If you are buying or selling real estate, you want Lauren Narozniak. I am the "type A precise details and deep dive questions" sort of person. My wife is the "feels and fashion" side of our equation. Despite this, we both found Lauren to be an absolute dream. She was communicative and available throughout and we never had to wait for a reply. She met us in person without hesitation whenever asked. Her sense not only of the housing market but also more esoteric matters like how to interpret seller actions and asks spoke volumes about her experience and professionalism. We had to move quickly on our offer and she facilitated a next day negotiation and acceptance that had to be seen to be believed. Perhaps the most impressive aspect was when it came to home inspection and she correctly predicted (and explained) all of the items that would appear on the ultimate report... and then negotiated the seller corrections we felt were needed. Through this process we felt we were Lauren's # 1 priority, and no matter what came up, she would have it handled. Our purchase experience could safely be described as a Cinderella story with how quickly and easily (and under market!) it went. If that's true, Lauren Narozniak is our Fairy Godmother! read more

Tami Pardee and her staff were extremely professional, supportive and helpful in all aspects of the sale process from the beginning until the end. They were positive, friendly and resilient even during difficulties we encountered because of Covid and the resulting adverse local market conditions. Tami and her team were creative, and she leveraged her extensive resources, local market knowledge & contacts when needed. They went above and beyond to resolve issues and support us. They have the capabilities to successfully deal with complexity, and anything that might be encountered. They very much earned their fees, and created win-wins with their negotiation approach. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to sell her/his home! read more

We have done 6 transactions with Pardee Properties and there is no one like them in the business! It is a full service relationship from the beginning to the end. Other then the local homes we used them for, We also bought a few income properties outside of Los Angeles, in Ventura, Woodland Hills and Long Beach. Their team would drive miles and hours back and forth to all of these meetings, showings, walk throughs, inspections, etc with such professionalism and ease. They truly made us feel like they were taking care of their family and nothing was out of their way or to small for them to represent. I have had the experience of using other realtors and there is a reason Pardee is #1 because they give you the white glove service. Tami, Kerry Ann, Matt, Paige, Sam, Penny are the ones i have had the pleasure of working with and they all have become like family. It's a very stressful time in your life but Pardee makes it as seamless as possible. Thank you Team Pardee, you have been our Light, Peace and love in this crazy tinseltown we call home. read more

I contacted Pardee Properties to discuss selling my Venice townhouse after seeing other success stories in the area. Tami and Paige quickly set up a meeting to discuss the current market, my property and strategies for marketing my home. Tami and Paige were very knowledgeable, it was clear they had the experience and local expertise that made for a perfect fit in marketing my home. Pardee Properties acted as a full service which fit my needs perfectly since I was living in a different state while my home was listed for sale. Team Tami handled the entire process from start to finish including setting up an marketing launch timeline, recommending an amazing staging company, working with the staging company to stage my home on a very short timeline, launching a broad marketing campaign which directly resulted in very successful open houses with a lot of interest, handling private follow-up showings, and so much more. I know first hand the difference between what listing my home with Team Tami at Pardee Properties results in versus another large competitor and have to strongly recommend Pardee Properties after the amazing experience I had with selling my home. You aren't just getting a single agent when it comes to working with Team Tami at Pardee Properties, you really do have an entire team working for you and from my experience they are a very hard working team that will deliver for you. Lastly, personality can make a huge difference in a working relationship and even getting the deal done. I want to really emphasize how much I really enjoyed working with everyone on Team Tami at Pardee Properties especially Tami and Paige simply because they have personalities that really make you feel comfortable and confident they will deliver for you. I hope this very honest review of selling my home with Pardee Properties has helped you and the results speak for themselves. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/605-Vernon-Ave-1-Venice-CA-90291/20451623_zpid read more

I worked with Lauren over several months when I was looking to buy a condo in the westside of LA. She has very deep knowledge and insight into the housing/condo market in LA. She also helped me understand the home-buying process by explaining complex things in simple terms. I found it easy to communicate with Lauren. She is very responsive and always on top of her things. She planned multiple showings for me and she also found the property I ended up buying finally! We were able to close well in advance of the initial estimated closing date, thanks to Lauren's phenomenal help and amazing work ethic! read more

Katie Pardee of Pardee properties helped us sell our primary home recently. She also helped us purchase this same property over seven years ago and in addition to that she was our agent in purchasing an investment property a few years ago. We were truly working with Team Pardee. Katie was our main point of contact, but I feel like we had an entire office helping us through the process. Katie and Kelly Anne were very effective at helping us price the property appropriately for a quick, but properly valued sale, and they also helped us navigate the negotiation process. We are very satisfied with the outcome. Thanks, Team Pardee! read more

My brother and I sold two homes in Mar Vista through Pardee Properties and I could not be more pleased with the results and the service they provided. Kerry Sullivan was our agent. She was available, responsive, knowledgeable and so helpful in thinking through the options. She has a great sense of humor which is always a plus. Her team of Eric, Lisa and Sam were also invaluable in this process. Eric, especially pulled me through all the computer based document processing with patience and humor. I was pretty frustrated, at times. In summary, Kerry and her team are wonderful. You can't go wrong if you choose to work with them. read more

I was a very fortunate agent to have been able to Work with Kerry Ann Sullivan Pardee Properties in Venice, CA. From one agent to the next she represents true professionalism, and her communication skills are A+++. I was working with a first time homebuyer(s) and our transaction was smooth until matters beyond all of our control turned a little upside down. Kerry Ann stepped in calmly and professionally and we all worked together as a "family" to get matters resolved and closed, a little late, however successful closing. Thank you Kerry Ann ~ this would not have been possible if you were not "Head Capt of the troubled Ship" that finished in FIRST PLACE. Linda D'Ambrosi Vista Sothebys International Real Estate Rollong Hills Estates #01404613 read more

Lauren is very responsive, knowledgeable and well connected. A great agent for first time homebuyers. She does not overwhelm you with the process, takes your needs into consideration and stays optimistic throughout. You feel very well represented. We love our new home! We would easily recommend Lauren to anyone who is looking for a stress free home buying experience. David & Janet read more

Tami Pardee and her team were simply fantastic.   From the very informative first call with Tami and Paige which gave us the utmost confidence, to the incredibly smooth offer process with Samantha, to the absolutely phenomenal closing process with Greg, Tami and her team were off the charts.   To give some context to this review, before we listed our house with Tami, our house had been on the market for over two months with another realtor with very little activity.  But once Tami and her team got on the case, it was GAME ON!  They suggested several staging companies whose style would be appropriate for our home, and once the house was staged, they brought in their incredible photographer whose photos of our house just sang.  And from there, we had significant interest and a very strong offer IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK! One thing we learned in selling our home is that marketing definitely does matter, and Tami's team gets their listings the best and widest exposure possible.  Their marketing muscle and photography made a significant difference in our house initially languishing for two months with another realtor versus being snapped up within a week with them.   While everyone on Tami's team was terrific, we have to give a special shout out to her "closer", Greg.  We had already moved to another state when we listed our house, so it was stressful and difficult to deal with many of the details in the closing process.  Greg truly was our savior.  He coordinated and attended all the inspections, gave us written feedback immediately after each meeting, helped get all the remaining furniture out of the house, and even returned our internet equipment to Spectrum.  Being hundreds of miles away, we honestly don't know how we would have done it all without Greg.  He truly was gold and we're so grateful to him! Learn from our experience and just go directly to Tami Pardee and her team when you decide to sell your house.  They truly are in a class by themselves. read more

I love working with Tami and everyone in her office. They are the most conscientious agents consistently that I have ever worked with, they don't miss a thing and always have their clients back. Honestly, if you want agents who will have your best interest in mind and can find the best home for you, Tami and Pardee Properties is your best bet!! read more

I highly recommend using Lauren to help you buy a home! This was our first time going through this process, and Lauren helped explain everything to us in a way that was easy to understand. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgable, and attentive. She will answer all your questions and be with you at every step of the way. We couldn't have purchased our home without her and would definitely recommend her. read more

As a first time homebuyer, the process can feel overwhelming and intimidating, but I am so grateful that Lauren Narozniak and her incredible team were by my side, walking me through all of the details, answering my questions, proactively anticipating my needs and all of our 'next steps' from day one until long as we closed. I cannot say enough about how amazing and painless this process way, but that was all due to Pardee Properties. I will use them for all of my real estates needs moving forward. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better agent to help us find our first home! Samira Izadifar is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, experienced, and most of all FUN to work with. We always felt very comfortable calling her with the simplest questions and felt like she truly cared about us and what we were looking for. We really appreciated that she would tell us what we needed to hear vs what we wanted to hear about certain properties, budgets, etc. When the paperwork got complicated, she was very patient with us and explained everything. She has great contacts in the field, she is very responsive, and thorough in every step of the process. We are so grateful we were able to work with her, and would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the LA area. read more

We absolutely loved working with Tami, Emma, Paige, Sam, Carina, and Greg on the purchase of our new home and sale of our previous home. They are attentive, incredibly knowledgable, and get things done professionally and quickly. We are so lucky to have found Pardee Properties and would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! read more

Colette Stevens from Halton Pardee + Partners helped us to buy our first house in Mar Vista. I highly recommend Colette and the whole Halton Pardee team for several reasons. Colette is very knowledgeable. In the current competitive market, it is very important to have a clever strategy to make a winning offer. Colette is professional and honest and always puts work ethics first. She never pushed us to buy a house that we did not like, instead, by highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of a house helped us to better make a final decision to whether put an offer. Colette has a lot of connections. The people she knows through the Halton Pardee network helped us significantly to facilitate the whole purchase process, from the lending process to different kinds of inspections we did. Buying the first house is a stressful process, and it is important to deal with people who are both responsive and trustworthy. Last but not least, Colette is a really cool and easy to talk person. She was always there for us, no matter how late we've called her. Although we've been living in our new home for 6 weeks now after a done deal, she is still around helping us with recommendations and other things. My wife and I are really grateful for all the help and advice Colette provides to us, and we appreciate her patience and expertise. read more

We were dreading the whole process of renovating and selling our Santa Monica home. Kerry Ann, Sam, and the rest of the Pardee team were incredibly helpful through every step of the process. They gave us great advice especially with things about we were admittedly somewhat ignorant. They listened our wants and concerns and valued our input. Even glitches that were beyond anyone's control were handled with aplomb. In the end, we got top dollar for our home and are wholly satisfied with our experience with Pardee Properties. read more

Josh and Keri are true professionals when it comes to leasing out your location. From the very beginning, they both we're super personable and looked to make sure I was happy with any deals and never put any pressure on me. I would highly recommend working with them and would recommend to my family and friends. read more

I own rental property on Windward Ave in Venice, Ca. I used the leasing team of Josh, Keri, and Suzanne. Wow!! This team is professional, expeditious, and on the ball. They know the rental market inside and outside. They are available 24/7 which is key to showing rental properties. We listed my property and within a week they photographed it and marketed it, They showed it multiple times, found a qualified tenant, and completed a smooth transaction. Hands down, they are exceptional leasing team. Thank you! Josh, Keri and Suzanne. read more

When we first started the process of selling our home and buying a new one it was on a gut feeling. But as we had only ever bought our home and had never sold one we weren't quite sure where to start. We got three different evaluations on our home from three different agents. Halton Pardee immediately stood out to us as the most professional team. They had their presentation in order and looked so comfortable talking about their business it was clear that they had the background. The most interesting thing is that they have "Buyers Agents" and "Sellers Agents." So while we were working with the wonderful Jonathan on the sale of our home we were working with Matt & Tamara on the purchase of our new home and all teams were able to work together in making sure the timing was perfect. And of course I have to shout out to John Dowd who hooked me up with this fantastic agency he works at and made sure we were getting the greatest the greatest team ever!! Another interesting thing about Halron Pardee is that none of them make commission as they are all on salary and the commission goes back to Halton Pardee. So they are not motivated by commissions and they are not trying to talk you into something or "just make the sale". They are truly there for you as both a seller and a buyer and looking our for your best interest. And lastly, they have a slew of contractors and landscapers and whatever else you may need and their concierge service puts together the schedule to have everything done for you. So if you are busy, like myself and my husband are, it takes a lot of the stress of getting your house ready for sale off your plate. Free photography, housekeeping, and their handy man for a day. Breaking it down: - Jonathan was our seller agent. He was so easy going, but professional at all times. He was honest about what he thought and we had to lean on his professional opinion a lot. He responded to text messages and answered his phone immediately all the time and put up with all our stupid questions and even our mild panic attacks and fears about selling. He was like a therapist half the time!! We had 1 open house! 1 open house and he got us asking price and helped us to lease back our home for 30 days so we could finish the buying process. He literally sold our house for us in one weekend. He got everything to us fast and walked us through anything we didn't understand. He came through with every promise he made us and even found us a buyer that we are happy to know will be living in our old home and loving it as much as we did. - Tamara and Matt were our buying agents. Halton Pardee is based in Venice and we are on the East Side. They took the extra time to do tons of research in the area and sent us homes every night they would find good options. The East Side is still turning over and if you aren't familiar with it you could end up in a bad area. They really really paid attention to that and looked for neighborhoods they thought we would like. We put in offers on two different houses and they got both of them for us (we had to drop out of the first one after inspections turned up a lot of hidden problems). They know how to write an appealing deal and so we got our home for less money than the asking and beat out several other higher offers both times! But after they got us in the door, then the teeth came out. Tamara is a shark and will get you everything you want during escrow (within reason of course). She was even making ADT throw us in free stuff when we were installing our security system just because she happened to be at the house when he was there! As a business woman myself I was thoroughly impressed and truthfully glad she was on MY side!!! Even after we moved in and we found out our water heater wasn't working she called the company who sold us the home and made them replace it with a bigger one. She was physically and emotionally here for us every step of the way. Matt has been in the business for a long time and we did end up in the neighborhood he picked out for us. He read us well and he knew the home that we found was right for us. He was tough on the deal and made sure we got into our dream home. He knew we loved this home even more than we did and made sure we got it. Now we are here and we are so thrilled to have found our forever home. We were not easy. We had fears and anxiety about the whole thing from start to finish. Occasionally unrealistic expectations, and total breakdowns, family arguments. And all of this through the busiest and most stressful time of year, the holidays. The people at Halton Pardee were simply fantastic and never made us feel stupid through any of it. They put out every fire along the way quickly and expertly and helped guide us through one of the most important life changes we have had to date. I am forever grateful for the Halton Pardee and cant wait to invite them to our housewarming! Thank you again to all. read more

I've actually never written a Yelp review before, but my experience with working with Pardee was so awful that I am compelled to do so. My fiance and I had been searching since January 2014 for a place in Marina Del Rey. It just so happened that Pardee represented many properties in the our favorite neighborhood, so we decided to join their mailing list. We had been searching Pardee property listings for 6 months (obviously not their fault, it's a tough market) until a cute property finally came through. Because we were so anxious to move, I was the first to turn in my application/financial documents. They moved forward with our application, and unfortunately I now had to work with the realtor representing the property- Kate F. She said the deposit was 2.5 months rent, and on top of that there was a $500 pet deposit. It's worth noting that pet deposits are not a separate deposit, they are to be lumped in with the overall deposit. What she was demanding of us is ILLEGAL. "Unfurnished rental unit: The total amount that the landlord requires as security cannot be more than the amount of two months' rent." - California Dept of Consumer Affairs At the time, I was completely agreeable because I didn't know my rights. Anyway, although the monthly rent was well within spec for us, the deposit was just ridiculous. Especially since we are well versed with renting in LA and two and a half months rent + pet deposit was not the "norm" as Kate put it. (Actually it was illegal, but that was an after thought). So I reached out to Kate for a time to meet at the property so we can go over things, and I figured I would negotiate the outrageous security deposit by offering to buy the furniture from the owner of the property. At the meeting, I pitched Kate F. my deal: 1 months security deposit and I buy the furniture from the owner for pretty much the amount of rent-- which I thought was a great deal. After that, it was all down hill for me and Kate. She basically said, "I thought I was getting a check today...." "The people who got their application in after you had much better finances. We are really worried about your financial situation." "You've wasted my time, I've already put so much time into closing this deal..." And so on. Dig dig dig. It's worth noting it had been 4 days, and if you were worried about our finances, you're an idiot for moving forward with a risky application. Business 101. Needless to say, we weren't a risky application, and she was just being obnoxious for negotiation purposes. Anyway, I've never been more insulted in my life, and it's especially charming that it came from a realtor at a rental property. Long story short, I'm judging Pardee primarily by my interaction with one of their realtors: unprofessional, pushy, rude, insulting, did I mention unprofessional? If I could give zero stars I would. read more

Let me start off by saying, I LOVE my new home. Couldn't have dreamed of a better place. Not only did Pardee get me my dream home, but they also got me a brand new Linus bike with a Pardee On sticker on the side when we closed. It was my first house warming present and sometimes, the little things can make a big move so much warmer. I met Sabine through a mutual friend and I started telling her about how I had been having trouble finding a home (after losing a house that I put in an offer for). She told me, (and I kid you not) "I've been known to match people with their house on the first try." She got me an appointment the next day to see the property and it was like coming home. We put in an offer the next week and in less than 10 days after she showed it to me, we closed on the property. There were 5 other offers with mine, but because of her relationships at Pardee, she was able to make sure I got the house. She was great and worked Ninja fast and I was able to move in the week before the Holidays, which was so nice to get to nest during. Sabine is a tough cookie with a big heart and she just gets people. She will fight for you when you've found "the one," and it's rare that you can feel so taken care in such a stressful situation like moving. I refer my friends to Pardee because of how easy they made the experience, so you best believe I will Pardee On indefinitely. read more

Tami Pardee sets the bar in the real estate industry and is ranked the #1 broker in Los Angeles for a reason. I had the pleasure of experiencing the true meaning of a great agent and team. Their knowledge, expertise and real estate skills are unsurpassed. I will always depend on Pardee for any real estate transaction I am involved in. I was in contract on a purchase property with all contingencies removed when an "off market deal" for the home I was selling (a previous agent brought to the table) fell apart in the 11th hour. I was hard pressed to sell my home. The "agent" who put the "off market deal together" was so inept she put me in a situation that almost cost me the home of my dreams and the good faith deposit I made for the home. A true nightmare and sharp contrast to Tami Pardee and Justin Alexander. Tami and Justin welcomed the challenge of having 2 days to sell my home. Tami and Justin had my best interest in mind first and foremost. I was 100% supported and guided through the process. Their attention to detail in drafting the terms of the deal were impeccable. Often times buyers and sellers focus on the price but i learned equally important are the terms contained within. Justin was absolutely wonderful in working with me every step of the way to insure I was informed and satisfied at every turn. He went above and beyond in many ways some of which included meeting me at inopportune times (10PM), responding to me even though it fell in the middle of him being out to dinner and he took extra special care of my 2 dogs to make sure they were not stressed when he brought potential buyers in. He even took a snapshot of them and texted it to me to show me they were ok. and the cherry on top.... they sold it for well over asking with the accepted offer coming in the day it was listed. It doesn't get better than Pardee! A class act! read more

This is a response to what Loise said on 5/6/15. Louise, First of all, 95% of what you stated had nothing to do with this issue. A few quotes from a hand full of happy people doesn't imply the people you serve are generally happy. Second, it sounds like you're saying your client told you all to risk the only offer she had in months on a property that had a serious deed restriction over a one week extension...okay sure, I really believe that too. Third, you should address the part about why Pardee didn't disclose the serious deed restriction on their advertisement for the property. read more

I worked with Cassandra and her assistant Sierra and they were AMAZING. I called to schedule and appointment on a Wednesday night and scheduled an intro call that night to chat Thursday. By Saturday, I had seen 20+ properties and was in escrow by Monday. Even through negotiations, I knew she was working to get the best deal and would recommend the best path forward with my offer. I work very fast and efficiently and they were able to keep pace with me and more! Cassandra and Sierra had very organized emails prepped with every detail I could possibly need. Expected timelines, utilities contacts, options for escrow close dates, recommendations for homeowner's insurance, interior designer, GC's (all of which have been amazing as well!) They are extremely responsive via phone, email, and text. Their attention to detail and ability to remember every last preference I have was so impressive. The easiest, most seamless process I have ever experienced. Moreover, they went above and beyond to schedule additional visits to the condo to prep for remodeling before close, coordinated with the HOA to make sure I could install a car charger immediately even down to small things like getting the call box number changed over to my phone number. There is no detail that was overlooked and her support has extended even beyond the close of escrow. I would work with them again in a heartbeat. I can trust them implicitly and know that they will represent my best interests. Not only did they help me acquire my new home, but they also made sure every step of the process was seamless as well! I could not say enough amazing things! You won't regret working with the two of them! read more

Tami and her team did an excellent job selling my grandmother's home. It was a very complicated situation plus we live eight hours away. She handled everything in a really professional straight-forward way. Realtors usually give me the hives but not Tami. Her knowledge of the real estate market helped us get top value and solve many of the issues that made the sale complicated. Thank you!!! read more

Thank you Pardee!!!! I just closed escrow on my first place, and Elizabeth at Pardee could not have been more helpful. Being my first place, I didn't know what I didn't know about the home buying experience. Elizabeth helped me thru every step of the process and I knew that I was in good hands and being looked out for. AND... they give 10% of their fee back to a charity of your choice?!?! AWESOME! I highly recommend Pardee, and look forward to working with them again in the future! read more

Tami and the team at Pardee Properties have been nothing short of amazing! They have been professional, informative, and a pure pleasure to work with. They planned a timeline to prepare our place for sale and executed in every step of the way from cleaning, staging, open house, escrow, to the sale itself. They make you feel like a VIP throughout the process and my wife and I couldn't be happier!! We highly recommend Pardee Properties to anyone who desires a class act professional agency that gets the job done! We also love the fact that 10% of the commission will be going to our daughter's elementary school and by doing so Pardee Properties is supporting the local community and other charitable causes. Thank you Tami, Emily, and the Pardee Properties Team!! read more

Tami & Company, especially Kate, were simply the best! My wife and I were very busy with our freelance film business jobs and had absolutely no time to think or worry about our home sale and Tami and Kate ushered us through the potentially tricky process, making it nearly effortless on our part. Along with the generous personal one on one attention we got Tami also utilized the professional expertise of her entire office/team to help us sell our home. This is first class, all pro service at it's best. In short we were very impressed! Thanks Tami, Kate & Team! read more

We love Tami Pardee! If you are looking for a broker who will market your house and get you top dollar, she is your gal. We recently sold our house in Venice where every other broker told us we would not get the sale price we wanted for it. Now we've set the price for our street. ;) Tami is very experienced at what she does, savvy, confident and has a great team to back her. What we loved about her the most is that she was always looking out for our family every step of the way. Though we had a complicated sale, she was not fazed by it but instead was relentless in finding the right buyers who could close and go the distance with us. We made the right decision choosing Tami to represent us and we highly recommend her. read more

Tami is a very intelligent highly motivated and knowledgeable realtor. Kerry Ann is right there with her. They said they would get our house sold and they did. We are very happy with the Pardee team and would highly recommend them. Thanks all for a great job. C and A read more

At the end of 2016 my wife and I decided we wanted to sell our East Side home of 8 years and find a new place that better fit our work needs and lifestyle. As we all know over the period of 10 years in LA many things do change. My wife had been child hood friends with John Dowd at Halton Pardee and said if we were going to sell and subsequently buy, we should talk to him. That being said we did our due diligence and interviewed multiple realtors /companies. First off, why Halton Pardee? Simply put my wife and I are extremely busy. The idea that we would have a selling agent and a buying agent working with us to make the transition as easy as possible was a perfect fit. Secondly, on the selling front, they have many contacts for contractors they trust and will do all the leg work to get quotes for the touch ups you may need to do before you go to market. Again so so easy. Furthermore it's just the numbers they have to show. They sell homes faster and at a higher price than the competition. So we moved forward. We were assigned Jonathan Pearson on the selling front. He quickly got us the quotes we needed and helped us decide if we should go straight to market or do some renovations. In the end we did the minimum work to get on the market ASAP. He was right. Every step of the way Jonathan was there to assist us and work around our schedules. No lock boxes would be set up. If a prospective buyer was at our house so was the listing agent. That is a luxury most East Side companies will lot provide. We were on the maker within 3 weeks and we sold after just 2 open houses. Signed contracts within 1.5 weeks! Jonathan Pearson and his partner Todd were absolutely amazing. Professional and always had our best interest at heart. He was never pushy and always put the ball in our court based on his personal experience and knowledge. Trust me you want to work with Jonathan. Now for the buying side! The is one of the best parts of Halton Pardee. While our house was going to market we were already looking for our new home. We had the joy of working with Tamara Mattox and Matt Freeman. I can tell you buying agents are not all alike. The last time I bought my first home in LA it was TERRIBLE. Absolutely the worst. My agent from Remax could care less and I was doing all of the leg work. Our must haves were laid out but our desired location was up in the air. Tamara/Matt started shooting us new listings within hours of them going to market. The first time we met Tamara was at a house in Highland Park. Very quickly my wife and I realized she was a great fit for us. Professional, funny and a complete advocate for what we wanted. The next day we met Matt and he set up a private tour for us of many neighborhoods to see what areas we liked and the "bang for your buck." Quickly we loved Eagle Rock. Quickly we started talking with Tamara more and more. It was like having a brand new friend who was on the hunt with us. The first home we loved needed work and Tamara had a contractor our there the next day to quote a remodel price. Too much work was needed. Shortly thereafter we found what we thought to be "the one". Tamara jumped to action and had a contract for us ready to submit that very night. After much digging and "discovery" safe to say it was not the one. A bad flip. Again every step of the way Tamara had inspectors lined up to make sure we were dotting every i and crossing every t. We pulled out of escrow and ran! Finally we found a home in Glassell Park. Of course it went into multiples and Tamara did everything in her power to make sure we won. We did! From helping us with the lender (who was just horrible) to every last detail Tamara made this home our new reality. To this day after close of escrow and just moving in she is constantly available to answer any questions that may have been overlooked by the sellers. She is our advocate and we are so lucky to have her! This is not to mention how great Matt Freeman was as well. The beauty of their team was a micro/macro perspective. Tamara was in the trenches with us (poor girl) day in and day out, but it was so great to be able to call Matt and say "hey we like this, what do you think?" He has been with the company forever and was a voice of reason and a depth of knowledge that only comes from experience. He wasn't scared to say "no not worth it." Or "you are overpaying by $15k but if it's the right home 5 years from now you won't care." Truth, honesty and unbiased educated information. It was a dream team. I wish I could have written this review in less words but I could go on for days about how lucky we feel to have had such great people to work with. And who knew that we would make new friends in the process. If you made it this far and are still reading just make an appointment to meet Halton Pardee and you will see the difference. I would be shocked if you went anywhere else read more

Tami and her entire team completely surpass any realtor in the U.S.A. They are so professional it is unbelievable. We tried to sell our house about two times prior to engaging Tami, and nothing. Then Tami put our house up, and got us a the asking price, and handled EVERYTHING during the sale so we didn't have to worry a bit as we were out of town owners!!! AMAZING!!!! My husband has been in the realty business for forty years, and has never seen professionals like they are. In addition the phone is always answered...NEVER voicemail!!! We LOVE the Pardee group!!!!! read more

I am old Venice. I have lived in this town for just about 17 years and I know all the little short cuts and moods, the changes, the restaurants and the hidden parking spots. And I know the best Realtor. If you live in Venice or want to live in Venice you must consult Tami. I have sold my house and purchased another with this office and I find it efficient, friendly and business. Knowledgeable of the area and of the market, I find her somewhat of a Home Match Maker.. I have worked with her on several projects and have witnessed her brilliance, her boots on the ground experience and her passion for what she does. I have no idea how this woman does it. What surprised me most, when I was selling my house, was the multi faceted way she blanketed the market to get my house out there to the public. It was simply the whole package. I was floored. Her name is everywhere and for good reason, I was paying the same percentage of my sale as I would any agent and got an outrageous amount of marketing power, an exciting open house and we sold lightning fast!! I set the price on my block! Signing those papers was a breeze, her office is full of smart hotties. You MUST interview with Tami if you are thinking of living in Venice and you'll see how this place has it figured out. read more

Halton Pardee + Partners is amazing! Kerry Ann and her team helped us from beginning to end and got top dollar for our house. They helped us navigate easily even through the unforeseen hiccups along the way. Highly recommended to anyone who's going to deal with Real Estate o the west side! read more

I just purchased a home and the process was seamless with Lauren Narozniak as my real estate agent. Lauren is extremely knowledgeable, patient, strategic and a genuinely nice person.Thank goodness I managed to meet Lauren. I felt like I had a friend helping me throughout the process. She would literally text me a seconds back if I had any question and would respond even when traveling! I also appreciated that she also had no hesitations backing out a deal when I had mixed feelings on a home. I would highly really recommend working with Lauren to anyone and Halton Pardee + Partners. After the purchase of the home we received a beautiful gift from Halton Pardee + Partners. The CEO also took time to write us a very sweet email. This is definitely a team to consider when purchasing a home or selling. I would definitely work with Halton Pardee + Partners in the future! read more

We recently sold our home of 24 years and had an excellent experience with Halton Pardee and our sellers agent, Penny Muck. We interviewed many agents and are absolutely certain that we chose the best representative for our Mar Vista property. Penny grew up in the neighborhood and 'gets' the community. Her responses, and those of her assistant Kate Brinkley, to our questions and concerns were detailed and timely. We felt well-supported throughout the entire process which included multiple offers in the first week and an above-listing sale price. Their process for prepping our property included providing many services that were above and beyond what we had discussed with other agents. And after the sale they continued to provide excellent support through the escrow process. We recommend them without reservation. Thanks Penny, Kate and the whole team and Halton Pardee!! read more

Rachael is a 100-watt real estate agent in a box of 20-watters. When I decided to purchase a home in Marina del Rey, CA, I realized it was going to be an arduous process and I knew I'd need a great real estate agent that would understand who I am and exactly what I was looking for. I started my search by going around the city with a few agents who didn't really take me seriously because of my age (I was 21 at the time, looking for properties in the mid $600k range). The first few agents I went looking with were very "salesmen-like", yet they didn't really take me seriously and were pretty pushy when it came time to make an offer or not. It seemed like they wanted to show me just a few properties and be done with me. However, I'm a perfectionist and I knew I was going to want to see 20-25 properties before I even began considering making an offer; which led to my relationships with those initial agents sizzling out. Then came Rachael! Rachael never complained when I wanted to see a property and never tried to change my mind. She showed me everything and anything that I wanted to see and would constantly as what I liked and didn't like about a property. I was amazed at how quickly she caught on to exactly what I was looking for. We looked at a bunch of properties and one day she emailed me with a property that hadn't even really hit the market yet, but she had the connections and relationships to know the property was coming on the market and was able to get me inside right away. This was the home I made my first offer on and Rachael helped me through every single step of the process until I owned my first home! I can't imagine going through the process of purchasing, renting, selling, or even looking at a home without Rachael. She's my go-to agent for everything real estate. read more

Let us first say that we would highly recommend Rachael Petersen, and Pardee Properties in general, to help with your home buying process. This was our first home and Rachael and her team made us feel comfortable and like a valued client the entire time (from the initial meeting all the way through closing and moving in). She quickly became a trusted adviser of ours. She demonstrated exceptional professionalism, provided great energy and a positive attitude, and always looked out for our best interest -- all this while managing our expectations through a challenging Westside real estate environment. If you are looking for an agent that will (i) be there to help answer your questions, (ii) provide you with guidance and her perspective on the home buying opportunity, and (iii) go above and beyond to do whatever is necessary to make sure you have a positive home buying experience -- Rachael and her team is a great choice. We can't say enough good things about Rachael and would recommend her to any of our friends and family in a heartbeat. Now just a bit more details about our story and journey. Purchasing a home on the Westside of Angeles is a daunting process. Add to that, planning for a wedding that is set to occur within the next six months. That was our challenge. Our desired timeline of closing and moving in before our wedding was starting to diminish. In fact, our closing day on our home was 8 days before our wedding. Rachael helped us navigate through a tricky negotiation process with a selling agent that had no interest in collaborating with our issues. Long story short, we had essentially two days to move in after a lease-back provision we agreed at the time of our offer. Rachael was able to set us with movers (and a cleaner) on short notice to ensure that we wouldn't need to worry about packing and moving the week of our wedding. The extra touches of setting us up with movers and providing a thoughtful moving-in gift, wedding gift, and closing gift were the extra touches on an already great experience. Newlyweds & New Home Buyers :) read more

We would like to thank Kerry Ann Sullivan, Eric Agar and the entire Pardee team that guided us every step of the way on the sale of our home. We would like to thank them for their patience with us. It was an emotional time leaving the beach after all these years. They were here for us from start to finish and we couldn't have done it without them. We highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home. In closing, thank you, thank you and thank you again! Kim and Lou Epstein read more