Karen Lewis walked up to me at Carmel's annual Concourse d'Elegance and offered me a nice…read morecappuccino coffee. She was super nice to my dog "Speedy" and well, such a warm and likable person. Just a few yards away, I could see her brokers office DAVID LYNG and inside, wine and cheese was offered. Karen herself, has her office in Capitola, California, but to come all the way to represent this brokers office, is very much kind and shows how all of us are trying to get the housing market back on track. David Lyng offers homes for sale and will sell homes in the local vicinities. A great location, a fantastic team. I will certainly think of them when its time for me to recommend a realtor team.

Usually buying or selling a house is a painful process so do yourself a favor and call Karen Lewis…read morewith David Lyng Real Estate. We live in Idaho and had to sell a home in Carmel Valley. Our friends in Carmel had heard many good things about Karen so we took their recommendation. We really didn't know anything about the California housing market but felt comfortable in Karen's competent hands. It was at a time when buyers were trying to low-ball offers but Karen kept our confidence up, and the price where it should have been. We sold our house quickly and the closing was smooth. Karen is also a pleasure to work with. We always looked forward to hearing from her and hope to do business with her again. Thanks Karen.

I would strongly advise not using this company. They are rude and unresponsive to emails, texts, or…read morecalls. I don't ever write reviews, but they have provided the worst customer experience I've had when dealing with short term rentals.

Carmel realty used to be top notch. Expensive but great villas to rent with great service .. in…read more2013 they have mastered the art of deception! They will charge 1500 for pre and post detailed and through cleaning .. a big lie .. our place had hair and blood marks on the sofa, a filthy washer, mick in shower drain , kitchen stuff dirty etc. Have pictures to prove. When asked was the placed cleaned before we checked in and knowing it was not, they had no problems to lie! Elizabeth never came into the meetings. . Kristi gave lip service but listened!! The security deposit will not be returned for 45 days when the law states max 21 days! Airbnb and others return the deposit in a few days! Renters be aware. Stay away from Carmel realty

Yolanda did a fantastic job helping us sell my in-laws home. There was a ton of work to be done to…read moreget it ready for viewing, and she made it happen. We worked with Yolanda and Juan from out of state and things could not have gone better. Staging was perfect. We were able to sell in our time frame and at a price we were more than happy with. Thanks for all the hard work. This is an amazing team!

The rudest, most obnoxious and most argumentative person I have ever had the displeasure of dealing…read morewith in my 40 years of buying and selling real estate. Caused an immense amount of stress and anxiety for my wife, and created unnecessary arguments. Do not recommend!

This was a disappointing experience for us!…read more Closing the sale of a house always has its ups and downs, some are unavoidable due to the system. Others are avoidable . This one could have been avoided had the staff at First American understood and possessed some basic customer service skills. In a nutshell, the staff's lunch date was more important than pleasing a customer - taking a little care and attention to help the closing of the the escrow so that we could move into our new home before Christmas as planned. When we arrived at the store, the escrow assistant told us that there was not enough time to close today - even though we had checked and double checked that it could. Point blank we were told that; 1. "Our company policy is that the office has to close between 12 and 1." The regional manager later informed that this was not true, and 2. "I won't close your documents today." Verbatim. Granted, originally she said that "I can't close your documents today" (because she had to go to lunch). But later this statement was changed to "I won't". I guess I appreciate the honesty. The regional manager tried to smooth things over, lots of apologies, but from my impression, the assistant's attitude was a typical example of entitlement mentality, a lack of training and abominable sense of urgency. It may also have been because our house was only a $500,000 purchase and not $3M. Again, the store manager/Sr. Escrow Officer tried to apologize, but when I am told that "I've already spent 45 minutes talking to you about his and now I'm late for a meeting," I think I can read what really is important. The regional manager followed up, and did a suitable job. We did manage to close before Christmas, and moved in. So all's well that end's well.

I went to this office recently seeking help for 2 commercial properties early in the morning…read morewithout an appointment. The staff was was friendly and very helpful in obtaining the comparable sales and chain of title. I also had the opportunity to meet Vanessa Haven, the Sales rep for the office and she also assisted me further. As a 25 year veteran Broker, I highly recommend them to any Agents looking to work with a local Title Comapny. I will definitely be giving them my business.

Just closed an incredible off market sale with Peter Boggs. I was working as a trustee, and…read morelooking at a very difficult sale situation. Peter came by the property and was not overwhelmed with the potential problems. We established a top of market sale price, but the property was not ready to be listed on the MLS. Within days Peter had a full price, 21 day escrow offer ready to be signed. Title company and transaction coordinator were both fantastic. Communications were terrific. On top of being a knowledgable real estate professional, he is a great person. I could not recommend Peter more highly.

We had an excellent experience working with Peter Boggs, who guided us through every step of our…read morehome search and purchase. From the very beginning, he took time to understand our goals during a detailed buyer consultation via Zoom, helping us clarify what kind of property and neighborhood would best fit our needs. He toured us through multiple homes, resale and new build, across different cities, educating us on the nuances of each community, and even previewed listings via video and FaceTime so we could see homes as soon as they became available if we were out of the area. When it came time to make an offer on a home in Seaside Highlands, he wrote a compelling and well-structured proposal that unfortunately lost out only because other buyers did not have a contingency and we still needed to list our current residence. Even after that, he kept searching proactively, uncovering new and "coming soon" properties before they officially hit the market. In addition to his local expertise, he connected us with a trusted loan officer who reviewed financing and bridge loan options--to try to mitigate our contingency issue, and he also referred us to an excellent real estate agent in San Jose who helped us sell our previous home so we could be better positioned when making an offer. When our path shifted toward a new build at The Dunes, he smoothly transitioned into that process, \communicating with the sales agents for the builder, addressing our questions, and ensuring details were handled properly from contract to closing. He even provided vendor referrals to help us get settled after move-in. Peter's professionalism, responsiveness, and thoughtful guidance made what could have been a stressful process feel organized and well-supported. We are truly grateful for his diligence, communication, and care in helping us find our new home. We highly recommend him to others.

I highly recommend Kim DiBenedetto for selling a property for us!…read more Kim is very knowledgeable and professional in knowing the local real estate market ! Kim was on point at every step of the process of getting the job done ! If you want someone who knows the market and can handle all aspects we highly recommend Kim !

Liz Dini of TA Properties spent countless hours procuring and working with a long list of vendors…read morein preparing our house and property for sale. She's known and respected and a true expert in the local real estate market. Liz is whip-smart, wise, responsive and her work ethic is something to behold. Her finely-tuned instincts about when and how to list proved invaluable and correct. When we ended up in a fortunate yet stressful multiple bidder situation involving a series of offers and counteroffers, her calm expertise yielded an optimal outcome. Whether you are buying or selling in the Carmel/Carmel Valley area, Liz would be a sound choice. She truly goes the extra mile and will execute her fiduciary duty to you and only you until the deal is done. If that's not enough, she's a super person, fun to work with and she is a Monterey Peninsula native with a deep understanding of and love for the area. Triple-A recommendation for Liz!

This is realtor Scott Beutel's aggro reaction to a community event that includes families and…read morechildren. [Source: a public FB group in March 2026.] A crash out over imagined terrors, and a public display of embarrassing behavior. Maybe taper off the Cialis, my dude, if you can't control your anger towards people doing free things that aren't your preference.

Scott was "hired" by our landlady Cathy to come and inappropriately threaten us in our apartment…read more He went as far as filing a 3 day or quit notice. This is clear illegal retaliation under California law, as we had filed a Monterey County environmental health report for uninhabitable mold conditions. Scott was sent to our apartment as Cathy's cronie. Certainly you would think a Real Estate broker would know he is breaking retaliatory laws. Not to be trusted.

Excellent service from the staff- by phone and in person! From the first phone call, to the…read moreapplication process, to getting the rental. I appreciate the prompt communication they provided. Thank you!!

My two friends and I originally rented from San Carlos Agency in the midst of the pandemic while…read moreworking as travel nurses at a nearby hospital. They were extremely warm, gracious, and kind from the very beginning, and a pure joy throughout such a difficult time. Natalie went above and beyond to provide us with exceptional properties to choose from and worked to help us find the perfect oasis- just a few blocks from the beach! She accommodated our every need along the way with a genuine smile, as did all other staff members with every interaction. After deciding to return to Carmel for another hospital assignment, Natalie was the first call I made! San Carlos once again did not disappoint and has made my time in Carmel so memorable.

Vintage took over after the original owner retired. Lying on contracts to renters, we got one and…read morerenter a different one. Found the handyman living in our house when it was vacant. The cleaning crew was a very young south americian who didn't speak english.

I really don't like to leave bad reviews however I felt it was necessary for others to know what to…read moreexpect. I was looking for a vacation rental for 3 months in Carmel By The Sea.. I contacted vintage property during the week to inquire on a vacation rental as they have no pricing or available dates on their website, I received a response asking for more information and I provided it almost immediately . Well that's as far as it went, I have not heard back, not so much as a I'm sorry we have nothing available or we are extremely busy and will get back to you soon, nope absolutely nothing! I have sent 3 follow up messages and even called and still no response. I'm appalled at the lack of follow up and response and one can only assume they must have so many customers they don't need another one.