We are planning to sell my home before the summer and decided to reach out to Oscar Chen for a…read moreconsultation after hearing about him locally. He offered a free consultation and spent the time explaining the current market, pricing strategy, and what I should start preparing before listing the house. I really appreciated that he was patient, professional, and very knowledgeable about the local market. He also gave many practical suggestions that I hadn't thought about before. Even though I'm still in the preparation stage, the meeting was very helpful. If you're thinking about selling your home and want honest advice without pressure, I would definitely recommend talking to Oscar.

We worked with Oscar Chen during a highly competitive market with over 20 offers on the home we…read morewanted. His negotiation skills and market knowledge were outstanding. Oscar advised us strategically, helped us write a strong but safe offer, and ultimately won us the property without overpaying. Communication was exceptional -- fast responses, clear explanations, and proactive updates. He connected us with great inspectors and lenders, making the entire escrow process smooth and stress-free. A truly top-tier agent. Highly recommend Oscar Chen for both buyers and sellers looking for someone reliable, experienced, and results-driven.

I normally don't post reviews but I feel compelled to write about my incredible experience selling…read more& buying my home with Maria Sarmiento, my Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker, KW Williams and her team. Maria is amazing! She is friendly, reliable, dependable, helpful, honest & familiar in local neighborhood communities. She has extensive industry knowledge & experience! She has a great team who are well versed with a Network of Industry Professionals to assist in the process of Selling & Buying Real Estate. Her specialty is Multi Family Residence Demographics and Property Management Services. 5-Star Top Notch Rating Companies! It was by chance that I met Maria, and so very grateful that I had! She was a Godsend. She actually cares about her clientele. I truly believe the Universe connected our paths to cross so my family and I could obtain our family dream home with her guidance & assistance, overseeing every step in the process! Maria is a true professional, skilled, knowledgeable, experienced and thorough!! Maria not only helped me sell my Eagle Rock Residence with ease, smooth transition, as well as guided us in purchasing our new Dream Home in Murrieta, simultaneously. It has been a pleasure working with Maria & her team! I 100% whole heartily recommend Maria Sarmiento's Properties and her MJM Property Management Group, Inc. for all your Real Estate and/or Property Management needs! Thank you again Maria for taking this life altering adventure & journey with my family and I in securing our Dream Home come to fruition!! Respectfully, Darlene K. Taylor

We recently sold and bought a home with Maria Sarmiento and couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. During a very emotional time for our family, Maria was knowledgeable, responsive, thoughtful, and supportive every step of the way. Her expertise and professionalism gave us complete confidence throughout the process.Maria truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to make buying and selling a home as smooth and stress-free as possible. Her team is outstanding, and their network of trusted professionals made the entire experience seamless.We normally don't write reviews, but Maria and her team deserve the recognition. We are incredibly grateful for all of their hard work and dedication. We highly recommend Maria Sarmiento Properties to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, and we look forward to working with Maria again when we purchase our next home. We are grateful to have found a realtor we can trust and confidently recommend to family and friends.

My Business and Family have worked with Sherry Carr on several occasions…read more Sherry is very attentive and always has your best interest at heart. Will most definitely use her services again. Cant say enough good things about her. I've read reviews of other Podley office in Pasadena and I sure am glad I chose Sierra Madre office. Thanks again in advance..

I cannot express how wonderful our experience was with our realtor Diane Hatfield at Podley. When…read morewe moved from out of state two years ago, we went through two realtors just trying to find a rental home. One first realtor was incredibly flaky - the other realtor was a little green. I gave up and ended up renting an apartment on my own in Monrovia. Over this past summer we began a home search again only this time with the intention to purchase. We found a home in Monrovia and loved it. The seller's realtor ended up representing us too. What a fiasco that was! Apparently the house had already been been technically sold and we were merely a back up offer in case financing for the original buyer didn't go through. We didn't learn that for several weeks. Based on a friend's referral we contacted Diane. What a completely different experience from the other realtors. Like night and day. Diane helped us narrow our home selection by asking the right questions and understanding our needs. We searched for several months and Diane remained patient and informative. Even when I became stressed by the process Diane helped talk me through it. Yesterday we closed on our new home. It was the easiest home purchase I have ever had. Diane met us at escrow as we signed our papers. I've never had a realtor do that before. She has a great abundance of connections in the community for repairs. Diane was even willing to help me search for more eco- friendly options on the termite front. I really appreciated that! PS We used East West Bank for financing the mortgage and they also were also easy to work with. Much better than the big banks that sell off your mortgage the day after the paperwork goes through.

Grace helped my husband and I sell our home of 11 years then worked with us an additional year to…read morehelp us find our next home. I "found her" right here on Yelp! And I'm so glad we hit it off right away. Her expertise, taste and experience was crucial in helping us sell our home (closed in a month & over asking). Then we became buyers; she was patient with us the entire process, answered many frantic text messages filled with questions, crazy ideas and doubts. We trusted her the entire way, which meant we could rest easy during escrow. We have finally closed and are so excited about our new chapter. Grace may be excited to finally be rid of us after 1-year with us, but we will miss her! Thank you Grace!

Grace is patient, professional, and on top of things when it comes to navigating a multi-part…read moreescrow process and communicating with the other agent. She listened to our needs and remembered details about our individual situation, which I deeply appreciated. She won't pressure you to buy or offer too many opinions without prompting, but she'll answer any questions you ask in a timely manner. She also had insightful comments when we toured properties together. Thanks for your efforts and work!

I first met Jerry's team hosting an Open House event a few months ago in the heart of the San…read moreGabriel Valley area. At the time I was getting ready to sell my house close by, so I wanted to see how the market was. The Open House experience was superb. I followed the house on Redfin and just a few days later the house became Under Contract, and then it was sold at a very good price. When it came to my time, I called Jerry up. He came fully prepared with everything. He provided me full market research, analysis, selling strategy, listing preparations, city compliance/clearance, and a full marketing plan. Everything was well-thought out. Right after the listing, Jerry hosted an Open House event. We received a number of very good offers. Jerry was excellent in the offer selection and the negotiation with buyers. Within just a month, the sale was successfully closed with a very good price. Jerry is sharp, driven, knowledgeable, and transparent. I'd highly recommend Jerry to anyone who needs expert help in Real Estate. He has everything that you need.

Jerry was cheerful, easy to talk to, and offered a competitive rate right from the start without us…read morehaving to negotiate. He was also generous in connecting us with trusted vendors before we even signed a listing agreement, which gave us the flexibility to decide whether to sell or rent during a slower market. His marketing package was comprehensive, including a professional website, aerials, videos, 2D and 3D floor plans, bilingual marketing materials, and even included professional cleaning. Everything was coordinated in a timely manner to prepare for Coming Soon, Listing, and Open House weekend. Jerry also hired wonderful people. Mandy, his marketing assistant, was friendly and incredibly easy to work with. She had a great eye for showcasing our home and was speedy and attentive with all the detailed edits on the website, descriptions, photos, and flyers. Photographer Michael captured the house beautifully with a variety of angles and brilliant lighting, and Justina went above and beyond in cleaning the house, windows, and garage. In addition to his team, it's obvious that Jerry has solid working relationships with his recommended vendors. Everyone gave the impression that they would treat Jerry's clients well with proper attention, fair pricing, and diligent work to present our home well. Yumi created a thoughtful mood board that helped us visualize how the staging would look. She was generous in sharing design advice and honest about what would and wouldn't work, even for areas we planned to decorate ourselves. Mr. Zhuo rearranged his schedule to make sure everything was finished in time and done in a quality manner knowing Jerry's professional standards. He was very responsive, humble, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. All the preparations paid off when multiple offers came in. Jerry walked us through multiple strategies, shared his recommendations, and was flexible in going with what we were most comfortable with. Near the finish line, Jerry took the initiative to come up with a solution that got buy-in from all parties and sealed the deal before the weekend. We greatly appreciate him for that! Jerry's support went beyond what's expected of a real estate agent. Throughout the process, he helped check on our house and even brought quality food to feed our neighborhood cat. We are truly grateful for that, especially knowing how busy he was. It speaks to Jerry's kind character, which makes him even more nice to work with.

Before Eva, we retained a different well-known realtor to sell our house in Pasadena. It didn't go…read morewell, so we pivoted and gave Eva a shot. The difference was night and day. Eva was fully invested in our success and felt like a true partner. The advice she gave was well thought out and far more strategic. Communication was constant and thorough. Two weeks after Eva put our house back on the market, we accepted an offer at a price that hadn't seemed achievable before we hired her. A few issues came up with the buyer during escrow, but Eva was on top of it. She didn't let anything slide and didn't hesitate to fight for us. She fiercely protected our bottom line and wasn't afraid to push back hard when something threatened it. Obviously, we're beyond pleased with Eva and deeply grateful for her help. She's not out to just make a sale. She's interested in truly helping you, and that's a special thing.

When we realized it was time to move our family across the country, overwhelmed doesn't even begin…read moreto describe how we felt. Selling our home was a huge decision, and I took choosing the right real estate agent very seriously. I did a lot of research, interviewed multiple agents, and from the moment I met Eva, I knew she was the one I wanted representing us. Eva is truly exceptional. She is thoughtful, kind, incredibly professional, and an outstanding negotiator. She and her team guided us through every step of the process and made what could have been an incredibly stressful experience feel manageable. There were a few dicey moments during negotiations, and that is where Eva really shined. She knows exactly what to do when things get tough. She stayed calm, strategic, accessible, and always made us feel like she was completely in our corner. She went above and beyond for our family in ways I will never forget. What impressed me most is that Eva combines expertise and professionalism with genuine kindness. You never feel like you are just another transaction. She cares, she listens, and she works incredibly hard for her clients. I genuinely admire Eva, and I am so proud that we chose her to represent us. Looking back, I cannot imagine having gone through this process with anyone else. I would not even consider working with another agent. If you are looking for someone to sell your home, especially when the stakes are high and you need someone who can handle the tough moments, hire Eva. You will be very glad you did.

From the very first meeting, Mike Chou demonstrated that he was a go-getter. He was the third real…read moreestate agency we interviewed, and he was immediately so different from the others. He said, "I can send someone over to get measurements. You pay that person directly. Measurements are something you'll need whether you work with me or not. There's no obligation to work with me." And the measurement person came over a couple of hours later. He said the same thing about the driveway: "The driveway needs to be resurfaced. It would be good to have at least one bid so you know the scope of the project. There's no obligation to work with me or the contractor." Then a contractor came over, took measurements, and gave us a bid. This was all within a few hours of meeting with Mike. This hustle was very impressive. From this stellar beginning to when the house sold, Mike as always pleasant to work with and available for calls, texts, emails, or online meetings. You can't go wrong with Mike Chou and The Chou Team.

Mike and the Chou team was great to work with. They are friendly, thorough and very diligent with…read moretheir work. We love how organized they are with the entire process. My client couldn't be happier with a speedy and Smooth Process with them. Thank you Chou team for giving my client this opportunity to be a first time home buyer.

Erin and Mike have helped us through two purchases and one sale. They are an incredible, very…read moreknowledgeable team with plenty of local resources and referrals. in addition to helping us buy and sell, they also offer frequent community events for their clients and neighbors. They have willingly traveled all over LA County for our moves, and we have never once doubted our decision to work with them. Highly recommended for all your future real estate needs, whether buying or renting!

Erin and Mike were wonderful to work with as my realtors. Selling my family home that my…read moregrandfather built and I grew up in was like cutting off a piece of me. Erin was understanding and helped with working through the process Mike made sure I understood the selling process and strategy. They have a reliable network of people that were quick to make repairs and prepare the house for showing. Their contractors were quick and efficient and did a lot for a great price. They added so much value to my home and provided photographs of the finished presentable house. They left me with a gift of beautiful pictures inside and outside of the house. Their strategy worked and we got an excellent price for the house and all done on the timeline they promised.

Landlord Jackie A. took advantage of me moving out of state and held $200+ from my deposit for…read moredamages not caused by me. Otherwise, nice staff.

Andy & Julie Bencosme manage a great bunch of brokers and realtors at C21 Village. You are treated…read morewith respect and they are eager to help you get what you're looking for in terms of rentals, investment homes, and/or commercial real estate. When my family goes to look for a house or an investment property, C21 Village is the first place that we go to.