The best decision I made during my move was hiring Eli to help me purchase my new home in Aptos. He and his wife, Nicole, made the entire process seem effortless. This says a lot, considering I had to close on my home within a week, and the closing took place over the Thanksgiving holiday while they were out of town. Not once did they fail to return a phone call or email during this period. Their dedication to their business and the community is reflected in how well-known and well-liked they are in this area. When touring open houses and speaking with other realtors, I was consistently told what good hands I was in with Eli and Nicole. This gave me peace of mind that was priceless during such a major life event. read more

Working with Eli and Nicole was an absolute pleasure. They guided my aging parents through the process of finding a home tailored to their specific needs, while simultaneously managing the renovation and sale of their current home. Their communication was consistent, thoughtful, and reassuring throughout every step. What truly set them apart was their personal investment in our journey. They connected with us on an emotional level, providing support and insight during a major life transition. I always felt confident in their recommendations--they genuinely listened, responded to our requests, and offered invaluable guidance. Eli and Nicole dedicated personal time to ensure everything was done right, often going above and beyond by anticipating needs we didn't even realize we had--especially during staging and renovations. They were honest and strategic, clearly explaining what was necessary to sell our home and what we could let go. I've never experienced such a seamless and supportive process in buying or selling a home. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Eli Karon and Tony Mian are the most incredible real estate agents to have on your team. My husband and I were new to the home buying process and they helped guide us along through a turbulent journey and competitive market in Los Angeles. Eli and Tony are knowledgeable, responsive, tech savvy, and always made clear that we were a priority. Their understanding of current market trends and interpersonal skills were apparent throughout the process. We especially appreciated Eli's ability to listen to our thoughts and concerns and use his expertise to guide us through to finding our dream house. We wouldn't have gotten here without this team and we are so grateful! read more

Eli and Nicole carried out both superior property management and then ultimate sale of our family's home and we couldn't be more pleased. Thanks so much! read more

I have been working with Karon Properties for 40 years now and could not be more pleased with the service, the knowledge, the integrity, and friendliness of this company, Eli is an astute agent, who is readily available, respectful and the man you want to "drive the bus" when the transaction gets tricky. I highly recommend him to be your agent when the need arises. read more

Working with Eli (and Nicole) to purchase our home was truly a wonderful experience and we absolutely couldn't have done it without them. They were dedicated from the beginning to understanding us on a personal level and took the utmost care in guiding us through the process of landing the perfect home. read more

Eli is amazing! We met him at an open house and he was so kind and friendly. We are new to Santa Cruz and he was so knowledgeable about the area and gave really expert advice. He really shined during our negotiation process -- he helped us navigate the whole process and took time and care to explain the process to us. He was an amazing negotiator: he helped us set the right price to offer and got us amazing credit during the escrow process that was so impressive and thoughtful. Eli and his team also helped us get great professional local contractors and inspectors. Eli and his team was also very available and responsive as well as going above and beyond! We highly recommend working with Eli and look forward to continuing to work with him and his team! read more

This is our second time working with Eli and team (first time with Tony on board) and I can not recommend them enough. They take the stress out of the entire process! Their advice and suggestions in preparation for our home hitting the market was very valuable and resulted in our home selling quickly and for top dollar. Their communication throughout the process was also great with feedback from our open houses, insights on competitive listings and the market and reminders of upcoming milestones was also very helpful. The team is very professional but also just fun to work with (lots of laughs along the way!) Tony was great at utilizing social media to get our listing out there too. Highly recommend Eli and team ! read more

Eli's reputation is outstanding and for good reason. He is one of the most ethical people I have ever met. He will not represent both sides of a transaction so you know he will be looking out solely for your interests. Eli is a wonderful communicator. He will negotiate the best price possible whether you are buying or selling. Eli will keep you informed minute by minute, every day when there is news about your property. Eli has all the best contacts whether it is getting your property ready to sell or you need a great escrow agent or banker or plumber or inspection company. Eli grew up in Santa Cruz so he knows our community exceedingly well. Eli and Nicole are also loving and generous community members who believe in giving back to Santa Cruz. They sponsor the Westside Santa Cruz Fourth of July parade and play day at Westlake Park every year. I can promise you that you will be in excellent hands if you trust Eli Karon with your home and you will get the best possible outcome with Karon Properties. read more

Eli has been an outstanding asset throughout our first home buying experience. His honesty, knowledge and finesse was invaluable in helping us navigate the treacherous waters of the current housing market. A master of diplomacy and negotiation, Eli is an expert in the field who will meet any and all of your real estate needs. We'll definitely be using him again in the future for any house hunting endeavors. read more

Eli Karon & Tony Mian are THE BEST real estate brokers you could ever have. My wife and I have worked with them for over 10 years and in that time they have seamlessly worked with us to lease and sell both our condo in Brentwood, Los Angeles and our home in Encino Hills, Los Angeles. They were referred to us from a good friend who Eli also helped to buy and sell two homes, very successfully. Eli and Tony were able to get us above market sales pricing when we sold, in many less days on market compared to neighborhood comps. With both our leases and sales we hit the highest price in the market working with Eli and Tony. Eli and Tony are an incredible team who provide honest insight and are highly motivated to assist the owner with the utmost respect, quality and organization. They are great people who know every detail from home inspections and sump pump evaluations to staging, photography and the best escrow agents to work with. Tony and Eli have helped us for years and they deserve the best review possible. They work so well together and are truly sincere, solid and smart. If you are looking for someone to represent you, or go on a search for a home, Tony and Eli are your team and I am happy to be a reference. read more

Literally the best realtor you could ask for, we had every snag come up in the book and Eli smoothly and calmly navigated everything. He even went above and beyond to shield me from all of the drama. Couldn't recommend more. read more

Always reliable and honest from start to finish. Hard to find in a realtor! Eli is my man.

Where do we even start! Eli and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Eli is incredibly knowledgeable and always available to us whenever we needed him. He hand held us through our first home purchase and made us feel at ease the entire time (I don't even know how that's possible in the LA real estate market but he did!) We ended up getting our dream home, literally everything was checked off our list. All this and he even managed to negotiate the price to below listing!! As if that doesnt even check all the boxes for a realtor, he set us up with a network of contractors for the various repairs around the home. We can't recommend Eli enough. Stop looking for another realtor, we definitely think you've came to the right place here. read more

I live in New Jersey and when my Mom passed in California I envisioned selling her home would be a monumental and daunting project. Thankfully a friend recommended Eli Karon. He and his team could not have done more to make it a painless task. The team assisted with engaging contractors as needed to present her home in its' very best light resulting in a speedy sale, for an excellent price. A heartfelt THANKS and kudos to team Eli! read more

Eli was a wonderful realtor for us, helping us to find just the house we hoped for. He was consistently clear, patient, prompt and responsive. His guidance on understanding inspection reports and strategizing our offer and counter offer was very helpful. I recommend him without reservation. read more

I have almost 20 residential RE transactions under my belt. Eli and Nicole are among the best I've ever worked with. Most agents I've dealt with aren't worth ten bucks but Eli is worth every penny of commission and more. Completely on top of the deal start to finish, made my job incredibly easy, everything I asked of them was done ahead of schedule. This was a particularly difficult trust sale. I asked Eli and Nicole for many "favors" above and beyond what would be expected of them, and EVERY request was met with "No problem, we have it covered". Absolutely amazing experience. read more

It was an absolute pleasure working with Eli. We were first time homeowners and he set up an entire 1.5hr meeting for us to go through every step of how the process works - even before we saw a house we liked! Eli was responsive and communicative and an absolute expert in his field. He is entirely trustworthy and the person you want in your corner. I could not recommend him highly enough! read more

Eli is an expert in his field. If you are looking for a partner in Real Estate, he is it. In a multiple offer situation, he lobbied for us and gave us solid advice along the way. We couldn't be happier with our purchase. Eli and his support team are knowledgeable, attentive and professional. We would confidently refer him to anyone we know. read more

Have worked with Eli on my last three homes. Dedicated, smart, NICE, honest and an unmatched feel for the market. In short, he's the BEST.

Eli has been amazing to work with. As a first-time home-buyer, Eli took the time to educate me on the process and answered many questions that I had. His communication was exceptional, which helped to manage the anxiety of my wife and me. Despite buying during an extremely competitive time and location, we were able to secure the property we wanted. I believe Eli's approach made a huge difference in getting us the property we loved. In addition to helping with a home for my family, Eli helped me find a property for my business which was a very complicated situation and process. I can't say enough positive things about my experience working with Eli and the support I felt throughout the entire process. read more

We have worked with Eli twice, once when he was the sellers agent on a home we purchased and then later to sell our condo. Each experience was easy, fast, and professional. Eli is an excellent negotiator and communicator. His entire team is there for you and are leaders in the field. After we purchased our home, we had trouble selling our condo (which was beyond stressful)... until we switched our listing to Eli. From the start, the difference in working with him and his team was evident; He understood the market and how to best price our unit, made it as easy as possible for potential buyers to get information on our unit during Covid-19, and ensured that showings were well rehearsed. We sold our unit within a week once we listed with Eli and the entire escrow process was smooth. Eli and his team were so communicative and were sure to guide us though each step so that we, as sellers, knew what to anticipate. I can't recommend Eli enough! read more

Eli is the best. He helped me sell my house in 2014 and buy my duplex the following year and find great tenants for my duplex and another rental property. When it comes to selling, he is an expert at pricing--we had multiple offers in less than a week. He has a great personality, instills confidence and is the voice of reason, is always reachable and quick to respond and has a good head on his shoulders. He also has a great team of professionals working under him. If you're in the market to buy, sell, lease or rent, he's your man. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great people person and very knowledge about dealing with all parties in a real estate deal. He's fast, hard working and caring. Great guy! read more

Eli helped us find a tenant for our rental property. His professionalism and competence are eclipsed only by his charming personality. Hands down the best real estate agent we've worked with, and we'd happily use him again in the future. read more

Due to Eli's hard work, and deep, long-standing knowledge of the Santa Cruz real estate market, we were able to purchase the exact home we wanted. He hand held us every step of the way, and long after the purchase has served as an invaluable resource to help us navigate the many moving parts that go along with buying a new home. read more

Eli provided us with the best support, guidance and advice that we could have ever asked for, which led to a quick and efficient sale at the best price possible! read more

8 years ago we used Eli to buy our place in North Santa Monica. At the time we had a great experience. He found us a great, large, 3 bedroom townhouse north of California, and negotiated us a fantastic deal. At the time it was the lowest per square foot price in that area for almost a decade. Flash forward 8 years, we had moved to the Bay Area and our family has grown to the point where, even if we were to move back to LA the place would no longer fit our needs. We decided it was time to sell. We went back to Eli for the sale and the result was as good as when we bought the place. First, he helped us move the tenants who had been renting out our unit for the last couple of years. He had some members of his team help them search and find new places to live, even driving them around and getting them in contact with new potential landlords. Second, he helped get the place cleaned and lightly renovated for the sale (this included redoing the floors and kitchen counter tops as well as a few other items). He managed all of the renovations for us since we were remote and worked through several issues. The renovations were reasonably priced and of reasonable quality. It was amazing how much of a difference they made. When we initially considered selling we had some investors come in and make us an offer on the non-updated place. The difference between the non-renovated offer and renovated offer (even after backing out the price of renovations) was more than 6X the cost of the renovations. When we went on the market Eli talked us carefully through pricing strategy. We decided on event pricing and a week after going on the market we had multiple offers. The price ended up 10% over the initial listing price and in our "delighted" range. In the closing process Eli proved his worth again. The first part of escrow was easy, but during inspections we discovered some mold in the kitchen that needed to be remediated. Eli had a remediation team ready to go and helped manage both the remediation as well as the buyer. In the last couple of days in escrow we were still pushing to rebuild the kitchen after remediation and looking at a delay in closing. He worked with the buyers agent and the buyer, who had been considering a remodel in the kitchen. They reached a solution where we left some of the kitchen pulled out so she could get a start on her renovations. This saved her the cost of demolition, saved us the cost of rebuilding, and we closed on time. Everyone won! Throughout Eli was always with us in the process. We had many late night calls and long e-mails and he was always quick with his response and helped keep us clear and understand what was coming next. When we move back to LA and are looking for a new place we will reach out to him again and are confident he will do another great job. You can't go wrong with Eli! read more

When I first started writing this review for Eli K. and Caroline H., I was going to use SAT vocabulary words such as "consummate" (the adjective and not the verb, you pervert), "sublime", and other such superlatives to describe them. However, there are not enough words in the online thesaurus I'm using. So let's just say that Eli & Caroline are in da house (pun intended on so many levels). My wife and I came into their offices late January not knowing what/where our future home would be. Eli & Caroline assessed our needs and found/showed various properties for us. Less than TWO (2) weeks later in February, we're already in escrow (and getting the keys to our new house in March). That, my friends, is like a 0-60 time for the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon...google it. During that time, they were on top of everything and always responsive with any issues that arose, especially during inspection. Those issues, which my wife & I thought were heart-attack inducing deal breakers were handled so effortlessly by Eli & Caroline, saving us tens of thousands of dollars. They played guardian angel/consigliere disguised as real estate agents. And with Josh L. of Skyline Home Loans (see my other review for him), we feel like we should've been on Oprah's "Wildest Dreams" show from back in the day. Thanks Eli & Caroline! read more

Eli Karon was an absolute dream to work with when I sold my family home. I was initially cautious about selling my home, as it involved "letting go" of the past. Eli was not at all pushy. He respected that I needed time to get to the place where I was ready to sell. And when I was finally ready, I was so glad that I had chosen Eli to list my house! He made the process go so smoothly. He advised me on what I should do to the house to improve its readiness to sell, giving me options, and respecting my choices. His incredibly positive attitude helped me stay calm during the stress of negotiations. And at the last moment, when we discovered a potentially deal-breaking leak somewhere in the water line, he spent hours digging in the darkness himself to find the source of the leak. I can't recommend Eli Karon highly enough! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Eli and his team. He expertly guided us through the buying and selling process in a competitive market. His level of experience -- from the knowledge of the area and to his negotiating skills -- let us trust that we were in good hands. We also appreciated that Eli and his team were highly responsive, educated us about the process and were always honest with us. read more

This was my first experience purchasing a home, and I am grateful and so appreciative that we went through the process with Eli as our agent. There was a lot to learn from start to finish, and from day one Eli effortlessly put me at ease with his thorough knowledge of the market, honest advice, explanation of all of the steps and overall patience throughout the process. As we got deeper into the process, Eli's commitment did not waiver and we were in lock stop throughout the closing of our new home. I sincerely and wholeheartedly recommend partnering with Eli for home rental and purchase experiences. read more

Happy New Year! He is patient, sincere, meticulous and always tries his best for client's satifaction. My next search for house will be with Eli, as well. read more

My fiance and I hired Eli to sell our home in Mar Vista last year and we have been so pleased with our decision! We interviewed several brokers and we hired Eli because he was by far the best broker we met. The first thing I noticed about Eli was his professionalism. Not only was he sharply dressed, but he was open, friendly and personable. He is not one of those people that are "fake-nice" (you know what I mean!), but someone who is genuine and down to earth and makes you feel as if you've known him forever. However, what really made Eli stand out was his knowledge of the real estate market, eloquence, intellect, and analytical ability. In our initial meeting, he came prepared with a professionally presented list of comps which he had obviously studied very thoroughly. He impressed us with his analysis of the housing market and those comps. We were very impressed by his analysis of the data since my fiance (who is finance) and I had already pulled comps for the area and had done our own analysis. Eli was able to provide nuanced analysis of the comps based on his experience with the Mar Vista market. We were further impressed by his proposed pricing strategy which incorporated buyer psychology which Eli demonstrated his keen understanding of. Because Eli is warm, friendly, and so extremely patient, you are at such an advantage when you hire him to represent you in the sale of your home! You want potential buyers to walk-in and feel welcome. You want them to ask questions and to spend lots of time in your home imagining living there themselves. If you are in the market to sell a home, do yourself a favor and hire Eli. Trust what Eli tells you to do in preparation for listing your home on the market (whether it be some yard work or investing in home staging) and you will sell your home quickly like we did! We had a single open house and we had multiple offers on our home within 48 hours. We accepted an offer the by end of the week, and Eli deftly guided us through the escrow process all the while patiently dealing with multiple parties involved in the transaction. We closed escrow on the home in 30 days and sold the home for over 20% of our original asking price. We loved working with Eli and highly recommend him to any of our friends who are looking to buy or sell in LA! read more

Eli deserves all of these five star reviews and more. I couldn't have asked for a more thorough, attentive and patient real estate agent. It was my first time buying a home, and Eli was there every step of the way. I looked at a LOT of homes, and he saw every single one too, offering helpful insights and even taking the time to talk me through my own process. He was available at almost all hours, responding immediately to all questions. Even now, after closing, he is still available to me with questions I have about repairs that I need to conduct. I really couldn't recommend him more! Thank you Eli and Danielle! read more

Let me begin by saying that I am an avid and, I believe, accurate reviewer. My Yelp, Amazon and Goodreads(book lover) accounts are full of my honest, fair and accurate reviews. I believe strongly in the practicality and usefulness of crowdsourced reviews. With that context in mind, I hope you believe me when I write that Eli Karon is a beyond-exceptional real estate professional and a stellar human being as well. My wife and I mistimed our window of opportunity and began the search for our Santa Cruz dream home just as prices began their meteoric rise. For two public high school teachers, this immediately rattled both our hope and our budget. However, we remained optimistic and met Eli through a Zillow listing. Eli's local knowledge expertly navigated us through the homes which matched our wishlist and avoided the false starts. He listened to us. He paid attention not only to our current home and lifestyle goals but the ones we had for the future as well. He was patient. This is a rare blend of qualities in an industry that deals daily with million dollar (and then some) negotiations. Above all, Eli was optimistic and opinionated. As prices continued to rise, my wife and I frequently faltered and thought about giving up. We would never find a home within our budget. Eli always, always, always remained optimistic and reassuring. We also very much appreciate Eli's willingness to offer his opinion. He was clear when he felt a home was not right for us and upfront with the challenges of this negotiation or that deal or this home or that tear down. We looked at everything. With this objective yet caring approach, Eli led us to our dream home. When we saw it, we loved it but were prepared to be outbid by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Eli simply said, "I'm going to get you this home." And he did. Eli again used local knowledge, connections, professionalism and negotiation skills to land our dream home. It was a hair outside our budget but it is our dream home. Eli is a family man and a stellar human being. He values community, neighborliness and equity. (He also has a keen eye for renovations, remodels, additions and interior design. ) Without exception, I highly recommend his services. You will not be disappointed. read more

I met Eli as far back as 2011 when I began looking to buy my first home. Sounds crazy to even write this down, but Eli patiently searched with me for four years before we found the right one. FOUR YEARS! I changed my mind on neighborhoods, price points, lot sizes, hills, beaches, walking, private, yard, no yard, apartment, condo, home, everything! I must have been a nightmare. And through it all Eli stuck with me, sending me listings, seeing homes on my behalf, running through pros and cons of the spaces, showing me comps., etc. But that's just the guy he is - he's thorough and conversational, hardworking and understanding, patient and relentless, honest and knowledgeable. The second we found "the one" it was closed the next week at a price nobody said I would be able to buy it for; and when it came time to sell, Eli crafted a beautiful, painless plan and sold it for a price nobody said I would be able to sell it for. Eli's an incredible guy and incredible agent and incredible friend and I recommend everyone work with him. read more

We have been very fortunate to have had Eli Karon as our real estate broker for several residential property transactions in both Santa Cruz and Santa Monica and we highly recommend him for anyone buying or selling property. Eli arranged the sale of our apartment building in Santa Monica and enabled us to obtain a top value for our investment, and he made all the arrangements for the sale and the escrow process very easy for us. In a very tight real estate market in Santa Cruz, he found us an excellent off-market apartment building for reinvestment of our exchange funds and again made all the escrow process a breeze. Eli also guided us in finding a great single family home that was virtually move-in ready. Eli is backed up by a great staff at Karon Properties who are very competent and a pleasure to work with both for the buying or selling of property, or for the management of investment property. Eli is very easy to work with and was very attentive to our needs. The entire staff are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, and they have a very good working relationship with a series of trades people who can provide both maintenance and repair services as may be needed. We have enjoyed working with Eli, and we can highly recommend Eli Karon and Karon Properties for anyone's real estate needs. read more

Eli has been terrific throughout our process. From the very beginning, he was extremely attentive to our needs and specifications. With his knowledge of the ins and outs of Santa Cruz area real estate, he was then highly effective at filtering and eliminating distractions, leading us to focus only on the most relevant and realistic options. He spared us a lot of effort by pre-screening based on his own quick visits. He gave us a really good sense of the market and landscape, so we were in position to identify the right opportunity when it presented itself. At that point, he moved swiftly and effectively with our offer, making it just competitive enough to close. He and his team were then equally effective throughout escrow and our renovation process all the way to our moving in, connecting us to all the relevant professionals and working with them directly for a totally stress-free process for us. Even after moving in, he continues to be extremely helpful and accessible on anything directly and indirectly related to our home. read more

I started dipping my toes into the Los Angeles real estate market around the May of 2014, along with what seems like the entire population of Los Angeles, based on how demand started to skyrocket then. I did not have great luck on timing, I suppose, but I can confidently say I lucked out big time with a dream team of Realtors. Eli was recommended to me since he knew the west LA market really well. It took three years, but I finally closed on a place that I love last month. I'm so glad that Eli and his team were with me on that long journey to homeownership. Here is my story. What prompted my initial foray into the idea of homeownership was an exorbitant rent increase in Santa Monica between 2013 and 2014. I met with Eli, and he gave me a great overview of the purchase process and his views on the market conditions. We discussed details of my life, what I was looking for, etc. I could tell from the start that Eli's easygoing, friendly, jovial personality would mesh well with mine. Like many first-time homebuyers, way back in 2014, I was not fully sure of whether I wanted to take the plunge into homeownership. I looked at a few places, but ultimately cooled off after a few months. To Eli's credit, he was incredibly patient, and did not become pushy when my momentum slowed. Towards the start of 2015, we picked back up again, and as weekly open houses became the norm, Eli brought on a fellow Teles agent, Peter DiVito, to assist with my purchase. Between the two of them, I was always covered. Dynamic duo is an understatement. I must have looked at 50 places in 2015, and we made strong offers on three or four, only to be beat out in best and final offer situations. The joke among the three of us sadly became that if I graced a place with a visit, it was guaranteed to go into multiples well over asking price. C'est la vie. When "80's fantastic" places (without updates) started going for $100k over asking, I folded and renewed my lease, once more. Again, Eli and Peter were understanding of my decisions, and never became irritated or pushy when I decided to step out of the market yet again. A place popped up in the fall of 2016, and we made an offer. We got close. Very close. But the seller's agent was aggressively trying to make us negotiate against ourselves (they had no other offers) and we eventually walked. In hindsight, I'm glad it worked out that way. The thing is, Eli or Peter could have easily pushed me at that point to say, hey, this is like $50 more a month, just get this deal done already. But they didn't. This was just one of many occurrences where they showed me that they had my best interests at heart, and not their own. Eli and Peter stuck to their principles, and recommended a course of action that, in effect, diminished their likelihood of compensation. I cannot stress enough how fantastic it is to work with people who actually uphold that fiduciary duty to a client. May 2017 rolled around, and Eli contacted me about an off-market opportunity. I was reluctant given how the market has been, but he and Peter knew the selling agent at Teles, and they encouraged me to take a look. I guess it was meant to be. The purchase process was smooth, and I have Eli and Peter to thank for providing me with the guidance necessary to navigate the purchase as a first-time buyer. Besides putting up with (literally) hundreds of emails from me, which received quick responses, Eli and Peter were readily available to hop on the phone to walk through options and discuss the process. We had to work out a few details during escrow with the sellers, but I had the best team for the job. Eli and Peter always offered great advice on which paths to take, but were very receptive to my ideas and concerns. They were my trusty sherpas as I ascended the stressful mountain of first-time homeownership. And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Eli's executive assistant, Danielle. She is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet, and she will gladly jump in to help make arrangements for various services needed during the closing process. She rounded out my Realtor team and was integral in getting to closing. In the end, Eli and Peter didn't just treat me like a client -- they treated me like their brother. Having Realtors you can trust to give advice that is in your best interest is incredible. I give them ten stars out of five. read more