After being in a home for 20 years that I loved!!! I decided I needed a forever home where I could…read moreexpand and think about what I needed as I grow older. This sell and finding what I needed I felt was nearly impossible. However, Chantal VonWetter from Topanga Properties never stopped looking, never gave up, was always positive, and she was magic and found me the perfect forever home. I am so grateful to her and her team. It is truly amazing that she got me every single thing on my list. To whom ever reads this if you are in need of help to sell or buy, this is your woman.!!!

Chantal is amazing. She was instrumental in landing my young growing family in our new home managed…read moreby Topanga Properties. The care is evident and the responsiveness is next level.

Dana Frank is a pleasure to work with - efficient, proficient, reliable, and resourceful. She…read morehelped me sell my condo faster and for more than I expected. I'm beyond pleased and look forward to working with her again.

Dana, my home was BROKEN into on YOUR watch and you never even bothered to tell me! My neighbor,…read morewho was thankfully on the ball, let me know. You also refused to cooperate and talk with the police. Your text back to me said your hair was wet, so you couldn't answer the phone. After that, you kept saying you were too busy to tell the police what happened. Why? Why didn't you let me know about the break in? The police said you put my life in danger by not telling me, because I could have shown up there with them still inside my house and/or they could have come back. You also didn't tell me that the keys to the french doors were also stolen on your watch, so I know that when my house was shown, no one was able to go out onto any of the balconies. You didn't bother to make any flyers to let people know about the extra parking, which is important on a tiny cul-de-sac. Most people would leave thinking a house doesn't have parking for visiting friends and family. The stagers also left boxes in my neighbor's driveway. My neighbors can attest to this. They also left boxes in front of my front door. They had been out there for weeks before I came to the house and discovered them. Most realtors would want a clean entryway. You also said you didn't have time to do an open house. I have photos of what the painter you hired did and the paint all over. I have photos of the horrible staging. You can't discount facts Dana. You then said you wanted to list the house below the market price because then you claimed there'd be a bidding war, which there wasn't. It sold for way too little. My dad was 80 something at the time and things got past him but not me. I tried to fire you because I was the one seeing that you weren't putting in the effort other realtors I've worked with have. They all had open houses. My dad is old and lives 6 hours away, so he didn't see what I was seeing firsthand. He didn't see with his own eyes the smashed windows at the front door, the bad painting job, the weird staging job with strange contemporary orange furniture that didn't fit the style of the house. That there were no flyers made for the potential buyers to take with them after to show the park nearby, that it's in a great school district, that there's extra parking, etc. You didn't bother doing this. Yelp is here so people can post about their experiences with businesses and so this is exactly what I'm doing. This was mine and my father's personal experience with you.

Chryssa never quits and delivers. She was fabulous. When I decided to lease my house in Topanga, I…read moreknew that Chryssa was the one to call and it was the best decision I made. It was a pleasure to work with her. Her negotiation skills are superb, and I am very satisfied and highly recommend Chryssa.

We just sold our home of over 35 years and we could not have done so without Chryssa's…read moreprofessionalism, expertise, flexibility and joyful personality. With so many variables affecting our Topanga property (septic, oak trees, hillside, vacant parcels etc) it was reassuring to have an agent that was well-versed in all the things! If you are looking for an agent who can help navigate the tides of real estate with grace and a calming influence when/if things get tense, I highly recommend Chryssa!!

Cricket Yee is the real deal…read more Buying a home is stressful. Cricket made it feel manageable - and even exciting. She is responsive, sharp, organized, and incredibly calm under pressure. Whenever something unexpected came up (and in real estate, something always does), she handled it immediately and strategically. She fought for us during negotiations, kept everything on track during escrow, and explained every step in plain English. We never felt lost or unsure about what was happening. Beyond the professionalism, she genuinely cares. You can tell she wants her clients to win, not just close. If you're buying or selling in LA, call Cricket. Period.

I worked with this agent to list my rental properties in Winnetka, CA. My properties were not…read moreadvertised correctly on key platforms, including Apartments.com, Homes.com, and Zillow, which are among the most important channels for marketing rental listings. This negatively affected visibility and inquiries. When I raised these issues and requested corrections, the agent declined to address them, stating that it would take too much time and that technical personnel were unavailable. As a result, the inaccuracies remained unresolved. When I continued to follow up regarding these issues, the agent terminated the agency relationship, which caused delays in marketing my properties. She also suggested that my listings be transferred to more junior personnel within her brokerage rather than handling the matter herself. In addition, I gave clear instructions to restrict access to a separate furnished studio unit with valuable contents and specifically requested that the lockbox code be changed so contractors could not enter. Despite these instructions, after termination of my agreement she willfully made the key accessible to the contractors. In my experience, her conduct was unprofessional, including failing to correct listing errors, not following clear instructions regarding property access, and terminating the agency after concerns were raised. Based on my experience, there were significant lapses in responsiveness, follow-through, and adherence to client instructions.

Marc and Ken are absolute rockstars. We've trusted them for years and they've never let us down…read more They're knowledgeable, responsive, and truly invested in getting the best outcome for their clients. Couldn't recommend them more highly!

We chose Marc and Ken because they have been the highest rated realtors in our area of the San…read moreFernando Valley for years. There were many physical and emotional hurdles to overcome selling our mother's property and they proved daily why they are so successful. Calling on their vast experience, their suggestions on pricing and timing turned out to be spot on. They were aided by an excellent photographer and Title company. When we ran into a tenant issues near the end, they negotiated masterfully, handled paperwork, communications and meetings efficiently and persisted at every turn until each problem was solved and a final solution found. For all this we will be eternally grateful.

I had the absolute best experience working with Kara and Mike. They paid attention to my needs,…read moreheld my hand through one of the biggest decisions of my life, and I couldn't imagine working with anybody else. I've since referred them to a few friends that are also extremely thrilled with their professionalism and ability to make things happen in such a tough market. I couldn't recommend working with them more.

**Exceptional Experience with Michael Katz and the Katz Group!**…read more My wife Natalie and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Katz to find our perfect rental home, and we can't say enough good things about him! From start to finish, the experience was **flawless**. Michael's professionalism is unmatched--he's not only incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable about the market, but also genuinely kind and positive throughout the entire process. Michael made everything easy and stress-free for us, guiding us with expert advice and going above and beyond to ensure we found exactly what we were looking for. His dedication and positive energy made the experience invaluable. If you're reading this and looking for a realtor, **stop searching, stop thinking, hire Michael immediately**--you won't be disappointed! Thank you, Michael, for everything!

Roy is a good man. He communicates good and he makes sure that his clients are satisfied.read more

Roy and Ari were great to work with. I was a little worried about selling my house. Then I had a…read moremeeting with Roy and Ari and about 7 weeks later I had my funds to get my new home. No fuss no Muss Thanks Guys!!

Sue was the right choice. As a young couple looking to buy our first home, much less in the…read moreextremely competitive Pacific Palisades market, we really didn't know where to start. From our first consultation, Sue really listened to what we were looking for, respected our price range, and provided seasoned advice that lead us to make our own educated decisions and not get too caught up in the emotion of home buying. I really didn't know what to expect going into the process but she made it feel easy. A few highlights: RESPONSIVE - She replies almost immediately to every text and email. When it came to closing, she was on top of all parties involved. PROFESSIONAL - There is no BS and no time wasted with Sue. RESPECTED - When we would share who we were working with at open houses, all the listing agents knew Sue and based on their reactions, respected her as well. Her strong network helped us on multiple accounts. PERSISTENT - Sue fought for us. We would have never ended up getting the dream home we did without her persistence.

Clear communication, local market knowledge, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, follow…read morethrough, fairness, honesty, and a straight forward demeanor are the hallmarks of a highly competent and effective real estate professional. Sue Kohl embodies all of these traits. She treated our transaction as if it were her own and us as a valued neighbor and client. We feel so fortunate Sue represented us in the leasing of our home.

I whole-heartedly recommend The Mark & Grether Group to anyone looking to buy or sell property in…read moreSouthern CA. My wife and I have worked with The Mark & Grether Group for two home purchases and a home sale in the past 3 years. The team is knowledgeable and patient when explaining the tricky details of the entire buy/sell process. The professional demeanor of the entire staff means that you're working with a team who is organized, prompt, and attentive. Their attention to detail when it came to the sale of our home was key - they knew exactly how to highlight the best aspects. When selling, we received multiple offers above our asking price while only on the market for a short time. During the entire buy & sell process, the team was considerate of our time and busy work schedules. When you work with The Mark & Grether Group, you are working with a team who cares, treats you like family, and gets the job done!

Russell and his entire team were fantastic to work with--responsive, professional, and incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about the local market. Beyond that, they are fun, easy to talk to, and down to earth, which made the whole process so much more enjoyable. They really know how to get the job done! I would highly recommend Russell and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.

Melissa Oliver was absolutely horrible to deal with. She represented the buyer of my home and…read morecouldn't have been less kind or empathic. I was a new mom with a 9 week old and she repeatedly made horrific comments to me whilst I was in my home and about me others complaining if I didn't clear out of my home in enough time foe her to show the property without me there. I could hear and see her say things about my and my family without out any regard to me being a new mother or that, since we were in a remote location and I had a newborn sometimes it wasn't totally possibly to clear out with short notice. She's prissy and inflexible and over the top rude. I've bought and sold a number of homes since this time and I've repeatedly told the buyers that if they're using her I won't be doing business with them. You'd think also being a mom that she would have had some kind of a heart towards a new mom, but no. She's miserable and it shows in everything that she does, especially how she conducts her business.

After having a great experience with one of their selling agents, the office didn't return my calls…read morefor two days resulting from the house they were representing getting an offer. The agent went on to say that they were not accepting any more offers even though the listing said that they are accepting backup offers. The office's response was only to say that they have too much business to call everyone back.