I want to commend 2 agents Kristen Van Meter and Jean Renaker. They marketed my condo perfectly…read moreand it sold almost immediately. They are detailed, kept me on the ball as to what I needed to do, and were always available by phone or text. Turned out to be a simple process. Thank you ladies for your help!

My wife and I lived in LA. and wanted to move out to Palm Desert. So we got Mark Wasserman's name…read morefrom a friend. Wow, what a great guy. We spent a couple days together looking for homes and I suggested that he sell our condo in LA. Mark was perfect. He introduced us to one of the number one real estate agents in Los Angeles who helped us sell our home. Mark's incredibly professional personable and just an all-around great guy. My wife and I enjoyed every moment that we had with him. I'm not so sure he was so happy with us because he showed us a lot of homes and then we finally hit the one that we loved. Mark was very patient it was never a problem whatever you need that's what he kept telling me whatever you need. and now he's my 24 hour concierge he's helped me find Electrician's, a pool landscaper, and honestly has just become a great friend. We thank you again Mark and we wish you all the best.

Dear Future Team Gaffney Clients,…read more Simply put, you cannot partner with a better real estate team. We are extremely thankful to have found Kurt and Sylvia Gaffney to partner with to buy our first home in the Coachella Valley area. We were introduced to Team Gaffney through my father, who is a realtor himself in central Ohio. We immediately knew Kurt and Sylvia were the right fit for us. Kurt and Sylvia are very professional yet truly personal and friendly at the same time. We relied on their expertise extensively throughout the entire process since we were first-time home buyers. They went to bat for us many times as we were buying from a difficult seller. We can't thank them enough for all the hours we spent strategizing with them and seeking their counsel. We could see from the start that they had our best interest in mind. And not only will they be our realtor partners as we continue to build our real estate portfolio, but they are also our newest friends in the Coachella Valley area. Thank you Kurt and Sylvia for all you gave during the buying process and all you continue to give to us since we closed! Gratefully David and Silvana

Definitely the best realtor my husband and I have seen in a long time. We had a big transition…read moremoving out of state and had the worst realtor that couldn't do anything for us till we met Sylvia who was introduced to us by family. She is without a doubt an amazing lady. She actually listened to our needs and sold our home in less than a week. Trust me and go with Team Gaffney!!!

Once my wife and I decided that La Quinta was going to become our retirement home, we knew we'd…read moreneed an experienced and qualified realtor to guide us through the numerous options available in the Valley. I am extremely pleased to have chosen the Brandt Group to lead and complete our search for the perfect home and I am happy to say that from my perspective, all their 5 star reviews are legit and well earned. I initially sent through a generic contact request via their Contact Us page and received a reply within a couple hours from Jeff & Linda letting me know they'd love to help us with our relocation (from Seattle) and to let me know that their group's primary buyer's agent (and the person who knew the most about everything for sale in the Valley) was son Jonathan. I was told to expect to hear from him the following day, which I did. We had several phone calls discussing our needs and desires and then I began receiving emails identifying various possibilities in and around our target parameters. These auto-generated emails were the same thing I had already been pulling down from Redfin and Zillow and very quickly, we were able to narrow the parameters down to several options we wanted to see in person. We informed Jonathan of when we'd be in town and he set up a tour of 6-8 different homes in 5-6 different country clubs. As we toured each development and each home, he quickly got a feel for exactly what we were looking for and during that first trip, we decided we wanted to move to the Rancho La Quinta CC. From that point onward for the next couple weeks, Jonathan kept us up to speed with RLQ options that were good targets and when he learned there was a new listing coming that he felt was right for us, he arranged with the selling agent to get early access and we did a FaceTime walk-through. As that option looked like a good possibility and at that time, there were several others that were good options too, I scheduled another trip to the desert. Jonathan picked me up at PSP and as Jeff had some spare time, he met us at the first showing and the three of us spent the day touring four homes and having lunch at the RLQ clubhouse. Spending the day at RLQ further solidified my desire to limit our choices to that development. During lunch, we agreed the homes we'd seen that day were not exactly what I was looking for and that we'd keep looking. I then asked if we could go take another look at one of the homes we'd seen on our first visit. I wanted to do that because when we toured it originally, my wife and I agreed it was the perfect home, but priced out of our range. I wanted to take another look to see if it still seemed to be perfect and to consider upping our price range. Jonathan got ahold of the selling agent and they agreed to meet us at the home. We walked through the home and it was as I remembered. I just wasn't sure about the price. Jeff agreed it seemed a bit high and at that point, I asked him to let the selling agent know we loved the home and to let us know when they were ready to get serious about the price. Fast forward two weeks . . . a fair price was negotiated, the seller desired a quick closing due to some family commitments, and we closed on the home in under 14 days from contract acceptance. Through it all, Jeff and Jonathan were calm, professional, down to earth, and extremely responsive and easy to communicate with. They provided an out-of-towner with the insight and information garnered through their 25+ years in the Valley where in fact, Jonathan grew up. They filled me in on the windy vs. calm areas; morning sun vs. afternoon sun; the various mountain views; the expensive power company areas vs. the reasonable power company areas; etc. It was clear they understood and desired to build a relationship and a friendship along with their desire to close on a home. They achieved in all aspects of our relationship. As an out-of-town buyer who was not able to move in at close, they have been invaluable in stopping by the home to check in. When the seller left, they had left 12-15 pieces of furniture in the home due to a misunderstanding with their agent. Once we learned this, Jeff and Jonathan arranged to have the remaining personal property removed and donated. The Brandt Group, and especially what I refer to as the J&J Team exceeded all hopes and expectations and I am happy to call them my first friends in the Valley. I am happy to write this letter with the hope others will believe that all the 5 star reviews are truly legit and well earned.

We recently sold our home in La Quinta and we could not have been more impressed with the Brandt…read moregroup. From our initial meeting with them and thru out the entire sales process, we were impressed with their professionalism, real estate knowledge, communication, and personal interest in our needs. My wife and I would highly recommend their team to anyone considering selling or purchasing a home.

Excellent professional and ethical representation. From beginning to end, the Jelmberg team…read moredemonstrated the highest quality of service and care for the sale of my home. Everyone was respectful, courteous, and diligent. Jelmberg took care of business the right way, promptly addressed every issue, and kept me informed every step of the way and called me the moment we closed escrow. Thank you Jelmberg team!

With the fabulous help of William Sileo from Jelmberg-Keller Williams, I was able to buy a…read morewonderful place at Sun City Palm Desert DESPITE the slothfulness and neglect of the seller's realtor. William, time and again, went above and beyond to make this deal come through favorably, often having to scramble over to the property to see if they were making repairs they'd promised before closing. William's great familiarity with this 55+ community and the Coachella Valley have made this relocation from Los Angeles County the smoothest I've ever had in buying a home.

Title: Complaint Regarding Unprofessional Representation by Kimberely Kelly, Real Estate Agent in…read moreLa Quinta I am writing to share my disappointing experience with Kimberely Kelly, a real estate agent and broker in La Quinta, in the hopes that others will avoid similar issues. My partner and I found a property ourselves on Zillow and, after attending the open house, agreed to work with Kimberely to purchase it. From the outset, Kimberely was reluctant to write an offer at the price we were comfortable with and insisted on including the furniture as a separate cash offer. She did not prepare a counteroffer for our review and failed to properly complete the paperwork required by the California Real Estate Board. Instead, she tried to pressure us with comments like, "If you look at what you are paying at $820,000 just for the house, it's a deal... Then you are getting furniture thrown in... plus a good location for the property, and the rental setup. We have only been listed 40 days. Average DOM is 65 right now, and we'll do a price reduction this next week if we can't put this together, now that I know she'll take so much less!" This approach felt like an attempt to scare us into accepting her terms as a dual agent and was highly unprofessional. Kimberely also agreed to accept a reduced commission to benefit the seller's proceeds, despite La Quinta Cove's record listings and a slow market. Having purchased over 30 properties between us, my partner and I can say with certainty that this was the worst representation we have ever encountered. We have extensive email and text documentation to support our claims. To make matters worse, Kimberely failed to include the pool in the home warranty plan, leaving repairs uncovered. When we brought this to the broker's attention, we were told it was our responsibility to catch her mistake in the insurance policy. As a closing gift, Kimberely spent $200 on two used loungers with blue cushions that stained clothes and skin, and we had to throw them away. Repeated attempts to contact Kimberely via text about these issues have gone unanswered, further demonstrating her lack of professionalism and responsibility. I am forwarding this complaint to the California Real Estate Board and will be pursuing reimbursement through small claims court. In summary, I cannot recommend Kimberely Kelly. Our experience was frustrating and costly. Don't waste your time--work with someone who values their clients and provides the professional service you deserve.

I usually do not write reviews, but this is something I have to commend Steve Enlow and Desert…read moreSands Realty for! We have worked with Steve for both the purchase and sale of numerous homes. He always goes above and beyond for us and treats us as respected friends and clients. After about a year in our current home in La Quinta, our AC unit was acting up. We reached out to home warranty, and they were not going to cover the piece we needed. I called Steve, and he immediately went to work for us and reached out to he home warranty company personally. Because of Steve's due diligence, we have working AC! Thank you, Steve. You always deliver above and beyond customer service! I would recommend Steve and Desert Sands Realty to anybody.

Hayes Property served as my property management company for the last 7 years for a rental home I…read moreowned in Palm Desert. I first interviewed Josh Hayes as a potential property manager when the company I was using at the time, began to do nothing more but take calls from my tenants and then pass the problem onto me rather than handling it themselves, which is what I thought I was paying them for. I was very impressed with Josh when I interviewed him and hired him on the spot to take over management of the property, and it could not have been a better decision to make. He is very knowledgeable and competent about the rental real estate market and once a tenant was in place his wife Mai always did an outstanding job of addressing maintenance issues or tenant concerns while only reaching out to me when owner input was absolutely necessary which made the rental property ownership experience much better. They always found tenants for me quickly, and efficiently, in a very professional manner and who were responsible and who paid regularly. Never had a tenant miss a payment! I would highly recommend Hayes Realty for property management! When I decided to sell the property earlier this year, they stepped up to the plate and offered to list it for me, and it was a perfect, smooth, and worry free experience all the way through. I'm use to real estate transactions and escrows being a very stressful and uncertain time and they could not have been more professional and efficient in handling the transaction and getting it closed on time with very little fuss or stress.

Hayes Realty has handled our rental home in the desert for the past five years. They are excellent!…read moreI always felt very confident with them as I do not reside in the area. i obtained very qualified, respectful and reliable tenants through their direction. I dI'd not ever have to worry about the rents or care of our property. They were always communicative and run a very professional organization. i felt confidant with Josh upon meeting him. His experience and knowledge in the industry Is Top Rate. Mai is a powerhouse. You won't go wrong with this ream!

John Gonnello recently helped me sell a house. I have never sold a house and his guidance and…read moreexpertise help me find a buyer. Especially when I lived on the other side of the country. John was better than I could ever expect for a realtor. I would highly recommend John to either help purchase or sell a house.

John Gonnello is one the most honest RealEstate Brokers that I have ever dealt with as well as a…read moretrue gentleman John is the most realistic brokers in the Del Webb Sun City palm desert I would trust him to handle any real estate or for a matter of fact any business dealings I would have.

James recently sold our 4 year old home in Talavera in North Indio. We became familiar with him…read morebecause of his All Things Coachella Valley videos which he posts on social media. He had also sold a neighboring home about 6 months ago. James made the process easy to understand and handled all the details. He made it a point to be present at showings whenever possible which was a big help. James' photography and marketing materials were all first rate. On top of selling our home quickly in a slow market, he also provided awesome chips and salsa. Highly recommend!

When my husband Jose and I started to talk about buying a new home. We decided to attend one of…read moreJames' first time home buyers workshop, it was a great learning experience and we knew exactly what steps we needed to take moving forward. Three months later we bought our first home! James was there every step of the way, always willing to answer all our questions and reassuring us with his experience and knowledge. Not only was the process smooth but even a a year later he continues to check in and make sure everything is going great with our home! Thank you James!!! -Jose & Ana