Robert's knowledge of the area was incredibly accurate. The valuable insight he provided during our initial meetings led us to list our house at a very attractive price--one that also appealed strongly to buyers. Robert is the ultimate professional and excels at communication. No question went unanswered (and we had many). Our conversations took place in person, over the phone, as well as through email and text. The method of communication was always based on what was most convenient for us. Robert is reliable, respectful, and consistently goes above and beyond for his clients. His attention to detail--while still keeping an eye on the big picture--is a rare quality you'll be lucky to find elsewhere. Robert truly embodies a trifecta: knowledge, professionalism, and an exceptional eye for detail. read more

Pure excellence, simply stated. Robert Sousa made our selling and buying experience effortless. From the very beginning, he was professional, prompt, and thorough. He came to our home and spent a couple of hours with us, listening to our story and understanding our vision for a new home. His team of professionals who prepared our home for sale were flawless in their approach, professionalism, and efficiency. Robert personally came to finalize the staging and even planted flowers in planters himself. Our home was brought to show-ready quality in just a few days, and despite a slowdown in home sales, it sold in less than two weeks. Robert handled all inspections, negotiations, and communications with the buyer and their agent seamlessly. During our transition to a new home, he was patient and kind, even taking the time to ask our teenage daughter what she was looking for in a home. We ultimately decided on a new build rather than an established home, and Robert worked directly with the builder throughout the process. He was pivotal in ensuring we received everything promised. My wife and I cannot recommend Robert Sousa highly enough. His vast knowledge of the real estate process, combined with his exceptional team of professionals, truly makes the home selling and buying experience enjoyable. read more

This guy!!! He's a keeper. I knew the moment he set foot inside our home that we were going to hire him. Robert is calm, cool and collected at all times, sharp as a tack, and an amazing negotiator. There was never a time when I felt like Robert did not have our best interest in mind above all. He was amazing to work with, helped us navigate though what, at times, was a roller coaster ride of a sale, and as an added bonus we ended up with a friend! I cannot say enough good about Robert. If you are looking for a realtor that knows the market and has amazing connections to help you get your place market ready, look no further. Robert is the one for you! read more

All the glowing reviews about Robert are accurate. My husband and I worked with Robert to purchase a home and from the beginning, he was professional, friendly, smart, and knowledgeable. We contacted him on a Friday evening for some showings on Sunday and he delivered. He set up all the showings and arrived early to open the windows and make us feel welcome. When we decided on a home, he never pressured us into putting in an offer and he helped us every step of the way. He promptly answered all our questions and made sure the home inspection was thorough and all repairs were complete prior to closing. We were buying from out of town, so he went by the new home a number of times to make sure the repairs were going as scheduled. My husband and I trusted Robert completely with our home purchase. Robert went above and beyond in so many thoughtful ways because he wanted to make our lives easier. He's such a good hearted and authentic person. I've bought a few properties before and Robert is by far the best real estate agent I've worked with. If you are looking for a real estate agent, call Robert!! He's truly the best. There aren't enough positive adjectives to describe him! read more

We are so happy we chose Robert as our Realtor. Selling a house is stressful, Robert helped minimize both financial and emotional stress factors. Robert put us in contact with Concierge Capitol, a 0% interest credit card for paying expenses related to selling the property. His calm demeanor, timely responses, and listening skills helped put us at ease. He worked with numerous contractors to prepare the property for sale and keep the schedule on track. Robert went well beyond what one may expect from a Realtor. Robert's knowledge of the local real estate market provided a realistic listing price, generating multiple offers, resulting in a satisfying and timely sale. read more

Robert has been such a blessing for our family--twice! He first helped my mom and me buy a house back in 2020 when other realtors weren't willing to work with us due to our specific requirements. Robert didn't hesitate and made the whole process feel effortless. We couldn't have done it without him! Fast forward to 2024, and Robert came through for us again in an even more complicated situation. My husband and I were renting, but when the landlords decided to sell, my mom opted to sell her house and buy a new one with us. It was a complicated transaction, but Robert handled everything with such expertise. Every time we hit a snag, we just knew Robert had it covered. What makes him stand out even more is how easy he is to work with--so friendly and laid-back, but always on top of every detail. We trusted him completely and would urge anyone looking for a realtor to work with him. He's truly the best! read more

We're so happy we hired Robert to help us sell our property in Paso Robles. He is so knowledgeable and thorough about all details of the transaction. He even read over the preliminary settlement statement from escrow and noticed they were withholding way more than they should have. From the day we met him until the day escrow closed was only 3 weeks and we received an offer well above asking price. And for the icing on the cake, Robert is an amateur pastry chef who rewarded us with this wonderful box of homemade pastries (using peaches from our tree). Hard to imagine a better experience. read more

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Robert is AMAZING! Buying the home we wanted was contingent on selling our current one. Robert made us feel safe and secure throughout the entire process. I always felt like he had our back and was looking out for our best interests. We know he had other clients but he made us feel like we were his only client. If anyone ever asked for a Realtor I would only suggest Robert Sousa. Thank you Robert for everything! read more

We chose Robert after meeting with a number of brokers. His deep knowledge of the local market and an eye toward value were critical throughout the process, from discovery to settlement. Robert took the time to understand the type of property and financial investment we sought. When we found the right house, Robert was able to lead the negotiation in a multiple bid situation. His expertise resulted in a smooth, swift and stress-free transaction. read more

AMAZING was the experience in working with Rob. We met Rob many years prior through mutual friends when he worked at another firm, he has kept contact with us and always sends updates about the properties we have including trends as well as listings and closings. Without ever having an official agreement or anything other then friendly banter he always was informative, knowable, professional, and funny as hell which is important because I'm a fairly frank person. He even helped my husband with an after sale question and when he learned we wanted to exchange all our proceeds he was helpful and gave his honest feedback and offered recommendations for other professionals NOT to mention an issue that came up during closing he went out of his way to put us in contact with a trusted tradesman and followed up for us. Just amazing and he has a true warmth you don't see often and his smile (which is very flattering) is always genuine. He's the real deal and I guess that's all I've got to say about that! Cheers read more

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What can I say? We just love, Robert! As buyers new to the area, my husband and I wanted a professional with local knowledge who could guide us through our real estate purchase. From contracts to negotiation, we felt confident in Robert's depth of knowledge and skill in all areas of the transaction. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had, and gave us great advice when we needed it. He made complicated and tricky transactions effortless and took the stress away. If you're looking for an expert real estate professional, go with the best and call Robert! read more

Robert is a Real Estate professional I can recommend in every aspect. He is knowledgeable of the current market trends and provides well informed advice while preparing to sell a property. He is an active listener and will use creative solutions that help to make your listing a success. Robert is a great guy and understands that selling a property is often an emotional experience. Thanks for making my Real Estate journey a positive one. read more

We recently purchased our Forever Home in Paso Robles. On our search we met Robert Sousa at an open house for another home we were looking at. We found him to be extremely knowledgeable in the area and very transparent and honest with us regarding homes for sale in Paso Robles and what we were able to do with our specific situation. Robert listened to what we were looking for and asked questions that would help him find our perfect home, he communicated very well with us throughout the whole process. Once we found the home we really wanted Robert was very thorough and diligent with all details of the home and represented our best interest extremely well. He worked very well with the other realtor to ensure a smooth and fast escrow closing. Robert made himself very accessible to us and we always felt comfortable contacting him throughout the week. Our experience and relationship was Top Notch. We would highly recommend Robert to anyone who is searching for the right home for their situation. read more

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We were looking for a rental condo/house in SLO County and found Robert to assist us. He was great during the process. He found good options at our price point and explained each property very well. We only saw one of the properties and ended up not buying. It was to be a 1031 exchange and I decided to just pay the capital gains this time. I have worked with several realtors both in Denver and California and Robert is among the easiest and most thorough to work with. He also has a good sense of humor which makes it a good experience. I will work with Robert again if I need real estate services is SLO. I also highly recommend him to anyone needing such services. read more

We went with Robert because of his five star raving reviews on yelp. This guy is like an old timer , I say that because of his wealth of wisdom and knowledge in a younger body .He truly made us feel comfortable and well represented because of how he handled the sale and dealt with any issues that came up. read more

Having worked with Robert on multiple transactions, we are 100% confident that he is the BEST real estate agent for buying and selling on the Central Coast. His dedication to his clients is top notch. He communicates through the entire process including suggestions for how to get the best price for the property, well thought out comps, accurate market timeframes and prices. He's knowledgeable on the housing market and is able to read the market and know what to expect. While we were out of state during a home sale, he worked with all of our contractors and even went so far as to take out our garbage cans while we were away. He always goes above and beyond and takes extra steps to assist in easing the stress of home buying and selling. I can't say enough good things about Robert. If you are looking for a great realtor, don't hesitate to choose Robert Sousa. You will be just as impressed with his dedication, knowledge and professionalism as we are. read more

TL:DR - Just use Robert as your realtor. He saved us thousands of dollars and huge amounts of stress and made the process of selling our house clear, simple and stressless. Our story is that we were moving out of state and struggling to sell our house for over 3 months. We were thus forced to move 2600 miles away with our house still on the market. We were not sure what to do to get our house sold as we had literally no offers on a house that should have been sold in under 3 weeks. We decided to switch realtors and chose Robert and could not have been happier. His advice on what to do to make the house more marketable was spot on and minimal work. He handled all the improvements, showings, inspections, repairs and paperwork which was critical and appreciated with us living on the other side of the country. Once our house went on the market with him, we got 3 offers in 3 days and immediately sold the house. I really wish we had gone with him from the beginning as we would have saved likely 10-15 thousand dollars in carrying costs. If we ever end up buying or selling another house in the central coast, we will use him, and you should too. read more

Robert Sousa did an outstanding job! He's the consummate professional, displaying knowledge, confidence, and dedication. At our first meeting Robert presented a concise plan to get our home sold quickly at a price that was appealing to us as well as potential buyers. Throughout the process Robert was a text message away to assist us. He helped us with decision making, staging, and scheduling around our busy lives. Within two days, with Robert's help, we had multiple offers, and sold our home for over asking price. We would definitely recommend Robert Sousa to help you with buying or selling your home! read more

My wife and I found ourselves needing to move from the house we were at in the middle of a pandemic. Never in a million years did I think we'd be able to buy a house during these unprecedented times. My wife found Robert on Yelp. He was the first and only person we called. Robert was responsive and informative from the first time we called him. He walked us through the process and irrespective of our many ridiculous questions, he never once made us feel like we couldn't ask subsequent stupid questions. He has all the patience in the world. Robert's negotiating skills are both fair and aggressive. It's easy to see how he loves his work by how good he is at doing it. Robert responded to phone calls swiftly and was more than accommodating in his efforts to show us properties. He took what was important to us in a new home and made it happen. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a new home. His knowledge, negotiation skills and insight are second to none. We don't regret having Robert Sousa represent us in the slightest. You won't either... read more

I am the executor of my parents trust and needed to sell their house without a clue as what to do. I bought my own home but never sold one before. I went online and vetted several realtors before reading Robert Sousa's profile and decided to call him first He grew up on a dairy farm and I felt that anybody who had that back ground knew the value of hard work. As a kid, I spent several summers on my grandparents' farm in Nebraska, so I know a little something about what farming involves. I believed that anybody that had grown up getting up at 2:00 in the morning, every day of the week, had learned a discipline that would carry over to adult life. I was stressed out trying to do my due diligence and meeting Robert I knew I was making the right choice. He patiently explained the road ahead and basically held my hand over all the hurdles we faced. There were no surprises that we didn't master together. I put my faith in Robert and he proved himself worthy of that trust many times. Through Compass I secured a loan from Concierge Capital to make improvements on the house. Robert solicited bids from several contractors and got the best one for the job. After the work was done, he hired a home stager that did a fantastic job, and the house sold in 11 days. I can't say enough about Robert's professionalism. He went above and beyond my expectations and I am going to miss talking with him. More than just a great realtor, he became my friend... Michael Allen Shipp read more

Robert was amazing from start to finish in helping us sell our house. From the moment we met him, we knew we were in good hands. His experience guided us through the entire process, and his kind, gentle, and calm demeanor kept us grounded through the stresses of selling our home. With Robert's suggestions, and the help of the concierge interest free loan program, we made informed decisions on repairs and improvements that would get the most bang for the buck. We would highly recommend Robert and will use him again if the need arises. read more

Robert is above and beyond. We were so lucky to work with Rob on both the sale of our own home and our search for a new home. He is thorough, strategic, professional, punctual and extremely detail-oriented. Our process was stress free which we can attribute to Rob's expertise in realty. He even helped us stage our home with plants from his own home when our house needed that extra touch for photographs and showings. Each sale was smooth, clean and we were kept up-to-date through every part of the process which is important when you're dealing with something as personal as a home sale and search! Speaking of personal, Robert always came bearing goodies for us with each visit going as far as to learn about my favorite bakeries in town and then making homemade baked goodies for me!! We couldn't recommend Robert enough. read more

We have used Robert 3 times to buy and sell Properties in Paso. We have always found him honest , realistic in exceptions. I would Highly recommend him when purchasing anything in the Paso area . read more

Robert is everything that a realtor should be -- smart, friendly, and efficient. My husband and I felt very comfortable working with him, knowing that he had our best interests in mind, that he knew the area and the market well. We would highly recommend him. read more

Robert has helped us find a home and sell an existing one which we recently closed escrow on and he has made the process go very smoothly. He has always been responsive professional and at the same time he has been friendly, honest and upfront with any questions or concerns. He is very knowledgeable about the Central Coast and has always looked out for our best interest and did not show us properties that were not the right fit. We highly recommend Robert for all your Real Estate needs! read more

When my fiancé and I decided to purchase our first home we had no idea where to start. One thing we did know is that choosing the right realtor would be vitally important to helping us along through the process. Everyone seems to know a realtor and we were given numerous suggestions. My fiancé and I did our research and none of the suggested realtors stood out to us. However, one name that continued to pop up was Robert Sousa. We were anxious about the entire process but after reading his prior reviews and hearing testimonials from previous clients, we both agreed we wanted to give Robert a shot. From the very first meeting we were impressed with Robert and our anxiety subsided. He quickly displayed his vast knowledge and was able to outline the entire process in terms that were easy to understand. He made us comfortable with the entire process and we decided to set up showings with him shortly thereafter. While viewing homes, Robert was there to answer any and all questions we had. He was very candid about things we should be watchful of in general and was able to point things out that we needed to be aware of on specific homes. He also was very perceptive of our likes and dislikes and knew when it was time to move along to the next house. He did all of this while still providing us with ample space to talk about the houses in private. It became clear that he truly cares about his clients' best interests and wanted to get us into the best home for us. After viewing numerous houses there was one home in particular that really caught our eye and Robert seemed to know it too before we said anything to him. We decided we wanted to move forward and had many, many questions along the way. Robert was always able to make time for our questions with prompt responses. His knowledge during the offer/counter-offer time period was invaluable as was his advice during the entire escrow process. After successfully closing on our house a few months ago and having some time to settle in and reflect, we can honestly say that as first time home buyers we could not have been more pleased with our decision to trust Robert with our real estate needs. If anyone is looking for a realtor, we cannot suggest anyone more highly than Robert Sousa. read more

My family and I had a very tough situation. Our landlord did not renew our lease so she could rent to family members. With only a few months to find a house to rent or buy we we're in a panic. Robert stepped in and went to work. Thankfully , Robert helped us find a house that we could afford and we are now owners instead of renters. THANKS ROBERT! read more

This review is for agent Robert Sousa of Merrill & Associates Real Estate in Paso Robles, California. Robert has represented us as first time home-buyers for the past few months and thanks to Robert, we are close to closing escrow on our first home. My husband and I have very different 'home shopping' personalities, and Robert was exceptionally perceptive and thoughtful in working with us. My husband spent lots of time searching the online portal and wanted to consider and discuss EVERY property. Robert always responded on the same day with in-depth pros and cons about each house that caught our eye. I had LOTS of questions and nerves about every tiny detail. When we did home tours, Robert was incredibly knowledgeable in pointing out things that might increase maintenance or costs. He was candid and honest in telling us when he thought a home wouldn't make us happy in the long run. When I made comments about knocking out walls, changing floors, or painting walls, Robert had recommendations for costs and reliable companies. He even had tips for choosing and buying a reclaimed barn door, when I mentioned wanting to add one! We had lots of questions, wanted to know everything, and wanted to see everything. Robert really understood our 'personality quirks'. He respected our needs and our limits. He gave little extra tips and thoughtful gestures that helped to keep the process stress-free. We can't thank him enough! read more

Robert has handled many referrals and sales for us. I would highly recommend him and this is why: -He is extremely responsive, which is really important and hard to find. -He is knowledgeable and will fight for your best interest. -He is realistic and not afraid to discuss tough decisions...because let's face it, not everything goes perfect in most real estate transactions. -He's got a good sense of humor, and that makes everything more fun! read more

Robert has guided us through the (intimidating) gauntlet that is purchasing your first home! Always readily available to answer any number of the oddball questions that we have had for him (the man is a saint!); his vast knowledge of the area helped us narrow in on the perfect home for us! During the "searching process" he sat down with us and really got to know 'exactly' what we were looking for (Robert helped us explore areas of Paso to really get a feel for what we were looking for), not to mention he was more than patient and helpful in showing us properties (at the tune of showing us nearly a hundred units). Picking out what makes a good first home is such a daunting and involved process and we could not have asked for a better person to accompany us on that journey! Bottom line...Roberts experience, level-headedness, patience and understanding has helped us finally land our home in the beautiful Paso Robles area! read more

Robert recently handled the sale of our Paso Robles home and it was, without a doubt, the best sales experience ever. He came to us via a referral, and I will happily refer him to anyone looking to buy or sell. He communicated with us on a regular basis and gave good, sound advice when we asked for it. If I had questions, Robert answered my emails immediately. In a nutshell, Robert made the whole experience absolutely painless and a great experience! Thank you Robert!! read more

Fantastic experience with this agent. He helped us avoid the lemons and kept us aware of properties we might like. He was very patient with our indecisiveness and was available constantly throughout the entire process, no matter the day or time! The ESCROW process was smooth and felt very complete, he made sure the house was in the best condition possible for us before we closed. We are happy with how everything turned out. Highly recommend! read more

What a great experience. My girlfriend and I were doing multiple moves at once and Robert led us the whole way through the process to closing. Though we had many issues with our bank, we had none with Robert. If you are moving to the area we completely recommend him for taking care of your reality needs. His extensive knowledge of the area and the ever changing laws in CA, made it a pleasant experience. Thanks Robert. Rob and Darby read more

Robert was a great resource in both the purchase of my home and the sale of that house 4 years later. I was looking for something very specific when I purchased and he took the time to show several properties until we found the right one. When It was time to sell, Robert helped go through the home and make sure it was in perfect condition for showings. It was in escrow within days of listing for over our asking price. I couldn't be happier with both transactions. I recommend Robert to anyone looking for a home in the Central Coast. read more

We decided to work with Robert after reading his rave Yelp reviews. He is exactly as described, and more. He begins by really understanding what you're looking to purchase and what's important to you. During the search/purchase process, Robert is extremely responsive, professional, and customer service focused. He is an expert in the area and well connected. He goes above and beyond to help. For example, we live 3 hours away so meeting contractors, home inspectors, roofers etc was not possible for us, and he volunteered to take care of everything. This included scheduling appointments and requesting bids on our behalf. While in escrow, we ran into a nightmare lending situation with Wells Fargo, and Robert even helped us secure a backup lender. He's got a great attitude and is just a really nice guy overall! We are happy to say we closed on our sweet little bungalow this week, and couldn't have done it without him. If you're looking for an awesome agent, stop looking and call Robert! read more

Recently I decided to try "Adulting" and look to purchase my first house. Having been in the local "financial circles" I had a tough choice of deciding on a realtor. I know too many realtors and many on a very personal level. My girlfriend had heard about Robert through a coworker. As she described him I instantly knew she was talking about Robert. I've been friendly with Robert for many years as a friendly face at the local gym. "Ok", I say, "He's our guy". From the minute we connected with Robert it was a no brainer. He immediately got an idea of what we wanted and got us set up on his portal to look at the slim pickins this area had to offer. He didn't pressure us. Took us to every house we wanted to see. Promptly replied to every call, text and email ( a huge plus and sorry for being so bothersome ;^) ). And when it was time to pull up my big boy pants and make an offer, he took th3 time to walk us through the steps. My girlfriend and I are now the proud owners of a home and I can honestly say Robert made the whole process so much easier. Try him. You won't regret it. read more

I found Robert on yelp in the Paso Robles top Realator's section and he was the best find ever!!! We highly recommand Robert now and in the future for any Real estate transaction you have in Paso Robles area. He is very, very professional, extremely knowledgeable, proficient and gets the job DONE what ever it takes. Responds to phone calls and emails a.s.a.p. which is also deeply appreciated. Unfortunately the sellers agent was NOT professional and was not responsive or helpful in the transaction at all, therefore Robert did all the work on both sides, thats how hard he works to get the job done and then some!!! We really appreciate all your hard work Robert and will be using you for our next home and referring you to all of our friends. Look forward to working with you again. Terri read more

Robert has been our agent for two real estate transactions in the past couple of years. He is without a doubt tops in his field. His vast knowledge of the real estate market is rivaled only by his emphasis on customer service. From the very beginning he makes you feel important. He listens to your needs, gives his recommendations and provides clear guidance every step of the way. He is honest, hardworking, dependable and makes a normally stressful process seem effortless. He knows his stuff and will always go the extra mile for you. Look no further, you have found the man for the job! read more

I found Robert on Yelp and decided to give him a call after reading his reviews and what a great idea that was! I'm a fellow Real Estate agent in Northern California so I expect a lot. First thing was the return phone call just a short time after leaving a message, this is important when hiring an agent. He was very professional and said he would go to the property that I wanted to list and do a market analysis for me. That CMA came back very fast and was very detailed. He explained the market in the Paso area because he knows it so well. I listed with him and he was able to sell a, not so pretty house in a realistic time period. I was very fortunate to find Robert and you will not be disappointed to hire him to buy or sell. He is a VERY competent Realtor that takes his job very serious. Great guy! read more

Robert was with us every step of the way. He was totally patient and was absolutely happy to help at our pace. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. It is very clear that he is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also has your best interests in mind. read more