Debbie was a tremendous help in finding a home to rent in Irvine for our family of 7. I really enjoyed working with her. She is professional, punctual, polite, clear, friendly, and capable. I felt like she was in our family's corner helping us all along the way and supporting us. No question was too small for her to respond to (she's great with timely responses and communication). Great overall experience! read more

Debbie helped my girlfriend and I find a wonderful place to rent in Irvine. When five other realtors wouldn't give me the time of day because I want to rent instead of buy, Debbie stepped up in a major way and was nothing short of spectacular. She's friendly, she went out of her way to understand what we were looking for, and didn't bother wasting time on properties where we had a low chance or it didn't meet our requirements. She was efficient with our time and very upfront about the whole process. I'd recommend Debbie to anyone and everyone. We're for sure calling her when we decide to buy. We couldn't of asked for a better realtor to help us find our home. read more

Completely incompetent. Doesn't know how to use her email. One of the worst agents we've ever dealt with highly recommend anybody else.

Debbie was so helpful in our home search. She walked us through 5+ homes before we found the right one and kept us up to date on everything available so we could be the first to see a home when it came on the market. I have no doubt that's how we were able to find the perfect place and nail it down so quickly. She's quick, efficient, and good at what she does. Highly recommend working with her. read more

I met Debbie Friend when my ex husband and I were selling our house. We had a different realtor at her company and on a day that realtor was supposed to do an open house, he could not make it and Debbie filled in for him. To make a long story short, Debbie was all about doing things to assist with the open house to be inviting and bring people in. Well as a result of all of Debbies efforts and ideas, we sold our house. It was then that I knew she was the right realtor to use. A few months later, I was ready to buy another house, and I called Debbie. She is so familiar with the area I was looking in that she knew all the little pockets in the neighborhood in the town where I was looking. She listened and was attentive to all the things I was looking for in a home. Thanks to Debbie I found the home I wanted. A number of years passed and it was time for me to relocate. At that time I again called Debbie to help me rent my home. Again she stepped up to the plate and in short order found my an excellent tenant who stayed with my for a number of years. Well nearly 20 years have passed and it was time to sell the home Debbie helped me find. Again I called the only realtor I knew would do the best job possible, Debbie Friend. She advised me on all the things that I would need to do to sell my home and handled just about everything to make my life easier. Well due to her efforts and of course my home, it did not take Debbie long to get it on the market. She did everything necessary to help me sell my home, and we did sell it. Never once did I think of using any other realtor because I know that Debbie has been instrumental in buying and selling homes in the area. She loves what she does and it is apparent by all her hard work and efforts she puts forth. Debbie is a true professional with great knowledge about the areas, markets, locations, just about anything you would want or need to know about buying, selling or renting a home. She will find you exactly what you need and you will not be disappointed - I will be sure to use Debbie for my next home as well. Debbie will advise you on every step of your purchase, sale or rental. I would highly recommend Debbie as the realtor for you no matter what your situation calls for - she will be there for you! read more

We were fortunate enough to be referred to Debbie through another agent. In a matter of hours we found the property that we were looking for. Debbie is very professional, highly knowledgeable, and experienced. Knows what she is doing and goes the extra mile because she has the ability to quickly tune into the person's need and concerns and acts diligently. Soon enough I felt like she was doing exactly what she would for a loved one of hers. She truly cares and is very efficient as well. Debbie is someone that you can trust that she will help you throughout the whole process and beyond. I reached out to her a year later for her professional advice. She promptly responded and gave me the peace of mind that I needed. I am very thankful. I HIGHLY recommend you reach out to her as quickly as possible. I have no doubts that you will be highly satisfied as I am. read more

Debbie is amazing at what she does, and does it with the best intentions for her clients. She helped us find our perfect home in a crazy market time. Not only did she help us though each step of the way; she she made it incredibly easy for us in a seamless transition. If you need a friend first, agent second - Debbie is your lady!! Thanks again Debbie! read more

Debbie recently helped us sell our house in Irvine. She was great to work with! She was extremely responsive worked around the clock to make sure everything went smoothly with the sale. From start to finish, Debbie paid close attention to all the details and stayed in close communication with us throughout the process. The escrow company that Debbie recommended also did a great job for us. Overall, really happy with the way Debbie handled our sale. Highly recommend Debbie Friend!!! read more

Debbie was great at helping my girlfriend and I navigate the Irvine rental market from afar before a cross-country move. We had no idea what we were getting into and Debbie helped us at every turn. She is incredibly hardworking and is attentive to her clients' needs and situations. She's been doing this for years and knows the ins and outs of the whole process and was able to guide us through it - we would have been completely lost without her. Debbie is professional and friendly. She puts her clients needs first and knows how to get things done. She never tried to push us into a decision we weren't comfortable with and was always on our side. She was always able to answer any questions we had and reassure us when we had concerns; it was very comforting to know she was speaking from years of experience. Debbie is super quick to respond and is very efficient. She got us showings of properties the day they opened (and in one case even before the official "available for showing" date) due to her persistence on our behalf. In this crazy market, anything less just might not be fast enough. She knew that, communicated that, and was really good about lining up showings as soon as we were interested in a property. We will absolutely recommend Debbie to anyone and will certainly go through her for any future leases/homes! read more

Debbie was our agent during the purchase of our first home six years ago. She was awesome to work with and helped us with the purchase every step of the way. We really like that she's a straight shooter, she's up front and honest and she works very hard. Her biggest strength is that she's a people person who builds relationships with everyone. Exactly the kind of person you want to have representing you as a buyer or seller. I kept her number in my phone in order to work with her again. We're now in the process of buying and selling and she's taking care of both ends for us. A+ read more

Debbie has been such a great help in getting me to rent a home! I truly couldn't have done it without her. She was so diligent, responsive and kind. She really rallied for us in a way that made me feel well taken care of. She's super knowledgeable of the Tustin/Irvine area and would be a great resource for anyone looking in the area! read more

Debbie was a great asset in helping my roommates and me secure our condominium for rent. Searching for a rental in Irvine was very difficult for my roommates and me as many homeowners are skeptical about renting to students. With Debbie as our realtor she was able to convince the owner's realtor and the owner to at least consider our application. Given our full-time status as students, just being given the opportunity to submit an application was a huge improvement over many of the other homes that we approached without a realtor--as they often didn't even accept our application. Debbie played a pivotal role in helping us get our ideal home and we are more than happy with her service--her promptness in correspondence, thoroughness with paperwork, and ease of communication. read more

Debbie is a very helpful, enthusiastic and nice agent! She helped me find a great house and I am very appreciated and satisfied. She always replies emails quickly and will not let her clients down. I am very happy to meet a such nice agent! read more

Debbie is absolutely wonderful to work with. It's like having a friend on the "inside" that is working for you. She really care about hers clients as well as the community and neighborhood she lives in. Highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Debbie is amazing. The rental market in Irvine is insane with multiple applications on property the same day they are listed. Debbie not only spent countless hours tracking down available homes but she wouldn't take no for an answer when she was told no more apps were being accepted on the home we now live in. The best thing to happen to us was to be referred to her! read more

Debbie works hard to help my property rented out. I have been working with her several times and she knows exactly what to do and almost provides her professional thoughts to me. I Even during this covid-19 pandemic time, she does not stop or slow down her pace in helping her clients. She is very responsive and easy to communicate. I can trust her to get a job well done. read more

Debbie is the best! I have worked with her twice--first, when my husband and I were relocating to Irvine from the East Coast, she worked with me online to find rental homes in an area that was completely unfamiliar to us, and with the added challenge of having two dogs. A few months ago when we found out that our rental home in Irvine was being sold, I didn't hesitate to contact Debbie again to help us find another new rental in Orange. She's just fantastic--down to earth, so friendly, incredibly responsive (I don't think I've ever waited more than a few minutes for an email response!) and she's not afraid to give an honest opinion on homes and neighborhoods, which is invaluable from a realtor. You never have to worry that she's just trying to sell you on a home for the money. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for anyone looking to buy or rent in OC. read more

We were first time buyers and on the lower end of the market but Debbie still took the time to show us places all around the county and educate us throughout the process. She really shined when it was time to formulate negotiation strategy. My parents also went with her to sell their place and it took less than 2 weeks for her to help them get a bidding war going with two buyers who wanted to pay over asking price. read more

Debbie was simply a God sent when it came to our search for our new apartment. We are a young couple who previously lived in Anaheim, but we're looking for a safe neighborhood with good school for our three year old. After working with a couple agents who seemed disinterested or too busy to return or phone calls and emails, I immediately felt like I was in good hands after speaking to Debbie for the first time. I know finding rentals is not the top priority on agents mind, but Debbie went above and beyond to go out of her way to find us a good place and help us get into it once we found it! She walked us through the paper work process and gave us tips on how to really stand out from the rest of the applicants, as opposed to just handing us a stack of papers and sending us on our way. She continued to update us throughout the whole process as to what she was doing and what needed to happen next. We never felt like we were in the dark about anything or that we had to track her down to find out the status of our application. She negotiated with the owners agent and made sure to express that we needed the process expedited as we were on a tight time frame. In short, there's no way we would have gotten our beautiful new apartment without Debbie. She worked tirelessly to get us into our place when I'm sure she had bigger fish to fry, and never made us feel like we weren't a priority. When we are ready to purchase a home in Irvine she will be the first person we call and I would highly recommend others do the same! read more

Debbie is the best! She was diligent and super helpful. Found us our perfect place in Quail Hill. She also helped with finding my mother a new place. Extremely friendly, gets back to you right away and answers any and all questions. She also has vast knowledge of the area and many many clients/contacts to help find the perfect place. So super happy we found her. read more

We were lucky enough to be referred to Debbie thru another agent who spoke super highly of her. Without a doubt, we were not disappointed. She is friendly, helpful, informative and works fast to help you find the place that will fit your family best. She is diligent with the paperwork and tackles all the necessary documents efficiently so you can get it done and get ready for your move. We would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for a place and she's already helping out my mother-in-law find a place too. Sincerely thrilled that we were introduced to her last month. Give her a call and you'll be in your new home sooner than you think!!! read more

Debbie is a ROCKSTAR. She's knowledgable, enthusiastic, professional and explains everything. She makes you feel like you're her only client and pays so much attention to you, responds immediately and is on top of it. Great communication skills and super helpful. She gave me a lot of great advice throughout the process of finding a tenant for my rental property and always makes time for you. I highly and wholeheartedly recommend her for all your real estate needs. I know I'll be a returning customer. CALL HER!! read more

Debbie was an outstanding asset in our quest to find an Irvine rental in short notice. Newly arrived in Irvine from Germany, we were desperate to procure a home in time to get our kids enrolled in school. After we discussed our needs, she immediately worked diligently in finding the right home at the right price. Her prompt replies to our inquiries made our selection easy. She was even able to help reduce the listed price! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs assistance in finding a home. Our goal is to purchase our own home next year and we intend to reach out to her again to help us find one at the right price. Great job Debbie! read more

I had the best experience working with Debbie Friend. From the first conversation we had, she understood what we were looking for and made every effort to help us find the right home. She communicated with a sense of urgency, which helped tremendously since we were moving from out of state under a quick timeframe. I will be very happy to work with Debbie on future transactions. read more

Debbie was great to work with and helped make my first home purchase a breeze. She was very prompt when we had to meet and responded quickly even if I sent an email late at night (she went to Europe during escrow and was still sending emails to make sure I was doing well). Even my lender said she was great to work with and on top of all the documentation involved to keep everything going smoothly. I will highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent. read more

There are people in the world that are movers & shakers. Debbie Friend is one of these people!! She is very organized, communicates well, hard-working, well-connected and most importantly professional. When I was leasing my Woodbridge condo she was thorough and efficient to help with occupancy. Then when it came time to sell my condo, she accomplished this in record-breaking time...before it was put on the MLS!! The best part was that it sold for more. I highly recommend Debbie as YOUR agent. read more

Debbie gets the job done! I accidently found Debbie and I am so happy I did. She helped me and my husband find a home quickly as needed. She was professional, organized and amazingly helpful with every part. Please use Debbie- you wont regret it! Kristi and Aaron M. read more

Debbie is amazing! She worked so hard to find us a rental, in our price range, with a dog in a very challenging market. She kept me calm and made sure that we only looked at properties where we had a chance instead of us getting our hopes up. She made the whole process easy and painless! She even checked in on me while she was taking a well deserved weekend off!! She is a fantastic negotiator and pushes for her clients. We will be contacting Debbie when we are ready to buy! read more