Client Testimonials
There are many things we can say about the high quality of service we provide to our home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of our recent clients themselves.
So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. We hope they indicate our experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much we enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.
We would be happy to email you additional testimonials if you are interested.
I just wanted to take a moment to share with you my experience of selling and buying my homes with Ramiro and Alexandria.
I “found” Alexandria when I inquired about a home for sale in the Oakmont Country Club area of Glendale. It turned out that the home was more than twice what I could afford but that didn’t stop Alexandria from following up with me and offering to help me find something in my price range.
Alexandria and Ramiro were extremely patient with me as they took me from home to home (and condo and townhouse . . .) over these past 6 months. It turns out that all that searching was not in vain as it gave me a really great idea of what was out there on the market and what I could expect to get for what I could afford. They ultimately helped me find the perfect place! (It was unlikely in any event that I could have bought a home any sooner - as I needed to sell mine first anyway so the timing worked out perfect.)
Ramiro and Alexandria were the consummate professionals. They kept their cool when I occasionally got frustrated – either because we got outbid or I had to lower the price on my home. They must have wondered if I’d ever find anything that I really liked!
I have to recount one episode in particular that will always stick in my mind. It was a cold, dark rainy evening and I asked Alexandria at the last minute if she would show me a couple of townhouses. She obliged and got soaked as I dragged her from one place to the next in the driving rain. She never got upset (at least not in front of me) and was very understanding!
Both Ramiro and Alexandria are class acts. They are extremely responsive and really facilitated a smooth closing of both my old home and the new one. They helped coordinate all the inspections, paperwork, loan docs, etc. and I always felt I was in capable hands. They should be commended for their hard work and diligence.
In closing, I just want to say that I consider them both not just my realtors but also my friends. I will gladly recommend them to anyone I know who’s looking for a realtor. They are a tremendous asset to Coldwell Banker.
Thank you!!
Daren Di Nicola
Selecting Ramiro Rivas as our agent was the first step in the right direction during our search for our first home. Throughout the process, Ramiro proved to be a very honest, knowledgeable and patient professional whom my husband and I came to trust. What also distinguishes Ramiro is his strong negotiation skill. Thanks to his superior negotiation ability, my husband and I were able to purchase a beautiful Pasadena Home– a property which we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford. Ramiro is well-connected in the industry and we were glad to have him on our side.
In fact, we are so impressed with Ramiro Rivas that I’ve recommended him to my parents as their San Gabriel Home listing agent. In addition, I’ve introduced him to my neighbor as well as two other friends who are in the market for a new home. If you are searching for an agent or in the market to sell/buy a property, we suggest you give Ramiro Rivas a call. We’re glad we did!
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Art and Janet Santamaria
From start to finish, Alexandria d'Antieaux and Ramiro Rivas of Coldwell Banker were a wonderful team to work with! I recently purchased a 2 bedroom condo in Pasadena that I'm very happy with. No buyer's remorse here!
From the minute I met Alexandria, I could see I was not dealing with just "any" Realtor. She immediately assessed what I was looking for, and really began going to bat for me. When I found the right place, Ramiro was right there to begin the negotiation process. We met for over an hour just to discuss the offer! Ramiro took the time to really explain everything to me, as I was a first time homeowner. He wasn't condescending either. And he knew what he was doing. They also referred me to great loan officers and escrow agents. Speaking of which, when we were in escrow and we hit a snag (the seller didn't disclose something he should have), Ramiro and Alexandria fought for me and made sure it was completely taken care of before I signed anything. Finally, when the final day came, both Ramiro and Alexandria came and took pictures with me outside my new building, and they offered to make postcards of the picture to be sent to all my friends and family. Nice touch!
I'd highly recommend Alexandria and Ramiro to anyone purchasing a home or condo. They are professional, courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. What more could you want in a Realtor??
Monica Ashton
Working with Ramiro on buying our first home was a real pleasure from start to finish. He quickly learned our needs and likes and was able to find us our perfect home. He then walked us through every step of the offer and escrow processes, and has been there to help us out even after we closed escrow. At every step of the way, Ramiro answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly, which is quite impressive considering the number of questions that we had! I would certainly not hesitate to work with Ramiro again and would certainly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
Doug & Lisa Gardner
We would like to thank Ramiro Rivas for his work helping us to sell our townhome. This is the second time working with Ramiro Rivas, and the reason we decided to contact him again is that he is an excellent negotiator and always looking for our best interest. He is also a family man that knows the needs of a family.
Ramiro Rivas has a very pleasant and respectful attitude and at the same time he is very professional, warm and caring. He guided us in every step and always kept us informed of all the details.
Due to his great knowledge, professionalism and hard work, we obtained great results from the sale of our Monrovia townhome. We would definitely recommend Ramiro Rivas for your Real Estate needs.
Jorge & Maria Alamillo
I just finished another real estate purchase with Ramiro. The reason I decided to work with Ramiro again is that he is excellent at determining needs, negotiating, and acting with my best interests at heart. I have worked with other agents in the past, but Ramiro has worked hard to exceed my expectations and he consistently delivers results.
Kurt Kleespies
Ramiro Rivas was there for us as we were turning our first Pasadena Investment Home last summer and we Sold at the Top of the Market. Thus improving our own homes value, which just happened to be next door. Then, six months later, we sold and bought with Ramiro. And even though we moved to an area he was not familiar with, he quickly resolved that. We drove out to the new area (some 45 minutes away) in his car and met with listing brokers. I was impressed. He really went “Above and Beyond” our expectations.
Also, when it comes to Pasadena Real Estate, there's no one better at knowing and understanding the City. We couldn't be happier in our new home. Thanks Ramiro!
Josh & Michelle Carmichael
Your professionalism was unquestionable from the moment you proposed us to put our property on the market till the closing of escrow. You've been great in guiding us in every step of the transaction, even while we were abroad.
We never thought that selling our South Pasadena home would be so simple. It was just a question of signing a few documents, emails and the deal was settled. We thank you for the great service and more important, the promise you delivered. Good job.
Kanjana & Georges Laine