Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
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James O. Miller - Seller
"Will definately refer when given the opportunity." ~ James O. Miller
Wendy Mironas - Seller
"Stan and Renee were always available to answer questions and support us. THis is the second transaction they have helped us with. We purchased a home in December 2011. In both situations, as buyer and as seller they were great!" ~ Wendy Mironas
Steve Foy - Buyer
"Renee does a great job. She works without stopping, until the client is very happy!" ~ Steve Foy
Carlos and Helen Navarro - 1st Time Home Buyer
"We are very happy with Stan and Renee Rector for going above and beyond the call of duty. They were great!" ~ Carlos and Helen Navarro
Marilyn Hubert - Buyer
"Thank you for all of your hard work and your positive, can do attitude. You kept my spirits high!" ~ Marilyn Hubert
Steve & Jessica Hayes - 1st Time Home Buyer
"I wanted to thank you both so much for everything you have done for Steve and I. You absolutely went above and beyond in every way possible. You ended up getting us in our number one choice of house even though it did not seem the easiest to obtain. I do not think this would be possible without you being as quick and diligent as you are. Thank you for making this process so easy for us. You will be in our thoughts everyday we are enjoying our new home. You both have been so kind and honest that I cannot express how grateful we both are. We look forward to working with you again in the future; As well as spreading the news to everyone we know about our great experience. Thank you!!!" ~ Jessica
"The best experience ever! Stan and Renee kept me up to date all of the way. They were determined to get the house I wanted even if that meant a few hurdles. They are professional, kind, honest, and diligent. They were able to save me a lot of money in fees and miscellaneous expenses due to their extensive knowledge of the home purchasing process." ~ Steve
Jayme & Andy Brooks - Home Buyer
"Renee was awesome!!! We closed on a short sale and both the seller and the seller's agent were extremely unprofessional and difficult to deal with but Renee always did what was in our best interest and maintained her professionalism and got us our house. We highly recommend her to anyone!!" ~ Jayme
Brett & Cheryl Wilson - Home Buyer
"We had made a series of offers over the last three years, and had worked with a number of different realtors, without success. In general, we did not have a good experience. We felt Stan and Renee not only demonstrated their knowledge of the market, but worked hard to enable us to purchase a difficult bank owned property. Stan was positive, and enthusiastic about representing us. Both Stan and Renee LISTENED to what our concerns were and responded appropriately." ~ Brett & Cheryl
Kishore Chidipudi - 1st Time Home Buyer
"All the credit goes to Stan & Renee for being so patient and helping in buying our Sweet HOME. My Story started with web, I don't know how to proceed and how this works in US Market, got couple of web sites information from Friends and Family and started searching for properties and I came across house that we liked on search and it was showing contact
Stan & Renee to get showing appointment, so we called and started our journey with him and came to know more about home buying market and what are all sale types and got clarified with many open questions we had and I was impressed the way he clarified and started working with him continuously, and referred to my friend as well he bought house within 6 months of his journey with Stan, but for me it took close to 2 years.
He never forced me or he never doubted that we will buy house or not in our Year plus journey for home buying. Stan, Very Cool about him is that we are particular about directions of the House/Stove in Kitchen/Master Bed Room, when we send couple of lists what we like from his morning MLS Email, he always visiting every property before he schedule showing and confirming to me whether that works for us or not, He was very much my advocate in the buying process and always had me and my family's best interest at heart.
I really can't say enough good things about him. Renee is always on top of everything, I never had trouble if Stan was on short vacation she helped me with information updates and showing, answered all my questions before me even having to ask....wow. I will be recommending EVERYONE to go with Stan & Renee, no need to look at anyone else...this is the agent you need to go with for a wonderful home buying/selling experience in and around LA and Ventura county. Time we worked with Stan was close to Two years." ~ Kishore
The Nielsen Family - Home Buyer
"We have only positive feedback for you Stan and Renee, you both did a absolutely fantastic job getting us where we are today!!!
You ware always there for us 24/7 and always ready to answer our question and to give advice and lead us in the right direction without being pushed!!!
We loved your honesty and felt very safe in your hands every step on the way!!! You had everything under control and we never felt left out or un informed!!!
Thank you, you mad it easy!!! But we could not have done this without you!!!" ~ The Nielsen Family
Sergey & Yelena Pinchuk - 1st Time Home Buyer
"During the 8 years that we have been looking for a property we've worked with more than 10 different real estate agents, the quality of our experiences ranged from satisfactory to beyond bad. Eventually we gave up on using an agent to help us find a house and decided that we would just look for a property ourselves and if we liked the property we would use the selling agent to represent us. We used many different websites to aid us in our search and then we eventually checked out a property listed on the Internet that Renee happened to be showing.
As our experiences with real estate agents left more to be desired, when we met Renee for the first time we had no expectations. We just wanted to see the property that she was showing and that was supposed to be it. But from our very first meeting we were completely shocked with how knowledgeable Renee is and how responsive she was to any questions or concerns that we had, needless to say Renee went way beyond any of our expectations.
After coming home and discussing the matter, we decided to give Renee a shot as our real estate agent. Renee's professionalism, patience and her talent to explain complicated issues in a simple and effective manner made our business relationship very pleasant and easy going. Renee's experience and professionalism allowed her to help us navigate multiple issues during our purchase process (the seller's agent was her daughter and unfortunately they transferred some of their personal issues into the purchase process).
Thanks to Renee we not only found and bought our dream house, but we managed to get it at a fair price as well!
We would also like to mention that Renee referred us to a very helpful lender who helped us navigate the entire loan process. I think it speaks volumes of her professionalism when she can refer us to a quality professional like our lender.
Once again we want to express our gratitude to your company and Renee! We are very happy that we met Renee and are more than pleased with the results. You should be proud of having Renee as a part of your team since she is a very valuable asset of your company simply because she stays true to her motto:
"Helping you get from where you are ...to where you want to be!"
We can testify to that because after 8 years of looking for a house we were finally able to find one with Renee's help! Now our sons are using Renee's services as well and we have no doubt that they will find their house with Renee as their agent!" ~ Sergey and Yelena Pinchuk and our entire family.
Kevin & Ryanne Boerem - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Renee was AMAZING at supporting us through our first home-buying experience. We could not have asked for a better agent. She was there with information, support, and suggestions at every step of the process before we even asked. Renee made herself available anytime we needed to access the house and spent many hours keeping us company while various technicians came and went. She makes the agent-buyer relationship a personal one, which greatly reduces the stress and anxiety that can come with buying a home. It felt like we had not only an extremely knowledgeable agent, but also a friend helping us through the process. Renee was in constant communication, even if was just to tell us she didn't have any news, and we were never left hanging without calls or updates as we waited for seller responses.
Only a few weeks into the process we nicknamed Renee "The Fighter" because she fought for what we wanted every step of the way. We will be highly recommending Renee and Stan to anyone we know who is buying a home!" ~ Ryanne
Adrian & Deanna Smith - Investor
"Stan and Renee assisted us with the purchase of an investment property. We saw a fantastic property listed as a short sale that was coming up for trustee sale the next day and pointed it out to Renee, believing that we were too late to act on it. With Renee's encouragement, we got an application in to the sellers and accepted by them the same night with less than 10 h to the scheduled trustee sale.
The perseverance of Renee caused the trustee to halt the trustee sale literally 1 h before it was due to take place for them to consider our offer, and postponed the trustee sale by 6 weeks. The short sale was approved 2 weeks later, and Renee's support over the next 4 weeks was outstanding as we battled an immovable trustee while trying to get escrow to close over a the holiday period.
We finally closed with the trustee sale still scheduled for the following day. The short sale process, with the constant threat of a looming foreclosure halting the sale before completion, is not for the faint-of-heart, but Renee was up to the job and I have no hesitation in recommending her. We will be using her again if and when we buy another property.
Did I mention that the property we bought was an absolute steal? A good $50,000 below fair market value and, after a little bit of work, we have prospective tenants fighting each other to move in. Soon to be cash-flow-positive, this property will be a great long term investment.
On a personal note, Stan and Renee are great people. Unlike many agents we have come across, they value relationships and that continues after the job is done and they have been paid. They have even helped us in our advertising of the rental to their network without charge." ~ Adrian
Joseph Graham - Home Buyer
"When I made the decision to buy another house I was faced with the task of finding a Real Estate Agent that I felt comfortable with and that I could trust. As it happened, I had mentioned my plan to relocate to a relative of mine. She told me about some friends of hers in the real estate profession, Stan and Renee Rector. She said that Stan had recently helped her and her husband with the purchase of a new home.
Shortly after that, I spoke with Mr. Rector on the telephone and I told him what I was looking for. He put together some listings that met my specifications and we set up some dates and times to go and take a look at them. As we were driving around from location to location I had a number of questions for Stan, and this in between time gave me the opportunity to talk to him at length.
It had been over two decades since my last experience with a real estate agent. I remembered that experience as being very mechanical and dry. Stan gave me a good overview of some of the changes that had taken place in the housing industry in recent years and answered all of my questions in detail. He also provided me with some information about his background in construction, which game some credibility to what he was telling me.
I found Stan's demeanor to be very pleasant and down to earth. I appreciated his candor and this exchange of information was something that I didn't get during my previous house buying experience twenty years earlier.
The houses that were shown to me were in line with the specifications that I had given to him and he was able to answer additional questions for me drawing upon his previous experience in construction. Stan also provided me with an internet link to preview the homes before taking the time to physically view them. That saved a lot of time by making it possible to bypass those homes that held no visual appeal for me.
Once I decided on the house that I wanted, the whole process became seamless. Stan stayed on top of everything and demonstrated an effective use of time and resources. He also kept me informed by providing me with frequent updates during the negotiation and buying process.
Overall, I found the entire experience to be very easy with a minimum of stress. Stan and his wife Renee demonstrated a level of professionalism and ethics not often seen these days. Based on my experience with Stan and Renee, I would have no problem pointing others in their direction. ~ J.G.
Robert & Vicki Briggs - Home Seller
"We first learned about Stan and Renee through our younger and trusted neighbors. They both worked in the real estate business but not as agents. They recommended the Rectors based on how honest and hard working they were.
After having interviewed other agents it wasn't difficult to choose as Stan's demeanor and knowledge of the Internet for marketing ease. I think we were quite vocal in our wishes and needs. Stan was very fair about what must be done to the house and if we didn't "get it", he let us see for ourselves which was a smart tactic for us.
As far as a learning experience goes his knowledge of the business was so helpful, that yes, we learned quite a bit. Far different than what I expected as I had heard many stories about agents that didn't return calls, kept knowledge to themselves when it should have been shared with the sellers, and other horror stories.
Would another agent kept a constant look out for our unoccupied house, water the potted plants that we were unable to take with, and let us know how things were progressing on a consistent basis? I don't know that answer but we were truly impressed.
The most helpful aspect was their knowledge of good, decently priced contacts that were needed at different times. That comes from hard work and experience. Everyone who did anything in the house was completely qualified and did a wonderful job.
We were very very happy with the quality of the Rector's work and their work ethics. I certainly would recommend them to any of our good friends in Southern California. Bless them and all the best to two very deserving people." ~ Vicki Briggs
Gary and Brigitte Campbell - Home Seller
"Dearest Stan and Renee,
Well, once again you guys have gone above and beyond the call of duty for Gary and I.
This time, unfortunately, we had to short sell our Simi Valley house after moving to Oxnard. As you well know, the move was necessary and came just in time. With your assistance, we were able to rent out the Simi house for a little over a year, but things didn’t work out, necessitating the sale.
Anyone that has ever sold a house knows that it isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do, so multiply that a million times and there’s your short sale. But with you guys helping us, we knew we didn’t have to worry.
Actually, it was really kind of painless on our end. Like the proverbial duck on the water – Gary and I were calm on the top side while you guys were paddling furiously underwater.
So, we were off and running with the clock ticking with the bank. So many challenges with those loan people, but with your referral, we were assisted by a third-party negotiator so we didn’t have to deal with the banks anymore. Renee, we appreciated your indulgence and understanding when we were trying to figure out what to list the house for, and of course you were right.
The hardest part of the whole experience was waiting for the banks to make their decision, but you were all over it, working with the negotiator and the banks to get their approval of the deal. They were very tough to deal with, but Renee, you called, faxed and e-mailed until the job was done without a moment to spare.
We’ve heard horror stories of short sales taking up to a year or more to close – IF they close. Ours took just about 3 months, and we would have to attribute that completely to the two of you.
This is the second home we’ve sold with Rector and Associates, and if (I hope we don’t) we sell our current home, of COURSE we will be calling you. As far as we’re concerned, there is no one out there that can match the efficiency, friendliness, compassion, intelligence or integrity of Stan and Renee Rector." ~ Gary and Brigitte
Mike & Nadia Riley - Home Seller & Home Buyer
"Three years ago my wife Nadia and I were wondering if it was possible if we could sell our new Mobil Home and buy a condominium which we thought might hold its value and be something we could leave our children. We were very inexperienced at how to go about doing this so we picked a Realtor out of the yellow pages. We did this three times with no luck and with very little effort from the Realtors we picked.
We really did not know where to turn for help in selling our home until I found "Stan & Renee Rector's" Realty Web site. We were still under contract with a local realtor and waited until the contract ended. In the mean time I was getting information from "Stan and Renee" about local property for sale. After two month of emails and receiving information we decided to sign a contract with "Stan and Renee" and what a difference from what we had seen from the other Realtors. Right away we could tell they were very aggressive in there selling techniques and things started happening very quickly.
Within three months they had found a buyer. Nadia and I both know from firsthand experience that we would still be in the Mobil home waiting to sell if it were not for the professional and highly energy driven work that "Stan and Renee Rector" put into selling our home and finding our new home for us to enjoy and the best part of all is they are just good people.
Thank You Stan and Renee for a job well done." ~ Nadia and Mike
Jason & Natalie Cannon - Home Buyer
"Renee and Stan have been a pleasure to work with. They walked us through every step and really listen to what was important to us. They gave us good advise and would take the time to explain the reasons why we should or shouldn't do something. We would definitely use them in the future." ~ Natalie
Lifu Zhao & Qiulan Ma - Home Buyer
"Stan and Renee are the best partner we've ever met. They are absolutely outstanding real estate agents with extensive estate experience. They are always available whenever we want to look at the properties or ask questions. They know very well what we are looking for and help us to find our idea home with lower price. Notably, they also guided us everything in detail through the escrow. We are lucky to meet them and greatly appreciate their help from the bottom of our heart. Good luck for your business!" ~ Qiulan
Bill White - Home Seller
"Stan and Renee, We just wanted to say Thank You for all of the hard work you have provided to us. Your efforts were greatly appreciated, and we are sorry that it did not come together. We are confident that our "home" paths will cross again! Thank you!" ~ Bill, Barbara & Nikki
Steve Foy - Home Buyer
"Thank you so much for the time and work you put into finding a home for Jared/Holly and Nick/Christie. I am well aware of the hours you spent in previewing and analyzing prices and neighborhoods and showing the properties. Your level and attention to detail was great and provided me the confidence that each family was getting what they needed and could afford, and I am not the easiest person to please. Though there were a couple of times, I tried to jump out my 19th floor office window, you talked me off the ledge and here we are!
You have now moved into my number one Realtor spot and I hope to help you as you have helped us. Be good, give my best to Stan and stay in touch. God Bless!" ~ Steve
Nick & Christie Foy - 1st Time Home Buyer
"We can't thank you enough for all your hard work and professional expertise through out the process. Knowing you were always on top of all the details made it much less stressful, and we never worried about whether our best interests were at stake. We both really appreciated that you cared as much as we did throughout, and we look forward to having the chance to recommend you and Stan to others in the future!" ~ Nick & Christie
Casey & Emily Bauer - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Dear prospective home buyer: My brother in law met Stan & gave us his card when we mentioned we were looking for a Realtor. Stan and Renee were both very knowledgeable in every aspect of the home buying process, walked us through everything, since we were pretty much clueless, LOL! We felt they really cared about helping us and making sure we understood the entire process. We felt they definitely went above and beyond… listening to our needs and responded to them accordingly.
The home buying process was a definitely a learning experience but easier than we expected! We both felt at ease, like we were dealing with friends, and not pushy sales people.
They helped us accomplish your overall goal. Stan went out of his way to help us find a place and made sure we were finding the right kind of home for us. When Stan and Renee asked us, “What did we do for you that maybe another agent would not have?” Our answer is Lots! To name a few… again making sure we understood everything about the home buying process, caring that we were actually going to be in a home that met our family’s needs, that was in good shape, and that we could afford, coming to us with the paper work and documents and following up on everything!
On a scale of 1-10, I give them an eleven on the quality of their representation. They didn’t just try to push us into any home to make a sale, they actually care about their clients. I would recommend Stan and Renee to anyone considering buying a home." ~ Emily
Ed & Sandra Flora - Home Buyer
"Thank you for all that you've done on a professional and personal level to get us into our home. Having you part of our home buying process gave us comfort in knowing everything was take care of. Your names are out of our mouth as soon as some says they are looking for a home. We thank you for your support and friendship and we will stay in contact. You have made friends for life!" ~ Sandra & Ed
Jeff Halbleib & Megan Slota - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Dear Potential Home Buyer: We heard about Renee Rector through some friends of ours. It was their first home purchase too, and we knew they had a lot of the same concerns we did. Like a lot of people, we had heard some alarming stories about real estate in general. We knew this would be the biggest purchase of our lives, so we wanted to carefully make the best decisions for us and our future. We had never heard of the Rectors, but our friends insisted that their experience was amazing. To us, a personal referral from people like us was worth more than anything the Internet or a bus stop bench could tell us. So we called Renee.
Renee is really energetic and easy to get along with. She explained the process really well and has been wonderful at listening to our concerns. She was very honest and understanding right away. She referred us to Stan, her business partner and husband, because he specializes in the neighborhoods we were interested in. To us, admitting that Stan is stronger in this area showed integrity. We knew we could trust them with this huge step in our lives. Stan has an easygoing demeanor that was really soothing during the whole process. He is patient, honest, and perceptive. His experience is invaluable and he is great at explaining the nuts and bolts of home ownership. Stan and Renee worked tirelessly together for us behind the scenes, trying to make our seemingly impossible dream a reality.
Once we found our future home, Stan and Renee kicked into overdrive. There were so many confusing documents and deadlines! They both went out of their way to make sure we understood what was going on at all times, what we were signing, why we were signing, what the next step was, and what else needs to be done. Whenever we had a concern about price, they listened and advocated for us. Although he has a relaxed demeanor, Stan is a fighter behind the scenes! We got such an amazing deal that we could hardly believe it! We even closed a day early when we told them family was flying out to help us move.
Stan and Renee make sure to add a personal touch throughout the entire process. We could tell this is not just a business to them. This is their livelihood, reputation, and their lives. It matters to them on a personal level that this is an enjoyable, educational experience for us. The entire time, they were ready at a moment’s notice to address any conceivable concern. When we move again, we look forward to calling up Stan and Renee because we know they went the extra mile for us and our friends. We trust that Stan and Renee will provide this elevated level of service to you as well." ~ Jeff & Megan
Gary & Brigitte Campbell – Home Buyer
"For the second time in less than 5 years, we have to thank Stan and Renee Rector for everything they have done for us.
The first time we met Stan, we wanted to sell our townhouse and move into something a little bigger. It took some time and a lot of work on his part, but we found the perfect home for us. Not only that, but we developed a wonderful friendship with both Stan and Renee that we cherish.
However, we had a goal – we wanted to move to West Ventura County within a few years, so we had to keep that in mind. Last year, we wanted to move, but the downturn in the economy made it nearly impossible – or so we thought.
We received an unexpected gift that would assist us in the purchase of a new home, and we called Stan to talk about our options. We were looking to buy a home in Camarillo, and Stan set us up with his website so we could browse the homes that were available. After a couple of months, we still had not found anything acceptable that was within our budget, so we again called Stan to expand our search area.
I am from Oxnard, and was looking to move closer to my parents. My dad was 86 years old and in failing health, and my mom is 82 and cannot walk without assistance. They needed me to be close so I could make sure that their needs were being met.
My husband was hesitant to move to Oxnard, but knew that it would make me happier to be near my family, so he made the sacrifice. Stan expanded our search area and we began looking in both Camarillo and Oxnard.
We thought we found the home we were looking for just a short while later, but it was a “short sale.” Stan let us know that this type of purchase was not easy, and would probably take some time, but we went ahead with an offer.
While we were waiting for the banks to make a decision, I lost my dad. It was now imperative that we get to Oxnard somehow, someway, and as soon as possible. We looked at other areas of Oxnard that would meet our (impossibly high) standards, and found a home that I just had to see.
And although Stan and Renee were leaving in just a couple of days to get married and honeymoon in Hawaii, Stan said he would meet me at the house the next afternoon.
When I got there, Stan was already in the house. He came out to greet me with a HUGE smile on his face and said, “I think we found your house…” I walked through the house and realized that he was right. I had tingles (warm and fuzzies, Stan calls them) because it was perfect! It had everything we were looking for – hardwood and tile floors, parking for our RV, a huge backyard, a bonus room for our family get-togethers, and a great kitchen. Not to mention the fact that the price was really right!
We immediately made an offer. So did a bunch of other people. And Stan and Renee were leaving town. It didn’t look very good for us.
While Stan was gone, my husband and I discussed other options, and I continued to look at other houses. Not very many met our criteria, and most of the ones that did were foreclosures that were beat up and would require a lot of additional money, time and work to make them livable. We found one that met almost all of our requirements – it was a two-story, we wanted a single story – and we had decided that, since we would probably not get the first one, we would go look at it when Stan and Renee got back into town. As I was signing off of the computer after showing my husband the pictures of the house on Stan’s website, the doorbell rang. All I could see through the beveled glass of my front door was a person and a lot of color, and when I opened the door I saw Stan. He was holding a bunch of balloons, a bottle of wine and some paperwork and he was wearing a gigantic smile. I looked at him and said, “Shut up!! We got the house?” He replied, “We got the house!” That’s when the tears started falling.
We did not know until that night that Stan spent a majority of his time (that he should have been honeymooning with his beautiful bride) on the phone talking to and texting the realtor that was representing the seller. He made sure that she knew that we were the ones that should have this house, and he MADE it happen. It’s been a few months, and I am still in awe of Stan and how he got us this house.
Oh, but it doesn’t end there. We still had to go through escrow, inspections and appraisals. Stan was there with us for every single one, and made sure that we knew where we were at all times. The escrow company was difficult to work with, but Stan was on top of everything, making sure that nothing got too out of hand.
Finally, we closed escrow. Stan was out of town, but Renee called to let us know that we were the (very) proud owners of a new home. I don’t want to spoil the little surprises they blessed us with during and even after our home buying experience but take my word, compared to other realtors that we have known and tried to work with (before we met Stan), Stan reigns supreme! We have all heard the horror stories, and have this idea in our heads that realtors are just like car salesmen. Not Stan and Renee.
They really care about the people that they work with. They get to know you and what you need and like, then they make it happen for you. They even have a network of people that they can refer you to if you need help in other areas like getting a home loan, termite inspections, appraisals, electrical work, anything!!
I’ve been telling everyone I know that even hints at THINKING about buying or selling a home to call Stan and Renee Rector. No other realtor can compare, and no other realtor will take better care of you through the entire home process and afterwards than Rector and Associates." ~ Brigitte
Ed & Sandra Flora - Seller
"When we first made the decision to sell our home in Simi, the decision was an easy one. After all we were building our dream home.
As you know we originally planned to sell two properties, one in Simi and a rental in LA. Well, the building process dragged out quite further than anticipated and as we were looking for agents to list our home we did not just want to pick someone out of a phone book.
Low and behold, an acquaintance had your card on her desk and I inquired as to her opinion. She was genuinely thrilled to offer her recommendation of you and your services. When we called and first met you we were blown away by your Real Estate knowledge and insight, especially in this turbulent and difficult economic climate.
You did not offer an overbearing attitude as many Real Estate professionals do, but rather a calm and assuring demeanor which made us comfortable throughout the process. Your marketing abilities were beyond any we could have anticipated and resulted in an ongoing traffic count which assured us that when we offered the right price for ther market, buyers would respond.
Of course we were greedy and listed higher than you suggested, but you guided us through the process rather than demanding change. As we began to see the realities of the marketplace it became clear that there were strategic price points that in fact could entice offers.
Once we grasped this and lowered our price we received 4 offers in a 2 day period. Your direction on how to handle those multiple offers was equally impressive, netting an even higher sales price. We settled on a great buyer with solid qualifications and completed our sale within 30 days.
It is clear we could not have gotten this accomplished without you, in fact our other property in LA never sold and we pulled it off the market. The agent handling that property was unknown to us and on a scale of 1-10 was a 3 at best. You on the other hand have raised the bar immeasurably making it likely impossible for anyone else to satisfy us the way you did. Rest assured you will be handling all of our Real Estate needs going forward! You are the Best!
You took us from where we were to where wanted to be!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" ~ Ed & Sandra
Tina Avalon (Name changed) - Home Seller
"Renee helped me sell a house at a tough market time. She was very determined, always available, creative in finding new marketing avenues, very professional, always in communication with me, and took care of every aspect of the sale. She really had to put a lot of hard work into selling my home, and I was very happy with the way she handled everything. I think she is a great agent." ~ Tina
Lee & Allison Hileman - Home Seller
"Stan's diligence in selling our condo not only got it sold in a really tough market, but for significantly more than comps in the area. Our sale couldn't have been handled better. Highly recommended." ~ Lee
Steve & Evette Johnson - Home Buyer
"Stan and Renee made finding and purchasing our home easy and stress-free. Even with the challenge of finding our perfect home, while my husband was serving overseas; we were able to close and move in a week after his return. Stan and Renee are truly one-of-a-kind realtors. They handled everything so well, I would definitely recommend them to everyone I know." ~ Evette
Robert & Danielle Davis - Home Buyer
"The listened intently, kept us informed every step of the way, and helped us stay level headed when times got a little crazy." ~ Danielle
Jamie Busby - Home Seller
You can really tell that they are dedicated to what they love to do!" ~ Jamie
Joyua Bratton - Home Seller
"My experience with Renee was very professional and personable. Whenever I had questions she answered them thoroughly. She returned phone calls promptly and explained things to me even before I had a question!" ~ Joyua
Shavinder Kumar - Home Buyer
"Nothing but positive things to say from the start to the finish." ~ Shawn
John & Quiche Stein - Home Seller & Home Buyer
"I have never even "heard" of any agent with the incredible levels of professionalism, tenacity, integrity and knowledge that they both possess! They stuck with us almost a year to sell our house, and so far 9 months to find a new one and their level of effort and commitment have never faded. We consider them both friends of the family. I could not recommend them more highly. If you use anyone else, you are missing out on a truly incredible team." ~John & Quiche
Matt Cooper & Lee Smith - 1st Time Home Buyer
"...a heart felt thanks from Cooper and I for everything you have done for us!! You really went above and beyond our expectations and made this experience great!! U are amazing! Thanks again!!!" ~ Lee Smith
Vineet & Nandini Sarin - Home Seller
"We decided to make the big leap and put our Simi Valley townhome on the market, a decision that was not easy given current the real estate market. Luckily, we were referred to Renee Rector (of Rector & Associates) by our parents, who had worked with her to purchase a new home. The whole “selling a property” was a new experience for us.
We found great comfort, and someone we could trust, in Renee. She took the time to not only talk about her experience in the Simi Valley market, but also to listen to our expectations, fears and hopes. From our first conversation until the final close of escrow, we found Renee to be responsive to our questions, diligent in following up with prospective buyers, and someone who was clearly working for us. We are glad to have had her help in navigating thru this whole process. We appreciate all her hard work and would definitely recommend her to our friends and family!" ~ Vineet & Nandini
Steve & Dolores Pickei - Home Seller
"Well, we are almost at the close of escrow and Dolores and I would like to personally extend the greatest thanks to you and your staff for the outstanding job you have done in completely turning our incredibly difficult situation around into a success. Looking back we can now clearly see how you systematically dismantled the problem and achieved the end result in the time frame you envisioned…….outstanding!!!
In this economy our hardship may have been nothing unusual as I am sure it has impacted many people; however, your support and exceptional performance was certainly your outstanding trademark from all the other agents and people we considered. We found that you had the most extensive expertise in providing the legal timelines, the much need property management support person in time, providing the overall portfolio with legal contacts, the compete marking plan & advertising package and of course the actual experience with the bank in the Short Sales process.
We would again like to graciously extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for all your efforts and team work with all the players. In my view, this was a complex one, but you really knocked it out of the park. We would highly recommend your services to any of our friends." ~ Steve & Dolores
April Moller - 1st Time Home Buyer
"You are INCREDIBLE! The excitement hit me this morning! When you called last night, it did not seem real. I can’t believe you pulled it off and to the extent that you pulled it off. You are amazing, and I mean every word of it.
I had really given up on this property in my heart, I think both of us did. So I wanted to express how truly excited and appreciative of everything you have done and accomplished for us, and don’t think for a second that you won’t be "Renee the GREAT" when someone needs an agent.
I don’t think there are words to express how wonderful the level of service you have provided us, it is incomprehensible, and the world would be a better place if people had half of what you have!!" ~ April
Chuck Glaus - 1st Time Home Buyer
"My dear Friends. Your clients have been and will always be in good hands. From the day on the bike when I said, "Stan your my Realtor®, find me a house!" You were on it like white on rice. Really good stuff. Just think, it began on a training ride and ended (closed) on the High Sierra Century ride. How cool is that? All in all, I appreciate you both very much, Thank you." ~ Chuck
Don & Robin Kinder - Home Seller
"Stan. You had asked me what I thought you and Renee can do to get yourselves "out there" and "exposed" without appearing like thousands of other agents who don't have the integrity and work ethic that you have.
Well, I'll tell you that Don and I believe that you are doing exactly what needs to be done to build a solid and secure foundation for you, Renee and your daughter.
Every single turn of this real estate transaction since our first conversation has exhibited to Don and I that you two are the most professional, intelligent, keenly insightful and, truly kind and caring team we've ever had the pleasure to do business with.
That, in itself, is the most important vehicle you have to become the most successful real estate team in Ventura County and I would venture to say even more counties in the not so distant future.
No worries my friend, you are on a strong and broad path to a great future. Just keep doing what you're doing!" ~ Robin
Walter & Beverly Beech - Home Seller & Home Buyer
"We highly recommend Renee to future clients. She is an outstanding real estate professional.
Renee is very good at finding the right home for a buyer. She repeatedly told us that she loves her work, which was so evident in everything she did. She provided excellent service and even handled the escrow for our Moorpark home while we honeymooned in Hawaii!
She not only negotiated a $40,000 reduction in price for our home on half an acre in Moorpark, soon after our purchase, Renee did a remarkable job of selling our dilapidated home in Topanga in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Renee was a Godsend to us. She undertook the difficult Topanga sale because she did not want the co-owner to take economic advantage of us. We believe that we could not have gotten such a large net amount without Renee's help.
We are very grateful to Renee for making it possible for us to build a life together in Moorpark. Any buyer or seller who needs her services will be amazed by how much she extends herself to represent her client’s interests. She even went out of her way to help our mom find a Realtor to sell her tropical paradise in Waipio Valley on Hawaii Island.
We highly recommend Renee and shall seek her out if we again need real estate services." ~ Walter
Michele Orgel - Home Buyer
"Renee is truly a consummate Real Estate Professional. Her depth of knowledge, integrity, and level of personal care is equal to none. She provides confidence in her clients with her expertise, and desire to do what is the best for them. Whether you are an investor, or on the brink of foreclosure, you can rely on Renee to be there with you, all the way, to help you meet your Real Estate goals." ~ Michele
Stephanie Martino - Home Buyer
"My Sweet Renee and Stan, I wanted to thank you for making buying a home so easy. This has been the hardest time in my life. I found myself without my own home for the first time in 23 years. There was an urgency to purchase a home, and bring my family back together, yet I was scared to death to take the step alone. Renee as soon as I met you I felt an instant bond. You understood my needs and treated me like I was your best friend. You took control of the situation knowing I needed that and explained everything in such detail that I didn't even have to think twice about anything. You are professional, knowledgeable, and personable. I feel proud that you consider me one of your friends and lucky to have you as one of mine.
Stan you're totally awesome! Boy did you guys get lucky finding each other! Much love to you both!" ~ Stephanie
Heidi & Charlie Rutter - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Dear Stan & Renee, It was such a nice surprise to see you both...it had been too long! These last, nearly, six months (after we bought our new home) have been full and exciting to say the least! We are so grateful to have found you as not just our Realtor, but as our friends! We really need to to do a dinner, BBQ, or something! Thank you for the bouncy chair, Hayden loves it! Hope you are well! XO" ~ Heidi & Charlie
Bill & Jennifer Guzel - Home Seller
"Renee is a very diligent agent, but more than that she's very easy to work with. She put our needs first at all times. She is the consummate professional and I would recommend her for anyone's real estate needs." ~ Jen
Don Costales - Investor
"Just a note to the Do-It Guy! I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your 'ever-ready' service. I know whenever I call, you're there. We've done several transactions smoothly together and I look forward to more in the near future. Real estate is generally a non-liquid asset but when it's time to sell, you make me forget that because IT’S SOLD! Thanks again!" ~ Don
Ray & Andrea Dickerson - Home Buyer
"Dear Renee, Ray and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellence in real estate service. We certainly got lucky when I chose you on-line a few months ago (based on your well-done website and offer to send us listing information). From our beginning contact through the challenging process of narrowing down the best home for our family, you have earned an A++ in all categories. You have always been so pleasant, patient, and prompt in every correspondence and at each meeting.
The client portal you set me up with was a wonderful tool for house hunting! It enabled me to preview well over 100 homes with greater detail and more photos than sites like realtor.com. You sent me new listings based on our price and size needs nearly every day. I loved the way I was able to categorize the homes into files of interest or rejection. It also provided a basis for you to tune into our priorities as buyers as you screened available properties prior to showing us approximately 28 homes!
We would strongly recommend your highly professional real estate services to both buyers and sellers after experiencing your strong knowledge of the market, superior negotiation skills, and expertise in customer care. Not once did you pressure us or make us feel uncomfortable, but instead you led us through a stressful process and offered us numerous helpful resources. Your financial broker and inspection references were top-notch as well. Wow! You have certainly earned applause for your expertise in all areas! Thanks again Renee." ~ Ray & Andrea
Prie La-Touche - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Hi Stan!!! It has been an amazing pleasure to work with someone who knows the meaning of efficiency! It’s almost non-existent to find someone whom is a fellow high-quality workaholic like me. I am beyond pleased with the outstanding service you have provided, and still continue to provide for me. I most especially appreciate the rapid responsive (same day turnaround) time of your communications with me. I have been adamantly recommending your expertise to others in the hopes that they can experience the same excellent service as I have with you. I look forward to continuing our business relations. Thank you tons!!!" ~ Prie
Donald & Veronica Engle - 1st Time Home Buyer
"You have been so amazzing! We could not have made it through our first home buying experience without you to guide us through. I am so grateful for all the long hours, hard work and pure dedication you have to handling our real estate needs in a time we needed you most. I would recommend you to anyone!" ~ Veronica
Laura Shanders & Candice Knopp - 1st Time Home Buyers
"Stan, Candice and I would like to say how much we appreciate all the time and care you took to help us get our first house. You always answered our crazy phone calls no matter what and had such a wonderful enthusiastic response. If it wasn't for all your attention to detail and your constant information to us, we would have gone completely crazy.
You are truly a caring and hard working realtor. We had two other before we found the cute guy on the internet. We would have never been able to get this wonderful first home without your help. That much we do know and will never forget it. When we sell our house down the road and buy a new one, you are our guy from now till forever.
Thank you so much Stan" ~ Laura & Candice
Yury Orlov - Investor
"I wanted to express our gratitude to you for all your help with both of our transactions. Your assistance was invaluable and much appreciated. We couldn't have done it without your help! You are a true professional!" ~ Yury
Carlos Schulte - Home Seller & Home Buyer
"Hey Stan. The new house is fantastic! It’s exactly what I needed. We saw MANY houses, and several houses I wanted, but this place is really the perfect house and is exactly what me and my kids needed.
Thank you for the years of stellar real estate advice and service! When we met in 2002 I had just divorced and was rebuilding my life. You played a big part in that recovery process. I had met a bunch of realtors as I looked for a new place to start over. You were the only one who understood what I needed. After we closed on that property most other realtors would have moved on to the next sale, never to be seen again. I appreciate the many times you stopped by to visit as I remodeled and the way you’ve continued to stay in touch.
I knew when it was time to for me to sell I would be calling upon your services again. Last year when I decided to sell and find a new place I was nervous about the market as both a seller and a buyer. It was a time of some indecision for me. Thanks for your professionalism, patience and understanding.
Your passion for real estate and helping people is no joke. When we closed on my new home, I had only two days to move out of my old place and into the new one. I didn’t have time to arrange for movers. I still can’t believe YOU, my real estate agent helped me move all my stuff! I am very lucky and quite grateful to have such an amazing real estate agent whom I also consider a friend. Thanks Stan!" ~ Carlos
Joanne Smith - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Dear Mr. Troop,
I am writing to let you know of my experience with one of your Real Estate Professionals. Her name is Renee Smith and I can honestly say, without a doubt, had I not been contacted by this woman, I would not have found AND been able to afford a home that is perfect for me and one that I love.
Now, I have been watching the real estate market since my divorce over six years ago just waiting for the right time to pounce on a home purchase. I knew every listing out there, how long it had been out there and followed the market softening over the last year. This is how Renee found me – I visited her web page and entered my email information.
Even though the prices had begun their decline, I still couldn’t find a place I felt I would want to live in that was large enough, in the neighborhood of my preference, had a garage, a yard, and last but not least 2 bedrooms, 1 or more baths and don’t even bother me if it didn’t have a fireplace! There were plenty to choose from within this criterion but not in my price range. I actually decided to give up as I felt quite guilty about how much effort, work and attention Renee was putting into my home purchase quest and told her to just let it go for now as I had decided I wasn’t going to swing a home I could afford and love in this market. But Renee didn’t give up…
From the very beginning, Renee provided invaluable advice about purchasing. My questions were answered (in a way I could understand) and she was always up front and forthcoming about my personal situation for a home purchase. In spite of my reluctance to continue my search, she asked me for a chance to let her prove herself to me and promised that if there was a way to get into a home I loved, she would find it.
I will be closing escrow within the next week. Not only did she find me an absolute hidden treasure in a perfect location, she was able to work down the price a bit so that I could afford it. Further, when I met with the notary yesterday to sign my loan documents, she was flabbergasted with the excellent loan I received and mentioned so several times. She also indicated that she had not seen pricing this low and rates this great in a while.
So, sir, between Renee Smith and her finance referral Mark Footitt, I will once again enter the ranks of home ownership after a long and tedious road which I literally believed would be fruitless.
Please accept my utmost gratitude to you and your staff for making this goal a realization for me!" ~ Joanne
Karen Burns - 1st Time Home Buyer
"Dear Stan, I hope it’s a wonderful year for you both in every possible way, both personally and professionally.
I want to take this opportunity to once again thank you for helping me find and buy my home over the summer. Not a day goes by when I don’t think warmly of you, and I thank my lucky stars that you were my real estate agent. You were truly a godsend to me.
It was obviously a very trying time for me personally, the time of my divorce. My divorce was not an easy one, and you were present during the very hardest part of it. I needed a place to make a home. Not just any house. As a newly single mother of two, I dreamed of a lovely home in which to begin anew. It was late spring, nearly summer, and the market was hot. Homes were in short supply; prices were rising; it was a seller’s market and I was a buyer on a bit of a budget.
I know that buying or selling a home can be a stressful event. It’s a very big decision, often full of complications. When my ex-husband and I bought our first home together, it took us about a year and a half to find the right home and make the purchase. As first-time buyers, we felt uncertain that we were making the right decisions. This was complicated by the fact that we never had a real estate agent who we felt understood our needs, someone we could trust completely, someone who actually cared whether we found the right home or not. It often felt as if the agent was not really working for us at all. Consequently, we went through six different agents during our home search and I had little confidence in the one we used to purchase that home.
For this reason, I am so glad that I found you at the beginning of my home search, and that you were there with me through each step of the process. When I called Troop initially to inquire about a listing I saw in the newspaper, you answered the phone. What a lucky day for me that was! I had just stumbled upon the best real estate agent I could ever ask for.
From that moment on, I never had a single doubt about doing business with you. You listened closely to my needs, you took me out to show me homes, you e-mailed me new listings every day and we worked together until we found The Home. It is perfect for the needs of my family. It is exactly everything I hoped for.
You gave me unlimited access to your website, which was a wealth of valuable information. I was able to research prospective homes online, 24 hours a day. I knew I had access to the most recent listings and could act on them immediately. Your website put the information right at my fingertips. I appreciated that and so much more.
I appreciated your professionalism: You always returned my calls more promptly than I expected. (Whenever I called you! On weekends! During odd hours!) I appreciated your honesty: You gave me your opinion when I asked for it and when I needed it. I appreciated your commitment: You helped me to write up on offer on Mother’s Day while you had your family in the other room. (You were available on Mother’s Day!) I appreciated your positive attitude: You were there with a kind word or smile, and we shared many a laugh (and you made the process FUN). I appreciated your patience: You listened to me cry on the phone when I was stressed about my divorce and how it was impacting my home search (sobbing clients—yikes—not your responsibility). I appreciated how personable you were to my kids (my little boy thinks you are awesome and still asks about you). I appreciated your real estate savvy: You knew what properties were worth and didn’t let me overbid. (I’m glad I passed on the place with the inflated asking price. It wasn’t as good a home as the one we waited a little longer for.)
You went way above and beyond the call of duty for me. You would liaison with my attorney and my mortgage broker whenever necessary. You shielded me from the calls of nervous real estate agents up the line when I couldn’t close my escrow on time due to circumstances beyond my control. All these other realtors were freaking out and yet you remained calm and focused. You controlled the transaction at all times and were aggressive in making certain that things were done on time and that other people were doing their jobs. You saw to every little detail. You helped me get the deal done. I tell my friends that I am sure I would not have gotten this house without you as my agent. You made it all come together.
How can I ever thank you enough, Stan? Well, I can tell everyone I know how instrumental you were in making that house my home. And, trust me, I do tell everyone just that. I tell them that there is no harder-working agent on the planet than you. There is no agent who provides better service. You earned that commission many times over. There is no agent who takes more pride in what he does for his clients. There is no agent who cares more on a personal level about his clients’ satisfaction and, yes, happiness. I know you had other clients, and yet you made me feel as if I was your only client.
When I’m ready to sell or buy again, you will once again be my agent of choice. You are my real estate consultant for life and, as a matter of fact, I can now truly say that I “have a friend in the business." ~ Karen
Kamma Johnson - Home Seller
"The hard work, dedication and experience Renee had in managing the details of our sale allowed my family and I to experience a worry-free transaction." ~ Kamma
Willy & Ede Martinez - Home Buyer
"Hi Stan! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, for your professional assistance in helping us finding a house in the location that we described to you.
My wife and I will like to say to you that you are a professional. Your rapid response to our call, answering all those questions that we had, and after maintaining that very important communication with us, well Stan, you made us feel very comfortable during the whole process.
Now that we are in our new house, we found out that we not only have a new house bust also a new friend, you Stan, Thank You for everything.
I also like to say that I will recommend you to all my friend & to anyone that is looking for a house and of course in need of a really “honest Real Estate Agent”.
Si esta buscando una casa les recomiendo al señor Stan Rector el a sido muy profecional con nosotros y si, nos a ayudado a encontrar la casa que queriamos y nos puso al tanto de todos los servícios del area en que ahora vivimos y mas que todo ahora lo consideramos nuestro amigo." ~ Willy & Ede
Kevin & Valerie Potter - Home Seller
"Of the many experiences we’ve had in buying and selling homes, you far surpass the competition with your care & professionalism. We would highly recommend you to anyone who needed a great REALTOR® to sell their home." ~ Kevin & Val
Don & Debee Farrar - Home Seller
"Dear Stan, "I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much we appreciate all the help you gave us when we were selling our house.
I know that it was challenging for you because we lived out of state, but you made everything so easy for us. Whenever we needed help getting things done, you were always there and whenever we were in town, you always found time to stop by even if it was just to say hi. Your marketing techniques and your friendly attitude are next to none!
It was a pleasure meeting you and doing business with you. I would highly recommend you to anyone buying or selling a house. My only regret is that you’re not in Arizona to help us find our new home here!
Troop Real Estate is very fortunate to have you working for them. Thanks again!" ~ Don & Deb
Mark & Leanna Bodnar - Home Buyer
"Of the several people involved with this transaction, three will be involved on our next home purchase/sale. Myself, My wife and RENEE SMITH (now Rector). She was FANTASTIC!" ~ Mark
Ariele Shiffer - Home Seller
"Dear Stan, Khyle and I would like to thank you very much for the job you did in the process of selling our home and helping us locate our new home. You always answered my telephone calls and never seemed to tire of my on going questions. We appreciate all your hard work more than you'll ever know.
Thanks again for the outstanding job. I plan to recommend you to anyone we meet in the area who can benefit from your professionalism and expertise in selling real estate." ~ Ariele
Charlotte Davis - 1st Time Home Buyer
"I truly feel you have my best interests at heart even above your own... I feel very confident with you at the helm that waiting for the right property will be less stressful for me knowing that I have someone of your caliber in my corner." ~ Charlotte
Gary & Brigitte Campbell - Home Buyer & Home Seller
"Dear Brian Troop,
Recently my husband, Gary, and I sold our townhouse and purchased a single family home. We had the pleasure of working with Stan Rector on both transactions.
With Stan’s help, we were able to sell our property in less than a week!! Then, when it took us a while to find the home of our choice, Stan was able to coordinate with the buyers and keep them happy while they waited for us.
However, the part that really stands out for me was looking for our new home. After a very short period of time, Stan just knew what we were looking for. This was crucial for us because we both work out of town, and running back and forth to Simi Valley to look at homes was pretty much out of the question. When either Stan or I would find a listing that sounded good, he would go and look at it before scheduling an appointment for Gary and I to go see it. He would let me know right away if it was exactly what we wanted or not, and if it was he would schedule the walk-through at a time that was convenient for us, even if that meant sweet-talking the sellers.
There was such a huge difference between working with Stan on these transactions and the previous realtor we had worked with. That guy does a lot of advertising in Simi, but he was a joke! I was stressed out, I had to keep leaving work to look at houses, and ultimately I found the townhouse on the Internet and had to call them to schedule and appointment
Stan was just the opposite. He was a total joy to work with, and we had a great time during the almost 3 months of looking for our house. I have already recommended him to several of my friends for future home purchases, and I tell everyone I know how great he is to work with. They all know about my previous experience, and they know I don’t really give recommendations unless I mean it.
You have a real jewel in Stan Rector, and I will definitely call him again when its time for the next move." ~ Brigitte
