Ray Lyon, Compass

1/24/21Liz Lee

Google Review

We sold our house and bought a new one in a challenging year and Ray was our agent for both transactions. There were many difficult issues and some difficult personalities to deal with and Ray made everything feel as smooth and easy as can be. His expertise helped boost the sale price on the house we sold and gain lots of extras in the house we bought. He is intelligent, professional, responsive, honest and highly experienced. Ray is the best agent!

1/18/21C G

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Ray Lyon helped me sell my property in Santa Monica, December of 2020. My experience with Ray was exceptional from the first moment all the way through completion of the sale. From the first conversation it was clear that Ray is not only a smart, engaged and very experienced real estate agent, but also an incredibly savvy marketing expert with an excellent pulse on the dynamics of real estate at any given point. Even in the midsts of the truly unpredictable COVID pandemic his assessment of the market and his proposed advertising strategy was 100% on point.
He was wonderful to work with - thorough, diligent and patient in guiding me through the process, and thoughtful and considerate of all people involved (including all my neighbors). Ray also took a personal interest in helping me make my property look its absolute best - he strategized with me and gave me invaluable tips on how to stage the space, and even helped me with some of his own staging items!
Ray also brought in a fantastic photographer, Joshua Spooner, who created irresistible photos, a 3D walkthrough and jaw dropping drone footage of the apartment inside and out. Many friends who had known the place for years were commenting on how well Joshua captured it’s vibe and brought out its very best. Ray included all of these marketing efforts in his own commission so I didn’t have to worry about anything!
The success of the showings and the smoothness of the escrow process also exceeded my wildest expectations.
In spite of being in the midst of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic AND listing my apartment 3 weeks before Christmas, Ray managed to bring in 65 parties - partially even from out of state! - to see the place. He went above and beyond managing 3 intense days of individual showings to comply with COVID safety regulations without hampering the presentation in the slightest. He then went on to advise me confidently, thoughtfully and in the best possible way throughout the reviewing of a significant number of offers and was an invaluable calming, and professional guide through this (for me) stressful process.
Once a buyer was identified, Ray stayed in close communication, was available at all times, and made sure all my questions were answered immediately during the entire escrow phase (even though this happened largely over the Holidays!).
This was my first home sale and I felt the entire time that I was in absolutely trustworthy hands and that the whole process was managed to the absolute highest good of all concerned.
In this exceptional sale Ray Lyon not only found the perfect buyer for my property, we also closed at 40% above the listing price!
I can not thank Ray and his team enough and I recommend him 1000%!

9/22/20Siesie Newton

Google Review

Ray recently helped us purchase a townhouse in Santa Monica. As overseas buyers who didn't know the area well Ray went above and beyond to ensure the process was as smooth and easy as possible. He was extremely patient when it came to answering the hundreds of questions we threw at him and even months after purchasing the property and closing escrow he still replies to emails within hours. We could not be more happy with our new home in Santa Monica, I highly recommend Ray to anyone purchasing or selling a home!

3/30/20Ethan Cox

Google Review

If we could give more than 5 stars we would! Working with Eliza and Ray was such a good experience and you absolutely cannot go wrong with them if you're considering someone to be your ally in buying or selling your home. We worked mostly with Eliza to buy our home. Not only is she an expert in the LA real-estate market, but she cares about the people she works with, got to know us, and really made sure we found the perfect place to call home. If you value people who are friendly, knowledgeable, connected, professional, available, responsive, and honest, you'll enjoy working with both Eliza and Ray.

Some detail of our experience: My wife and I did weeks of online research, spoke to friends who recently purchased, and then hit the open house circuit thinking we knew what we were doing on our own. We were wrong. So, we found Eliza and Ray based on reviews and in a matter of minutes realized how valuable working with them would be. Early in the process, they patiently helped us figure out what type of home we wanted, the features in the home we needed for our family, the areas we wanted to look in, and an appropriate time frame. Then, they helped us navigate the offer process, recommended the terms of an offer, advised us as to what was competitive/fair, and connected us with a broker who could facilitate a fast close with a great rate. Finally, they guided us through closing, reviewed all of the confusing documents, jumped on after-hours phone calls, and always made sure we felt comfortable and understood. Not only did we find the right place, but the process was actually fun, and I think that is a testament to how well Eliza and Ray work.

The next time a family member of friend is in the market, Eliza and Ray will be the first people we recommend!

3/21/20Stephen Hodges

Google Review

I cannot imagine a better selling experience than the one my wife and I had with Ray. Not only did our townhouse sell for a record price in less than a week on the market, Ray had a plan from the beginning, knew the market and always let us know what was going on. From our first meeting through the move out, we always knew where we were in the process and what to expect. Also, if we had any questions, Ray always made himself available to answer all of our questions. Finally, Ray has an eye for design that helped us optimize the look of our townhouse during our open house and showings, undoubtedly increasing the number and size of our offers. If you are selling your house, hire Ray and it will be one of the best decisions you will ever make.

2/12/20tekkno inc

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It was my first time that I sold a house. Friends and clients of mine told me about their experience with realty estate agents, and I was pessimistic. I did my research, googled a lot, met with several real estate agents and eventually set up a meeting with Ray.
My house was gutted and went through a complete remodel when we met.
He provided recommendations and advice on the first day, long before we had anything in writing. From the start I liked his hands-on, no B.S. approach. I picked him as my agent and I am glad I did. Ray knows the market, he is always available to answer questions and he knows what potential buyers are looking for. He stopped by regularly during the remodel, his recommendations were all spot on (color, style, vendors, etc). Afterwards Ray scheduled and oversaw staging, photography, online advertising, open house, etc. He managed to sell my house in less than one week and it sold significantly over asking price. He set a record sale in my neighborhood. Ray and all the professionals that work with him took all anxiety out of the process and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Ray Lyon without hesitation.

12/9/19Cynthia Wallingford

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I had the best experience buying a home with Ray! He took a lot of time getting to know me and what I was looking for in a very specific area on the West side. He was very patient with me as a first-time buyer and he gained my trust quickly.

Ray was exceptional. I was on a 3 week trip to Europe in the middle of my home search. A unit came on the market in a complex that I loved and he tracked me down to let me know. He literally did all he could to get my attention about the listing. Ray acted quickly - we submitted the offer and I defaulted to him on the timing and all. He has great instincts about the real estate market and people in general - which is so valuable in the intense and competitive market in Santa Monica. The offer was accepted and we were in escrow very quickly because Ray knew how to make it happen. Most of the escrow period happened when I was out of the country and he facilitated the entire thing. He really went out of his way to make the process as painless as possible. He was always available and made me feel like I was a priority.

Ray is very well-connected in the real estate world and referred me to many capable professionals along the way, and just as I am writing this he is texting me more referrals for painters and contractors. I am going to tell my friends who are looking to buy about him - I would recommend him without hesitation. I will absolutely work with him again in the future. I am so happy to be a homeowner in Santa Monica, thanks to Ray and his wonderful service and hard work.

UPDATE: Dec. 2019
Ray just sold my place and helped my husband and I buy a new one in the same area. I had wonderful experience with him the second time around. We feel really lucky to have found an agent like Ray. He is professional, trustworthy, and his knowledge of real estate in this area is so valuable. He helped us manage every piece of the puzzle with patience. Eliza and Ray work really well together and are a great team. They are so on top of everything and never let anything slip through the cracks. I refer him to friends who are looking for homes in the area and they have been happy, too. I don't think home buying is typically this easy and actually enjoyable, but it is with Ray.

11/12/19Annie Lee

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Ray is an excellent seller's agent to work with! Very professional and extremely responsive. From beginning to end, he made the selling process easy and stress free. He answered all our questions and took care of all the details. I would highly recommend him to family and friends!

11/7/19Joey Mason

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Ray helped my wife and I buy our first house in Playa del Rey. He was a pleasure to work with and I'd highly recommend him. Even after the deal was finished, Ray continued to help us out with little things that came up. Overall, he made the home buying process super simple. Would work with him again in a heartbeat!

8/16/19Siddharth R

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We are very happy with selling our house through Ray and Eliza.

Ray had a good eye in staging the house with the furniture we already had. Both were prompt and constantly spoke with us through the highs and lows of the selling process.

I'll definitely recommend Ray as a selling agent for your house.

8/3/19Jonathan Jensen

Google Review

Recently I was given the opportunity to work with Ray on the sale of a property and I was not only impressed but blown away by the level of service he provides to his clients and those he interacts with.

Ray is polite, professional, courteous, and extraordinarily knowledgeable in the markets he serves! He is also articulate and very proactive which is super hard to find these days! He was the first realtor to work closely with all involved parties basically holding their hand every step of the way!

I've worked with my fair share of LA realtors over the years but my dealings with him totally stand out over all the rest.

I highly recommend working with Ray if you're in the market if selling your home. There's no doubt at all he will be more than able to assist you every step of the way!!!

Thanks again Ray

7/31/19Tamara Adelman

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This is my 5th real estate transaction and Ray Lyon is my very most favorite realtor! If you want something done right, ask Ray. He is knowledgeable about the market. He got my place ready and sold it at the right price! He looked out for me 100% the whole way. Top of his class!

12/30/18Karen Lyon

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I worked with Devon on Ray Lyon's team. She is extremely knowledgeable and patient for 1st time home buyers. I never felt under pressure and she definitely guided me in the right direction. In the middle of searching I thought about leasing and she showed me a few places. She showed me how much the market was appreciating and went over all the pros and cons of renting vs owning. She allowed me to make my own decision and after giving me all the facts I realized how important it was to own something especially when she broke down all of the tax benefits. Thanks to her I'm now settled into my Westside condo and I would absolutely recommend anyone in the area to use them.

They also are great at following up through your transition after closing. I wanted to do some upgrading and she stayed on top of the contractors she recommended.

The amount of time I spent with them definitely felt like I was part of the team.

12/5/18katherine rosenberg

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Ray is awesome - I’ve never met a more genuine and caring agent. He persevered and sold our condo despite difficult circumstances and months later, even after close of escrow, was still on our side when unforeseen problems arose. One call to him, and he moved mountains to make sure things were taken care of. Thank you, Ray! You are one of a kind and we are so grateful!

7/10/18Ronnie Walters

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Good realtors are hard to come by, especially in a competitive market. My wife and I were looking for a few months with an agent who was referred to us from my company. After spending 5 months looking and not getting any of our offers accepted, we decided to take another approach. Relocating from NYC we did not know anyone in the area that could recommend us a good agent.

So we went online and starting looking for realtors. We saw all the great reviews for Ray Lyon Realty so we decided to sit with him and his partner Eliza and have a buyer's consultation. They took the time to sit us down and go over the entire escrow process, explained all the different areas that we can afford based off our budget and let us know how they work. After the meeting I felt relief know that we were finally in good hands. After 2 weeks of meeting we found a property that we fell in love with and we got an accepted offer.

Eliza guided us through the entire escrow process and we are now sitting in our new Venice home writing this review. My only regret was not working with Ray Lyon Realty sooner. It would have saved us a lot of time and hassle.

Thanks again for everything! Strongly recommend them!

5/16/18Randi Johnson

Google Review

Working with Ray was a true pleasure. He's professional, friendly and smart. I highly recommend using him to buy or sell on the westside!

5/15/18avner schwarz

Google Review

We had the pleasure of working with Eliza Sedaghatfar on condo-hunting around West LA, Santa Monica, Westwood area. Eliza very diligently brought to our attention relevant properties, physically checked out the ones we were interested in, and gave us insightful information and things to think about throughout the process. This was especially impressive since we were out of town and most of the communication was by email and phone. Eliza's responses were very timely 24/7. We extended several offers and Eliza made that process VERY easy. Finally, we really felt that Eliza was on our side and represented our interests with no sales pressures whatsoever.

We found Eliza to be a true pro and we highly recommend her!!

5/10/18Matt Schwartz

Google Review

Ray is a class act, and a seasoned vet in the LA real estate game. He helped me sell my place in Sunset Park Santa Monica for far more than I anticipated, and I couldn't recommend him more highly for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in LA... Run, don't walk, to Ray Lyon Realty!

4/25/18Janice Chaffin

Google Review

We worked with Eliza from Ray's office. She was very professional and it was a pleasure to work with her. We were looking for a hard to find 3 bedroom 2.5-3 bathroom townhome in the Marina/Playa/Venice area. My husband and I do not live in LA and we were aiming to invest with my daughter in a home she could live in. This could have complicated the situation for Eliza but she took it in stride. She met in person once with my daughter and I and we outlined our requirements and she clearly explained the entire process to us. When the right place came on the market she arranged a showing for our daughter immediately and got our offer in quickly. Even then there were multiple offers but with her counsel we increased our offer and it was accepted. The escrow was somewhat frustrating due to the lending bank but Eliza stayed on top of the entire process and we were able to close on time. Our daughter now has a wonderful and beautiful place to live.

12/1/17David Skaar

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11/2/17Charles Kemper

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Ray Lyon turned out to be the most competent real estate professional that I could have chosen to sell my house in a difficult market at the time. When you decide to sell, it is not the easiest thing in the world to tell who is who in the market. It was my good fortune to have met Ray by happenstance.

10/28/17M. Tei

Google Review

Ray provided me with excellent color and advice that helped me win a bid on a great property in a hot market.

10/28/17Diana Skaar

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Ray is my go to real estate guy. No greater expert on the LA Westside. Not only did he help sell my previous home at over-asking, but he helped secure my current home in a very competitive buyer's market. His read on the seller and bidding strategy was key. Thank you for helping us secure our dream home!

10/27/17Mitch Coodley

Google Review

Ray is "simply the best". Went above and beyond to get our townhouse in order for sale. Super responsive and energetic, he gives you a feeling of confidence. And, sold the house for a great price.

10/18/17Doug Fretty

Google Review

Thanks for making our first home-buy run so smoothly, Ray. At each step -- house search, bidding, and escrow -- Ray's advice was spot-on. Highly recommended.

9/27/17Rydhima Shah Brar

Google Review

Ray is amazing! We were moving from SF and did not have a lot of time to keep going and back forth to come and look at properties, but he was extremely proactive from the very beginning! From the moment we spoke over the phone he put our concerns at ease and was extremely knowledgeable about the area we were interested in. He encouraged us and took care of everything. From helping organize our 4 days of house touring to guiding us throughout the entire process he made this whole experience extremely painless and stress-FREE...We managed to find our beautiful condo, close within a month and moved into our place in a month after that! He even face-timed us for our property inspection and made sure he took a through walk-through like he would for his own place. All in all would highly recommend working with Ray and his team!

9/19/17Manoj Choudhary

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9/19/17Brenton Bauer

Google Review

Ray and his team are absolutely incredible!! They provided clarity and reassurance during our first home buying experience, which can be fraught with obstacles and obscurities. Furthermore, they are completely there for you and truly have your best interests at heart, which I cannot say for all within the real estate industry. We would most definitely recommend to friends, family, and anyone for that matter!!!!

9/12/17Scott Harris

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4/17/17philippa bernstein

Google Review

Ray created a sales strategy for the sale of my home that was very successful. He was easy to work with, professional and responsive. He knows the market well and handled all phases of my transaction smoothly and I would highly recommend him.

1/25/17Emma Yang

Google Review

I worked with Ray and Eliza for the past 4 months to get my condo, and the whole process could not be happier and smoothier. Ray is very knowledgeable, responsible and have a good insights for the market. Also, Ray is also very connected with different agent, which helps a lot for this competitive market. And I end up saving $5000 than their asking price. As a first time buyer, I always have so many questions and concerns. Ray was very patient to get back to me every time, even I was outside the country for two weeks after the offer accepted. Eliza even face-time me during the whole home inspection. The biggest concern I had for this condo is it might need a seismic retrofit in the future. Ray and Eliza were so helpful to reach out to HOA and different engineers to help me find the worst case scenario. I don't have any pressure working with them and I feel comfortable to moving forward.
I am so happy to get my first home with Ray and I highly recommend him to everyone who is looking for an agent.

1/12/17Joe Taylor

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Ray is an incredible real estate agent. He knows the Santa Monica/Mar Vista/Westside market so well and gives priceless advice on how to maximize the value of your home. By listening to Ray and following his recommendations we received multiple offers after the first open house, all over our asking price. His professionalism and responsiveness cannot be matched, and he always takes that extra step that makes you feel like you are his most important client.

Very impressed and will absolutely use him again.

8/17/16Darren Nunn

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Ray helped me put together a deal with a prickly seller that I had negotiated with as a principal several weeks earlier but the deal had fallen apart. I contacted Ray on the 4th of July and he had on offer on the seller's agent's desk on July 5 and a fully signed deal on July 6. After that, Ray connected me with all of the necessary players (lender, inspector, etc.) and we got the deal done in 35 days. The entire process was virtually seamless. Ray was always on top of the logistics of the transaction and I never needed to ask about the status of the deal or how things were progressing. And importantly, he insulated us from the seller and his agents who I had difficulty dealing with in the past. Ray even personally delivered the keys to our home on the day of closing. I would recommend him to anyone needing a realtor in Southern California (on the buy or sell side) and will use him again for my next transaction.

8/4/16Garrett Yamasaki

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Ray truly lives up to all his positive online reviews. From the first time we spoke he had definitive knowledge of my neighborhood / property, a vision to create an efficient selling timeline, and a decisive plan to bring in multiple offers. He is absolutely a hands-on agent who is willing to go the extra mile to get the deal done - He personally handled light home staging free of charge in addition to including complimentary photography saving me from going $2500 out of pocket. Communication was superb – Connecting around my very fluid schedule (He went as far a texting me an update while he was in the middle of a attending an out of town wedding ceremony!) His negotiation skills and selling instincts were invaluable when a situation surfaced as we were about to finalize getting the offer signed. He had the presence of mind and expertise to make just the right adjustment ensuring we would close the deal and close it $45,000 over asking.

If you are looking for someone who you can trust and that can deliver outstanding results, Ray is unquestionably your agent!

7/30/16Barbara Feuer

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My husband & I honestly don't believe we would have found a condo. in North of Wilshire neighbourhood if it hadn't been for Ray. We were working w/another agent--an experienced, competent, lovely guy, but he simply wasn't networked SaMo/this area, & since supply was so tight, & demand so high, we'd go to open houses where there were already offers over asking price when we walked in when the open house just started!
We were discouraged & very concerned, & realized we'd have to find another agent who knew the area very well. Enter Ray! I Googled SaMo real estate agents on Yelp, & he got great reviews, w/lots of specificity of how he'd had helped prospective buyers, what he'd done to seal the deal, & so he seemed like a logical choice for us.
The afternoon we met him at a broker's open house, we fell in love w/the place & decided to make an offer. With Ray's help, his knowing the sellers' gents, being experienced about the CA home-buying process, our bid was accepted, & we are the new recent owners of a beautiful townhouse condo. It was certainly NOT due to the lender, with whom we had not positive experience, & we've owned 3 homes before, so we didn't go into the process as neophytes.
Ray negotiated on our behalf with the sellers, he found us a good deal on homeowner's insurance since we'd moved out of state, & helped w/the escrow process. When he was involved along the way from offer to sale, things just went more smoothly.
It's our experience that your agent must be your advocate-100%--& Ray was certainly that for us during this pretty stressful process.

7/29/16Terrible Herbst

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Sharp, quick, knowledgeable, flexible and with great communication skills, Ray is everything you could want in a Realtor. Sold our home in 8 days at $156K over the asking price. He and his team then successfully closed escrow in 8 days. Truly remarkable. Ray told us that it is his philosophy to make it as easy for the seller as possible and he lived up to his word. Excellent, continuing communication to let you know what is going on, what needs to be done, and how long the process may take. He took charge to fix up the yard with flowers and spiff up the house interior, making a distinct improvement and saving us the long distance drives that would otherwise have been necessary. I wholeheartedly recommend Ray.

5/16/16Brooks Walton

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We found Ray Lyon on YELP. We live in Northern California and needed to sell my mother’s house located in West Los Angeles. We were impressed with Ray from the moment we met him and are very pleased we had the opportunity to work with him. His knowledge of the area and his analysis of the housing market was impressive. Equally impressive was his use of targeted media marketing to get the widest possible exposure of the property to the broadest qualified audience of potential buyers. Ray's grasp of advanced marketing techniques is what convinced us to choose him from among several highly qualified realtors.

His professionalism & attention to all the many details relating to the staging and marketing of her house made the sale easy for us. His patience to any question we had was wonderful. It was a pleasure to work with him. I and my husband highly recommend him.

11/4/15John Demaria

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I sold & purchased a replacement property with Ray and his team! Ray, is professional, responsive, honest and took the time to clearly explain every step of the process and kept me well informed of what was going on. Ray was a strong negotiator and had my best interest throughout the whole process making sure that we got the best price with the best client. He sold my place for well over asking within the first 2 weeks of being on the market. He and his team were on top of everything! They were very proactive, readily available to answer questions and they didn’t miss a beat.

Once I sold my place I worked with his buyer’s agent Eliza to purchase my next place. Eliza is the perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness. With the market as competitive and fast paced as it is, Eliza was always available and supportive. She found me the perfect place, helped me negotiate and answered all my questions.

I couldn’t be happier with my experience with them both. If you are looking to sell or buy the LA/Santa Monica Area I would highly recommend both of them.

10/14/15Josh Dokulil

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WISH I COULD GIVE 6 STARS...I am lucky to have found Ray! I interviewed a few agents to list my Mar Vista property and Ray & I seemed to see eye to eye instantly. He was approachable, genuine, down to earth and very business savvy. He walked us thought the process and as gave us some great financial information. He has a great network of connections and he is very hands on. He walked me through my property and helped me stage it using what I had, recommending a few inexpensive items to buy, which saved me thousands of dollars in staging...it looked so great, like something you would see in a magazine! Within 7 days of being on the market we had 6 offers and Ray further negotiated these and got us $75,000 over asking. He also negotiated us a 30 days lease back, so we were not forced to leave right away which eased our transition. I could not have done this without Ray's help, he was a pleasure to work with and even made this typically frustrating process somewhat enjoyable! Today I look at Ray as not only a great realtor, but a mentor and a friend. He was always available for us and I cannot say enough good things about Ray Lyon! Thanks Again!

9/17/15Ruban Selvakumar

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Like many of the other reviews, we found Ray on Yelp. We live in San Francisco and needed to sell our condo in Westwood (next to UCLA). From the very first phone call, Ray came across as a knowledgeable, non-BS guy who quickly responded to any question and promptly did what he said he was going to do.

He took care of EVERYTHING. We never met Ray in person, nor did we come down to LA during this entire process. He communicated with our tenants (whose lease was ending), staged the house, arranged (and paid for) the photographer, arranged (and AGAIN PAID FOR out of his pocket) a gardener to plant flowers outside the building to improve curb appeal, and even fixed a stuck sink garbage disposal.

In the end: Listed for less than 2 weeks, ALL CASH OFFER FOR OVER ASKING PRICE with an escrow closing perfectly on the day after our tenants moved out.

We recommend him and will definitely use him to sell our other condo in the area... Maybe we'll even meet him one day!

7/24/15Raymond Cho

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bought in kentwood with ray. exactly what i needed. held the line when i wanted to go broader b/c inventory sucked.

will downward pressure your bids at times. realistic. opinionated in the best possible way. a real advocate.

7/18/15Neeraj Sood

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Eliza helped us buy a condo on the westside! She was super responsive, tech savvy, knew the market well, and just a pleasure to work with. She found us a gem on the westside and we would definitely use her services for our next purchase.

7/17/15Wenjing Huang

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Ray came highly recommended and my wife and I were so pleased that we had the opportunity to work with him and his team (his assistant Eliza was also quite wonderful).

We’re a young professional couple, who’s been looking for a condo on the LA westwide for a little while. Ray was instrumental to our eventual success in finding the ideal home for us. He was particularly transparent, sharing inside knowledge with us. He would also go out of his way to ensure that our offer would stand out from the others. As a relevant piece of information, staff from the listing agent of the place we eventually bought was also impressed by his dedication and professionalism. In a competitive housing market condition in Los Angeles, it was comforting to us to know that our agent was working as diligently (or perhaps even more so) with us to help close the deal. Ray was very responsive – most emails (even on weekends or in the evening) were answered within a few minutes to a couple hours. In all, we would recommend him 100% with no reservations.

6/9/15Brian Carver

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A friend referred me to Ray as we were moving to Santa Monica, and he was able to quickly get us up to speed on the market and kick off the search. He knew a ton about neighborhoods, schools, various buildings we looked at, etc. Ray was always quick to answer questions, making him a great partner in finding a home. Ray took the time to understand what we were looking for in a home and pointed us in all the right directions. When it came time for putting in offers, we knew exactly what to do and what to expect - giving us confidence as we navigated the "interesting" housing market on the westside. I definitely recommend working with Ray!

5/21/15chris stiegler

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This review is long overdue. It’s no surprise to see all of Ray’s 5 star reviews. Ray helped my family sell a buy a replacement property a few years ago. It was a tricky sale involving a 1031 exchange and we had very little time to sell our property and identify a replacement property. With Ray’s expertise and marketing we were able to get an all cash offer within only 5 days of being on the market. He helped us negotiate favorable terms and got the buyer to participate in the exchange. There were lots of moving pieces in this deal and within 15 days our place was sold and we were in escrow on a replacement property. This whole process (selling -to- closing, purchasing replacement property -to- closing) took less than 40 days! Ray was involved in all parts of this transaction and he went out of his way to make sure it was a quick and easy transition. We could not have done this without Ray or his team. I recommend everyone to use his services!!!!

3/29/15Sirtaj Singh Brar

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If you're looking for a place on LA's westside, you'd be making a huge mistake if you don't at least give Ray a call. Going with him as our realtor was the best decision we made after deciding to move to LA.

Ray was everything we were looking for in realtor, knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, tech savvy, and insightful. Consider also that we were moving from over 400 miles away, he made the entire process as easy as it could be for us. The few times that we were available in the area, he made sure we made the most of our time. He even went out of his way to show us around the area when we were in between showings. And then when we weren't there in person he was always available and in touch throughout the process of us buying a home. He was at times so quick to respond that my wife was worried for his sake that he didn't have any other clients.

In the end, Ray helped us find a great place in West LA and we couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a realtor that really puts his clients first, works to build relationships, and goes out of his to make sure you have all the information and insight needed to make an informed decision, you can't go wrong.

3/10/15Susan Kennedy

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I contacted Ray a few hours before we were leaving Santa Monica on Feb. 10 to list a condo that our daughter had been living in. He met with my husband and I within the hour, with a full market evaluation for us to look at. He really impressed us with his local knowledge and his willingness to help us get the property sold, as we would not be in Santa Monica. We signed with him on the spot.
Ray had the condo beautifully staged and held two open houses. We had 3 offers within 3 days, all over asking price, one of which we accepted. Escrow closed yesterday, March 9 and I can honestly say that it was the best real estate transaction that I have ever been involved with. Thank you, Ray, you are an awesome realtor and we highly recommend you you recommend this agent.

1/29/15Kelly Kuczwara

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We just moved in to our new house and couldn't be happier with the guidance Ray provided to us. The loan from our initial lender fell through early in escrow. Ray was able to refer us to another lender who ended up getting us a better rate and loan package. He is very thorough and worked really hard to keep everything moving along and make sure we understood everything that was going on while we were in escrow. I would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling in the LA area!

1/15/15Erika Frank

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Ray is a great Realtor! He was very helpful in our search for a home in Santa Monica. Ray is not only friendly, hardworking and motivated but he is also very analytical and knowledgeable about the Santa Monica market. Thank you for everything Ray!

11/14/14Michelle W

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Ray is outstanding and we have already recommended him without hesitation to our friends.

Things we love about Ray:
-Very responsive and punctual -- He always got back to us immediately by phone or email, even when out of business hours or on the weekend, and was always on time, or more frequently, early to our meetings when looking out houses, etc.

-Good knack for the business -- With each place we seriously considered, he accurately predicted what the place would go for which was a big help when considering what to offer. Especially in this market where everything is going for above asking, it became reassuring to be able to trust his instinct and avoid that icky "did we spend too much" feeling. Nope, no icky feelings.

-Proactive -- The place we ultimately found, Ray sent us the listing immediately after it came out, visited the place himself before we saw it, told us how much he thought we would like it, and talked to the selling agent and made a good impression on her (as she later remembered both him and us when we went to visit). This is with me scouring the internet on a daily basis -- I had not yet seen this place listed. Soon after, we went to visit and Ray had been spot on about our tastes and now we own the place! He also is proactive in talking to the other agents (eg finding out how much other offers were, etc). And during the escrow process, got us a $2000 credit for minor repairs that will cost much much less.

-Not pushy -- We found a place in our budget and never felt pressured to look for more expensive places even though Ray knew we were pre-approved on our loan for more. We were also outbid on two places prior to finding our ultimate home (that we like better anyway... funny how things work out) and decided to let them go because it was more than we wanted to spend, and Ray never once pushed us to go above our comfort level.

-Has connections -- not just with other realtors (many of the other listing agents were people Ray had worked with before and was friendly with) but with contractors too. And they all like him.

-Treats you like a friend.

Initially, at the beginning of the process, despite being first time buyers, I thought "do we REALLY need a realtor? I know how to use the internet". YES YOU NEED A REALTOR, AND A GOOD ONE. In 4 months, this very picky budget conscious couple found and bought a place that we are very happy with and our friends told us we made it look "so easy." I recommend Ray, he is great!!

10/24/14Ronnen Haddad

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Just to clarify I almost never write any reviews, but because Ray was such a great agent I felt it necessary to share.

1.) A few days after I called Ray to say that I need an agent to buy an apartment we met up for coffee to discuss. I told him this was my first purchase and also being originally from NY I wanted to know the entire process that is entailed in buying a condo. He spent over two hours with me going over all the details and any questions I had. This already gave me a good feeling that he really cares for each of his clients.

2.) I discussed with Ray exactly the criteria I was looking for and he set me up with an automated email every time a property that fit my criteria was put on the market. I was very picky with my criteria and Ray understood it could take awhile to find my perfect place but he was very patient and understanding.

3.) Ray is probably the top three most responsive people I know. Every time I emailed or called him he would get back to me latest within the hour, but most time within ten minutes. He would also get back to me if I emailed him at night.

4.) During my almost 1 year search I saw more than 30 apartments and I made two offers on other apartments that I was outbid. It was a blessing I didn't get it because the apartment that I live in now is much better than the other two I bid. The irony is that the apartment that I purchased was an off market pocket listing. This means that it was not available to the public and Ray had the connections to get a hold of this listing. If I was with some other random agent I would never have known about this.

5.) All in all Ray is just an extremely professional person, really nice and understanding, and treats you like he's you're good friend. If you're every looking to buy or sell your place I highly recommend him.

8/18/14Amelia Ning

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My husband and I couldn’t have been luckier than to find Ray Lyons online as our realtor. If it wasn’t for Ray, we never would have gotten our home in Sunset Park. We were so thoroughly impressed with him during every step of the process of buying our home. Ray negotiated the deal like a shark and was able to save us a ton of money in a very hot pocket of Santa Monica. He pays attention to the finest details and goes above and beyond. He doesn’t just sell you a home but helps you make it your dream home. He helped us find our contractor and has an artistic background and offered us great suggestions for improving our home. He stayed on top of our mortgage lenders and was able to help us close escrow in 35 days (and was even gone a week getting married). The day we closed escrow he was going above and beyond trying to help us find a gardener and calling the water and trash company making sure we wouldn’t be charge for the previous owners past due notices. He is awesome and not only will we be using him in the future but we will be referring him to anybody that needs a realtor.

8/2/14Viraj V

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I highly recommend Ray Lyon Realty. They were diligent and sincere in every step of the process. Patient and willing to really go to work to find the perfect buyer. They knew the neighborhoods and would be honest in the safety, background as well as the resale possibility. I wouldn't consider working with anyone else. By far the best Realtor!!

5/2/14rachael kent

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My last 2 realtor encounters had left a skeptical taste in my mouth. Ray was fresh breath strip that made everything shiny and new. He came in armed with every possible strategy to sell our house, helped us stage it while we lived in it, and even helped me make a minor repair when something went wrong! He was encouraging, positive, upbeat, friendly, informative and handy! He sold my Santa Monica condo in 3 days with 16 offers and $81,000 over asking. To say Ray knows the business, people, marketing and strategy would be like saying a car is just a car. Ray is not just a car, he's the fancy one with the cherry red paint, the bells and whistles, and the smile that is stuck to your face! He's straight up awesome!

3/29/14Joel Milne

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I recently purchased a home on the Westside and Ray was great from start to finish in a very competitive market. He's thoughtful, responsive, and always has the client's interest at heart. Highly recommend!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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At the time I started working with Ray, I was a new mom to a 5 month old and told Ray that I had 1 week to visit listings before I had to return back to work. Ray got right on it. He worked with me to quickly narrow down the neighborhoods with excellent schools and homes that would be within my budget. We visited 25+ homes in a span of 7 days. Amazing? Yes! Once I found the home of my dreams he then made the buying process very easy for me. He knew I was a busy professional and that I relied on him to be detail-oriented and thorough. Quick turnaround on communication was very important to me as I was working to close the best loan rates. He was always available by phone, email, and even visited in the evening to get paperwork signed. He wasn't afraid to step in during the closing process to make sure that the owners repaired everything that they promised before we handed over our money. I highly recommend working with Ray. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable about the Westside, and will truly represent your needs.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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We had the pleasure of working with Ray & Eliza on our recent sale and purchase of new home. We sold our house in Mar Vista for top dollar. Ray got the house to show to its best potential using his vendors (painter, handyman, carpet cleaner, stager). Much to our surprise we got multiple offers in the first week and it allowed us to start our replacement property search earlier than we anticipated. Ray & Eliza were able to connect us with a lender who was able to pre-qualify us for both properties so we were able to purchase our new property before closing escrow on the sale. Eliza helped us on the purchase of our Santa Monica home. We cannot say enough good things about her. She was respectful of our budget, really made an effort to get to know us and our needs in order to find the place that best suits us. We were under great pressure to find a place to move into and it was stressful at times, but Eliza's expertise and positive energy really helped us push through. We got our first offer accepted due to her good relationship with the other agent and the information she was able to find out. Once again, thanks to Eliza and Ray we had a smooth transition which otherwise would have been a disaster. If you are looking to purchase or sell on the Westside, do yourself a favor and call Ray & Eliza.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray Lyon is the most amazing realtor! He is very knowledgeable about the market and very patient with his clients. He did an amazing job searching for a condo in Santa Monica. He will not rest until you find the perfect place even if it takes several months. He also gave us some very useful tips about the offers we made and kept close attention throughout the entire process. If you are looking for an agent in the Westside area, look no further. This is the man to trust.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I became a first time homeowner nearly 4 years ago with much help from Ray. He is the ideal agent. Very attentive, patient and a genuine good person. Now, on to the next home!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Above and beyond. Consistently. My husband and I recommend Ray without hesitation. He is professional, friendly, detail oriented, patient, and was truly a support for a us during a less than straight forward deal. His outstanding reviews are no accident. He works hard for his clients, and is truly a delight to work with. Look no further!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I have worked with Ray for almost a year now and all I can say is that he is everything I look for when working with a real estate professional. He is honest, reliable and extremely hard-working (I don't think he ever stops!). He knows the LA real estate market like no one else and makes it a huge priority to educate his clients about the market and the process of buying or selling a home. As a financial adviser, I need someone that I can rely upon and trust 100% when they are working with my clients and I have absolutely no worries when introducing them to Ray. I feel like he is a perfect extension of myself and my clients will always be in the best of hands. If you are looking to buy or sell a home you have found the perfect person, trust me I have been looking for years to partner up with someone like Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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If you can imagine the process of searching for a home which involved working closely with a friend who also happened to be an expert in real estate - instead of having to work with just a realtor - then that is what it's like working with Ray Lyon. From day one, Ray treated our relationship with a passion and an honesty that made the whole journey (one that, for us, took nearly a year and involved serious discussions about literally dozens of houses and three actual bids) actually an enjoyable one! Ray is not just a driven and entrepreneurial expert in real estate but also extremely knowledgeable in the finance process and also contracting and renovations. His advice to us along the way was literally invaluable. Looking at all the reviews on here, it's really evident Ray is one of the special ones. We can honestly say we share a lot of the experiences others have had working with him too. I hope we've added another layer on top of all the other great experiences people have had. We could honestly not recommend Ray strongly enough. Thanks Ray. Thanks for being so committed, so positive, so honest and for being a great partner throughout the whole process. We have our dream first home because of you.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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We don't believe we'd have found a home in North of Wilshire neighbourhood if it hadn't been for Ray. We were working w/another agent--an experienced, competent, really lovely guy, but he simply wasn't networked in this area, & since supply is so tight, & demand so high, we'd go to open houses where there were,offers over as we walked We were discouraged & worried, & my husband & I realized we'd have to find another agent who knew the area very well. Enter Ray! I Googled SaMo real estate agents on Yelp, & he got great reviews, w/lots of specificity of how he'd had helped prospective buyers, what he'd done to seal the deal, & so he seemed like a logical choice for us. The afternoon we met him @ a broker's open house, we decided to make an offer, & w/Ray's help, knowing the seller's agents, being very experienced about the entire process, our bid was accepted, & we are the new recent owners of a beautiful townhouse condo. It was certainly NOT due to the lender, with whom we had a not positive experience at all, & we've owned 3'homes before, so,we didn't go into the process as neophytes. Ray negotiated on our behalf with the sellers, he found us a good deal on homeowner's insurance since we'd moved out of state, & the escrow process, whatever his involvement went smoothly. It's our experience that your agent must be your advocate-100%--& Ray was certainly that for us during this pretty stressful process.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Stellar. We just closed on our first home purchase and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Ray is everything you could ask for in a realtor. He is personable, knowledgeable, professional and meticulous about everything. Ray is a no BS guy, which we really appreciate. His honesty, humor, and positivity really put us at ease in what can be a stressful process. Ray was easy to work with and super responsive. The house closed escrow right on time and Ray was there every step of the way to guide us through the process. He has also been a great resource for referrals. He truly goes above and beyond to do a great job and meet your needs. We couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Ray and would work with him again in a minute. Thanks again, Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray and Eliza were great to work with! I relocated to Westside and I did not know much about the area. They took the time to explain to me the different areas and set realistic expectations of what I could afford. They discussed the current market with me and what is going on to influence it. They took the time to educate me so I felt confident I was making the right choice buying my first property in Santa Monica. This was one of the biggest decisions of my life and there was never any pressure from their end. Once we located a property Ray and Eliza were extremely proactive and did what was required to get the deal done. I felt like they knew everyone and it was there personal relationship with the listing agent that helped me get my property. They held my hand through the entire process and they answered all my questions.... there were plenty!. I could not have gone through this without them and I strongly recommend you use their services.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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We just moved in to our new house and couldn't be happier with the guidance Ray provided to us. The loan from our initial lender fell through early in escrow. Ray was able to refer us to another lender who ended up getting us a better rate and loan package. He is very thorough and worked really hard to keep everything moving along and make sure we understood everything that was going on while we were in escrow. I would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling in the LA area!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Working with Ray was one of the best experiences I've had while working with a realtor! I inherited a property in Santa Monica from my grandparents and was not sure what to do with it. I went online and found all of Ray Lyon's great reviews. He answered my call pretty late at night, which was a surprise to me. He knew the exact street and location of the property and all the surrounding sales. We talked a few more times via Skype and after sending me his listing presentations we agreed to list the property. Ray's marketing is incredible and he is one of the only realtors I know who uses a videographer to shoot a professional HD video, which he then markets on social media. Also, he has a great group of contractors, painters, stagers, etc. who do great work and are very reasonable. Being an out of area seller, this was very important to me and I could not have done this without all of Ray's help. He organized everything from getting the property ready to sell, the escrow process, and all the way to closing. The best part was I took Ray's advice on pricing along with his comprehensive marketing strategy and we got several offers all above asking with in the first week. Everything was done remotely and I am still amazed that I never had to fly into LA at any point during this transaction. My time is highly valuable to me as I own a company and more than anything, I greatly appreciated Ray's sensitivity towards both the value and scarcity of my time. None of this would have been possible without Ray's help and I am so grateful to have worked with him. I would highly recommend Ray and his team to friends family, and anyone looking to sell their place.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray helped me and my wife with our home purchase in Sherman Oaks. So he is more than just a westside agent! Throughout the process, Ray demonstrated all the key qualities and behaviors we were looking for - professionalism, strong communication skills, persistency, and attention to detail. He followed up tirelessly with our lender, listing agent, and escrow until the deal was closed. We would highly recommend Ray.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is a breed like no other!! He goes above and beyond for his clients. I referred a long time friend to Ray from the east coast. My friend Steve could not be happier then he is in the hands of Ray. Steve has purchased and sold a handful of homes with local agents in our area and said Ray needs to teach them a thing or two. Since sending Steve over to Ray I have used Ray a few times since I have family on the west coast. He has always been very Professional and responsive to me and my referral's. Thank you Ray Lyon

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray was supremely helpful and professional. Even after I signicantly changed my saerch areas to the OC, Ray still provided advice and guidance with a personal touch even though our business relationship had ended. Highly recommended.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I can't recommend Ray highly enough. We searched for our house for close to a year, the last six months with Ray. There was a couple of occasions where we were ready to put an offer on a place and Ray talked us out of it. For an agent who could've easily encouraged us take the house we wanted, and him take his commission, it was reassuring to know he had our best interests at heart. Instead he told us to be patient and that eventually the right place would come along. It did, he helped us through the whole process, helped us through negotiations and all the inspections and legal. He's honest, friendly and down-to-earth. We are now very happy in our house. Thank you Ray!.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray definitely lives up to his 5-star rating. What I loved about working with him: 1. You feel like you're his only client. He almost always returns phone calls and emails within the hour, sometimes as late as 11pm. 2. He's super patient when walking first-time home buyers like us through the process, and was happy to answer all of our questions. 3. He's not in it for the commission size. He wants to find the best property for your needs and for your dollar. He talked us out of multiple places that were more expensive before finally endorsing a place much less expensive. 4. He has really good contacts, and was able to get us much better loan terms than the brokers we found on our own. 5. When our circumstances changed and we had to pull out of escrow and move to Orange County instead, he found us a great real estate agent, offered valuable advice on the places we were looking at down there, and was relentless about chasing down the seller to get our escrow back. Great agent. Great guy all around.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is as good as it gets! The best of the best. Ray is respectful, professional and knows how to assess a situation, personalities and acts accordingly to produce the most favorable outcome - getting you into your dream home! That's what he has done for me. Under asking price, even had to switch loan through the process. The sellers chose our offer over an all cash offer based on personal letter, and Ray's thoughtful timing and negotiating strategies! All repairs asked and done. And all within a month! I am a first-time home buyer and overjoyed with excitement to be picking up the keys to my townhouse tomorrow!! Thank you, Ray!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I first met Ray at an open house and he was full of positive energy and eager to assist me. He invited me to his office for a buyer's consultation and took the time to educate me and explain the entire buying process in great detail. He also assisted me with getting a loan which is not an easy task these days. Being a first time homebuyer this was very important to me!!! Ray made me feel like I was his only client and was always available to assist me whenever I had any questions. As a first time home buyer I had a lot J. He took the time to make sure I knew exactly what was going on each step of the process and answered my questions in great detail. He knows the different areas well and is an expert negotiator. Not only did he get me a great deal on my property, but he was able to negotiate with the seller and get me additional credit towards repairs that were need to the property. I am very pleased with his services and I would recommend him to everyone. I am not sure how I would have handled this process without him... I have already recommended him to two of my coworkers who are currently using his services. Thanks Again Ray!!! You're the best!!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I've been searching for a broker to lease a commercial space, when I decided to call Ray even though I didn't know if he was the correct person. Even though Rays speciality isn't commercial lease, as soon as I called him he called me right back. He was tremendously nice and helpful and led me to the right person. I truly recommend Ray and wish to work with him in the near future when I'm ready to buy a new home.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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As first time sellers with two kids under 3, our sale could have been a nightmare. Luckily, Ray's work ethic and sales style came through for a huge win. He got us WAY over asking on our home and just as importantly, held our hands and communicated the whole process. I felt bad because my work schedule made it so that I could only correspond late at night. Ray responded immediately to my 11pm texts and made sure that whenever I had a schedule conflict with a showing or inspection, that everything was taken care of. Maybe most impressive was the fact that the buyer that we ended up accepting was the LOWEST offer in the beginning, who, after meeting with Ray at a private showing, raised their bid by almost 10%. He must be a master negotiator to be able to bring a buyer into the fold like that. Quite impressive! A key sales tool that Ray utilizes is the custom website with a SUPER slick, HD video walk-through of the house. The video is so professionally done, that we actually want to hold onto it to remember our first home by! The HD video clearly works; traffic at our two open houses was in the hundreds, and we had 6 offers in a week. Go with Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I needed to sell my house in Santa Monica and was short on time. I decided to look on Yelp and interviewed a few agents. Ray immediately stood out so I listed with him. He is very professional, straight forward, very hands on and has a wealth of knowledge. He also showed up on short notice and offered a professional HD video, which none of the other agents did. He took the time to help stage my house with furniture I had and told me what accessories to pick up. Most agents wanted me to spend thousands of dollars in staging. Once it was ready he had his videographer and photographer come out. It looked so good I was tempted not to sell! The buyers must have agreed as well, with in the first week we had multiple offers. Ray used his experience to leverage the multiple offers to get us way more than I anticipated. All of this happened so fast and Ray was there throughout the entire process to make sure I always knew what was going on. I could not have done this without his help and I am forever grateful to have used his services. I strongly recommend working with Ray Lyon!!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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We found Ray to be a very professional and proactive real estate agent who made us feel like we were his top priority; always responding to our e-mails and calls quickly, making sure our our best interests were considered and staying on top of the whole buying process. He was very flexible to our schedule and was always willing to meet at times that were convenient for us. As soon as we decided to put an offer on a house, he got it out immediately and didn't waste any time. He was aggressive when he needed to be and we never felt like he was passive or uninterested; it was always about what was best for us. Bottom line is he gets it done and makes sure you're happy.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I was introduced to Ray by my agent who was selling my place in Studio City because Ray is familiar with the Santa Monica area. At the time, I was working with another agent who supposedly know Santa Monica but Ray was much more helpful and knowledgable than him so I soon switched to working with Ray instead. In the Santa Monica area, it was really important to understand how much I should offer since the market is so competitive. Ray was also very patient even when I decided to forego a place that I got an accepted offer and switched to another property. Ray is not only a good real estate agent but he also has a network of connections. He connected me to someone to help me with my mortgage and also got me a contractor to provide me an estimate on renovations. All in all, Ray is very resourceful and he is someone that I would recommend for anyone looking in Santa Monica and surrounding areas. If I ever sell my place in the future, I would love Ray to help me with the sale.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is outstanding real estate agent! He helped us to buy our first home and I couldn't wish for better person to help us through this exciting process. Ray is inredibly professional, knows market exceptionally well and most importanly loyal to his clients. Our house search took more then 6 months since we were not quite sure what and where exactly we want. Ray was always patient with us, helped with his advice, while learning our preferences and taste. One day we saw house that we liked on open house. Several days later we came there with Ray to get his opinion and almost ready to make an offer, but once he saw the house he told us to rethink our decision. Although house was in good area and excellent condition, he simply stated that doesn't see us in this house. I was quite surpised to hear that from him, since I was sure it is much easier to support the client and close the deal! Looking back, I am sure the was right - house was not for us. Once we found our home, he took us through all the pains of Escrow, financing and negotiating with ease and professionalism, suporting us in all decision and protecting our interest! Another outstanding quality of Ray he is always available - he answer email, call and messages instantenously, any time day or night. If you are looking to buy on West side, Ray is undoubtedly agent to go!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is very good at what he does. He is knowledgable, hardworking & always put is client first. We should know because he help us purchase our very first condo in WestLA a few years ago. With his help, we closed on time & well under listing. I will recommend Ray to anyone in need of a real estate agent to buy or sell, especially if you are a first timer. Go Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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This review is long overdue! Ray is great to work with and he truly is a master of his craft. I have used him to purchase 2 properties. One I live in and one as an investment. He recently helped me sell my parents' house in Mar Vista. Their house needed a lot of work. He brought in a contractor to fix the place up and he helped my parents stage the house with their things. He even arranged movers and a storage company to put all of their belongings. I was amazed at how great it showed and with his marketing campaign. He is one of the only agents I know to use professional HD video. My parents closed on their place for way more than what they expected and they could not have done this without Ray's help. Ray is truly passionate about what he does and he is full of great advice. I recommend you use him for all your real estate needs!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray helped me buy my first home. He is professional, thorough, and knowedgable about homes. I am a single female and he made sure that nobody took advantage of me. One great thing about Ray is, he wouldn't let me raise my offer by $20,000 and kept it at the original offer... I got the house at the original offer! I was in escrow for 6-7 months and Ray was there the whole time... answered all my calls even when I thought the house would fall out of escrow. After the home purchase, he saved me thousands by finding low costs contractors to fix my home. If you are looking for someone who will be on your side, looks out for your best interest, knows all about real estate buying/selling... contact Ray.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Buying or selling a property is not an easy task. My wife and I owned a home in Santa Monica that we knew would be challenging to sell . . . we carefully researched our options, interviewed a handful of agents, including Ray Lyon based on his stellar reviews on Yelp. We were cautiously optimistic when we met with Ray early in the process to review his market research that he compiled in about 24 hours after our initial call. He absolutely impressed us with his knowledge of the westside market, plus his diligent research and analysis of our options for our property. He made no promises, but assured us that every effort would be made to educate and inform us adequately to help us make wise decisions. Eventually we listed the home with Ray, had multiple offers in about 2 weeks, entered escrow and closed on the property. Whether I called, emailed, or sent a text, I always had a response within a couple hours (at the latest). Most times he would communicate within 10 - 15 minutes, the time-of-day didn't matter. Ray constantly communicated with us throughout the process and kept us fully informed. Ray is a consummate professional, very intelligent, extremely hard-working, and a savvy agent that understands real estate law and marketing, plus he is uses his tech knowledge to market his properties. I truly can't say enough positive things about him . . . I endorse Ray 100%. When you begin the process to either buy or sell a home, it is absolutely worth your time to call Ray and see for yourself. Gracias Ray, you truly have far exceeded our expectations.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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This review is long overdue. It's no surprise to see all of Ray's 5 star reviews. Ray helped my family sell a buy a replacement property a few years ago. It was a tricky sale involving a 1031 exchange and we had very little time to sell our property and identify a replacement property. With Ray's expertise and marketing we were able to get an all cash offer within only 5 days of being on the market. He helped us negotiate favorable terms and got the buyer to participate in the exchange. There were lots of moving pieces in this deal and within 15 days our place was sold and we were in escrow on a replacement property. This whole process (selling -to- closing, purchasing replacement property -to- closing) took less than 40 days! Ray was involved in all parts of this transaction and he went out of his way to make sure it was a quick and easy transition. We could not have done this without Ray or his team. I recommend everyone to use his services!!!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Hands down the smoothest purchase EVER! Thanks Ray for everything and I already have friends asking me for your info after seeing how smooth you made it for me! Keep you eye out for a email from my Dad, he is talking about selling his condo. Thanks again Ray, send anyone my way looking for new car purchase or Lease.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is the best. Not only is he very knowledgeable about the real estate market on the west side, he is the hardest worker I have seen. He is extremely attentive, will answer his phone at any hour of the day, and go the extra mile to make sure that you find the house of your dreams. He is also very patient, which was necessary in dealing with me and my family. First we thought wanted one thing and then ended up going with something completely different. Throughout, he dealt with us in a professional manner and worked hard to get the deal done. I would recommend him to anyone, particularly a first time home buyer like myself.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray was an excellent agent to work with, he works very hard and can get things done. He was very similar with Santa Monica area and can give good advices on pros/cons of the properties in that area, we also like his offer strategy, rationale but aggressive. With his help, we were able to get the keys two months after we met Ray! We wanted to renovate our Santa Monica Townhouse and Ray was very knowledgeable in regards to cost and gave us some great ideas on how to best renovate the property. Also he was able to get a contractor estimates so we knew exactly what our cost would be during escrow. Overall, we are very satisfied with his one-stop service. We highly recommend him!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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If you read realtor reviews it's confusing because they all have 20 5-star ratings. Maybe you have never had a good agent. Let me briefly relate what you're looking for that most of these reviews will not tell you. 1. The majority of places they screen for you, they cut from the list. 2. At least 1/2 places you walk into together, they almost immediately say no, not worth it. 3. They suggest you LOWER your bid. 4. They never forget the current negotiating price. Ray met all these criteria for me. This indicates he is thinking like an investor, not someone trying to sell you a house.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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We are so grateful to have had Ray as our agent. After four offers and two escrows, we ended up in our dream home and Ray supported us every step of the way. As first time homebuyers, we appreciated how Ray explained in detail the home buying process and interpreted every document we signed. He responded quickly to phone calls and emails and, even though he was representing multiple buyers and sellers, we felt like we were his only clients. Ray approached every property with our best interest as his top priority. He researched each neighborhood we considered and he told us which homes were overpriced and which ones were priced appropriately. Ray never pressured us and he was always very patient. Thanks, Ray, for your integrity, dependability, professionalism and strong work ethic. You made our home buying experience enjoyable.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I partnered with Ray Lyon to get a high-end listing. We were one of several realtors interviewing for the position and together we were able to give the client exactly what she wanted. Through a combined effort we were able to get her top dollar for her house with minimal hassle. As with many deals it started out fairly simple, than in the 11th hour we had some issues on the buyer's side that we had to work through. I am not one to recommend other agents, but Ray is an outstanding individual to work with. He is very professional, driven, experienced, a strong negotiator, knows how to get the job done and can handle any challenges that come his way! It was a pleasure to be partnered with him on this transaction and I look forward to working with him in the future. Having Ray Lyon as your agent will give you a huge advantage in the sale of your property. Give him a call and see what he can do for you.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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If you're looking for a place on LA's westside, you'd be making a huge mistake if you don't at least give Ray a call. Going with him as our realtor was the best decision we made after deciding to move to LA. Ray was everything we were looking for in realtor, knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, tech savvy, and insightful. Consider also that we were moving from over 400 miles away, he made the entire process as easy as it could be for us. The few times that we were available in the area, he made sure we made the most of our time. He even went out of his way to show us around the area when we were in between showings. And then when we weren't there in person he was always available and in touch throughout the process of us buying a home. He was at times so quick to respond that my wife was worried for his sake that he didn't have any other clients. In the end, Ray helped us find a great place in West LA and we couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a realtor that really puts his clients first, works to build relationships, and goes out of his to make sure you have all the information and insight needed to make an informed decision, you can't go wrong.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I've bought several homes in my lifetime, this was my first in the Santa Monica/So Cal area. Coming from Small Town Arizona, I've heard lots of scary stories about the real estate agents in LA. WOW!! Was I pleasantly surprised.... Ray took the time to work with my budget and found WAY more than I ever expected to find in SaMo. He drove me around for several weekends always keeping a positive attitude, as I got more and more frustrated. On the day he took me to the home I bought, Ray was so excited to pick me up early so we got the first look of a place just on the market. We were met by a line of people that also had the same idea. I don't know how he did it, but that place is now ours!! Without a bidding war as well.... I plan on staying in our home for quite a while, but when the time comes or I have friends moving here, Ray is the only choice to make!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray has proven himself time and again to be on the cutting edge of the hot West side LA real estate market. He has a knack for finding ideal properties and is relentless in his pursuit of getting offers accepted regardless of the competition and road blocks that often come up. I have found him to be a wealth of knowledge for buyers and sellers in today's marketplace. I highly recommend Ray and his team and suggest you put him to work and you will see the results firsthand.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Thank you Ray. Bought a condo through Ray in May 2014 and he proved to be very helpful and very knowledgable. He handled everything with no hassles and made the process an easy one. Have dealt with a number of closings and this one was swift and painless. He stayed to close touch with the escrow company, the property inspector, etc. Ray was always accessible and quickly responded to emails and calls.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Wow. What an amazing realtor. Ray and his team are absolute professionals. After having my property listed with another broker for 6 months, I did not receive any offers close to my list price. After my listing expired, I asked friends, family, and the internet (my best friend) for some recommendations. The funny thing was that through all my research and due diligence, Ray came up as the best realtor. It's strange the way that things work out. Well, long story short; Ray listed my property, got multiple offers, and got me WAY over the listing price I had with my previous agent. Throughout the transaction, he was always there to help me. He sat and answered all of my questions. He listened to my concerns. He is a consumate professional. I strongly recommend working with him for all of your listing opportunities. I have already recommended him to my brother who should be listed his property with Ray soon.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I bought a condo in Santa Monica in Dec 2014. Ray was my agent and he was great. He was on top of all new listings in my price range. With his focus on Westside real estate, he could usually offer an opinion on a building, because he had been in one of the units in a previous sale or on a broker tour. He was patient and I never felt pressured to make a decision. Plus his negotiation skill helped me save $20,000 on the final price. Ray is sharp, helpful and reliable. I highly recommend him.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I had the best experience buying a home with Ray! He took a lot of time getting to know me and what I was looking for in a very specific area on the West side. He was very patient with me as a first-time buyer and he gained my trust quickly. Ray was exceptional. I was on a 3 week trip to Europe in the middle of my home search. A unit came on the market in a complex that I loved and he tracked me down to let me know. He literally did all he could to get my attention about the listing. Ray acted quickly - we submitted the offer and I defaulted to him on the timing and all. He has great instincts about the real estate market and people in general - which is so valuable in the intense and competitive market in Santa Monica. The offer was accepted and we were in escrow very quickly because Ray knew how to make it happen. Most of the escrow period happened when I was out of the country and he facilitated the entire thing. He really went out of his way to make the process as painless as possible. He was always available and made me feel like I was a priority. Ray is very well-connected in the real estate world and referred me to many capable professionals along the way, and just as I am writing this he is texting me more referrals for painters and contractors. I am going to tell my friends who are looking to buy about him - I would recommend him without hesitation. I will absolutely work with him again in the future. I am so happy to be a homeowner in Santa Monica, thanks to Ray and his wonderful service and hard work.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I found Ray on Yelp thanks to all the great reviews. I was skeptical that he was as good as everyone says but my faith was renewed in Yelp because he was amazing! He helped my husband and I find the perfect condo in Santa Monica within our budget and our small area constraints. He was extremely responsive. He and his team went above and beyond to ensure all the details came together and was my go to for anything I needed--bank loan, title, general contractor, next vacation recommendation!! The best part was that he's a fun, nice guy who was enjoyable to work with on a personal level in addition to being the best realtor we've ever worked with (this is the 8th house transaction/8th realtor we've worked with). I highly recommend Ray and look forward to working with him again in the future!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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My husband and I couldn't have been luckier than to find Ray Lyons online as our realtor. If it wasn't for Ray, we never would have gotten our home in Sunset Park. We were so thoroughly impressed with him during every step of the process of buying our home. Ray negotiated the deal like a shark and was able to save us a ton of money in a very hot pocket of Santa Monica. He pays attention to the finest details and goes above and beyond. He doesn't just sell you a home but helps you make it your dream home. He helped us find our contractor and has an artistic background and offered us great suggestions for improving our home. He stayed on top of our mortgage lenders and was able to help us close escrow in 35 days (and was even gone a week getting married). The day we closed escrow he was going above and beyond trying to help us find a gardener and calling the water and trash company making sure we wouldn't be charge for the previous owners past due notices. He is awesome and not only will we be using him in the future but we will be referring him to anybody that needs a realtor.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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To see Ray Lyon as a top realtor on Yelp is no surprise! All of his clients are his biggest fans and he is truly an inspiration to the industry. His hard work ethic and determination to be the best at what he does is evident. He is passionate about what he does, always thinks in terms of his clients' best interest and is an all-around great guy! I have known and worked with Ray for over ten years and used him for my real-estate transactions. If you're looking for the Best of the Best! Ray Lyon is your guy!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is far and away the best realtor we have met. He is extremely diligent, bright, and takes the initiative. On top of this, he is sincere, thoughtful, and genuinely excited about the business. We switched realtors at the last second for our sale of a West Side condo. Ray met us on short notice the evening we called and even in that short time, was able to provide a power point presentation and a review of nearby comps. He anticipated our questions and concerns and blew us away with his knowledge and savvy. He is totally plugged into the Westside / Santa Monica real estate. He provided spot on recommendations for staging and did multi-media marketing including a beautiful HD video tour of the house. We had an open house on the weekend and another on Tue and by Wed we had multiple offers and sold above asking. He was very pro-active in helping us negotiate and had a great sense of the buyers. We were very happy with the offer we accepted and Ray even helped us get an extra day after escrow to move out. From beginning to end, Ray was aways available and responsive (typically within minutes of a text or email) and was with us the entire way. Above and beyond - at the same time we were purchasing another home in the South Bay and Ray was even advising us on that deal even though he was not the realtor helping us! The whole transaction was smooth, professionally handled, and as anxiety-free as real estate transactions can go. We wholeheartedly recommend Ray without any reservations. He is at the top of his class.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I have worked with Ray going on 2 years now. He is a rare find in the real estate community. He is genuine, helpful, ethical, knowledgable and puts his clients needs first. I would recommend Ray to anyone looking to sell or buy real estate.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I found Ray online after reading all the reviews and he exceeded all my expectations - I would not hesitate in recommending Ray. I looked for a condo for more than a year before making a purchase and Ray was very patient, never pressuring me and always giving his advice. I genuinely felt like he had my best interests in mind. He will work relentlessly on your behalf and always makes himself available. I highly recommend working with Ray.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is a great Realtor! He was very helpful in our search for a home in Santa Monica. Ray is not only friendly, hardworking and motivated but he is also very analytical and knowledgeable about the market we were searching in. Thank you for everything Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Realtor, Consultant, Financial Advisor, Stager, Handyman & Psychologist ;) are just a few of the hats Ray wore during our sale! He is knows the market well & sold our townhouse for one of the highest prices per sqft in the area! He even got it to appraise!! He exceeded all our expectations and I strongly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy on the Westside!!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray and his team are the best! I've already referred him to my friends whoever are house hunting. No second thoughts! With Ray's help, I got my first condo last year and the whole process was going smoothly and remotely! I was on one week business trip the next day after open house, so the whole process until seeing 'Congrats!!! I got our offer accepted!!' was through email. I was jumping up and down in the hotel room lol Ray was like 24/7 standby answering all of my questions and giving helpful suggestion. He also made good referral of inspector, loan officer, and home warranty insurance...etc. I'm glad to have him as my agent! He's the best :D

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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While I haven't actually bought a home through Ray (yet!), I was stunned by how much time he gave me when I cold called him (based on Yelp reviews) and asked for some advice about relocating to Santa Monica. My Yelp tagline is It's all about the customer experience and Ray most definitely didn't disappoint. He spent significant time helping me get to know the current marketplace, asked spot-on questions to understand my needs and preferences, and then sent me listings that were exactly to my specifications. I also very much appreciate his no-pressure style. He knows that timing is everything and respects that I'm in the very early stages of exploring a relo to Santa Monica. Most brokers I've encountered don't want to spend the time of day if they know you're not ready to buy a house NOW. When the time is right, I can assure you that Ray will get my business.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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A friend referred me to Ray as we were moving to Santa Monica, and he was able to quickly get us up to speed on the market and kick off the search. He knew a ton about neighborhoods, schools, various buildings we looked at, etc. Ray was always quick to answer questions, making him a great partner in finding a home. Ray took the time to understand what we were looking for in a home and pointed us in all the right directions. When it came time for putting in offers, we knew exactly what to do and what to expect - giving us confidence as we navigated the interesting housing market on the westside. I definitely recommend working with Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray Lyon was extremely helpful to me and our family. He is courteous, bright, responsive, timely, and punctual. Great personality! Thanks, Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray has to be the best out there. There can't be someone better than Ray. Our hearts were set on a very desirable townhouse in Santa Monica. Ray wrote a great offer, which convinced the seller that we are serious buyers who would close. As a result, the seller did not counter our offer. The seller could have chosen other offers and may have gotten more money, but decided on ours because of Ray's strategy. We had a tight escrow period, and was under a lot of pressure to close on time because the backup offer was a lot higher. Throughout, Ray pushed the mortgage broker to meet the deadlines, using both soft and hard negotiating skills. He also did a lot of work behind the scene too, such as researching for other lenders in case mine fall short; building a relationship with the seller and her office; recommending insurance etc. He has excellent instinct: at first we were offered a very sweet loan deal, with 10% down. He knew that the deal was too good to be true and called around his contacts. His instinct was right; we switched to another one. Before we bid, he did analysis of comparable sales, so that we could come up with an offer is desirable to the seller. He is very responsive to emails and texts. Throughout loan and escrow, he kept us posted with every step of the process. Thanks to him, we didn't lose our minds during this stressful process. He is a good listener and knows our needs. After we closed, he asked us to contact him for anything, from getting parking permit to which door lock to get. On top of his professional knowledge, he is a great guy to hang out with too: cheerful, confident, friendly, and kind. We are very glad that our friends recommended Ray to us. Thank you, Ray! You are the best.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray, Thank you so much for helping me buy my house. I honestly believe I would not be getting ready to move in this week if it were not for your help. You were on point to the dollar about how to structure the offer and that speaks volumes about your knowledge of this market. Your turnaround time on emails & texts were usually within hours if not minutes, and I appreciate your hard work in negotiating all the fine points and being relentless about shaving my costs at every opportunity, while knowing when to advise me to invest in inspections, foundation work, insurance etc. Also, when I wanted walk away while in escrow because of that big disaster that will no longer be mentioned ;) ... you managed to mediate that as well. I thought things were stressful while we were in closing, but in retrospect with your help, it was nothing compared to the stress of a small remodeling job now, and I only wish you were in the remodeling business as well. Other things I must mention, because they were above and beyond anything necessary, but exponentially smoothed the transition for me: - re-wiring the fan in the bedroom - fixing my sprinkler heads. - putting on the key lock Most of all, I believe you when you say you will always be available to help me with any issues in the future, and I hope you know the offer is mutual.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is the best Realtor that my wife and I have ever dealt with. From the moment of first contact he was attentive and enthusiastic. He found us a property that was off market that he had seen a couple of months before. He did this by taking us out on countless showing and getting a real understanding of what we wanted. The listing we ended up buying had a rental contract nearly signed on it. Ray managed to convince the listing agent to let us in to see the property and then agreed an offer for us below asking price! This was incredible to watch and we have now just used Ray for the purchase of our first investment property. Again the service provided by Ray and his team was impeccable.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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My wife and I are young professionals who had spent a couple of years on Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com trying to find our first home to purchase together on the Westside. We had interacted with a number of real estate agents that we were linked to from these realty websites when we exhibited interest in any property. However, we never felt that anyone clicked with us nor did we feel that our best interests were always at top of mind....Then we were introduced to Ray and his wonderful associate Eliza. Immediately, we could see and truly feel the difference of an real estate professional who cared about his clients and was not just out for a commission. He insisted on meeting with us in person early so we could have a new buyer orientation that went through an easy to interpret nuts & bolts on important real estate topics including: the anatomy of an escrow, approximated tax savings, comparison to renting, and closing costs. After learning more about us he got us tapped into the MLS and provided specific highlighted listings for our review that he believed would be of top interest. We did go through an offer on a listing that ultimately turned into a bidding war and Ray was the one who stepped in and told us where to stop in relation to true market value and not getting caught up in the battle. His instincts and knowledge of the market were spot on, as that same property fell out of escrow for a different buyer due to significant discrepancy in the appraisal value. Ultimately, the place we purchased was also on Ray's list of properties that he felt would be a good fit for us. Ray and Eliza were invaluable in getting us viewing time and getting through the offer process. Once in escrow, there were an abundance of items to complete that, although we had a preview during our orientation, had not felt the weight of until experiencing it first-hand. Despite the time involvement, I have to say that the explanations and additional assistance that he provided during the entirety of the escrow period were exceptional and significantly simplified the process for us. Even at the end when all was said and done, our first visit to our new mailbox had a handwritten card from Ray with a very thoughtful message to us. While this was not expected nor came close to all of the time/energy he spent with us throughout the process, the thoughtfulness and professionalism demonstrated with that final touch solidified my opinion of him as a fantastic agent and invididual who we will be sure to seek out again in several years when we choose to upgrade :)

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Just to clarify I almost never write any reviews, but because Ray was such a great agent I felt it necessary to share. 1.) A few days after I called Ray to say that I need an agent to buy an apartment we met up for coffee to discuss. I told him this was my first purchase and also being originally from NY I wanted to know the entire process that is entailed in buying a condo. He spent over two hours with me going over all the details and any questions I had. This already gave me a good feeling that he really cares for each of his clients. 2.) I discussed with Ray exactly the criteria I was looking for and he set me up with an automated email every time a property that fit my criteria was put on the market. I was very picky with my criteria and Ray understood it could take awhile to find my perfect place but he was very patient and understanding. 3.) Ray is probably the top three most responsive people I know. Every time I emailed or called him he would get back to me latest within the hour, but most time within ten minutes. He would also get back to me if I emailed him at night. 4.) During my almost 1 year search I saw more than 30 apartments and I made two offers on other apartments that I was outbid. It was a blessing I didn't get it because the apartment that I live in now is much better than the other two I bid. The irony is that the apartment that I purchased was an off market pocket listing. This means that it was not available to the public and Ray had the connections to get a hold of this listing. If I was with some other random agent I would never have known about this. 5.) All in all Ray is just an extremely professional person, really nice and understanding, and treats you like he's you're good friend. If you're every looking to buy or sell your place I highly recommend him.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is outstanding and we have already recommended him without hesitation to our friends. Things we love about Ray: -Very responsive and punctual -- He always got back to us immediately by phone or email, even when out of business hours or on the weekend, and was always on time, or more frequently, early to our meetings when looking out houses, etc. -Good knack for the business -- With each place we seriously considered, he accurately predicted what the place would go for which was a big help when considering what to offer. Especially in this market where everything is going for above asking, it became reassuring to be able to trust his instinct and avoid that icky did we spend too much feeling. Nope, no icky feelings. -Proactive -- The place we ultimately found, Ray sent us the listing immediately after it came out, visited the place himself before we saw it, told us how much he thought we would like it, and talked to the selling agent and made a good impression on her (as she later remembered both him and us when we went to visit). This is with me scouring the internet on a daily basis -- I had not yet seen this place listed. Soon after, we went to visit and Ray had been spot on about our tastes and now we own the place! He also is proactive in talking to the other agents (eg finding out how much other offers were, etc). And during the escrow process, got us a $2000 credit for minor repairs that will cost much much less. -Not pushy -- We found a place in our budget and never felt pressured to look for more expensive places even though Ray knew we were pre-approved on our loan for more. We were also outbid on two places prior to finding our ultimate home (that we like better anyway... funny how things work out) and decided to let them go because it was more than we wanted to spend, and Ray never once pushed us to go above our comfort level. -Has connections -- not just with other realtors (many of the other listing agents were people Ray had worked with before and was friendly with) but with contractors too. And they all like him. -Treats you like a friend. Initially, at the beginning of the process, despite being first time buyers, I thought do we REALLY need a realtor? I know how to use the internet. YES YOU NEED A REALTOR, AND A GOOD ONE. In 4 months, this very picky budget conscious couple found and bought a place that we are very happy with and our friends told us we made it look so easy. I recommend Ray, he is great. I would not write such a super long review if I did not like him so much :)

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I recently had a transaction with Ray, and it was a smooth and pleasant experience. He was extremely responsive, and organized, and I left very impressed by the entire experience. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a seasoned and organized real estate professional.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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We bought our first house in Mar Vista with the help of Ray last year. Ray is a very professional, passionate and exceptional agent. We moved to Los Angeles last year and didn't know any agents. We found several agents on yelp and talked with them. During our first meeting, Ray spent 3 hours with us on a weekday night. He gave us a detailed analysis on the market, knowledges about all the little pockets in west LA. He is very knowledgable and knows the area pretty well. He was also trying to get to know us, what we need and told us the pros and cons of being homeowners. He is also very patient with us as first-time home buyers. We have lots of questions along the way and Ray is always be able to reply our emails within hours. He also thinks from our best interest, sometimes suggesting us our bid was a little bit too high. After three months of hunting, we finally found one house that we like a lot. Ray never gave us any pressure in the process. Ray is also very connected in the real agent world. Sometimes a little bit inside info can help a lot in this competitive market. I recommend Ray as your agent if you are interested in buying or selling a house.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is the man! I have brought and sold several properties and have worked with several realtors in the past. I finally found my go-to Realtor! Ray was a pleasure to work with and he went above and beyond the scope of a Realtor. He was always easy to get a hold of. He knows about all the on and off market deals and has a great relationships within the realtor community. All this worked to my advantage and he helped me get a great deal on an off market investment property. I have several properties in my portfolio and I plan to use Ray manage all of my real estate needs. He also has some great contact from contractors, real estate attorneys, lender, property managers etc. He is a one stop shop and goes the extra mile to make sure his clients' are happy.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray came highly recommended and my wife and I were so pleased that we had the opportunity to work with him and his team (his partner Eliza was also quite wonderful). We're a young professional couple, who's been looking for a condo on the LA westwide for a little while. Ray was instrumental to our eventual success in finding the ideal home for us. He was particularly transparent, sharing inside knowledge with us. He would also go out of his way to ensure that our offer would stand out from the others. As a relevant piece of information, staff from the listing agent of the place we eventually bought was also impressed by his dedication and professionalism. In a competitive housing market condition in Los Angeles, it was comforting to us to know that our agent was working as diligently (or perhaps even more so) with us to help close the deal. Ray was very responsive - most emails (even on weekends or in the evening) were answered within a few minutes to a couple hours. In all, we would recommend him 100% with no reservations.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray did an absolutely fantastic job with the sale of my West LA condo. His enthusiasm, energy and sales savvy sold me, and his added commitment and follow-through of the project ultimately got my condo on the market and sold with multiple offers in a week. Ray is a hands-on kind of guy and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty (metaphorically and literally). He'll walk you through each step of the process and give guidance and advice along the way to ensure you are making sound decisions. Ray walks the walk, which is a rare quality in any profession, nowadays. I can't speak highly enough for Ray and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Santa Monica/West LA area!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is an incredibly dedicated, responsive and professional agent. He exceeded all of my expectations. I first contacted Ray in late November of 2015 when I discovered that a townhouse in Culver City was for sale in a community we really liked. It seemed like a real long shot to me, because I thought I would need to sell my current condo in West LA first in order to have the down payment necessary for the new townhouse. Luckily for me, Ray is incredibly resourceful and a true problem solver. He immediately put me in contact with a mortgage broker that was willing to work with me. Just 72 hours after seeing the townhouse my bid was accepted. Then Ray helped me put my West LA condo up for sale. I was under a really tight time frame as I had only about 45 days to market my condo and close escrow so that I could return funds to my IRA. Again, Ray went above and beyond. Not only did Ray get multiple above asking offers, but we closed escrow early! He took charge of the entire process, speaking with the buyer's lenders regularly, meeting with the appraiser and getting the HOA to respond in a timely manner. And there's no rattling Ray either. When the HOA manager walked into my unit during an open house and informed him that the unit was in violation of the CCRs because the dining area wasn't carpeted, Ray immediately had a solution that allowed me to meet the HOA's demands and still close on time. If only I could text Ray for all of life's challenges and not just the real estate related ones.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Like many of the other reviews, we found Ray on Yelp. We live in San Francisco and needed to sell our condo in Westwood (next to UCLA). From the very first phone call, Ray came across as a knowledgeable, non-BS guy who quickly responded to any question and promptly did what he said he was going to do. He took care of EVERYTHING. We never met Ray in person, nor did we come down to LA during this entire process. He communicated with our tenants (whose lease was ending), staged the house, arranged (and paid for) the photographer, arranged (and AGAIN PAID FOR out of his pocket) a gardener to plant flowers outside the building to improve curb appeal, and even fixed a stuck sink garbage disposal. In the end: Listed for less than 2 weeks, ALL CASH OFFER FOR OVER ASKING PRICE with an escrow closing perfectly on the day after our tenants moved out. We recommend him and will definitely use him to sell our other condo in the area... Maybe we'll even meet him one day!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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The market right now is tough. Low inventory, and investors swooping up all the well priced properties with cash offers before first time buyers could even be considered. We were first time buyers, banking on an FHA loan, with very few properties to choose from. Ray was exactly what we needed in a real estate agent. He was lightning quick with communication, and more importantly he was highly effective in working with the listing agent to consider our offer. We also appreciated how considerate he was of how we wanted the process to go, being as hands off or on as we needed. Ours was a short sale with a couple of difficult banks, they gave us a whooping 15 days to close the deal. Ray not only eased the listing agent's concern about us as qualified first time buyers, but kept our lender, escrow, and the listing agent all in line, and we closed the deal on time. We were definitely not his largest commission, nor his only clients, but he certainly made us feel that way. We couldn't have been any happier with our home and Ray's service.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is not only a great real estate agent, but he's also a good person, too. He helped my fiancé and I find our first house in Santa Monica after getting transferred from New York City for work. We literally knew nothing about the area and put all of our trust in Ray to help us find the right place. He was fantastic - responsive, knowledgable, funny and with a real sense of integrity. Finding a place to buy and moving is always stressful, but Ray made the transition the best it could have possibly been. Definitely recommend!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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My husband and I met Ray at an open house when we first started looking into buying. It was our first home so both of us are new to the entire process. Ray was super helpful and patient in explaining the buying process from beginning to end and I'm sure repeated the info a bunch of times for us throughout our house hunting/buying process. He is very knowledgeable with the housing market and current market conditions. We also loved that he was very honest in giving us inputs/adivce that was to our best interest. It took us almost 6 months to find our perfect place and that's after us changing our minds quite a bit on the location of where we wanted to buy. Ray was very understanding and supported us all the way. What we also loved about working with Ray is that regardless of what time of the day we called, he was always available to talk. Especially after we found our 'perfect' place, I don't know how many times a day/night we called him to ask all sorts of questions. With Ray's help, we have definitely found what we consider our dream home!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray Lyon is an incredible listing agent! Like most people these days I went online to search for a realtor. I was immediately impressed with all of Ray's great reviews. Not only on yelp but on other sites as well. I was tired of getting bombarded with flyers and all the realtors knocking at my door. I wanted someone who I could trust and could be thorough throughout the process. We instantly got along. He loves what he does and he is very passionate. He went out of his way to explain things in great detail and he showed me what separates him from all other realtors. I decided I'd list with him on the spot. His stager came by the next day and started prepping the house. I had some small items that needed repair and Ray assisted with this as well. The property was ready to go quickly. The process went much quicker than I imagined and Ray delivered multiple offers the first week. Ray guided me through the entire escrow process and went above and beyond his realtor duties. I highly recommend his services if you looking to sell a property!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray was very helpful and gave me some great advise! He took time out of his day to talk with me and explain things. He was also the only realtor I called this morning who answered the phone! I will be passing his name out to friends, family and clients! Thanks for your time Ray!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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I actually found Ray here on Yelp. I was pressed for time and had to sell my Santa Monica condo in less than a month. The entire process was so overwhelming and I had very little time to focus on anything. I left everything in Ray's hands. Not only did he sell my condo in a record time of 2 weeks, but he got me more than I expected. He made the whole transition very smooth and easy on me. He helped me organize my move to NYC and even put me in touch with an NYC agent, who helped lease me my new place. Ray went above the scope of a Realtor and made a very difficult transition as easy as possible! Great people are hard to find these days. I have recommended Ray to all my friends and got nothing but great feedback. It was truly a pleasure to work with him. If I return to LA, he will be the first person I call to purchase another property.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray was great, I have bought multiple properties before, and have never dealt with as complicated or as shady a seller as in this deal. Through the whole process Ray and his team were great and helped make it happen. I can't recommend him enough if you are looking for a realtor that will put in all the work needed.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is amazing at what he does. After several failed attempts at purchasing a condo in the Los Angeles county/Culver City area with agents that knew nothing, my fiancé and I were almost ready to give up. We both live at home and we needed to find a place and get it ready before we married this October. We found Ray through a referral from one of the listing agents on a short sale we were interested in. Ray went above and beyond the call of duty and found us an amazing place that was EXACTLY what we were looking for. Unlike all of the other agents we had previously worked with, Ray actually knew what would get us the place of our dreams. This guy knows the business and acts quickly. Due to the urgency of the situation Ray wanted us to check out the place as soon as possible. He was showing some other houses the day that my fiancé and I were available so he gave us the information we needed to see the place on our own. We didn't say exactly when we would be able to stop by but funny enough when we decided to go check it out Ray was there checking it out himself! He was between clients and there were no pictures of the place posted so he took the initiative to make sure the place was even worth my fiancé and I taking the time to go see it. Needless to say Ray did everything in his power to close escrow in 10 days! We love our new home and we love Ray! Thanks for everything Ray. Hope to work with you when we're looking for our single family.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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WISH I COULD GIVE 6 STARS...I am lucky to have found Ray! I interviewed a few agents to list my Mar Vista property and Ray & I seemed to see eye to eye instantly. He was approachable, genuine, down to earth and very business savvy. He walked us thought the process and as gave us some great financial information. He has a great network of connections and he is very hands on. He walked me through my property and helped me stage it using what I had, recommending a few inexpensive items to buy, which saved me thousands of dollars in staging...it looked so great, like something you would see in a magazine! Within 7 days of being on the market we had 6 offers and Ray further negotiated these and got us $75,000 over asking. He also negotiated us a 30 days lease back, so we were not forced to leave right away which eased our transition. I could not have done this without Ray's help, he was a pleasure to work with and even made this typically frustrating process somewhat enjoyable! Today I look at Ray as not only a great realtor, but a mentor and a friend. He was always available for us and I cannot say enough good things about Ray Lyon! Thanks Again!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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My last 2 realtor encounters had left a skeptical taste in my mouth. Ray was a fresh breath strip that made everything shiny and new. He came in armed with every possible strategy to sell our house, helped us stage it while we lived in it, and even helped me make a minor repair when something went wrong! He was encouraging, positive, upbeat, friendly, informative and handy! He sold my Santa Monica condo in 3 days with 16 offers and $81,000 over asking. To say Ray knows the business, people, marketing and strategy would be like saying a car is just a car. Ray is not just a car, he's the fancy one with the cherry red paint, the bells and whistles, and the smile that is glued to your face! He's straight up awesome!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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LISTED PROPERTY - MUTIPLES OFFFERS - SOLD (OVER ASKING!) - ALL IN 1 MONTH! Need I say more... Ray was incredible to work with and watch in action. He lives up to all his great reviews. He has a great staff and he took a stressful process and made it into a positive experience for us. If you need to SELL a property call Ray now!!! Thanks again Ray!!

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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My wife and I were on the hunt for a home for almost a year. We were got the runaround from Realtors and could not catch a break. We finally heard about Ray from a friend and this was a referral that could of saved us a year. Ray helped us become a homeowner. He is friendly, professional and most importantly HELPFUL. Highly recommend especially for first time home owners.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray is Honest and Trustworthy, which can at times be hard to find in this industry. He has never let me down and has always come through for me, even when I got stubborn on my numbers. He's a great negotiator, and I recommend him.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray delivers impeccable service, accompanied with great knowledge and lots of patience. He's been really helpful through this process, which is the biggest purchase of my life and his guidance is so much appreciated. Highly recommended.

4/25/16Raymond A. Lyon

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Ray navigates the crazy process that is buying a house in LA like a straight up pro. I have no doubt his strategy helped us get an offer accepted at a significant discount, and when things got tough during escrow, he went above and beyond to ensure the deal went through. If you are looking for a closer who will shoot straight and give great advice every step of the way, look no further.

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