Espi Bagwell came highly recommended by friends. I started looking into buying a house in Duarte, and eventually selling my existing condo in Arcadia. When I started the process, I did not know that I would buy a new house and sell the old one within 3 months, which included escrow at both places. I had to do this alone, without a family's support. Espi is a true professional in every possible ways. She is a perfect business women, understanding the market at the highest level. She never was wrong predicting outcomes in both transactions. The current market for buying a house in my price range was not favorable. More interest, less available homes. Multiple offers for good quality homes, left no room for hesitation. She artfully negotiated a house for me, which was the best possibility in the favored area, in my price range, and was perfect for my needs. I just enjoyed observing a true professional at work. She is smart. We were in escrow within 4 days, and we started thinking about selling my existing condo. If you ever bought and sold homes during the same time period, you would know much work is involved. I worked full time also, holding up my extremely demanding job. Espi was fantastic. She was not only my agent, bu my sister, my best friend, who always knew how to help. She exceeded the duties of a real estate agent. She is an extraordinary person. She and her crew of contractors became my extended family. She moved plumbers, painters, electricians, handyman, movers between my houses as it was needed. She works hard. She went home after midnight to make sure, that my unit is ready for the open house. Every business move she made - was professionally timed. I was just amazed. She staged my condo with a perfect taste, which I noted as an other talent of hers. She is highly ethical with everybody involved. But she was also clear, that she represented me, and my interests. She sold my condo for a top price within 5 days after the open house. She kept me focused on important issues, and did not let me stressed out over insignificant items. In two weeks buying my new house (still selling my condo), a dangerous wild fire spread too close to the house. The neighborhood was evacuated. Espi was the first to call me, and offering her own house to stay until the fire danger would lift. I wish I had the time to list everything that she did for me. I am very happy now, looking back at the fantastic time selling and buying my homes with my wonderful new friend, Espi :-) read more

We want others to know about ESPI BAGWELL as she is an EXCEPTIONAL realty agent! She goes the extra mile to assist her clients in so many ways that most agents would not even consider doing. She wasn't scared to get in and help bring plants or other things to the home that would make those precious first impressions ones that would stick with the potential buyers! She helped us understand what paint colors as well as staging properly could do to bring in the offers that we needed. No detail was lost on her or too small for her to help give us the advice that we craved, since she knew what the end result could then produce from doing those things. This comes with experience and not just the "casual weekend only type realtor" would think of or offer to do! She scheduled the open house and realtor caravans to come through to generate excitement and competition as soon as we listed the home. The brochure that she produced had gorgeous photos and high quality stock. She had a team of professionals whom she could refer us to who could help with things that we could not do and they were all courteous and timely - top notch! Espi's eye for detail and guiding us on what things we should take care of so that the home would show at it's maximum best without spending extra money that we would not recoup when it sold was outstanding! She knew how to work with the buyers agent so that we maximized our profit potential as well AND not all agents can or do this as effectively as Espi does! Espi Bagwell has many years experience and that counts for her level of knowledge and competency! We would give her a 10 star instead of the 5 star that Yelp allows, as we couldn't have been any happier with how she worked with us, for us, and handled the details necessary to accomplish the sale of our property! Jonne and Alma read more

What a lucky day it was when we first met Espi Bagwell. We were planning to sell my parent's estate. She came to the house with an amazing amount of experience, knowledge and extremely useful information. Absolutely no pressure. She knew we were calling other realtors and she encouraged us to do that. We thought, no matter what happens after that visit, we'd made a friend. Long story short we believed in Espi and agreed to list our parents' home with her. She and her team immediately began advising us on what to do, providing supplies and help from her crew whenever needed. She would tell us, "Don't you worry about anything." We hadn't even signed a formal listing agreement yet! When we caught the flu in the middle of everything, Espi even brought us food! We made a friend for life. Fast forward 4 years. We decided to sell our house and, of course, we called Espi. Espi had an answer or provided help whenever a problem occurred. We'd already moved out of state once our house was listed and there was still lots left to do. Having lived in our home for 48 years I was very stressed by the thought of moving. Again she would tell us, "Don't you worry about anything." Espi and her associate, Amanda were always available for us and they literally took care of everything. Calls, texts & emails were always returned promptly. Staging our home beautifully made a great presentation and in the end our house sold for over asking! Espi also interviewed and found an excellent realtor for us in our new location. Make your life simple. Reduce your stress and make the most money possible! Use Espi Bagwell! read more

Espi Bagwell and her expert team are without a doubt the best I have ever encountered!!  I/we (my ex husband and I) had bought and sold numerous homes together, 6 to date, but this was the first time I had to do it all on my own.  It was a daunting task, having lived in my Monrovia home for over 11 years and in addition to my own things, having a collection of 3 grown kids stuff along with items from a sister who had passed away, all stored in a detached garage.  I picked Espi after interviewing 4 realtors.  I remembered her and her daughter Amanda from previous Open Houses I had attended. I was always so impressed by how genuinely warm and gracious they were.  Espi stood head and shoulders above the others.  Her list of services was unheard of in my experience.  She and her team physically helped me clean out my garage, taking donations, garbage and hazard waste all away.  They even brought me packing bins and donation slips!  Next we carefully crafted a plan for doing minor touch ups and repairs that would enhance my house's appeal.  Espi had referrals for the workers such as painters, landscaper, electrician, etc.  She provided absolutely gorgeous staging and transformed my sweet house into a lovely showcase.  It sold quickly and well over asking.  I was shocked and delighted!  Along the way, whenever I would get overwhelmed or discouraged, Espi was there to hold my hand.  In addition to being an extraordinary realtor, she is one of the kindest, most generous and hard working people, I know!  I highly recommend her - you can't go wrong with Espi Bagwell!! read more

Trustworthy, compassionate, knowledgeable, caring, professional, and driven are words that come to mind when thinking of Espi and her team. We knew immediately that we were in the right hands with them and their team worked so seamlessly through every step of the process and also kept us informed of details that we needed to make a decision about - such an important aspect of having things run smoothly! W-O-W !!! Espi and Amanda are AMAZING as a duo to help guide you through the whole process of selling your home! Espi knows the market so very well and how to assist you with setting a fair price, not one that is above market like some realtors who then want you to lower your price soon after the open house when there are no offers being made.... NO, instead they got us above asking price and soon after the open house. The property appraised for that final value, so we didn't have to worry that the buyers would lower their offer price to us! OMG - and the beautiful staging that they did to help us sell the double houses on a single lot - just incredible! No additional fee for staging like some realty offices do! If there's any kind of a glitch that can in some cases take place like it did for us, not to worry - especially if you have already moved off the property when selling it, as they help guide you and will make referrals as needed to help, whether it be for termite or other such things that need to get taken care of on your behalf. read more

Amanda was our agent from the beginning of our search and as first time homebuyers, we felt completely taken care of and protected. She was patient with us but also wasn't afraid to be honest. She demonstrated integrity and showed us she truly wanted to find us the best home for the best deal- even if it meant looking for longer. She knows the LA area neighborhoods really well and helps you to see things you wouldn't have noticed or wouldn't have thought to look for. We ended up finding an amazing home in an area we hadn't considered before- and it's so much nicer than we could have imagined being able to afford! This team has extensive professional connections and it really shows, too. Because our home was new construction, there were challenges that came up during closing- but Amanda handled them professionally and without hesitation. She even organized an Airbnb for us if we ended up not being able to move in on time (thankfully we didn't need it, but still!). They also offered to help us with movers when our move date had to change at the last minute. It was incredibly kind and helped us feel taken care of during a stressful situation! Amanda was communicative and would always respond to us quickly and kindly. We really felt like she was looking out for us. We cannot thank Amanda and the entire Espi Bagwell team enough- you helped us find more than a house, we found a home! read more

Espi Bagwell (EB+ Partners) helped us to buy our house 17 years ago and we were so happy with all that she had done for us then that when it came time to sell the house, we never doubted that we'd ask her to take on the job. Espi and her team were helpful from the moment we brought her on a couple months ahead of the move. She offered to take donations away to save us from the work and ultimately helped remove some of the hazard waste that was left after everything was cleaned. She walked through our house with us providing suggestions as to what projects would help us to appeal to buyers, then suggesting great tradespeople that made the house look amazing. We put the staging into Espi's hands, and she and her team made our house look absolutely stunning. She communicated with us at every stage of the process, helping us to understand the timelines and navigate the paperwork. Ultimately, her ability to judge the market and know how to position the house to find the right buyer allowed us to sell the house quickly and for over listing at a time when the market had become less stable. Lastly, Espi and her team are such fantastic people to work with, hardworking and ethical, but just genuinely warm and kind at all times. read more

The title to my post would be "Heaven Stent!" I have no idea how the above is there, but that works as well. On to my review... Espie is truly one of a kind. Her professionalism, kindness, commitment, and level of service go unsurpassed. Espie has worked tirelessly for me, all for services that have ultimately not benefited her! I met Espie at an open house. I was so impressed with her knowledge and her ability to immediately understand my needs. I am a complicated client who is difficult to reach and can change my mind frequently. Espie's support has remained pressure free and unwavering. Most recently, I was overwhelmed by the need to move rapidly for family, who did I call? Espie. Without hesitation she picked up the ball for me, eliminating my stress, while asking for nothing in return. I could not have done it without her. In today's business climate I did not think this type of individual and service existed. I would recommend Espie and her team without hesitation. There simply aren't enough stars to accurately rate her service!! Thank you Espie! read more

I recently had the pleasure of doing business again with Espi Bagwell in another Real Estate investment venture. As I came to Yelp to place another glowing review, I noticed a few ugly comments from the peanut gallery that are totally out of Character from what my experiences with her have always been. Without pointing to specifics, I need to say that there are some people who are obsessive, vindictive and ego driven and are so dissatisfied with their own lives that if they are not coddled and catered to at every turn they will take pleasure in sabotaging another person's hard work and reputation. Unfortunately, no one is immune to this kind of cutthroat behavior and our evaluations on Yelp need to be perused with a view to the over-all tone and ratings of the reviews in general. Espi is a Top Notch Realtor with decades of experience whom I have always recommended with the highest degree of confidence to go above and beyond in every step of your Real Estate transaction. Along with Amanda Arroyo, they are the nonpareil of Value Added Service. read more

If you are looking for a professional that pays attention to every last detail in getting your home sold for the maximum price you always dreamed of getting, then Espi is the person! My husband and I have moved many times across the US, but we have never had such an amazing experience like the one we had with Espi. She not only provided impeccable staging, but she personally helped us with getting rid of older furniture -- and to top it all off, she even helped us move my Dad's stuff from his place to where our truck was being packed. She will be there to help you with literally everything! We knew she had many clients at the same time as us, but she ALWAYS made us feel like we were her first priority. Just an awesome experience from start to finish! Her whole family is there to help, including her wonderful daughter, Amanda who is also an excellent real estate professional. We will always, always remember her wonderful personality and kind heart. There should be more people like her in the world! read more

After an extensive search for a real estate broker, we found someone who is smart-working, possesses a thorough knowledge of the real estate market trends and the know-how to take advantage of those trends to match our home-search criteria. A keen eye for details, Amanda Arroyo was without a doubt an excellent choice of a real estate agent for us. She found us a perfect fit for our new home. We are beyond satisfied with our finding. She showed up on the home inspection day to ensure the inspection was thoroughly completed while we were at work. Developing a trust relationship came in extremely handy. Admittedly, at times we were discouraged by the tough competition of high bidders. Amanda encouraged us to take home shopping at our own comfortable pace. She collaborated with her home financial broker, Vincent Duzak of Oak Tree Lending, Inc. to ensure a smooth loan transaction. We are now enjoying our home sweet home and we are very happy. read more

Espi Bagwell is by far the best real estate professional I have ever done business with. She went the extra mile to help us sell our home and her extensive knowledge of the real estate market was uncanny! We put all our trust in her along the way, and we were so glad we did! For example, she saved us quite a bit of money, because we were going to make some renovations to get our house sold for top dollar, but Espi recommended not doing them. We reluctantly held off, but she was SPOT ON as our house sold for a lot more than the list price without the reno! We had 11 offers in the first 4 days, largely due to her tasteful staging of our home. Her entire team, including her daughter Amanda are also awesome, and are there to help make your house sale the most amazing and profitable experience ever. I highly recommend her -- she is a true professional in every aspect of selling a home. read more

I met Espi 12 years ago when she sold my first home in Alhambra, since then I purchased and sold three more properties.For each transaction she represented my interest. She was always available and informative. She was well prepared and professional. On the last property she sold for me on May 8th 2014 she set a sale price that I did not think can be achieved, but with the interior designer she hired and all the staging furniture she provided the professional photographer had an easy job making the house look very desirable. The home sold for the asking price with zero demands from the buyer. She handled it all, the contractors, permits and paperwork , all I had to do is sign the docs at the conclusion of the sale. If you want a professional representation with out the stuffiness of some agents I highly recommend Espi as your choice for an agent. Chuck P. read more

Espi Bagwell was my realtor 8 years ago when I bought my first home. Her encouragement and expertise helped me through the long process. Why am I writing about her now? She has continued to be "my realtor" ever since. After no contact in years I reached out to see if she would guide my son with a home purchase. She agreed and met with him immediately and spent considerable time with him. Although he decided he was not ready she has continued to be available for his calls and questions. During the holidays, I arrived home to find baked cookies from Espi. It was such an unexpected and touching surprise! There are only a handful of people that come into life and make a significant difference. Espi is one of them. She has the ability to surround you with kindness. If you are looking for a home she definitely is the person to call. read more

Espi is truly a pleasure to work with. She has handled many listings within my family, the first being back in 2002. Most recently she sold my home, and from beginning to end her and her partner Amanda were absolutely wonderful. Espi's eye for detail is second to none. She planned and made sure things were just right before putting it up on the market. No lazy realtors here! By the end of the first weekend we were looking at four offers, all of which were at or above asking price. I never once felt like she didn't have my best interest at heart, making it very easy to trust her. Like almost every deal there were bumps and maybe even potholes in the road, but she always was in control and in that I was able to relax. I couldn't say enough about how pleased I am that I had her handling such an important transaction. Thanks Espi! read more

Hiring Espi Bagwell as our agent to represent us in the sale of our home in Monrovia was one of the best business decisions I have made. She is a consummate professional and her 30 years of experience as a real estate agent in Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley is priceless! Espi took a strategic and big picture approach to our engagement. From highlighting areas to focus on improving our home to smaller landscaping details she thought of it all. In a changing market, we were able to sell above asking, with multiple offers by listening and acting on her recommendations. Her marketing approach and pricing strategy were critical in closing our deal. Finally, Espi literally put in sweat equity, from bringing in staging, picking up lumber or laying down mulch-she does it all! read more

My husband and I have purchased 6 properties and sold 4 during our marriage. We've worked with half a dozen realtors. Espi Bagwell is head and shoulders above the rest! She is such a smart realtor, completely on top of the market and fully engaged in getting her client the best deal. Although Espi is a great negotiator, she is also scrupulously ethical and fair. If you are looking for a forever home, planning to buy a property to renovate or ready to sell, you cannot find a better representative than Espi. She understands property values and is fantastic at staging your home to maximize its appeal to buyers. She is also a wealth of information about issues that usually only a home inspector would uncover. We cannot recommend her acumen highly enough. read more

Espi Bagwell and Amanda Arroyo are an amazing team who helped me sell my house. They did an amazing job from beginning to end, giving me all the details from the price, to staging, to open houses, to offers. They made me feel as though I was their only client! Espi and Amanda are two people who are hard working, diligent, thorough, industry knowledgeable, and wanting to get the best price for my house. The service I received was impeccable. They always kept me in the loop with what was going on and all my calls were returned promptly. I can't thank them enough for making the sale of my home so stress free. They both are so easy to work with, very humble and I am so appreciative of all they did for me. Thank you both for a job well done. Recommended! read more

When my husband and I found Espi, we immediately knew we found a one-of-a-kind person / realtor. She talked with us to get a feel for what kind of home we were looking for and in the area we liked and she took over from there! She didn't just listen to what we wanted, she offered ideas and opened our minds to possibilities we never even considered and in doing so, she went way above and beyond what we ever expected. Our home was beautifully staged, inside and out and everything was handled with the least amount of stress to us. Espi made the home buying/selling process a smooth business deal, not only did we get top dollar for the home we were selling, we got a great price on the home we purchased, all because of Espi! She is AMAZING! read more