I relocated from the east coast, and David and So showed me around the different neighborhoods I was considering. They were extremely knowledgeable about each area, and helped me narrow down the exact neighborhood that I wanted to live in. Thanks to them, I was extremely confident in my apartment decision and am in the perfect location.
- Meghan K.
Dave and his wife So Young are awesome! We met Dave during an open house, after having spent several months looking around and not finding anything that really felt like home to us. He immediately understood what it was we were looking for, and gave us a bunch of listings that all fit what we were looking for. Even though we actually ended up choosing a different home, they helped us every step of the way through the vast amount of paperwork and negotiations that take place when purchasing a home, and they were both incredibly responsive and easy to work with. Every question we had, they answered, even when we knew we were asking the same questions over and over again (buying a home can be quite scary!). They made us very comfortable with the whole home-buying process, explaining every document we needed to sign and exactly what needed to happen and by when. I would eagerly recommend Dave and So Young Gaeta to any of my friends looking to buy a home, and it can not be overstated how quickly and competently they took care of every single thing that needed to be dealt with, from making sure that all the necessary documents that needed signatures were signed, to following up with the loan officer to make sure that our loan went through, to dealing with the seller's realtor to make sure that things were fixed and contingencies were met. If you're looking to buy a home, you can absolutely trust Dave to find and get you what you're looking for!
- Dami Y
Dave and So were a great team to work with as I relocated from the Boston-area. Specifically, they both are great listeners. They took the time to truly understand my requirements and needs and responded appropriately. They also helped to familiarize me with the area. I'm very happy at my new CA home!
- Kathleen G.
David and So could not have been more professional or pleasant to deal with. They went out of their way to make sure we found the right place and then continued their stellar service by making sure that every step in the closing process was taken care of to our satisfaction. I'd recommend them to anyone!
- Kevin P.
David and his wife So were fantastic to work with. They were with me from the beginning of the process when I didn’t even know where in the LA area we wanted to live, all the way through the process of narrowing down neighborhoods, finding the right place, setting proper expectations and guiding us through the complicated process of actually buying a house in California. They have remained right by our side through the closing and even post closing. We have done all of this while being 3,000 miles away during most of the process. I cannot begin to tell you how much trust I have in Dave and So and I would recommend them wholeheartedly for any home purchase needs!
- Greg S.
Dave was a savior for me and my wife as we moved across the country. We were hoping he might maybe provide some expert advice on neighborhoods or send a listing or two but he ended up going to an open house, sending us video and FaceTiming and holding our hand as we secured a lease from 2,800 miles away! It'd be impossible to recommend him highly enough. Such a thoughtful, kind guy and great at what he does.
- Tristan C.
So Yung was a real asset while navigating Santa Monica's very competitive real estate market. She provided us with excellent information and analysis that helped us make decisions that worked for our family. Her calm demeanor kept us from feeling completely overwhelmed during the process of buying our home. So Yung is a great listener, extremely helpful and dependable. We were extremely happy to have her on our side throughout the process.
- Mark F.
Dave provided a steady source of good advice and information. That was particularly helpful in the current volatile market. He was willing to work through many channels to help us find a home.
- Nicole F.
So Yung Gaeta helped me buy a property in Santa Monica. Her knowledge of the area plus her expertise in HOA inner workings helped me ask the right questions to make the best informed decision about what property best fit my needs, overall. Once we went into escrow, she kept me up to date on our progress and alerted me to next steps and what I needed to complete my part so we moved through the process quickly and efficiently. She was also forthright and honest about property values which helped me with setting the correct expectations. Plus she's super nice.
- Hae Yung K.
I can't say enough about Dave’s professionalism, true caring nature, and market knowledge. He was very efficient (being considerate of my busy schedule) only presenting options after thoroughly investigating the property and surrounding community. On occasion he even visited properties on my behalf when I was unavailable. In a very short time he found the perfect place for me, a beautiful condo in Palms in a quiet neighborhood on a tree lined street. He worked with me to negotiate the appropriate price and made sure the building features had been recently updated, so there wouldn’t be unexpected HOA projects in the near future. Throughout the home buying process, Dave was extremely responsive and thoughtful in his recommendations to me. I will absolutely be reaching out to him again for my next home purchase.
- Isadora M.
