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Tiffany L.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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ReviewRichard Elias was nothing short of a super hero when it came to selling our Carmel Valley home! Trust me, he is your go-to person to get the job done! Ok, a little embarrassing back story. Richard sold our home 2 summers ago. Life and procrastination have gotten in the way of me writing this very honest review. Richard was so wonderful though, it would be criminal not to give him kudos! We listed our home in the middle of summer, when the market was already starting to cool (do you see that procrastination theme we have going in our lives?). Even though it was a tough seller's market at that point, Richard pulled out all the stops to make things happen for us. Richard and team had all the best technology to use (an awesome video of our house, all the right online postings, the glossy ads, and the most amazing, well-hyped Open Houses I've ever witnessed). When things didn't happen as soon as we wished, Richard made a personal visit to our home to re-strategize with us. I can still recall Richard sweating in his suit in our hot home that had no air-conditioning (maybe that is why it didn't sell as quickly?). Anyway, like I said, Richard made it happen. He negotiated a great deal, got us the price we wanted, and got us out of our house in time. Really, he knows his stuff, he knows how to hussle, and he is very dedicated to his clients. Thank you, Richard - you really were nothing short of heroic!
Rosalinda N.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Melissa Gutierrez is the most professional real estate agent that I have ever met. Our home had considerable damage from the Winter storm of 2017. After making the decision to sell as is, Melissa took on a very big task at trying to sell our home "as is". During the entire time we worked together she was relentless towards making sure I broke even with the sale of my home. Melissa did it!!!! She is amazing. As I told her, "I prayed to God to bring someone to us who was honest and with a lot of integrity. God answered my prayers when he brought Melissa to us. Thank you, Melissa! You are the best! I look forward to working with you again when we are ready to buy another home.
Mld0918
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Great experience. Richard and team has sold multiple properties for me over the years. Always a wonderful experience. Top notch is customer relationships and amazing knowledge about the industry.
Skipkay2
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Richard and his team sold our house quickly and above our original asking price. Escrow closed on the day it was promised. His entire team was knowledgeable and professional and handled all the details. We will recommend Richard and his team whenever possible.
Arceengines
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Richard Elias Real Estate Team worked out the best for my property sell. The transaction was smooth, clean, short and painless. The big news is Richard brought in almost 10% more in sale price then we thought. Don't hesitate to hire Richard and his team to get your property sold. Sincerely Dave Arce
Pamelamadrinan
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Richard knew our circumstances of living in another state and still owning a home in California. He contacted us each year to find out if we were ready to sell - persistent but patient. When it was finally time for us to list, he was very thorough as was his team. We never had to wonder about what was going on - they were very communicative. They were also very responsive to our questions no matter the time difference. We would definitely recommend Richard & his team. We have been very pleased with the service and the outcome of the sale of our home.
Janissnead
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias and his team were very professional and responsive. They were extremely focused on getting our home ready to sell and then using the best sales tools available. They kept us immediately informed about every showing and the comments from these viewings. Our home was on the market less than three weeks before we had an offer. We were extremely impressed with their efficiency and would strongly recommend them.
Zharrison20
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias and his team are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They guided us through the process of buying our first home front to back. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great team.
Qkitty
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias was recommended to me by a friend. I had interviewed three other realtors and decided on Rich. I am so glad I did. His knowledge of listing, terms and listing price were spot on. My house had 13 offers in 5 days. Closed escrow in 14 days with an all cash offer. $30,000.00 over listing price. Every question I had was answered. When I called I would get a response from him within the hour. Rich is very professional and friendly. Concerned always that his client is satisfied. I will recommend Rich to anyone who needs a realtor. Tina Cerasoli
Vs049
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review I had my house listed with another realtor and when it didn't sell and the listing expired, I listed it with Richard Elias. He sold my house in 10 days and the whole process was very professional. He works with a team and they are all very helpful. He told me he would take the stress out of selling my house because he would to attend to everything and he did just that. I would definitely recommend him!
Zuser20160727080406006
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review 5 stars across the board. Richard and his team are the most professional and efficient team we worked with. Richard is top notch which is why we bought our first home with him and why he was our first call when we sold. We sold our home in less than 48 hours over our ask price. Richard's team is equally impressive. From basic to one-off questions, his team was there for our every need. I feel like I cannot tell enough people how great Richard and his team are. Our only referee moving out of San Diego is that we will not be able to work with Richard again.
4hamfam92
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Moving can be an arduous, stressful, and emotional process for many people and having Richard's services during the sale of our home minimized all of those concerns. Before we even started discussing the process, Richard wanted to know about us. I thought this was very professional of him and it showed how much he cared about our well-being and not just his livelihood (selling and buying homes for his clients). I was also pleased to see the level of marketing Richard put into our property and the step-by-step method in which we accomplished the various aspects of selling the home. I would, without reservation, recommend Richard to others who are thinking about selling their home; and if you are in Santee, you have an added bonus in choosing Richard and his team. He is reliable, timely, a strong communicator, and a consummate professional.
Joygiblin
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard and his team are absolutely amazing and make the home buying process easy and fun. He proactively searches for homes that will meet your needs and works diligently to exceed your expectations. Richard and his team keep in constant communication with you throughout the process and keep you updated and informed each step of the way. He also was able to provide great references for excellent and professional lenders that would work with us to get the best financing. We will be utilizing Richard and his team for our future real estate adventures and we would highly recommend him to all our friends and family!
Tntsan
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review We enlisted the services of Richard Elias Real Estate team to sell our East County home and we couldn't be happier! Richard is very customer centered, and committed to providing excellent service to his clients. Richard managed many additional details for us as we lived 3 hrs. away including sending his own gardener to the property to ensure the house had good curb appeal! Each person on his team I encountered was very professional and responsive. I would highly recommend Richard Elias to anyone looking for a Top Notch agent!
Grace
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review It's the team, the RICHARD ELIAS Real Estate TEAM that made the impossible a reality in only 30 days. Richard was prompt for our appointment, offered demographics to establish a reasonable price point (previous agent remiss), provided a laundry list of my tasks, and sent Suha and Helen to guide me through the labyrinth of legaleze and document signings. This three-person TEAM emailed and chatted continuously during the sale process. This TEAM represents the finest qualities of Professionalism, Integrity and Hard Work on behalf of their clients.
Brkeen
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias made my dreams of home ownership a reality! Richard met with me and we discussed what I was looking for in a home. He was able to offer valuable advice on what to look for and what to avoid as a first time home buyer. After our meeting Richard set up an email alert system that sent me emails about listings that had exactly what I was looking for and were within my price range! As a first time home buyer with a limited budget Richard was able to recommended an excellent lender in Jeremy Patterson from Imortgage. After meeting with Jeremy I had a comfortable grasp of what I could afford. Between Richard and Jeremy they were able to lay out all of the details regarding the entire home buying process from start to finish. They helped me form a plan of attack even in regards to additional funding from government grants and first time home buyers loan assistance. I found a condo that I looked like it had everything I needed, and Richard was able to show it to me quickly. The condo was fantastic and I knew I wanted to buy it! We put in an offer, and Richard was able to advise me on how to put together the best offer for this competitive marketplace. The next day, day two of this property being on the market, I received a call from Richard telling me there were already four offers on the property! Richard suggested I record a viral video on my phone; a video that would show the buyers who I was and what my situation was. I was a first time home buyer, I love the property, my parents live out of state and in this tough market I wanted nothing more than to call them and tell them I am now a homeowner! I sent the video to Richard and the next day I was able to make that phone call to my parents! Thank you Richard Elias, I recommend him very highly to anyone buying at any price range!
Ibsummerchic
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review From our first meeting, Richard was personable yet, professional. His positive attitude regarding the sale of my condo was comforting. Richard's staff kept me informed throughout the process (as a seller) which relieved me of some of the stress one goes through when selling their home. I felt that he "had my best interest" at heart always and went the extra mile to get my condo sold. It was a real pleasure working with Mr Elias.
Mcmahonranch2013
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Dawn Lee-Schlieder was fantastic!! We are truly grateful for her expertise in helping us make our transition back to San Diego County. Dawn helped us find a home in Ramona while we were selling a home in the High Desert/Victorville area. Having her native knowledge of San Diego was reassuring in our home search. Her professionalism and friendliness always gave us confidence during this process. The transaction of our new home was smooth and handled with expertise. And when issues occured with our contingency sale, she offered her help and was dedicated to getting them resolved (even though she was not the listing agent). With Dawn you will find an agent who will go the extra mile, and truly cares about her clients!
Eric W.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard is not only professional but has a unique marketing strategy that certainly helps in the exposure of your home. On my project he had to deal with many extra Real estate issues that are not typically standard and he was very proactive and thought out in his nature of handling them. Richard and his Team are like a "well oiled machine" that handles your home sale from start to finish in a very smooth way. I would highly recommend Richard Elias to sell your home!
Chevy77
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Thank you Richard for all your expertise your support and your friendship we are more than happy with our outcome we will recommend you to anyone who is in need of a great agent and his team .... Walt , Bev stamp
Michaelucy92
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias is the most knowledgeable, professional, helpful, fair, caring realtor I have ever known. Whether buying, selling or doing both he is without question the person to go to. I promise.
Zuser20150707193654175
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard has been my realtor on three real estate transactions. He listed and sold my home in 2008 in days and worked with us on closing a new home during that period. I called him when we wanted to relocate to Arizona and he sold my home in three days! I have never dealt with such an energetic and capable agent. He is literally a "bulldog" when it comes to problem solving and moving a house deal to completion. He doesn't let go of a problem until it is solved and he works all the hours it takes to accomplish the best for his client. I highly recommend him and his team, all of whom are highly skilled and professional.
Fidiasmonzon
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review As a first time home buyer, i was new to all the lingo and the process. Dawn Lee-Schlieder really took the time to explain things and make sure the decisions were in my best interest. She worked hard everyday to find me a place. My inbox was always filled with different homes to look at. One day she stumbled across a diamond in the dirt. The perfect place for me. She truly is a great person to work with, she is respectful, intelligent and driven. I strongly recommend Richard Ellis Real Estate.
Grace B.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review I can't say enough about Richard and his talented team. We worked closely with Anita and Dawn who gave us guidance and support throughout our home buying process. We had a unique situation occur, and Richard's team quickly found solutions to resolve the matter. I would recommend family and friends to reach out to Richard without hesitation. His team is extremely professional, attentive, courteous, empathic, and caring. Love these guys!
Rpmilne
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review I tried selling my condo with another realtor and had a bad experience with poor communication and no results. When the property was de-listed a few months later, I was inundated with calls from many different realtors. Richard Elias stood out as one of the only ones who was polite and understood that I wasn't ready to sell yet because I had to rent out the property for another year. Richard was also the only realtor to reach out to me when it was time to try selling again. He provided good market analysis that convinced me it was time to sell. Within just a few weeks he secured an offer from a buyer. My financial situation forced a short sale, but Richard and his team helped me through the process and made it very easy for me. It's clear that Richard is an expert in real estate and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home.
Kelliebrowne82
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard is, in a word: amazing! He came highly recommended to us from our good friends, and he did not disappoint! His knowledge of the market, the local area and his years of experience helped to sell our home relatively quickly and with an ease that we were pleasantly surprised by. The only reason that we did not use him for our next home purchase is because we moved out of state! If you are looking for an honest, reliable, knowledgeable, friendly and FANTASTIC real estate agent, Richard is your man!
Laura W.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Dawn was absolutely wonderful to work with! She has great communication and got a clear understanding of what my needs were in looking for a home. Also, readily available when I needed her. She is friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend her as a realtor. Thank you Dawn!
Marc M.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review We found Richard after interviewing 4 other real estate firms, including the "1%" guys as well as 2 other full service brokers. We were impressed with the marketing plan put together by Richard and his team. The plan was a combination of "old school" marketing as well as high tech use of the web, social media, data analysis, etc. Right from the beginning, Richard demonstrated great knowledge of our specific local market, trends, pricing strategy, etc. We were priced exactly right and set a record for our area. We sold our home for full price after 4 days. This is how accurate Richard priced our home. Because of his skills we attracted top quality buyers and ultimately the right buyer. One of the most stressful times is after you "sell" your home and have to get to the close of escrow. Richard and his team were there with us through every step of the way. We had a few normal "issues" come up and Richard took care of everything promptly and efficiently. We were never left "alone" during the process. Selling a house is a big decision and unless you are a flipper, you might sell your home once ever 10 years. Choosing the right agent makes all the difference. You cannot go wrong when you chose Richard Elias.
Kellyschnorr
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Dawn Lee-Schlieder is a personable professional who was available 24/7 and really listened to our needs. She was a great advocate for what we wanted and educated us all along the way. She is great! I highly recommend her!!
Zuser20140913185617877
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review I want to express my experience working with Mr. Richard Elias and Dawn lee Schlieder. Working with Dawn has been a blessing.Working with a true professional is a understatement . She took care of all the paper work, making sure the escrow was doing there job, the loan officer was inform,and made sure that I got the the right price for my new house. She made sure that all my needs were met and then some. I couldn't have made it without her. She went beyond the call of duty.If you want to sell your house or buy a house please, call Dawn.
Jenhayden74
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard's hard work helped me find exactly what I was looking for in a home. I have never purchased property before and the process was daunting, but Richard guided me successfully through the process. I'm very excited and happy to be a homeowner. Thank you Richard! This is the third property my family has purchased through Richard.
Bishara0815
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review From beginning to end this was a truly amazing experience! Richard was extremely knowledgeable and made this whole process seamless. Richard did a great job negotiating our deal and helping us get into our dream home! He came highly recommended to us and we could not be happier! We will definitely be using him for any future real estate needs!
Krystalcapurro
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard was an amazing realtor! He helped my husband and I purchase our first home and made a normally stressful and scary process easy. He not only helped us buy our first home but was very well prepared and often checked in with us to ensure we understood every step of the process. He provided us great resources for every step of the process to make sure we were educated about everything that was going on. The whole thing was so smooth closing day came without a hitch. He has an incredible team that supported us the entire time. Thanks to Richard we're in the perfect home for our family!
Irvin C.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review I found a listing Richard held on Zillow through the Zillow emails. I was very interested on paper and went with Richard to take a look. Loved it and my wife did too. Agreed to a dual agent role where Richard also represented us in the transaction. The owner of the property had unrealistic expectations on his home's value which did cause some issues but Richard was able to negotiate down to a 2nd appraised value. His preferred Loan agent Tom Weikel at Guild Mortgage did a fantastic job of getting the deal done. We initially tried to get our loan done with our bank chase but the appraisal had come in too low. Owner was asking for $470k. Our initial offer was $430k. The first appraisal with Chase came in at $390k. The Guild one came in at $415k. We closed at $415k and are very happy with the home and the process. We had a vacation to Spain looming that would have been impacted but Richard/Tom were able to get the deal done at a price that was fair. We are very happy and would highly recommend both Richard and Tom.
User6958595
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Richard Elias sold our home in three days and we received top dollar in our market place! He is very knowledgeable and showed us everything as we went along. He is a fantastic negotiater! We felt very comfortable with Richard throughout the whole process. He kept us informed from the beginning through the end. He became more than an agent to us. Trust is something we all expect but not always get, but with Richard we got what we all expected, "Trust"! I highly recommend Richard Elias and his very professional team of experts in any and all of your real estate needs. The Schlusberg 's
Sandybeach30
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review The sale of our condo was processed in a very professional and speedy manner. Calls were returned promptly, a couple of items that could have delayed the sale were resolved by Dawn and the individuals involved with the escrow. Thank you again for processing the sale so quickly. Pat Bjorstrom.
Klyon8
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard and his team did an excellent job in helping us sell our home in Carmel Valley. Some of the potential buyers we encountered had some misunderstandings of the process and Richard and his team did a great job taking the time to explain items to the other side. Richard ultimately hooked us up with the right fit for our deal and it went very smoothly!
Joelgarzon
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard impressed us as competent and informed from our first meeting. My wife and I were confident in his ability to broker our sale after he clearly outlined the strategy to market our home. Polite and professional, Richard walked us through the entire process allowing our input to shape the sale to our satisfaction. The realtor and associates also were a huge part of the stress-less experience. Thanks guys!
User55793254
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Richard Elias and his team are amazing! We previously had a great experience with Richard, when he helped us buy our first home back in 2010. With a job offer out of state, we were ready to sell, and came right back to Richard again. He was very thorough in the process, providing detailed information about other homes in our area, while determining our asking price. Since we had to relocate quickly, Richard and his team did an excellent job staying in close communication while we were out of state, helping the sale process to go as smoothly as possible. He gave knowledgeable advice when reviewing the offers we received, guided us through the counter-offer process, and ultimately to a successful sale. Thank you, Richard!
Smncbound
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Finding the words to express our feelings of appreciation for what Richard Elias has done for us are extremely difficult to find. After making the decision to sell our home we contacted Richard and he and his Associate Dawn Lee Schlieder came over to discuss our options with us. He has so much knowledge and came prepared with information regarding our home, recent sells in our area, fair market value just to name a few. He is so personable and easy to talk with. He honestly cared about US and what was best for us. Choosing Richard and his team was the smartest decision we could have made. Only a few days after meeting with Richard and Dawn our house was on the market. Everything was explained to us thoroughly. We were constantly updated with any developments via emails or calls. Our home sold in less than 2 months and it was a painless process. I would highly recommend Richard Elias and his team whether buying or selling a home. They are the BEST!!!!!
MikeMccourt6
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review Richard was extremely helpful with my home purchase. Hew was there when I needed help and reassurance. Overall great experience and will definitely go back to Richard If/When I look to purchase again.
Patrick R.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Hiring Richard Elias was the best decision my wife and I made! After a bad experience with other agents, Richard came in and worked hard to sell our home. He had a great marketing plan, used all the tools available via the Internet, communicated with us daily, and has a top-notch team working for him. Richard Elias is simply the BEST!
Joseph C.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review I can only say one thing about Mr. Elias...he is a "Real Estate Angel from God!" Not only did he out perform the competition but he over delivered by selling the home within ten days of market time! He also went above and beyond with the transaction keeping both sides at peace because our transaction almost went to the south! Thanks to the professionalism, knowledge, and savvy that Richard Elias brought to the table the deal closed on time and Both parties to the transaction were happy! Thank you Richard!:)
Jzolin4
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard was very creative in his use of special effects and new ideas in promoting the property. He was attentive to my personal desires on how to obtain a reasonable selling price. Although I feel that I should have sold the property for a higher price, the real estate market was soft and he tried everything in his repertoire to sell the house. I toiled with the idea of waiting until next year to obtain a better price, feeling that the market would be better, but in the end chose to sell the house and go on with life.
Trsalopez
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias and his team were very responsible and attentive throughout the entire business deal. They understood our needs from day one and delivered what he and his Real State team pledged. Our property was sold within a week and seven weeks later my family was enjoying our new home. I will highly recommend Richard Elias and his team to any of your Real State needs buying or selling. Richard definitely "Walk the talk".
Andre B.
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias is the ideal real estate professional. Once one gets him on board, you just sit and relax. He is reliable, does everything and one feels he is in good hands. I very highly recommend him.
Primosales
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Richard Elias is hands down the best real estate person I have ever dealt with. I have used Richard to help me with both buying and selling properties over the years. Richard has consistently gotten me more money for my listings and saved me on all my properties I've bought through him.I always refer Richard to all my friends and associates when they need a real estate professional. Richard is the BEST!!
Cmlucio
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review I originally listed my condo as for sale by owner. I am an attorney so I was confident that I could handle the paperwork and process myself; however, as usually happens, work and life got very busy and it became difficult to coordinate showings and reach out to all contacts. About the time I reached my wit's end, Richard contacted me and told me that he believed he could get more than I had listed for and was confident that he could provide me with real value. I was impressed with his knowledge, straightforward approach, and the fact that he brought his partner, a buyer's agent, with him so that he could maximize the exposure of the property. Richard delivered on all promises. I enjoyed working with him and he made the process as painless as possible.
Jakeward89
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
Zillow
Review Working with Richard and his team, including Anita and Helen, was the best decision my wife and I made when looking to purchase a home. They were ultra-responsive, knowledgable, patient, honest, friendly and just really good at what they do. If we ever buy or sell again, I will definitely be calling the Elias team to broker the transaction. We love our home and are so grateful we found them.
Zuser20140611155805170
Review for Member: Richard Brian Elias
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Review I have worked with Richard for many years and he always comes through for me whether I am buying or selling. He is knowledgeable and extremely savvy about the process always giving practical guidance and advice. Anita is incredibly diligent and attentive to her clients always taking your call and following up on every detail. I never worry about a thing when I work with them as I know I am in good hands and getting the best deal possible.
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