John Hathorn is a committed and trustworthy partner. We have worked with him several times and with his help have even sold one of our new constructions for our full asking price before it even hit the market. (Most recently he sold our listing that another agency couldn’t seem to sell).He is involved every step of the way and his team is always very hands on. The proximity of his Westside office to most of our construction projects always makes everyone readily available which is key with new construction. Besides that, John has style, charisma, energy and attention to detail, a great combination in a realtor. His calm nature and strategic approach puts me at ease knowing he is managing my real estate transactions.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Well that was easy! John Hathorn, Morgan Hathorn and their Pence Hathorn Silver team helped me sell my Santa Monica condo for top dollar with minimal hassle…during a pandemic! They were able to obtain and negotiate multiple offers and we closed escrow in just two weeks. Since I live out of state, they even managed to arrange so that I did not need to deal with moving out my furniture. With the Covid-19 situation, I really didn’t know what to expect, but I never thought the whole process would be wrapped up in less than a month! I am more than happy to recommend John and Morgan Hathorn to anyone looking to buy or sell!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We called John over two years ago when we were just beginning to consider selling our home. Though we weren’t quite ready at the time, we were sold on John from the first meeting. John probably never expected us to take so long, yet he remained patient, helpful, and reassuring. He was incredibly skilled at the balancing of making us feel that he was there if we needed him without ever being pestering or overbearing. John has a very easy-going style, though it is clear that there is strategy and intensity in his mission to outsell the competition and honestly represent you. His energy is always upbeat, positive and his sense of humor a treasure. His caring and attention to detail were not only greatly appreciated but tremendously calming. John’s Pence, Hathorn, Silver partners and staff are all worthy of their own glowing review. Each are experts in what they do, and every interaction was friendly, informative and encouraging. They are true collaborators, making you feel secure that you really do have a team behind you. We were under a bit of pressure to close on our new home in Malibu, and nervous that there were several competing homes for sale within blocks. John and his team arranged beautiful photography that perfectly captured the charm of our home and a plan that was flawlessly executed. Right on schedule, PHS generated multiple offers that were in excess of our asking price. John was once again invaluable in guiding us on making the right choice in selecting our ultimate buyers. From the first phone call (two years earlier) through the closing of Escrow we received Four Season’s customer service. Without hesitation, I recommend John and the team. You will find yourself missing every one of them. Simply stated, John Hathorn is beyond reproach.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
It can be daunting to sell a property, let alone your childhood family home. When it came time to hire a realtor, there was no doubt I would hire John Hathorn and his team as he had sold my grandmother’s home several decades earlier and my parents loved John! Over the years he was always helpful to my mom and dad and advised them on all real estate matters. This year John helped guide me though the probate sale process and made the whole transaction as easy as possible. John was able to predict how the market would react to the home. We received multiple offers, just as John said we would, and he provided insight helping us to select the right Buyer for the house (we had many offers to choose from!). Escrow closed on time and for a price that exceeded our expectations. Choosing John was definitely the right decision and I’m truly grateful for him making this process as easy as possible!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
John Hathorn and his colleagues knocked it outta the park for us! When my family decided it was time to sell my parent’s home, we put a team together that included John. He created a plan that would allow us to sell the mostly original 90 year old house without having to worry about inspections or dreaded Buyer renegotiations or disagreements during escrow. The strategy gave us the peace of mind that we wanted and after a 2 week marketing period (that included a cover photo and a feature story in a widely read magazine), we were delighted to receive 10 purchase offers. We were able to close the escrow in just 8 days at a sale price that we were all very happy with. Pence Hathorn Silver provided A+ service from beginning to end. If you are looking to buy, sell or lease a property I highly recommend calling John - even if only for a second opinion, you will be glad you did.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We had the pleasure of working with John Hathorn in selling our Duplex in Santa Monica earlier this year. It was a complicated property to sell, but John and his team worked diligently until they found the right buyer. John is a seasoned professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. Most importantly, he earned our trust. We've already recommended him to friends and family and will continue to do so for years to come.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We are happy to recommend John Hathorn of Pence Hathorn Silver to anyone that might want to sell a home on the Westside. Initially, we were concerned that with the Stay at Home order in place due to Covid-19, we might have some difficulty getting a property sold and closed this year. We scheduled a Zoom call with John, he listened to and addressed our concerns, then we scheduled a quick meeting at the property where we collaborated on a plan that made sense to us all. It was fortunate that around this time real estate sales were designated an "essential service” so that sales could be conducted. John and his team went to work quickly to bring the house on the market and after a 1-week marketing period, Pence Hathorn Silver was able to generate multiple offers. The home was listed, sold and closed within 3 weeks and obviously, we highly recommend John Hathorn of Pence Hathorn Silver.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
John and his partners have been so incredible to work with. He is up to date on the all the on and ‘off the market’ properties and opportunities. Both my brothers and my sister have had John represent us in multiple purchase and sales buying and selling properties for the last couple of years. He is our official family realtor! He is so precise and personable when it comes to your wants and needs. John and everyone at Pence Hathorn Silver / Partners Trust are so on top of things and responsive when it comes to this lengthy and complicated process. John and his team is the only way to go for finding and/or selling a home!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We have worked with many realtors, and I am confident in stating that John's years of experience and track record of successful transactions really set him apart. John saw the unique magic and beauty in our house and in the process we fell back in love with the home and decided not to sell. We ended up leasing it out for a couple of years instead. In that time John continued to consult us and once we were ready to commit he brought it to market it and executed the sale in a way that nobody else would have had the creativity to do. We ended up selling the home $400,000 over asking. I knew from the moment I met him he was the only person who could handle the sale of this special house with the kind of attention to detail it deserved. He is kind and patient and really smart. He made us feel comfortable that everything was under control and taken care of when our buyer’s lender needed more time to fund. We recommend John for all Real Estate needs.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
John Hathorn is a professional in every sense of the word. A professional is defined as a person with great technical expertise in a given field, who conforms to high ethical standards and who exhibits a courteous, conscientious and business-like manner in carrying out his job. We would add to this definition an additional characteristic: a person who cares about and cares for the people he undertakes to serve. John Hathorn helped us sell our home of 40 years. He did so with consummate skill and diligence and heart. In the process, he showed that he cared. In our view, John is truly a professional.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Brett looked after me like family, really. He pointed me to top inspectors for every concern I had and helped me get the price I had negotiated on the house reduced by 8.5%, which is unheard of. My banker actually called to say he had never seen such a reduction before. Brett told me which inspectors I should not let the seller use and why. He taught me so much about the process. Brett's a good guy and his involvement helped me get the perfect house for my family. It was a great experience after years of my working with other brokers and never finding the right house. I tell all my friends about Brett and they all come back to thank me.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Brett is a real professional. He has a strong background in finance, perfect knowledge of the area and of the process. In addition, his easy going attitude and smart negotiation skills make him amazing to work with.He sold my place in 2 weeks, all cash, over asking, while I was out of the country on vacation!!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
From the moment I met Brett, I knew I was in good hands. He made selling my condo a very positive experience. The office staff is caring and extremely responsive.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Brett is like no other. He sold my home in Hancock Park with the utmost attention to detail and was incredibly professional. I could not have asked for a better experience. If you are looking to get business done in an honest manner, look no further. He set a goal and achieved it. A+++… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
I recently used Brett to sell my luxury condo. He far exceeded all of my expectations. Not only did he get me well above asking, but I found his honesty, professionalism and kind attitude to be very refreshing. He had expansive relationships and was able to bring my home to market with all of the right tools. The photos, open houses and advertising were nothing short of excellent. In a town riddled with mediocre agents, Brett is cream of the crop. I could not suggest him more strongly. Thanks Brett!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Our experience with Brett was really great! He helped us in selling our house and in buying a new one...4 times already.He is a remarkable professional and we would ABSOLUTELY use Brett again and again.We recommend him to anyone who wants to have a great person looking out for them during this challenging and exciting process.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Brett was so very professional in his dealings with us. He had several buyers for us to consider within a week of the start of the listing. We followed his recommendation as to which buyer was the best one to consider was flawless. Our deal closed in 30 days and all went according to plan.
We feel very confident in recommending Brett.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Coming from out of State, we knew we wanted to be near the beach but, we knew so little about the areas. Brett Silver, having grown up in the area, knew the right places to show us and made the process smooth and informative. Whenever we had a question or concern, Brett was available to answer and make suggestions. His knowledge of the LA market was invaluable to our search and we couldn't be happier with the end result. We even spent less $$ than we intended. We would recommend Brett Silver to anyone who asks, and already have..… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
All I can say is WOW. Brett really made my first home buying experience a breeze. I had been relocated for work from the East Coast and was dreading the process of dealing with a Realtor who only wanted their commission and to move on. Brett really took the time to understand my needs and wants and worked hard at finding me the perfect property that checked all of the boxes. After a short three weeks we had found my dream home in Santa Monica. The closing process was extremely well organized and expedient thanks to Brett. I am now settled in my new home and could not be happier. Thank you, Brett!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Brett was all I could ask for in an agent. Listed and sold our condo in Santa Monica while providing us the most ease. He handled everything from start to finish and prevented and reduced any problems we might have had. He is very honest, straight forward, and does as promised and follows through. He is there when you need him, very reliable, and this is why I will pick Brett again.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Charles is the best. He has all the insider information on Santa Monica Real estate. He knows what is available and also knows what is going to be available. He is great and finding deals and assessing property values.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We had a great experience with Shann Silver. She was always available when needed. Shann always did her best in helping us in regards to paper work with selling the house. She even helped us find a agent to represents us out of state. If we had any questions she would always help. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an realestate agent. She is service with a smile!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
As a first time buyer, Shann was patient and extremely knowledgable. She was responsive and always returned my calls promptly. She was in constant contact with me on any new leads.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Shann is highly dedicated, extremely knowledgable and passionate about her job which are the most important qualities as a realtor. She listens to what the client wants and gives 200% to making sure they're satisfied. She prides herself on Paying close attention to the changes in real estate and presenting her clients with all opportunities that may be of interest. I commend her for always going the extra mile. I would refer her to anyone looking to buy a home.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Shann's professionalism and marketplace knowledge is extensive. She has been instrumental in readying the condo to put on the market with suggestions that will be tangible and others that have saved money. The proposal was thorough and impressive as well as her attention to area comps.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Shann is a fantastic real estate agent who knows the market very well. I listed my condo with Shann because she's honest, hardworking, and always available to answer my questions or concerns. Shann pays attention to every detail and she follows up on everything in a timely manner. I highly recommend Shann Silver!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Shann Silver is an absolute professional. Her knowledge of the market is superb. She believes in a marketing strategy that is second to none. She is also on top of every phone call, question, appointment and anything else that needs to be handled. She has a relationship with all parties involved such as escrow and title that makes things flow very easily. And that's just the professional side. Shann is also very personable, with a very likable and easy going attitude. Shann had our home sold in less than one week for over list price. I would highly recommend her for any real estate transaction. She is the absolute best. Thanks Shann!!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Shann was very patient with my wife and I who were very specific with our needs and requirements for our house. She was quick to get back to us and respond to our request. I will be using her for my next sell and purchase.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Shann Silver is a very service-oriented professional. She provides a higher level of service than what I have received from other agents in the four other transactions I have done over the years. She found us a buyer before we even listed the home for a price in excess of what we intended to list it for. She was very helpful with the numerous details of the contract, escrow, and inspection. She did everything we asked with a smile. She returns all calls and emails promptly and cheerfully. She grew up in a respected West Side real estate family and is very knowledgeable on residential real estate transactions. She earned our complete trust. She is warm, friendly, and a pleasure to do business with.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We found Shann to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, and quite creative with bringing our house to market, helping us to navigate the process of selling, and bringing us a great conclusion under a somewhat challenging economy.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
It was a real pleasure working with Shann. She made the whole process simple, transparent and smooth with her professionalism and integrity.Thank You Shann!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Loraine is the best -- super experienced, deeply knowledgeable about Santa Monica & its environs, and great at getting you from offer (or listing) through close, despite the inevitable unexpected. I wouldn't use anybody else if I were buying or selling in Santa Monic.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Lorraine has assisted my wife and me in the purchase of every property we have bought in Santa Monica. Her knowledge of the marketplace is unmatched. She is thoughtful and thorough-her attention to detail unmatched. I wouldn't think of buying a property here without her.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Loraine is extremely knowledgable and is very pleasant. She sold my sister's house in Santa Monica and helped me purchase a lot in Santa Monica. I recommend her highly!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Loraine is an exceptional real estate professional. Her focus on detail, hard work and integrity resulted in 2 successful transactions for me.Loraine also has a team that support her with the many stages of a real estate transaction from start to finish. No matter the challenges along the way, Loraine is a problem solver and with Loraine's guidance and advice my concurrent home sale and purchase closed in a timely way.I highly recommend Loraine Silver and Pence Hathorn Silver.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
I've know Loraine Silver for over 30 years, utilized her services several times. Most recently we just closed escrow two months ago. She has always been most professional in her demeanor and exceptionally knowledgeable of the real estate in her area, as well as the general goings on in the neighborhood and nearby businesses. She responds to calls or emails very quickly with easily understandable answers and great information. She and her team have helped me immensely through the offer and counter offer phases as well as the escrow with ease and efficiency as well as helpful suggestions. I think she is just a great realtor and a wonderful human being in every aspect.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Loraine and her team both sold my former home and negotiated the purchase of my new home. She is a delight to work with and I have the utmost confidence in recommending her to anyone looking for expertise and integrity in the purchase or sale of their home.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Esther and Keith are very honest, responsible, caring, and extremely helpful for all aspects of making the house ready for sale. Very nice and gentle to buyers as well as to sellers. Always available for responding to your questions or needs. Very knowledgeable about legal aspect of real estate issues regarding selling or buying.They are your friends not just a broker or agent.It is pleasure to work with them for their outstanding help and services.Manijeh Nikakhtar, MD, MPH,FACFEI, CME,CHSCertified Medical Forensic examiner,Certified in Homeland Security… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
During Summer of 2016 we were looking around the west-side of LA area for a property to buy. We had an experienced realtor assisting us who was very familiar with the area an the market at that moment. In an independent visiting to one property in Westchester, we met Esther who was responsible of the showing. It was an immediate connection, right there!! Esther was very supportive and knowledgeable, informed and empathic to our housing hunting inexperience and first-home-buyer's panic.Immediately my wife and I decided to work with Esther on our new house quest. That was the best decision we made, we started looking around at properties Esther brought to our attention. She was very active and took her time in learning and understanding our strength and weaknesses, dreams and taste for what we wanted for our first home. Esther and Keith were very professional, they advised us with the financial aspect of buying a property as well as many other details involved. They were very patient explaining and guiding us through the process. All in all, it was a pleasure to be assisted by them for the purchase of our first home.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Keith and Esther were the best thing to have happened to us during our first home buying experience. As a first time buyer we had sometimes conflicting and confused requirements, a uniquely inflexible timeline and lots of unknowns. Still, at the end of it, if I can think back and feel that I was always under control and I took the best decision under the circumstances then it's thanks in a large part to Keith and Esther. They had a way of never putting any pressure on us but always guiding us towards our good subtly, with never a you-are-wasting-our-time air around them. They were always available and responsive and when I say "always" it usually meant later than 9-10pm for them. Since we were out of state they coordinated everything for us - from inspections to driving me around open houses to even our loan and escrow processing. They followed up with our lenders quite diligently when the process was being delayed a bit. We started out buying a home and in the process have won us good friends. I would recommend Keith and Esther in a heartbeat to anyone willing to take our opinion.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
We cannot recommend Keith and Esther more highly. They worked a miracle - they were able to negotiate a good-sized, completely move-in ready first home for us for $370k in Los Angeles within a 20-minute commute to each of our jobs. We had very specific parameters for price (we had a lower budget for Los Angeles), location, condition, stand-alone home, number of rooms (3+), size and yard. Keith and Esther respected our desires and used their expertise and professionalism to get us exactly what we wanted. I think they work 24/7. They constantly emailed, texted and called and became good friends to us. It felt like we were their only client. They built good, tactful relationships with the seller, listing agent and all parties involved, so that the escrow process went very smoothly - an area where other realtors can fail. We would not have our new home without Keith and Esther.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Keith Hickman found us our first home! Keith reached out to me when I started inquiring on Zillow about properties in Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, and Glendale. I let him know what we were looking for in a home and he came up with listings he thought we would be interested in.He got us appointments and met up with us on the hottest day of the year to look at places. Keith and Esther made the whole home buying experience much easier than it could have been. They always got back to me almost immediately. Always reliable. Always honest. I never felt like they wanted me to overbid or felt pressure in ANY WAY to go for something I didn't want.There were A LOT of negotiations to be done with our purchase and it was nice to be able to count on them to make sure we were getting a fair deal. I HIGHLY recommend Keith and Esther Hickman!!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Esther is an awesome real estate agent, she is experienced, intuitive, very knowledgable and professional. She has a good sense about what you want and tailors everything to you. She helped us sell our house and I’m convinced we got well over asking because of her expertise. The process was relatively painless, she has great contacts (cleaners, stagers, photography, etc) and she arranged all the things that needed to be done to get the house ready to show. She was present for everything, no one was in your house without her (or someone on her team) being there. But the real value is once the offers start rolling in, and you have to delicately negotiate with all the buyers, that’s where Esther really shines. She knows what to do to get the best (and most amicable) outcomes. Esther is really on top of it and has a great team working with her. She is also lovely to work with, not pushy --she doesn't pressure you at all. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Esther is very professional and proactive. She gets things done quickly and is responsive to all questions and seeks legal advice when needed. She always has her clients best interest at hand. For example, after we completed our home inspection, Esther suggested we hire certified professionals to further investigate the findings of the home inspector. At first, we were reluctant because of the cost involved. Esther explained how important it was for us to know what we were buying and that doing these additional inspections would give of peace of mind. Thankfully we did! The inspections revealed that the house we were about to buy had over $50,000 in imminent repairs!!! We were able to negotiate with the sellers and purchased our dream home at a price that was fair. Esther saved us thousands of dollars and years of headaches as new homeowners. We knew exactly what we were buying and were at peace with our purchase!We hightly recommend Esther. Please consider her for your next purchase or sale. You will be glad you did!!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Esther and Keith Hickman helped in every way possible when I was looking at homes recently. I recommend them highly to anyone looking to buy a new home! You will not regret it. Both of them are extremely responsive and knew exactly what I was looking for when I asked.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Esther was my agent when I purchased my home in Brooklyn 5 years ago. She was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and extremely accessible. We had a few tricky twists and turns with buying from the sponsor and she always calmly helped me to navigate the complexity of the situation. She is a lovely, intelligent, and genuine individual and I would highly recommend her as your future agent!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Esther helped my sell one apartment and buy another one. On the one I sold, she was great in staging the apartment, getting a ton of foot traffic in the door and walking me through the sales process. She was able to get me the price that I was looking for in a short amount of time. When she helped me buy an apartment, she was very patient as she showed me a number of apartments over several months until I found the one that was perfect. I would highly recommend Esther to list or help you find a home.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Danielle is amazing. My wife and I wanted to look specifically in the canals and other areas of Venice. She was super knowledgeable about everything from which houses had specific sun exposure we were looking for like front and side setbacks, height restrictions and other things we needed to find out about (for anticipated) construction. She was always able to give us the information we wanted to make very informed decisions. Could not have been more helpful to assist us to make the right decisions in the process. Would not hesitate to recommend Danielle.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Danielle always kept us feeling we were in good hands as first time home buyers. Her knowledge, experience, and presence left us feeling very taken care of. From the moment you meet her, you'll quickly understand you're working with a professional who cares about you on a human level, not just another client. Lots of respect for Danielle!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
Danielle was a great agent when my roommates were looking to quickly move on an apartment we really liked. She kept us in the loop during the application process and was quick to respond and help with any questions we had. She also kept in contact after we signed the lease to ensure our move-in was going smoothly. No complaints!… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
My husband and I worked with Danielle to purchase our first home and really can’t say enough good things about her. She is knowledgeable, approachable, personable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with her time (including mornings, evenings, and weekends over the course of several months). She answered every question and explained every form and every part of the process clearly and thoroughly. Buying a home in this market is challenging, but working with Danielle made it as painless and straightforward as possible. We highly recommend her.… [Read full reviews on Zillow]
