I've worked with Sky on six or seven investment properties over the years, all fix and flip deals, and every single one was strategically sourced and thoughtfully underwritten. Sky doesn't just send listings. He understands margins, neighborhood trajectory, renovation scope, and exit strategy. On multiple projects he identified properties with strong upside, helped structure the purchase intelligently, and provided input on construction decisions that directly improved resale value. What sets him apart is that he actually understands the full stack: acquisition, financing, renovation, and disposition. He can talk cap rates and ARV just as comfortably as he can discuss foundation issues or layout improvements. That combination is rare. The returns on those projects were strong enough that I eventually stepped away from active flipping. Sky essentially helped me retire from the grind because the deals were that solid. If you are an investor, builder, or serious buyer who wants more than someone opening doors, he's your guy. read more

Why host an open house (as an agent) if you aren't even going to show up?! We went to one of Sky's "open houses" and he wasn't there to help us or answer any questions.too bad, because we were seriously considering the house. Our agents said they've worked with him before and he didn't show up to an inspection with his client. Just left the client on their own. There's too many good agents out there to deal with this stuff. Also he should get an award for using the widest angle lens known to man in his photos! Very deceiving. read more

If I could I would give him ZERO stars. Extremely rude and unprofessional. Not sure if he was just having a bad day or what but he was very resistant to help or answer the very few questions I had. I felt rushed and unimportant and he could care less to receive my call. Why be in business if you don't want to take calls?!? The WORST of the WORST was the end when he said to me "Stop calling me you stupid N*****R" Guess someone has been calling him a lot but that is no way to talk to a customer let alone anyone. DO NOT WORK WITH HIM. I will be calling the Real Estate Board to get his license revoked. read more

Driving around looking at open houses, I came across one of Sky's listings. As soon as he heard I would be going the FHA route, he was straight-up and said why that house wasn't for me. We got to chatting and it seemed like we had a similar mindset, plus he liked my tokidoki bag...which meant he had decent taste :) I wanted a multi-family property and my previous realtor had told me it would be near impossible to find in the areas I wanted (Eagle Rock/Highland Park). I don't think "impossible" exists in Sky's vocabulary. So...5 offers later, about 20 houses walked-through and a 30 day escrow that turned into almost 60 (thanks to my lender going out of business mid-stream and Wells Fargo losing my file for a couple days), I have the multi-unit property I wanted, have my first renter and am moving into my unit this weekend...all before my first mortgage payment is due. Sky found the property for me less than 3 days after it hit the market. We made an offer immediately and, thankfully, it was accepted. He's really up on technology...makes it easy to keep track of files when they're digital and texting/email is so much more efficient than faxes and voicemail. And in this market, a couple of hours lag could be costly as to whether you get that offer in or not. If not for Sky, the process would have literally made me INSANE. He stepped up while my first lender disappeared (while I was out of the country, no less) and found another one with an amazing interest rate. He rolled with the punches when I melted down because of all the FHA hoops we had to jump through. This is serious grown-up stuff, but Sky isn't stuffy and uptight. He's the right balance between professional and chill. In the end, he got me exactly what I wanted and I'm still kind of stunned that I am an actual homeowner now! read more

I was new to the East Side and I really wanted to find a real estate broker who knew the neighborhood. I initially started looking for a fixer in Atwater, but with Sky's guidance learned to really see the potential in Highland Park/Eagle Rock. He is definitely your guy if you're a fist time buyer like myself. We must have gone on at least 50 house visits, many times I'd watch Sky crawl down under the house to see the structure and give me his honest take. 7 months later, after dealing with me the picky first-time buyer, we landed a place I adore. He's a great broker to help younger buyers like myself especially, who have zero knowledge about home buying. But he's got the experience for savvy (and perhaps more wealthy) experienced buyers as well. Really glad to have worked with him and happy to recommend to others as I've already done with several friends. read more

No one likes long Yelp reviews right? I'll make it simple: if you're even THINKING about buying a house (especially on the East Side), give Sky a call. Just do it... thank me later. If you have more time to read specifics, however... Pros (in order of importance): -Sky likes a good bargain (being active in real estate himself)... and that translates very well with investment savvy clients like myself. This is incredibly important. A lot of agents (95% of them) won't go the extra mile and take the risk and submit an offer for a dangerously low price because it means less commission for them, and it could cost them the deal. They'd rather just make excuses as to why the house is "worth" the ask price and not make an effort. Not so with Sky... he'll go to bat for you and has a talent for throwing around ball park numbers with the seller's agent to find out where the absolute floor is, ie where you're almost spitting in the seller's face. Sounds crude, but that's all potentially future money you'll be paying out of YOUR paycheck, right? We ended up taking 15% off the ask price after several negotiations, which is pretty good. -Seems like the guy genuinely enjoys his job, and that he's done pretty well in real estate himself (owns multiple units), so there is a readily apparent feeling of "doing it for fun" that goes a long way towards not making you feel pressured to do anything you don't feel like doing because he's likely not THAT dependent on the commission. He's also genuinely fun to be around and has a redeeming sense of humor, not like other stuffy agents. -A "knock your door down" professional across all levels. Half the time, my wife and I were done for the day, but he always had more suggestions to go look at. Even though we ultimately bought one of the first houses we saw, there were a few that we saw in the later stages that that very well could have been veritable backups had our primary fallen through. That means a lot to a buyer, to have options. -Supremely more tech savvy than any other agent (which is important... up to the minute automatic updates on market moves and new listings in your exact desired market, and lightning fast with emails). -Knows the market unbelievably well (I mean, laughably well... ie pointing out new trends in housing, and several houses that were done by same developer that look 100% alike, even though 10+ miles apart) -Last but not least, free lunch 8) Cons: -None. Absolutely none. I would advise you call him soon, though, because his weekends are starting to fill up. read more

My credit cards and loans were through the roof and Sky found a way to cut my monthly payments in half!!! So happy with all the money I saved and earned through refinancing with Mr Sky Minor. He covered every step of the process with little to no hassle to me. Updates, renegotiation, explanations, and hard work is what I got. I recommend him 150%. Chuuurch read more

My husband and I had been searching for our fist home for over a year and were going nowhere with the realtors we were with (we tried two). Then we discovered Sky and purchased an amazing first home in less than a year. We were looking in a competitive price range/location, so it still took a while to find our home, and during the time we were looking, Sky was unflagging in his support of us, he met us at numerous houses and wrote up many offers (sometimes multiples a week), and it never seemed like we were one of many for him or taking up his time. When he is helping you buy a home he treats you as if you are his only concern throughout that time, which is quite a feat for a highly active realtor. He is very knowledgeable about the homes and neighborhoods in the East Side and surrounding areas, he was very informative regarding his view is on any given property and it's value, the amount of work needed (and the probable costs and options there), and what offers would be appropriate for our budged and considered by the seller. Then he follows up on anything and everything. He worked closley with us to answer any questions we had (and being first time buyers, we had quite a few). Not only did Sky help us close on a wonderful first home that is beyond our expectations, but he worked to get us the best (and I mean THE BEST) deal possible. He is super upbeat, approachable, and really enjoys what he does, making looking for a home enjoyable at every step of the way. I can't imagine a better realtor and will absolutely be using him for any real estate needs in our future. read more

I was looking for my first home and Sky is my first and probably only realtor I would considered. I'm very a picky person when it comes to detail, so the process took longer than usual. Sky always there along the way. He was completely helpful and honest. He also gave me a lot of pointers and recommendations as a first time homebuyer and homeowner. And most of all, he has a great personality which made it extra fun on while house hunting. I closed in July and he still checks up on me. I would definitely recommend Sky to my friends. read more

It was really a pleasure to work with Sky in finding-buying my new home. He has the ability, in today's complex real estate market, to make any complicated situation simple. He really went the extra mile in helping me finding the perfect house and all his advises were extremely valuable. It's sometimes difficult to find a Real Estate that you can really trust, and Sky's realistic and judicious advices made the purchase of my house totally easy and smooth with only good surprises! I definitely thank him for making my dream come true in such a professional and friendly way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Thank you to Sky Minor and his staff for their limitless efforts in getting me my home. Sky and his staff worked above and beyond to get me the home of my dreams. I always felt comfortable and confident to express my concerns without ever feeling pressure from Sky or his staff, and they were always available for any and all questions and concerns and made me aware of what was going on during Escrow, I always knew they were working hard to get me my home. They never gave up and always showed patience and understanding with an upbeat attitude. I'm so thankful to Sky and his staff during this house hunting and escrow process, and I look forward to turning this house into a home for my family. Thank you Sky, Rachel and Cesar!!! read more

We were doing a long distance property sale of a house that was an inheritance. Getting a reputable Real Estate agent is essential if you don't want to get taken advantage of. We looked long and hard and settled on Sky because he was very responsive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and we hoped ethical. From this point on we had to cross our fingers to see how things would work out. Perhaps we were lucky but we got a cash buyer who really wanted the place, offered more than our asking price and wanted a quick close. Well, that was the end of our luck. Turns out the house had extensive termite damage and large shade trees in the back had died. Then during closing, the title company found that the attorney who had done the probate made a mistake in the legal description on the deed. Well, a turtle could run circles around the CA court system, which had to make the correction. Suffice it to say that this dragged out into a month long fiasco of the buyer seeking concessions then finally threatening to cancel the deal (justifiably) for the long delay. We were about to sign the paper work to let the buyer off the hook, when the corrected court paperwork came through. Long story made short. Throughout this ordeal Sky kept the deal alive, held the buyer's interest and towards the end held him at bay, advised us on what we should and shouldn't do, but left the decisions to us. We finally closed on a deal that we had all but given up on. We hold Sky in high esteem for pulling off this sale and are grateful (lucky!) that we picked him. Thanks Sky! read more

Very rude person to deal with. Very unprofessional and does not take the time to listen to you. There are so many other professionals out there that can help you with your real estate and financing needs. Do not let this guy belittle you. The worst customer service ever. read more

I've never encountered another real estate agent with more concern for getting the best house for ME, at exactly the right time with a killer interest rate on my mortgage. Sky's been infinitely patient and aided me in searching for exactly what i want in a house as well as advising me on the exact moment to by. It's a true no pressure approach and the man understands the housing/loan market better than anyone I've ever encountered. I can tell some of the other agent's I worked with before I found Sky are only interested in a quick commission pushing you to make offers on houses that don't even make sense... Or not putting in any legwork at all! Seriously, i didn't make an offer on anything for the first five months I was shopping with Sky and it was at his urging because he felt the market was still dropping! Now I'm looking at buying an AMAZING house for cheaper than I ever Imagined.... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! read more

When we begun the housing search we'd tried a friend's real estate agent and to say I was less than impressed is to severely understate the issue. So I got on line and did what I do best - research! I found Sky and Rachel through Yelp, they sounded like the kind of people I'd want to work with and sent over an email right away. I got a quick email back and we were in business! Throughout the entire 9 month process Sky and Rachel were always available, very knowledgeable, super tech savvy, which I appreciate to no end (can you imagine receiving multi-page faxes every single time you put in an offer?) ick, fun, friendly, and they made the entire process as pain free as it could get given that we had some.......let's call them challenges.......with the seller. Fast forward to last week when we got the call that it.was.done. I felt like a ninja should have appeared a la Mortal Kombat and said "House Acquired!". Fun times. Thanks to Sky and Rachel, we'll be in our very first home before BBQ season, and that ladies and gents is why Sky and Rachel are the BEST. read more

Sky recently helped me close an investment residential property deal. For over a year, he was continuously there to help me with finding/locating properties, writing and submitting offers (numerous ones), and ultimately closing a transaction. During the process, he was persistent, committed, and was always readily available. He is extremely reliable. I plan to continue to work with him and highly recommend him to anyone who's looking to buy/sell real properties in the LA East Side. read more

I found Sky through yelp and contacted him b/c we were contemplating listing our residential property and wanted to get some numbers on what we could realistically expect from the current market. Sky responded quickly and was extremely courteous and professional. Unfortunately, we decided not to sell right now but when we do, we'll be sure to contact Sky for assistance. I'd recommend him to others in the area. Thanks Sky! read more

As first-time homebuyers, other agents were completely uninterested in talking to us until we had pre-approval on a loan. Sky talked to us right away and got us connected with a lender. He and Rachel showed us dozens of homes in the neighborhoods in which we wanted to buy (Eagle Rock, Highland Park, and Echo Park) and wrote even more offers. Sky is knowledgeable, patient, and very concerned with making sure you get what you want. Four months ago I thought there was no way we could afford a house we would like in LA. Today we're living in our own home in Mt. Washington with a mortgage no more than we paid in rent - and it's all thanks to Sky Minor. read more

Sky is not only extremely knowledgeable and responsive, but I had a blast looking at houses with him. His enthusiasm and positive outlook are contagious. Even though buying a house is "serious business", Sky helped me relax and have fun during the entire process. (and if you knew me, you would realize that this is saying a lot.) I especially loved how he answered my many emails within the hour (and usually sooner) and it quickly became evident to me that he thoroughly understands the complexities of the entire home-buying process, including mortgages. It was reassuring to know that I was in good hands. I recommend that you read his website--he is clearly quite smart and very informed, but is also refreshingly down to earth and a delight to be with. He is kind of a cool cat who seems to me to just naturally enjoy life. I appreciate how tech-savvy Sky is, and I felt that the paperwork part was seamless and very efficient. In my situation, I needed to buy a house rather quickly, but as a first-time home buyer, I knew next to nothing about how to go about this. I started looking at houses in the beginning of July, and I just closed escrow today! After ten offers and viewing countless properties, I went into escrow after three weeks. I believe this takes diligence and a very responsive realtor. I'm glad I had Sky on my side! read more

If you're a first time home buyer, I completely recommend Rachel and Sky. Right from the very beginning, they have been client advocates by making my satisfaction and happiness their ultimate goal. Knowing nothing about the world of home buying, they have to dumb down the process for me but was never condescending, but in fact, always understanding and most helpful and patient. They work quickly and efficiently, and I love that they're tech savvy, which makes communication a gazillion times better. We hit some bumps here and there, but they were always packing with an array of solutions! I even got to close escrow a week before the estimated date! Rachel and Sky are freakin awesome! Yay! read more

We met Sky through a mutual friend. We've worked with other agents before but we decided to stay with Sky. It is one of the best decisions, my husband and I made. He is the best agent out there. He tells it like it is...no bs...he is honest, knowledgeable and gave us pointers and recommendations. We were able to buy our first home with no problem. We would definitely recommend him to anyone thinking of buying a house!! read more

I cannot recommend Sky more highly. I worked with him to find a house for a year and a half and, despite all the frustrations that accompany trying to buy in Los Angeles, I had a great time. I was looking for a particular type of property, and Sky never hesitated to go see whatever ramshackle fixer-upper I had put on my list. He knows the market inside and out and is a skilled negotiator. He shares his knowledge freely. I learned so much from him, and he never once made me feel dumb for asking what must have seemed a litany of questions. If you work with Sky, and I think you should, he will look out for your best interests, anticipate events on the horizon before you are even aware of them, give you great advice, and never pressure you to do anything. I won't say that I always followed his advice, or that he was always right, but when I didn't follow his advice, I should have. Sky balances his role as advocate, guide, and facilitator very well. He wants you to get what you want, and won't stop working for you until you do. read more

In this day and age of the bait & switch, and loan forclosures due to dishonest brokers and agents, Sky is a breath of fresh air. He is who i've turned to on several occasions just to get a sense of the real estate market, and what I should do with respect to my own property. He's a straight shooter who will give you the bottom line even if it means telling you something you might not want to hear. I've recommended Sky to my friends and will continue to do so. read more

Mr. East Side proved that he can swiftly apply his skills over a broad range, selling my west-side condo in less than two weeks. And yes, he sold it that quickly in THIS market (summer 2011). In fact, he even found competing offers and made the process as lucrative as possible for me, while charging a fair realtor's fee. All paperwork was completed electronically, which means I sold the place and didn't even have to leave the warm glow of my computer, except to visit a notary, only once. Sky is efficient, organized, and has a straightforward attitude that makes him easy to work with and more trustworthy than any other realtor I have encountered. After working with him on home purchase, two refis, this sale, and he has earned the opportunity to be the first person I call anytime I think of buying or selling real estate. read more

We just bought a duplex in Highland Park with the help of Sky Minor. The houses were for sale by owner, and this seemed to make the process more onerous than necessary. Sky worked efficiently, effectively, and dealt with a difficult seller for us. He answered all of our questions and helped to make the transaction go as smoothly as possible. He knew the home buying process well. He responded quickly to all queries and assisted in carrying out all required tasks between the time we found the house we wanted to buy and the close of escrow. I wholly recommend using Sky as your real estate agent. read more

Sky Minor loves his job. His enthusiasm, sense of humor, and passion for the real estate business made our experience exciting, memorable, and fun. He is an expert on the Eastside, a tough negotiator, and is extremely responsive; phone calls, emails, and texts were usually addressed within the hour (never longer than a day) and all documents were electronic. As first time home buyers, we were a bit reluctant and overwhelmed starting out. Sky really helped us wrap our heads around the process, answering all our questions and giving excellent recommendations and tips. His advice, patience, and expertise completely changed our outlook on real estate. And now we're homeowners! We couldn't be happier. read more

On the strength of his website and other Yelp reviews, I called Sky to ask what he thought of an interest rate I'd been quoted for a refinance, thinking he might be able to give a better quote. Instead, he said he thought the rate was fair and that there was usually not a lot of difference among them. His honesty and his willingness to talk about a few related real estate issues when it was clear I couldn't do anything for him were really refreshing. A super guy. read more

A friend recommended Sky to help me sell an apartment building in Highland park. It sold the next day. It was quite a long drawn out ordeal because of the economic climate and the difficulty with buyers getting loans. Sky is very persistent and kept at it, it took a while but the place closed last week. We got full asking price, so that is a good ending for all of us. I credit Sky for sticking with it. read more