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Michelle Calkins  - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty - My newest head shot from 2018!

Michelle Calkins - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty

5.0(44 reviews)
6.6 km

Michelle is amazing: your search for the best real estate agent ends with Michelle! I interviewed…read moremultiple real estate agents and Michelle stood out above and beyond as being the clear best! Michelle knows the market really well - she has a great pulse for what is going on, what each of the sub-neighborhoods are like, other lake/Association issues that might effect purchasing and selling, etc. Another great thing about Michelle as a buyer's agent is that she doesn't rush you into a home just so she can get a commission - I love how Michelle will point out negatives in a home that I might not notice (like deferred maintenance, water damage, etc. that I would not have noticed) because she truly is looking out for you and not just trying to quickly close a deal. Michelle truly cares about finding you the best home and will even wait months & months (or even years like she did with us!) and never complain about touring tons of homes with you until you find what is the best fit and checks all of your boxes. Michelle makes it her mission to find her clients their perfect home - and never settle! So here's the thing: I have an intense attention to detail PLUS I've had a real estate license for two-decades, so I have way high expectations when selecting a real estate agent to represent me and Michelle has exceeded all of my incredibly high expectations! I really appreciated how Michelle would photograph or video a home for me if one came on the market while I was out of town and couldn't make it up to Lake Arrowhead to view it - that is just one example of how caring she is! I also love how detail oriented & attentive Michelle is and she truly has your best interests in mind! We appreciate Michelle's experience and great judgment on if a property will be a good fit. Michelle also has studied interior design so she has a great eye for what would go well in a home you buy and for staging homes she sells. Michelle doesn't do anything less than amazing - all of her photos, marketing, pricing, everything is top notch! As a seller's agent she portrays your home in the best possible light and is really incredible at marketing. Michelle is an above and beyond agent! Even after the close of your home, Michelle has a great network of contractors that she can refer you to for maintenance or upgrades for your home. Everyone Michelle has referred me to has been top notch! Also, Michelle is just a super cool person - I enjoy spending time with her and during the process of finding us our ideal home she has become a friend! In addition to being privileged to work with the best real estate agent on the mountain, I just enjoy hanging out with Michelle! If the little details matter to you and you want an agent who you feel truly has your back & best interests in mind - then Michelle is the agent for you. We couldn't be happier with our experience because she found and secured us our dream home - and I gained a friend in the process!

We purchased a home in Lake Arrowhead this past October (2020) and Michelle was our agent. I…read morealready had a sense it was a competitive market and we couldn't afford to get into bidding wars so I knew we had to select the best agent possible to work for us. I did a lot of online research and sleuthing, a lot of the other agents in L/A seemed 'typical & vanilla', what I liked about Michelle was the way she put herself out there online, and appeared to have an excellent working knowledge of the area. We locked in Michelle immediately to begin our hunt. In a matter of weeks we saw over 20 places in Lake Arrowhead and Michelle was brutally honest at times, feelings had to be put aside as I realized that she wasn't just trying to get us into 'any' house and get us off her books, she didn't want to see us over pay or end up with something that needed more 'fixing' (hello, lipstick on a pig) than we could afford. After a number of weeks and many trips to Lake Arrowhead we found the right place for us, escrow was super smooth, Michelle and her team stayed in close contact through the entire process (much more enjoyable than our first home buying experience) We closed early. But here's the real magic with Michelle, she gave us SO MUCH intel on Lake Arrowhead, the pro's the con's and the how's and the when's on how to thrive and survive in Lake Arrowhead. We have friends that moved here 18-month before us and my Wife (Janeva) and I are informing them on things about Lake Arrowhead, on top of that we had new neighbors move in recently near us as a snow storm hit, and they were completely unprepared, their agent gave them no intel at all on the area. Michelle not only helped us secure our home that we absolutely love, but she gave us a head start to mountain living that has us years ahead of others. If you're serious about wanting to buy OR sell a property in Lake Arrowhead you would be a fool to not use Michelle, you will need to be realistic though as she'll most certainly be real with you. Thanks Michelle - th

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Michelle Calkins  - Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty - 2018 Head Shot

2018 Head Shot

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Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - Give me a rainy day by the fireside any day!

Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker

5.0(48 reviews)
6.4 km

Every agent told us to list lower. Simone told us to list higher - and she was right. Sold for full…read moreasking in 45 days, less than half the market average of ~4 months. We interviewed four of the top agents in Lake Arrowhead and asked them all the same questions. Most pushed us to price about 10% below where we ended up, focused on what buyers might not like. Simone was the only true straight shooter - honest, candid, no overselling. She saw the best in our home, came in higher than anyone else, and backed it with real data and comps. The result? We sold for exactly our list price (rare up here) in 45 days. She ran multiple open houses when other agents insisted they don't work on the mountain. Our buyer came from one of them. On top of that, Simone staged thoughtful touches (even new bedding to neutralize the rooms), and her photographer gave our listing a genuinely artistic look - the photos made the place shine! We were living in the home with our six-month-old and two cats, and Simone was intentional about setting expectations with buyers and working around our schedule. Her assistant was fantastic, and her whole team was a joy. As first-time sellers, what mattered most was how she prepped us - decisive when we needed it, clear about tradeoffs, never sugarcoating, and a sharp negotiator who made sure we were never blindsided by a buyer's request. If you're worried about picking the wrong agent, Simone is your answer. She minimizes risk, maximizes return, and is a true partner start to finish. Save yourself the headache of interviewing a dozen agents - we did that work for you. Simone and her team are the best on the mountain!

Where do I start... I will try to keep my book short. There are so many incredible things to say…read moreabout Simone! We had a real estate agent back out of showing us property because it was snowing. We drove around and Simone was holding an open house. I said, that is someone with tenacity. We walked up a huge hill where we met Simone and from that day forward she was the most kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, responsive, and thorough real estate agent we could ever ask for from start to finish. Even on the first home, we put an offer in went through all the inspections and it fell out. Simone never gave up and she found us the absolute perfect house! Not once did she ever have an attitude or show frustration of any kind through any of the transactions. She always had a sincere smile and only wanted what was best for us. I wish I could give her 10 stars, she deserves it! Simone has our highest recommendation!

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Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - Love our local coffee shops!

Love our local coffee shops!

Simone Knepper - Coldwell Banker - New Sky Forest residents, Lori and Scott McKenna. We LOVE our new cabin!

New Sky Forest residents, Lori and Scott McKenna. We LOVE our new cabin!

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Sky High Cabins - Ballentine Lake Lodge

Sky High Cabins

4.4(13 reviews)
36.1 km
Locally owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

We had a fantastic experience! Brandon, Leanne, and the entire team were absolutely wonderful to…read morework with. They were incredibly helpful, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and providing a great experience. I would definitely recommend staying with this team and would happily book with them again! Great communication, great service, and an overall excellent experience.

I booked the "Home in Big Bear" at Sky High Cabins through Airbnb and I am leaving a review based…read moreon my experience. The home is in a nice area of Big Bear Lake and looked beautiful in the listing photos. Unfortunately, our experience was very different, particularly regarding cleanliness and comfort. We found ants around the kitchen sink, on the counter, inside board games, on the floor, and even a dead ant in the refrigerator. We also found live spiders in the bathroom and dead flies on the floor and stairs. The master bathroom shower curtain had visible mold spots. The home was also uncomfortably warm during our summer stay, making it difficult to sleep. The downstairs game room AC worked well, but the upstairs remained very warm despite setting the thermostat to 73F. There were stains on the living room sofa and scuff marks and dirt on the walls and doors. Due to the overall cleanliness concerns, we chose not to use the hot tub. Overall, the location was nice, but the cleanliness issues, insects, mold, and inadequate cooling significantly impacted our stay.

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Sky High Cabins - Sky High Mountain Lodge

Sky High Mountain Lodge

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Thrifty Plumbing and Heating

Thrifty Plumbing and Heating

4.3(45 reviews)
2.0 km
Locally owned & operated
On-time commitment

We used Thrifty to assess am issue with our heater blowing cold air. It was the beginning of…read morewinter, so they were understandably very busy. We were told we'd have to wait three weeks, but that was better than other places quoted. We have a fireplace, and it was beginning of November, were fine until then. The very nice scheduler said they'd put us on a list in case there was a chance to fit us in sooner. Luckily just that thing happened two weeks out. The repair man showed up on time, and was very clean, friendly, and professional. He asked thorough questions and assess the situation fully. He finds have time us we needed a new heater, but he was very honest. He did a couple of tests to be sure and found that we only needed a new thermostat. He answered all of our questions in detail and in ways that we could understand. He offered to install thermostat for free if we ordered through him. Otherwise, he said it was so very simple to do we can do ourselves, and he even showed us how and sent us detailed explanation on how to do it with one we would go buy ourselves. He offered advice on thermostat types and brands. Definitely will use again!

Had a horrible experience with this company. Was grossly overcharged by the plumber that showed up…read more When I called to dispute charges with manger or owner I was told they would touch base with worker and get right back to me. Never heard back left a couple messages. Then noticed the check had been cashed. Never to hear from them again. Definitely a swindlers way of handling business. I would never recommend this company for any repairs or services. There are plenty of other options. Anyone taking advantage over someone in a predicament is far from honest or worth doing any kind of business with. *had to pick a rating so chose 1 star otherwise I'd give it zero ratings!!

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Thrifty Plumbing and Heating - We had a whole pretzel hooked up to the main

We had a whole pretzel hooked up to the main

Thrifty Plumbing and Heating
Thrifty Plumbing and Heating

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The North Shore Inn - Our cozy warm room

The North Shore Inn

4.4(170 reviews)
1.1 km
•$$

We had a beautiful balcony view overlooking the lake and trees. The location was perfect--right…read morenext to Toni's Mexican Restaurant and within walking distance of a grocery store, McDonald's, and several cute shops and bars. It's directly across the street from Lake Gregory, making it incredibly convenient; just park in your parking spot at the North Shore Inn and walk over. The room was clean, cozy, and even included some snacks. We had a very comfortable stay and no complaints at all. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

This is my first time visited Crestline and The North Shore Inn.It was a quick one night getaway…read moreand we sure had a great time. We got the one bedroom suite upstair.It was a cute and cozy room.Come with full size fridge,full kitchen and fireplace (They do not allow you to bring your own logs and they provided a Duraflame fire log that will basically last a longtime) Separate living room with balcony connecting bedroom and living room. Bathroom was big and clean.If you like vintage vibe type of room you'll love this place but if you expect the modern type of room this might not be the place for you.The pillows were comfy and it's more than enough for 2 people but the mattress was quite too soft for us but we didn't woke up with a back pain or anything and we had a good night sleep. They have parking in the back of the building. Location was perfect! Close to everything.You can walk to the market and the lake was across the street! Perfect. If you're looking for a place to stay in Crestline and you love vintage vibe.This is the place for you.

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The North Shore Inn - Fireplace in our room

Fireplace in our room

The North Shore Inn - Nice and clean bathroom

Nice and clean bathroom

The North Shore Inn - Living room with fireplace

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Living room with fireplace

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