06/15/2022
There are a whole lot of real estate agents out there in every county and state. Janani Kalpathi and I have been trying to get into the exciting world of real estate investing for a long long time now – Reading countless books, spending hours on Bigger Pockets & podcasts, going to open houses almost like a weekend ritual.
A.J.
Glendale, CA.
05/02/2022
Rick is a very knowledgeable agent, very trustworthy and professional. After 28 years of living in my home Rick was very helpful and guided us through. He honesty is the best realtor I have had. Thank you Rick. You are the best
Martha S.
Simi Valley, CA.
04/07/2022
What an amazing agent! As a first time home buyer I read a lot of horror stories. I was definitely afraid to begin this process but I will admit Rick made this process so smooth I can’t even believe it.
Victor A.
Palmdale, CA.
11/06/2021
Rick is the best agent we ever had. He is extremely patient and responsible. As a first time home buyer, we had tons of questions and didn’t even know where to start, but Rick explained everything clearly which really helped us get the process started. He has also been very responsive for communication which is crucial in this hot market. When we were comparing different houses, Rick shared his expertise and gave us lots of professional advices which helped us narrow it down. He helped us all the way from house hunting, comparing, bidding and escrow and he even gave us good advices for remodeling, we trust Rick a lot. If any of my friend needs referral for an agent, Rick will be the one and only on my list.
Huan L.
Huntington Beach, CA.
09/27/2021
Rick is the best agent I have met in my life, plain and simple! He has an extensive knowledge of real estate transactions in the LA area and what it takes to complete the most complex types. I interviewed many agents and worked with some bad ones, but he by far stood out. He also has extremely high emotional intelligence, which is a characteristic that is rare to find in society and in his industry. His personality allows him to work with all types of individuals and get the job done! I would highly recommend anybody to work with him or you wish you would have :).
Christopher B.
Van Nuys, CA.
09/17/2021
As a first time home buyer, I am so glad I had Rick by my side! He’s super smart, very thorough, and incredibly well-prepared. He not only has an ability to anticipate the market, but he can also anticipate his clients and their needs. He is also patient. Buying a home is scary and intimidating. Rick gets that and can go as quickly or as slowly as you need. He will answer all your questions very patiently and clearly. He also prepares you and gets you ready for those high pressured moments of negotiating or entering/closing escrow. It almost felt like I was his only client, which I know I was not! But he makes you feel like you are because of how available and accessible he is. On top of all that, he’s just an all around great guy. I highly recommend getting Rick on your side if you’re thinking of buying a home.
Olyvia K.
Sherman Oaks, CA.
07/08/2021
I was fortunate enough to work with Rick on my first real estate transaction. As a newcomer to home ownership and real estate investing Rick was the perfect agent. In a very competitive market Rick helped me navigate multiple offers and find the perfect condo to start my journey. I am really grateful for all the helpful tricks and shared knowledge through out this process. Rick and his team of experts made this process easy for me and I defiantly plan on working with them again in the future.
Tabatha L.
Van Nuys, CA.
6/01/2021
Rick really made our sale as painless as possible, especially during a crazy time! With so many details to stay on top of, we were so fortunate to have an agent who kept it us all organized and updated every step of the way. He made time to hear all of our concerns and address each one as they came up. He was also amazing at being transparent on how the process was going as well as having thoughtful recommendations when we needed it. This is the 2nd property that Rick has sold for us and he will continue to be our go-to should we sell any future home or lot/land. He has worked hard at building our trust and being the kind of support that delivers with pretty flawless execution. He was able to coordinate photos, listing and viewings quickly. He also has a great network of people who are as professional and a pleasure to work with. The man really knows the ins and outs of how to get your house sold! On top of his exemplary work, we also enjoyed working with him. We never felt rushed, pressured or blindsided. He made us feel in control and well informed, which made us more confident in our decisions. This is the type of person you need in your corner when you are selling your home!
Darban Family
Mission Hills
1/30/2021
As a first-time homebuyer the journey was daunting. However, Rick was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the market, which made the process painless! During our first meeting he offered a wonderful step-by-step prestation to the road of homeownership. He created a timeline for me to keep me accountable on my financial goals. He always made himself available to help me understand whatever contract or step was in front of me and he broke it down in human terms. During the negotiation process he was always thinking ahead of how to help close a better deal. I am incredibly grateful to him for his patience and guidance, I look forward to purchasing my next home with him by my side.
T. Romo
Reseda
12/17/2020
Could not recommend Rick enough! He’s extremely knowledgeable of the market, hardworking, responsive, proactive, and went above and beyond for us even driving 2.5 hours to San Diego to view a property that we didn’t even buy. I especially suggest using Rick if you’re interested in lowering your monthly expenses by renting out other rooms of your potential house, building an ADU, or buying a small multi-family unit (house hacking). Dude is literally a realtor wearing a superman cape!
G. Wright
Hollywood Hills
12/15/2020
The easiest way to put it – Rick is an absolute Rockstar. His patience and work ethic are second to none, the quality of his work speaks for itself, and above all else, he’s a great guy. Whether you’re an investor or someone simply looking to purchase their dream home, Rick is the guy that’s going to make it happen. Truly worth his weight in gold.
B. Thompson
Hollywood Hills
11/08/2020
What sets Rick apart from many other realtors out there is that he is an real estate investor himself and he understands what investors are looking for. He is also one of the most professional, customer focused and kind person I’ve ever met. He was able to identify a deal, showed me all the data to helped me make purchase decision based on numbers instead of emotions, and even helped me negotiated a price below asking in a super competitive seller’s market. During escrow he was on top of everything and got it closed days before deadline even with all the uncertainties during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the purchase he was very kind to help calm my fears and buyer’s remorse as a rookie investor and get me back on the right investor mindset. Now I’m enjoying great appreciation and cash flow on my first investment property and can’t wait to grow my portfolio with his help. I highly recommend Rick if you want a rockstar agent to be on your team as you build wealth through real estate!
C. Chu
San Fernando
09/10/2020
In selling our home in Central Los Angeles, we talked to a number of realtors. We came across Rick Albert and LAMERICA because he was the agent on a home within the same block that was comparable and sold for what I felt was above its value. All of the other agents my wife and I had previously talked to wanted to sell our home for way below market value. Basically they did not want to work and move it quickly with minimal effort. Rick instead knew the value and had us do a quick pocket listing prior to going on the MLS. He hit up his contacts, did a weekend of showings, and by the time we did hit the MLS, we already had two offers for our asking price. We ended up selling for over what we had asked from the other realtors we had previously talked to. We got to know Rick during the selling process and he is a great guy. I highly recommend Rick for selling your place.
G. Glazer
Mid-City, Los Angeles
5/29/19
As a first time home buyer, Rick brought clarity and ease to an otherwise unfamiliar and often times nerve wracking process. Rick was a trustworthy partner through my home-buying process. He was proactive, responsive, diligent and knowledgeable from house hunting to close. I would recommend Rick in a heartbeat and love my new home!
Jessica D.
Agoura Hills
5/20/19
Rick is an absolute rockstar. He actually sold my parent’s home, which was a very unique situation since there had been extensive damage done by a neighboring property. He handled the entire process with a high-level of professionalism, and his customer service is off the charts. Thank you for everything Rick! We appreciate you.
Spencer W.
Ventura County
3/25/19
I consulted Rick when buying my condo in Washington, DC several years ago. While I had a local agent, I knew I could rely on Rick to give me good advice, as he’s a savvy real estate agent and a good friend. He has extensive knowledge of the market and the home buying process. He also anticipated some of the issues that came up – including with the lender – and helped me set realistic expectations. He’s patient, hard-working, responsive and really understands the market. If I ever had to buy in the Los Angeles area, I know I can count on Rick.
Karen M.
Washington D.C.
6/13/18
Rick is the best Realtor hands down. I recently worked with Rick to purchase a condo. He was able to provide the white glove support that many other Realtors lack within the industry. In my particular situation, time was of the essence. Rick was able to provide a large variety of listings to visit each week which allowed me to accelerate my search for the perfect place without having to sacrifice getting my money’s worth. Every step of the way Rick was able to provide the pros and con of each listing. At the end of the shopping process, Rick provided a thorough analysis of the property that we were going to put in an offer for which ranged from the walkability aspect to surrounding businesses and prospected resale value. Through each step of the way, Rick was extremely responsive and paid attention to the small details which made the process go very smoothly. He made every effort to take care of everything such as turning a print, sign, scan, return into a docusign. Each step of the way, Rick was pressuring the seller to offer more and more discounts and repairs which was able to add thousands in value during the escrow process. For every step of the process, Rick had a trusted referral which offered better deals than I could find on my own. I always looked for multiple quotes every step of the way and Rick’s referrals beat out all others in each situation. I will be going back to Rick for all my real estate needs.
T.B.
Los Angeles
1/23/18
Rick is the best Realtor I ever worked with. I have probably worked with about a dozen of Realtors before and no one comes close to him and his group. I gave 5 stars in all categories because he really outperformed my expectation. Most of the Realtors are responsive and everyone knows that you shouldn’t be working with one if they are not but Rick is better. He stays on top of every schedule and will reach out to you before you call him with questions. He and his group is very knowledgeable and will find a way to cleverly solve any problems. Either he can give you an answer or he will ask the right people. Rick is great in many aspects but he truly shines when we entered negotiation. He was able to save us quite a bit of $$$ by knowing what and when to ask for discounts. I recommend him to anyone who needs to buy and sell their house.
J.H.
Los Angeles
8/13/17
Rick Albert is the best realtor in Los Angeles and a true professional. Rick showed up every day we worked with him with his research done on every property that he showed us and gave us wonderful advice on each. When he showed us to the property of our dreams that is when we saw Rick turn from a good realtor to a great one. The opposing realtor tried to take us for a ride but thankfully we had Rick and his team. They helped us get the property and then he became a true shark. He got us everything we wanted and more. He was a dream to work with and I can’t wait to have him help me and my wife get our next property.
Bryan and Tiane G.
Encino
4/15/2017
I recently worked with Rick while purchasing a condo, and for a process that can easily be intimidating and daunting, he made the experience as easy and painless as possible. His knowledge regarding the market and various neighborhoods, as well as what to actually look for when touring a potential home proved invaluable. I’m thrilled with my new home and know that Rick played a big part in making it all happen!
Annie G.
Studio City
4/13/2017
I really appreciate the work and effort Rick Albert put into making sure my condo purchase went smoothly. I really feel as if he treated me like one of his clients purchasing a $8.2M house! Previously working with other agents that seemed to just want to pressure me into a buy, Rick showed me that he was more interested in me buying the right place for my needs. He really made this process much easier for me than I thought it was going to be, and I did not feel lost at all. He explained what was going on each step of the way and had a lot of patience since I was new to this whole sort of thing.
When finding a place I really liked, Rick encouraged me to write a personal letter to the seller, helped organize the home inspections, and worked closely with the listing agent and my loan officer. Rick really took a proactive approach with all of this. He researched comps to help me with the negotiation process. Through the whole process he was on top of all deadlines and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. His communication with me was above par, answering all of my emails and calls in a very timely fashion.
Even after the close of the condo, Rick continued to advise me and for instance made recommendations on who I could call to get certain items fixed whether it be a handyman or specialists. From my experience and discussions with other buyers, I have learned that it is rare to find a realtor like Rick who puts this amount of care and effort into making sure the best outcome occurs for his client.
I highly recommend Rick Albert and will definitely be calling him again for my future house purchase and sale of my condo. Once you find someone who operates with this level of integrity, it is counter-intuitive to look for someone else to do business with.
Taylor R.
Tarzana
4/03/2017
He was very honest and upfront (which I liked). We gave him a pretty tight deadline and he helped us find our ideal home. I would highly recommend Rick as your realtor. He is calm, patient, and hardworking.
Joaquin B.
Tarzana
3/19/2017
My experience with Rick was outstanding! I was at ease throughout the entire process of buying my first home, and it’s all thanks to him. Rick was there for me every step of the way, and he really looked out for my best interest. He responded promptly to my every call and email, and was very organized in all the paperwork that had to be done. I felt heard as a client and never pressured in any way. I told Rick what I wanted in my dream home, and he made sure to find it. We went through several home showings and each time he was there on time, ready to show me a property, and had alternatives lined up. Because of him I’m now in my dream home. Rick is a hard working, trustworthy, and upstanding realtor. I’d recommend him in a heartbeat.
Suzanne R.
Los Angeles
3/3/17
Rick Albert is excellent. He is knowledgeable and aggressive. He has represented me on purchases and sale of my homes. He really works hard for his clients. Thanks Rick!
Kumar G.
Granada Hills
12/9/16
Rick and his team were absolutely amazing! Before looking at homes we had several over the phone discussions and an in person meeting to see what we were looking for. Rick was very patient and had no problem telling me what was or wasn’t realistic! He worked it out so that when we were ready to, he showed us several houses all in the same day. Shortly after that we decided on a home and he gave us a realistic number to offer based on previous sales in the area. We decided to go with his number and after they countered we agreed on a price BELOW ASKING PRICE!
After this his work was not done, he was consistently there any time I had questions and scheduled all of the suggested home inspections. After we received the results he took the time to thoroughly explain what each part meant and what was reasonable to request the seller to credit/fix. Not only was Rick amazing, but his team helped us a lot!! Paul, another realtor in his office helped us while we were struggling to get Wells Fargo to comply with timelines. Paul has a mortgage background so he was able to explain forms to me that Wells Fargo was requesting from me. Paul had no problem being tough with my Loan Officer in order to help us close on time. Wells Fargo was a nightmare but Paul and Ricks knowledge and help made it so we were able to move along quickly.
Without them I probably still wouldn’t have closed. You know that Rick and LAMERICA realty is good when the Glen Oaks Escrow told me that he was always on top of it and a dream to work with!!
Josh S.
Valencia
12/6/16
Rick Albert is an amazing agent and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was on top of the file for his client from the start of escrow all the way through closing. A true shining star.
Jennifer Wolf
Glen Oaks Escrow
7/20/16
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Rick while looking for a condo in the Century City area. Rick was extremely patient with us and took us to countless different units to look at before finding the perfect place. His knowledge about the market and guidance while negotiating lease terms was incredible. His follow through is incredible and he was available to us even on weekends to drive us around looking at different units, answer questions and fill out paperwork. Moving is already an overwhelming thing and Rick not only made it easy, he made it enjoyable. Rick is someone we will absolutely work with in the future and I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks, Rick!
Jill and Joe
Century City
6/3/16
Was looking for something under 2700 and Rick helped me find something beautiful but also way under that price in a gorgeous area!! Will definitely recommend and use him again in future real estate needs!
G.H.
Tarzana
4/11/16
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Rick Albert in finding a home in the Los Angeles area. Although finding the perfect place from across the country could have been very difficult and time consuming, Rick took charge and led us through every aspect and provided expert advice as well as being a great partner in the process. Rick is an excellent teacher and always available and approachable. I will happily turn to Rick in the future for our next home as well as recommending him highly to others.
Jay Krachmer
Beverly Hills
1/12/16
I recently had an exceptional experience with Paul Wylie and Rick Albert when I undertook to prep my house of 30 years and sell it. Simply put, Rick and Paul made the entire process as painless as possible. They gave me not only advice as to how to fix up the house, but they made it easy by recommending and providing a landscape architect and the contractor – people who they had worked with previously – in order to facilitate getting my property ready for sale. Their advice as to what I should do was spot on, so much so that while work was in progress they successfully delivered a buyer who fell in love with the house even though the work was still in progress! Rick and Paul continually provided assistance during the Escrow process, often explaining to me what the documents actually meant because they were filled with “legalese” and fine print… often difficult to navigate.
Not only did Rick come to my home frequently to assist me in certain decision-making as well as filling out paperwork, he also helped me locate and purchase a new residence. In addition Rick was exceedingly helpful to my son who also used his services to find and purchase a condominium. All three transactions which Paul and Rick assisted us in (the sale of my home of 30 years, the purchase of a new residence and the purchase of my son’s condominium) were smooth and virtually painless. I would not hesitate to use their services again for the purchase and or sale of another home. I found them to be knowledgeable, honest, straightforward, and dependable. They are a class act.
Margaret Loesch
Toluca Lake
10/7/2014
You and the LAMERICA team worked miracles to make this happen. I appreciate everyone’s patience through all the Culver City trials-and-tribulations.
You’re the best!
Nourse Family
Culver City
2/25/2014
Recently I bought a condo that Rick helped me with all the aspects of Real Estate. Rick had made the process as easy as it gets, due to his vast knowledge of the real estate in the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley. Rick proved to be a one stop shop with everything from the negotiation via the escrow and recommending services such as chimney repair and painters. Rick has a high level of integrity and will always give you choices about how to proceed. Rick is always prepare and on-time for the showing. I will hire Rick again next time when I will move and encourage you to do the same.
Y.B.
Sherman Oaks
2/12/2014
Rick helped us to buy our new home in Bel Air. He was a pleasure to work with and did a sensational job. We were looking at both remodeled and pre-remodeled homes at various price points and across a number of areas within Los Angeles. Rick was always full of energy, extremely hardworking and accommodated all of our preferences and needs. He really listened to us and was genuinely passionate about finding us the perfect home. Then when we went into home inspection and negotiations, he was an invaluable partner and helped us reduce the price by close to 4%. Additionally when it came to financing and finding a designer and contractor to remodel, he had a whole network of good, trustworthy contacts. I can confidently say you are in good hands with Rick as your Realtor.
B.H.
Bel Air
12/3/2013
We were very impressed with Rick’s expertise in real estate knowledge and negotiation. He can be trusted because ethics is his most important attribute. He was up for every challenge in both buying and selling our home. and with his positive nature and keeping “cool”, we couldn’t have asked for a better real estate experience.
D.S. Beilinson
Sherman Oaks
05/31/13
To whom it may concern:
My name is Michael Wylie and I’ve known Rick Albert for over 6 years as a friend and business colleague.
During early 2013 when the market was causing the greatest shortage in 25 years and resulted in bidding wars, and over asking sales, Rick representing me and succeeded in finding me my dream home. We reviewed and analyzed over 100 homes, submitting over 30 offers.
During our search, Rick was determined, had a can-do attitude, and went above and beyond the call of duty. He even helped me draft a letter and went door-to-door asking if people were interested in selling their house.
I am very pleased with the outcome and would refer him to anyone needing a Realtor®. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 818.219.5083.
Best regards,
Michael Wylie, MBA, PhD
Granada Hills
