I recently sold a commercial property in Big Bear Lake and used Melissa Evans-Gray of Keller…read moreWilliams Big Bear, a part of Team Rahill (Rahill Real Estate Group) to represent me. Melissa is a delight to work with. She is super responsive, and she knows her stuff. There were a lot of "hoops" to jump through in the sale of a commercial property, and she led me through them with competence. That includes coming up with solutions and executing them when we ran into stumbling blocks from either the city, the county, or even the buyer. I have used Melissa and her colleagues at Team Rahill multiple times now for both commercial and residential purposes and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended!

We were lucky enough to partner with Rahill's agent Destiney to purchase a second home in Lake…read moreArrowhead. Destiney was thorough, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile, with so many examples, including meeting an electrician at the house on our behalf, bringing by cookies, or laundering our bed linens on move-in day! Destiney is knowledgeable, down to earth, and was committed to our success in the home buying process. She was patient in awaiting our approval for funding, relentless in negotiating on our behalf, and was EVEN willing to take a commission cut if needed to ensure that our deal was closed. We're so thankful to have worked with Destiney and would strongly recommend her to any home buyer!

Absolutely seamless experience from start to finish! Uptown Escrow Services made our home buying…read moreprocess incredibly smooth. They were professional, communication was top-notch, and they consistently went above and beyond. Highly recommend!

Having rock star realtor John Lassak III with Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty that I trusted…read moreimplicitly, he said that Uptown Escrow was the only office he liked to use on the mountain. Well, he was spot on! I worked with Jill who was the Gold Standard of service to my needs. When I had a question and emailed or called her, she got back to me immediately with the answers I needed. When it came to filling out a form I had trouble with, her patience was above and beyond what i deserved and she stayed with me until it was completed correctly. The only surprises I had were pleasant ones with a smooth closing that came on time in only 17 days! Thank you, Uptown Escrow Services, and thank you, Jill!!

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

Barry and Sierra set the bar to how a real estate agent should be. they have vast knowledge and…read moreinvaluable advice, they have saved me a lot of money and were on top of things throughout the whole process. if you are looking for a piece of mind Barry and Sierra are the solution!

Excellent agency to work with, very professional and experienced at what they do. My agent,…read moreRachelle, was very personable and friendly, extremely responsive and kept everything moving along quickly, and made they entire process easy peasy. Highly recommend working with Rachelle or anyone at Re/Max Lakeside!

Went looking for a cabin in the mountains! I was fortunate to have made contact with Tony…read moreLeonhardt, Realtor at Mountain Country Realty. Here is a man who knows the mountain! Lives and works in Lake Arrowhead/Crestline area. Found my first special house with him...Lovely Cabin and it was a fast transaction....He REALLY made it Happen......Then the list of contacts he gave me to help me make the changes I wanted.....such nice professionals.....carpenter, landscaping and so many more....he is a wealth of information and very energetic and ready to get the job done for YOU! Thanks Tony.....KUDOS

We purchased an investment property in Crestline, and Meagan Zuniga was awesome. She always replied…read morepromptly, and was extremely transparent, friendly, and communicative. The process felt incredibly smooth, and she was very reliable. I would recommend her to anyone.

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!

Would highly recommend them. I received a call back the same day and quote the next day. The…read moresurvey was done within a week. The staff was professional and courteous.

Spoke briefly with Brad and or assistant. Obviously very busy and gave a frustrated answer…read more Provided extremely high quote without asking for information. Said he could provide a quote if I was a serious home buyer. Glad that he is busy and answered call directly. We prefer to give our money to local businesses....a friendly hello or how can we help is always welcomed. I will definitely call again and allow for a different outcome. Thanks Brad for doing your part in helping new home buyers and hopefully making their dream come true.

Avoid Brian at all costs , he is an arrogant , condescending & rude Realtor . Discussed listing my…read morecabin with him and he thought so highly of himself it almost made me throw up . Go for the humble nice realtor if your goin g to list

BE CAREFUL. This review was very difficult to write, but felt important to acknowledge for those…read moreconsidering working with Brian. Ironically, I bought a house from Brian 6 months ago and had a good experience. The house is great, and outside of his delayed replies that pushed the timeline back, things went well overall. However, that's when everything turned. Brian asked to stay to rent storage and it's been miserable. I never imagined 6mo later he would be the only tenant I've ever had who never pays on time, ignores 90% of contact attempts, and worst of all refuses to leave. We have repeatedly told him we have a signed lease for his space and implored him to leave, and even after 4mo straight of that, he refuses. I have tenants who signed leases waiting and upset as a result, and this is causing direct damage to my business and the relationships within. Brian is a good realtor and also very knowledgeable, like dozens of realtors on the mountain and thousands within CA. But my unique perspective has taught me that while he smiles and assures you he'll offer 5-star service, that's the side motivated by his 4-5 figure commission. When his behavior is instead influenced by ethics or character, rather than his commission. he seemingly behaves and treats people far differently. At one point when my frustration and anxiety had reached a boiling point and I told him to be professional and get out because my tenants are waiting, he reminded me of how powerful he is as a 25+ year realtor and told me he will leave on his time, not mine. I steer clear of people like this in business and in my life as best I can (albeit unsuccessfully here), and I suggest you consider doing the same.

My wife and I were impressed with Barry's knowledge of Lake Arrowhead and the properties he showed…read moreus. Barry sold us our commercial property www.lakearrowheadtattoo.com and a couple years later our dream home! Barry made it easy for us to buy a house with his patience and expertise! Seriously honest and straight forward, he will be selling us our next property if we so decide to buy again! Thank you for helping our dreams come true.

We don't live in the area and Barry helped us not only find the PERFECT house for us he also…read moreintroduced us to many many fantastic pieces of info as we got to know the community. Highly recommended!