to talk to, he cares about his clients. He is one of a kind. Because of him, our son was able to purchase a condo where he wanted, ( he is very happy) he has a unique way of doing business. He returned every call we made to him. We do not hesitate to recommend Anthony to anyone. read more

As a first time buyer, I'm grateful to Anthony for all the support and advice he provided from start to finish. Anthony believes in the value of relationships and treats his clients like people, rather than just transactions. He worked tirelessly on my behalf, helping me win a great place in a highly competitive market. I would recommend Anthony unequivocally to a friend or family member. read more

Recently I had the pleasure of working with Anthony Ridino. He is very prompt in communicating, has integrity with his word and he is also very accommodating. I had a bump in the road which lengthen the process and he was always available to help smooth things out during the extension period. Needless to say, my buyer is thrilled to be in her new home and only because of him by assuring his sellers that we would close. Also with his contractor background, (during and after the closing) he assisted me on another escrow that had remodeling/structural problems and with his suggestions we resolved the issues for my other buyer. Now how many people would go out of their way while being in the middle of a slightly, stressful escrow? Not many. To me this says a lot about his character that he actually cares and is a guy who wants to help out others. He is professional, easy to get a long with and I hope to work with Anthony again in the near future!! read more

With how busy he is, I am not sure how Anthony manages to give all the personal attention that he does. I was looking for a space to open a yoga studio and not only did he find me many suitable spaces, he also presented me with really creative alternate space solutions that would save me money and help mitigate the risk of starting my business. I would never have though of some of the things he brought to my attention. There are so many choices out there when looking for a Real Estate Broker. Anthony is the best one. read more

I had been looking for a house with another agent for about a year.. So I thought it was time for a change.. I called Anthony and right away I could see the difference... He really cared about what I wanted and always had time for me and my wife.. He is truley good at this and it shows ( it also shows that he cares too).. Great agent read more

Unethical and lazy. Shows up late for appointments or fails to show up at all. Seems to represent only buyers... he failed to bring me one serious offer after a three month listing and posted false information about my property after he was unable to undercut me and low ball my house to "flippers" in a hot sellers market. You would be ill served by listing with him if you want to sell at a fair price. He needs to lawyer up!!! read more

Anthony helped me purchase my first home and it was a great experience! He is very knowledgeable, hardworking and always took the time to answer my calls; even when it was later in the evening. Before meeting Anthony I worked with a couple realtors who didn't seem to appreciate my needs. It was very discouraging because it felt like my time was being wasted and my needs were being ignored. But I knew Anthony was different from the very first time we spoke. He was very patient and really took the time to understand what it is I was looking for and thoroughly explained my options within my budget. I gained so much insight from the one conversation I felt confident I was in good hands. After about a month and a half of searching, we found a great place in the marina which I loved! There were multiple offers but Anthony guided me through the process and we got it after 3 days of negotiations. The escrow period lasted about a month but he was there to guide me through every step of the way. There were a few bumps while in escrow but I wasn't too worried because Anthony mentioned these things could happen earlier on in the process. I'm so happy to finally have a home to call my own and really appreciate having a true pro there to help make it happen! read more

I am so lucky to have found Anthony over 10 years ago when I started investing in real estate. Since then he has helped educate and guide me through numerous transactions which I've made nice returns on. He truly cares about his clients and takes the time to ensure they understand all their options. Even after the deals closed he was always willing to take my long winded calls or come by the property to answer my questions. The first property he helped me with was a loft in downtown back in 2004. Back then the area was just started so we were able to flip the property for an $80k profit in less than a year! He also helped me buy 3 other properties and then the final one in West Hollywood where I live now. Since he is a licensed general contractor he was able to help me get all of these places renovated reasonably which increased my return on all of the projects. I've never met an agent with so much passion, knowledge and experience in ever facet of the business. I truly can't express enough how much he has helped me along the way. I whole heartedly recommend working with him if you're buying or selling a home! read more

I worked with Anthony to get my condo sold... Working with him has been a great experience. It is so refreshing to work with an agent that genuinely cares about your needs and looks after your best interests. His insight into the market lends it self to making strategic and concise decisions and his negotiation skill set is amongst the best I've seen within the industry. I have continued to consult with him for all potential purchases and renovations... I strongly recommend Anthony to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home. read more