Having used the Metropolitan Group's services for the purchase of my second home, I considered the…read moreexperience to be leaps and bounds more pleasant than the first. Curt Toyer, especially, who I believe is the owner, was the ideal facilitator for what could otherwise be a painful experience. Here's why: The search: We spent 4-5 months looking for the right place during a time of very low inventory. During that time, Curt was consistent about choosing ideal homes for use, or responding to something that we liked on "the list." It's not unusual to have an agent tire or get hasty about this long-winded process, but Curt was honest: He'd tell us if a home didn't have "good bones," or if there was something off, even if we hadn't noticed it. He attended to all our requests in a wonderful manner, even if after a long day, we wanted to go back and look at property #1 again! The Offer: Well, there were multiple of those. But Curt was cautious, conscientious, and strong when he had to be throughout the bidding and countering process. We never felt compelled or uncomfortable, (he tended to short sales, counteroffers, etc) and I believe that it paid off. Escrow: This was my favorite part. Curt represented us dutifully during inspections (he was there!), and kept us in the loop during every single strategic move or transaction that took place. Did I mention he also introduced us to a mortgage broker who got us through escrow in three weeks, low rate in tact? Post Move-In: To this day (it's been 1.5 months), Curt Toyer follows up on us, asking how we're doing in our new home - he even offered and took the time to walk me through the necessary steps to turn my first property into a rental (contracts, lease agreements, screening, etc.)! In his office, no less! It's the little things that Curt did that assure that he's got a customer for life.

Curt Toyer made my first-time home buying experience incredibly easy and not at all stressful! I…read morehad no idea what to expect other than a lot of anxiety and stress, because that's what friends had led me to believe. Curt met with me to go over what I was looking for and my price range (he even gave me a great recommendation on a mortgage lender!). Then he not only set me up to receive emails automatically with new listings, but he'd follow up with me if he saw a great listing before I did. His experience was incredibly helpful because he'd often know a property or building from having worked with a nearby client before. If he saw any red flags, he'd let me know, just as he did when he thought a property was going to go quickly. I had a ton of questions and he was incredibly patient with each and every one. When we found "the one," he wisely counseled me through the process and timing of writing the offer and then making a counter to the seller. At every turn he'd give me his thoughts, but always supported what I wanted to do. When things did start to get a little nuts right at closing, he stepped in with the escrow company to make sure everything got done. Curt Toyer is a wise and caring professional and I strongly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

My wife and I are small-time investors and have done many purchase and refinancing loans over the…read morelast twenty years. Raul and his team are by far, the best we have worked with. Monica, Amanda, Bri and Naja have all gone above and beyond in helping us complete our most recent refi's (three). Veronica, their notary is also very good in going over our loan documents prior to signing, an important aspect of loan signing. The whole team make the loan process simple and straightforward. Because we are so comfortable and trust Raul with our mortgage needs, we have recommended him to our son who is now working with Raul in doing a cash-out refi to purchase thier 2nd home in Texas. We will definitely be contacting Raul and his team again when our daughter is ready to purchase her 1st home. Raul is even there for us after the transactions are completed with his office get-togethers for all his past clients, something we've never seen with any other lender. We highly recommend Raul & the Patriot Homes team for all your mortgage needs. Thank you, A. Haro

We closed escrow on our home in April of 2023, interest rates are higher but our lender went above…read moreand beyond to get us the best rate. This was not the first time we used patriot home loans, we used them multiple times, for home buying and refinancing. They supported us every step of the way, answering questions with phone calls not just texts which I appreciated. Although the home buying process can be daunting they made it easier.

I've used Luke and Todd for several real estate adventures. They are extremely knowledgeable and…read moreresourceful. They have great experience in first timers, second home, rentals, home remodeling, and flipping which helps in the process of selling and buying. They keep up on the industry ins and outs and whether you're buying, selling or just looking, give them a call and they will help you out. Thanks guys look forward to the next one.

It was our first time buying a home and I was very nervous because I hate committing to such a big…read moreinvestment. We had some family and friends who do real estate, show us a few places, but they seemed to want to do the least work and expect the most pay. We magically got a referral from a coworker who just bought a home and introduced us to Luke and Todd. They are the most honest and hardworking people ever. They listen to what you want and they make sure they deliver no matter what! They were never pushy, always patient. Luke is always quick to answer any questions any hour of the day/night. They helped us purchase our dream home at a good price! 5 bedrooms with a pool in our backyard. Even after purchasing our home, our relationship did not end. If there was a problem or if I had a question, they were always happy to help without hesitation. I've never thought I'd own a home, but they helped make it happen. Thank you. I highly recommend them! I refer them to all my family and friends when they are home shopping!

If I could give a million star rating I would!!…read more We had been applying with one lender and another since January 2022. Some of the initial lenders would make the initial contact and then drop us off their radar and from the others we would simply not hear back from them. After some online searches I found Anita and her team. I submitted an inquiry and Anita quickly reached back out to me, ensured that her team would take care of us and let me know that I could call her or her team with any questions or concerns we might have. I immediately realized that her team would be the lender that would get us ready for our home search. We began the underwriting process and their dashboard made it extremely easy to upload and sign documents. Very user friendly! I had a ton of questions and would keep reaching out to Anita and she would gladly provide her recommendation and feedback. After about a week or so, I had reached out to her again and let her know that we needed a new agent and then she recommended us to an amazing realtor, Veronica Morin. We went on one day of showings (it was a Monday). Then, that same week on Wednesday, we submitted an offer on a house and by Thursday of the same week we were in escrow. I give credit to Anita's team which had us ready to close escrow in 17 days and also Veronica's constant communication with the seller's agent for getting us our home in such a quick and painless process. Special shout out to Anita's team who would constantly call for updates and reminders to help us stay on top of our escrow process! Really appreciated that I could call them for any updates and go the extra mile to ensure nothing got delayed with escrow. If we wouldn't have documents or something was missing, he would make the necessary calls and get the ball moving again. Truly appreciate Cardinal Financial for taking care of us the whole way through and not just seeing us as another job. My wife and I extremely recommend them for your home buying needs!

Where do I even start?!? First and foremost Anita and her team always knock it out of the park and…read morego above and beyond what is expected! Secondly, this is the second time Anita and her team have helped us with our home buying mission! With our first home it seemed so fair fetched but somehow she walked us through it and made home ownership a reality! Now 3 years later as we looked for our forever home, Anita was right by our side, making our dreams come true! I am a worrier by nature and Anita and her team were able to walk me through ever step and answer ever question no matter the time or place! Words cannot express my gratitude to this amazing team and if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. If I ever need to buy another home (hopefully not in the near future), I know Anita and her team will be there to continue to support me!! If your looking to buy or refinance, this is truly the team you need to turn to!! Thank you so much for putting up with my crazy, calming me down, helping me understand and getting me through ever step!!! Forever grateful !!!

Lost quite a bit of money throughout the buying process with this company. They made a referral to…read moremy loan officer for a realtor with little experience and thought it'd be best to avoid being transparent with me initially about the realtor's experience, leading to potential overbid, excessive closing costs, and delays throughout the buying process. I would not go with this company.

Derek and D'Angelo Barksdale are Professional, Trustworthy, Friendly and they handle All issues…read morequickly, with a Quality Team- I Highly recommend this company..

We'd been casually looking for a home toward the end of 2024, knowing we needed more space since we…read moreboth work from home. I had actually worked with Sam back in 2018 when I bought my first condo, and as someone who was navigating that process alone for the first time, I appreciated how patient and knowledgeable he was. So when it came time for my husband and me to buy a home together, I knew right away I wanted to work with Sam again. What we appreciated most was Sam's steady presence throughout the process. He never pressured us, and he was incredibly patient as we figured out what we really wanted (which changed more than once). He answered every question we threw at him, and always offered a balanced perspective - bringing up things we might not have considered while still giving us space to come to our own decisions. Even when our first two offers didn't work out, he encouraged us to keep going and helped us stay grounded. It's clear he truly had our best interests in mind, and that trust made all the difference. His communication was consistent and thorough, and his deep knowledge of the San Diego area helped us feel confident every step of the way. Sam is also fast. We saw our dream home, put an offer right after the first and only open house and closed within 21 days. Pretty impressive! If you're buying or selling a home, our biggest piece of advice is to work with someone you genuinely trust - someone who listens, communicates well, and doesn't treat the process like a transaction. For us, that was Sam. We are so grateful and absolutely love our new home! Jess, Kirk, Odie

Sam and Golden Empire Realty made the selling of our home in Santee easy. He has a great demeanor…read moreand his knowledge of the market is second to none. He was willing to answer all of our questions at any time and worked hard to find the right buyer. Overall, our experience was fantastic and we are so glad we chose Golden Empire Realty!

When my fiancé and I decided to start the home-buying process, we weren't sure where to begin…read more Andre guided us from start to finish, which as first time homebuyers, was so helpful. The loan process was naturally confusing, but with Andre's explanations and patience, we felt comfortable and excited! Andre made us feel less stressed when making decisions and truly took the time to explain every step along the way. He seriously was only ever a phone call or text away. Andre is amazing! I would recommend him to anyone looking to start the loan or home-buying process. 10/10!

Let me start by saying, I am not one to write reviews but I definitely appreciate when people write…read morereviews regarding a service where someone went above and beyond, and that is why I am writing one. Buying a house for the first time can definitely be a super intimidating process. The process of getting a loan and finding a payment that works into your budget can be an overwhelming experience. With over 26 years of experience in loans, Andre's expertise truly guided us through this process. He was extremely patient, kind, professional, and time-sensitive throughout the entire process. It is rare in the professional world to find someone who gets the ball rolling as quickly and with gazelle-intensity as Andre does. Andre was extremely transparent and honest throughout the whole process and got things done in an extremely time-efficient manner. Andre is the kind of team player that you want on your side of the transaction, as he frequently is the first one to follow up on your loan before anyone else is able to in order to ensure that the process rolls smoothly and quickly. Our loan had some pretty aggressive deadlines, and Andre exceeded those deadlines and got things turned around immediately. As a first-time homebuyer, Andre answered all of our questions with patience and with kindness, something that is rare to find in today's world. We are absolutely thrilled with the service Andre was able to provide to us!

Experienced, Honest, & Dependable. Kevin and his commercial salesperson Erika are the best!…read more Professional and great to work with from start to finish. They provided what we needed and delivered with an honest and forthright solution. Kevin definitely has a passion for what he does and you can tell his team love their job and the services they provide.

like i said before, do not use this company for property management. they will bleed you dry with…read morefees fees fees and then lie too you. you been warned. i changed to ziprent.com. they are excellent. you get everything for a flat $100/month. kevin can't come any where close to this quality. don't do business with someone who lies! i even had to file a complaint with the department of real estate.