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April 2023 by Serena L.
I've worked with Joe and Ana on several real estate transactions, as they've helped me buy/sell my personal homes. I've also worked with them (I'm a real estate Appraiser) on appraisals and they're attentive, easy to work with, and so competent in their work. It's a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend using them for your real estate needs.
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September 2022 by David M.
Joe and Ana have been awesome! I just finished my third transaction with them. Joe is very knowledgeable with everything that is going on in Big Bear. Ana is always on top of the transaction to get things done quickly! I highly recommend them if you're looking for a place in Big Bear!
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August 2022 by A M.
Joe Kovich is AMAZING!!! And I mean AMAZING! He is very friendly, knows his industry and especially knows big Bear which is absolutely something you want in a realtor because it's such a niche market. He and his wife are so thorough and quick with everything and they get the job done swiftly and efficiently. I recommend them to everyone I know and will not use any other realtor up here. They're the best!!!
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November 2020 by Rolland M.
We had the opportunity to work with Joe and Ana on both sides of a transaction. When we were looking for a cabin they did thorough research and helped us identify a great investment property. When we were selling our cabin a few months back, they helped identify a buyer, off market, that provided us the opportunity to not inconvenience our renters. We really appreciate their clear and consistent communication as they always kept us informed of what was going on during escrow. Joe and Ana are experts in the Big Bear market and provided guidance through the entire transaction. I would highly recommend using them and their expertise when buying or selling a property on the mountain as we will again as well.
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November 2020 by Sarah L.
We just closed on a great home in Big Bear Lake this week, represented by Joe and Ana. We had been casually shopping for a couple of years, but when a tenant in another of our rentals gave us notice we decided to sell that place and went into high gear shopping for a replacement property. Five stars is not enough to express how happy we were having Joe and Ana as our agents. They are smart, conscientious, and intensely informed about the intricacies of the Big Bear market. They work fantastically as a team, with Ana following up on my call or email when Joe was caught up in something or out with clients. Upon first meeting we instantly felt at ease and comfortable with Joe, and that confidence only got stronger when we were in the thick of the sale. Ana is lovely and charming, but also a powerhouse who chases down every detail and overlooks nothing. Our particular purchase had some complexities, first because it was a 1031 Exchange transaction, which have stringent restrictions. Coupled with Escrow companies in BB being under a lot of stress due to a very hot market at the time we purchased, we had a rough few days leading up to our closing. Joe and Ana were there for us through it all. Joe has some kind of secret access to back-channels and personal cell numbers, because he made things happen when we couldn't get much motion from the Escrow company ourselves. He even paved the way with a personal contact at the title company to make certain we closed on the right day. They are the ones you want in your corner when things get a little crazy, as sometimes happens in a fast-moving market. We own a beautiful home in Big Bear now thanks to them.
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October 2020 by Andrew C.
We recently purchased a home in Upper Moonridge. We were referred to Joe and Ana by a friend who had worked with them on multiple purchases. Joe and Ana were incredibly responsive throughout the process, usually getting back to us within an hour. They offered pragmatic advice throughout and never tried to oversell or direct out of alignment with our interests. I mentioned to a realtor friend in LA a couple of the choices that Joe made during the offer phase, and she was impressed with his judgment. But I think the best part of working with them was the landing board they provided for becoming a part-time resident of the community of Big Bear, providing tons of information about utilities, restaurants, services, tips and tricks--it felt like having a personal concierge! We intend to work with them again.
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October 2020 by Maria M.
Our friends recommended Joe and Ana about 5 years ago when we decided to buy a second home in big bear. Ana is so sweet and Joe is super knowledgeable, especially with big bear and the rental industry. He was always available when we needed to see homes and very patient and low pressure, which we liked. Fast forward to 5 years later...When we decided to sell that cabin, Joe and Ana were our first choice! Joe knew exactly what to price it at and he had the timing perfect! We ended up getting a bunch of offers and we struggled with picking the "perfect" buyer-it's an emotional process!!. Joe was so patient with us and talked us through it and we could not be happier with how it all went. Thanks Joe and Ana! They will always be our first choice to buy or sell!
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August 2020 by Mindy N.
Joe, Ana and Jamie are an awesome team. We started toying with the idea of getting a cabin in Big Bear years ago and ended up connecting with Joe at that time. He patiently answered any questions I came up with along the way and is very knowledgeable about which areas offer certain features that we were looking for. Our first round of looking, we saw over ten cabins, which was exhausting! But it didn't seem to phase Joe at all, and he seemed happy to patiently allow us to do our browsing. After a few more rounds of searching, we landed on a place that ended up being just the right fit. Joe was always very on top of making sure things were moving along so we could close on time, even during the pandemic. My favorite thing about him is that he is very relaxed and not pushy at all. If a cabin didn't work, he didn't try to make us change our minds just to get a sale - he just kept hunting right along with us. Given that this was a big move for us, I appreciated working with someone as patient as Joe. He was even very tolerant (at least externally!) of our two rather energetic children. We will happily use Joe and Big Bear Team Realty if we are ever in the Big Bear real estate market again. Highly recommend!
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August 2020 by Christopher S.
I feel so lucky to have been blessed with Joe and Ana as our real estate agents in Big Bear. We had a property in the Poet's Corner of Big Bear for 22 years. It reflected pride of ownership and had a great "vintage" cabin look. Unfortunately parking was difficult and the property had 44 stairs to the front door from the street. Joe came to the property and was on time and very clear on what his initial impressions were. He set a recommended purchase price that exceeded my expectations. Even though our cabin was not a high dollar property and we were not planning on purchasing another mountain property, Joe and Ana provided such a high level of service. They are such an amazing team. If Joe was in a meeting or unavailable, Ana was so quick to jump in with a response or address our concerns whether morning or night. We encountered issues with the inspection of our cabin during escrow and Joe was hands on and helped keep the deal moving forward to achieve success. A week after escrow closed, we unexpectedly located a mountain property that we were interested in. I reached out to Joe and he secured a showing for us. We would have made an offer, but Joe mentioned he may have another listing coming up 2 blocks away on the same street. It was exactly what we were looking for and after having a place in Big Bear for 22 years, we know this is our dream property. Thank you so much to Joe and Anna for helping us achieve our mountain dreams. I can now walk to Snow Summit and see my driveway from the slopes and I have Joe and Anna to thank. I would never have been able to make an offer on this property before it hit the market if Joe and Anna had not been my agent.
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February 2020 by Russ L.
We had Joe and Ana list our property Dec. 25, 2019 and escrow closed February 3, 2020. Yes, that's just 5 weeks! We fully expected this to take much longer and I'm not saying everyone will get a cash offer as we did but it's clear these two will do everything they can to sell your property quickly and easily. They responded almost immediately to all our texts and emails and we were selling a property held in 2 separate family trusts so it wasn't a simple situation. Everything was done electronically through docusign and couldn't have been easier. These two rock!
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December 2019 by P R.
Joe did a great job helping me find a cabin with a lake view. He understands the local economy and the price history of each area. Very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile. His wife Ana seems to make everything tick in the background so they have teamwork going for them. Highly recommended.
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October 2019 by Mark L.
My wife and I were in the market for a vacation rental when we found Big Bear Team Realty and were referred to Jaime Page. Since we were from out of town, Jaime offered to show us up to twenty properties in a single day. That's a lot for anyone, but Jaime was willing to accommodate. We drove up the mountain midweek and ended up touring twelve homes. Jaime made the process totally stress free. She didn't pressure us into seeing any specific property, nor did she make us feel awkward about wanting to leave a "no" property quickly. She was completely honest about the good and bad of each property. We found her knowledge of vacation rentals and local ordinance especially helpful in our decision. Eventually, we found a perfect home a short walk from Snow Summit. After a couple days, we called Jaime to make an offer. Once the offer was accepted, Jamie made the whole process from escrow, to inspection and closing as easy as it could be. No pressure, no stress, no crazy negotiations. The whole process was as easy as can be. If you're looking the best agent, we would highly recommend Jaime. She's friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. You won't find a better agent in Big Bear!
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October 2019 by Melanie B.
Can't say enough great stuff about Joe and Ana. They are super responsive and helpful. In fact, I'm not sure we would have gotten this property without their assistance as they went above and beyond. The property came on the market on a Saturday evening and we didn't have availability to get up there to see it the next day. We were pretty certain it was going to be snatched up quickly and Joe offered to go stop by and take some video for us of the inside and the surrounding neighborhood. It was enough to help us decide to go forward. They also helped connect us with local resources that would help us to be able to close quickly. Overall - they are a great duo and so easy to work with! We highly recommend! Thanks for helping to make our dreams of owning a little mountain cabin come true!
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September 2019 by Adoni A.
I had an opportunity to work with Big Bear Team Realty this summer and both Joe and Anna were amazing and a dream real estate agents. I chose them because of their stellar personality and expert knowledge in what they do. They are trustworthy, patient, flexible and extremely accommodating. They have helped me in every aspect of the process. Their extensive and thorough information, has helped me make the best decision. They made the process of buying a cabin fun and easy. They didn't rush me just gave me all the information I needed to make a choice. They even went out of their way to talk to inspectors or ask the right questions since the whole process was new to me. I am truly happy with my new home in Big Bear and so grateful to them!! Thank you so much guys!!
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August 2019 by Jill G.
Joe and Ana are exceptional. They helped us purchase our cabin in 2014 and again in 2019 when we sold it. They are very responsive, understanding and knowledgeable. If we buy another property in Big Bear Lake, we'd happily use their services for a third time. Thanks you guys!
