Allie is incredible!…read more After relocating to Los Angeles from Washington State, my husband and I spent weekends touring open houses around LA to get a feel for different neighborhoods - and to meet realtors we might want to work with. By total chance, I scheduled a last minute tour through Redfin for a home in Alhambra, and Allie was the agent assigned to me. It ended up being the happiest accident. From the moment we met her, Allie's candidness, warm personality, and sense of humor made us instantly comfortable. We knew right away that she was the person we wanted guiding us through this process. Even with our relatively small list of home requirements, we had one big challenge: finding something between Pasadena and Beverly Hills that fit our (small!) budget. Allie approached it with creativity, deep market knowledge, and thoughtful suggestions that helped us explore areas we might not have considered on our own. We made offers on two homes before landing on the one that was truly meant for us. Through every twist and turn, Allie's honesty, expertise, and steady reassurance kept us grounded. She took the time to explain each step, advocated for us, and made us laugh when we needed it most. I'm so grateful we stumbled upon Allie. We'll absolutely work with her again -- and we encourage everyone we know to do the same.

The five things that come to mind when I reflect on our home purchase with Allie Altschuller of…read moreClarkliving are, professionalism, patience, knowledgeable, understanding and resourcefulness. It was obvious from our first call with Allie that she was extremely knowledgeable of the Pasadena/Altadena area, and where in each of those communities we would feel most at home. From that point on, Allie helped not only to find the perfect home for us, but she also brought in the right team to help identify key items to negotiate a favorable sales agreement. All of this speaks to Allie's negotiating skills, attention to detail, communication and problem-solving skills. It was obvious Allie had a deep understanding of the local market, and was aware of current trends and property values in the neighborhoods that would suit our lifestyle. This was key to our success in finding our new home, as we are moving to SoCal from another state. In far less time that we expected. we found our new home. Then Allie took over to close the deal. During our negotiations, Allie's communication skills and empathy shone brightly in ways that resulted in a very favorable final sales agreement. Allie was also able to identify the issues that mattered most to us and found solutions that were consistently more than satisfactory to us and the seller. Allie was able to explain to us the California real estate market, the sellers' perspective and the new realtor commission environment, which really helped ease the stress of buying a new home. It seemed like Allie was looking out for us like we were part of her family. And Allie didn't leave us after the ink dried. She has continued to be our guiding light in finding solutions to make our new home move in ready, finding the right professionals for the right job. I can't think of any way that Allie couldn't have helped us more.

Why would I trust this group to sell real estate when they come into our neighborhood and trash it?…read more I saw no less than 5 flyers littered on my morning walk plus the one they just dumped into my yard. Not on the doorstep, not in the mailbox, just dumped in the yard. If you want to profit off this neighborhood Pete - try respecting it

Pete is a real estate magician! With a whirlwind decision we went from idly looking at out of…read morestate properties to suddenly needing to sell our West LA home in a hurry. Pete set up a home estimate, a consultation with a home staging expert, photography, videography, and virtual tour capture within days of contact. He made sure we could get maximum impact within our set time frame and with minimal preparation cost. We were show-ready and listed in a week and a half. Private showings went smoothly and were grouped together to make sure we weren't too inconvenienced when we had to vacate. When you're in the middle of both buying and selling a home, it's really nice to have someone value your time! Our house was marked as a Hot Home on Redfin right off the bat and we received multiple offers well over asking within 4 days of listing. Post-sale process was smooth and communication remained excellent throughout. Escrow closed right on time and with no issues whatsoever. Pete even went the extra mile and took care of the house even after we'd moved out of state before closing. It's invaluable to have a real estate agent that really knows the neighborhood and can make a property really shine. Pete works his butt off for you, really listens to your priorities, never pressures you to make one decision over another, and gets top dollar. I wouldn't dream of going with any other agent in the West LA area!

Joseph helped me and my family purchase a home in the city of Glendora and previously in the city…read moreof San Dimas. Excellent quality service he is very professional. really delivered on the value that he was proposing to us in the beginning. He's a very good negotiator.

Joseph was such a great real estate agent, he helped me and my family pursue our goals and find out…read morewe're perfect investment property, we were very picky but he helped us very well and I really appreciate him. I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family thank you so much, Joseph .

As a first time home buyer, I was anxious and nervous to begin the home buying process- especially…read morein a market like this. From the very beginning, Kai made it clear that we were in it together. Any questions I had (and there were MANY questions), he would take the time to ensure I understood. He had so much patience and prioritized understanding exactly what we were looking for in our home. He constantly checked in with us to make sure we weren't feeling too overwhelmed, and made me feel confident that our desires and happiness were his priorities. He never made me feel like I was "bothering" him by requesting to view multiple homes in a week. Kai was so encouraging and reassured us that this market is tough right now and to not get discouraged throughout the process. He always knew the right home would come along and he was right! Once in escrow, the process was smooth and Kai made sure we were on top of all documents and requirements. He also referred us to a great Mortgage Loan Officer who also played a vital role in our home buying process! We found our perfect home and I can't thank Kai enough for his support and hard work. I'm confident that Kai can help you find your perfect home too.

My name is Reiko Tamura, I am a real estate investor. My partner and I have been investing in real…read moreestate over 15 years. We conduct our business very seriously and professionally, and our expectations are high. This was our first time to work with Mr. Kai Yager and Ms. Yumi Yager. But, they exceeded our expectations and sold our house in a matter of one weekend with over 15 offers. Toward the end, actually my partner and I had to ask them to stop accepting offers because there were too many offers - good offers. What they were great at was their preparations and marketing. As you know, first thing for everyone to do is to determine how much we are going to ask for the house. Asking Price is the key factor to be successful in real estate business - cannot be too high and cannot be too low. Kai and Yumi brought 5 -6 comps with them, analyzed and explained each one of them to us, and sure enough the Asking Price they came up with and what we were in our minds were exactly the same. That was impressive. Once we determined the price, they put our house not only on MLS listing site, but on Social Media Marketing sites, sent out physical post cards to the neighbors, and had a Broker Open House before our official Open House. They are professional and hard workers. They are also responsible and honest with good heart. Those are the skills all the real estate agents should have, and sure they do. I have no hesitation to recommend both Mr. Kai Yager and Ms. Yumi Yager as your next real estate agent!! You will be in great hands like we were!!! Sincerely, Reiko Tamura

Monique Carrabba entered our home before it was available to show…read more My wife and I were out running errands when we received a call from our home security company notifying us of a breach that triggered our alarm. We immediately began calling neighbors and the police as we rushed back to the house. Once we arrived, we saw Monique Carrabba, who informed us that she was the one who triggered the alarm. She made a point of saying that she knew our house was not ready for showings. She said she checked the listing and it said "no phone calls, no emails" etc. The sign on our lawn says "coming soon". Yet in spite of every literal sign saying "do not come in", she did exactly that. She entered our home with her client, and if the alarm would not have gone off, we may have never even known she was here. I don't want to imagine what might have happened if I came home and found her trespassing in my home. Needless to say, this incident caused a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety. Monique's entitled behavior was totally and completely disrespectful, unprofessional, and reckless. I understand if her client was only in town for the weekend, but we would have gladly accommodated her with a simple phone call or email to our agent. This experience will make it very unlikely for us to accept any offers from any Carrabba Group clients.

We bought our first house with the help of Monique and Joe Carrabba 9 years ago. They were…read morefriendly, helpful, thorough, and thoughtful. So, when we were in the market again, we contacted them and they worked tirelessly to find us our next home. That took a few years of searching but they never lost enthusiasm. And then they went FAR above and beyond to help us fix up and stage our old home to sell. Their energy and positivity are unparalleled. We hope to never move again, (ha!) but if we change our minds, they'll be the first to know. I highly recommend this fantastic team of professionals. They are so good at what they do!

My husband and I were pretty nervous about purchasing our first home. It was wonderful to have such…read morea dedicated and amazing realtor to work with us in finding a home with all the non-negotiable factors we were looking within our budget. I kid you not- this guy worked around the clock to provide updates and leads. What's even more amazing was we looked at homes as far as San Diego to Temecula and everything in between and Ryan was there every step of the way. I was worried that I was annoying him and my husband being as nitpicking as I was for our first home. But Ryan assured me- he didn't want us to settle for something we kinda like because at the end of the day, this was a house we were going to make our home and we should really love it. Which really put my mind at ease so I didn't feel rushed or like we needed to settle. Despite the weeks of looking and attending numerous showings, I started to feel defeated but Ryan was always staying positive. In the end, we were able to purchase an absolutely beautiful home all thanks to Ryan's hard work, tireless efforts, and dedication. His numerous connections in the industry helped as well! If you're looking for a realtor to purchase a home or sell your home, this is the guy for you!

If you're looking for a realtor or anything under the sun about real estate Ryan is your guy. He…read morewas so accommodating and patient with us throughout the whole process of finding our dream home. Ryan is definitely an agent that has your back making sure you don't get ripped off or taken advantage of. And trust me, he spotted everything and went to bat for us every time. This is the first time my fiance and I bought any type of property and he educated us the entire way. Made sure we understood every stage up to receiving our keys. I am so grateful for all his help and being able to have the house we have been wanting.

Alvin made the home buying process a breeze. Attention to detail, quick on responses and makes sure…read moreyou never stress or worry throughout the process. Made my first time home buying experience easy, almost too easy. I've been recommending Alvin since.

I have worked with 2 to 3 realtors in the past, but after using Alvin for my last home purchase I…read morewill not look any where else or use anyone else. It didn't matter how ridiculous, or how late my questions were , Alvin always made it a point to respond in a timely manner and simplified everything down for me. He's the first realtor I have used that has made me feel important and not just "chasing the money" type. If something was not good for us he would point it out while still ultimately respecting our decisions. Never once did he make me feel rushed, pressured into anything, and most importantly he respected my time and lack of knowledge with certain things. My mother used him as well more recently. My mother is Spanish speaking only and let's just say she was impressed with Alvin's attention to detail and patience.

If you have crossed paths with Cesar Rivas, all of your real estate dreams have been answered! Look…read moreno further, let him work his magic for you. I just cannot say enough good things about him but here goes....... First and foremost he is a cool, mellow laid back dude. No hard sell, no attitude. I liked him immediately. Fantastic listener! My wife and I had very specific demands as far as our house purchase was concerned and he listened to the entire list. He made it his mission to find exactly what we were looking for in a house. Not once did he try to change what was important to us. He put us first and in real estate, that is incredible. Too many short cutters out there who want to make a commission doing the minimum. Even though Cesar is a cool dude, that's not enough. A buyer / seller needs a professional. Cesar knows his stuff. He has been in the business for a long long time and he is the ultimate professional. What really blew me away was his attention to detail and extensive expertise in every aspect of a real estate transaction. He left no stone un-turned when looking for our house. He has relationships with several agents and knows how to get things done FAST. He always put our interests and demands ahead of his own and THAT IS HOW BUSINESS IS DONE. Take care of your client, listen to your client, provide them with exceptional customer service. This is why Cesar has been so successful in real estate for several years now. Even after the sale, Cesar has checked in with us from time to time just to say hi. We have referred every family member, co-worker, neighbor etc his way with our 100% endorsement because we know how thorough and professional he is. If the real estate business could clone the perfect agent, they would need to look no further than Cesar Rivas. Whatever your needs are at this time....................put your faith and trust into Cesar. He will not let you down and he will deliver on whatever it is that you require. Consider yourself lucky that you found him. You just found your Real Estate Agent for life.

Cesar Rivas was my real estate agent when I was in search of my first home. What I am pretty sure…read morethough is that he didn't realize how picky of a client I would be, especially being my first time. I was very pleasantly surprised with his patience and willingness to help me find that perfect home. He helped me through the pre-qualification, inspection of the home and closing everything out. I would honestly recommend Cesar to anybody who really wants a Real Estate agent to be there for you throughout the whole process. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you Cesar. It was a pleasure.