Richard then took me to an estate sale before the general public. I liked it so much! I was nervous, but we got my offer accepted and I moved right on time. The other broker was disorganized and unreliable, but Richard's attention to detail truly made the sale go through. I knew I'd chosen the right realtor.

I've been in my house for 2 1/2 years now. I’ve redone the bathroom, built a deck, added a hot tub, and enjoyed landscaping. The property's gone up in value more than 50% and, of course, there are those delicious tax savings.

Would I use Richard again? Darn right! Even now he provides me with recommendations for plumbers, electricians, carpenters, handymen, etc. He made the process enjoyable, time and cost effective, and gave me respect throughout it all. He's a man of high integrity, loyalty and dependability. Thanks Richard!"

We felt very comfortable with Richard from our very first contact, and he made our first home purchase such a positive experience. He was a wonderful source of information throughout the process, and no question was too silly to ask. We really enjoyed his no-pressure approach. More than anything, we really appreciated tremendously the fact that, when he says he will do something or take care of something, he does so and lives up to his word. He was ALWAYS on top of things and always updating us about the status of our purchase. We really like the way he operates. It is very personal and professional, and he always looked out for us.

Richard really did a wonderful job for us. In a few years, when we're ready to move again from our cute little starter house, guess who we'll call?"

Richard has a great deal of experience supporting people who buy and sell homes to live in, but he also recognizes the difference between a home purchase and the use of investment property to produce wealth. I have known many real estate agents, and it is my opinion that very few of them are able to excel in both areas as well as he does. Share your financial goals, then watch him become your advocate and march with you through every step of the process.

Richard is facilitating my effort to become a multi-millionaire through real estate, and I heartily recommend him to anyone who has the same aspirations!"

When we decided to sell our starter home and buy a bigger one for our growing family, Richard was the only person we called. Our sale went very smoothly, which allowed us to purchase the home we had been dreaming of.

Moving a household can be stressful, but Richard made it so easy that we would do it again in a heartbeat! We highly recommend our real estate agent!"

Richard made buying my home in this competitive market a stress-free and enjoyable process. We found a perfect home in my price range and in the neighborhood I wanted. Richard made the offer, inspection, and escrow process pain free and kept me constantly informed all the while.

I would definitely use Richard again for any future real estate transactions as well as recommend him to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy realtor."

We "discovered" Richard through a friend who told us about the wonderful experience she had with Richard. She couldn't say enough about him!

We contacted Richard immediately. He explained that very few homes come on the market in the exact location we liked, but he promised he would stay on top of it. Then, on Thanksgiving weekend, he called to say that a property had just become available right where we wanted to be. We fell in love with the home! By following Richard's advice, we were able to strike a deal before anyone else could make an offer. He walked us through every detail of purchasing our new home, including getting the mortgage, doing the physical inspection, and all the other things we needed to do.

We were married in early December on a yacht in Newport Beach, just prior to our close of escrow date. We made sure that Richard was among our 150 guests.

We can't say enough to convey our gratitude to a man who we consider not only our realtor, but also a wonderful and devoted friend who has a passion for life and people."

My next step was to get pre-qualified with Richard's lender, so I knew what I could afford. I then went out and looked at a bunch of houses, but it turned out that one of Richard's own listings would fulfill all of what I was looking for! Even though Richard was also representing the seller in my purchase, I felt he watched out for my interests perfectly.

Richard was always available to talk to as we were getting ready, going house-hunting, and then going through escrow. I really, really appreciated his level of communication. In fact, he has actually become a good friend."

In no time, once I was pre-qualified for my home loan, Richard was showing me properties the minute they came on the market. He was always there and ready to negotiate on my behalf, always keeping me completely informed. Both searching for and going through escrow on my home was a very pleasant experience, only because I discovered --- with hindsight --- that I had been working with the best in the business.

Thank you Richard!"

One of the things I appreciated the most about Richard is the way that he is willing and able to tend to every detail. When I told Richard that I have a brown thumb when it came to gardening, Richard said, "No problem. I'll take care of it." Before I knew it, his gardener provided our home with the extra curb appeal that Brett and I desired. When I told Richard that we were moving to South Orange County but didn't know any real estate agents in that area he said, "No problem. I'd be happy to get a referral for you." He actually interviewed agents for us and picked the best person he could find. It turned out to be a first class referral with a delightful agent!

We highly recommend Richard to our family, friends, and anyone else who is looking for down to earth, friendly real estate folk who you can trust to get the job done!"

He has a friendly, low-pressure approach, which allowed us to buy our home at our speed when we were ready. He made sure we knew about every home out there. When we found the right one, Richard helped us to write a solid offer that protected us. He also made sure we knew the physical condition of the house before going through with it.

We refer Richard to everyone we know!!"

One night while browsing the web we came across the Real Estate Help Desk. We were very impressed with the information that was available, how well the site was laid out, and how easy it was to operate. We sent Richard an e-mail, and he called us back the very next day! We met with him at the office that weekend to discuss our goals. We could tell right away that he cared about our needs and he knew what steps for us to take. He even referred us to a loan officer that was also very attentive and knowledgeable.

Richard met with us several times to show us the homes we selected from his daily e-mails. We valued his opinion and sense of humor. He made the process run smoothly. At last we found the perfect home to start out in.

We felt we were in good hands from the very beginning, and that was very important to us. Thank you Richard for really taking great care of us!!"

I used his web site for almost a year to research the market and learn how things work in buying a home. When I was ready, I let him know. Richard showed me every house that interested me, and he referred me to his loan broker, who qualified me for a zero-down home loan. Once I found the house I wanted, he got my offer accepted and we closed escrow in about 4 weeks. It was totally painless!

I refer Richard to everyone, and one of my friends has already used him to buy their house ... right in my neighborhood. Richard is a great real estate agent and I'm glad I met him."

We drove by most of the homes he told us about, and we visited open houses on our own, but when we found the house we wanted, we called Richard to make sure that he got it. His experience made the buying process as painless as possible, and his good sense of humor made some of it a lot of fun. He communicated with us in an excellent, consistent way throughout escrow, explaining things to us and answering the questions we had along the way. We strongly believe in good customer service (after all, it's our money that's buying the house), and we must definitely say that Richard lived up to expectations.

He kept a human, personal quality in what many people, including us, believe to be a profession filled with sharks, like car salesmen or store clerks working on commission. We couldn't have been more wrong. We were extremely pleased with the way our interests and comfort level were always his most important concern.

We would work with Richard again in a heartbeat. We definitely recommend them to everyone we know."

In addition to the high quality service they provide, Richard is an extremely fun, supportive, enthusiastic, and caring person. So, here we are, in our new place in time for Christmas, with a house payment that is just a little more than our rent was.

Michael and I can't wait for one of our friends or family to say that they are ready to move. When they do, we will refer them to Richard ... and we mean it! Richard Hiers is definitely our real estate agent for life, and we recommend him to anyone who is thinking of buying or selling a home."

We really liked his professional approach. Among other things, he told us what little things we could do to make our home more marketable and - most importantly - he said the key to a home sale is letting as many buyers as possible know that it's available. When the interview was over, he told us to start packing because we would be moving very soon.

He found a happy buyer for our home within a week! And, with the Richard's counseling and professional negotiation skills, we again had a positive experience in buying our dream home in another neighborhood.

If we were to ever move again, there is only one Realtor we would call. We refer Richard to everyone."

Nan and I were newcomers to the real estate world and had a lot of questions. Richard was always helpful and very knowledgeable, constantly taking our particular circumstances into consideration.

The referral to his lender for financial assistance was key. She helped us make the paperwork as easy as possible and kept the whole process as painless as possible. Since dealing with Richard, we have referred them to anyone who asks the question: "Know a good real estate agent?" It was truly a pleasure to work with him."

When we first started looking, we went to open houses, looked in the paper, and used the internet. After months of searching, we decided we couldn't do it on our own. We needed some professional help.

After screening several agents, we decided on Richard Hiers. Richard offered several financing options and referred us to a loan consultant to get pre-approved for a loan. He knew the best locations for our budget, and he offered us only homes with a yard big enough for our dog, Hannah.

Richard made the whole process very easy. I couldn't believe how painless he made it to buy a house. All we had to do was choose a home, and he did the rest. Most importantly, Richard made sure we got the best deal possible.

We now have a great house. Amy and I have a place that we can call home, and Hannah has a place to dig holes."

I talked to a few real estate agents who didn't really give me straight answers and didn't seem to be able to help me. When I finally hooked up with Richard, the first thing I came to appreciate was his honesty and forthrightness. He gave me good, straight information about what I could afford, and he sent me to the best properties in my price range. He also referred me to their lender, who made it really easy for me to get a home loan that fit my circumstances.

With all of this information, I felt that I could make intelligent decisions. Now that I am moved in, it is apparent that I not only got a good deal, but I also escaped the renting trap.

Thanks very much Richard! I greatly enjoyed working with you and getting to know you."

Then, it was time to go looking. Richard provided us with MLS listings and showed us properties. We just called him, and he would meet us at any property that we wanted to see.

Then we found it. The house of our dreams. From that point on, Richard took over. The offer was made and accepted. He worked with the lender and the seller. It was that easy!

We moved in the weekend before Thanksgiving. We had a lot to be thankful for on that Thanksgiving. Thank you Richard!"

Richard sent us some things in the mail (they are wonderful!) and called a couple of times during the next year to say that he is still there for us. We felt absolutely no pressure from him. When we were ready, we gave Richard another call.

We were so happy to finally meet our Realtor! He is really a great person to know. Richard helped us to look and look and look at homes and finally ... we bought (whew). We would just like to thank him for a non-pressuring experience and for being so patient and supportive with us. There is no one else we would rather recommend to our family and friends. What a great finish for the year and start to the new one!"

Richard set up our financing with a referred mortgage company and were tireless in helping us search. He would always meet us with a smile and words of encouragement. Never once did we feel uncomfortable or pressured. After a few weeks of looking, we found a great house with a large yard and a detached two-car garage. To us, it was a castle.

Richard called almost every day once we were in escrow. He always welcomed our calls, too, explaining what was going to happen that day or the next, and he often put our minds at ease with his genuine concern for our transaction. It was at this point, if not somewhere before, that we realized that Richard wasn't just a real estate agent, he had become our friend!

Although we weren't looking to make a new friend, we also never thought we could get our own house. What a wonderful summer!"

We're really glad we did!

Not only did we get a nice house for zero down, but our first home purchase turned out to be very pleasant. Richard showed such professionalism and honesty throughout our home buying experience that we always felt very confident in his hands. We also greatly appreciated his patience with us at times, and for always being there for us.

We couldn't be happier! We love our house! Every home buyer should have this kind of experience."

He ended up making our purchase as easy and comfortable as possible, something we really appreciate. We would like to sincerely thank Richard and recommend him to anyone who wants to walk the steps toward home ownership.

We would also really like to let everyone know how we feel. The personal level of service that we received from Richard goes beyond that of a working relationship. In fact, it feels more like that of a close friend, or maybe even that of a relative. Whenever we needed anything, he were always just a phone call away, with an answer or a suggestion.

Thanks so much!"

It's my first house, and I don't know a lot about real estate. I'm 24 years old and single, so I have some issues to deal with ... including needing a manageable monthly payment. It's all working out!

When I picked a real estate agent to help me, I relied on my instincts. I wanted someone I could feel good about. Richard fit that bill and lived up to my expectations.

It took some time to find my house, but Richard made it easier by giving me all of the information I needed, including daily updates of new homes on the market. There was never any pressure from him. It was like I had a friend in the business who was helping me. When I found my place, he made sure I knew all about its physical condition, and he also made sure I got it for a good price. He always had my best interests at heart.

I have already recommended Richard to my closest friends, and now I'm recommending him to you. It makes me feel good to help people find such a really great real estate agent."

The next day, I kind of freaked out about what we were getting ready to do. Richard spent a lot of time answering my questions, and he let me know that almost everyone goes through those feelings. He said the best thing would be to keep learning about the home buying process, and just slow down and take it a step at a time. He made us feel comfortable, and he promised to watch out for us.

Picking the right place wasn't easy because Jay & I couldn't agree. After weeks of squabbling, we needed some serious help. Richard settled us down and got us to focus on what was most important. Right after that, we found the home of our dreams! I fell in love with it! It screamed out our names!

I can hardly believe it! I'm 22, Jay is 27, and we can tell people that "we own a house." And why? Because of Richard!"

I don't know Long Beach very well, but he sure does. It was amazing the way he could suggest areas and homes that fit my lifestyle and personality. We found a place I fell in love with within three days!

Richard was fabulous in showing me the places. He is personable, fun, and has a great sense of humor. He was also there every step of the way. He explained all the paperwork that needed to be signed, and he patiently answered my questions to make sure I was comfortable with the process. He continues to be interested in everything that is going on, even though we closed escrow weeks ago.

I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate a good Realtor."

We did much research and thankfully found the Real Estate Help Desk web site early on. Richard sent a personal thank you note right after we registered, and we called him right away. As we spoke, many of the anxieties we had were lifted, and we found much comfort in his advice. We carefully followed that advice, met with the lender he referred to us, and within a short time, we were prepared to begin our search for a new home.

All the horror stories people had told us fell by the wayside when we found a our home. I don't think there is a single real estate agent out there who understands the home buying process better than Richard Hiers, and we thank our lucky stars for having found him. Thank you Richard for all that you did for us! We highly recommend you to anyone who seeks a painless and simple home buying experience. See you at the house warming party!"

It was our first home purchase, and Richard made the process easy and painless. He always gave us valuable advice, and being able to tap into his experience has really been to our advantage. We love his warm sense of humor, and the fact that he is always so organized and on top of things. Some of the little extra things he did made for a nice experience, too.

We have been constantly "bragging" about Richard's great level of customer service to our friends and coworkers. We highly recommend him."

We met Richard through an open house that he was hosting. He was extremely friendly and willing to devote time to finding us the right home. After visiting many prospective places, we found a home that we could get serious about. This is the point where Richard become the best of the best when it comes to servicing the needs of his clients. With his innate ability to find the best home for a given budget, we are currently in a larger home than we expected, and in an absolutely wonderful area, too.

Richard is truly exceptional! Thank you Richard!"

Richard, thank you so much for all the work that you did to get our home sold quickly for a good price! While the purchase of our new home took a little longer, you handled a difficult seller situation with such professionalism and caring that we couldn't imagine going through it with anyone else. All the little extra things that you did throughout the process made us think of you as more than just a real estate agent, and we can't wait for you to come by and see what we've already done to our new place.

If anyone asks for a recommendation to a realtor, we will definitely give them your name. And if we ever decide to sell again, we know who we'll call!"

Richard made buying my first home painless and fun. As a single mother and extremely unsure of the process that is involved with buying a home, I was scared and had tons of questions. He was always there for me with answers and guidance. I felt like a family member was watching out for Brianna and me.

Not once did I feel pressured to buy anything that I was less than 100% interested in. Moreover ... I got into my home using almost no money down and with an affordable monthly payment.

Richard .... thanks for being our Real Estate Guardian Angel!!!"

Richard reminds me of my grandfather, who had a remarkable spirit with great values and an unstoppable positive outlook. Richard really has a gift with people and for his profession. His warm and loving nature instantly put us at ease. We felt comfortable saying anything we were thinking about each house he showed us without any feelings of awkwardness about our needs or our taste.

We will refer you to everyone we know. You are an amazing person."

I started off by sharing my plans with Richard through e-mail, and he wrote back with some good guidance on how to prepare. I took his advice and got pre-approved for a home loan by his lender. After that, all I had to do was focus on finding the right home.

Richard knew the best places for me to look in my price range, and he made sure I saw all of them. We soon found one I liked and wrote up an offer that got accepted. One of the really wonderful things about Richard was that he kept me updated in every step of the process throughout escrow and helped it run very smoothly.

Next thing you know I was in my first new home...and loving it! Thanks Richard!"

A few days later we asked Richard to help us get started, but we had a problem. Our baby, Ethan, was due very soon. We wanted our house to be in escrow within 2 weeks, and we wanted to be able to find our new home and move in within 6 weeks so we could be settled before the baby came. Richard's response was truthful. He said that he couldn't promise to make our deadline, but he said that he would use as much time and energy as it took to make it happen. From that time on, Richard worked tirelessly to find a buyer for our home, as well as find another home that was perfect for us. Inside of two weeks, he brought us a full-price offer on our house. A few days after that, Richard took us to a house we loved, and he helped us get our offer accepted! We closed both escrows at the same time, approximately 6 weeks after we put our house up for sale!!

Most of all, we'd like to say that the sincere interest Richard showed made the entire process very enjoyable. We have already referred him to my brother and his wife."

Through our initial conversations with Richard and his lender, we realized that it was not only time for us to buy, but that we could afford a home in a better location than we had thought. Richard walked us through each step of the daunting process of home buying, from our initial meeting to selecting a prospective home, through the physical inspection, financing, escrow, and closing. Richard is not only very professional but also fun to be around, and he always had our best interests at heart.

We know that we have purchased the perfect house. But it's our first home and our family is growing, so we know we'll be moving on to a bigger place in a few years. Thank you so much, Richard. We look forward to working with you the next time around."

When Dana and I finally made the decision to sell our home and buy a bigger one, we interviewed 3 different agents: the agent we had used 4 years before as first-time buyers, an agent with lots of for-sale signs in our neighborhood, and Richard. The only agent who volunteered experienced opinions and helpful information without knowing he would get the job was Richard. We hired him, and we could not be happier with the result.

Every aspect of Richard's work is of the highest quality. Personable, professional, and detail-oriented, Richard led us step-by-step through the sale of our first home. We could go on and on about the beautiful flyers he created, the amazing virtual tour, the agent caravan he coordinated, the strategic open-house sign placement and on, and on, and on.......... We are absolutely sure anyone who chooses Richard to be their real estate agent, whether buying or selling a home, will be as happy as we are.

Thanks again Richard! We couldn't have made such a wonderful move without you!"

I talked to a lot of real estate agents before I met Richard. I felt comfortable with him right away because I could tell that he understood my needs and would watch out for me. I chose him as my Realtor and I'm glad I did!

Between his helping me find the right house and his lender working with my financial needs, it was really easy for me to purchase my first home. Richard's level of experience and professionalism, combined with his incredibly good nature, far surpassed anything I had ever come to expect from a real estate agent.

Thank you for so very much."

Also, Richard was absolutely terrific. He gets an A+ in my book. I don't think people can find a better agent out there. I should know ... we had two other agents prior to finding him, and the level of service from the other agents was no where near the service we received from him. We cannot give him enough praise for the wonderful job he did and the amount of attention he gave us during our home-buying experience.

Richard comes highly recommended."

When we felt comfortable about really getting started with house hunting, we called Richard again. He e-mailed us every listing in our price range where we wanted to live, and we started to drive by the homes on our own. We found a house we wanted on the very first weekend! When we called Richard to tell him, he jokingly said, "You can't buy the first house you see!" But we said, "It's the one!" We made an offer that same day, and we moved in 30 days later.

Richard was on top of the things that happened in escrow, and he guided us through what we needed to do to make it go smoothly. Our experience was very successful and very enjoyable. We just spent our first Christmas in our new home, and we couldn't be happier.

Thank you, Richard!"

My work schedule is very unconventional, and we appreciate the way that he made arrangements to keep us informed throughout the whole process. I would recommend you to my family, friends, and anyone planning to sell or buy a home.

I just hope you are still practicing real estate when I retire and sell this house!"

Since we are out-of-town parents, we needed a Realtor who would go the extra mile to do things on our behalf that we couldn't do. And that meant we had to have more than the average amount of trust in you. You did all of that and more. You went the extra mile, and we really appreciate it.

We know we have made the right choice in our purchase as well as in our real estate agent. Thank you Richard from the bottom of our hearts."

The house is great, and we love it so much. The girls love their rooms. And to think we were able to buy it with zero down, too!! I don't think that we can thank you enough because we can't express how much happiness we are getting out of our home.

Thanks for everything Richard!!!!!!!!!!!"

You met our needs in such a caring and effective way, with absolutely no pressure. We are very grateful to you. It all seemed to go so smoothly, once we found the house we wanted. We guarantee that you will be our agent for a very long time. We have already given your name and phone number to our family and all of our friends.

Thanks for doing a great job!"

Richard really knows residential real estate, and he didn't hesitate to apply his negotiating skills for us when the time came. He showed us every house we wanted to see, and he is so warm and personable. With Richard's savvy and gracious manner, you have a professional that can't be topped.

We recommend him highly!"

When the time came, we never even thought of calling anyone else. Now, all we'd like to say is, "Thanks for making our first experience buying a home so smooth and successful!" Richard was always there to answer our questions, and believe me, we had tons. We always felt very comfortable and confident going to him for advice because he earned our trust from the very beginning.
He not only became our real estate agent, but also became our mentor and friend.

We refer him to everyone we know! Richard, thanks again for everything!!"