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After the passing of our parents, we three siblings chose to prepare our family home of 57 years to be sold. During our initial meeting with Ben, it quickly became evident that Ben was not the everyday broker looking for his next listing. His knowledge of and passion for preserving Historic and Architectural homes in general, and our house in particular was unmistakable. He was genuinely interested in learning the history of our home and our family. He had already done research on the builder as well as the architect. He had a vision of how to present the house to its fullest advantage, seeing value in the qualities of the house that other realtors ...

Ben listed our house Just before the COVID crisis. Our listing was amazing, as he guided the process with what buyers were looking for at the forefront. When the market stalled he calmed us down and helped us feel confident with the process at a time of National crisis. We took it off the market and re-listed it a short time later and got more than we were hoping for. He assured us that our property was unique and he always treated it that way. Hands down Ben will be our realtor for life.

Ben was the perfect realtor for us and our house. We had heard that Ben was an expert when it came to historic homes in LA, and his reputation did not disappoint. Ben knew exactly what made our historic home special and what would matter most to potential buyers. He also understood what made the market in our neighborhood unique and how that would affect the sale process. And Ben was a genius in marketing the house to reach buyers way beyond just Redfin and Zillow. Ben's appreciation for what made our house unique and his knowledge of the market got us multiple offers above the asking price within days! And Ben did the hard work needed to help us cl...

Vanessa is incredible! We have used her to help us buy a home and are now using her to sell our home. On both accounts, she is absolutely the best! Vanessa has a keen eye for finding a house with good bones and good energy. When we were buying a home and went to look at some showings, a lot of them were staged beautifully, but Vanessa would point out things to us that we would have never seen before that would have been costly to fix once we bought the house. So we didn't need to waste the time with an inspector. And other houses that might not be the most beautiful she would point out why that house has great bones and with a little work would be b...

Vanessa was just the best. She found our family the perfect home in terms of price, neighborhood, and style without even meeting us. Even though we purchased the house sight unseen, we knew we could absolutely trust her. She is warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and tough as nails. Trust us when we say that she is absolutely the person you want by your side during the emotional rollercoaster that is buying or selling a home.

We seriously don’t know where we’d be without Vanessa. Selling our house with her as our agent never ever felt like a business transaction, it felt like we were family. She is amazingly competent and well-versed in her knowledge of historic homes. She is cool and calm, an amazing advocate, a great communicator, and she gets business done. Her selling tips were on point, and she went above and beyond the average realtor with her touches of TLC and support. We truly wish we could’ve taken her with us on our move to another state because there isn’t anyone we trust more with such an important decision in our lives. She’s a gem.

Three years ago I engaged Eddie as my realtor for a purchase of a condo in Pasadena. Before that transaction closed (which was quite smooth) Eddie became a dear friend that I continued to rely on throughout the 3 years that I lived in SoCA. After SIX residential real estate transactions for me and my family, Eddie remains a great friend. I am trying to convey the message that Eddie sees his responsibility to his clients as much more than a business transaction. Bottom line, I can say without equivocation that Eddie sees his professional scope as making a personal commitment to you. He sincerely cares that you are delighted with your deal beyond the ...

Eddie Ramirez of The Loeffler Team has truly been above and beyond with his service and advice. We bought in a highly competitive market, with many cash offers, flippers, and multiple offers the norm. Eddie really listened to our needs and stayed the course over many, many months of searching. I believe Eddie's skill really impressed us as he expertly and quickly navigated the purchasing process. Even with a highly competitive and extremely short escrow, Eddie managed to save us a lot of money. Eddie was great about explaining the process, his decision-making and always had us in mind when making suggestions. His advice is grounded and honest. He do...

My boyfriend, Andrew, and I were looking to purchase our first home and were recommended to Eddie. He was so incredibly helpful from the get-go. From our first meeting with, him he helped us narrow down what ly wanted in our future home, as well as gave us his helpful opinions along the way. Andrew and I have pretty sporadic and busy schedules and Eddie was great about accommodating that, Making time in his day whenever we were available to meet with him. He was very thorough and honest with us and pointed out aspects (good and bad of homes that we didn't even know we should be looking for. (I.E. things that in the future could be costly fixes). Edd...

Jack is an excellent realtor, hard-working, thorough, and sharp. If you're in negotiations, you want this guy on your side! He's always 2 steps ahead and extremely honest. I respect him for his integrity. when my husband and I relocated from out of state, Jack was able to help us find a great home taking into consideration what our needs were. Highly recommend Jack Harriman, Jr.

I know Jack personally, and he is a man of integrity. I would use his services any day, and so should you.

Jack's attention to detail and desire to provide excellent service in meeting the needs of his clients have propelled him to be considered a top producer in our firm in a very short time. Excellent negotiation skills, knowledge of the market and willingness to go above and bond for his real estate clients make him a a great Realtor®.

Barry, I enjoyed working with you and appreciate everything you did for me. You went above and beyond what could be expected of any Realtor® in helping me sell my house.

If you are looking for the “concierge” of Realtors®, then look no further than Lisa Paperno. As first-time homebuyers, we required a lot of guidance and Lisa was there every step of the way. With valuable insight, knowledge, and negotiation skills, she helped us find and purchase our dream home. We must have worked with at least 5 different Realtors®, including a family member, before we met Lisa, and we can honestly say she was the best. Realtors® in Los Angeles are a dime a dozen. Finding a great Realtor® is like winning the lottery. We won the lottery with Lisa.

Thank you, Barry, I never thought anyone would have to work so hard to get a deal done and you really did the job, and i'm very grateful for the way you conducted all aspects of this transaction.

Last summer, when my wife and I were looking for our first home, we were lucky enough to have had Barry recommended to us. He isn't only a hard-working, knowledgeable, and dedicated real estate agent, but he is also one of the friendliest and most caring people you will ever meet. You are the best Barry! Thank you.

Lisa has represented my company on each of our new construction projects dating back to 2005. She also listed my home and successfully sold it over asking. Lisa is efficient, detailed oriented and an excellent negotiator, and a very friendly face. She has been a wonderful and trusted representative for our company during the sales phase and is extremely well-versed in the ins and outs of selling new construction. I've yet to meet a buyer who didn't have great things to say about Lisa and there is no doubt her contributions during our sales efforts are significant. I intend to continue using Lisa and Deasy/Penner for all sales as long as I'm in the biz.

I cannot recommend Barry highly enough! He was my agent when I sold my home. Clearly selling one's own home is not easy. Barry's expertise in homes of architectural interest, as well as his caring for his clients, made the process so easy and straightforward. I never felt pressured during the negotiation process. I made my own decisions supported by his recommendations. I always felt I could ask questions during the process, and Barry got back to me right away with clear answers or explanations.

Su and I are writing to express what a pleasure it is to have Barry Grey as our real estate agent. Barry has represented us in both the sale and purchase of our homes. Su and I both credit Barry with “getting” what we were looking for when buying and even more importantly “finding” the right buyers for what we had made and were selling. There is a calmness about Barry’s approach to his work that creates a smooth, stress-free, experience and makes the thought of working with any other agent nearly impossible.

Barry Gray helped us sell our home in an extremely difficult market. He guided us through the process with professionalism and confidence and got it sold for a higher price than anything else in the neighborhood. It was always comforting to have Barry on our side and we look forward to working with him on future real estate deals.

I've worked with 7 Realtors® in my life and none have been as exceptional as Barry. He is that rare real estate gem: knowledgeable, analytical, savvy, tireless, and caring, kind, and empathetic, with a sense of humor to boot. He is simply the greatest.

I have 15 years of professional experience in international public relations and film production, yet Barry Gray as my real estate agent, has enriched my own understanding and appreciation for a process that just like in my own field, involves a group of individuals wanting to concur on a deal. He's by far the most brilliant Realtor® I've ever come across, providing me with perfectly detailed information and advice as well as the confidence I needed in order to commit to a home. His sensible and strategic approach to the real-estate marketplace, his extremely rich knowledge of Los Angeles as well as his passion for architecture make Barry Gray an in...

Working with Lisa over the past few years has been such an amazing experience. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and personable, but she is also committed. Lisa worked tirelessly to find the perfect home for me and my family. I'm so thankful for her guidance and her willingness to always go the extra mile.

You set the sales experience bar at a new quality level for the industry. From the photo shoot to your updates and honest experienced coaching as we went through negotiations. We are happy and confident that the details and close on this one will go smoothly.

About you, I can only say how happy I am that I met you and know you now and will always. Thank you so much for your insights, and your wonderfully subtle ways of saying, hey Suzanne and Don, don’t do that, do this or try this, it might work better. You should have been a doctor, your bedside manner was impeccable. But Realtors® really needs that for people like me. Thanks for all you have done.

When we met Lisa, I knew I could trust her. She was patient and sensitive to our needs, encouraging us to persevere during our search. When we found our house, Lisa presented our offer assertively, negotiated well on our behalf, guided us through the paperwork, and explained everything clearly. She was with us during inspections so we were reassured about the condition of our home before closing. We have every confidence in Lisa’s integrity, honesty, and goodwill and give her the highest recommendation.

I am the original seller of the West Hollywood Cherokee Lofts mixed-use Condos. I engaged Lisa Paperno as the listing agent. She handled the challenge brilliantly. Lisa skillfully worked with buyers and their agents while simultaneously representing me. She displayed a high degree of expertise, loyalty, and integrity.

I would highly recommend Barry's services as a Realtor® because he helps to ensure that the process runs smoothly, and he instinctively knows how to diffuse most of the stress and emotionally charged reactions that often accompany residential estate. If Barry could close or trust the sale, he can close anything!

Both our sale and our subsequent purchase were very dependent on clockwork timing, which Barry made happen with the skill of a surgeon. And he did it with an unwavering dedication to fairness for all parties. He's a rare gem!

Due to some personal issues, we had to buy a home while we were away from LA. Lisa was there to work with us remotely. She not only checked out all the places that we wanted to see, but she would also go hang out in different neighborhoods that we were looking into, taking detailed photos of available properties, and giving us honest opinions about them. We were able to successfully purchase a beautiful loft, that was in multiples, that we've been living in for 2 years now. We couldn't be happier with our home, and the experience we had with Lisa.

Barry came up with various innovative ideas and solutions, but never pushed us into making and compromising decisions. At the same time, he was a tough and effective negotiator (we wouldn't want to be on the other side of the table negotiating with him) and brought us the best deal he could, whoever has Barry representing him or her would be lucky as he is the best.

I first worked with Lisa when I made an offer on a condo and she was the listing agent. I didn’t have an agent and asked her to represent me, despite some hesitation about where her interest lay. I was so pleasantly surprised by her approach and felt she really had my best interests in mind. So much so that while I ended up walking away from that property, I asked her to continue helping me find another condo. My experience closing on my very first home was made so much easier by Lisa’s expertise, guidance, responsiveness, and tenacity to ensure a smooth 30-day close. I had to travel for part of the process and she was there to deal with inspections...

Thank you Barry, it's true we were the worst clients ever. We didn't know what we wanted in a house, only that it had to be totally fabulous and unique, have plenty of space for the kids, and be a tremendous value. Somehow you delivered. Not only did you find the perfect buyers for our old place, but you also found us the perfect place to grow old. The only downside is not getting to see you anymore. We miss you, and that mischievous twinkle you get in your eye when you close a deal!

5 stars for Lisa Paperno. She was the lead agent representing a six-home, SLO development near the Grove. She is professional, knowledgeable, dependable, and refreshingly cheerful. Buyers' feedback complimented her for being helpful and informative, but not pushy. It was a sell-out project!

I have nothing but positive things to say about Barry Gray. Not only is he a lovely human, but he is incredibly professional. Fair, fast, and honest, and it's always a pleasure working with him.

Lisa Paperno, a classmate and great friend from Brown University, was instrumental in our son and his wife finding, buying, and settling into their very first home. Lisa was the consummate professional throughout the process. Since we were not local to the LA market we depended on her not only to help scope out the different residential neighborhoods but to navigate the complex legal and financial aspects of home buying. We all recommend her without reservations and would welcome direct inquiries from those with any questions.

I didn’t want the Realtor® in the big Mercedes shuffling me around town to check out homes. Listen, I enjoy a nice ride as much as the other guy, but finding a home in the amount of time I had strictly meant getting down to business. Through the process of elimination, my wife and I decided to roll the dice with Brien Varady. Of all the decisions I’ve made in my life, I am still very proud of this one. I’m not going to get into the details because it looks like they’ve already been listed, but what I look for before I hire anyone is talent and personality. Brien had both, and he continues to be a great friend.

He was so professional and made the process seamless for us. Was a pleasure spending saturdays looking at houses with him and then finding the perfect one. I would work with him again and again.

Thanks so much for everything you've done to make the sale of our house such a success. We knew we would need someone special to handle a Frank Gehry house in Calabasas, and we couldn’t be happier with the way things turned out. The home that has been in our family for three decades now has new owners who will appreciate its architectural value and raise their own family there. That's exactly what we hoped for, an outcome that will preserve the Benson House for future generations. It took a unique familiarity with both design and Valley real estate to get us here. We especially appreciate your help ensuring that the appraiser understood the true val...

Brien is a fantastic agent. I felt comfortable with him from the moment I met him and was so happy when I was finally ready to buy and I could use his expertise as an agent. I actually met him when I was looking at a rental house. I adored him and how honest he was so I kept his information knowing that in a few years I would be in the market to buy. I purchased a house in Feb 2016 after looking at house after house with him for close to a year. I'm picky but was open to a fixer-upper, a flipper, or just finding my dream home. He was patient and gave great advice on what could be remodeled and where to knock out walls or move entrances. He opened up...

Brien has successfully found tenants for our rental property several times now, and always in a timely manner. When one of our tenants wanted to break her lease and the other wanted to stay, Brian found a replacement tenant immediately. He has an instinct for what will make a great tenant.

We feel so blessed to have had your guidance and generosity throughout the whole process of buying the house and we will forever be grateful.

We can’t thank you enough.

I was really lucky (Still am as he is selling another home for me) to have Brien Varady represent us. He is professional, and courteous and has a great understanding of homes and architecture. More importantly, a great sense of understanding of who his clients are, we have all different tastes and budgets, and he has a keen awareness of what is right for his client(s). He did everything he could to make it happen for us.

Finding, buying and owning a home is both one of the most stressful as well as most wonderful things one can accomplish in their life. Brien couldn’t have been a better agent to achieve that for us if we’d invented him ourselves.

Brien Varady was the best Realtor® I have had, and I own 3 homes at the moment! I bought a house in Woodland Hills during a very competitive buyers' market and he gave me great guidance on how to get my offer accepted. He was accommodating to my schedule, works incredibly hard, gave me great advice on the area in which I was looking in terms of schools, and his candid opinion on what was fair pricing of real estate. I highly recommend Mr. Varady.

We feel so blessed to have had your guidance and generosity throughout the whole process of buying the house and we will forever be grateful.

Brien is the best, the perfect Realtor®! He helped my wife and I find a home fast, never wasted our time, and always showed us exactly what we wanted. He was always available to talk and never flaked out. He worked tirelessly getting all the comps for the neighborhood so we could make the right decisions. He got us the perfect home, and for the right price too. I was so happy with Brien that I recommended him to our new neighbors who were looking for a realtor to sell their homes. They hired him and were extremely grateful because he sold the property for a great price and on schedule. Our new neighbors that bought the home are great too. I would hi...

He is exceptional professional. asks your needs .wishes ect before he makes a deal for you. we brought 2 houses, ready to look at one with him again.

We cannot speak highly enough about the team of Juan and Louise. They are professional, personable, and extremely diligent. We are convinced their interactions with the seller helped sway the decision in our favor where there were multiple offers. We found out at 3 pm on Friday of a holiday weekend that our offer had been accepted and they had inspections lined up the next day. Additionally, they recommended a mortgage broker who could work within the 21-day escrow that was part of the deal. Their superb communication skills and attention to our unique needs made a potential bureaucratic nightmare a smooth and successful process.