"I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience was buying a home with Russell Roney as my agent. I was a first time home buyer who went through a very quick escrow all in the midst of a hectic work schedule. Russell was there for me at every turn, explaining the process, offering advice and wisdom, and walking me through every step. He replied immediately to all my questions, making sure I understood exactly what was going on at all times. He also oversaw all my inspections, so that I was completely at peace that any detail I couldn't see to myself would be taken care of. Russell was so thorough and committed that he even joined me when I signed my loan documents. I would recommend him to anyone who's looking to buy a house." - Cathryn Humphris

"This year, I was blessed enough to buy my first home. I was even luckier that Russell Roney was my agent. I can't imagine what the process would be like with anyone else. To have Russell by your side during the emotional rollercoaster of purchasing your first home is truly a blessing. If you rely on him, he can make the journey practically painless. Russell was with me during the entire home buying process, step-by-step, so that I always knew what to expect. With his experience, intelligence and connection with people, he knew how to predict possible problems and solve them before they mushroomed into a gigantic headache. And if someone didn't respond to me quickly, a single phone call from Russell and things became magically easier. When I was nervous about putting in an offer, Russell was always available to talk over endless strategies. I can't count the number of times we discussed "If the seller does X, we'll do Y", or the e-mails he would return at 5am. It was because of him that I got such an incredible price on my new home. Most importantly, Russell wanted what was best for me. He NEVER pressured me to make a decision. His philosophy is to help you find a place to call home. And once you've decided what you want, he will work tirelessly to get you your heart's desire. Russell not only negotiated my price and made sure closing was smooth, but he also helped me take measurements of my new apartment and gave advice on lighting and furniture. To anyone who is looking for a home, Russell is the only one to speak to." - Jean Yang

"Russell is the best realtor I have ever worked with. He was always available he and addressed all my concerns in a timely manner.He is very patient and super professional. He is someone that any seller or buyer would be lucky to land as their agent." - Carol James

"Russell was fantastic, we will recommend him with every chance we get!" - Buyer, Pasadena

"Russell was great to update and advise on every step of the process - even through some hurdles with the other party." - Kenneth Villa, Los Angeles

"Besides being the best Realtor, Russell became more of a friend to me along the home purchasing process. We spent a year together in the journey and I could not have asked for someone better to guide and assist me with my first purchase!" - Deena Roberts, Los Angeles

"Russell is excellent at his job. He gets to know you, is low pressure, and is incredibly patience. It took nearly a year to find our place plus a painful 3 month escrow that we wouldn't have made it out of without him. He is incredibly responsive and always reachable. I feel lucky to have stumbled across ZipRealty and Russell. He is a great Realtor and a great guy." - Buyer, Los Angeles

" As a first-time home buyer, I was very apprehensive about the whole process. However, the first time I met Russell it was clear that I would be in good hands. Aside from being a friendly and warm person, Russell genuinely tried to understand my needs and desires for a future home. Additionally, I was trying to purchase a place before the start of my upcoming grad school year, which added a sense of urgency to the whole process. Russell was very obliging and went out of his way to work with my hectic search schedule. His efficiency and expertise in the field of real estate not only make him a great Realtor but also a trustworthy confidant throughout the stressful home buying process. I highly recommend Russell to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, concerned and dependable Realtor!" - Iroshini Perera

"Russell was competent, prepared and a pleasure to work with." - Buyer

"Russell supported by activities for months while I tried to train myself to new prices, new locations at a time when the market was uninterpretable. It was Russell's experience that proved most helpful for me and most useful to maintaining my confidence that I could purchase a new home closer to my downtown work location. We were involved with several short sales that never matured, but these were seller problems. I also went into escrow on one home until the owners refused to make even mandated repairs mandated, let alone consider the City of Monterrey Park's hill side mitigation plan that affected the property. I thought after months of searching Russell might be prone to "looking at the reasons why I should stay in escrow". Again, to his credit, and to building my confidence in him, he immediately and completely supported my rejection of this property. I never heard "I can't" from him. I got good advice--not a direction for me to act, but parameters I should consider in reaching a decision. This level of support, his long-term experience and the confidence I had in him from my work with him over almost 8 months were most helpful to me finally closing on my new home. Here again, he went well beyond the pale to help get the loan documents moving and keeping them on track with Dean Wong, and while Dean does not work for Zip, he made a great partner for me and Russell. The two of them were able to save me from some real problems with a poor performing escrow company called Stewart Escrow. So despite external obstacles, Russell did a magnificent job--looking out exclusively for my interests, which made me a very happy buyer." - Malcolm Snead

"I'm thoroughly impressed with Russell's talents as an agent. He helped me clarify exactly what I was (and what I wasn't) looking for in a condo. He researched locations I asked about and came back with extensive info about everything. He also pointed me towards several places I might not have otherwise noticed, one of which was the place I wound up buying. He negotiated an unbelievable deal on my behalf. In the final weeks, after escrow had opened, he was in touch with me several times a week, to make sure I understood every step of the process. He essentially held my hand throughout -- which was a relief to me; knew close to nothing about buying a home before meeting him. More than any of these things, I'm glad I was paired up with Russell because I genuinely like him as a person. He's articulate and polite. He's friendly and he's really funny. The condo I've chosen to purchase is located in the same building as Russell's. I look forward to seeing him around the Barker Block. It's been a pleasure meeting him." - Marc Gasway

"I have to say that foreclosures are a pretty tough transaction. Reason being, you're purchasing a home from a from a bank and not the actual previous home owner. Being that this is my first time as a home buyer I was confused with all the paperwork and had plenty of questions. Russell helped me with all my questions and was there every step of the way." - Alex Garcia Garcia

"Russell went over and beyond in every capacity. This was our first home and Russell put us at ease with his professionalism, courtesy and compassion." - Jovanna Pinto

"Russell was extremely helpful and very dedicated. We would recommend him to anyone who's buying or selling a home!" - Buyer, Los Angeles

"We were impressed by his professionalism and promptness. He was also very punctual and covered all the details of the sale. It was a treat have him as our agent. If I sell any of my houses, we will have him help us again. I trust him." - Maria Sotelo, Los Angeles

"Russell gracefully managed a complex transaction to a profitable conclusion. He also sold our place in 7 days!" - Carter Reedy, Los Angeles

"He is knowledgeable, honest, truthful and patient and I felt he was completely covering my back at all times especially when the developer decided to cancel my contract after a deposit had been made and accepted. An investor saw the unit after I had made my deposit and decided the premier space in the building should be a sales office, not a residence. Russell's skill in dealing with the Kor Development Group saved this transaction and Unit 103 became my home instead of a KOR sales office." - Bob Levinson

"We knew selling our loft during a somewhat uncertain real estate market, while living there with a baby and two dogs, would not be an easy feat. Russell was very accommodating of our schedules when it came to showings and kept us updated on the feedback of potential buyers. Much to our surprise, he sold our home in 45 days! Escrow was so smooth and easy that I can't believe we've already closed! Russell is so professional, hard working and really an excellent Realtor...we couldn't have asked for anything more!" - Cori Flaherty, Los Angeles

"I had been vaguely considering selling our house, and buying another. Surfing the net one night I'd come across the Zip website and filled out the registration form. The next day a Russell Roney contacted me. Although on the defensive immediately (cautious of the telephone salesman) I set an appointment for a meeting with him to discuss my situation, making sure to tell him 'if I don't like you, then I can walk away right?' He assured me I could. But when I met him the next day I knew there would be no walking away... ever. Russell has been nothing but charming, confident, knowledgeable, understanding, professional, insightful, delightful, funny... I could go on forever. Since our meeting I have bought, sold, and as I write this I find myself considering another purchase. Why? Because with Russell it is so easy. He goes out of his way to make sure every transaction goes smoothly. He is nothing but professional and gives you all the information you need, all of the time. I can not recommend him more highly. His attention to detail is uncanny, his phone manner alluring, his ability to take control and win over a situation a delight to observe. I always trusted him, and in that have felt a sense of calm in the craziness that is buying and selling. Russel goes the extra mile; he really cares. Whether it be lighting the candles before an open house or watering my thirsty lawn on a hot summer day before a showing, Russell lives, loves and breathes real estate. A seller or a buyer? You could not find your selves in better hands. I thank you Zip Reality for introducing me to a very special person who happens to be a fantastic Real Estate agent." - Vicky Deger

"Russell maintain his professionalism throughout the transaction even though sellers agent wass very un-responsive.." - Buyer, Los Angeles

"I listed my home with Russell just as the market took a down-turn and the sub-prime fiasco hit. It was a very difficult time to be selling property. Russell was tenacious about his attention to every detail regarding this sale. I was also quite impressed each and every time I was around to witness his interaction with potential buyers. He is a man of style and class who is very comfortable in his own skin. He has represented me in the purchase of a new residence recently and I was equally impressed by his performance on that side of the fence as well. I look forward to having an opportunity to recommend Russell to friends and business acquaintances." - Bob Levinson