We used Melissa and her team to sell our first home, and we couldn't be happier with our…read moreexperience. We initially reached out after noticing how quickly and for what a great price she sold a similar property in our neighborhood, and she delivered those exact same results for us. From the very beginning, it was effortless to trust Melissa and Kurt. They offered invaluable guidance, coordinated contractors, managed every small detail, and executed a seamless strategy from start to finish. Communication was great along the way and Steve (their transaction manager) does an amazing job at making sure that all required documents are completed when they're supposed to. When it came to negotiations, Melissa was an absolute powerhouse! The entire team operates like a well-oiled machine and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

Eugene, our realtor, was excellent and Kurt, Shelby and the team were also great to work with. They…read morereally understood how to sell the house and came up with a smart strategy for getting the house on the market quickly including helping us think through final repairs. Everything went according to plan and our house sold above asking in just two weeks. Eugene made a potentially stressful process feel easy. He was straightforward about what to expect, always followed through and communicated with us every step of the way. Plus he's a very effective negotiator! We recommend Eugene and the Local wholeheartedly.

Tiffany was great selling our home. Her whole team was communicative and helped with aspects that…read morewere above and beyond, like helping get the last of our stuff out of the house. Truly wants to help and sensitive to how difficult it is to sell a place you've lived in for years. Highly recommend her and her team.

I had the pleasure of working with Tiffany Chin and her entire team on the sale of an inherited…read moreproperty in Los Angeles. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Selling a property from out of state can be incredibly daunting, but Tiffany made the entire process seamless. Her expertise in the local market was evident immediately, and she provided invaluable guidance on pricing and preparation. Tiffany went above and beyond by providing us with a list of vetted contractor contacts long before I officially signed with her, which gave me the confidence to handle necessary repairs early on. When complex issues arose later, including navigating a repair contingency and probate related documentation, Tiffany handled them with professional ease and kept all parties aligned. She and her team were proactive, highly responsive, and truly hands-on with helping to coordinating necessary repairs which saved us tremendous stress. I cannot recommend Tiffany and The Tiffany Chin Group highly enough. If you're looking for a broker who is knowledgeable, diligent, and deeply committed to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients, Tiffany is the one to call."

Laura is the best realtor in LA - the agent we'd recommend without hesitation to a friend or family…read moremember when buying or selling in NELA. From the moment we started our home buying journey, she took time to understand our needs, budget, and short and long-term goals. Her integrity, honesty, and kindness made her an ideal partner in the process, while her professionalism, organization, and expertise in finding and closing on a home helped us through what could have been stressful and instead became a fun - and magical - experience :) Laura and her team are experts in NELA, from knowing the area and every home in it, to the process of closing on a home, taking care of everything from inspections to negotiations. We've heard how difficult the process can be and we're so lucky to have Laura make everything go so smoothly. Laura not only works tirelessly for you, but she truly works as a partner - her goals are your goals, always finding ways to get you the best deal and to make sure you're happy with the outcome - finding a home that was the right size, in the right location, that was exactly what we wanted. We're so grateful to have bought our dream home thanks to Laura!

Laura was a great partner for us in selling our longtime home in Los Feliz's Franklin Hills at a…read moretricky time in a rapidly changing market. From her initial presentation and the discussion of our goals, through some fairly complex renovations, and all the way to receiving multiple offers and strategizing about how to achieve the best result, she remained patient, enthusiastic, and willing to do whatever it took to understand our concerns and solve any problems that arose. Even when things got tough, Laura kept her head and brought great experience and positive energy to the job. And while Laura is wise to the business aspects, her investment is more than just financial, and it's obvious that she cares deeply about her clients. We'd moved out of town by the time our home hit the market, which was stressful. But Laura was so responsive and thorough in her communication that we always felt reassured and a part of it all, despite the distance. Her good taste and attention to detail showed in everything from remodeling and staging advice to the open houses. A special shout-out goes to her staging partner, Natasha Kassyutina, who really connected with us aesthetically and understood the spirit of our home, and did beautiful work alongside Laura to present its best qualities to buyers. We're very grateful for the great effort and genuinely personal commitment Laura gave to us and to the whole process, and we highly recommend working with her.

Melissa was referred to my wife and I from my best friend and she couldn't have been better! From…read morethe first initial meeting, we knew we wanted to move forward with her! We had our property rented out and with Melissa's inside knowledge and connections, we were able to sell and close the sale of our condo without even going to market! Melissa made the process and experience enjoyable and with no stress! She was guiding us every step of the way and we couldn't have been more happy. Melissa would be such a good representative for buying and selling and we would and will recommend her to anyone we interact with! Thank you again so much for everything Melissa!!

Working with Melissa has been one of the most meaningful parts of our home journey--and at this…read morepoint, she feels more like a friend than just our real estate agent. She helped my husband and I buy our very first home as a married couple, and from the beginning, what stood out most was how she treated us. Even as first-time buyers, we always felt like we had the same level of attention, care, and focus as her larger, more established clients. That meant a lot to us--and it's a big reason why we've continued to work with her and confidently recommend her to family. When it came time to sell that first home, Melissa absolutely delivered. She helped us sell over asking--far beyond what we thought was possible--and even generated hundreds of people through our open house weekend. She's also gone on to help our family members buy their first homes and even rent out investment property, which speaks volumes about the trust we all have in her. Naturally, when it came time for us to buy again, she was our first call. Our lives had grown--we were expecting our first baby when we got the keys to our first home, and by the time we sold, we were pregnant with our second. Melissa has been there through all of it. She understands how I operate, she understands our family dynamic (and can manage lots of opinions!), and she consistently goes above and beyond to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Even more impressive is that both homes she's helped us buy were outside of her typical areas of expertise--but you would never know it. She showed up with the same depth of knowledge, confidence, and strategic guidance as if she specialized in those exact markets, and that gave us so much trust in every decision we made. Buying and selling can be stressful, but Melissa makes the process not only manageable, but actually enjoyable--with her experience, knowledge, and sense of humor. She truly listened to our concerns, kept up with our fast-paced decision making, and made us feel supported every step of the way. This time, she helped us land what we hope will be our forever home--in a highly coveted neighborhood we honestly didn't think we'd be able to get into. It's a place where we can raise our kids, enjoy a beautiful cul-de-sac, be part of a great school district, and create a home that reflects who we are. We didn't have to compromise on what mattered most to us, and that's something we didn't think was possible. We wouldn't be here without Melissa. We're incredibly grateful for her and can't recommend her enough.

Eileen could not have done any better in helping us purchase our first home! She guided us every…read morestep of the way and went above and beyond in multiple ways for us. She helped us navigate a difficult escrow company, provided great referrals for inspections, and kept us on track the whole way. She also made sure we were happy with our home and did not push us in any way to rush this big decision. We highly recommend Eileen!

Eileen was wonderful, experienced and knowledgeable during our rental home search. We lost our…read moreprevious rental home and everything we owned during the Los Angeles fires in January. We needed to find a new home quickly so that we could restore some normalcy for us and the kids. Eileen was so caring, thorough and responsive. She helped us secure a new rental very quickly and was a great laison for us with the other realtor and property owner. And she also followed up with us in the weeks after our move to make sure we were happy and doing ok. I would highly recommend Eileen if you are searching for a new home in the greater Los Angeles area. Thanks Eileen!

Atheneeeee, Athene Farmas!…read more Look fellow yelpers... I wasn't ready to buy a house. I was just casually looking and somehow signed up to receive a call from a realtor. An unfamiliar number calls and instant regret, "I shouldn't have filled that form out" I think, "I'll just screen my calls like Destiny's Child." I never answer unfamiliar numbers, but for some reason I answered this call and I am so glad I did. Athene was on the other side of the call and she was so calming. I felt at ease. She asked me a few questions regarding we were at in our process and asked if my husband and I would be wiling to come in so she can walk us through how it all works etc... Now look again fellow yelpers, I lived in Burbank and she was in Santa Monica of all places. I DON'T CROSS the 405 for ANYONE. But for some reason, I felt like we should go. So we schlepped ourselves all the way over there on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and met wonderful Athene. We told her we were interested in Culver City condos. She walked us through the process, started sending us properties, went to some showings with us. AND THEN I threw her for a fast one. I told her we wanted to move to South LA. For what we could get a condo for in Culver City, we could get a whole house near DTLA, YES PLS. I found a dream listing and Athene was on the case. I mean, I literally texted my mom, my husband and Athene, saying "this is my dream house". My heart was racing. It was in our price range, it checked all the boxes and it had an open house soon. Athene made sure to have us check out other homes in the area, which I am thankful for so we could best gauge our offer and what we were willing to negotiate. She was there EVERY step of the process. Always respectful of time. We texted, emailed, spoke on the phone whenever we could. I obviously did not know a lot of what the process looked like and she never made me feel dumb. We got our dream house, we closed in 21 days and we are so happy. Don't know what this buyer's remorse people talk about is? She also had really great recommendations for inspectors, contractors, lenders etc... And she stayed with me through the end, well after her job was done. We are so so happy Athene found us and we couldn't recommend her more!

Sherri and the Noel Team provided knowledgeable guidance through the process of selling our home…read more They were very responsive and professional and helped present our home in the best light possible, which allowed us to sell relatively quickly during the beginning of a difficult market. We are glad we decided to go with them.

We worked with Blake Dwyer for several months on the buyer side and he was fantastic!! Not only is…read morehe clearly an architecture/home enthusiast, but more importantly he was very committed to finding us our dream house. He was very quick and responsive to all our inquiries, regularly sent us new listings, listened to our feedback, and was willing to drive great distances all over the city to look at houses with us. He's also just a nice guy to be around. Highly recommend!

Blake did a great job helping my son find his first apartment in LA. Moving from across the…read morecountry, Blake was a big help, guiding us with his local knowledge and understanding of the market. He listened to my son's needs and preferences, and his insights were very helpful. He made the process, from initial search to signing the lease, feel smooth and easy. If you're looking for a real estate agent in LA who cares and delivers results, Blake is your guy!

Teresa Chow Ulmer is a great agent to work with, whether you're located in the Long Beach, CA area…read moreor sprawling suburbs of Pasadena, CA. I'm speaking as a fellow real estate agent who has worked with Teresa recently. She speaks fluent Mandarin and English and is quick to respond to any situation to help sellers or buyers looking to relocate to or within Southern California. Her knowledge and understanding to also find solutions to problems are great. I'm aware she had a recent plumbing situation come up in a home she listed in San Marino, CA and was able to quickly bring in the needed professionals to rid of the problem for the seller in a timely manner, to present the home in the best position. I would not hesitate recommending working with Teresa Chow Ulmer if you are looking to buy or sell in Southern California, more specifically near Long Beach or even in/around Pasadena, CA.

I just purchased my first condo in Long Beach, and couldn't feel more thankful to have been…read moreintroduced to my dedicated realtor Teresa Chow Ulmer. She made this experience so positive and exciting! Not only did she help secure the offer/purchase, she was committed to making sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. As many people may know, buying a home can be incredibly stressful, but having Teresa on my side eased the weight of it all in this competitive real estate market. How lucky I are to have worked with her! There are so many qualities about Teresa that make her an exceptional realtor. Her enthusiasm and positive energy are just to name a few of the many attributes she possesses. Teresa always made sure that I was comfortable and fully understood each step of the home buying process. She was also there to pick up my phone calls when I had ANY questions. There were countless times she stayed up in the wee hours of the night just to prepare documents for the offer and negotiations. Her dedication and sincerity was also reflected in her willingness to accommodate my busy work schedule during viewings. She always made time to show me listings as soon as I came across one I wanted to see. I can't say it enough how hard she worked to secure this beautiful condo purchase for me! Another aspect of the purchase that I found incredibly simple and easy was securing the loan. I was fortunate enough to have been recommended to Daniel Maneethai by Teresa, who explained everything and pushed the loan through so quickly that we were able to close escrow in a timely manner. What a real estate dream team Teresa and Daniel make! All in all, I would wholeheartedly recommend Teresa Ulmer as your trusted realtor. There is no doubt that I will ask her to represent again in a future home purchase!