We hired DiAnne Spain at ReMax Tiffany to sell my Mother's Buena Park, Ca. home in January 2019…read more BEST DECISION EVER! I consider myself to be a smart, well educated, DIY kind of guy. So why hire an Agent when you can do it yourself with the help of all of the internet services available today? I'll tell you why: Because buying/selling real property never goes smoothly and it isn't cookie cutter. Every property needs one thing or another (or a bunch more) to present it at its best, pass inspection, and ensure the maximum price can be generated. This means managing contractors and staging, selecting the right bidder/offer that takes time honed experience, dealing with the opposing agent, and there are also always problems that need to be rectified along the way through to escrow closure. This is where an experienced realtor comes in, and DiAnne Spain is the best agent I have had in my experience in buying, selling and refinancing multiple real estate properties over several decades. My experience with DiAnne went as follows: We met for 1-2 hours and walked through my Mother's 1956 home. She had several home improvement suggestions to enhance the homes sale valuation without doing extensive renovation or remodeling (read: without pouring in more $$$ than necessary). She called it "rehab", and the room-by-room, interior and exterior plan she devised was meant to bring the home out of the 1950's and 1970's, and into a more contemporary design that would appeal more to today's buyers. It became quickly apparent that we were not just dealing with a real estate professional that only had a keen sense for the market in our area and what Buyer's wanted, but we were also hiring an interior/exterior designer, a contract manager, and an on-site coordinator all in one - and for the price of just the realtor. There was never any pressure to implement the plan, and she accepted our guidance freely. She was willing to work with us in a way that made us comfortable. At the end of that first meeting, we had an improvement plan in hand with a draft budget for labor and material expenses...and we knew we had the right agent! DiAnne's connections are vast. We were able to bring in handyman professionals that cost less than contractors but were able to get the job done equally well. The house was soon ready and up on the market within the proposed timeframe, at a price that was significantly higher than we had originally expected prior to meeting DiAnne. There was some plumbing, termite, electrical and other issues that DiAnne also dealt with along the way to ensure the house would meet code and be a safe environment for a new buyer. She coordinated it all! Then the marketing began. You know the "Energizer Bunny?" DiAnne is like that: She just keeps going and going and going. DiAnne had every base covered: MLS and web presence on every search engine with professional photos, she even went door-to-door throughout the neighborhood handing out flyers to ensure everyone knew the home was now on the market. She staged the house herself and it looked great, costing us $0! We had three open houses in the first two weeks and several offers as a result to choose from. In the end, we had a 100% positive experience. DiAnne's communication skills are excellent, and she will keep you abreast of everything at every step of the way. Not to say that everything went perfectly. Remember that it is never a smooth/cookie cutter process. Our first buyer had complications on their end necessitating that they back out of the deal, but DiAnne was in close contact with the Buyer's agent and knew of the potential issue as it materialized. She had continued marketing the home, and after the deal went south, we had two other offers on the table within 24 hours - and at a higher sales price than the original offer. Had it not been for DiAnne, we would have made significantly less on the home's sale, and it would have taken significantly longer to close. Now we feel smart, happy, and know that our buyers have a terrific new home - and our old neighbors are very pleased too at the sale price we received! Hire DiAnne without hesitation.

If you want to sell your house cheap or don't need a realtor that can sell outside of an ideal…read moresetting (like the Covid-19 environment), John is the realtor to go with!! We contacted John Binder as a local Real-estate Representative and after 35-days of back and forth corrections to our listing and without a single showing by him, we requested to terminate our contract. The only showing we got were from other realtors in the 35-40-days it was listed. After a another weekend of frustration and not hearing from him, we asked to terminate our relationship. He repeatedly apologized and admitted he dropped the ball and didn't do a good job for us but would start from here on out. He repeatedly begged us to keep the listing with him. We explained again we had lost faith in him and really just wanted to go a different route. This experience has been extremely exhausting that we no longer want to sell or rent out our home. If you sign with John Binder, we hope it works out for you. I'm sure it will for him.

Very efficient and smooth closing. Very responsive to any questions or issues prior to closing.read more

First time working with Marissa and team at Marquis Escrow. They were fantastic to work with and…read morehighly recommend!

Though my escrow was fairly straight forward, there were some issues with unreleased liens against…read moremy property that dated back over 10 years. My escrow officer worked with me and the previous lender to clear up the issue in record time. Eminence was able to streamline my escrow, reducing costs, while providing excellent service. I highly recommend them. Check with them to see if they can save you money on your escrow.

Cheryl Shoats makes it happen…read more Cheryl spoon fed a completely inept internet mortgage company to finally get my refi closed after over 100 days. Before she got involved the process was going nowhere. She was able to adeptly handle a grant deed transferring my personal interest in the house to my revocable trust - something the mortgage company could have never accomplished correctly. Simple fact: if it weren't for Cheryl I might have been forced to abandon this refi. Cheryl is very competent and I highly recommend her services.

Looks great! Except I trusted Jadon LAVIK to show us a home and after spending two hours getting my…read moreparents ( dad had Alzheimer's and mom is terminally ill ) to get ready for a confirmed ten am appointment, Jadon called 20 mins before the appointment canceling and his reason is he had to take his son to a game!! How could he have no idea that he had a game for his son? He has no professionalism or compassion. I let him know the whole situation before scheduling to see the house today and had to take time off as I could not work. He was not sorry or anything: He simply asked if we could come at 11am instead of 10 am but we already had plans and could not leave other people hanging like that to see other homes. That is not right. Apparently we are not worthy of his time or maybe it's because we are Latinos?? Hmm needless to say to stay away from this company all together. I could not rate him on ratemyagent.com because we did not buy or sell a home from him but we will let the community know about this lack of compassion and professionalism. Thank you for showing us who you are!

I think you can absolutely judge a service by the people representing them. I had the unfortunate…read moreexperience of being in front of this person and her service branded vehicle. As I slowed to enter a driveway off a 4 lane major street, I slowed down as to not scrape on a very graded entrance and she felt the need to honk at me to hurry and get to the red light. No need to do business with someone who cannot display patience or common courtesy. If you have the opportunity to find service elsewhere, I would suggest it. Don't need to give rude people money.

We are very delighted in our choice of using Chamberlain Real Estate Agency in Los Alamitos, CA…read more Dave & Linda (and the entire team) are experienced and professional, which was shown with the recent sale of our home. They assisted us with our relocation out of state when we were unable to find a mover during the pandemic. They made upgrades to our home to ensure a higher return of our investment. Resulting in an 8% increase of the asking price. They managed the entire process from moving, remodeling, staging and selling. Resolving any issues that arrive. We are very happy with selecting them for the sale of our home and would highly recommend them to anyone interested in selling their home.

Would not trust them as an agent. Shady, questionable behavior. Took hours to respond after…read morereviewing our offer on a house he had a conflict of interest in

I have been using Gibson Realty as my property manager for over 20 years. I have always found them…read morecompetent, reliable, courteous and professional. I don't know what the other reviewer is referring to, but Arvile and Tammy have always taken care of everything in a timely manner and with the utmost of consideration. I would recommend them highly.

From the owner: Good management is essential to maximizing the value of your property. Gibson Realty Inc. has the…read moreexperience and expertise to professionally manage your investment. Our team offers numerous years of combined experience and has achieved optimal results for a wide variety of clients. If the burden of property management has become too much for you to handle alone, please give us a call and let our experts step in.

We've been here for 4 years and we couldn't have asked for a better management company…read more The staff are friendly and helpful...(Genie, Debora and Alex) Anytime I have submitted a maintenance request I have received a prompt response. Whether it was changing light bulbs, servicing the plumbing and electricity, maintence quickly and thoroughly ensured that I have an optimal living environment. Compared to other apartments, there are many extra street parking lots in the community, so it's convenient to visitor and resident. And there is special community event every month that we really love to participate in. I honestly couldn't have had a better living experience. Thank you !!

Serious concerns about maintenance and management follow-through…read more Nearly four weeks after reporting broken move-in fixtures, and 13 days after reporting an active kitchen-sink leak in writing, maintenance has not visited. Despite repeated follow-ups and management's acknowledgment, there is still no confirmed repair appointment. The lease requires customary diligence in maintaining fixtures and making reasonable repairs, and best efforts to repair water leaks within seven days of written notice. In my experience, management has failed to honor those commitments. The carpet was reportedly professionally cleaned, but even after I hired a professional to steam-clean it, vacuuming continues to collect unusually large amounts of dust. The walls are thin, and the cabinets are extremely old. My main concern is not cosmetic wear. It is leaving an active leak and broken fixtures unaddressed with no concrete plan to resolve them. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Casa Grande.

I would highly recommend Lorraine Bruyelle if you need a realtor, she was easy to work with and…read morehelped me get my first home (while staying in budget). We looked at dozens of homes, at all hours of the day, and summitted a handful of offers until we finally found the right home. Lorraine helped me craft the perfect offer and it got accepted!! Unfortunately, the story does not end there, the sellers relator was a nightmare to work with but Lorraine was on top of it and dealt with all the problems. At the end of the day I got the keys and am looking forward to moving in soon. Thanks Lorraine for all your help!!

This review is for Trivonney Yong (License # 02374413). I feel that she is not trustworthy or…read morehonest. I watched on my security camera as she approached my house. She did not know that I was home. She put her flyer inside my mailbox and rang the doorbell. Then she ran off quickly. She is not a postal worker and knows this is not legal. She doesn't care about honest business practices. She did this to other neighbors. We filed a complaint against her with the USPS postal inspector.

I can't recommend Kristina Fruneaux highly enough! I'm a retired real estate broker and still…read moremaintain my license, so I know what good representation looks like--and Kristina checks all the boxes. She is warm, approachable, and disarming. She is also incredibly knowledgeable and a very effective negotiator. She recently handled the sale of my mother's home, navigating every twist and turn through the listing, multiple offers, and escrow. She consistently brought confidence, professionalism, sound judgment, and--when needed--exactly the right sense of urgency. I first met Kristina years ago when a friend asked me to sit in on a meeting with her involving an exceedingly complicated foreclosure situation that included difficult family dynamics. I was immediately impressed by her ability to navigate the situation and thoughtfully coach her client through each challenge. I later recommended her to close friends, who loved working with her as well. Kristina delivers everything you could want in a real estate broker and more. You really can't go wrong with her--unless you fail to listen to her advice!

Kristina should be YOUR real estate professional - she's been mine for many years. I've known…read moreKristina for more than 10 years. During that time, I've used her services to sell a home, as well as deal with trust and real estate-related issues. I have first-hand knowledge of her expertise, experience, ethics, and commitment to her clients. Her research skills are impeccable. Open, honest, and timely communication is essential when dealing with real estate and its legalities - Kristina excels! In addition to my first-hand knowledge, I have referred her to numerous friends and neighbors--they ALL selected her to handle their real estate needs. Her kind and friendly demeanor is complimented by her tenacity in obtaining the very best for her clients. Kristina really is the person to have in your real estate corner.

Ben Gomez,(our TRUSTED real estate agent) made the year 2013 the most awesome and amazing year of…read moreour lives!!!! To anyone out there who is looking to buy a home in the year 2014 and beyond, Nationwide Real Estate Executives is the place where dreams happen. My husband and I walked into their offices on June 18, 2013 and closed escrow on our dream home on July 26, 2013. Our buying attempt in June 2013 was one of many and frankly I really did not want to go into the Nationwide office that day. With my husband's persistence, I showed up and it was the best choice EVER!!! Ben Gomez was patient, kind, professional, optimistic, knowledgeable, and business oriented. Ben worked patiently with our family throughout the entire transaction and is still in our lives today. Ben took all steps to ensure that we closed and that we were satisfied. Our family is very fortunate to have met someone so authentic and honest. I could not let the year 2013 end without posting this because Ben Gomez and Nationwide both deserve the kudos!!!!!! Thank you Ben Gomez, and I am sure Nationwide is aware that they have a gem on their hands. I will never process another real estate transaction without you!!!!! Sincerely, The Walker Family, 2013!!!!!

Do not work with Brion Wells! I was the loan officer and buyer for a property that he listed and he…read morewas the most deceiving. He dragged his feet in providing a termite report which ended up with 5k in damages I have to incur now and didn't provide it until the day of funding, demanded a per diem and lied throughout the whole transaction. Even asked us to release funds knowing they had 5k in damages in their pocket the whole time. If that is not deceit I don't know what is.