Briant was professional and knowledgably. He was always helpful and available regardless of the day or time. We originally met Briant over 1 year ago and he stayed in touch with us until the right property came available and he reached out to us and we purchased it. He understood our needs and was wonderful to work with! We highly recommend Briant and will use him again! 2024
I've purchased and sold an number of homes - there are listing agents, buyer's agents, and then every once in a while you find someone exemplary like Briant Patterson who is a true realtor in every sense of the word.
Briant recently sold my house in the toughest conditions the market has seen for decades; the impact of COVID and an economic downturn was hitting both Sellers and Buyers hard. It was commonplace for homes to fall out of escrow 3-4 times before finding a qualified buyer. Homes that were previously selling for well over ask in only days were now sitting on the market for months. It was looking pretty bleak when I listed, suffice to say.
In those tough market conditions, Briant sold my house in no time flat (1.5 months from listing to close), at a price that was fair to both myself and the Buyer. During the sales process, I had already moved to a new place in a different state, and Briant was the consummate professional. He kept me apprised of the status of my listing daily, made himself available to speak at times that were convenient for my new timezone, and really just marketed the heck out of my property-for-sale. He spent a lot of his own time (without my even asking!) holding Open Houses, putting up promotional signage, and proactively looking for Buyers in ways that I have not seen any other real estate agent do. Bear in mind that Briant sells a lot of luxury homes in the multi-million dollar range (sometimes in the 8-figure range), and yet he treated my $1MM listing with just as much care as he did any other listing. I can't tell you how impressed I was with Briant's can-do attitude and knowledge of market dynamics across all price ranges.
Here is the #1 reason I'm happy I worked with Briant: I received numerous offers on my property. However I did not feel many of the offers were well-qualified. Briant was kind enough to cross-qualify Buyers and make sure it would be a good escrow experience for my both myself and the Buyer. This meant making some tough decisions such as declining offers which looked good superficially, but upon further cross-qualification, looked like they would not be able to get funded and close. This saved me immense frustration and avoided wasting both the Buyer and I's time and money. We ended up closing on the first offer I accepted! What a huge win! I got my home sold, and the Buyers also got a house they loved, all without the troubles that so many other transactions got themselves into.
If you are looking for the absolute best realtor in Southern California, look no further, you have found him. In particular, if you are in Orange County, that whole area has been Briant's stomping grounds since he was a kid and there are zero people - realtors or otherwise - whose knowledge of the area is even close to Briant's. I am picky about who I do business with, and Briant has earned my highest recommendation. 2022
My wife and I worked with Briant to find an investment property in Southern California. Briant helped us in every aspect to find a great place. He was available time we wanted to see a new place and knowledgeable about the property and the neighborhood. We strongly recommend Briant and will likely engage his services again.
My partner and I are first time homebuyers who were looking for a place on a tight budget, and with a quick turn around. Despite these difficult conditions that would potentially make us unattractive to a realtor, Briant came in with both enthusiasm and vigor. From the beginning Briant took the time to patiently explain the process to us, as well as answer all of our many questions that we had along the way without ever making us feel bad for having them. He was kind, empathetic, and helpful, and went out of his way many times to drive to properties on our behalf since we live in a different state. Briant has a wealth of useful expertise, good contacts in the industry, and a helpful and professional personality. We just closed on our new house, and we are so glad that we chose Briant. Thank you so much, Briant! We couldnt have done it without you.
Briant was the Listing Agent for my property, but to call him just a Listing Agent would not be fair. Briant is a true Realtor in every sense of the word. There is indeed a difference between the two, and the difference only becomes clear after you have worked with someone as capable as Briant.
Briant's top qualities are his superb expertise of the local market and treatment of every single transaction from small to large as if it were his own home. What really sets him apart, however, is the fact that his deep expertise covers a huge territory spanning both Orange County and Los Angeles, and more importantly his nuanced understanding of micro-market dynamics - this is key because in Southern California, only a few blocks can make an enormous difference in pricing and appeal. Briant goes above and beyond when marketing your property and does not mind spending a lot of time holding Open Houses to ensure you find a great Buyer for your home.
Briant spent an enormous amount of time and effort marketing my property and helped me navigate a market that was becoming tougher for Sellers by the day. He ended up getting me multiple offers and offered invaluable advice on selecting the best one so that we could close on the first try when so many other properties were falling out of escrow. If you are in the real estate market in Southern California, give Briant's services serious consideration and you will not regret it. This comes from a very, picky Seller who wanted a Realtor and not just a Listing Agent. 2022