We had the pleasure of working with Philip DeMatteo and his team to view a number of open houses in…read moreour area and decided to purchase a larger home, not far from the house where we have lived for 35 years. Things have changed a lot in the home buying process over those 35 years and Philip and his associate Tina helped me through it a great deal. He used his contacts to get me a local lender for a reasonable mortgage and arranged home inspection, HVAC specialist, roofers, electrician and other services to review the home and make recommendations for a few repairs or upgrades. He negotiated with the seller to get price discounted to cover those repairs. We want to remodel our old house and when we do, Philip would be our first choice to help us stage and sell it.

For selling or buying in the area, my wife and I will only be calling Philip (and his team). For…read moresomeone who has sold more than a billion in property, he is incredibly personal. He was patient and thoughtful and gave great feedback. He personally showed us so many homes. When we finally found a home that checked all the boxes for us, we placed an offer. The house had multiple bidders, and Phillip was able to reel the house in for us. It still boggles my mind. My wife and I only had to make one offer to get the house of our dreams. Philip was always responsive to texts and phone calls. He and his team never dropped the ball. And they have always gone above and beyond. We are getting ready to move in, and Philip is still responsive when we need contacts for electricians (to install EV ports) or a handiman for garage work. So we definitely don't feel dropped after signing. We are so genuinely thankful for his help. He quarterbacked the entire process for us from the first handshake until the move-in date. And Philip let us know to reach out to him if we need other contacts. I'm surprised that Philip and his team can handle so many clients and still give each one such personal attention. They deserve all the success they have. We look forward to working with him again and to referring him to all our family and friends.

This review is for Trivonney Yong (License # 02374413). I feel that she is not trustworthy or…read morehonest. I watched on my security camera as she approached my house. She did not know that I was home. She put her flyer inside my mailbox and rang the doorbell. Then she ran off quickly. She is not a postal worker and knows this is not legal. She doesn't care about honest business practices. She did this to other neighbors. We filed a complaint against her with the USPS postal inspector.

I'm so glad to have met Anna Wong at First Team Real Estate. She has been so instrumental in the…read moresearch for our second home purchase. She listens to our needs and concerns and is very thorough and caring. Thanks so much Anna for all that you do.

Kim helped me buy my first home, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. She was on top of…read moreeverything from start to finish, often working after hours to make sure our offer was submitted as quickly as possible. She was honest and thoughtful, always giving her genuine opinion on which homes were truly worth it rather than trying to sell me on just any house. That level of integrity meant so much to me, especially as a first-time buyer. Kim consistently kept me informed about next steps, paperwork, and deadlines, making sure I never felt lost during the process. She guided me through everything with kindness, patience, and generosity with her time. What really set Kim apart was how much she went above and beyond even after the purchase was complete. She arranged for her handyman to fix anything that needed attention and even had the carpets professionally cleaned. With how overwhelming moving can be, having the home ready, clean, and taken care of was such a blessing. I'm incredibly grateful for Kim's dedication and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who truly cares about her clients.

My fiancé and I had an amazing experience working with Kim. From the very beginning she took the…read moretime to truly understand what we were looking for in a home. She made sure she knew all our wants and needs and really listened to us. She showed us plenty of houses and never rushed us into making a decision. She was incredibly kind, patient, and clearly had our best interests in mind. It never felt like she was just trying to close a deal. Instead, she wanted to make sure we found a place we truly loved. She was also great at negotiating and helped us get the best possible deal. Throughout the entire process she was helpful, knowledgeable, and always available to answer questions or explain next steps. We would absolutely recommend her to any friends, family, or anyone shopping for a realtor. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and enjoyable.

I just cannot say enough wonderful things about Brandon Caldarella! We met Brandon when we bought…read moreour first home in Long Beach almost 20 years ago, and he was the only person we called when it came time to sell our family's home in Orange County. Brandon is a true professional - from start to finish, he hit the ground running and was organized and efficient. We trusted him completely throughout the process. Communication was always clear and timely, and he took the time to answer all of our questions, no matter how big or small. His knowledge of the market and attention to detail ensured that everything went smoothly, and we always felt like we were in good hands. What truly sets Brandon apart is his commitment to his clients. Brandon went above and beyond to help us get the house ready for sale, providing expert advice and guidance every step of the way. This was invaluable for us since we live out of state and had no idea who to contact to get any of the minor repairs done, including painting, cleaning, and staging. All his referrals did an outstanding job and exceeded our expectations, and the house looked absolutely amazing. We had offers on the first weekend the house went on the market, and due to Brandon's negotiating skills and tireless efforts, the house sold quickly and exceeded our asking price. We still cannot believe how smooth and stress-free this entire process was - all thanks to Brandon! I highly recommend Brandon Caldarella to anyone in need of a trustworthy, reliable, and outstanding professional who truly cares about his clients. We are truly grateful for Brandon - we enjoyed working with him and you will too! He is just the BEST!

I have trusted Brandon for so many years. He is the only agent that my mom didn't run off her…read moreporch! He is experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and gets the job done. He always has his finger on the pulse of the market. And just a wonderful person. He makes everything so easy. Trust him. I did. No regrets.

I called Vuthuc at 5pm on a Monday holiday evening( President's Day) because there was a property I…read morereally wanted to check out, and she immediately let me know her availability; we then booked an appointment right away to go check out this gorgeous townhouse in Garden Grove. As a first time buyer, I had many questions about real estate laws, processes, correct pricing, fraudulent practices, which she graciously took the time and energy to help me understand. Throughout the entire process, she went out of her way to help me; she took every opportunity to negotiate a good deal for me and helped me in any way she could. Vuthuc was always available to pick up my calls/ answer my texts... even at 12am midnight. Here in SoCal, real estate agents can be found in every corner. But just because an agent may be fully licensed and have an extensive record, doesn't automatically mean they have integrity. There are lots of shady business going on in this industry. With Vuthuc however, I totally saw that she was there to help me to her fullest ability. After working with her, I found her to be kind,fair, trustworthy and RELIABLE. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a top-performing, honest, and experienced real estate agent in the OC -area.

Simply put, a very dedicated agent. She was always available to answer all of our questions and…read moreaddress any concerns we had. We always knew that Vuthuc had our best interests at heart. She was a great listener, and was considerate of our specific needs. She really did a fabulous job of assisting us with the purchase of our first home My husband and I purchased our first home together. We knew very little about the process. She showed us many properties in different areas in order to get a feel of what was out there and where we might want to purchase a property. In addition, she provided objective data (info on comps in that area) to help us understand if the home of our interest was a fair market price. She was always on our side working to make our house purchase as simple and successful as possible. The best part about working with Vuthuc was that she was always more focused on answering our questions and giving us good advice than she was on closing a deal. We consider Vuthuc as a friend and would highly recommend her to anyone that is searching for a new home.

Being a lender, I work with real estate agents almost daily. Some great and some not so much... I…read morecan honestly say Julie Vock is one of the best ones out there! I could tell from our initial conversation after the buyers introduced us that this was going to be a great experience. She worked tirelessly showing multiple properties to her first-time homebuyers, from Long Beach down to Costa Mesa. She ultimately found them the perfect home and worked her magic to get their offer accepted against very fierce competition. Immediately after escrow opened, she was on top of things and got everyone on the same page. It was a quick 21 day escrow, so her organization and communication really made a difference. She eventually got our buyers a huge seller credit which is almost unheard of in this market. The buyers were ecstatic! Julie was there next to our buyers every single step of the day. We eventually closed right on time and the buyers told me it was such a great experience with Julie. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. She will always put you first!

Julie helped us buy and sell my condo recently, and she was friendly, fast, attentive to me and…read morewhen asked about what she recommended I do in situations, she offered the best solution. We were able to field multiple offers and she got us the best price for our home. She guided me and answered any questions I had through both buying and selling. When the buyers were slow to respond and commit, she had no problem communicating and resolving their hesitation and answering all their questions with their agent. When the opportunity comes up again to buy a future home, I will definitely be going with her as my agent for all future properties.

We had a perfect experience buying our home with Candice. She's so personable. We worked with other…read moreagents in the past who were very pushy and made the process stressful. Candice is low pressure, she doesn't rush you or try to persuade you to do anything--she truly works for you. She is very busy but you would never know she has any other clients because she makes herself available when you want to look at properties and when she is with you she gives you 100% of her attention. She is very smart and very strategic. We felt confident relying on her expertise. For any houses you are interested in, she gets to know the selling agent and makes sure they know who she is and who her clients are. She finds out exactly what the seller is looking for and customizes every offer. We were able to buy a fixer-upper home that had 20 other offers on it--including cash offers--thanks to Candice. And after closing she continued to go above and beyond helping us find contractors to remodel so we could move in as soon as possible. She is a gem. If you are looking to buy locally she's your agent!

We (first time home buyers) just closed on our dream home with Candice. She helped us beat out…read moreanother competitive offer (with better terms than ours) in our bid for this home. We never felt pressured in any way to make a purchase or bid beyond what we felt comfortable with (we bid on three different homes!). Candice was always very on point in the guidance she gave us. When we refused to waive the inspection contingency on this house, Candice advocated for us and (miraculously) found a way to help us get the inspections we needed for our peace of mind. Candice came out multiple times to the home to meet me as I met with various contractors for quotes on renovations prior to our closing. She kept our 3 year old entertained while we spoke with said contractors. Her dedication is next level. I assure you, you will not find anyone better. Candice is so kind and caring, it is no wonder she has nothing but 5 star reviews on Yelp. She is universally liked by everyone from her clients to inspectors to contractors to loan officers, because she is truly just such a wonderful person. Talking with her is like talking with family. She is patient and responsive. She answers texts and phone calls all day everyday; I have no idea how she keeps this up with all her clients, but she does. We cannot recommend Candice enough and are so grateful we had her on our side during this home buying process.

Sarah went above and beyond the typical! As a first-time home buyer, she was available to answer…read moreand clarify all questions, and promptly responded to calls, texts, and emails. Feeling well-informed and supported with all documentation throughout the entire process. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge were nothing short of outstanding, Finding the right lender, scheduling a home inspection, securing homeowners insurance and recommendations on a local handyperson was incredibly helpful. We were well-informed and supported ensuring an enjoyable experience. It felt like were working with a trusted friend rather than just a real estate agent.

She has got to be one of the best realtors in Southern California Sarah has done 4 home…read moretransactions for us she is the best forget about the rest ! She definitely goes beyond the call of duty