Working with Michelle Layton was an absolute pleasure! As first time homebuyers, we weren't quite…read moresure what to expect when we were paired with her through Zillow, but she made the home buying process simpler and easier than we would have ever imagined. She was very attentive and always available to talk when we had questions. She helped us get a competitive offer in on our dream home the same day we viewed it, even staying up late with us to make sure we got it in as quickly as possible. We appreciated Michelle's honesty and transparency, giving us honest feedback about our offer strategy and what to expect throughout the process. She explained things clearly in a way that made it easy to understand for a couple people with no experience in real estate. She was also instrumental in getting us help with lenders, home inspections, and final negotiations in escrow. All in all, we can't can't say enough good things about our experience with Michelle. And we certainly wouldn't have landed our home without her!

Title: Disappointing Brokerage Oversight and Execution…read moreRating: 1 / 5 Stars Our family worked with Team Forss Realty Group in Temecula on a complex, multi-transaction moving plan involving an off-market sell-side buyer and contingent replacement purchases, representing several million dollars in total potential volume. Unfortunately, our experience fell far short of professional standards, culminating with a horrific experience with the Broker. * Callous Use of Personal Health to Deflect Accountability: When we formally raised concerns regarding communication failures, management improperly introduced an agent's health condition to guilt-trip us and evade accountability. Despite being fully aware that I am a two-time terminal cancer survivor making major housing decisions to simplify things and protect my family, management weaponized health struggles as a defense against us--a tactic that was deeply manipulative, insensitive, and unethical. * Lack of Managing Broker Oversight: Despite the complexity and high volume of these coordinated transactions, there was no direct oversight or communication from the Broker of Record during critical breakdowns. When we formally raised concerns regarding contradictory agent statements, management dismissed the need for broker involvement rather than addressing the operational issues. The Broker failed to personally speak to us, even when requested to do so. * Unprofessional Dispute Handling: When we formally communicated our dissatisfaction regarding service performance, management's written response relied on emotional deflections and personal attacks rather than addressing fiduciary duties, communication breakdowns, or transaction execution. While individual agents may display enthusiasm and care, our overall experience with Team Forss demonstrated a critical lack of administrative oversight, inaccurate representations regarding buyer commitment, and poor client communication when problems arose. The Broker was especially defensive and failed to address and answer any of our concerns. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend Team Forss for clients requiring clear, accountable, and transparent brokerage management.

We had such a great experience working with Rich and his team. From start to finish, they were…read moreprofessional, responsive, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond for us. We also weren't very familiar with the Temecula area, so Rich's local knowledge and guidance were incredibly helpful throughout the process. Partway through, some unexpected health issues came up that made it difficult for us to be on site and handle everything ourselves. Rich stepped in without hesitation and took care of so much on our behalf. He did a tremendous amount of legwork, kept everything moving, and made what could have been an incredibly stressful situation feel manageable. It's rare to find someone who genuinely goes that far beyond what's expected, and we were so grateful to have Rich in our corner. He and his team made a stressful situation so much easier for our family. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a realtor in the Temecula area!

We had a great experience working with Rich and The Ashley Cooper Team. Rich was knowledgeable,…read moreresponsive, and always easy to work with. He and his team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and made everything feel much less overwhelming. We really appreciated having them in our corner and how smoothly they helped everything come together. We would absolutely recommend Rich and would happily work with him and his team again!

Jake Tolman was outstanding to work with on our recent cash purchase in Perris, CA. He represented…read moreus on the buy side and handled the transaction with a high level of professionalism from start to finish. His communication was consistent, clear, and proactive--something we value heavily when moving quickly on deals. What really stood out was Jake's ability to structure the deal effectively and keep all parties aligned, which helped ensure a smooth and efficient closing. He understands how to navigate real-world transactions and adds value beyond just opening doors. We would absolutely work with Jake again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a sharp, reliable real estate professional.

Chase was awesome finding my family the perfect home! I would highly recommend him if you're…read morelooking to purchase a home.

I've been toying with the idea to buy an investment property in the San Diego area over the next…read more1-2 years (assuming rates go down to affordable levels). While I'm originally from San Diego, I'm unfamiliar with the real estate market other than looking at properties on Zillow. While talking to a childhood friend, she recommended her realtor Erin and gave me her number. It felt too intrusive to call her personal cellphone so I decided to go to her website to learn more about her and ultimately decided to call the general number. Well, guess who answered?! lol Erin. I had to mute the phone shortly after she answered because I was awkwardly giggling to myself like a crazy person. I guess I just figured someone from her team would answer so it's funny I ended up talking to her anyway. We had a nice conversation. While I had many questions, she patiently answered them all. She offered locations to consider in my price range, townhomes and single family homes and places that don't charge an HOA. I thought HOA's were only on condo's, derp. Erin demonstrated to me that she's more interested in the relationship than the transaction and I respect that. We went ahead and scheduled an appointment at her office next week so she can help me with planning.

Selling and buying a home can be very overwhelming, but having to right Realtor can make all the…read moredifference and that is exactly what I experienced with Erin Wade. It was time for my mom to finally downsize to a home which would be more manageable; square footage to yard maintenance; for someone in their 80's. Therefore, I searched Yelp and after viewing the realtors on Yelp, Erin Wade stood out even before I read her reviews. I called Erin and set up a meet and greet with my mom and husband to discuss options for selling and buying a home in the area. From starting to finish, Erin was friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth, stress-free and successful for my mom who has never had to deal with selling and buying a home for over 30+ years. Erin is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, communication was always clear and timely, and she responded to all texts and/or emails in a timely matter even while out of town for family event. If it just so happened Erin was not available, she assigned someone from her team to cover in her absence. Erin made sure we were kept in the loop on any information about the property my mom was selling and the one she was purchasing. Erin really catered to my mom's needs and to my husband and my expectations during the process. Overall, Erin made us feel we were the only customer even though we know that is not true. We; my mom, husband and I, are grateful to have found Erin Wade and her team to help my mom sell her home and find her forever home. If you are looking for a great, reliable, friendly and knowledgeable Realtor. Erin Wade is that Realtor. I will definitely call Erin Wade when I am in the market to sell my home.

I cannot say enough great things about Christian!…read more We live in NorCal and needed to sell our rental property. We wanted someone who could handle all aspects of the sale knowing we wouldn't be present. After reading other reviews and seeing how he has worked with several out of town sellers, and then speaking with him directly, we knew he was the right person! The first thing he did was hook us up with a handyman (who not only did a great job, but also in record time). He installed new LVP flooring, painting, installed countertops and more. After completion, Christian scheduled a house cleaner and then a photographer to promote the property. We got the house on the market in about 3 weeks with beautiful pictures and it sold immediately and it closed in 25 days. Through the entire process, Christian was very communicative and kept us in the loop the entire time. I can't imagine how this process could have gone any better! Highly recommend!!

We reached out to Christian when we were ready to start the home buying process. Christian did a…read moregreat job explaining everything and guiding us through each step. We ended up finding the perfect home for our family in Menifee, CA, and the entire process went very smoothly. We're extremely thankful for all of Christian's help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home!

Hank Greer is simply the best of the best hands down. He makes the process simple and easy to deal…read morewith. In selling our house he streamlined the process and vetted potential buyers effectively. The value is immeasurable that Hank brings to the process of selling a house. Hank gave us a tool to manage the schedule of viewers of the house for each appointment which made it easy work around our schedule. We recommend Hank Greer for any and all things related to buying and selling a house.

If you're looking for a realtor who truly cares, puts your best interests first, and genuinely…read morelistens to your needs, look no further. Hank Greer is attentive, responsive, and always accessible. The entire process of buying or selling a home is made simple with Hank's exceptional guidance and keen attention to detail. He kept us informed every step of the way with regular updates and was always available for any questions or conversations along the journey. Thank you, Hank, for making this such a smooth and stress-free experience. Your genuine care, professionalism, and compassion truly sets you apart.

This review is way overdue for our wonderful realtor that we became friends with Marissa! She wears…read moremultiple hats at home and is an excellent communicator , realtor, negotiator and the list goes on! From our very first consult this year in January Marissa put a plan in place as we wanted to put our home for sale in Fallbrook, after living in it for 2 years - we needed more space and room for our family. Marissa after putting our home live on the market and having a wonderful strategy in place - she was able to sell our home in 4 days on a rainy open house day & holiday weekend! We knew in our hearts we would've loved to live in a new community called Sommers Bend in Temecula after looking at some homes together. Marissa planned it strategically and was able to make our wants a reality with the new phase we wanted, so we can move quickly once our home was sold with a non-contingent offer. After all the patience and months of waiting at the end of August we got our keys for our new home and we've been enjoying our new community at Sommers bend with our family! This process of buying a home with a realtor vs. not having a realtor the first time is a night and day difference. I can't tell you how valuable it is to find a wonderful realtor that works hard for you and provides you peace of mind during all the real estate transactions. We've had some many questions along the way and she answered them all timely for us and provided her expert opinions along the way. We were at ease during this process as we know she had our best interest in mind. We are so glad we found Marissa. I highly recommend you reach out to her as she is the best realtor in Temecula and the knows the nearby areas and I can assure you she can help you as well

I worked with Marissa for almost a year trying to find the perfect home. When we found it, not only…read moredid she sell my home in under a few days, we closed the deal on my new home almost as quickly. She and Austin are two of the most down to earth and professional realtors I've ever met. If you ate looking to sell or buy a new home, this is the team you want on your side. They worked tirelessly to make sure everything went smoothly. You won't be disappointed, they are truly the best at what they do.

We recently sold our Temecula wine country home with the help of Jessica, and it was an incredible…read moreexperience! She was right on the money when it came to pricing. In fact we had multiple offers day 2 on the market and ended in a bidding war and $100,000 over asking price! She was there to hold our hand through the entire process which made it feel a lot less stressful. She is very knowledgeable about the rules of the wine country which is essential when you are selling this area. She lives there herself which makes her a great resource for seller and buyer alike! We asked her not to set the price too high because we didn't want it to sit too long. Instead she listed the home where she felt the value was and marketed it really well. We were even on the cover of the home magazine thanks to her savvy skills. Thanks to Jessica we went into escrow after 4 days on the market and sold within 30 days! Hiring Jessica was the best decision, we highly recommend you go for it! She will not disappoint.

Like one of the other reviews stated, it is difficult to summarize all of the positive things to…read moresay about Jessica. She was referred to us a few years ago by some close friends when it was time to purchase our first home. That transaction was flawless. Fast forward to last month, my wife and I decided it was time to upgrade and get a pool for the kids. It was a spur of the moment decision. We called her up and a week later we had found a replacement home, listed our existing home, and had 3 offers over asking within 24 hours of listing. We couldn't have asked for more. Her knowledge and professionalism is a given at this point. What really needs to be stressed is what a great person she is. She is down to earth, approachable, hard working, has a great sense of humor, and most of all is patient. She has an extensive network, will tell you what is realistic/unrealistic, and will go to battle for you. If you are reading this, you would be doing yourself a great disservice by not choosing her as your realtor.

Outstanding agent with many years in the business. Her experience is what Owner's love and…read moreappreciate. She takes every sale personally and treats every one of her clients like family.!

Delilah helped us find our first home and we are so very lucky have been put in contact with her!…read moreDelilah was available to us at all times and gave us such personal attention. She made herself available to our schedules and showed us homes during the week, in the morning, in the evening, and on the weekends. When we would have to take our toddler with us home hunting she was super understanding. She always made us feel at ease. Since we were first time home buyers Delilah made sure to explain every step of the process and took the time to answer all of our questions. She would even check in on us throughout escrow to make sure we were all on the same page. I cant say enough good things about her. I would definitely recommend her and I would definitely contact her for any future home purchase. Having a realtor like her, with her knowledge and attention, made our first time home purchase go smoothly. Thank you Delilah!!

Janet Callaway helped us find our dream home in Murrieta and made the entire experience a joy from…read morestart to finish. We looked a houses throughout Murrieta and Temecula with her and never once felt pressured or insecure. We ended up finding the perfect house, and Janet was on top of every step of the process, keeping in constant communication with us and the selling agent, and going above and beyond at every chance. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend her and Val Ives Big Block Realty to anyone thinking about purchasing a house in the region. Five stars!

Carter Apodaca with Val Ives is absolutely phenomenal! We worked with him for almost a year before…read morefinding the perfect place to buy in San Diego. He is patient, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend asking to work with Carter if you are looking to buy!