Selling the house you grew up in is tough! Preparing to move out of state is tough! Russell…read moreJohnson helps makes all of that "tough" vanish! We interviewed a couple of the "best" realtors in the area and were immediately impressed with Russell and his command of the real estate market in Lakewood. I am a Lakewood "lifer" and it helps that Russell is as well. All of the other agents told us all of the things that were wrong with our house in an effort to manage our expectations. Russell came in and told us all of the things that were great about our house, told us where we needed to spend some $$ and how to prepare to show a house that has been my family's home since 1977. Each time we had a new decision to make (and apparently there are many) he was there with his no nonsense attitude and his thoughtful and kind guidance. Russell really does make selling your house smooth and painless - we feel extremely fortunate to have him on our team during this major transition in our lives. He is like having a big brother that you actually like, want to spend time with, and who happens to have an amazing amount of knowledge about Lakewood real estate. Our house sold in 3 days with multiple offers all over asking price!

Russell was our real estate agent. He did an excellent job in selling our house in record time…read more Russell is an expert in Lakewood real estate. We highly recommend him. Thanks Russell for getting it done.

Ramon taught FPU at church and we really learned a lot. He was a great teacher and was very…read moreknowledgeable.

We had the pleasure of working with Ramon to sell our condo in Downtown Long Beach, and we truly…read morecould not have asked for a better experience. We first connected with Ramon in 2025 when we were considering selling our home. After several conversations, we realized we were not yet financially ready to move forward. Even though Ramon had already invested time and effort into helping us evaluate our options, he never made us feel pressured or guilty about our decision. He remained supportive and checked in periodically throughout the year without ever being pushy. A year later, when we were finally ready to sell, choosing Ramon and his team was an easy decision. From start to finish, the entire team was incredibly communicative and professional. They created a group chat with my husband and me, which made it easy to stay informed, ask questions, and receive updates throughout the process. Ramon and his team also did an excellent job coordinating showings. They ensured we had the ability to approve or decline requests based on our schedule and convenience, which gave us time to prepare and made the process much less stressful. When we eventually received an offer, due to our personal financial circumstances we were facing the possibility of bringing money to closing. (This situation was entirely unrelated to Ramon or his team and was simply the result of not having paid down enough of our mortgage) Ramon was generous enough to voluntarily reduce his commission, which helped us walk away from the sale with money in our pockets. That act alone speaks volumes about his character, integrity, and commitment to his clients. Ramon genuinely cares about the people he represents and consistently puts their best interests first. Despite a slower condo market in our area, he successfully got our property sold and guided us through every challenge with professionalism and compassion. We are incredibly grateful for all of the hard work, dedication, and support that Ramon and his team provided!

I wish I could give Beatrix and the Whipple Group 10 out of 5 stars. The entire team is…read moreexceptionally professional and deeply knowledgeable about the real estate market. Beatrix, in particular, was a lifesaver as we navigated the transition from our condo to our first home after our son was born. She helped us find the perfect house within the exact timeframe we needed, meeting every requirement we asked for. She then guided us through an extremely challenging condo market and ensured we were still able to maintain our home equity despite difficult selling conditions. Most importantly, throughout the entire process, Beatrix was a dedicated support and confidant. She made what could have been an overwhelming and stressful experience so much more manageable. We always felt truly heard, supported, and informed. She never missed a response, no matter the time, and was always available, even on nights and weekends. When I say she works overtime, it is truly an understatement. The videos Beatrix provided and her weekly market updates were incredibly helpful. She took the time to explain market trends and compare our property to others so we could make confident, well-informed decisions while both buying and selling. Beatrix will forever be our realtor, and we will absolutely continue to rely on her expertise through every future real estate transition. We recommend her wholeheartedly to friends and family for her professionalism, dedication, and genuine character. If you are looking for a realtor who will truly treat you like family, Beatrix and the Whipple Group are it. We can't imagine navigating the past year of buying our new home and selling our beloved condo with anyone else.

We interviewed 3 realtors. We honestly were not looking forward to the hassles that come with…read moreselling a home. I found the Whipple group on Yelp. Called and made an appt. These reviews are all true! I chose Beatrix the minute I met her. So knowledgeable and fast! I loved her from the very second I met her! This lady is the real deal! Class act all the way! Highly recommend her! You will be leaving a positive review too! Sold our Lakewood home within 20 days and 35k over asking! She knows her stuff! She made it all look so easy! She isn't pushy, very open minded! Considerate to all! Her staff is excellent as well! She will be our realtor of choice always!

We had a perfect experience buying our home with Candice. She's so personable. We worked with other…read moreagents in the past who were very pushy and made the process stressful. Candice is low pressure, she doesn't rush you or try to persuade you to do anything--she truly works for you. She is very busy but you would never know she has any other clients because she makes herself available when you want to look at properties and when she is with you she gives you 100% of her attention. She is very smart and very strategic. We felt confident relying on her expertise. For any houses you are interested in, she gets to know the selling agent and makes sure they know who she is and who her clients are. She finds out exactly what the seller is looking for and customizes every offer. We were able to buy a fixer-upper home that had 20 other offers on it--including cash offers--thanks to Candice. And after closing she continued to go above and beyond helping us find contractors to remodel so we could move in as soon as possible. She is a gem. If you are looking to buy locally she's your agent!

We (first time home buyers) just closed on our dream home with Candice. She helped us beat out…read moreanother competitive offer (with better terms than ours) in our bid for this home. We never felt pressured in any way to make a purchase or bid beyond what we felt comfortable with (we bid on three different homes!). Candice was always very on point in the guidance she gave us. When we refused to waive the inspection contingency on this house, Candice advocated for us and (miraculously) found a way to help us get the inspections we needed for our peace of mind. Candice came out multiple times to the home to meet me as I met with various contractors for quotes on renovations prior to our closing. She kept our 3 year old entertained while we spoke with said contractors. Her dedication is next level. I assure you, you will not find anyone better. Candice is so kind and caring, it is no wonder she has nothing but 5 star reviews on Yelp. She is universally liked by everyone from her clients to inspectors to contractors to loan officers, because she is truly just such a wonderful person. Talking with her is like talking with family. She is patient and responsive. She answers texts and phone calls all day everyday; I have no idea how she keeps this up with all her clients, but she does. We cannot recommend Candice enough and are so grateful we had her on our side during this home buying process.

Working with Susy Smith and Laine Warthan throughout our four-month journey of selling our condo…read moreand buying our forever home was an incredible experience. From start to finish, they were knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely had our best interests at heart. They always took the time to listen to our concerns, answered our questions quickly, and made sure we felt informed every step of the way. Whenever we needed guidance, they offered thoughtful strategies without ever making us feel pressured. They were also incredibly understanding and respectful of what we wanted and how we wanted to approach each decision. Buying and selling at the same time is stressful, but Susy and Laine made the entire process feel so much more manageable. Their professionalism, dedication, and hard work truly went above and beyond, and we couldn't be more grateful for everything they did for us. If you're looking for real estate agents who are knowledgeable, trustworthy, responsive, and genuinely care about their clients, we wholeheartedly recommend Susy Smith and Laine Warthan. We are so thankful we chose them and couldn't imagine going through this process with anyone else!

worked with Bushra to start looking into homes with my husband. she is super sweet and…read moreunderstanding. she's willing to help in anyway. i appreciate her kindness and patience with us, as it was our first time looking for a home!

Tony was just wonderful, we just closed on our property today. He was so professional, answer all…read moreof questions any time of day and was so upbeat. I could not believe how easy he made everything and it just does not feel real yet. Highly, highly recommend

Tony was the agent my parents used to purchase their first home, over 20 years ago. And yesterday,…read moremy husband and I closed on our first home with Tony as our agent. His commitment and level of expertise is unmatched. Tony answered every call and text at all hours of the day and night. Every single question we had was answered with confidence. We were afraid to take this huge step, especially in the current economy, but Tony eased all our concerns as first time home buyers. We couldn't be more pleased with the service we received and would definitely recommend him to all our family and friends. Thank you for the amazing service, Tony!

Working with Oriana and Ronnie was the best realtor experience we have had. My mom was selling her…read moretownhome in a community and Oriana called us back within an hour of us submitting an inquiry form on a Saturday morning. She went right to work with a dated house and help us through the whole process. Before we even signed with her she continued to offer to meet with us and answer all of our questions. We have been burned by real estate agents in the past and she helped reassure us. We had to fly back to the east coast and she handled all of the post work (sorry again about the bricks!). She got us a great deal, handled everything we needed with us being across the country. We would work with her if we ever find ourselves in Long Beach again. Thank you to Oriana and Ronnie for everything!

A good friend of mine passed away last year and as the trustee for her estate I was tasked with…read moreselling her 6 properties in Southern California. It was a bit overwhelming for me, which is why the trust attorney referred me to Oriana to help me. From the beginning The Oriana Shea Group was professional, made the process seamless and even helped facilitate the properties that were out of the area. The escrow companies she recommended were also great to work with and made everything move along. We sold all the properties for top dollar within 3 months! The best part about this experience is my new found friendship with Oriana. As far as I'm concerned, Oriana Shea is the best Realtor I've ever done business with! I highly recommend her to anyone that asks especially if you need to sell property in a trust.

Stellar agent, pays attention to detail, highly professional and he hustles for his clients. The 2…read moreother reviews about a flyer is super petty. It's sad when people will go out of their way to destroy a business over a flyer on their door. Us normal people just toss it in the trash if we aren't interested.

If you want to sell or buy, TRAVIS is the guy! Not only is…read morehe very knowledgeable about real estate but also knows how to negotiate and make your dreams happen.

Theresa Choi who made what can often be a stressful and overwhelming process feel smooth,…read moremanageable, and even enjoyable. From the very beginning, Theresa took the time to really understand what we were looking for and what mattered most to us. She never made us feel rushed or pressured, and instead approached everything with patience, honesty, and genuine care. It was clear that we weren't just another transaction--we were people she truly wanted to help. What stood out most to me was how responsive and thoughtful Theresa was throughout the entire process. No question was too small, and no concern was ever brushed aside. She always made sure we felt informed and confident in our decisions, which meant a lot during such an important moment. Beyond that, Theresa is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. Whether it was navigating negotiations, handling unexpected challenges, or offering practical advice, she consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything worked out in our best interest. I'm genuinely grateful we had the chance to work with Theresa, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. You'll be in excellent hands.

Marcus is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He was involved throughout the remodel process and…read moreoffered his insights along the way. With his guidance, we had a smooth selling experience. We highly recommend Marcus and Dan Choi Real Estate.

Working with Helena was truly a great experience. As first time homebuyers we had no idea about how…read moreanything really worked. She answered all our questions, even when they weren't directly about the home buying process. She would even answer some of these questions late into the evening and weekends. We were always communicated with about any updates or lack there of. The main thing we loved about working with Helena is that we truly felt like she was more like a friend than a real estate agent. We have still been in contact with Helena even after the close of escrow and she is still as helpful as ever. Definitely recommend if you looking to buy or sell in the Lakewood area. Even if you aren't looking in the area, I still recommend her. You won't regret it.

Helena and Wes are both super amazing people! I am so grateful to have met these two. They have…read morebeen nothing but kind, understanding, and genuine from beginning to end. They made me feel like we were all just a big family. No matter what issues I had or questions, they were always there! To anyone who is looking for your forever even temporary Home, please trust me, you won't find anyone better!