Kristin is always ready to help with escrow questions, provide information related to demand…read morestatements, applicable charges related to subject properties and a willingness to go above and beyond your request for assistance! Truly the right choice when looking for a very qualified and competent escrow officer!

Lisa, Caitlyn, and their team just helped me close a transaction on my new home. They are all…read moregreat to work with - very professional and efficient! 5 Stars!

I consulted David Perez, a real estate agent of Bullock Russell Real Estate Services for a home I…read morewas interested in possibly purchasing in the mountains. I had originally met Mr. Perez when he was the buyers agent for someone who invited me to view the property they were purchasing with his help. Months later I was in discussions with a different agent and broker about selling property. I had asked that agent to go with me to a property in the mountains I wanted to view. That agent committed to following up at the beginning of the new week, and e-mailed their team members, promising one of them would contact me. Unfortunately, no one associated with that agent ever followed-up and the property I was interested in became contingent and no longer available. I continued to watch the property, and about five months later the property fell out of escrow and was relisted for sale. My experience with the agent I had been in discussions with lost my trust and confidence. I didn't feel they valued me as a potential customer for a sale, and they showed I couldn't trust them for showing me property or negotiating property. Perhaps if I had asked them to sell my car, or help me buy a car, that would of been different. But when you are dealing with hundreds of thousands of dollars into the millions, i'd have to be insane to work with anyone I can't trust. I contacted David Perez of Bullock Russell Real Estate Services since I already had his phone number, he had already helped someone I know purchase a property, and he seemed very knowledgeable when I had previously met him. To my surprise David offered to show me the property, despite knowing it would require several hours of his time, and a three hour round trip drive. He also knew, it was the only property I was looking at in California. David contacted the selling agent to request a time for us to view the property, met at the property on a Saturday, walked me through all the different areas within the property and pointed out issues that concerned him about it. He estimated it may need an addition $250,000 investment to bring it up to code and to correct several concerning issues, including a notice we found on the door from the county indicating it was in violation of several codes. David recommended not purchasing the property and explained why, and that is what a buyer or seller wants and needs from a real estate agent. Someone who is honest, trustworthy and genuinely helping you evaluate a property. I found David very friendly, eager to assist, professional, and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all of my questions about the property being looked at and saved me from making a bad purchase. I didn't buy that property and decided to hold off on property hunting while I determine what state or area I want to look at going forward. I interviewed 5 or 6 different agents and brokers so far, and I found it difficult to find one who I feel I can trust. When dealing with so much money, and something so important, I want someone I'd feel comfortable leaving my wallet on the table around if I had to leave the room. I can only speak to my experience, but I feel confident all my money would still be in my wallet if I left it in the room with Mr. Perez, or when making a decision for buying real estate.

Steve and Jeff are the best in the game. We bought our house with them 9 years ago, and just…read morerecently sold it with them. We had a buyer within the first few days of listing. The whole process was as smooth as possible. We can honestly recommend this competent team.

I have been selling residential real estate for 14 years now and have used numerous escrow…read morecompanies over the years. Homestead Escrow is unparalleled in their ability to communicate. The escrow officer that I use is Gale, and she is on top of EVERYTHING! She goes above and beyond with my clients and I have never had a complaint in working with her. Katie and George are the managers and marketing directors and they are amazingly helpful whenever my clients or I need something. They are truly a phone call away. If you have escrow questions or are wondering about fees or anything, this is who I would call and voluntarily choose to work with. My clients have always been very satisfied with every aspect of escrow. As for the review that states the "hold harmless" agreement, that is standard on ANY escrow company paperwork because in California, escrow companies are required to be the neutral third party.

Third escrow company I've closed with in the area - best service. Eddie Tanamachi was our escrow…read moreofficer - he is efficient, easy to reach, and clear. He helped us pull off an early close and WIRED FUNDS SAME DAY. My knees are still wobbling. I'm not a realtor and no longer live in the area - so totally objective review. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

When our realtor, Eric Van Winkle, recommended CrossCountry Mortgage to us, we gave them a try…read morebased on his great experiences and we're glad we took his word for it. Having used other lenders for property purchases in the past, we knew how tedious, confusing, and stressful gathering all the necessary financial documents can normally be. Working with the team at CrossCountry Mortgage was a completely different experience. We were so impressed by how fast, clear, and proactive their communication was every step of the way. Their application portal made a huge difference. It was thorough and clear, taking all the guesswork out of what documents were needed and making the submission process as smooth and painless as possible. The team was wonderfully patient with us and took the time to explain every detail and guide us through the numbers while we waited to find the right property. Buying a home comes with a lot of moving parts, but CrossCountry Mortgage made the financing side feel manageable and straightforward. We are so happy with how everything went and couldn't have asked for a better team to work with on this purchase!

They guided us through everything, answered questions promptly and just generally made the process…read morenot stressful.

The staff at Blue Pacific excels in professionalism, and customer service. Which in today's day and…read moreage, is no small feat. They are friendly, and extremely easy to work with. If you are looking for the best suited firm to handle escrow in Laguna Woods, this is it. Go Blue!

Excellent, friendly staff. They work great with clients which helps make the escrow process easy…read morefor the agent. They have a great relationship with the other parties in the transaction which also helps make things go smoothly. Thank you, Nicole, Christy and Ryan. Keep up the good work.

One man's trash is another man's treasure…read more I gave my landlord a 30-day notice on 6/10/2024 and had already paid my rent through the end of June. My intention was to pay the rent due for the 9 days in July on July 1st. The week of June 23 through the 28th, Britt Fulton and Michael Miller of Luxre Realty taught me that ONE MAN'S TREASURE IS ANOTHER MAN'S TRASH. During this week, these true professionals and icons of their industry were kind enough to toss all of my stuff into closets to do a photo shoot, list the condo I lived in and start showing it without any notice. They were also kind enough to boot me out of my home 2 days before the end of the month for an open house weekend: again, with no notice. I only found out because one of my neighbors thought all the activity in my home, was out of the ordinary. Apparently, renter's rights, morals and common courtesy mean absolutely nothing to these pillars of their community when it gets in the way of their greed. These fine folk put some of my plants out on the open deck which is painted metal on a hot summer day and let my plants burn and die. One of those plants was over 20 years old which I'd grown from a cutting from one of my mom's plants. These titans of their trade piled my stuff into closets, even tossing stuff on top of my other plants. They also scratched a 28-inch 4K Samsung monitor that I needed for work. I was never able to find my Vitamix blender. It was on the kitchen counter when last I saw it and I miss my smoothies... Luckily, I'd already taken most of my "treasures" to my new apartment a few days before. I just wish I'd taken all of my plants with me. I had about 20 plants, one of which was over 40 years old and belonged to my mom. That one is struggling to survive as it got burned pretty bad in the heat. Here are some pictures; please let me know if you think I'm overreacting, because I'm also considering filing a complaint with the National and California Associations of Realtors. I'm a Certified General Appraiser with over 38 years experience and have NEVER seen a realtor treat another person's personal belongings in such a manner. I have never treated another person's personal belongings in such a manner, neither in my professional life nor my personal life.

We have known Jade for 13 years. She has been nothing but honest, and worked with pride and…read moreintegrity. The Tarter Team is kind and hard working. We are thrilled to refer our friends to Ben and Jade. They are detail oriented and offer personalized services to fit any clients' needs. As a San Clemente native, please reach out to this team for your real estate needs especially for South Orange County! Relationships matter and the Tarter Team strives to maintain them.

Love our new home and it's all thanks to Adam! Very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. I…read moretrusted his opinion. Now my husband and I are finally home owners! We can provide a big, safe and comfortable roof for our kids. After 1 week of Adam showing us houses, we put on an offer on this 1 house. Adam guided us through the process and I am very great full for everything!

Adam is a professional, trustworthy and a very knowledgable real estate agent. As a first time home…read morebuyer, I had lot of questions and concerns. He was always available and willing to answer all my queries. Property showings, making offers, property inspections and closing - each step was handled very professionally. I will definitely use his services in the future and will refer him to friends and family.

Selling my house is not something I thought I would have to do for several more years, but due to…read morean unfortunate personal situation, I found myself needing the services of a realtor to sell. Call it fate, the day I was going to start looking for a realtor, I got a flyer in the mail from Cesi. From the moment I first met with Cesi to talk about my options with selling my home, I knew that I was in the right hands. She offered advice and gave me options, all while being compassionate about my situation. During the renovations of the house before selling, Cesi did an excellent job having my back with the renovation company. Any issues that came up, she was on top of immediately. She was constantly over at the house to check up on the progress of construction and keep the renovation company honest. It was a relief since I had moved out of town. And Cesi remembers EVERYTHING. There were a couple of times I thought I had agreed to one thing and the renovation company was doing something else, Cesi corrected me immediately. She didn't even have to look it up. Once the renovation was complete, her entire team made the actual selling of the house a breeze. Cesi, Nicole, Nikki, and Gordana work like a well-oiled machine and just take care of everything. Literally everything. They sent me breakdowns of each open house with feedback from the visitors so I knew how people felt about the house. I felt like I was supported and that the entire team was working hard to ensure my house sold quickly, which it did, for over asking price. Cesi and her team work for you. Their communication is outstanding. They keep you updated with everything. I mean, Cesi was literally calling me at 8pm on a Sunday night to keep me updated and to answer all of my never ending questions. They will have your back and make sure that your investment is protected at every step of the process. Working with Cesi and her team felt less like working with a realtor group and more like working with a group of friends. Absolute professionals.

Cesi and her team were amazing! Selling a home and a move is stressful but that's why you're…read morelooking for an expert to help you. Look no further. We interviewed a few different realtors and glad we chose Cesi and her experienced team. Notice we keep stressing Cesi and her team. It's a great team of super friendly non nonsense experts. You will sell your home. Trust them with their opinions. They work with you. You're not alone in this transition time. So be at ease with one important role.