James and his team were fantastic throughout my home purchase process. Professional, responsive,…read moreknowledgeable, and always willing to go above and beyond for their clients. James helped me secure a really great deal on my new home and made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. His team was organized, proactive, and great at communication from start to finish. Highly recommend James to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He'll definitely be my go-to realtor for future real estate transactions!

Thank you Yelp for leading us to James! James is professional, knowledgeable, responsive, on top of…read moreall the details, zips through online real estate marketing tools, and just an overall nice guy! Look him up on Zillow and you will see that he has a proven record of helping home sellers and buyers. I'm dedicating my 500th Yelp review to James! Desperate to find a listing agent as soon as possible after a really bad experience with the first agent we used, he was the one that answered my phone call and showed up the next day for a one on one meet and greet. If only we had him as our agent from day one! Even though our property sale was just for a small condo, James supported us like it was a million dollar listing. I felt like our listing was in good hands through the entire process. Thank you, James for handling the sale of our condo!

My husband and I are first time home buyers and we decided to go with the services of SCOUT…read moreInspection Services. I had a great experience with Tim. He answered all my questions thoroughly during the inspection and was just as responsive with any follow-up questions I had afterward. His attention to detail was also great. He checked every aspect of the property and provided a well-documented and timely report. Beyond his expertise, he was professional, punctual, and very easy to communicate with. I recommend his services especially if you are a first time home buyer.

I have worked with several home inspectors, and what truly stands out about Tim is his unwavering…read moreintegrity. He is exceptionally thorough in his inspections and takes the time to answer buyers' questions without rushing. Tim makes himself readily available to both myself and my buyers for any follow-up questions, providing a quick and concise recap at the end of each inspection. Tim is my top choice for referrals. He consistently shows up early to every job, communicates effectively, and ensures timely follow-through with all communications and reports. His personable nature and professional approach make him a favorite among my clients. I would also like to note before I was in real estate as a buyer my husband and I used him and were very happy. We now have been in our home for 6 years. I highly recommend Tim for anyone in need of a reliable home inspector.

I was very pleased with Jennifer. She was helpful and knowledgeable with the sale of my father's…read morehome. I would recommend her without hesitation!

Jennifer was very helpful and resourceful from the beginning. She listened very carefully to my…read moreconcerns and gave some great advice. She was not pressuring to sign anything but still provided great insight on home values when I asked her. Really appreciated her service!

I rented a house that is managed by these folks and found them to be friendly, straightforward and…read morehelpful. John the owner showed me the house. Jessica in the office helped me through the paperwork. The experience was positive from start to finish. I would recommend them if you are looking for a rental home, someone to manage a rental, or for other real estate needs.

From the owner: Everyone at The Shire loves what they do and takes pride in assisting you and your families in…read morefinding or selling homes. The Shire Real Estate Group can be of service to you at every level of the market place, from entry-level buying, investment properties, property management, and 1031 exchanges to the upper reaches of an estate home purchase. The areas of real estate we service are as diverse as the people we serve. The Shire is a full-service brokerage providing the most comprehensive real estate services in the market. Our results oriented approach provides our clientele with optimal solutions. Services currently offered at The Shire include: *Residential Purchases and Sales *Commercial Real Estate Services *Relocation Services *Land Purchases and Sales *Industrial and Investment Property Purchases and Sales *Mortgage Services Referrals *Title Assistance *Leasing Services *Property Management

I had pleasure of working with Kay and Victor in a recent Real Estate transaction, where I…read morerepresented the Seller and they represented the buyers. Kay & Victor are textbook definitions of professional and great communicators! They were a joy to work with and brought a truly collaborative approach and to create a win-win-win situation for all those involved. I'd happily welcome the opportunity to work with you guys again!

Just finished a deal with Kay and her team, and was very impressed. She is fast, efficient, and…read morehandles her business with integrity. She was very quick to respond, although she was out of the country towards the end, she was still 100% on top of the transaction as well as making sure the process was smooth, from start to finish. It makes such a HUGE difference when the agent on the other side is as thorough and kind as she is. It's rare to find a co-op agent who makes the process easier and I look forward to working with her again!

n all of our years purchasing and selling homes, James and Martina were the absolute best…read moreexperience. We had a short window of time moving out of state and the process they put in place made in seamless. The advice and support that each of them provided us made us extremely comfortable with each decision and they made this a very pleasant experience. We all know how stressful going into escrow can be, but I must say, this was the least stressful experience in a real estate transaction, If anyone is looking for a team to list or purchase property, this team is by far the best team to go to! Thank you James and Martina for your extremely professional support and now your friendship! We are very grateful for your support in seeling our home.

We were referred to James by one of our coworkers, and we are so glad we were. We had tried finding…read morea realtor who could guide us through the journey without pressure, and he was exactly that. We started this process about three months ago and submitted multiple offers. Each time, he gave us honest feedback and thoughtful guidance that always kept our budget and needs in mind. When our offer was finally accepted, he went through every term in the contract to make sure we fully understood. He was always one step ahead, explaining things before we even had to ask. From inspections to the final walkthrough and every open house visit, he was right there with us--communicating clearly with the seller's agent and keeping us updated so we always knew where things stood. We couldn't have asked for a more supportive and knowledgeable realtor. Thanks to him, we are now proud homeowners, and we would absolutely recommend James to anyone looking to buy a home!

Carlos Perez is amazing! He helped my husband and I with our home refinance and the whole process…read morewas great. He always responded right away with any questions we had, explained things throughly and clearly, was accommodating with our schedules and BEST part of all, he was able to get us just what we were looking for! I would definitely recommend Carlos to all our family and friends, thank you for everything! Look no further... Carlos is your man!

Carlos has helped me buy two houses and do several loans for a home purchase and refinance. It's…read moregreat to have a real estate agent who is also a mortgage broker, because he can give you the best service for both aspects of your transaction.

Great people who helped our family we appreciate all the help they helped us move in our house in…read more2020 and are still helping us to this day

Selling our home in Los Angeles felt overwhelming at first, but working with Ramon Sanchez made the…read moreentire process smooth and stress-free. From day one, Ramon brought a clear strategy, deep knowledge of the Los Angeles market, and a level of professionalism that gave us complete confidence. He knew exactly how to price and market our property to attract serious buyers, and his marketing truly stood out. We received strong interest right away, and Ramon guided us through every step with consistent communication and expert advice. What impressed us most was his negotiation skills--he fought to get us the best possible outcome and made sure everything stayed on track all the way through closing. Ramon doesn't just list homes--he delivers results. If you're thinking about selling in Los Angeles, we highly recommend Ramon Sanchez and his team. You'll be in great hands!