Doug and his team were exceptional from start to finish. We had previously listed our home with…read moreanother realtor for five months with very little traction. Doug immediately identified what needed to be done to improve marketability. Doug and his team provided practical (and low-cost) recommendations and helped align the right specialists and contractors to get the work done right. The increase in visibility and buyer traffic was obvious from day one, and we went from listing to close of escrow in under two months. Doug truly helped take the stress out of the process and delivered results. His team was always available to talk and answer questions and provided a level of transparency and communications that our prior realtor greatly lacked. Not only that, but I'm confident that his knowledge of San Clemente (and in our case Talega) helped the buys and their agents realize that our home was the right fit for the client. 10/10 would recommend (and would use again)

The Inhabit Collective was instrumental in finding me the perfect home as I relocated into San…read moreClemente. Doug Echelberger was extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and the specific homes we toured in various neighborhoods. Doug negotiated favorable terms across the board on the home I ended up purchasing. Other members of the Inhabit team were always available to help me see the home so I could make plans for improvements. Jen Katke of JK Interiors works with the group and has been amazing at hiring contractors who started work the night we closed escrow. Truly an exceptional experience and far beyond what I have experienced with my prior 6 home purchases.

Reached out for realtors in Mission Viejo via Yelp since I don't live in the area and…read more I was contacted by Kathe. I explained that I had a distressed property that I needed to sell in Mission Viejo above the lake. Kathe understood where I was going with the sale and property and was quick to meet with me and quick to start bringing investors by to look at the property. Within days we had multiple cash offers and hit the "magic" number I needed for the sales price. The process was quick and Kathe made it so easy. She went above and beyond also checking on the vacant property when I wasn't in town. Kathe also helped me set up an estate sale at the property. When I say Kathe exceeded my expectations, that is truly an understatement. Kathe was freaking awesome! From start to finish; the process was simple and I was kept in the loop by her and her escrow company. Thanks again Kathe for the outstanding job you did. I cannot recommend Kathe enough when it comes to all your real estate needs.

For the last few months, I had a pleasure of working with Kathe in selling my house. Not only she…read morefulfilled her duties as an agent, she was always willing to help in anything I asked. I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for an agent.

Above and Beyond! We had the wonderful opportunity to work…read morewith the incredible Talavera team, Christian, Katie and Aubrey on our recent home purchase. This was a long and tedious search in today's difficult market and while we lost faith that it might never happen on several occasions, Christian never gave up. He and his team were patient, dedicated and industrious, ultimately finding us a home that was off market and checked every one of our boxes. Once we closed, the Talavera team didn't stop there, they have been involved in referring contractors and resources to help us with our renovations. It's evident that our happiness is their ultimate goal. While Christian's team found us our forever home, if we ever find ourselves in the position to buy or sell a house we will look no further than the Talavera team.

Steve Conrad has been the world's best partner for a new landlord. He genuinely cares about both…read morethe tenants and the property. Recently, he helped me navigate an incredibly difficult situation with a dishonest tenant that trashed our unit and left with rent unpaid. As newer owners, we were completely distraught--nearly choosing to sell the property to recoup the lost costs. Steve handled the situation brilliantly, even going to bat for the tenants with a considerate heart. We've all been renters before, and Steve has decades of experience looking out for mutual best interests. I'd want him as my property manager if I was a tenant--all repair requests are fixed immediately. Last but not least, Conrad Realtors has built an office team that knows their business at an expert level and is incredibly responsive. We honestly wouldn't have our investment property back on track without their help. If you're looking for a team that has the area dialed, has a warm attitude towards tenants, and will help protect your investment from an owner's vantage point--look no further. These folks are the most honest in the game, are aces at dealing with tenant "issues", and absolute savants when it comes to San Clemente's real estate scene

Working with Jeremy Conrad, Stacy Gassman & the Conrad Realtors Team was nothing short of amazing!…read moreStrong Market knowledge, unwavering professionalism and incredible attention to detail made selling our home a seamless process from start to finish. We have known the Conrad Family for 17 years and are so glad we listed with them! The entire process from initial meeting to close of escrow was 39 days. With a 60 year history of Real Estate in San Clemente, I highly recommend Conrad Realtors when listing your home!

I don't normally write reviews, good or bad; however, I felt compelled to write this review…read more There seems to be a universal downward trend in work ethics, transparency and a moral compass when it come to business, but not in the case of Jeff and his team. I only met with Jeff and Sophia once while in CA from TX. Everything was handled over email/text. They did exactly what they promised, and every step was communicated almost in real time. We had several offers within 3 days of listing our property and in escrow within 5. Thanks to Jeff and his team.

WARNING STAY AWAY!!! Our Relator was Samantha Meyer (Marsh) (Lic. #0225261954), and it ended in a…read moreterrible experience!! We told Samantha everything upfront on what we needed to sell the house for. She assured us that based on her comps she could get us there. We did her recommended upgrades to the house, and found a buyer. Unfortunately the appraisal came back $25,000 short of what we were asking. How can you mess up that bad as a realtor to get that far off!! We had to take the house off the market. To make matters worse Samatha extorted us financially. She stated she did not require payment for photos or obtaining HOA docs in our contract together. However, when we took the home off the market she threatened to charge us her commission of $14,000 if we did not reimburse her for the photos and HOA docs (Over $1,000!) How is this ethical? It's not!!! STAY AWAY FROM SAMANTHA MEYER!!

I don't even know where to begin... Jen went above and beyond from day one. Being a newly single…read morewoman I was petrified to begin this process of selling the "family home" and buying on my own. I had updates on the houses in my price range and in the areas I wanted to move to throughout the day. When I found the perfect house and said "this is it" Jen got busy doing her thing and she worked tirelessly on the sell of one property and the buying of my new home. She was involved through the whole process and on my moving day when one house closed and I got my keys for the new house on the same day she showed up in the pouring rain and helped me with the craziness of uhauls and being drenched. I could not have had a better person on my side during this scary time in my life. I will forever be grateful for her kindness and support along with knowledge of all aspect of home ownership.

My husband and I had a crazy idea to sell our home and rent at the beach. It was such an…read moreunconventional thought; we had no idea where to begin. Jen was amazing in helping with the search for our new home. The market in San Clemente was so competitive and restrictive, we had lost out on a couple of homes. We started to get quite frustrated thinking we weren't going to be able to find something. Jen really pushed for us and was able to get us in the home of our dreams, within price and time. Thanks Jen, see you at our open house.

I found the Reed Team through Zillow since they were the highest rated. I wanted a painless sell…read moreand someone that knew the Aliso Viejo (South OC) area. Darren Shepherd from the Reed Team stepped up to the plate because he was an Aliso Viejo native. From our previous experience with an agent from the buyer side of things, we knew what we did and didn't like about the home buying experience. From the first time meeting with Darren, we were very impressed with his knowledge. From search criteria, to what to fix, what not to fix, what to price things at and when to sell. With that is also his personality that you are just drawn to. Easy to talk to, and always getting back to you regardless of what questions you may have. On top of this, we're in a pandemic and Covid doesn't make anything easier. A lot more protocols and safe distancing, the team members were very health conscious. We listed our home, got 50 viewings over a weekend, 15 offers (more, but we cut it off), and accepted and closed within 30 days. Darren helped with the selection process by weighing in the pro's and con's of each and even helping to look at sneaky tactics that agents will use on the contracts. It was an eye opener that surely only an expert could see. After the contracts were signed, the Reed Team members like Crystal Stichter and Amy Jones stepped up to the plate and handled all the operational work. The Escrow team they worked with was also smooth sailing. My wife and I highly recommend Darren Shepherd and the Reed Team. 5/5 Stars!

Seriously phenomenal service! 10/10 recommend. Having experienced home-buying before with another…read morerealtor service, my husband and I were really impressed with the level of insight, responsiveness, and care that we received from Darren, Crystal and the rest of the Reed Team. Our situation required selling our home AND buying a new home. We were aware how complicated the process could get, especially if anything went amiss. Luckily, we were in excellent hands. Every step went smoothly and we received timely updates throughout the process. I'm happy to recommend this team to anyone who is looking for a no-fuss, superior quality Realty Dream Team!!

THE GOLD STANDARD --Elly is THE BEST realtor we have ever worked with (and we have completed a…read moredozen transactions). She is professional, knowledgeable, and well connected in the San Clemente area. After one year, we just closed on our dream home in Shorecliffs-- only due to her persistence, patience, hard work and relationships-- she made it happen during the craziest real estate market ever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Jill made the entire process of researching various properties, to just closing on a 2nd home and…read moreabsolute joy. She gave us 110% of her time from start to finish. We are so lucky to have found her and would high recommend to anyone looking to purchase a home in the area. Looking forward to get together with Jill and her family.

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.

Katherine Kim, without a doubt, is the best real estate agent my wife and I have ever worked with!…read more With her expertise and knowledge of the Orange County market, Katherine provided us with a plan that ultimately led us to purchasing the perfect home that fit our needs. Katherine's dedication to us was key because we had placed an offer on another home only to see the home, we would eventually buy listed on the market couple hours later. Katherine quickly pivoted to contacting the seller's agent and getting us a viewing of the home. We submitted an offer that same day and it couldn't have worked out better! Katherine's professionalism and planning was exemplary. She provided us with valuable information about the community we purchased our new home in which confirmed our decision was the correct one. Katherine's support and dedication to us during the entire process was simply awesome! Thank you, Dan Choi Real Estate! Katherine, thank you so very much! We were very fortunate to have you as our real estate agent!