Client Testimonials

"I want to thank you for your efforts that enabled the sale of our home in Nellie Gail. Your presentations and marketing strategy were exceptional. Especially noteworthy was your online presentation of our home. The panoramic pictures were dramatic in their impact on potential buyers. I also wanted to thank you for your assistance after the sale in resolving each of the discrepancies raised by the buyers. Again your attention to detail made the difference. Your service was certainly beyond expectation."

Mike Mott, VP Boeing, Nellie Gail Ranch

"Dear Marc, I'm writing to thank you for superb work on finding my new house in Newport Beach. Just as unusual was the meticulous attention to detail demonstrated in your work. You showed energy and dedication during my long search for a home, and you delivered more than I was expecting. "

Dr.Lincoln Davis, Newport Beach

"Jack and I want to send our congratulations on a job well done! You went beyond the call of duty in seeing that the house had the proper appearance for presenting to buyers. It was especially helpful because we were so far away and could not attend to the many details that the house requires. We were confident that you kept activity flowing on the listing and were very satisfied with the manner in which you kept us informed at all times. I have sold real estate in the past for twenty years and know how hard you worked to market the house and close the sale. You even had two other offers that would have been acceptable. Laguna Beach has a special place in our hearts and if ever our business becomes less demanding, we would consider another home there. You will be the first one we will call."

Jeanette Mc Whirter, Laguna Beach

"We've had the enjoyable experience of having Marc Van Alphen work for us. Our experience has been extremely positive on both fronts and can highly recommend him for his professional approach to both endeavors. Marc has painted several of my homes, with particulary high quality work and attention to detail. He also refurbished my factory on several occasions, again with excellent result. Finally, Marc handled the sale of my daughter's home to her great satisfaction in all areas, including speed, price and the way the sale was consummated. Also, his suggestion to alter some aspects of the decor vastly increased the interest of prospective buyers and no doubt support the price asked. It is my pleasure to recommend Marc Van Alphen to you."

John Hall, CEO Rickenbacker Laguna Beach

"Our friends introduced us to Marc as he was successfully selling their home in Laguna Beach. We had been looking for homes over a year but had not found an agent that was enthusiastic about helping us. Marc broke the mold. First he made us feel comfortable and very important. He deftly determined what we needed and called us on new listings within minutes after they were posted. When we visited homes, Marc helped us analyze the pros and cons of each property, revealing potential problems of construction that we would have never noticed alone. Marc was happy to revisit homes with us many times, sometimes for many hours, always prompt, pleasant, and keenly observant. Once we settled on a home, Marc handled the negotiations with remarkable professionalism. His attention to detail was again useful in reviewing the inspections, evaluating circumstances, and making a suitable offer. Marc was always happy lend a hand, moving our clawfoot tub in the pouring rain. We highly recommend Marc Van Alphen in all respects, he is one-of-a-kind."

Shari Cheves, Laguna Beach

"We recently listed our home in Corona Del Mar with Marc, upon recommendation from a friend. I had accepted a position with a company in Florida and would be starting in two weeks. The first meeting with Marc was the day after I contacted him. He came prepared with comps in our neighborhood, and had spoken to several agents about the current inventory. He provided us with a recommended price range, detailing the pros and cons of pricing too high or too low. He documented the improvements we made to the home. He managed the presale setup, such as touch-up painting. He met cleaning and service crews at the house, to verify the work was being done. From a marketing standpoint, he made himself availble for each showing and held open houses during the week and on weekends. Since I was out of town during the sales process, Marc contacted me daily with updates. Within 7 days of being on the market, he secured a final offer at full list price with a 30 day close and received a back-up offer over our list price. After moving out he painted the walls where the movers had nicked. we would highly recommend Marc to anyone looking for an excellent Realtor with a very high attention to detail and good follow-through."

Matt Dean, Corona Del Mar

"Thank you for all of your help in the sale of our Nellie Gail home. The market was a little soft at the time and I am sure the extra effort that you made in helping to prepare the home for sale was critical in attracting buyers. You helped with the decisions of what to update, repaint, etc.. and assisted in locating contractors to do the job. You even met with the workers at the house when we could not be there and made sure the dogs were kept safe and out the way. You secured our home a place on the front page of the newspaper. The overall quality of the marketing was excellent. During the entire process you were in constant communication with us. We greatly appreciate the time you spent with us reviewing offers, Buyer qualifications,etc.. As a result of this attention to details the escrow was very smooth and closed without a hitch. It will be our pleasure to recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."

Duncan and Ellen Prince, Nellie Gail Ranch