Jeffrey J. Fritz & Laura Buffone Coldwell Banker

1611 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA

Address:	1611 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
Phone:	+1 310-754-8148
Site:	distincthomesla.com
Rating:	5
Working:	8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM

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Reviews 8

Joe Phillips

Our property had been on and off the market for several years with multiple top realtors. All our previous agents sounded the same in pitch meetings, making similar promises but unfortunately failing to deliver. Jeffrey, however, was patient, having first met with us a year or so before we chose to list with him. He never pressured us, but he didnt dismiss us when we had questions but werent ready to list right away. Once we started working with Jeffrey and Laura, we noticed many differences. The first was Jeffrey and Laura brought in a consumer psychologist to stage the property. The expert advice on de-cluttering, small repairs and re-arranging furniture made a big impact and, combined with the professional photography and floor plans, made our listing stand out. Many realtors we worked with in the past fell down on the basics - feedback, communication, weekly updates and follow through. Jeffrey and Laura excelled at the basics while also creating a great marketing plan for our home. Jeffrey and Laura were great about working through different strategies with us. They didnt simply say "yes" to us to try to keep our business, but they didnt steamroll over our strategy either. Ultimately, they sold our property and helped us to move on to the next chapter of our life.

Detlev Schwabe

Back in 2011 a close friend had recommended Jeffrey Fritz to us, when we had just started going to our first open houses. She couldnt have done us a greater favor: Jeffrey turned out to be amazingly helpful, knowledgable and patient in guiding us on the journey to our first home purchase. And patient he was indeed: it took us a whopping 18 months from beginning to close of escrow. Jeffrey always put in the extra effort, regardless of time or day, talking to the listing agents, pulling comps from previous sales and more to help us determine the real value of a home and what to put into our first offers. Making offers and counter offers on home also turned out to be extremely simple and pain-free: thanks to digital signing everything could be done via email. When we finally opened escrow Jeffrey and Laura went the extra miles to help making sure that process would go as smoothly as possible by organizing appointments with inspectors, making many, many calls to all the involved parties and always having an open ear for our concerns and questions. Now, about 2 months after close of escrow, the remodeling almost behind us and move-in date set we realize: We couldnt have done it without Jeffrey and Laura.

William Gross

RE: 2010 Alberta Avenue, Venice, CA Jeffrey and Laura were an invaluable resource in guiding us through the process of selling our home this year. The property was unique because it was a condominium with a long term lease attached to it, which made it a more complicated sales process. We interviewed two other agents before meeting them. The other agents were not interested in listing our home while it was tenant occupied. Jeffrey and Laura identified that it presented well as an income property, properly calculated an ideal selling price based on the rental income, and located financing options to provide to potential buyers. They emphasized the fact that it was a good investment in a great area. They identified the specific target buyer profile, and utilized high quality photographs and floor plans, allowing the tenants to not be disturbed. Within two weeks, Jeffrey and Laura were able to secure us multiple offers and a cash buyer who successfully closed escrow with us. I highly recommend Jeffrey Fritz and Laura Buffone and the entire team at Green City Coldwell Banker. I couldnt have asked for a better outcome than the one they provided us. William Gross

Hannah Duffy

Laura facilitated our first-ever home buying experience. She took a long, intimidating process and broke everything into smaller steps, walking us through each step one at a time, and continually telling us what was coming next. Throughout the process, we literally had hundreds of questions, some of which we asked six or seven times, and Laura answered every single one with the utmost patience (even when she had already answered it before). No question was too small, too involved, or too repetitive. Laura is extremely approachable and easy to work with, but shes also super tough at the negotiating table. She helped us secure a deal that we never thought was possible and that put us in our dream home. Her professionalism, expertise, warm personality, and impressive span of knowledge make for a truly unbeatable combination. We have recommended Laura to several friends who have been equally pleased with her work, and we would recommend her to anyone seeking a positive and worry-free real estate experience.

tara aquilina

Laura Buffone is one of the most accommodating agents I have ever worked with and I have worked with a few before finding her. She goes above and beyond for her clients. The thing that struck me most about her, is her ability to understand what an emotional process buying and selling a home can be. Laura has unbending patience and determination and she truly cares about her clients well being. Another important quality, besides knowing the market inside and out, is that she is not pushy at all, she really listens to your needs and has amazing follow through. She literally worked day and night for me, I know she has many clients but I always felt like a priority. Both her and Jeff work extremely hard to make their clients happy. And above all, they are fabulous people who are easy and fun to work with. I am, like many, very choosy when it comes to agents. It is not an easy process, so who you work with really makes all the difference. And I am so happy to have found this dynamic duo!

Zen Rosenthal

I used Jeffrey and Laura to purchase my first home in Santa Monica. I started as a complete newbie to the property market and they educated me on the entire process. I felt very comfortable every step of the way and they were always available to answer any questions, issues or concerns. They were always punctual, honest, reliable and handled everything with complete professionalism. Over a number of months we viewed various properties and when the perfect condo came up we moved swiftly to make an offer. It was a multiple offer situation and through Jeffrey’s negotiations my offer was accepted. I was very pleased to secure the first property that I put an offer on and it’s full credit to Jeffrey and Laura. It was a very smooth process and I would highly recommend this team to any potential buyers or sellers. Very happy!!

Lisa Maria Cabrera

After having worked with 3 different real estate agents, I will never work with anyone other than Jeffrey. It is a night and day difference in the quality of service and overall experience. Selling or Buying is tremendously stressful even when you are excited for a new chapter in your life, but Jeffrey makes that process a wonderful and smooth experience. He provides a clear overview of the process, highlighting what to expect at every stage and offers guidance throughout. I really felt that I had someone in my corner, watching out for my best interests. Furthermore, his support team was amazing - from their communication and professionalism to their sincere and personable disposition. My other 2 agent experiences pale in comparison.

Julie Manz

Laura and Jeff are a delight to work with- they are professional, precise but also caring, listening very carefully to their clients wishes and concerns. I work with Laura and Jeff as a designer, often having the pleasure of both consulting and staging for their clients. Both Laura and Jeff are respectful and kind, going the extra mile to make sure their clients are comfortable with the preparations for sale, while still guiding them expertly toward securing the highest sale price in the fastest time. This is a fantastic team with laser focus on getting the best result for their clients, whether buying or selling. I highly recommend them!