Client Testimonials
Compliments for Christopher Pickett
Highly likely to recommend
To be a homeowner (as a single woman-of-color-immigrant-lady boss-first-time-home-buyer) has always been a vaguely ludicrous, perhaps even completely unattainable dream. But, in 2017, Chris Picket helped turn that dream is reality. I had been searching and putting in offers in the LA area for 1.5 years before I met Chris. I would also making it to the top tier of the offers, but was inevitably muscled out by cash buyers. I felt I had no business calling Chris has he handles multi-million dollar properties and A-listers within the Hollywood community. Nevertheless, I called up Chris out of the blue and explained my situation. He said first-time homeowners were his favorite and that he wanted to help me find the right home. Chris is the type of business partner who listing agents really enjoy working with - he doesn't nag, he doesn't try to manipulate you and he's fair. He's calm, organized and doesn't lose his cool. So he's great to work with no matter which side of the table you're sitting on. Fundamentally, he helped me structure a winning deal that the buyer couldn't say no to and he's known as a closer. He and his staff were prompt and attentive to all my questions - which really helped move things along. Chris also happens to be exceptionally talented and a kind Real Estate Agent, who provided a quality experience and a good humored one. I wasn't traumatized, rather when I closed, I felt empowered.
Compliments for Tressana Alouane
Highly likely to recommend
Tressana was extremely helpful at all stages of the selling process. She totally organized the preparation of the house for sale, which turned out to be a complicated process because of the accumulation of 20 years of clutter, and transformed it into a bright and attractive property. She has a great range of important contacts when it came to the contractors we required for repairs - electricians, painters, stagers, and tradesmen of all kinds - and she was always on top of them to make sure the work was done in a timely way, and was done properly and thoroughly. She was not just trying to make the place just superficially more attractive, but respectful of the needs of the buyer too. The marketing process, including the photography and all aspects of the listing, were perfect. She knows all the relevant regulations inside out and was 100% correct in all her estimates of how things needed to move forward. She was tactful and honest and forthright in her negotiations with potential buyers and kept us in the loop at every step. Her judgment about the timing of the sale and the offering price proved to be totally sound and the net result was that we sold it for quite a bit above the asking price in a matter of a few days after it was listed. She was so thorough in her presentation of the property that the escrow proceeded with no contingencies and was closed within the projected time frame. On top of all this, she is simply a delightful and personable realtor who really goes out to bat for her clients and goes above and beyond in her efforts to serve them.
Compliments for Pia Wolfe
Highly likely to recommend
Rick & Pia were truly a pleasure to with with. They were professional, personable and timely. As the listing agent during our transaction together, I have never worked with agents of such high caliber. No matter the situation, they always answered their phone, sent documents ahead of schedule and represented their clients interests with the highest level of integrity. They made our transaction so smooth that my clients never felt the true stress of selling their home. I would not only work with Rick & Pia again but I would recommend them to any of my family and friends that are looking to buy or sell in LA & Orange County.
Compliments for Tressana Alouane
Highly likely to recommend
As a first time buyer, I was very satisfied with the process of purchasing my first home, which Tressana made very easy. Her professional appearance & being always on time made the purchase done quickly. It was October in 2008 and applying for credit was very difficult. With Tressana's knowledge & experience as a real estate agent I bought my own house without any delay. Also, Tressana provided a lot of recommendations for home inspections or where to get the best mortgage; everything with the great smile. Mariola, happy first home buyer.
Compliments for Mark Douglas
Highly likely to recommend
We have known Mark Douglas since buying our first home in Bel Air almost 8 years ago. Mark came to us through a trusted referral source and has evolved from being our agent to a great, personal friend. He continues to assist us with our housing needs. The prime, Westside Residential Real Estate business has run in Mark’s family blood for decades and being indigenous to the neighborhoods makes him an ideal asset whether you are buying, selling or simply prospecting. Personally, we really enjoy Mark’s company, as he has been a friend first, transactional second….and that is hugely appreciated.
Compliments for Steven Dubin
Highly likely to recommend
Steven's attention to detail is exceptional. He's gracious with a wonderful sense of humor which made us feel comfortable while viewing the property.
Compliments for Michele Moses
Highly likely to recommend
Michele is a true professional and a genuine person who is a joy to work with on a day to day basis. She is balanced in her assessments of value and worked hard to deliver a great end result above the list price and immediate comps. She brought her experience, judgment, relationships with staging companies and contractors, and consistent hard work throughout the process. Michele managed the entire sale process on the ground in LA as I am based in the NYC and she proved completely dependable and trustworthy. She provided frequent communication along the way and worked with me to make key decisions in partnership at key junctures. Once the contract was signed, she worked closely with the buyer side, their inspectors and contractors and managed the process during escrow to get us efficiently to the closing. She will be an amazing asset and a great partner to have during a sale or buying process.
Compliments for Steven Dubin
Highly likely to recommend
Steven is a fantastic person to work with. He's always honest, he will never take his client to see something that he believes is not a good investment. When you work with Steven he treats you the same way he would want to be treated. It's hard to find an agent who is so honest and open like him in LA.
Compliments for Michelle Levin
Highly likely to recommend
Michelle has worked with my wife and I for over a year to find a home for our family of five, and the process has been nothing short of extraordinary. Not only does she know the LA market inside and out, but she responds immediately and enthusiastically to all correspondence as if she doesn’t have any other clients. On top of that, Michelle takes a creative approach to home buying to help her clients get into the home of their choice at terms that might not seem feasible at first glance. She has thought of and presented so many creative solutions to help us close on our home, and she has the relationships and negotiation savvy to actually make her great ideas come to fruition. Michelle is a true partner and the only person that we’ll ever work with in the LA market. We’ve only worked with her to buy, but when the day comes to sell she’ll definitely have our listing as well.
Compliments for Lori Michelle Marks
Highly likely to recommend
Lori is one of a kind. My family had been really struggling to sell our family beach home. In the midst of lawyers, previous agents misinformation, and family chaos, Lori was able to clear up any misconceptions we had. We look forward to Lori getting this house sold for us. Thank you for your above and BEYOND work ethic and your never failing responsiveness!
Compliments for Amy Davis
Highly likely to recommend
Amy helped me buy my first house, I was clueless and frankly scared of the process, she literally walked me through every step, explaining each detail along the way. Amy must be the most patient realtor in the world because we didn’t manage to secure my home until Amy had written 22 offers. That may be a record, if nothing else it’s a testament to her unwavering patience and guidance. I honestly couldn’t recommend Amy more, she will see you right!
Compliments for Amy Davis
Highly likely to recommend
My husband and I had always dreamed of having a second home in Maui, however with the market being 2000 miles away it seemed too daunting — until we enlisted Amy. Not only did she locate our dream property, she handled all of the logistics, which can be challenging given the complexities of real estate rules and laws on the island. Amy handled everything, making what proved to be a rather complex process a breeze for us. We’re grateful for her.