I AM A HOMEOWNER! My wife and I just bought our first house a little over a month ago. We had the…read morepleasure of working with Sophia Alvarez. We were referred to Sophia by a friend that had a short sale in Sacramento that no realtor would touch but Sophia was able to sell the house. She is awesome! She is very nice and very personable. Sophia is one of those realtors that is there for her customer not just for herself. You don't feel like you're talking to a 'typical' salesperson. We did have a few hiccups along the way as the seller and their agent were not very ethical and forthcoming when it came to certain things. But, Sophia made sure we were not taken advantage of - she even paid for our home warranty which she did NOT have to do. Sophia is an excellent communicator - she is not one of those agents that you get into contract with and then you do not here from them for days. We had a wonderful experience. I have recommended Sophia to some of my coworkers and friends that are in the market for home.

I AM OFFICIALLY A HOME OWNER!! Woohoo!!…read more If you own a house, than you already know how stressful the process is. BUT Tong made the process so much easier, always answering my questions and researched my concerns. Thank you Tong for your knowledge, your patience and your advice. I am super appreciative of how Tong educated me on the housing market. He was never a pushy sales agent, he showed me houses and the one thing he said, "don't look for a deal, buy a house you love" and that's what I did with Tong's help! Not only does Tong know so much about the housing market, he is personable and honest. I couldn't be more happier with my "home, sweet home" Thank you Tong and Lyon Real Estate!

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value My…read morewife and I are very happy with Paul and his team, Delia and Kim. We recently listed and sold our home in Rocklin. Before selecting Paul we interviewed him as well as other Realtors. Following the selection interviews we decided to select Paul. (I was a Head of Procurement for a very large Aerospace Company and interviews were scored on a 5 point selection criteria) Paul gave us great advice on the preparation of our home for sale, which we followed. He also outlined pricing strategies and recommended the one he thought best suited the local market and our property. That is the one we applied. We are delighted with the result Paul and his team achieved for us, both in $s and the timeline - start to finish. Throughout the sale process we were kept very well informed and Paul, Delia and Kim each responded very quickly to any questions we had. My wife and I felt very comfortable that the listing and sale were in the hands of true professionals throughout. We are very pleased to give Paul, Delia, Kim and all of Paul's team 5 stars they definitely earned them.

My experience with listing agents Paul Bouider and his son Blake regarding 6521 Heart Stone Circle…read morein Rocklin felt like a bait-and-switch and was extremely unprofessional. The home was originally listed at $395,000 and sat on the market for months before being reduced to $365,000--a price I felt better reflected its condition as a 20-year-old home that appears to have been a rental with no apparent upkeep or upgrades. I offered $15,000 above the asking price, and they indicated they would accept it. I signed the contract, but they never signed it and then stopped responding to my agent. After more than a week of repeated calls, texts, explanations for delays, and promised callbacks that never happened, they finally countered with another $10,000 plus additional costs and concessions, bringing the deal back to essentially $395,000. Meanwhile, while my agent was struggling to get a response, Blake sent me a Facebook friend request and contacted me directly through private messages. I found that beyond unprofessional given that my agent was actively trying to communicate with him. If the seller wanted $395,000, that should have been made clear from the beginning. Advertising a lower price, indicating acceptance of an above-asking offer, and then going silent before countering back near the original price felt like game playing. Based on my experience, I would not recommend these listing agents. The lack of transparency, communication, and professionalism wasted our time and made the entire process unnecessarily frustrating .

I had never met John Lauer prior to him being randomly assigned to my initial tour request. Random…read morethough this assignment may have been, I really lucked out. It is hard to imagine a better agent. One expects basic things like professionalism and honesty from real estate agents, but John Lauer is really in a class all his own in this regard. I have been party to several real-estate transactions over the years, and I am well-aware of the many subtle ways that typical agents shape what they say toward the end of closing a deal. That is how they make their living, after all. Most are basically honest, and will give you a straight answer if you know what questions to ask. But John stands out, in that he genuinely acted in MY interest every step of the way. There is a distinction between "working to close a deal" and "acting strictly in the client's best interest." Most agents I have worked with try to balance both, but tend to lean a bit toward the former. John Lauer stands squarely in the "client's interest" territory, and that is extremely important in my view. Equally important is that he worked very hard for me, even though my purchase was not a high-end property. A tangible example: I purchased in a very tight market, with exceedingly low inventory of suitable properties. At his own initiative, John took the step of directly contacting a LARGE number of owners in the area, on a "cold mailing" basis, on my behalf. It was through this mechanism that the place I ultimately purchased was found. Had it not been for John's initiative, I would have been out of luck. You want to work with this agent! Finally, I'll mention that John didn't even mention that I would be getting this review to complete, much less try to influence my review. Mark Rashid

Ben Bondaruk is very unprofessional. He prematurely opened escrowed on the initial offer without…read moreall counters going through with us. Then he provided us with inaccurate documents placing seller's name in the area that the buyers' name were suppose to be. There was a delay in the process since our agent kept asking Ben for the amended documents with the appropriate names. He proceeded to ignore messages and then came back with, "why are you delaying on your end, now we're entertaining other offers." He did not amend the documents with the right legal names (was so unprofessional and attempted to break our contract). The beginning was just the tip of the major struggles we faced during the process. His lack of communication, disrespect and unprofessional traits made the process arduous. My husband and I loved the property and we had no choice to deal with the seller's choice of agent-Ben. I DO NOT recommend Ben as anyone's agent, save yourself the unnecessary stress. Now we currently own the property and Ben is not responding to any of our concerns regarding getting our keys for our home! In addition he has left his "for sale" sign up and has not removed any of the lock boxes or taken down our posting (basic jobs he is responsible for as the seller's agent). Ben seems to treat the process with any lack of customer service skills. We have attempted to contact him through all possible routes and now are forced to file a compliant with hybrid brokers realty-Sacramento. I would give him zero stars if possible.

There are certain times in a person's life events that needs to be shared. My Fiancé' and I have…read morebeen renting a wonderful duplex for the past 6 years from green Isle properties, and it was time this year to move forward with our lives together and purchase a new Home. The process really made us nervous as we were very happy, and were well taken care of by Mike at Green isle properties at our little 3 bed 2 bath duplex. mike immediately set us at ease and with a understanding hand, led us in the right direction, His attention to our needs was AWESOME!!! meaning the more houses we sent him and looked at , he was able to paint a picture of our dream house witch he presented every single weekend rain or shine, super bowl or no super bowl, sick or not sick. We are now in our home, we couldn't be happier, I have to say to have a property Mng/ Realtor like Mike was a Blessing, he put us & our needs at top priority.

Michael Reilly did an amazing job helping me with my home purchase. He took the time to understand…read moremy needs, and spent days researching available properties and taking me to see houses. He provided great advice to me during and even after the purchase. He also connected me with his trusted network of contractors and service providers, who have been incredible. I recommend Mike without reservation!

Andrea Wilson Deserves SO Much More Recognition! And a SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR JIM AMEN FOR CREATING…read moreSUCH A AMAZING TEAM THE TIME PATIENCE AND WORK YOU HAVE PUT TRULY SHINES If I could give Andrea Wilson more than five stars, I absolutely would! Honestly, she deserves so many more reviews because five stars and a few words don't even begin to do her justice. Her work ethic, dedication, kindness, and commitment to her clients are truly outstanding. As a first-time homebuyer, I went into this process knowing it could be stressful, overwhelming, and full of uncertainties. But Andrea made this experience so much more exciting and enjoyable than I ever imagined. She was there to guide me, answer questions, communicate clearly, and help me navigate every step of the journey. She made me feel heard, supported, and genuinely cared for, not just like another client. What makes Andrea so special is that when you think she has already done more than enough, she somehow finds another way to go above and beyond! She doesn't just meet expectations; she continues to exceed them. Her dedication doesn't stop when the job is done, and you can genuinely see how much she cares about the people she works with. Buying my first home for my family was such an important milestone, and Andrea helped make it a memorable experience. She understood that this wasn't just about purchasing a house; it was about finding a place where my family could grow, make memories, and build our future. That personal touch meant more to me than words can explain. Her communication, responsiveness, professionalism, and willingness to help are exceptional. She makes sure you feel comfortable asking questions and takes the time to help you understand what is happening throughout the process. Even after closing, she continues to be helpful and supportive. That says so much about her character and the kind of person she is. I also appreciate that she is part of a team that provides valuable connections and resources for homeowners, whether you're looking for lenders, inspectors, appraisers, contractors, or help with home updates and repairs. Having that kind of support makes a huge difference, especially for first-time buyers who are learning everything as they go. Andrea, thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me and my family. Your hard work, patience, dedication, and genuine care have made such a difference in one of the biggest chapters of our lives. You helped turn what could have been a stressful process into something exciting, meaningful, and truly special. You deserve so much more recognition than you receive because the effort you put into your work goes far beyond what a review can capture. You are the kind of realtor people hope to find but don't always get the chance to work with. We are so grateful that we did! If you're a first-time homebuyer or looking for someone who will genuinely care about your needs, listen to you, communicate with you, and go above and beyond to help you reach your goals, I wholeheartedly recommend Andrea Wilson. Don't hesitate to reach out to her! A great realtor helps you buy a house. An amazing realtor makes you feel supported, valued, and confident while helping you turn that house into a home. Andrea is that amazing realtor. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our homeownership journey. You will always be appreciated!

Experience with David is not positive. He holds on pest reports, roof reports, inspection reports…read moreand does not communicate that information to all parties. He also does not communicate information via realtor to realtor regarding property visits, inspections etc. Please be aware.

I bought a home with Jordan and will be in mediation/litigation with seller. Probably shouldn't…read morehave done business with Sac Platinum again as we have a seller refusing to release our deposit and Jordan and Mark have gone silent.

Mark was very professional and is definitely the man to go when you are ready to sell or buy your…read morehouse! Mark was able to get our house on the market quickly and guided us throughout the entire process. his outstanding work left us stress-free. I cannot recommend Mark and Sac Platinum Realty enough. Thank You! Roger Toney

I just recently purchased my first house and I knew nothing of the process it takes to do so…read more Belle was amazing from the first time I met her. She listened to everything I wanted and helped me to find the perfect house. Belle was never pushy like some agents I have met and never tried to convince me to get into something I did not like or that did not fit my budget. She was great with answering all my questions, walking me through every step and was very patient with me, even talking me down when my anxiety was trying to get the best of me. I would highly recommend Belle Manzano to anyone that is looking to buy a house

Automated calls to my cell phone? About a house I sold some time ago? Tom should, in my view, not…read morepermit his good name and apparently recorded voice to be used to robocall private cell phone numbers. I would suggest not using someone who cannot earn business by reputation. Robocalls are a particularly impressive low.

Jared was amazing to rent from, always easy to get ahold of for maintenance, was very professional…read moreand always answered in a timely manner.

I had the same experience as another reviewer. I went to see a duplex for rent only to be told that…read morethe one we looked at was already rented out. That a duplex across the way was the one available, and how they all looked the same on the inside. I text this business and inquired about a few things only to be told that they couldn't answer my questions until they saw my credit report. So I paid the $40. I was anxious so about 4 days later I text asking when I'd hear back. Within 5 minutes I got a response thru the app I used to apply... saying I got denied. So I text the business asking why. No response. I called. No response. I text 1-2 more times, called 1-2 more times... left messages. Nothing. It would have been nice to know the reason for the denial. So that way I could explain something or know what to work on. This is the kind of company that makes me feel like they just wanted my money. Rent is crazy high and paying $40 to get denied without any answer is ridiculous. So NO, I would never in my life recommend this business to try and rent a home thru. Unless you love horrible customer service. p.s. I couldn't put zero stars, sadly. p.p.s. I just read more reviews and I think I absolutely dodged a bullet with this company.