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January 2024 by Sylvia B.
We had the pleasure of working with David and Cristal when selling our home last fall. We had purchased a new house out of state and wanted to sell our townhouse in Tustin. We met with a few realtors, but decided to hire the Drakes because they are a full service agency with a lot of experience. They had fixed up and sold the home of a family friend in the past, so we knew their work. They suggested a few things like painting and new carpets before we put it on the market. David took care of hiring and overseeing the contractors who did an amazing job. They did all of the work after we had moved out and were living in another state. David's attention to detail is incredible. We were first time sellers and he explained everything well. The place looked beautiful when it was on the market and sold quickly after numerous offers over asking due to Cristal's negotiating skills. We loved our home and were thrilled when a young buyer bought the place and now calls it his home. I would not hesitate to hire the Drakes. They made what could have been a stressful experience a joy.
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November 2023 by Becky L.
I've had the pleasure of working with Cristal and David as both the buyer and the seller. They are very focused on their customer, ethical and very organized. As a buyer client, they found a beautiful and affordable condo for my daughter while satisfying my need for a safe and secure property. When it was time to sell, they managed to complete a 14-day escrow despite HOA roadblocks along the way. It's like getting 2 realtors in one as they each have their own strengths giving their clients the full package. Thank you, David and Cristal. I highly recommend you!
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April 2023 by Mark S.
We interviewed several real estate agents before putting our home on the market here in Fullerton. We were very much impressed by the hands on, attention to detail approach provided by Cristal and David Drake. We had lived in the house for a long time so it was a challenge for us to make the move. The Drakes provided outstanding, truly 5-star service at every step of this journey from preparing the house for sale in a challenging market, marketing the house, through to the close of escrow. We could not be more pleased!If you are looking for realtors to help you sell or buy a home in North Orange County, you won't go wrong choosing the Cristal Drake Real Estate Group.
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February 2023 by Grateful H.
We could not say enough about David and Cristal Drake! We inherited my father's home in December, 2021. After talking with several realtors we contracted with the Drakes. It was definitely the right decision. Cristal walked us through the paperwork, organized an open house which produced 19 offers, and took care of us all the way. David worked on the improvements and deferred maintenance needed to prepare the house to sell. After only two days of the house being on the market we accepted an offer for more than the asking price, no contingencies and a one week escrow! Easy-peasy! The Drakes also sold another house for our family years ago with the same level of success. They are personally warm and friendly and they know what they are doing. We highly recommend them. Steve and Chris Hart
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February 2023 by Nancy K.
We are very thankful and happy to be working with Cristal and David Drake. Both are extremely knowledgeable with current real estate market conditions which has been difficult to navigate on our own. They offer valuable insight on property details and patiently listen and understand our specific needs and concerns during our search. Our dealings with other realtors in the past were unfortunately not pleasant, but Cristal and David are honest and trustworthy making our search much less stressful. We would recommend this team to anyone looking to buy or sell, you will not be sorry!
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December 2022 by Tim Campisi
Cristal and David made selling our late mother’s La Habra home easier than we could have ever imagined. Handling a home sale long distance (we’re in Northern California) was part of our challenge. That the house had sadly fallen into disrepair over the years was the other part of the picture. We were dissatisfied with other highly rated realtors in the area that we interviewed. Even though they may not sell as many houses as the other realtors, when we met with Cristal and David, we immediately felt comfortable and confident in choosing them. They’re a genuinely nice couple who showed themselves to be good working partners with each other as well as with their clients. As we needed to sell the property ‘as-is’, David quickly managed the clean up of the house and property in short order. And once on the market, Cristal provided a smart and wise pricing strategy that ended up bringing multiple competing offers. We couldn’t have asked for more, and happily and highly recommend Cristal and David.
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December 2022 by Jeff D.
I feel like I was in a unique position to buy a house. They helped me navigate it along with the lender. I highly recommend them!
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December 2022 by Jeff Tustin
Cristal and the Drake team guided my family in purchasing a home. They are thorough in there research and alway there with updates and an experienced guiding hand. I recommend The Drake team to my friends and family. Buying and selling a home are big life moments. Trust Cristal to have your back.
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December 2022 by Tim C.
Cristal and David made selling our late mother's La Habra home easier than we could have ever imagined. Handling a home sale long distance (we're in Northern California) was part of our challenge. That the house had sadly fallen into disrepair over the years was the other part of the picture. We were dissatisfied with other highly rated realtors in the area that we interviewed. Even though they may not sell as many houses as the other realtors, when we met with Cristal and David, we immediately felt comfortable and confident in choosing them. They're a genuinely nice couple who showed themselves to be good working partners with each other as well as with their clients. As we needed to sell the property 'as-is', David quickly managed the clean up of the house and property in short order. And once on the market, Cristal provided a smart and wise pricing strategy that ended up bringing multiple competing offers. We couldn't have asked for more, and happily and highly recommend Cristal and David.
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November 2022 by chris holmberg
Cristal and David Drake of Fullerton are a uniquely gifted real estate power couple. They work beautifully in tandem to guide you through what could be a difficult process. They accomplish this feat with excessive professionalism and warm friendship. Our house in Fullerton presented several unusual challenges and I cannot overstate how swiftly and competently the Drakes dealt with each new one.They are worthy of your trust.
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November 2022 by Chris H.
We sold our parent's home in Fullerton with the expert and friendly guidance of what could be the very best real estate couple I have ever heard of: Cristal and David Drake. The competence was demonstrated right off the bat as they tidied and beautified the house and created a gorgeous For Sale video.It would take up too much space to fully describe their thorough and complete daily care of the house. Just know that Cristal and David were there every step of the way, communicating with us and working behind the scenes with their real estate contacts to help us make a very good deal!We continually congratulate ourselves on making this important choice in real estate agents. Cristal and David Drake are trustworthy and exceedingly lovely people!
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August 2022 by Florence L.
Cristal and David sold my parent's house while I lived in a different state. Before the sale, they coordinated everything from the clean out to landscaping to interior renovations. The whole time, they kept me updated. Their attentiveness to detail allowed the sale to go smoothly and my parents are very happy with the results. Thank you!
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May 2022 by Grateful
Thank you for the job you did selling our property in Fullerton which waspart of an estate my husband administers. For various reasons the administration of the trust has been VERY stressful. Under those conditions the selling of the house and all the aspects of that process could have been a nightmare, especially because we live 600 miles away.However, upon signing a listing agreement with you quite a weight wastaken off our shoulders. You knew what we needed and provided it in avery timely way. You oversaw the preparation of the house for sale,including removing all personal property, cleaning, maintaining servicessuch as yard and pool maintenance, ensuring all systems worked to passcasual inspection by potential buyers . You even dealt effectively with bothersome individuals! And, of course, most appreciated was your presentation of a generous offer that fit perfectly our needs considering the condition of the property. The escrow was quick and smooth, everything handled expertly by you.Again, I would like to say that you gave us much needed RELIEF. Thank you!
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April 2022 by Ed Hart
David and Cristal represented us as if we had been lifelong friends! We lost our Dad in December, and then sold his house in April, and they showed deep empathy and love for our family. It was as if we had all been old family friends since childhood. You could shop elsewhere for a realtor team, but why? You are on the site of the best in the business, so save your time and lock in with David and Cristal. You will be so glad you did!
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April 2022 by Ej H.
Our Mom passed away in 2017, and we knew the day would come when Dad would pass, too. That day finally happened in December 2021. With no one in our family realistically able to purchase the home where I grew up (moved there in 1976 with my parents), we faced the inevitable and deeply emotional reality that the only option was to sell the house. David and Cristal expressed tremendous empathy and understanding that this was not just a transaction, but the end of a long era of family gatherings, holidays, kids and grandkids in the pool, 4th of July celebrations, and so much more. They made a very emotional time in our lives a lot easier simply by just understanding and treating our family with respect and understanding. I truly felt like we were being represented by friends who cared about us and loved us. Start by contacting David and Cristal, and just stop there. You will very pleased with the professionalism and care they take. Thank you both for making this tough time in our lives a lot easier!
