My friends in AI say that "the saying 'Don't do business with friends' is a common piece of…read morebusiness advice stemming from the potential for conflicts and strain on friendships when mixing personal and professional relationships. While some successful businesses are built on friendships, the risks associated with this approach are significant. These include disagreements over money, roles, decision-making, and unequal contributions, which can lead to resentment and damage the friendship. " I am here to challenge that. I needed experience, tenacity and results and that is what I got. Friendship was the cherry on top and if anything, just made a scary process easier. Knowing you are responsible for a parent's portfolio and future is at times lonely and overwhelming. Stacy and Team made the process efficient and easy. Thank you, Stacy, for your professionalism and respect during this experience.

There aren't enough stars to truly represent how amazing Stacy is to work with! Stacy is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable, always on time, thorough, communicates well, and makes the home buying process a joy!

Jacqueline, In my many years of business and sold and…read morepurchased (5) homes over the last 20 years, I would like to thank you for your professionalism, level of detail, and incredibly fast turn around in the sale of my property. In today´s slow market as we are currently experiencing, where homes are staying on the market an average of 120-days you exceeded everyone's expectations by having multiple offers in only 5-days and well above market value - the neighbors truly appreciate you bringing back up the neighborhood home values. Your level of detail in regards to competitive properties, professionally marketing my home, setting a realistic price while meeting my expectations, qualifying the potential buyers, and negotiating a rapid escrow has made this a pleasurable and pleasing sale and business relationship. In addition, with the sale of my current home, I would like to thank you for finding my next home. Not only did this property meet all of my criteria, but exceeded my expectations for price of 37,000 well under market value. I also thank you for introducing me to an honest lender that got me an incredible rate much lower than expected, thanks to you for pushing me to get a good faith agreement and lock rate. You took the time to walk my wife and me through each step as well as always informing us with updates through your phone calls, emails and that great 24hr online live update status created personally for our transaction. At the end of our transaction, Jacqueline selfishly donated a percentage of her commission to a charity organization of our choice, in our name. This was no surprise to me, as Jacqueline demonstrated many kind-hearted acts throughout the entire transaction, like the wonderful, thoughtful key ceremony you gave when I walked through the door as the new owner. The food, Champaign, balloons and gifts were all very much appreciated - again another one of your thoughtful acts of kindness to make sure every moment was special. I appreciate your efforts. I am not only a satisfied client but now also a friend. Best regards Thomas Paterniti

Jacqueline is the only real estate person I will recommend, she is a very experienced professional…read morethat's trustworthy, reliable and very knowledgeable in the real estate world and much, much more. When my brother and I lost our parents we were left with the hard decision to make and a lot of things to do. I was in a cold dark place and I wanted to keep the home but circumstances came along and we had to sell. When I called Jacqueline she was so kind and she said she was honored that we picked her for this chapter in our lives. She has a unique way of saying things, I love it. Jacqueline got to work, she helped us every step of the way to get the house ready. When she put the house on the market at a fair price we all agreed on, it sold in 2 weeks. The last night we owned the house she surprised my brother and I with a beautiful fun dinner, with all kinds of food, cake, and everything so that the last night in our parents hone was not sad, but happy. I have never been so surprised in my life, it was magical. Jacqueline has had a positive impact in my life and I will be forever thankful for all her help. Later Jacqueline gave us each a book with our parent's picture on the front and inside pictures of the party and the home they lived in. We both will cherish these books forever. Jacqueline is a beautiful human being inside and outside, she is amazing. Sherry Ornelas

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.

We decided to relocate from SF to Orange County. Being long distance while looking for a house is…read morenot easy. Debra is great, she has so much extensive knowledge and experience in the real estate especially in Coto De Caza. With her network and connections, she helped us find and get the house we really wanted, and continued checking up on us through out our remodeling providing referrals and suggestions. Such an amazing person to work with. We also recommended her to a friend of ours who also purchased her investment property through Debra's help. We truly recommend her to anyone who is looking for their next home or real estate investment property to go through her. Thank you Debra

We were very lucky enough to get Debra as our real estate agent when buying a home through our…read morelender. I didn't expect to get anyone so professional and honest right away. As first time buyers, we didn't know what to expect and Debra was definitely extremely helpful in answering all of my million questions and making us feel comfortable with the process. Even in this crazy market, she helped us to find a great home within a few weeks. We were on a low deposit loan, which was hard to compete with all the cash buyers or higher deposit loans, so Debra was proactive in contacting sellers ahead of time so that we wouldn't waste our time in seeing homes that we had no chance in. If you want someone who is an all star agent, and will be honest with you along the way, Debra will definitely not disappoint. Plus she has interior design experience which has helped us make decisions on the upgrades we want to do on the home. Now, we are proud first time homeowners!

Reached out for realtors in Mission Viejo via Yelp since I don't live in the area and…read more I was contacted by Kathe. I explained that I had a distressed property that I needed to sell in Mission Viejo above the lake. Kathe understood where I was going with the sale and property and was quick to meet with me and quick to start bringing investors by to look at the property. Within days we had multiple cash offers and hit the "magic" number I needed for the sales price. The process was quick and Kathe made it so easy. She went above and beyond also checking on the vacant property when I wasn't in town. Kathe also helped me set up an estate sale at the property. When I say Kathe exceeded my expectations, that is truly an understatement. Kathe was freaking awesome! From start to finish; the process was simple and I was kept in the loop by her and her escrow company. Thanks again Kathe for the outstanding job you did. I cannot recommend Kathe enough when it comes to all your real estate needs.

For the last few months, I had a pleasure of working with Kathe in selling my house. Not only she…read morefulfilled her duties as an agent, she was always willing to help in anything I asked. I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking for an agent.

I found Katie very knowledgable and easy to work with. I highly recommend her as an agent.read more

From the owner: eXp Realty DRE#02283774…read moreHell, I'm Katie Diomartich, your local real estate expert specializing in helping buyers and sellers navigate the Orange County Market with confidence. As a wife and a mom, I know how important it is to find a home that truly fits your lifestyle - not just your budget. I specialize in helping first-time home buyers feel confident and clear throughout the process. Whether you are buying your forever home or just taking your first step, I'm here to make your journey smooth, enjoyable, and successful.

Julie assisted me in a home purchase last month. She was the absolute best! She helped get my…read moreclients a very good price on their home, negotiated some very generous credits and was extremely kind and professional every time we spoke. She was truly a blessing to work with and I would recommend her and her team to anyone who wants fantastic representation buying and selling real estate!

We have purchased now our third home with Julie. She has been an amazing agent getting us a great…read moredeal on the best homes. She is very experienced and knowledgeable and on top of everything! And she for sure bring some great luck to finding the dream home. She was able to sell our last home super quick without even putting the home on the market. I would highly recommend her. My family always goes to her for housing or renting needs!

I have been involved in real estate transactions for over 20 years and it is with confidence that I…read moresay that from the many realtors I have worked with, Ashlyn Moore is one of the finest real estate agents in the profession. She is an agent who works with high ethical standards, Honesty and integrity. It is clear to see why she is a top producing real estate agent due to her dedicated work ethic and prompt responsiveness. She has tenacity to pursue every opportunity and works hard and works smart in putting in the right amount of time, leveraging connections and services in order to do what is in the best interest of her clients. For example, despite the highly competitive housing market she would always offer objective insights on each property and never pressurize us in making the wrong decision. It was always about what's in our best interest She paid attention to the smallest of details during inspections and reviews. In addition, she has an engaging personality and understands the local Orange County real estate market and utilizes the nuances that make a specific community's housing market and pricing strategy unique. In summary, Ashlyn Moore is your to go for your real estate needs.

The service that Ashlyn provided was a tremendous help, it was able to match our specific situation…read moreand needs. Ashlyn spent hours answering our questions, giving us objective and important info on comps in the area. Ashlyn made the process incredibly easy and took extra steps. Her hard work and knowledge of what it takes to sell a home really paid off - our listing looked amazing and knocked out the competition. One of the first buyers that saw the property put in an offer. Ashlyn who was also incredibly friendly and helpful walked us through every step of the closing process. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience. She is a true professional and a genuinely nice lady.

Katherine Kim, without a doubt, is the best real estate agent my wife and I have ever worked with!…read more With her expertise and knowledge of the Orange County market, Katherine provided us with a plan that ultimately led us to purchasing the perfect home that fit our needs. Katherine's dedication to us was key because we had placed an offer on another home only to see the home, we would eventually buy listed on the market couple hours later. Katherine quickly pivoted to contacting the seller's agent and getting us a viewing of the home. We submitted an offer that same day and it couldn't have worked out better! Katherine's professionalism and planning was exemplary. She provided us with valuable information about the community we purchased our new home in which confirmed our decision was the correct one. Katherine's support and dedication to us during the entire process was simply awesome! Thank you, Dan Choi Real Estate! Katherine, thank you so very much! We were very fortunate to have you as our real estate agent!

Theresa Choi who made what can often be a stressful and overwhelming process feel smooth,…read moremanageable, and even enjoyable. From the very beginning, Theresa took the time to really understand what we were looking for and what mattered most to us. She never made us feel rushed or pressured, and instead approached everything with patience, honesty, and genuine care. It was clear that we weren't just another transaction--we were people she truly wanted to help. What stood out most to me was how responsive and thoughtful Theresa was throughout the entire process. No question was too small, and no concern was ever brushed aside. She always made sure we felt informed and confident in our decisions, which meant a lot during such an important moment. Beyond that, Theresa is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. Whether it was navigating negotiations, handling unexpected challenges, or offering practical advice, she consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything worked out in our best interest. I'm genuinely grateful we had the chance to work with Theresa, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. You'll be in excellent hands.

If you never want to sell your house, then Lisa and her elite staff are for you…read more Our house has been on the market for 170 days. She is way out of her league on homes over 2 million. She sold us on a contingent buyer that was 1 million off in cash for closing the deal. I even warned Lisa that the buyer has no paper trail of pulling this off. All smoke and mirrors with Lisa and her team. Please review other realtors upon working with her. Their fiduciary duties to their clients are horrendous. Praying her contract ends soon so we can move on to another competent agent

I have worked with a few realtors over the last couple of years. I have been in the market to buy a…read morehouse and could not figure out why a realtor is really needed. It seems like the buyer is out there looking for properties or searching zillow. After working with Lisa, I can see what a great agent will do for you. It makes the whole home buying process so much easier. She was able to figure out what kind of homes we were interested in after one session. She would look at other potential properties and not waste our time with unnecessary visits. When we found the place we liked, she quickly ran the comps. She knew if it was a good deal and could match other properties that might be cheaper, but have a higher HOA. She was on top of everything. If you've ever had a wedding planner, they shine the day of and she did great to close this deal. We made a strong offer with a quick close and she made it all happen. I look forward to working with her again. I would highly recommend her if you're looking to buy or sell a place in Orange County.