Max Carr is the reason we got our house. Period. We were first-time homebuyers, and calling Max an incredible resource would be a understatement. We refer to him as an Avenger because that is exactly what he did. He fought for us, advocated for us, and ultimately helped us secure an amazing deal on our dream first home. One of Max's greatest superpowers is his patience and his ability to educate his clients. He is very responsive, thoughtful, articulate, down-to-earth, and a natural-born leader. He took the time to break down every part of the home-buying process in a way we could actually understand, including things that many other agents would not have had the patience to explain. At every step, Max made sure we knew exactly what was happening, why it was happening, and what our options were. We never felt like we were blindly following someone else's instructions. We felt informed, confident, and empowered by the absolute wealth of knowledge he shared with us. He specializes all around Southern California, he helped us find an incredible single family home in North San Diego County. He drove down countless times to meet us, tour properties, and support us throughout the process. We looked at more than 30 homes together (!), and Max never once made us feel like we were wasting his time. He showed up with patience, professionalism, and pure class every single time. He is a class act. His knowledge also goes far beyond simply buying and selling real estate. He gave us thoughtful insights into the potential of each property, whether we were discussing interior design, construction, renovations, or long-term value. He was an asset in every possible aspect of the home-buying process. Another one of Max's superpowers is his network. He is one of the most connected people I have ever met. His connections also gave us a true white-glove experience. Max reached out to trusted appraisers, contractors, painters, floor guys, and other professionals whenever we needed guidance. We never felt like we were navigating this process alone or scrambling to figure out who to call. Max is also a titan when it comes to analytics. His ability to analyze comparable sales, evaluate the market, and use sophisticated tools to determine where we should position an offer is impressive. He made us feel extremely confident in every decision, and he was spot-on with 3 of 3 estimates he gave us. We dealt with multiple-offer situations and bidding wars in 2026. In both bidding wars we entered, Max predicted almost exactly where the final price would land from the very beginning. His level of expertise is so impressive. He also worked incredibly well with our mortgage lender, Lauro Francisco from WeLoan. Max and Lauro were our unstoppable Avengers team. We had previously lost homes in bidding wars because we were competing against cash buyers or offers above our limit, but together, they created extremely competitive terms that made our offer stand out. We closed in 14 days. People, that's unheard of! Because of the strength of the terms Max and Lauro put together, our offer was accepted at asking price. That is a testament to their expertise, communication, and ability to work together strategically to get us our dream first home. I cannot say enough good things about Max. I am an extremely picky, Type A person with high expectations, and Max did exceeded them all! He is an brilliant strategist and an all-around exceptional real estate agent. We cannot wait to work with him again, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. THANK YOU, MAX! read more

Max is the best! He helped my husband and I close on our first home and was patient and so understanding along the way. Highly recommend!!!

Having been active duty military and moving around a lot, I've had my experience with real estate agents for both renting and buying as well as renting out my properties and selling them. To truly be a good real estate agent (in my opinion), you have to have great customer service, knowledge of the real estate market, negotiating skills, construction/handyman knowledge, and connections to great contractors, lenders, and more. This is quite the feat, but Max is the only agent I've ever worked with who not only checks the boxes in all these areas, but excels in every single category. He has handled several transactions for us (buying, selling, and renting out our properties) and has impressed us every single time. Couldn't recommend Max any more and having seen him work over the past several years, can attest to his ethics and unwavering commitment to ensure everyone is aware, comfortable, and happy in these often stressful, but definitively emotional, high-stakes transactions. read more

Working with Max Carr has been an outstanding experience. His incredible customer service, constant positivity, and uplifting attitude made the entire process of selling my home smooth and stress-free. Max goes above and beyond, offering true support and guidance every step of the way--from preparing the home for sale, through marketing, and even assisting with the details of moving. He is a clear and patient communicator, always available to answer questions and explain each step. His deep knowledge of the real estate market, combined with his strategic approach to marketing and sale preparation, consistently leads to excellent results. I have worked with Max on several properties, and each time the outcome has been both positive and profitable. Max brings valuable resources, including trusted services and scheduling to maximize a home's appeal, ensuring it shows its very best. His dedication and focus are evident in everything he does. Beyond being a skilled realtor, Max is a genuinely kind person--a devoted family man who also serves his community. I would highly recommend Max Carr to anyone looking to sell their home. He has the professionalism, experience, and heart to deliver results while making the process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Walter Robertson read more

Max was the embodiment of a "pleasure to work with." He provided all of the guidance and background at each stage of the home buying process. He monitored the market according to the factors we were interested in. He helped us frame our offer and responses and ultimately was a large factor in us getting the house we wanted. Oh, and his response times were uniformly excellent as well. Couldn't ask for anything more. read more

What truly set Max Carr apart was his exceeptional communication and proactive approach. He was always responsive. Kept us fully informed with regular updates and patiently answered all our questions, making a potentially stressful process feel less stress free. Selling our childhood home was an emotional experience but Max made the process so much easier. He kept us informed every step and patiently explained all our options. He answered every text within minutes and came to the house at a moments notice. We highly recommend Max to anyone looking to sell their property. He had our best interests at heart. And delivered fantastic results. We were under contract within 48 hours from first and only open house. read more

BEST REALTOR, period. I do not use these words lightly. Max has gone above and beyond time and time again. Over a period of 9 years, my husband and I have purchased 3 homes, sold a home, and rented out 2 homes with Max, and we wouldn't think of working with anyone else. We actually sold, bought, and rented all within a month (10 days we were out of country as well), super stressful, but Max made the process as smooth as could be expected. Max's level of knowledge on all levels of the home buying/selling process is next level. There are so many aspects to the process, such as loans, housing market/comparables, multiple types of inspections, construction, and so much more, and Max has an amazing grasp on all aspects and details of the process that we've confronted... and if he doesn't know, he has great people he can recommend. His paperwork is always excellent (we've actually gotten compliments from other realtors), timeliness is on point, and his willingness to go and make things happen with pickups/drop offs, he's surely not a stranger to hard work! Probably what I am most impressed by is Max's ability to strategize and negotiate, I always feel like we've come into things with a great game plan. In this market where people are constantly getting outbid, it's great to have someone like Max on your side. I've gotten 2 homes for well under asking, and got my final home over 2 cash offers. So impressed! As an added bonus, he has an amazing vendor list that he works with which has anything from inspectors', plumbers, loan companies, roofers, attorneys, and pretty much anything under the sun involving houses. Of course, he has you checkout reviews and do your own due diligence, but it's a great place to start (I have used so many of these vendors, and had excellent experiences). Last, but not least, Max is a stand up and ethical person/realtor. He will not recommend a quick sell of your home to earn a commission, he will give you his best advice of what he believes is best for you, which is what keeps people coming back to him... amongst many other things. read more

Max and his team were a pleasure to work with! He is professional, experienced, diligent and unflappable. We hired Max to list our property in the desert east of 29 Palms after we had tried listing with a local agent in 29 Palms for over a year with no success. Max extensively researched our particular market, and helped guide us through setting the right price, and setting expectations for the process. Even though Max was not local to our property, he used extensive internet marketing, and we were pleased to see that we were getting far more views each day than we had with the previous local agent. Ultimately, Max came through with a buyer from the coast. We would highly recommend Max! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Max Carr to sell my home, and I couldn't be more impressed with the experience from start to finish. Right from the start, Max was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly organized. He also is a very caring individual and has a great personality, so it makes working with him that much more enjoyable. He spent as much time as I needed answering questions throughout the process. Max provided expert guidance -- from knowing where to price the home competitively, to staging advice, to helping manage the various vendors needed for repairs to prep for sale. He developed a smart marketing strategy that brought in significant interest right away, allowing us to get an offer after the 1st open house. His communication was always prompt and clear, and I felt like Max was in it with me from the start. Max went above and beyond what I have ever experienced working with a broker. He not only knew the items we needed to repair, he also provided all the names of the vendors to work with and helped manage that entire process. I appreciated this very much as I live an hour away from the property. He provided workers that he himself would use on his own house to ensure things were done properly. Thanks to extreme dedication he showed me, it was clear that Max genuinely cared about getting the best result for me and everyone involved in the process. If you're looking for a real estate agent who goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Max Carr. It was an exceptional experience and I'm truly grateful for all the effort that went into making this sale a smooth success for not only myself, but for the new buyers as well. Much Respect, Sharon read more

Max helped us all throughout the home buying journey. As first time buyer, we had to navigate through the process of putting offers, inspections, negotiations, contractors, movers etc. etc. The list goes on, without Max's support it would have been easy to be overwhelmed with everything going on. Max was knowledgeable and had the right contacts to get the job done. He did not push or drive us to make decisions, he would simply lay out all the relevant information and available options, answer all our questions and then give us time and space to come to our own conclusion. We always felt treated as though we were long term customers with whom Max was building a relationship rather than just a transaction to be closed. I cannot recommend Max highly enough. Thank you. read more

This the second time I've worked with Max. The recent sale of my home was complicated, but Max expertly navigated me through the process, from preparing my home to list for sale, through contract negotiations, through a very complicated escrow process. We would not have gotten over the finish line with out the dedication and professionalism of Max and all in his network he tapped to work on this sale at every step. Thanks, Max, for everything! I am forever grateful. read more

From start to finish Max did an excellent job assisting us in acquiring a new property and selling the property in which we currently lived We were impressed with the speed or promptness of response he demonstrated at any request we had either big or small. In addition, he was able to reach out to vendors who were needed for the move. We recommend Max without reservations! read more

We have used Max as our realtor for over 8 years because him and his team are reliable, responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and have our best interest in mind. The first time we used him was to find the place we ended up living in for 8 years and he was absolutely wonderful and easy to work with. However, this time we put him and his team to the test - getting an offer accepted on a new home we loved before even trying to sell our current location. We had 2 weeks to pack, clean, list, get offers, and go into escrow on our place so that the sale could be used for the new place before its 60-day escrow closed. We honestly did not think it could be done, but would not have even tried if it wasn't for how much Max and his team walked us through everything and the options we had for each step. Needless to say, we pulled everything off! We are now in our dream home and are so grateful to Max and his team for making this happen, making it as painless as possible, and always being there to help us along the way. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting the best realty experience they could have! read more

Max came highly recommended from friends, and I'm happy to join in and say he was awesome: Max was knowledgeable, prompt in answering questions, and provided transparency and clarity throughout the whole process (from shopping around to finally closing on my first condo). He helped me shop around and figure out what elements of a home would be important for me, and then once we found the perfect one we were off to the races! Max and his team made it incredibly easy, checked in and made sure I was confident in my choices, scheduled everything from appraisals to post-purchase renovations, and we got from Offer to Close in under 3 weeks. They also helped partner me up with a mortgage broker who provided wonderful service - it's clear that they vet and value the reputation they have with the businesses they recommend. I can't wait to move into my new place, and honestly I can't think of using anyone else for getting help with my house in the future. My entire experience with Max and the Max + Kate Homes team was a critical success. read more

Max Carr did an exceptional job assisting us with our first time condo purchase. This was our first time navigating the home/property buying process and we would not have been able to do it without the expertise of Max. He walked us through every single step of the process and was always available to answer our questions. He has gone above and beyond what we expected of a real estate agent, even helping us to schedule inspections and get estimates from contractors. We would highly recommend Max to anyone looking to purchase. read more

Max Carr is simply the best realtor we could have asked for during our recent relocation to Orange County. His ability to predict the actual selling price of homes is nothing short of amazing, which gave us a huge advantage in this competitive market. His deep knowledge of neighborhoods across the county, down to the specific tracts, was invaluable for us as out-of-state buyers. Max never pressured us to make offers we weren't comfortable with, and he expertly crafted strong offers on our behalf while protecting our earnest money deposit. Even after closing, he went above and beyond by helping us get contractor estimates for the renovations we wanted to do. If you're looking for a realtor in Orange County, I wholeheartedly recommend Max Carr. He made our home buying experience a positive one from start to finish. read more

Max Carr has been our real estate agent for years now and has represented us in multiple home sales and purchases. Max has sold each of our homes in well under the expected days on market and for maximum profit, whether sales were trending up or down at the time. When purchasing homes Max has seen us through some tough deals, making sure our offers, though not the highest, were accepted. He has also been a great help in the transition periods, along with Kate, delivering moving boxes when we needed them and helping organize movers, etc. Max makes thing easy to understand, stays calm no matter what is going on or going wrong, and is so knowledgeable that we are confident and relaxed whether buying or selling a home. Anyone would be wise to take advantage of these assets and have Max represent them in their real estate dealings. read more

I worked with Max to find a great home in a very tough market. I looked for a home with him for well over a year. Here is what separates Max: He genuinely loves what he does and it shows. He will point out the material types used in various homes for example herringbone wood flooring or patinaed rough Tuscan tile. He can describe in detail the date, style, and significance of the various material / amenities in the home. He is infinitely patient. It took me over a year to find a place- I wasn't in a rush, and Max was calm in spite of me feeling guilty for asking him to take three videos in two days, or look at 8 houses in one day only to reject all of them. He never pressured me. He is knowledgeable- He knew the selling agent personally, and was able to get my home before going to market, and tens of thousands below asking in a highly competitive market (Aug of 22') Further, he knows the process, the laws, the contracts, the fine print stuff. In addition, he is from here- and has a deep understanding and knowledge of the area and it's locals. He has recommended the best contractors I have worked with, to include but not limited to: plumbers, landscapers, general contractors, chimney removal, electricians, door and window installation, etc. Some of his recommendations I couldn't find easily online and were the most reliable, and the least expensive. Anyway I can't recommend him enough. I hope this helps any prospective buyers / sellers out there. read more

Max was a wonderful agent to work with - from the process of purchasing our first home through when we sold it, he was responsive, well informed, and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met and concerns were addressed. Max was incredibly responsive and always available to answer questions and make recommendations, and he and his team went above and beyond to assist us with some of the trickier logistics of our long-distance move. He did a great job working with our concerns and priorities to sell our home at asking price with as little disruption to our lives as possible - a huge priority for us when moving with a toddler! The only downside of working with Max is he has set an impossible standard for any other real estate agent we work with to live up to! read more

My wife and I listed our Irvine home with Max Carr and Jacob Boiarsky of First Team Real Estate. Their performance was exceptional as they were punctual, efficient, respectful, professional, honest, and knowledgeable. They informed us of the steps and timeline required, including an agreed upon listing price, a marketing plan for maximizing exposure of our home, showing our home to prospective buyers, and following up throughout the entire process. Max and or Jacob were present at our home showings to ensure it was ready to show, and to greet and answer questions from prospective buyers and their agents. They were also open and upfront about disclosing the recent best offer(s) to anyone that requested the information. The First Team Realty team, including the videographer/photographer, administrative staff, and escrow company, provided us with outstanding service. Their team was highly impressive and it was a pleasure to work with them. We strongly recommend Max and Jacob and First Team Real Estate to anyone interested in selling their home. read more

Max was an excellent resource for our home search. I really should say Max IS an excellent resource; long after the house has closed, he's still advising us, helping us identify skilled contractors for renovation, and providing great concierge services to help facilitate a stress-free move. When we began our search, we were uncertain whether we'd be renting or buying, and Max was able to help us find great matches for both options. He helped us hone in on the characteristics of the home that were most important to us, and we were able to expand our search with his advice. Max was responsive and available to us whenever we needed. He scheduled tours to suit our working schedule and made himself highly available by phone and by email. I don't believe we ever waited more than 10 minutes to hear back from Max, even if we were just asking for advice on parts of the process that weren't strictly under his purview, like the financing of our loan. That's actually a perfect example of how present Max was for the entire process, from identifying a lending agent (his recommendation was great) to combing through the HOA (he made sure we knew what to expect and where to find it). Max helped ensure we were able to make a competitive, successful offer in a very competitive market, despite having a low down payment and a tricky late deposit (we relied on our 401k funds). He was very adept at identifying other advantages we could leverage to ensure our offer was accepted without having to exceed our budget or the worth of the home. At the end of the process, we've got a home we love, larger than we expected, in an area we're thrilled with, for less than our maximum budget. And we've still got the support of a great realtor who wants to ensure we're HAPPY, even though the home has already closed. I'd recommend Max to anyone, and I certainly intend to do just that. read more

Max (and Kate and the rest of the team) was so helpful throughout the entire process of buying our first home! On our first meeting, he described the entire process in detail for us, which at that time felt like a foreign language, and walked us through each step of the way. In a seller's market, Max still helped us to feel extremely empowered as buyers. We haven't even moved yet and I'm ready to buy another home just so we can keep working together! read more

Max was our realtor both when purchasing our house in 2021 as well as selling it in October of 2023. He was fantastic in both cases - On the sell side he was extremely helpful in setting up vendors to help replace carpet, paint, clean, haul away junk, etc and would meet vendors at the house if we could not be there. Highly recommend Max when either buying or selling. read more

Mr. Carr responded to every question I had during my home buying experience. Nothing was to small of a curiosity or garnered an eye roll. He answered everything directly and if he didn't know, he found out and got back to me promptly. We had a lot of hurdles and speed bumps with my purchase. Mr. Carr and his team supported me every step of the way. Handled every situation that came up and didn't bog me down with jargon and info that would stress me out, they just handled it then told me what the good news was and/or how to proceed. When I buy my next home Mr. Carr and his team will be the first I call to get the next stage in life. I highly recommend them. read more

Max is simply outstanding. He has intimate knowledge of the various communities in the Orange County area, he was able to show me these different areas to help me hone in on a search area. He then coached me on how to refine my search parameters and was always willing to adjust them on a moments notice. He would drop everything and arrange a viewing of any property I had even the faintest interest in and always patiently asked me what I thought about each property, never pushing me towards something I didn't like. He somehow was able to do this even weeks after having a newborn. His patience never waivered in my ~2year home buying experience. Once I got found properties that I liked, he walked me step by step through the offer process, detailing how I could present a more competitive offer and ultimately negotiating on my behalf to secure the house of my dreams! read more

From beginning to end, Max has been outstanding! From explaining all the details, market comparisons, strategies and advising us, to getting our home ready to sell, then selling it in less than 48 hours - we knew we were in the hands of an approachable, friendly, delightful pro. He also was pivotal in helping us get our new home in a very difficult market and staying on top of all the details before we had a chance to ask. He brought us moving boxes and packing materials and has had our backs at every step. Always available and always goes the extra mile...literally... coming to us in San Diego several times to help us get to Orange County. Would I recommend Max? I'd say it's crazy to work with any other agent knowing he's out there! read more

My husband and I worked with Max for over 2 years and at no time did we ever feel pressured to buy a home or feel like we need to rush things. Max and Kate helped us find the perfect home! They helped us with in every step possible and made us feel very comfortable. Even after we bought our home they were checking up on us and making sure we were settled. I really appreciated everything they did for us. read more

Max has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He has been phenomenal in our entire home buying experience going above and beyond during each step of the process, be it initial education for first time home buyers like us, house hunting, market understanding, offer placement, negotiation, etc. He has a deep SoCal area expertise, amazing market insights and a wide web of network which always kept us one step ahead in the game. He is an absolute gentleman with an engaging personality and a thorough professional. He has been super responsive, patiently answering all our questions no matter how trivial they were, always made us feel comfortable and at ease. He was always willing to carve out time for us from his busy schedule. He is not only a brilliant realtor but also a great advisor for home re-modelling/renovation which has been a one of the deciding factor for us in buying our new home. Whenever we were overwhelmed and looked for direction/hand-holding, we always appreciated how he would put himself in our shoes and give a very honest and transparent advice. I would highly recommend Max and his team for a first time or even an experienced home buyer. Looking forward to work with him again in future. Max Carr you are a STAR! read more

We were so lucky to find Max Carr and his excellent team when we decided to sell our house in Aliso Viejo. He's knowledgeable, honest, thorough, always professional and polite, easy to communicate with, and a master of real estate marketing. After working with us to renovate/update our house in a few areas, he coordinated a beautiful staging along with top-notch photography/videography of the property. Then he and his team did a smart, strategic marketing campaign - which brought in 200 people the first (and only) weekend we held open houses! In less than a week we had multiple offers (all above listing price) and were in escrow. Very happy clients of Max Carr here - and we recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

Max was amazing from beginning to end, we began looking at homes about two years ago and only got serious the last year. His approach never changed he was always helpful, honest and was willing to go above an beyond. He even did everything and more when we were just looking at homes and not ready to buy. His main focus was that we were comfortable and enjoyed the experience of looking for a home. Once we decided to purchase our first home he made this very experience very easy and pleasurable for my wife and I. Definitely will be recommending Max to anyone I know that is looking for a home. His team is Very knowledgeable and has tons of experience. read more

Max is from start to finish and well past purchase, the best. During the emotional roller coaster of purchasing a condo, he went above and beyond to help me gather quotes on repairs and researching issues. He's a wealth of knowledge on the level of effort involved in common home updates, more than patient with explanations, and also connected me with the best people to get the job done. Can't recommend him enough!! read more

Where do I even begin! I have worked with many realtors in the past and Max has exceeded all and every expectation. He was such an advocate for our family, and got the deal done in this crazy market! He was a pleasure to work with, patient, and truly cared for what was best for us. He knows the area better than anyone, has the most impressive connections, and with out a doubt, I will be working with him again in the future!! Absolutely an asset to have if you are looking for a home or trying to sell! read more

We were so lucky and thankful to find Max to help us purchase our forever home during one of the craziest, most competitive housing markets in history! Max initially won us over with his White Glove Concierge Service promise. Once we committed to him, he blew us away with his incredible knowledge and non-stop work ethic to get every bit of detail on each house we were interested in. There were times where he was able to get us information no other agent would have bothered to spend time getting. It was tremendously helpful in getting us facts to allow us to make a reasonable financial decision. I can go on for days about how incredible he was as we put in about 10 offers (maybe more...I lost count) until we were able to get one at a fairly reasonable/affordable price considering this insane market where prices were essentially increasing 10+% every 2 months! The price on the house we got was so amazing, thanks to Max, that it was immediately appraised $25K above what we purchased it for! That's incredibly rare in this type of market as prices elevate so quickly. I have been raving about Max to everyone I know and have referred him to many. He's become a great friend and will be my agent for all future homes. I realized we called and bugged Max way too many times as my 2.5 yr old daughter uses the remote control as a phone and pretends to talk to Max...still. LOL! read more

We are first-time home buyers and had been quite reluctant on buying pre-owned homes as we had read horror stories of flaky real estate agents or concealed issues with the homes. A very close friend of ours had high praise for Mr. Maxwell Carr (Max), who helped with the sale of my friend's house. So, we decided to give it a try and visited Max at his office. Our first impression was that he is very attentive to our requirements, honest with what we can expect in our budget, and answered all our questions truthfully. His expanse of knowledge on house structure, type of remodeling, community evaluation, and pricing guidelines was first evident from our first open house visit with him. He never pressured us into putting down a price for the house. He always provided a list of recently closed houses and provided his personal guidelines on the valuation of the house and let us come up with a price. Once we placed an offer, he constantly followed up with the seller's agent to represent our intention to seriously bid for the house. I sincerely believe that this attention from Max helped us close on this house, which also was the first offer we had placed. In addition to this, he also connected us with amazing mortgage lenders and let us compare the rates and timelines for the closing of escrow with different lenders and banks. He also shared with us his trusted list of craftsmen and inspectors to get the house inspected and repairs estimated within the timeline to close escrow. Finally, his skill at negotiation was most evident, when he managed to get us a reduction on the final price, based on some repairs that we wanted to have addressed. Max was always prompt in his response to my emails, SMS, and calls. Sometimes, I wondered how he managed to handle his clients so well and give them all this personal attention. Max was my first realtor and he changed my perspective on realtors for good. I will confidently recommend Max and his team to my friends and family. Thank you for your excellent service, Max. read more

Max was so great to work with! He was very informative and on top of everything. Definitely made our home buying experience so easy. We absolutely recommend Max Carr read more

We have had the pleasure to work with Max since September last year and we have to agree with all the reviews there - Max is all that other reviewers have said, and more. He has tons of local knowledge which came handy as our home purchase in OC is also a move from the Bay Area. Thanks to Max we saved 3-6 months in due diligence and could zero in on a couple of locations that best suited us. Max is clearly an expert who goes above and beyond on all things large or small, and his mastery of the whole process is obvious, because he is generous with his time and insights. From our 1st meeting when he walked me through the key aspects of an offer with nuances specific to SoCal, to during escrow when he flagged the key information I should be aware of in the multitude of documents we received, sparing me the perusal of hundreds of pages. More importantly, it is thanks to his expertise that we won on our 3rd bid (after a very close call on the 2nd) as he fine tuned every term of our offer under the constraints of what we could do, to make it differentiated and competitive - something the seller's agent called out. Max is also extremely responsive, I never had to wait much to get a response from his, and he quickly flexed to my preferred way of communication (text/emails vs phone calls as I am often in meetings). He does make you feel you are his only customer, which is fantastic for someone who likes to ask all sorts of questions like myself :) One last thing I would like to add - he is amazing at delivering value for the deal holistically. He negotiated with the appraiser when appraisal came a bit lower than we thought. He negotiated with the seller to keep some furniture we liked in the home, stayed in touch post closure to make sure some of the seller's commitments to fix things where being honored, and got us a seller paid one year home warranty to get more fixes as/if needed. Max also helped us find a fantastic broker, Akemi, who could arrange financing solutions that were also instrumental in making our deal successful. Now we closed, as we are not local, we also really appreciate him continuing to provide support such as recommendations for top notch contractors who share his sense of customer care and high quality service - be it for windows fixing, cleaning, painting, etc. Our whole gratitude goes to Max and his team for his terrific help all the way, he will be our #1 recommended realtor to any friend we have considering moving to the OC area. read more

Max is a wizard. Throughout the whole process if getting a condo, he knew all the questions I was going to ask ahead of time with how the process went down. Going through all of the hundreds and hundreds of pages of documents, bank proceedings, what I should look out for, red flags, questionable issues.. Max looked after me as if I was one of his own siblings. We looked for probably a month or 2 before finding my own place, and it an easy process with Max here guiding on what we should do. I will definitely recommend him to anybody I know who are looking for a place of their own. read more

Max was the selling agent for the home my husband and I purchased in 2018. Through our interactions with Max, we were impressed with his skill set as a realtor. He struck us as incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market and knew the ins and outs of all processes without any hesitation. Max also maintained a professional but personable demeanor, making him a pleasure to work with. Due to this positive first impression, we decided to give Max a call in March 2020 to discuss the potential of selling our home. From the time we made that call, Max has gone above and beyond for our family. Max immediately followed up upon initial contact by quickly putting together a package of comparable comps. He took the time to answer all of our questions regarding the current state of the housing market and explained the selling process. His responses to our questions were neutral and never felt pushy; yet he was willing to give his opinion/ advice when we asked him, which was also much appreciated. When we decided to give Max the OK to list our home, he was supportive and flexible with our time frame, as we were weeks away from having a baby. This was also when COVID-19 started ramping up, so I was initially weary to allow buyers in the home while we were still living in it. However, Max went above and beyond to make many adjustments during this time that made our family feel comfortable. -Before our home hit the market, Max scheduled his professional photographer to take 3D photos of our home and to create a virtual tour. Because of these outstanding photos and virtual tour, our home was viewed more often than other homes in the area, making it a "hot home" on Redfin & similar platforms. This allowed us to receive many offers and enter escrow within only 10 days. -When showing the home to buyers per appointment, Max always followed the appropriate COVID-19 protocols including wearing masks, gloves, and shoe coverings at all times. He screened each applicant to make sure they had viewed the virtual tour first. It was also impressive that he was present for every appointment to make sure that all guests followed the protocols while in the home. He also provided all materials that we needed. Him facilitating this relieved an immense amount of worry for me. -In escrow, Max stayed in close contact with the buyer's relator and the escrow company. We never had to wonder what was going on; Max provided us with updates immediately. In addition, he also went above and beyond to schedule contractors to come to our home for repair quotes. His close knit connections with others helped take a lot of work off of our backs. After the close of escrow, Max did not stop there. Max and Kate helped us by taking their time to drop off moving supplies at our house, updating us daily with our new property search, and even physically assisting us with touring potential new homes. What we loved most about Max was that he was accessible to us at all times. Not only did he help sell our home at a fast pace, he was able to establish my family's trust. Max is one of the most hard working individuals we have met and he is truly one of a kind! read more

Our experience with Max and Cathy was the best anyone could hope for. With their aggressive advertising we had an offer on our home at their first Open House. We closed 30 days later. It was a whirlwind and Cathy was there every step of the way with us. I was a bit of a nuisance, constantly asking (like over and over again) about dates and inspections. Cathy was patient and kind at every turn. read more

Max and Kate were WONDERFUL to work with! My wife and I were in the market for our first home and Max guided us from start to finish. He was our rock that we leaned on and was with us every step of the way. Whenever we needed him, he was there. He really understands customer service. I can't recommend Max and Kate enough. Thank you, guys! read more