I would not recommend The Alvarado Group.
Nelson Alvarado sent an offer for the asking price of $245k, including a $1,500 commission rebate due to the sellers being difficult. I was going to receive the contract the day after. However, the seller didn't respond, and I backed out of the deal. I started to search for other properties, and the day after, Nelson messaged me, stating, "Ok seller called and apologized for not getting back to us yesterday they were out of town. I just resent 245k counter again with escrow and title clearly outlined. We can open escrow today if that's ok with you." I then called Nelson to explain my situation regarding lodging costs, as this delayed the entire closing process. I then asked for a $1,000 commission rebate on top of the current $1,500 rebate Nelson originally offered for a total of $2,500. Nelson agreed, and I went into contract. It was only after I entered the contract Nelson messaged me, stating, "Looks like I jumped the gun on agreeing to the extra 1k. It's a no go I am willing to do the 1500. But that would be the best I can do. I apologize for any inconvenience." So, after I'm legally bound to this real estate contract, you decide to go back on your word? This tactic was completely unethical on Nelson's part as a licensed realtor. Nelson cornered me into the deal when both parties had already signed both contracts, and we entered escrow without contingencies, leaving me with no way out.
On top of the disastrous sale, the sellers removed a permanently attached fixture (mounted kitchen table). On the day of moving in, I messaged Nelson, "Hey Nelson, did the seller exclude the table? It was an attached fixture to the unit. I couldn't find anything in the contract excluding it." Nelson replied, "Let me ask". One whole month later, nothing. Instead, Nelson messaged me on June 22, 2022, stating, "Hi Sami hope all is well. I sent you an email for a review, so you mind filling it out". So, you sent me a text message for a review, not a follow-up, for the missing kitchen fixture. Nelson ranks as the most unprofessional realtor in my years in business. Be extremely cautious working with The Alvarado Group, especially if it's a dual agency (his brother Adrian being the seller's agent). read more