Richard LeVander

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"On a scale of 1 to 10, we give them a 12” We had the added challenge of handling everything remotely because we now live in Italy…being remote was not an issue…magnificent job with marketing the property…Scott commented that he almost wanted to buy back the house himself, it looked so good in the flyers and virtual tour!…Ric handled negotiations with incredible skill...using state-of-the-art software that allows for very easy handling of on-line document signature for remote customers. We live in a different time zone – 9 hours ahead, but Ric and Christie made themselves available at all hours in order to talk with us. Having dealt with other agents I can testify and Christie and Ric are way superior as a team in every aspect. "

★★★★★
"Downsizing --Negotiated Selling a home in La Costa buying a single story Oceanside. Christie & Ric handled the recent sale and purchase of my mom’s homes. They were great to work with, and made the transactions flow seamlessly. Very professional in all aspects of their trade. They were very patient with my 85 year old mom explaining things very thoroughly so that she could understand the transaction. Christie & Ric are awesome! Mike B, MB Builders Inc. MB Commercial Framing Inc "

★★★★★
"…you’ve restored our Faith in Realtors!” We want to thank-you not only for making a difficult home sale a little bit better, also helping us out when we hit a major road block buying our next house. You’ve really been a gem and restored our faith in Realtors. Also, please thank Ric for his excellent negotiating skills. We really appreciate your knowledge, skill, great attitude & willingness to step in even after you had gotten your commission. "

★★★★★
"A great weight has been lifted!” Thank you for the great news today. I appreciate your persistence and professionalism throughout this entire process. Ric – as I told you before, I had been contacted by numerous agents, but when I spoke to you, I had confidence in your ability to get the job done. I will also feel confident in referring others to you in any and all situations. Again, thank you. "

★★★★★
"That experience showed me what truly exemplary service is.” We worked with Christie during the search and offer phases, and Ric was more involved, in our case, with the escrow. She listened to what we liked and remarkably was able to remember everything we said, as well as what we had said about each house when we were reviewing them afterwards. I appreciate so much that she is down to earth and kind; so many realtors have a certain attitude, or arrogance, about them, but that was not the case with Christie. When we needed resources, such as handymen or escrow officers or designers, she had a full contact list and was able to put us in touch with every kind of help that we needed; in addition, each one did quality workmanship. We could not be any more pleased with our work with Christie, and will always call Christie and Ric for ANY real estate needs that we have. I also still call her occasional to tap into her resource list; she's a lovely person, and I so enjoy working with her. "

★★★★★
"Ric and Christie made my dreams come true.” I had my condo for sale during the height of the recession and took it off the market for three years before finally selling it. During that timeline, Ric would call me about every three months just to update me on what was happening in my neighborhood, and I was impressed because he never used strong-arm tactics. When I decided to find a realtor, he was at the top of my short list and it only took 20 minutes for me to decide that I had the right guy. And then I met Christie and knew that they would make it happen. And it did, and quickly! They are the most knowledgeable, professional, caring and helpful people I know. They guided me through each and every process and when the paperwork became demanding, Christie came to my rescue in a heartbeat. Selling and buying is a grueling process, but knowing I had the very best in my corner made all the difference. I owed them so much more than money. No one can put a dollar sign on peace of mind, and that's what they gave me, and made my dream come true of owning a home in Rancho Carlsbad where I have never been happier. They are my heroes! "

★★★★★
"Doctor at Scripps and His wife bought a home in Carmel Valley” Christie Kramer-LeVander is the best realtor we have had in San Diego, after experiencing 3 other agents in the past few years. She knows San Diego like the back of her hand, and helped us find a dream home in Carmel Valley. She has an ideal combination of traits which make her the best ally to have on your side: 1) Available: responsive when you need help most, early morning or evening, weekday or weekend, in person on-site or on the phone/email. 2) Honest: she wants you to find YOUR perfect home, not hers. She won't push an opinion out of self interest, but only to protect you and your interests. 3) Patient: It's not easy buying a home, and it's refreshing to have an agent who goes through the ups and downs with you, goes to see the same property 3 times with you to make sure you love it, never loses sight of the prize, and always remains upbeat and enthusiastic. 4) Intuitive: Christie has the ability to match exactly what you're looking for, and she picks up on her client's goals/preferences very quickly so that you can tailor your search. In fact, she makes such natural connections and intuitions, that it sometimes feels that you're going house hunting with a friend. 5) Connected. There are so many moving parts in buying a home. Christie negotiates and advocates for her clients well with other agents, escrow/title companies, and contractors. The other part of her team is her husband Ric, who gave us objective, professional real estate reports which were invaluable. We recommend Christie without reservation to all of our friends and colleagues. "