My first purchasing of a property at LA is finally closed. Looking back, I am deeply appreciated with the help from Mr. Gilbert Dirige of Jay Martinez and The JM Team. Here is my story. I was from another state and knew nobody at LA. I started searching at Zillow, Google, and Redfin on my own as the starting point. By chance I found a property that I was interested in and Mr. Gilbert Dirige represented as sale agent. I sent email to him. He quickly called back and left the message. By listening to his voice and tone he speaks, I felt some kind of trust as his message sounded very clear and calm with steady rhythms. I decided to go with him and made a phone call to him. Not surprisingly, he knew that property well and provided through introduction to that property to me. Further he asked me questions about what's my need and what's my budget etc. The good starting impression made me decide to choose him as my buying agent. I discussed this property with my family. I was surprised with the different opinion from the family member. I had to cancel the planned trip to LA and decided to look at more other choices. I informed the cancelation to Gilbert (He prefers to be called his first name) with a sense of guilty feeling. He seemed to be fully understood with his past experiences. He then patiently texted me "Can I provide any help to you for any other potential properties?" Of course, I said yes as I did need an agent to help me anyway. The following process is just as usual as you had a local agent. He provided the update list for the potential buy based on the update of the market, his understanding on my need and budget, his unique insight on the potential growth of the property. Back and forth, we eventually worked out the show list and I bought the airplane ticket for a weekend on site visitation. The next is the experience on show days. I cannot say enough how lucky I chose Gilbert as my buying agent. He appeared very professional from what he dressed and what he drove at the first moment we met in the front door of my hotel. He was very punctual and even gave me an early alert prior to his arrival so that I had to make myself ready on time. Clearly, he was very polite, respectful, and also with a sense of humor that made the journey interesting and delighted. For each property we visited, he gave his frank opinion based on his many years' professional experiences and based on what's my need after listening to my opinion. He helped to lock down the top three choices for me and my family to think over after first day's visit. With his professional experiences, I can tell he almost knew what's the best choice for me at the very beginning. But he never simply said "trust me" and "this is it" as he understood the anxiety that customer, especially like a customer from other state, could have. That's the reason he patiently showed me all the properties on the list and the property I added overnight for second day's showing. No doubt, the properties on the second showing were least favorable. But the important thing is I earned the confidence by knowing that I got what's the best at that time. After knocking down what's on the top list, he again provided excellent consultation regarding the offering price based on my specific situation. His opinion is honest, 100% based on my best interest. With his advice, we sealed the deal quickly in couple of days! The benefit for choosing him as buying agent didn't stop here. He understood what I need further regarding the property. He recommended good insurance agent, home inspector, and even the contractor that can help fix some small issues in the home. Understandably, the whole process was not easy for anybody, especially for me as an anxious buyer from outside of the California. I have to say my anxiety could pike up here and there in the process. The good thing was it only lasted for very short time. The reason was Gilbert seemed able to feel your anxiety and quickly made the appropriate responses to answer my questions, doubtfulness just in point as soon as possible. Then I was anxiety free! Put all together, I strongly recommend Mr. Gilbert Dirige of Jay Martinez and The JM Team for everyone, especially for those people like me from outside of the California, who wants to own a property in LA. He is absolutely reliable and trustworthy. Hank Tang read more

Working with Jay and Gil has been an exceptional experience from beginning to end. They helped me purchase my home in 2021 and guided me through selling it in 2026, and I truly cannot imagine going through such important milestones without them. From the very first conversation, their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were unmatched. They took the time to walk me through every step of both the buying and selling process, making what can often feel overwhelming feel incredibly seamless. Their knowledge of the market, thoughtful strategy, and constant communication gave me complete confidence throughout the entire journey. What sets Jay and Gil apart is not only how talented they are as real estate professionals, but also how genuinely they care about their clients. They were always respectful of my time, incredibly responsive, and extremely hands-on whenever it mattered most. Thanks to their guidance and dedication, we achieved the exact price I had hoped for when selling my home. Over the years, our professional relationship naturally grew into something more meaningful. Jay and Gil truly became friends along the way. That level of trust, support, and kindness is rare to find, and it made the entire experience that much more special. Real estate transactions can come and go, but relationships like this last far beyond a closing date. I'm incredibly grateful for everything they've done for me, and I look forward to the next chapter, finding my next property with them by my side. Jay and Gil aren't just exceptional real estate professionals, they are trusted advisors and now lifelong friends. I wouldn't consider buying or selling a home without them. - Amanda Marie read more

We have been working with Jay and Gil since our first condo purchase almost 10 years ago. We have purchased 3 properties and sold 2 with the JM Team, and they have only gotten stronger, faster, and more client centered. On our first purchase, they really helped us understand the process. They steered us away from risky deals, and toward money making projects, and their help didn't end when the deal was done. In our 2nd home purchase, they helped us win the deal against serious odds (over 10 offers, most cash, we had a contingent-financed offer, etc)--we still won in the end. They sold this same home 2 years later for an insane profit (with the guidance in what upgrades to make and when to hit the market). They sold the house over asking!! We purchased a house 3 months ago in West Hollywood with them and they continue to impress. They really offer what feels like a VIP personalized experience. They took time to help understand what we were looking for, they answered anytime we called, never seemed rushed or bothered, they helped us once again negotiate a deal below asking price, helped us secure credits during escrow, and have helped us with the remodel process. I am a busy doctor, and they helped me stay on track with timelimes by texting me reminders. They even helped us write the offer letter--they really understand the psychology of sellers!! They go above and beyond! Every person they work with and recommend (mortgage broker, contractor, inspector, etc) is top notch! They really are a reliable, all-in-one service team. In a market like LA, you need sharks like Jay and Gil. Thanks guys for helping us get and remodel "Rugby!" read more

This is the first time I sold a house--ever! I met Jay Martinez through my daughter's acquaintance with him. My decision to select him as my representative in the sale of the house was based on trust, experience, and past performance. It was very important to me that Jay; " of the JM Team" recognized my needs as a novice seller. He was willing to thoroughly assist me in this complicated and consequential enterprise. He guided me, patiently and respectfully, step by step, to understand the issues involved in the required documents. His personal deliveries to my home, at my convenience were especially welcome. I came to count on Jay as " a man of his word", when, as an example; he guaranteed to get back to me with answers to my frequent questions and concerns. He did just that without fail, always with a prompt and informed reply. He is consistently professional as he carries out all aspects of his job. I believe we achieved a mutually respectful and satisfying outcome with the recent sale of this beautiful house at 1801 Nichols Canyon Road, Los Angeles. When asked by family and friends if I would refer the JM Team at John Aaroe, West Hollywood, I always tell them "Yes" indeed, Jay Martinez and Gilbert Direge, the JM Team, is my #1 Go to Team read more

I have used Jay and Gil to sell two homes and purchase another. Continuing to use them for all my real estate needs is a testament to the quality and dedication they always deliver. Their talented marketing and staging skills are just two of the many qualities they bring to any listing that sets them apart from the competition. They are passionate about providing five-star service to their clients, and they never fail to make good on their promises. They sold my home for full price in just 10 days. That just didn't happen with letting it sit on the market. They attended open houses and connected with other agents in the area to promote my listing. Then they attended every showing, guaranteeing that every feature of the home was highlighted. They care about their clients and go above and beyond to guarantee a smooth process right to the close of escrow. I will continue to use them in all my real estate transactions because they are the best at what they do. I highly recommend them. read more

Our personal experience with Jay & Gil keeps us coming back to them, again & again. If you want White Glove service that meets the highest standards of care, you will experience this with their knowledge and how they build relationships. Whether you are just looking for a new home, to buy a new home, looking to rent a new home, or wanting to lease your property, they can handle all the difficult situations and negotiations. Their attention to quality, organic virtual staging, and to every detail is impeccable as well as their over all rewards due diligence. They are professional marketers and have always gotten us excellent tenants. As their motto states "YOUR HOME + OUR PASSION. " And true to their word they will always give you and your needs their personal best . We were so lucky to have them on our team. read more

My family and I cannot recommend Jay enough! Jay helped us rent a home and went above and beyond to accommodate all of our different requests and preferences to land a place that we were all happy with. Jay listened carefully to what we were seeking and made sure to only provide options that met those requests. He was beyond a delight to work with and he did an amazing job negotiating on our behalf and helping us land the best deal. There is no question that we will all be using Jay's services when we are in the market for a house or making any real estate decisions in LA. Moving is always a stressful experience, but it was beyond smooth thanks to Jay and his help conducting all the inspections and following up on all open items to ensure a smooth transition. It was more than a delight working with him. read more

My husband and I have been working with Jay and Gil since 2019 when they represented us as sellers in the sale of our first home. Since then they have represented us in two subsequent property purchases and two property sales. We continue going back to Jay and Gil because they're fantastic agents. They deliver a flawless overall process experience, have high attention to detail and poses strong and money-saving negotiation skills. They go above and beyond what's expected, notably recommending excellent home-staging resources and providing savvy remodeling guidance and council when we unexpectedly needed to sell my mother's condo after her passing. They continue to prove themselves again and again and we wouldn't consider using anyone else. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Gil and Jay multiple times over the years, from buying and leasing to selling properties, and each experience has been exceptional. Most recently, they helped me sell my townhome in La Mirada, and once again, I was beyond satisfied. Their expertise in preparing the home for the market was invaluable. They managed every detail efficiently, ensuring the property was in top shape before listing. Their professionalism, communication, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend Gil and Jay to anyone looking for trustworthy and results-driven real estate agents. I wouldn't work with anyone else! read more

My wife met Gilbert at an open house for another condo and was convinced he was the man to get us in our first home. A year after closing (and happy in our first place) I'm thankful for Gilbert's representation and would highly recommend him and his team. I felt we were in good hands throughout escrow. He was very diligent and efficient with every step and made things easy for us. From always being just a phone call or text away with the many doubts we had, to having all documents available for e-signing, he made a complex process easy for us. Thanks to Gil, Sham, and the rest of the team that made it happen!! read more