Kevin is an exceptional realtor and a great guy...very kind and helpful...and extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the greater palm springs area. I can't recommend him highly enough. He brings a level of  personal service you won't find in a giant real estate firm. It was like having a friend who could assist you through the maze of a real estate transaction. This was our first-time home purchase, and we found Kevin online and clicked instantly in the first call. He guided us with patience, and brought a deep understanding of the desert communities and a ton of knowledge about all the things that make the area unique: fee vs leased land, HOA fees, pool and utility costs, helpful info on local lenders, and a bunch of little tips that made the overall experience much more informed. There was no hard sell or rush to make a decision -- instead, he worked to focus in on what we really wanted -- then he honed in on properties that fit the bill. He made those hours of house-hunting a joy and wonderful learning experience. Add to this his level of detail and organization, which help to make the process less stressful and eased the mountain of documents to sign. He was always approachable and eager to answer our questions, which made the entire process so much easier. Not to mention, he's a totally funny, genuine and kind human being, and when you're spending days together looking at places, and months together wrapping things up, that really matters! You have lots of choices in real estate agents in the desert communities, but if you want personal service and attention, a deep knowledge of the market, and someone you will enjoy being at your side during the process, I say choose Kevin Stern

Looking for a real estate broker in the Palm Springs area? Call Kevin Stern and look no further…read more Here is our story: Wanting to relocate to the Palm Springs area, a friend and retired real estate broker in Palm Springs highly recommended Kevin Stern. Meeting and working with Kevin was a pleasant and rewarding experience. He listened to our needs and wishes to find the perfect home for us. New to the area Kevin was great at showing us the various desert communities, ultimately we having us feeling that we were making a well-informed decision. Once in escrow, Kevin kept us well-informed of details and offered practical advice that helped make the move into our new home go much more smoothly. Conclusion: Kevin Stern was the most fortunate choice of a real estate professional. We were able to accomplish our retirement goal of enjoying life in the Palm Springs area.

With the fabulous help of William Sileo from Jelmberg-Keller Williams, I was able to buy a…read morewonderful place at Sun City Palm Desert DESPITE the slothfulness and neglect of the seller's realtor. William, time and again, went above and beyond to make this deal come through favorably, often having to scramble over to the property to see if they were making repairs they'd promised before closing. William's great familiarity with this 55+ community and the Coachella Valley have made this relocation from Los Angeles County the smoothest I've ever had in buying a home.

Excellent professional and ethical representation. From beginning to end, the Jelmberg team…read moredemonstrated the highest quality of service and care for the sale of my home. Everyone was respectful, courteous, and diligent. Jelmberg took care of business the right way, promptly addressed every issue, and kept me informed every step of the way and called me the moment we closed escrow. Thank you Jelmberg team!

I want to commend 2 agents Kristen Van Meter and Jean Renaker. They marketed my condo perfectly…read moreand it sold almost immediately. They are detailed, kept me on the ball as to what I needed to do, and were always available by phone or text. Turned out to be a simple process. Thank you ladies for your help!

My wife and I lived in LA. and wanted to move out to Palm Desert. So we got Mark Wasserman's name…read morefrom a friend. Wow, what a great guy. We spent a couple days together looking for homes and I suggested that he sell our condo in LA. Mark was perfect. He introduced us to one of the number one real estate agents in Los Angeles who helped us sell our home. Mark's incredibly professional personable and just an all-around great guy. My wife and I enjoyed every moment that we had with him. I'm not so sure he was so happy with us because he showed us a lot of homes and then we finally hit the one that we loved. Mark was very patient it was never a problem whatever you need that's what he kept telling me whatever you need. and now he's my 24 hour concierge he's helped me find Electrician's, a pool landscaper, and honestly has just become a great friend. We thank you again Mark and we wish you all the best.

Title: Complaint Regarding Unprofessional Representation by Kimberely Kelly, Real Estate Agent in…read moreLa Quinta I am writing to share my disappointing experience with Kimberely Kelly, a real estate agent and broker in La Quinta, in the hopes that others will avoid similar issues. My partner and I found a property ourselves on Zillow and, after attending the open house, agreed to work with Kimberely to purchase it. From the outset, Kimberely was reluctant to write an offer at the price we were comfortable with and insisted on including the furniture as a separate cash offer. She did not prepare a counteroffer for our review and failed to properly complete the paperwork required by the California Real Estate Board. Instead, she tried to pressure us with comments like, "If you look at what you are paying at $820,000 just for the house, it's a deal... Then you are getting furniture thrown in... plus a good location for the property, and the rental setup. We have only been listed 40 days. Average DOM is 65 right now, and we'll do a price reduction this next week if we can't put this together, now that I know she'll take so much less!" This approach felt like an attempt to scare us into accepting her terms as a dual agent and was highly unprofessional. Kimberely also agreed to accept a reduced commission to benefit the seller's proceeds, despite La Quinta Cove's record listings and a slow market. Having purchased over 30 properties between us, my partner and I can say with certainty that this was the worst representation we have ever encountered. We have extensive email and text documentation to support our claims. To make matters worse, Kimberely failed to include the pool in the home warranty plan, leaving repairs uncovered. When we brought this to the broker's attention, we were told it was our responsibility to catch her mistake in the insurance policy. As a closing gift, Kimberely spent $200 on two used loungers with blue cushions that stained clothes and skin, and we had to throw them away. Repeated attempts to contact Kimberely via text about these issues have gone unanswered, further demonstrating her lack of professionalism and responsibility. I am forwarding this complaint to the California Real Estate Board and will be pursuing reimbursement through small claims court. In summary, I cannot recommend Kimberely Kelly. Our experience was frustrating and costly. Don't waste your time--work with someone who values their clients and provides the professional service you deserve.

I usually do not write reviews, but this is something I have to commend Steve Enlow and Desert…read moreSands Realty for! We have worked with Steve for both the purchase and sale of numerous homes. He always goes above and beyond for us and treats us as respected friends and clients. After about a year in our current home in La Quinta, our AC unit was acting up. We reached out to home warranty, and they were not going to cover the piece we needed. I called Steve, and he immediately went to work for us and reached out to he home warranty company personally. Because of Steve's due diligence, we have working AC! Thank you, Steve. You always deliver above and beyond customer service! I would recommend Steve and Desert Sands Realty to anybody.

I'm one of Hayes Realty's first clients (they manage my property). I've worked with 2 other…read moreproperty managers with homes I own and they stand out as the best so far. My property was listed/rented in a timely manner and the communication throughout the process was very detailed. I never get phone calls being bugged about small issues and rent payments are on time every month. The cost of service is very reasonable. If I purchase more rental properties in the area I'll be using them again.

Hayes Property served as my property management company for the last 7 years for a rental home I…read moreowned in Palm Desert. I first interviewed Josh Hayes as a potential property manager when the company I was using at the time, began to do nothing more but take calls from my tenants and then pass the problem onto me rather than handling it themselves, which is what I thought I was paying them for. I was very impressed with Josh when I interviewed him and hired him on the spot to take over management of the property, and it could not have been a better decision to make. He is very knowledgeable and competent about the rental real estate market and once a tenant was in place his wife Mai always did an outstanding job of addressing maintenance issues or tenant concerns while only reaching out to me when owner input was absolutely necessary which made the rental property ownership experience much better. They always found tenants for me quickly, and efficiently, in a very professional manner and who were responsible and who paid regularly. Never had a tenant miss a payment! I would highly recommend Hayes Realty for property management! When I decided to sell the property earlier this year, they stepped up to the plate and offered to list it for me, and it was a perfect, smooth, and worry free experience all the way through. I'm use to real estate transactions and escrows being a very stressful and uncertain time and they could not have been more professional and efficient in handling the transaction and getting it closed on time with very little fuss or stress.

I've had the pleasure of working with Kari Collins and the team at CV Escrow on a number of…read moretransactions, and they consistently do an outstanding job. Their knowledge of fee simple land, private lease land, BIA lease land, and everything in between is exceptional, and it gives me great confidence knowing my clients are in such capable hands. Kari and her team are professional, hardworking, responsive, and communicate clearly every step of the way. They handle even the most complex escrows with efficiency and attention to detail, making the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved. I highly recommend CV Escrow to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dependable escrow team.

We recently used CV Escrow for our 3rd time and once again they were absolutely fantastic. Great…read morecustomer service, excellent communication and very knowledgeable. Very fair price, too. I highly recommend them.

When my wife and I began the process of relocating to the desert, we had so many questions. How do…read morewe deal with the heat? What type of home did we want? What community do we want to live in? And, importantly, how do we find the right agent? Luckily, we met DAVID KAPLAN and his partner, ELLEN PARIS during one of our many open house journeys. David was sharp, open and honest. We immediately liked him. When he introduced us to the knowledgeable and efficient Ellen, we knew we had the right team. They showed us homes we wanted to see, homes meeting our criteria but ultimately weren't right, and helped refine our search. They were patient and professional throughout, recognizing that this was our journey. When we found our home, they ably took on the negotiations, overcame hurdles, and helped us successfully closed the deal. Ellen and David did what good realtors do. They empowered us to make the decision we wanted for a place we wanted to call home.

In August we were referred to Niko Esposito of the Paul Kaplan group as we were searching for a…read morehome in the Palm Springs area. We were relocating from another state, and before we ever reached California, Niko was generous with important information for us to consider. As one would imagine, we had many questions about how to proceed and where to look. When we met up at our hotel in Rancho Mirage, Niko listened to our proposals and discussed our views for over an hour. Then we struck out for the most likely areas where we could see homes in our price range. Throughout the day, we visited homes and got to know the area thanks to Niko's expertise. When a realtor is as personable, knowledgeable and as natural an educator as Niko, it is a unique experience. She has never missed a beat when addressing our questions. Her responses to sudden questions have been prompt and extremely helpful. The escrow and closing process occurred remotely and they were smoothly managed by the CV Escrow company. We wholeheartedly recommend Niko Esposito because with her capable and professional guidance, we were able to close on our new house early in September and we are now very happily settling in this week.

Arthur is the absolute best!…read more From the first time you meet, he makes you feel completely comfortable and treats you as if you are a dear friend. He works tirelessly and I can always get ahold of him. He is very forward thinking and embraces new technology more than most agents. Thanks, Arthur!

Arthur is the best agent. It was me and my husband first home. We didn't know a thing about…read moremortgage or home buying process in general. He walked us through the process in the first call then we met one hour later to view the first house. I immediately decided "this gentleman is going to be my agent" after the meeting. He was patient, knowledge, responsive and resourceful. It was a one stop shop. I recommended him to all my friends and family.