BUYERS
BUYERS
Asset acquisitions are fun, challenging, and a very rewarding process! From first time investors to last time purchasers, we implement strategies to help you know what to expect, understand what is important & why, and develop powerful strategies to negotiate you to your WIN!
Where can I start with our experience with Ian? From start to finish, Ian was TREMENDOUS. He went ABOVE & BEYOND what was expected from us (I’ll get to more on that in a bit). As first-time home buyers, the experience can be an overwhelming one, but Ian did everything that he could to ensure that we were comfortable throughout. He was very thorough & asked us many questions & took notes when we were done looking at homes – he wanted to make sure that we got the exact house we were dreaming of.
When we finally settled on a home, we were well prepared (thanks to Ian) as we had all of our financial paperwork in place, finances in hand, & ready to submit an offer. Despite the home being a “short sale”, because Ian helped us to prepare & his thoroughness during the transaction, everything went rather smoothly & quickly – we submitted an offer in late July & by late October, me, my wife, & son were handed the keys to our new home.
However, what really stuck out to me happened in the last few days before we received the keys to the house. THIS SPOKE MEASURES OF IAN’S CHARACTER & HARD WORK – in the final days that the seller’s were to be in the house, Ian found out that they were having trouble getting everything moved out & offered his help to them. He showed up to their home early in the morning & spent the entire morning & afternoon helping this family move their stuff into the moving vans! I couldn’t believe it! With Ian’s help, they were able to get everything out of the house in a timely fashion. I was very touched & grateful & I can only imagine how that family felt from this kind-hearted gesture. I would not hesitate to work with Ian again & I always speak highly of him as he was an integral part in the story of “How We Purchased our First Home.” If you’re looking for an agent to work with, look no further!
Amie, Soy, & Dayvn
Clients for Life - Lakewood, CA
To Whom It May Concern,
We want to extend our gratitude to Ian Villalba for being such a great realtor. Being a first time home buyer can be scary and we had a lot of questions. Not only would Ian answer our questions but he went the extra mile and educated us on how property markets work.
When interested in a property Ian would always answer in a timely manner. He was there every step of the way and when we found the property that was for us he made sure that we were well taken care of in the escrow process. We now have a home that we can raise our kids in and start new memories. Ian is everything that you look for in a realtor. He is professional, knowledgeable, honest, kind, patient, helpful, and determined. We are so grateful to have worked with Ian. We would definitely recommend Ian Villalba to anyone who is looking for a great, hard-working realtor. He is the best!
The Solis Family
Clients for Life - Norwalk, CA
“We have nothing but good things to say about Ian and our experience working with him! First of all, he will work HARD for you. We found our dream home the day before the Fourth of July holiday weekend. We soon found out our offer had to be submitted the morning after the holiday! Even though it was Fourth of July, he dropped everything and gave up his family time to make sure we submitted the best offer possible.
As first time buyers, we had so many questions, but Ian would answer texts and calls immediately. He spent hours over that weekend talking to us. His meticulous research and wise guidance helped our offer to be accepted, even though someone else had a higher offer! If we had another realtor, I doubt we would be in our dream house right now. On a more personal note, Ian is a man of true character—he is trustworthy, honest, and truly wants the best for you! We have already recommended him to our friends because we know they will be in good hands. Thank you Ian!”
Evan & Elizabeth
Clients for Life - Lakewood, CA
It is our immense pleasure to recommend Ian-Mark Villalba as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for their ideal home. Ian had an initial meeting with us and took diligent notes regarding our specific needs in a single family home as well as our budgetary limitations. Ian made excellent use of the relevant search engines and real estate data bases to quickly find us a variety of homes for sale. He also provided us with comps for homes in specific areas to justify certain price points for homes we were interested in. As a first-time homebuyer, Ian introduced us to the nuances of the housing market, which really helped us acclimate to the buying environment.
We found Ian to be a highly communicative and attentive agent, almost as if we were his only clients, although we know that was not the case. He returned all phone calls and emails within the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. He is also highly personable with an engaging personality.
We would whole-heartedly recommend Ian-Mark Villalba to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is hands down one of the best in the business and if we are ever in the market for another home he will definitely be our realtor of choice. This all would not have been possible if not the journey Ian guided us on
Charles & Ashley
Clients for Life - Anaheim Hills, CA
When the time came to start looking for our first home, we knew the exact person to call. Without even questioning, it had to be Ian Villalba. In the past decade or so, we witnessed many of our friends and family buying their first home, and saw the joy that came with it. These friends and family all had one common denominator, Ian Villalba was their realtor. There was an immediate trust when hiring Ian. He assured us with no pressure, that the perfect home for us will be found.
He was literally there for us even before day one, and to this day (months after purchasing) he’s still there for us. House hunting was extremely fun with Ian. He had all the necessary tools and information we needed to learn the whole process. Each time we got together to view properties, Ian helped us understand why we would or would not like each home we visited. His knowledge and experience is beyond compare. By the time we were done looking, we felt like home searching experts and we were certain that we found the best home for us.
When we were ready to make an offer, Ian immediately established contact with the seller and worked overtime to make sure we had favor going into this offer. Through all the steps, Ian made sure the process went as smoothly as possible. From following up with the listing agent, home inspector, appraisers, and most importantly the escrow company… Ian really delivered the best service anyone could ask for! Now that we sit in the living room of our new home, we reflect back on the process of how we got here, and how easy it was because we had an outstanding realtor.
Hire Ian Villalba, period. He’ll treat you like family and want the best possible outcome in buying a home. He will be our realtor for life!
The Hall Family
Clients for Life - Covina, CA
Dear future home buyer(s),
We are the Cesena’s. We have decided to purchase a home, our final home, to share with our children and to leave a legacy to our grandchildren. This purchase did not come lightly. We needed a broker whom we can trust to help us with this endeavor. Utilizing my VA to purchase our home, we needed someone who had knowledge of working with VA loans and understand our personal needs as a family. Three generations living in one home.
Ian-Mark Villalba met our needs to the fullest! Ian took the time to get to know us as a family and as individuals with specific needs and desires when it comes to our future home. Ian knew exactly what we were looking for and he helped us start off on the right track by getting prequalified for our future home. Ian connected us with Megan Chan at Capitalend Home Loans. Megan is a great asset! Megan is very knowledgeable with various loans, including VA and is highly qualified. The process was easier than we anticipated with minimal stress. (We have purchased a home before so we know how stressful home buying can be). Ian and his team went above and beyond every phase of the home buying process. Including celebrating every milestone we completed.
Thanks to Ian, we found our home. A home we can enjoy for generations to come!
We highly recommend Ian-Mark Villalba and his team to assist you and your family find a home you can enjoy with your loved ones.
The Cesena Family
Clients for Life - Lakewood, CA
Ian Villalba made our search for a new home easier than anyone could imagine! He took the time to take us on several property viewings and easily arranged them around our schedules. After every viewing, he would take notes of the pros and cons of the house in order to assist him with finding the perfect home for my family. There was never a time where Ian lost his enthusiasm, which only helped to give us hope that we would find the right house. His love for his job is clearly shown through his dedication and effort he makes in order to make his clients happy.
Ian was always willing to answer any question and was always so easy to get a hold of and was always quick to respond. I would recommend Ian to anyone ready to find their dream home. He helped us find our home that we absolutely love! It has everything we could have imagined and more. Thanks to Ian we are now ready to start the new chapter in our lives in our new home.