Fierce advocates, transparent guidance, and proven results in LA real estate.
Dear LA Real Estate Team - Compass is a Los Angeles real estate agency at 5715 N Figueroa St Suite 200. Praised for professionalism, transparency, and strategic planning, the team helps buyers and sellers in NELA and Silver Lake. Reviews highlight fierce advocacy, market knowledge, attentive service, and a low-fee structure that supports smooth, successful closings.
5715 N Figueroa St Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA
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Expert guidance for purchasing residential properties, including market analysis, negotiation, and closing support tailored to first-time buyers and families.
Comprehensive selling solutions with strategic marketing, open house management, and transparent processes to maximize property value and speed of sale.
Personalized advice on market trends, neighborhood insights, and investment strategies to help clients make informed decisions.
Fierce representation during negotiations to secure favorable terms and protect client interests throughout the transaction.
Assistance with inspections, paperwork, and escrow tasks to ensure a smooth and stress-free closing process.
Insider knowledge on family-friendly areas, schools, and community amenities to find the perfect home for growing families.
Overall rating
Samantha L
Hope did a phenomenal job helping us buy our dream home. We were on our honeymoon during escrow (a crazy thing to do) and she took charge of the inspections and other escrow-related tasks so we could unplug. She is organized, a clear communicator, exhibits excellent judgment, and is generally a joy and pleasure to work with.
Shain Fike
A little over six months ago, my wife and I made a decision to sell our house and move closer to family. We decided to go with a nationally recognized company to facilitate the sale of our home. The fee structure was low/reasonable and the interactions with the agent were easy and straight forward. Unfortunately, our listing agent was unsuccessful in getting people in the door and closing the sale. We decided to regroup and considered using the property as a rental once the home was pulled from the market. We received a lot of solicitations from different agents and companies once we pulled the listing. None of them seemed legitimate, except one; Kevin and Joanna with Dear LA Real Estate - Compass. From the moment we invited them in to our home to discuss the potential sale, we knew things were different than our first attempt. Their level of professionalism, understanding and transparency was proven as they brought in 10 times more potential buyers than our first listing agent. The level of care, strategic planning and attention to detail they demonstrated was exceptional. Due to their efforts, we were successful in closing the sale of our house very quickly. We are very grateful we had the opportunity to connect with Kevin and Joanna. To anyone interested in selling their property, we highly recommend their services.
Danielle Lawless
I cannot recommend Joanna and Dear LA highly enough. Joanna helped us buy our home, and working with her was one of the best decisions we made in the entire process. Joanna is incredibly smart, assertive when it matters most, and an absolute whiz when it comes to real estate, especially in the NELA and Silver Lake areas. What sets Joanna apart is how fiercely she fights for her clients. She's strategic, knowledgeable, and always several steps ahead. She knows this market inside and out, and her expertise gave us tremendous confidence throughout what could have been a stressful experience. Beyond her professional prowess, Joanna is also a mom who truly understands what families need. She knows the best streets for kids, the most family-friendly neighborhoods, and all the insider details that you won't find on a listing. Even after we closed, she's continued to be an incredible resource with tips and recommendations. If you're looking for someone who will work tirelessly on your behalf and genuinely care about finding you the right home, Joanna is your person.
Joseph Masco
Alex Halenda and the Dear LA team were truly the best! She made the experience of buying a first time home easy and stress-free. My wife and I were looking for a place to support a growing family and Alex was always 100% present with listings, great ideas, and an enthusiasm for the process. We were afraid working with a realtor would be a challenging and stressful process, but Alex was there for us every step of the way. She never pushed us towards something we weren’t sure of and she was always transparent with what she was thinking. This helped us move past homes that likely would have been a bad fit or cost too much and pointed us in the direction of one that was perfect for our current needs. She made herself fully available to us and was always professional, even when we texted her at random hours with small questions we were unsure of. If you’re ever in need of someone to represent you, whether as a buyer or a seller, you could do no better than Alex!
Josh Finley
Cannot say enough positive things about Dear LA! As first time home buyers looking in NELA we went into the process with no experience and only basic knowledge of the process. Joanna, Brad, and Cyrus helped us every step of the way and explained how everything worked. We were confident that they were always in our corner and looking out for us. They were our fierce advocates during negotiations and helped us get into a beautiful home that we could afford. I also just have to say that they are genuinely wonderful people and a total joy to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend Dear LA if you're looking to purchase!
