Melissa Hunter is the best real estate agent in Ventura County. It's that simple. If you want a…read morehouse in the area that is well suited for you, there's no other option. Melissa was the main reason we got our amazing house, and I don't think we would be living here without her. She made us feel like her only client, and kept us calm during every step of the convoluted and intimidating process of buying our first house. Melissa first stood out on getting back to us after reaching out on Yelp looking for realtors. It was easy to tell right away that she gets things done, which is absolutely essential in the cut throat and competitive real estate market in Ventura County at the moment. Melissa also took the time to get to know us to truly find a place right for us. On our first house tour, she had a very specific plan in mind to show us potential matches in different locations spread out around the area. It was mostly a fact finding mission, and it just showed how Melissa already cared about us and making sure we're happy in any potential place that we find. Good homes in our price range aren't readily available in this market, so we thought it would take awhile. We found our house in only nine toured houses all thanks to Melissa. We live about an hour and a half away from Ventura County, so it's not always easy to come out and see a home when it pops up, and speed is essential in this market. Melissa went the next day and took a video of the place to help us decide, and we submitted an offer just based on the video. Melissa helped us with the offer, and was absolutely essential as we countered three different times until it was our house. Melissa is very knowledgable about the market and the processes and kept us fully up to date on the other offers, and provided advice on how to make our offer the best possible for acceptance for each counter stage. Getting your offer accepted is extremely challenging, and that was only the beginning of this process. The 30 day escrow period is filled with landmines and potholes that Melissa helped us navigate expertly. We were thrown a ton of curve balls during the process, especially on the loan side of things, and Melissa was always there to chat, offer advice, and help as much as possible from the realtor side of things. We ended up not being able to close until 11 days after the original closing date because of the delay on the loan, but Melissa kept us at ease and on track with open negotiations with the seller so they didn't worry. We hit every disclosure date in plenty of time with Melissa in control, and even with all of the stresses, Melissa was always a calming influence. To show just how amazing Melissa is, her care for us didn't end when we got the keys. We had some issues pop up after move in related to our warranty coverage, and Melissa has been right there to help us file claims and stay on top of different service technicians. Melissa couldn't have done better in this whole process, as well as her partner Jason (who we never met, but he was always on top of all the backend processes, timing, and documentation). If you want a home in Ventura County, Melissa Hunter and Jason Walters are the only choice.

Experienced, personable, and efficient are just a few words I would use to describe Jason Walters…read moreand his team. As a first time home seller, the process was a bit daunting as I was moving, cleaning out the old place, and trying to sell it but Jason was organized and had a plan in place that gave me confidence in the process. It didn't help that we were trying to sell the condo in the midst of a pandemic and during the holiday season. While you're wading through all of the paperwork, Jason and Co. work behind the scenes to list, market, and help organize any repairs needed. Jason walked me through his marketing plan and developed a timeline so I understood when things needed to be done. He and the team worked efficiently, but they were patient and friendly the entire time. I would definitely work Jason Walters in the future.

Sold our home quickly and efficiently and for asking price…read more Highly recommend Jose was phenomenal, knowledgeable, and not the ordinary realtor.

I will be honest...I don't like or trust most real estate agents they all tend to only care about…read more"closing the deal" so that they can get paid. They often do little work besides setting up a photographer and attending a few open houses. Jose Luiz is honestly and objectively smarter and more strategic than all the other agents we dealt with. The sale was incredibly difficult with few other comparables and everything that could have gone wrong with buyers did and there was no way we could have sold the property for the price that we wanted if it were not for Jose's deep strategic thinking, intelligence and professionalism!

We cannot express our admiration and respect enough for Jennifer. From the start to the end of…read morethis transaction she was right there to guide us through an unusual buying/selling process. To add to the confusion, we had a very short window of time and we were out of the country with limited communication possible. She made sure everything went great. If you are selling or buying a home...or both...she is the gal to contact in the Camarillo area. She knows the area and has lots of contacts to make thing go smoothly. The Ahara's

My parents used Jen for a condo purchase in mission oaks in 2012, and it was a great experience-…read moreshe treated them like they were her only client. So when it came time for me to purchase my first home, I knew who to call! Jen knows literally everything and sometimes it seems like she knows everyone, too! Such a valuable resource. I felt so confident through the whole process because she guided me and answered every question with so much patience. Post-sale, she kept in touch, making sure everything thing was ok, answering my dumb first time homeowner questions, and even referring me to the best handyman ever! She's invested in helping her clients find happiness in their new homes!

Would give 10 stars if we could! Briana is nothing but exceptional…read more She worked with us 5 years ago when we bought our first home and worked with us again this past Winter to sell the same home again. We listed the house mid December and had two full offers and one accepted before the end of month. She is not only super informative and patient with all our questions but goes above and beyond with everything beyond the house sale. She hired a great photographer, came early to make sure the house is nicely staged, when she was showing the house and we were away she made sure it was nice and neat and she even got a smoke detector for us before the inspector came to not make it an issue or delay the process. She is super knowledgable about everything around real estate escrow and beyond - she called her tax advisor for advice for us, recommended cleaning and gardening personnel and always provided her input as to what is normal and reasonable and what is uncommon or unreasonable. She always calls emails and texts to keep us abreast of latest developments and was very thorough and clear on the things we needed to take care of and by when. Thank you Briana for all your help it could not have gone smoother!

During the shock of losing our father my siblings and I had to sell his house…read moreeven though we were each thousands of miles away. Briana handled extensive repairs, insurance claims and lingering tax issues, plus she understood our need for the right buyer and not just the highest bidder. She explained each step of the process as we went along and was patient, clear and efficient. We are ever so grateful for her help!

They make you feel like family, we sold and bought in the crazy 2021 market and they made it a…read morepoint to get the job done!! We will definitely use the Barlows again and recommend them to any family and friends Thanks so much :)

I lease in Leisure Village, and fare poorly in the heat. Today the temperature is predicted to be…read more100 degrees. Tomorrow the temperature will be similar. The air conditioning is not working - again! It's not just me in the house, there's a cat, too. Earlier in the hot summer the air condition stopped working. It was 2 days of high heat indoors before a repair person arrived. The air conditiining operated after that repair, until yesterday morning. The indoor temperature was 84 degrees in the late afternoon. If I were an owner in Leisure Village, I'd replace the air conditioner if need be. Multiple breakdowns, and not just this summer, would be untenablle to me. I wouldn't put a lessee through repeated breakdowns. And the rent was raised without informing me. No phone call, no text, no email. No notification at all.i was charged late fees. And to pay rent online costs $99.00!

Chelsea Tinkham and Miro did-excellent job being Realtors for us. The house we had to sell. They…read moresold in one day and even got more than we asked for but they're goal was to price it right. They were there every step of the way that we needed and when we bought our other house we had to do an Escrow while we were out of the country on vacation, which was booked way before we thought about buying a house. It was tough doing Escrow with the 15 hour time change. but we made it work and they were so good about excepting calls a different hours. I We would recommend. Chelsea and Miro to anybody. That would like excellent Realtor they go far and beyond to make everything and we are super happy with it. Thank you for all the great customer service, JP and Lisa. By c

As first-time home buyers, we were navigating a process that felt completely unknown, but Chelsea…read morewas with us every step of the way. She helped us find the perfect first home for our family, a place where we can truly grow and thrive, and guided us through the process of navigating an assumable VA loan with so much patience and clarity. Chelsea was incredibly responsive, always checking in with updates and making sure we understood what was happening next, which eased a lot of our stress. She coordinated everything seamlessly and made us feel fully supported from start to finish. Chelsea is honest, passionate, and genuinely cares about her clients. We would absolutely recommend her and would 100% work with her again.

Beware if you are tenant and Christy Rueckert is hired by your landlord to sell the property. I was…read morenot informed when the property was listed for sale. I found out by a "screaming" woman outside my bedroom window asking the security quard who lives in this house, while looking into my bedroom. I checked to confirm that it had indeed been listed. Then, Christy NEVER posted the listing online to note that it was by appointment only and to not disturb the occupants. Even when I asked her to, she said she would update the site. I NEVER saw ANYTHING that showed she did this. Also, the property was NEVER posted with ANYTHING...including the all important notice of " by appt only" and "do not disturb occupant". As a result, I had other people looking in my windows, three times into my master bedroom while I was in bed, and knocking on my door. It was a nightmare that went on for 3 and 1/2 weeks. Since I live in Leisure Village, my landlord wanted to know why I just didn't call security. Well, they would be gone by the time security got here. He missed the whole point....and that is that NO CONSIDERATION NOR RESPECT was given to me. She took my peace of mind and my sense of security. AND, she wanted me to review all the appointments, approve them and call the main security gate to make sure they would be let in. At this point, I felt as if I were doing her job. WT!!!! The landlord and Christy sat in my living room and made promises that were never kept. She said I would be informed when the property was officially listed, I was not. She said that they would try to find an investor that would possibly continue my tenancy. I have yet to see anything to show that she tried. I do not take kindly to people who I invite into MY HOME and treat with respect, consideration and kindness........and they don't afford me the same. There was NO RESPECT NOR CONSIDERATION NOR KINDNESS SHOWN TO ME. Did I mention that I'm 70? Wow, can't believe how people treat us seniors these days. But, I've been a renter all of my life so I know that I am just a pay check. But, I've NEVER EVER been treated this way before. You've been warned!!

Christy Rueckert and her team which includes Maria Martinez exceeded our expectations with respect…read moreto our purchase of a property in Camarillo's Leisure Village. They were really very responsive and accommodating to our questions and concerns during the transaction, and provided expertise in the local market. We highly recommend Christy, Maria and the Century 21 Troop Real Estate team for those looking to purchase or buy real estate. Thank you, Christy and Maria, for all your help and patience!

We had a wonderful experience working with Meryll Russell and highly recommend her. She guided Amy…read moreand me through the purchase of our new home in Leisure Village with patience, professionalism, and genuine concern for our interests throughout the entire process. Meryll was responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help--well beyond what we expected from our real estate agent. Even after helping us purchase our new home, she assisted us in finding a tenant for our prior Leisure Village home, which made the transition considerably easier. What impressed us most was that we always felt Meryll was looking out for us, rather than simply trying to complete a transaction. She was a pleasure to work with, and Amy and I can recommend her without hesitation.

Meryll and Sharron helped us sell my mom's duplex in Leisure Village. When I say helped, I mean…read morethey did everything except pack the boxes! The house needed some work before we could list it in a very buyer-friendly market. How friendly? There were 44 homes listed when we put ours on the MLS. They found the handyman, the guy who resurfaced the kitchen counters, the plumber, and the flooring guy. What's more, they supervised the tradespeople, let them into the house and locked up behind them. AND, they stayed on top of me to sign the paperwork and made sure that everything happened on time. We were under contract within two weeks of the Open House at 97% of our list price. Thank you Meryll and Sharron, you are the BEST !!

We met Meryll via a letter she sent for a client seeking a one story home in Camarillo. She was…read moreable to quickly and easily sell our home to that client making all of us very happy. She is bright, beautiful, engaging, professional and smart. She was a joy to work with, and I wish I would have known of her when trying to sell my previous property (which never sold). I definitely recommend her as a realtor and hope to keep her as a friend. She is simply the best!

Meryll was fantastic to work with. She helped my mother buy a home in town and sell a property in…read moreanother county, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. She was responsive, patient, and clear every step of the way, and her negotiation skills helped us secure a great buying price and the best possible selling price. Highly recommend!