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Redfin Principal Agent
Stuart Gavan
All Reviews
All2024 (9 Homes)
5.0
Stuart was a wonderful agent to work with. He was a great communicator & kept us well informed every step of the way. He was quick to respond and a very positive person. I would recommend Stuart & Redfin to anyone!
Condo buyer closed Nov '24
2013 Via Mariposa West Unit D, Laguna Woods, CA
2013 Via Mariposa West Unit D, Laguna Woods, CA
$410K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1075 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Excellent realtor and terrific results. Very thorough.
5.0
Very professional an efficient. Top notch skilled service and results.
House seller closed Aug '24
30512 Via Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
30512 Via Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$1.7M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2390 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was incredibly patient, very responsive, and took great care of us through our FTHO buying experience.
House buyer closed Jul '24
691 Jasper Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
691 Jasper Street, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
$1.24M • New construction
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jul '24
19461 Jasper Hill Rd, Lake Forest, CA
19461 Jasper Hill Rd, Lake Forest, CA
$2.26M • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3109 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
The best realtor we have ever worked with in either selling or buying a home. Professional, knowledgeable and incredibly nice to work with.
House seller closed Jul '24
300 Vista Trucha, Newport Beach, CA
300 Vista Trucha, Newport Beach, CA
$1.99M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1849 Sq. Ft. • New construction
5.0
I highly recommend Stuart from Redfin if you're looking for a real estate agent. Stuart was patient and knowledgeable, guiding us through every step of buying our home. He remained calm and collected during the tough times and always had a strategy ready to address any challenges. We really appreciated his steady guidance and feel lucky to have had his support. Thanks to Stuart, we navigated the home buying process with much more ease than we expected.
House buyer closed Apr '24
Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA
$1.67M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2141 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo seller closed Mar '24
3493 Monte Hermoso Unit N, Laguna Woods, CA
3493 Monte Hermoso Unit N, Laguna Woods, CA
$695K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1188 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Being part of a team at Redfin allowed Stuart to focus on "the deal" rather than "having to deal" with all the other stuff, like marketing and DocuSigns. Stuart listened to my needs and found the perfect place for me. His direct communication and positive vibe made working through the details a pleasure. He even recommended an insurance agency who I ended up using. I felt supported the whole time, even over the holidays. I love my new place. Thanks Stuart and thanks to the whole Redfin team.
Condo buyer closed Jan '24
411 Avenida Castilla Unit B, Laguna Woods, CA
411 Avenida Castilla Unit B, Laguna Woods, CA
$580K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 970 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
2023 (12 Homes)
5.0
Exceptional knowledge and professionalism. Really great to work with, offering sage guidance in both buying and selling property
4.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo seller closed Sep '23
Laguna Woods, CA
Laguna Woods, CA
$455K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1010 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jun '23
30 Baliza Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
30 Baliza Rd, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
$1.78M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3027 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart is very knowledgeable and helpful. This was our second time working with him and he makes everything run very smoothly.
House seller closed Jun '23
22091 Cosala, Mission Viejo, CA
22091 Cosala, Mission Viejo, CA
$1.08M • 2 Bed, 1.75 Bath, 1748 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is incomparable. He was an excellent listener, supported us beautifully and very professionally. I am constantly very impressed with his responsiveness. He is industrious and determined. He found us our perfect home. Additionally, he represented the sale of our home, and did so masterfully. His expertise, flexibility and attention to detail was very assuring. We consider Stuart a friend of the family and look forward to enjoying a celebratory toast in our brand new home 🥂. We will work with Stuart for all future real estate endeavors. 10/10 recommend.
House seller closed May '23
21062 Shackleford Cir, Huntington Beach, CA
21062 Shackleford Cir, Huntington Beach, CA
$1.38M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1559 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart was there for us for every step of our process of buying our home. Even if the questions may have been asked of him many times before, he was very patient. He has even answered many of our questions after closing. Very great to work with.
House buyer closed Mar '23
6 San Ignacio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
6 San Ignacio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$1.22M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2045 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
This is the second home we have sold with Stuart, and he makes the whole process so easy! He is extremely attentive, pleasant to work with, and goes out of his way for his clients. We couldn't be more pleased!
4.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House seller closed Apr '23
Laguna Woods, CA
Laguna Woods, CA
$420K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 953 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart Gavan was quite the professional during our selling and buying experience with Redfin. Stewart and his associates showed professionalism and skills we have not experienced with previous real estate transactions. Clearly a step above the others with outstanding communication and care. Stewart worked well with the selling of our property relative to offers/counters and showcasing our property as well as coordinating with other agents and when it sold coordinating with the buyers agent, escrow, lenders, termite, appraisal etc. On the purchasing end it was simply the best service as well with Stuart showing expert skill traits, patience, stellar communication and amazing customer service. We so value the character, integrity and trust that exudes from working with Stuart. Simply a... Show More
5.0
Stuart and his associates were simply amazing and professional in every aspect of our selling and buying experience with Redfin. Stuart is the utmost professional and he was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge and expertise was truly valuable during the selling of our home and purchasing our new dream home. Stuart worked well with other agents, escrow, my lender, offers/counters and other related documentation and was truly someone that we valued and trusted during our relationship, experience and transactions. We highly recommend Stuart to anyone looking for an agent with knowledge, skills, integrity, trustworthiness, experience and amazing personable customer service. Stuart is definitely an agent you can count on to get the job done and protect your interests and values.
House buyer closed Apr '23
28145 Espinoza, Mission Viejo, CA
28145 Espinoza, Mission Viejo, CA
$895K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1472 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was pleasure to work with. He is very helpful and very knowledgeable. a very nice realtor.
House buyer closed Feb '23
9581 Olympic Dr, Huntington Beach, CA
9581 Olympic Dr, Huntington Beach, CA
$1.25M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1939 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House seller closed Feb '23
17 El Vado Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
17 El Vado Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$910K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1600 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
2022 (11 Homes)
5.0
Stuart is very knowledgeable and gave recommendations on repairs and quality of the house that were very helpful.
House buyer closed Dec '22
10 Richmond, Laguna Niguel, CA
10 Richmond, Laguna Niguel, CA
$2.1M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2861 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is very knowledgeable, quick to respond all of our questions and concerns. He is the only reason our deal went through. Highly recommend him to everyone.
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Dec '22
Laguna Woods, CA
Laguna Woods, CA
$405K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 953 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House seller closed Nov '22
2 Conifer, Irvine, CA
2 Conifer, Irvine, CA
$2.5M • 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 3301 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Outstanding agent, very professional, knowledgeable and a real pleasure to have him on your side.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
5.0
Stuart is a wonderful agent and we're so glad we found him! Stuart took the time to listen to our needs and concerns and helped us find a home that suited our family just right. Once it was time to submit an offer, Stuart was able to leverage his expertise of the market to get us our home for much less than the seller was asking. We intend to use him for our next transaction and would recommend him to anyone!
House buyer closed Sep '22
17 W Avenida Cornelio, San Clemente, CA
17 W Avenida Cornelio, San Clemente, CA
$1.18M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1447 Sq. Ft.
4.5
Stuart is knowledgeable, personable, makes business-based recommendations, hardworking and an accomplished deal maker. I would certainly use Stuart for my future real estate needs. Good work Stuart!!
Condo seller closed Jul '22
27743 Zircon #104, Mission Viejo, CA
27743 Zircon #104, Mission Viejo, CA
$526K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 780 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was the realtor when we initially purchased this property, and when we decided to sell we immediately got in touch with him. Stuart has proven to be professional, reliable and timely. Were we to purchase property in this area again, Stuart would be our first call. Ginger Huetsch stepped in as Stuart was out of the country and really helped us make the decision to sell and to price the property appropriately. She moved extremely quickly to get our home listed and sold! We’ve had nothing but positive experiences working with both Stuart and Ginger!
House seller closed May '22
2913 Camino Capistrano #30, San Clemente, CA
2913 Camino Capistrano #30, San Clemente, CA
$1.1M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1250 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart Gavan delivered excellent services for both buying and selling.
Condo seller closed Apr '22
184 Tribeca, Irvine, CA
184 Tribeca, Irvine, CA
$1.09M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1929 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart brought his wealth of OC housing market knowledge and negotiation approach to ensure we got the home we wanted! His communication is top-notch, and he is always available to answer questions. I highly recommend Stuart if you're looking to buy your next home!
House buyer closed Mar '22
27862 Abadejo, Mission Viejo, CA
27862 Abadejo, Mission Viejo, CA
$1.22M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1903 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2021 (18 Homes)
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Dec '21
111 Larksong, Irvine, CA
111 Larksong, Irvine, CA
$4.12M • 6 Bed, 6.5 Bath, 5973 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Diligent, professional, great communicator, prompt....truly one of the best agents I have ever encountered in my years of real estate dealings.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Nov '21
Laguna Woods, CA
Laguna Woods, CA
$249K • 2 Bed, 1.75 Bath, 1010 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the potential pros and cons of each home we looked at. That really helped me make the right decision!
Condo buyer closed Nov '21
22291 Vista Verde Dr, Lake Forest, CA
22291 Vista Verde Dr, Lake Forest, CA
$575K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1348 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
As a first time home buyer, I had a fantastic experience with Stuart! He has a wealth of knowledge about the South Orange County market and the real estate industry in general. He was always happy to answer my many questions and provide guidance at decision points.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '21
173 Via Vicini, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
173 Via Vicini, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$738K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1240 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is the reason we were able to purchase our dream home, in our dream location. Without his guidance, strategy, and connections, we would still be on the hunt. Stuart's patience is unmatched, making sure we found exactly what we were looking for. The support didn't end when we found the one, he was a constant presence in helping us close during the escrow process. He made a stressful process smooth sailing, and we couldn't be more grateful.
House buyer closed Oct '21
2220 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA
2220 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA
$926K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 939 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is the man. He knows all the right people to get the sale done fast and effectively. As new buyers we were quite lost but he held our hands and explained it all. He even got us more than we expected from close. This guy is a ninja and will be my go to for all things real estate.
House buyer closed Oct '21
2 Santa Nella, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 Santa Nella, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$1.15M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2870 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
He is an excellent person, very professional, very polite, and always there for your needs on the process to buy your house!
House buyer closed Jul '21
1610 Mayflower Ave, Arcadia, CA
1610 Mayflower Ave, Arcadia, CA
$2.5M • 6 Bed, 7 Bath, 6093 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Amazing person osn and has an insatiable appetite for efficiency.
Condo buyer closed Jul '21
21 Halcyon Ln, Aliso Viejo, CA
21 Halcyon Ln, Aliso Viejo, CA
$920K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1750 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jul '21
23 Chestnut Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA
23 Chestnut Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1822 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
great service and attitude.
Condo buyer closed Jun '21
26701 Quail #78, Laguna Hills, CA
26701 Quail #78, Laguna Hills, CA
$415K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 824 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed May '21
141 Halworth, Irvine, CA
141 Halworth, Irvine, CA
$1.23M • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2432 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was really amazing. As first time home buyers, we had lot of questions, concerns and dilemma about the market. Stuart was really helpful in each and every stage. Here are some positive things about Stuart 1) He was not pushy at all. We have never felt this from Stuart and that's one of the main reason why we love Stuart 2) He showed us a lot of homes during the pandemic time 3) He was always available if you have any questions. During the search he had answered to our questions even in the weekends 4) He understood exactly what we were looking and stood with us until we found the right home 5) His experience was very crucial to make several decisions 6) There was lot of competition during our home hunting, and Stuart was absolutely amazing in keeping us positive and making our... Show More
Condo buyer closed Apr '21
3 Windrose, Aliso Viejo, CA
3 Windrose, Aliso Viejo, CA
$585K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1291 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Apr '21
11 Fayette Cir, Ladera Ranch, CA
11 Fayette Cir, Ladera Ranch, CA
$1.87M • 5 Bed, 5.5 Bath, 4176 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
I have bought and sold homes with Stuart. He is a responsible professional who provides a high level of service.
House seller closed Apr '21
39 Argos, Laguna Niguel, CA
39 Argos, Laguna Niguel, CA
$1.35M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3255 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Very professional. If you had a question he would give you the answer or get back to you in a short period of time. Very accommodating and would go out if his way to help you. Made the purchase of this cottage easy
Condo buyer closed Mar '21
875 Avenida Sevilla Unit D, Laguna Woods, CA
875 Avenida Sevilla Unit D, Laguna Woods, CA
$294K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 995 Sq. Ft.
5.0
It was a pleasure to work with Stuart on selling our home. Smart, knowledgeable, honest, and helpful . Problem solving person when it is needed. Thank you Stuart!!
Condo seller closed Feb '21
27 Tuscany, Ladera Ranch, CA
27 Tuscany, Ladera Ranch, CA
$835K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2934 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was great. He was always available if we had questions or concerns. He would respond to our emails and texts late at night, on weekends, and during the holidays. He was always on top of next steps and deadlines while also explaining to us first time home buyers. I would use Stuart again when we buy or sell. Thank you Stuart!
House buyer closed Feb '21
8 Wild Lilac Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
8 Wild Lilac Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$767K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1470 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Extremely responsive and cooperative. Very easy to work with and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Condo buyer closed Jan '21
183 Briarwood, Irvine, CA
183 Briarwood, Irvine, CA
$480K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 928 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2020 (15 Homes)
5.0
Stuart was absolutely amazing and kept us positive through these highly competitive times of home hunting. As first time home buyers, there's a lot of emotion involved... especially with trying to deal with the budget, finding the right home, rejections, and we also had sellers back out on us during escrow process. It was too painful at times but every time Stuart would give us a jolt of positivity to continue on. After months of searching with Stuart, we finally found a home. Stuart was there every single step of the way to answer any questions, make suggestions without being aggressive at all. He earned our trust throughout this process and made this experience all worth it. He's very nice and highly skilled at communicating clearly without the fat. Not pushy at all. He tells you what... Show More
House buyer closed Dec '20
24792 Lagrima, Mission Viejo, CA
24792 Lagrima, Mission Viejo, CA
$830K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1472 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
Not only Stuart was very professional in the home search process but he also listened to our needs. We are happy with Stuart's efforts. The market was very difficult and Stuart worked really hard to get us the home we were looking for. We will definitely work with him again or refer him because he is very respectful, professional and has good communication. He knows his job well and was able to answer all the questions we had. Thank you Stuart for helping us find our home.
House buyer closed Dec '20
12791 Keith Pl, Tustin, CA
12791 Keith Pl, Tustin, CA
$722K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1429 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart went above and beyond, we were thankful to have him be our agent for the entire experience. To start off with, Stuart was very knowledgeable and thorough. He was very patient in explaining every clause and contingency in our offer contract. As a first-time home buyer, we were very appreciative of this. We would often reach out to him to ask questions and Stuart was always quick to respond and was good with follow ups. In addition, Stuart was a great sounding board for our opinions and reservations, he was candid and transparent, and often caught things that we did not. Stuart made the entire process as stress free as possible and it was a absolute pleasure working with him. I would recommend Stuart to anyone. Thank you!
House buyer closed Oct '20
Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA
$1.1M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2013 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
We enjoyed working with Stuart. Finding the right home during COVID-19 was challenging. Stuart helped us find just the right house in just the right neighborhood!
House buyer closed Sep '20
57 Calle Careyes, San Clemente, CA
57 Calle Careyes, San Clemente, CA
$1.92M • 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 4689 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
We met Stuart by complete chance at a showing earlier this year while my wife and I were looking around in Mission Viejo. The house wasn't something that really stood out to us but we spent a good 20min or so afterwards talking with him about Redfin and how everything works with them. Fast forward a few months later we found our dream home on the Redfin website and Stuart went through a lot to ensure we got it! He was amazing with his constant communication, his superb understanding and compassion in him wanting to get the house for us - long story short he's just been amazing to work with, quick to answer random Qs, and he fought for us!! With Stuart representing us we couldn't have been in better hands! Cannot recommend Stuart and his team enough with how everything went - supremely... Show More
Condo seller closed Sep '20
23351 Via Linda Unit B, Mission Viejo, CA
23351 Via Linda Unit B, Mission Viejo, CA
$490K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1019 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
This is my third transaction with Redfin and my second transaction with Stuart and it was great..again! He is professional, thorough and listens to all of your suggestions. I absolutely would and have recommended him to others. Redfin has always given me super service for a bargain price and no short cuts. Which I love since I'm kind of cheap but I want the best I can get. That has been Redfin so far...keep it up! I think I saved over 22K going with Redfin...that's alot!
House seller closed Jul '20
712 Calle Divino, San Clemente, CA
712 Calle Divino, San Clemente, CA
$752K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1270 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
It has been a pleasure working with Stuart and glad that we had the chance to work with him over these past few months. Stuart is always prompt in responding to our questions and has been on top of every item or concern.
House buyer closed Jul '20
52 Vasto St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
52 Vasto St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
$840K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2598 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart has been extremely helpful during the whole process of buying a home. He helped me with finding the perfect place that fit my needs. He was always very responsive via email or text, all the information I needed he delivered almost immediately, no matter what time or day it was. He has been very patient with me throughout the whole process and helped me a lot with referrals and gathering information I needed from lender, escrow company and all the other aspects of the purchase. I highly recommend working with him and I hope I will have the pleasure of working with him myself in the future. Thanks Stuart :)
Condo buyer closed Jul '20
27 Paseo Del Sol, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
27 Paseo Del Sol, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$500K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1231 Sq. Ft.
4.5
Stuart is a well-experienced agent who is easy to work with. Initially, my hubby and I were in contact with some other agents, and some of them try to be friends with us in the first place and provides a bunch of unsolicited advice. (we are looking for professionals who can guide us as a first-time buyer, not looking for friends right? ) And when we start work with Stuart, he has a proper sense of distance (his Britsh accent might be a bonus:) He follows up with our tours and starts to know our preferences, but didn't give us any pressures to urge us to purchase something as soon as possible. He is very patient, I asked a lot of questions and he explained very clear and try his best to make things as simple as possible. Overall, I highly recommend Stuart, would like to work together in... Show More
House buyer closed Jul '20
5 Alza St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
5 Alza St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
$880K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2507 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was great. He explained and helped us through the whole process with great communication/patience. His experience was key in helping us to make several decisions. We had tons of questions. He's upfront & very knowledgeable in many aspects of buying a property. I'm so glad we found him in Redfin. Thanks.
5.0
Stuart is very attentive and knowledgeable. He was great to work with.
5.0
Stuart was very knowlegeble, honest, and professional for the whole time. He was always friendly and willing to help us in any way he can. We have worked with 4 other realtors before and he is by far the best one. We had a full trust in him through the whole process of buying a house.
Condo buyer closed Apr '20
5 Thorp Spg, Ladera Ranch, CA
5 Thorp Spg, Ladera Ranch, CA
$665K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1873 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was extremely professional and was always available for questions if we had any! He was awesome throughout the entire experience.
House buyer closed Mar '20
806 Carnaros, San Clemente, CA
806 Carnaros, San Clemente, CA
$952K • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2458 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was very helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. He was always responsive, and he immediately and effectively addressed any questions or issues. He was so easy to work with and I would highly recommend him!
Condo buyer closed Feb '20
24 Aryshire Ln, Ladera Ranch, CA
24 Aryshire Ln, Ladera Ranch, CA
$595K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1682 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
As new homebuyers, Stuart was incredibly helpful in the beginning to end process with our new-build purchase. He is very diligent and takes his client matters seriously, which me and my husband appreciated! We would recommend Stuart to any buyer on the market.
Thank you, Stuart!
Condo buyer closed Jan '20
117 High Mdw, Lake Forest, CA
117 High Mdw, Lake Forest, CA
$612K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1386 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
2019 (21 Homes)
5.0
Where to begin!! Everything about our experience working with Stuart was outstanding. As first time buyers, we needed a lot of hand holding. Stuart was nothing short of exceptional throughout the entire process, a true expert in his field. He was patient, honest, explained things multiple times if I needed it. He made sure that we were protected and our best interests were looked after; up until the very end, he never stopped advocating for us. From placing our offer (in a multiple offer situation, he knew how we could make an impression) to the inspection (making sure the sellers repaired big ticket items) to getting the keys, he was on top of it. He always made himself available for us and the level of communication was beyond what I could have expected. I never once felt pressured or... Show More
House buyer closed Dec '19
24292 Twig St, Lake Forest, CA
24292 Twig St, Lake Forest, CA
$713K • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2200 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was amazing to work with! He's knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and responsive.
House buyer closed Dec '19
39 Pasada Valiente, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
39 Pasada Valiente, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$675K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1600 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart is a great agent and person. He went out of his way to make sure we had a first class experience during the buying process. He's very knowable about the current housing market and was able to provide us with the information we needed to make a decision on the right house for us. We definitely recommend Stuart as a excellent agent and person.
5.0
When my husband and I first started looking to buy a house, Stuart was the realtor who met with us to show the house we saw on the Redfin website. Although we did not ultimately buy that particular house, we soon found the house we fell in love with, and chose Stuart to not only represent us in buying this new home, but also to sell our condo at the same time. He delivered on everything he promised to us at the beginning of the process, and more! Stuart is knowledgeable about the market, he ensured that the closing of the new house coincided with the selling of our condo, and he went out of his way to answer all of our questions (always within the hour). His ultimate goal was to make sure that both transactions went smoothly for us, and that we were comfortable with the entire process.... Show More
Condo seller closed Dec '19
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$460K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1313 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Over the years, we have worked with many real estate agents. Stuart has been the best one by far. He is unfailingly professional and organized. He responds very quickly to texts or phone calls, no matter the time. Even when we backed out of a contract to buy a house, he was upbeat and very businesslike. We closed on our new home last Friday, and were very impressed with how well he handled everything, and how he goes above and beyond. We would definitely recommend him, and would certainly use him again if we ever buy another house. Many thanks to this super nice, extremely competent agent.
5.0
Stuart provided a great professional service during our journey buying our new home. He was always responsive and prompt on replies when we needed him. Him and his whole team made sure we are taken care of. 100% recommending him to my friends and family. Thank you, Stuart!!!
5.0
Stuart was knowledgeable and attentive. He was also patient with our inquires and did a good job on following up with third parties when we had questions. He made the escrow process smooth and was a great point of contact for special requests that we had.
He tends to get booked up pretty early, but that wasn’t a problem since he had partner agents with last minute showings.
Overall he is a great realtor and I would highly recommend him.
House buyer closed Aug '19
23812 Birch Ln, Mission Viejo, CA
23812 Birch Ln, Mission Viejo, CA
$698K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1988 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was a pleasure to work with and extremely helpful throughout the purchase process. He was responsive to our many questions and concerns.
House buyer closed Jul '19
23336 Gondor Dr, Lake Forest, CA
23336 Gondor Dr, Lake Forest, CA
$770K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2005 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Extremely helpful, always made time for us to answer any questions or last minute property showing requests. Guided us through the home buying process and made it so less stressful. Can’t thank him enough.
House buyer closed Jul '19
Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest, CA
$1.21M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3642 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed May '19
800 Avenida Salvador, San Clemente, CA
800 Avenida Salvador, San Clemente, CA
$1.57M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2400 Sq. Ft.
5.0
He has been super responsive and very hard working. The consummate professional!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jul '19
27642 Lost Trail Dr, Laguna Hills, CA
27642 Lost Trail Dr, Laguna Hills, CA
$1.9M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3316 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stewart was the most impressive real estate agent or sales person I have worked with to date. His professionalism and follow up were impeccable through our very difficult escrow due to the seller delays from being in China.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
5.0
Stuart and his team were spectacular. They were always available and offered advice whenever needed. I would highly recommend Redfin and Stuart in particular.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jun '19
107 Annuals, Irvine, CA
107 Annuals, Irvine, CA
$886K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1884 Sq. Ft. • New construction
5.0
Great job. Went above and beyond.
5.0
II you want the best realtor, look no further. Stuart is an excellent negotiator, knows the real estate business in and out, and a pleasure to work with.
House buyer closed May '19
28645 Via Pasatiempo, Laguna Niguel, CA
28645 Via Pasatiempo, Laguna Niguel, CA
$820K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1787 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart was a pleasure to work with. From the initial offer, we were able to come in below asking on the house. To the handling of our closing with a very difficult Escrow company, Stuart was able to make the process about as smooth as it could be considering the circumstances. Overall very knowledgable about the local market and buyer needs. Thanks to the entire Redfin team!
House buyer closed Apr '19
58 Vasto St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
58 Vasto St, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
$735K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2349 Sq. Ft.
5.0
It was a pleasure working with Stuart. He is very professional, personable, and smart. Always responsive, reliable, and punctual. Attentive to my needs, he worked hard to complete my purchase. Highly recommend.
House buyer closed Mar '19
24412 Los Serranos Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA
24412 Los Serranos Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA
$962K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1830 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Feb '19
184 Tribeca Unit 43, Irvine, CA
184 Tribeca Unit 43, Irvine, CA
$940K • New construction
5.0
Stuart was awesome to work with right from the start. He was sensitive to our requirements and very flexible to work with out frequently changing schedules. He is very knowledgeable about the real estate trends and was able us to guide us appropriately.
Stuart is very personable and was always available to answer our questions. I would highly recommend Stuart to anyone looking to buy a house!
Condo buyer closed Feb '19
13 Silverwind, Aliso Viejo, CA
13 Silverwind, Aliso Viejo, CA
$549K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1389 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2018 (14 Homes)
4.5
Stuart is a really nice guy and very helpful in our search for a property. He has a great team of people at Redfin of which we enjoyed meeting and working with. Stuart has been very responsive to all of our requests in reaching out to the sellers. He has great communication skills and appears to look out for our best interest. We enjoy working with him.
Recommendation: Have your new home professionally cleaned before you move in. Once the movers drop your boxes and furniture in your new home, you won't have time, energy or the space to clean your new home. It will be worth it to pay someone to do it ahead of time.
5.0
Stuart is GREAT! He is through, always responds to me quickly, explains everything that is going on and is fun to work with. I would wholeheartedly recommend Stuart and Redfin anytime. I recently sold a condo with Redfin ( Alicia)and bought this condo with Stuart and I am planning on selling another property in next 2 years and I will definitely be using Redfin.
5.0
Stuart was simply amazing through out our home buying experience. He is very knowledgeable about the things to look for in a house. He also has provided us with suggestions and recommendations for remodeling options wherever relevant. He responded within minutes to any queries we had during our 6-8 months of house searching. He was extremely patient with us through escrow and took the time to explain things whenever we had questions. He accommodated home tours for us that aligned with our work schedule, sometimes with his associate agents who were also equally humble and patient with us all through our home buying experience. We never felt pushy and pressured to make a decision. We would definitely recommend Stuart to our friends and acquaintances.
House buyer closed Nov '18
15 Santa Nella, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
15 Santa Nella, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$845K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2587 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart helped us find the home we were looking for and he did a great job. He was excellent in communication, very proactive, always available to show the property and answer all the questions. Whenever we had any confusion, he provided honest and valuable suggestions. He made the whole buying process so easy by helping us find the right people to do the right job like a good loan agent who got the loan approved on time and an insurance agent who helped us get a good insurance plan. Working with Stuart wad definitely a great experience and I would definitely recommend Stuart to anyone who is looking to buy a house.
Condo buyer closed Nov '18
185 Liberty St, Tustin, CA
185 Liberty St, Tustin, CA
$735K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1500 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
This was our first time buying a home and I am glad that Stuart was there to walk us through the process and ensure that things were going ahead smoothly
House buyer closed Sep '18
1972 Roanoke Ave, Tustin, CA
1972 Roanoke Ave, Tustin, CA
$740K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1684 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart and his team (Danielle) were excellent throughout. Completely knowledgeable about the entire process and extremely communicative at all times. His professional and calm demeanor were invaluable to my wife and I and we are so appreciative of his efforts to get our home closed. He definitely went above and beyond for us and made us feel like we were his only clients. Highly recommend!
House buyer closed Sep '18
21932 Calderas, Mission Viejo, CA
21932 Calderas, Mission Viejo, CA
$729K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1517 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jul '18
17 El Vado Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
17 El Vado Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$705K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1600 Sq. Ft.
5.0
I consider Stuart an outstanding professional. At our first meeting he listened to my concerns regarding moving to a more expensive area of the country to be closer to my adult children. He assured me that I had a realistic goal & would find a home within my budget. He had amazing patience as he met with me each time I requested a viewing. And, when I finally found a house that fit my needs in the Casta del Sol community, he voiced his concerns about the higher price and worked to get me the best price to keep it within my budget. Stuart patiently took time to review every item in each document to ensure I understood the paperwork. This was an amazing and seamless process because of Stuart and I am very lucky to have worked with him!
House buyer closed Jul '18
23921 Calle Alonso, Mission Viejo, CA
23921 Calle Alonso, Mission Viejo, CA
$651K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1475 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was amazing from start to finish. He's articulate, knowledgeable and sincerely. He's an asset to your company.
5.0
Stuart is dedicated, knowledgeable, and astute. He is professional, patient, and answered all our questions. He was honest and trustworthy, and went above and beyond the call of duty to help us even after closing. We would highly recommend Stuart Gavan without reservation.
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Jun '18
27192 Hidden Trail Rd, Laguna Hills, CA
27192 Hidden Trail Rd, Laguna Hills, CA
$2.19M • 5 Bed, 5.25 Bath, 5400 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart did a great job of dealing with the seller on our behalf.
This was the best experience we have had in 5 real estate transactions.
Wonderful job!
House buyer closed May '18
21321 Mazatlan, Mission Viejo, CA
21321 Mazatlan, Mission Viejo, CA
$624K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1472 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is the best! I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in Southern California.
House buyer closed Apr '18
11452 Foxglove Ln, Corona, CA
11452 Foxglove Ln, Corona, CA
$525K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1599 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart went well above what is normally expected of a Realtor. Our home purchase was complicated due to the classification of the property. As such, this transaction required an unusual amount of work ....of which Stuart handled its professionalism and patience. In fact, Stuart anticipated our needs and took steps to meet them during what turned out to be a difficult closing (none of the multiple issues were related to Stuart and the work he did)! Even our lending agency complimented a Stuart on the work he didn’t!, we would recommend him in an instant!
House buyer closed Mar '18
2913 Camino Capistrano #30, San Clemente, CA
2913 Camino Capistrano #30, San Clemente, CA
$520K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1250 Sq. Ft.
2017 (11 Homes)
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Dec '17
844 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA
844 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA
$2.88M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3246 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
We are really lucky to have Stuart as our agent. He is super helpful and reliable. When we started our search, we were not familiar with the housing market, Stuarts shares his knowledge to us and helps us find a home we really love at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Stuart to my friends!
Townhome buyer closed Nov '17
255 Berry St #111, San Francisco, CA
255 Berry St #111, San Francisco, CA
$1.52M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1268 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Very responsive to requests , but gave us space to look for and figure out what we wanted. Extremely efficient at managing scheduling of appointments, estimating selling price estimates and comparisons, and the closing process. Stuart was also very helpful in connecting us with information post closing. Overall, it has been a real pleasure working with him.
House buyer closed Nov '17
2106 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
2106 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
$2.02M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1400 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Nov '17
11 Pine Hill Ln, Ladera Ranch, CA
11 Pine Hill Ln, Ladera Ranch, CA
$730K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2327 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Jul '17
725 Fell St #8, San Francisco, CA
725 Fell St #8, San Francisco, CA
$1.08M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 930 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
We're the kind of people that like looking for homes on our own but need a bit of extra guidance once it's time to make an offer. Stuart was great for this! Our search spanned over a year (we weren't in any rush) with only a couple of offers submitted. Stuart was patient, not at all pushy and always responsive. When we decided to make an offer on our last home, we had a very tight timeline. Stuart went above and beyond during this time to make sure that everything went smoothly and quickly. Not only was he on top of the schedule, but he was super helpful in facilitating a few extras that we needed due to our tight timeline. Thanks Stuart!
Condo buyer closed May '17
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.09M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1400 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart is phenomenal! He guided us through the entire process of buying our dream home in San Francisco - a new market for us - and was a delight every step of the way. Stuart is incredibly responsive (does he even sleep?!), extremely knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. His guidance was absolutely crucial on everything from home viewings and disclosure reports to making and closing an offer. He was also incredibly patient though a search that took multiple months. Cannot recommend Stuart highly enough!
5.0
Stuart was a ton of help. The whole process was new to me so I had a lot of questions (some of them pretty naïve and uninformed). He was always quick to respond and clarify. The window to submit the offer was pretty small and a lot of things had to be dealt with in a short amount of time. Stuart definitely helped make it happen.
Thanks.
House buyer closed Mar '17
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.5M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 844 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was wonderful to work with. He always got back to us quickly and was so helpful in providing us with all the information we asked for. He also went above and beyond in the service he provided us. Since we don't live in San Francisco full time he even offered to check on the house for us until we get a property manager. He made the process as streamlined as possible and we would definitely recommend him!
3.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Mar '17
1755 Filbert St Unit 1s, San Francisco, CA
1755 Filbert St Unit 1s, San Francisco, CA
$1.39M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1289 Sq. Ft.
5.0
We were working with a top agent in San Francisco. However after 2 months of fruitless search on our own and many frustrating moments, we decided to try with Redfin. It was very easy to set up and to view open houses. Stuart was assigned to us. He is easy going, knowledgable and efficient. Our offer to a property was accepted within a week of working with him. Stuart was diligent in getting disclosures for us and replied to our questions within a very reasonable time frame. We closed escrow in less than 15 business days. He and Nile (Transaction Coordinator of RedFin) were on top of everything and we had a smooth closure. Stuart kindly accommodated to our request to view the house few times after the offer acceptance and coordinated with the listing agent promptly. We deeply appreciate... Show More
Multi-family home buyer closed Mar '17
661 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA
661 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA
$1.98M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1870 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2016 (13 Homes)
5.0
Good guy. Very personable and honest. No games, just sincere, honest work.
5.0
Stuart was the greatest! Incredibly helpful with answering any questions I had throughout the process of buying my home, he literally held my hand the entire time.
He was always available to meet with me, acted as the middleman between myself, the lender, the title company and the agent for the sellers.
As a first time home buyer he put me at ease, had endless patience and was quick to respond to my multiple texts and emails. What I anticipated as a stressful undertaking was made flawless, due to Stuart!
We are so happy in our new home and, in large part, that is due to Stuart. A buyer will not find a better agent to help them fulfill their home buying dreams.
THANK YOU, Stuart!!!
House buyer closed Aug '16
4 Cottage Row, San Francisco, CA
4 Cottage Row, San Francisco, CA
$1.6M • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1365 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Aug '16
338 Main Street Unit 24c, San Francisco, CA
338 Main Street Unit 24c, San Francisco, CA
$2.83M • New construction
5.0
Stuart goes above and beyond, he's a joy to work with. We have now bought 2 homes with Stuart! We have been recommending our SF friends who are looking to buy to work with Stuart.
Condo buyer closed Aug '16
40 Annapolis Ter, San Francisco, CA
40 Annapolis Ter, San Francisco, CA
$1.88M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1840 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
5.0
Stuart was a true pleasure to work with. In addition to being knowledgable and kind, he was always extremely responsive and kept our fast 8-day close moving forward. When we encountered some issues after the close due to some misrepresentations by the seller, I felt like Stuart really went out of his way to help us remedy the situation. I'm very grateful for this extra effort and would highly recommend Stuart and Redfin to others.
Condo buyer closed Jun '16
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.75M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1865 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart was super helpful, pleasant, knowledgeable, and competent at all stages of our transaction.
House buyer closed Apr '16
3725-3727 23rd St, San Francisco, CA
3725-3727 23rd St, San Francisco, CA
$3.25M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2910 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is very efficient and professional.
We close the deal in only a week.
:)
4.5
I met Stuart almost three years ago. He listened carefully, was patient, proactive, flexible and always followed up. Once we found a home to bid on, he was consultative, very helpful in the negotiation and truly on my side. Once we agreed upon terms and price, he was incredible in his efforts to streamline the paperwork, process and closing. I will use Stuart and his Team again!
House buyer closed Apr '16
34 Levant St, San Francisco, CA
34 Levant St, San Francisco, CA
$4.85M • 4 Bed, 5.5 Bath, 4063 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is hands down the best real estate agent I've worked with. He was super prompt, took calls on weekends, stepped in when we needed to do a property walkthrough but were out of town, and easily dealt with some more challenging issues that came up with our purchase. He is tech savvy, so we were able to use google docs to sync notes, and we did the majority of communications over email and texts for maximum efficiency (with phone calls and face-to-face meetings whenever necessary).
He did not push us into making a purchasing decision, and offered alternatives at every step of the way. At no point did we feel we were being railroaded into one particular option.
All in all, Stuart is capable and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Multi-family home buyer closed Mar '16
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$3.9M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3500 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Fantastic - really goes the extra mile and is extremely responsive
House buyer closed Mar '16
635 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA
635 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$1.92M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2510 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was incredibly responsive throughout the entire home buying process. He is very experienced and knowledgeable about the real estate market and I felt very confident about buying our first home with his help.
Condo buyer closed Feb '16
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.23M • 1 Bed, 2 Bath, 1761 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Jan '16
260 King St #605, San Francisco, CA
260 King St #605, San Francisco, CA
$1.48M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1488 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2015 (24 Homes)
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Dec '15
1248 Utah St, San Francisco, CA
1248 Utah St, San Francisco, CA
$2.5M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2770 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart has been an absolute pleasure to work with every step of the way through the process of buying our home, and we found him a refreshing change compared to the experiences we have had with other real estate agents. Stuart very much focuses on a collaborative approach with his clients, he is thorough with his research and planning, and goes out of his way to ensure that all avenues have been covered. We felt that he was attentive, courteous and extremely professional with us from the time of our first meeting, all the way through to closure our new home. If you are looking for a real estate agent who communicates well with all parties involved in the home buying process, who is dedicated and patient with their approach to helping you find the property and price you require, and who... Show More
Condo buyer closed Dec '15
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$895K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 935 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Working with Stuart was a great experience. He was helpful, knowledgeable and always available. I would definitely work with him again
House buyer closed Nov '15
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.3M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1700 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart was all that we hoped for in a our Redfin agent, prompt, knowledgeable, responsive, accessible, proactive.... the list goes on and on.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '15
126 Ripley St #1, San Francisco, CA
126 Ripley St #1, San Francisco, CA
$1.25M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1553 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was the best! This was our first time through the process and Stuart guided us through it all. Highly recommended!
Townhome buyer closed Oct '15
725 Fell St #9, San Francisco, CA
725 Fell St #9, San Francisco, CA
$1.1M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 930 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better agent. Stuart is knowledgeable, patient, professional, trustworthy, and super reliable. This was our first home purchase in a super competitive market and Stuart was great about laying out all facts and points to consider, which helped us make an objective decision without ever feeling pushed.
The seller (and seller agents) also noted how Stuart's solid reputation contributed to our overall competitive bid. We highly recommend anyone seeking a home purchase to work with Stuart!
Multi-family home buyer closed Sep '15
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.4M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
By a stroke of luck, we found Stuart by reading the Redfin reviews of their various agents in SF. His past clients seemed very pleased with his work, so we used our intuition and were not disappointed. Stuart has a very diplomatic and effective way of getting things done when the stakes are high. First, he managed to get us in to see the house for a second viewing despite the listing agent's initial hesitation—her client had pretty much decided to accept another buyer's very strong preemptive offer, yet Stuart managed to squeeze us and our own offer in just in the nick of time. Very much in the Redfin style, Stuart gently guided our offer in the right direction, without being pushy or bombarding us with the usual SF realtor manipulation: "this is a super-hot market, you need to abandon... Show More
House buyer closed Sep '15
271 Prospect Ave, San Francisco, CA
271 Prospect Ave, San Francisco, CA
$2.15M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Sep '15
370 B Waller St Unit B, San Francisco, CA
370 B Waller St Unit B, San Francisco, CA
$1.52M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1350 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart was very helpful throughout the process. He made himself available on short notices. And was very patient to explain things multiple times. He was proactive in preparing us for the next steps. I'll highly recommend him.
House buyer closed Aug '15
105 El Verano Way, San Francisco, CA
105 El Verano Way, San Francisco, CA
$1.9M • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 2956 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1467 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA
1467 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA
$1.18M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1295 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
I can not express enough how diligent and attentive Stuart was in helping us navigate through the competitive SF real estate market. We were pleased to have someone so patient, knowledgeable, as well as willing to go that extra mile to accomplish our goals. Hearing the words " Congratulations, your offer was accepted " were music to our ears. Thanks to Stuart and the Redfin team for their help in making that happen !
House buyer closed Aug '15
763 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA
763 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA
$2M • 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 2745 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
This is the second home Stuart has helped me purchase, and the second time he (i) got us a great deal and (ii) worked tirelessly to shepherd the transaction to close. He has wonderful relationships with other brokers, which will come into play in a competitive market. He negotiated well on our behalf during the offer stage, proactively managed all of the players/followed up on endless details during closing, and patiently walked us through countless details and questions from beginning to end. No doubt, Stuart is first-rate competent in execution (the mechanics of being an agent), but the thing I most appreciate about Stuart is that his orientation is always about honoring his clients' interests. He will listen carefully to what you want and try to find you the right match, even given... Show More
House buyer closed Aug '15
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.7M • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2397 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1606 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA
1606 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$799K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1391 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was absolutely excellent. Friendly, trustworthy, knows the market very well. We made an offer on a Noe valley condo competing with other offers...ours seems to have been accepted about an hour after entry. Stuart was helping us throughout the process and even after (e.g. re: contractor referral, other questions.) Highly recommend.
Condo buyer closed Jul '15
4356 23rd St, San Francisco, CA
4356 23rd St, San Francisco, CA
$1.07M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 960 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
As a first time buyer, Stuart was so helpful throughout the process, and he was always accessible to answer any questions we had. He was thorough and visited all the properties we were interested in, not just the ones we made offers on. We would unconditionally recommend Stuart and his team.
Condo buyer closed May '15
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$975K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
We've been working with Stuart for several months now. He is very knowledgable and provides valuable information in regards to the current market/comps. Looking forward to making our first purchase in SF with Stuart.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
1895 Pacific Ave #505, San Francisco, CA
1895 Pacific Ave #505, San Francisco, CA
$879K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1115 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Apr '15
140 South Van Ness #1040, San Francisco, CA
140 South Van Ness #1040, San Francisco, CA
$970K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1115 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart has been an incredible realtor! I'd give him a 10++! Quite honestly, I didn't know what to expect from RedFin at first. Being that I was doing a lot of the research and open houses on my own, when it came time to put in an offer, someone suggested I try RedFin. Even though he was "assigned" to me via the website, I couldn't have picked a better agent. He was professional, attentive, responsive and knowledgeable about the San Francisco market. Stuart knew what to do to make my offer attractive, and he answered all of my questions and responded to my emails, calls, and texts immediately -as did his support team. I always felt confident he was doing, and I had complete faith in him and his abilities. With all the electronic signing, the process was really smooth and easy. I kept... Show More
5.0
Stuart is the best agent we have had
He has phenomenal patience and worked with us for over two yesrs in an sggressive San Francisco housing market. It is an epitome of professionalism and we would love to work with him again
House buyer closed Apr '15
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$2.36M • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2168 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
As a first time home buyer, I was quite nervous about the whole experience. It was fantastic to have Stuart as my agent. Stuart's on top of his game. He's honest, reliable and willing to go the extra step in helping you out in anyway.
Condo buyer closed Apr '15
45 Bartlett St #311, San Francisco, CA
45 Bartlett St #311, San Francisco, CA
$659K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 660 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
3.5
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
2957 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA
2957 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA
$925K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1500 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was incredibly knowledgeable regarding the entire process of buying. Additionally, he was very helpful will inspecting the home, general structural information and minor repair information.
We also worked with Chris Amarante, and he was equally helpful in touring homes and very knowledgeable.
They were both very quick to respond and helped us find and and win a bid on our home in less than 3 months (in a very competitive SF housing market).
I would highly recommend both Stuart and Chris.
House buyer closed Apr '15
1406 Thomas, San Francisco, CA
1406 Thomas, San Francisco, CA
$800K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1154 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Mar '15
1643 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA
1643 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA
$1.3M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
I worked with both Derrick Lee and Stuart Gavan. Stuart filled in for Derrick, who went on leave closer to the purchase date. As a first time home buyer, I found both agents to be very helpful with walking me through the process, explaining everything along the way, and answering any questions I had. Derrick helped me understand the market in general, the differences in San Francisco, and how to make comparisons and the initial part of the offer process. Stuart helped me do a thorough walk-through before making the decision to place an offer. He was great at asking the selling agent questions I wouldn't have thought about, such as details about similar units in the building and plans for the construction of a building nearby. At one point, he got down to look under a cupboard to see if... Show More
Condo buyer closed Mar '15
2421 16th St #202, San Francisco, CA
2421 16th St #202, San Francisco, CA
$1.3M • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1208 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
2014 (28 Homes)
5.0
Stuart was super approachable and responsive and helped me prepare and put in the bid on such a short notice. I would absolutely go back to him again!
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
7 Cottage Row, San Francisco, CA
7 Cottage Row, San Francisco, CA
$695K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Nov '14
105 Prospect Unit B, San Francisco, CA
105 Prospect Unit B, San Francisco, CA
$1.02M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1260 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart was responsive and easy to work with. We were first-time buyers, and he helped with the whole process.
Condo buyer closed Nov '14
1701 Grove St #3, San Francisco, CA
1701 Grove St #3, San Francisco, CA
$787K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
Although Stuart stepped in for the last part of the condo buying process (previously we worked with Davis Pemstein, who left Redfin), he was very prompt to reply to all our requests. We are first time buyers and Stuart was helpful in guiding us through the process of closing the escrow.
Condo buyer closed Nov '14
8 Octavia Blvd #302, San Francisco, CA
8 Octavia Blvd #302, San Francisco, CA
$940K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1001 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was wonderful to work with and gave us spot on advice regarding our offers and counteroffers as well as anything extra we could do to give ourselves an edge over the competition.
House buyer closed Oct '14
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.09M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1488 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was knowledgeable, responsive, and had a terrific attitude throughout the whole process. We really loved our home buying experience.
House buyer closed Oct '14
17 25th Avenue North, San Francisco, CA
17 25th Avenue North, San Francisco, CA
$5M • 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 5172 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$599K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1170 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.0
From offer to closing, Stuart worked diligently to achieve a successful purchase.
Condo buyer closed Oct '14
900 Bush St #612, San Francisco, CA
900 Bush St #612, San Francisco, CA
$612K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is one of the best real estate agents we have worked with
He is very detail oriented and knows his neighborhoods well
In an extremely competitive market like San Francisco, he shows unflinching patience in helping us find the right home. He has worked with us now for over 18 months
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.59M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2800 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart is knowledgable, friendly, and accessible. All of the key attributes that we sought in an agent. He knows SF well and seems to have significant experience with many of the selling agents with whom we interacted.
House buyer closed Oct '14
2236 Cecilia Ave, San Francisco, CA
2236 Cecilia Ave, San Francisco, CA
$1.5M • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2454 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
We had a wonderful experience working with Stuart. He understood our needs very well and proposed a very competitive offer for us and we got our house in our first shot! He responded very quickly to our emails and answered our questions and concerns patiently. We highly recommend Stuart's service to our friends.
Condo buyer closed Oct '14
260 King St #551, San Francisco, CA
260 King St #551, San Francisco, CA
$935K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1073 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Very prompt at answering any questions. Always meet on time. Great at communication and has good work ethic. Stuart was a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend him for any first time home buyers!
House buyer closed Sep '14
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$975K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1363 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was a pleasure to work with. He worked late nights and early mornings to help us put an offer together. He gave us great advice on market conditions and offer insights. We only made one offer and got the house we wanted all thanks to Stuart and his team. I highly recommend Stuart.
Multi-family home buyer closed Aug '14
874-876 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA
874-876 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA
$1.27M • 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2384 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was incredibly receptive and eloquent in leading us through the process. He was always available to help and his knowledge of TIC properties and the SF market was essential. The combination of Redfin’s interface and Stuart’s quick response time kept things moving forward at an impressive pace. Would definitely recommend Stuart to any first time buyer.
Condo buyer closed Jul '14
616 Moraga St #4, San Francisco, CA
616 Moraga St #4, San Francisco, CA
$650K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 716 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Very responsive to questions and professional when dealing with selling agent - made the buying process for us very easy and smooth!
Condo buyer closed Jul '14
2395 Post St, San Francisco, CA
2395 Post St, San Francisco, CA
$938K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
We're a first time home buyer and were definitely intimidated by the process. What really helped in the beginning was the workshop at the Redfin office. I met Stuart there and got a good impression. When we became more serious, we contacted Stuart if he can help us, after that, everything went pretty well. My wife and I spent some time visiting two or three open houses every weekend, sent emails to Stuart to ask his opinion, submit offers. Discussion about the prices was really helpful, and through that I was able to get some insights. We even submitted a few offers for out of range listings, but Stuart was always positive about our offer, quick to update what's going on on seller's side. Once our offer got accepted, all I had to do is sit and watch Stuart making it happen as soon as... Show More
Condo buyer closed Jun '14
116 Divisadero St #201, San Francisco, CA
116 Divisadero St #201, San Francisco, CA
$1.12M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1135 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is sincere and genuine, listens to what you're actually looking for to find it for you, ethical, diligence and hardworking and never pushy. He really has your best interests in mind and has a long-term view of a relationship. He has a cheery demeanor and is patient and calm. He maintains terrific relationships with other agents and guided us to a successful signing on our place.
House buyer closed Jun '14
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$2.1M • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 2200 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was great and always on top of things.
Condo buyer closed Apr '14
1788 Clay St # 105, San Francisco, CA
1788 Clay St # 105, San Francisco, CA
$604K • New construction • First-time buyer
4.5
We were a little unsure about using redfin at first and initially just scheduled a few tours to try it out. After going through the process of seeing homes and submitting an offer, we were very happy we went with Redfin. Stuart was really great through the process and really worked with our style and requests. I wanted to do a lot of correspondence through email and he made that adjustment very quickly. He was also extremely responsive, never taking more than a few hours to get back to me. He is knowledgeable about the market, giving us advice but not being pushy about our offer decisions. The process with Redfin is pretty different than the traditional real estate agent and it was perfect for what we were looking for. We had a great experience because of Stuart and his associates and I... Show More
Multi-family home buyer closed Apr '14
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$1.45M • 3429 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart was great to work with. He was on time for all our visits and was knowledgeable and helped in negotiating the price along with us. Recommend him to anyone!
Condo buyer closed Mar '14
988 Fulton St #334, San Francisco, CA
988 Fulton St #334, San Francisco, CA
$720K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath • Multiple offers
4.0
We basically liked Stuart, but wish he a) gave us more visibility around what we could negotiate, b) was more detail oriented and c) was less pushy.
Condo buyer closed Mar '14
555 4th St #845, San Francisco, CA
555 4th St #845, San Francisco, CA
$945K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1100 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Agent Response:
First and foremost, I really enjoyed working with these clients and customer satisfaction is always my number one priority. This was a preemptive offer, which is an offer that is submitted prior to the scheduled offer date in an effort to try and avoid a multiple offer situation. To get the preemptive offer accepted in these extremely competitive market conditions prior to the first scheduled open house, we had to make it very attractive. In this case, that meant waiving many contingencies and taking the property in as-is condition, hence giving up much of our negotiating power. I am confident that this strategy resulted in the best value for you as a buyer but I am truly sorry if the reasoning behind my advice was not 100% clear to you at the time of the offer.
It is my responsibility as the buyer's agent to keep each deal on track and make sure we meet all deadlines. This is very important, as defaulting on any contract timelines could put my buyers' deposits in jeopardy. As a result, all Redfin buyers are regularly reminded about upcoming deadlines and "to do's" throughout the process by their agents and through Redfin's Customer Deal Room. I am sorry that these reminders ended up feeling pushy. They are meant to keep you protected contractually and always in your best interest.
I strive with every client to give top notch service and am so grateful for your feedback as it helps me to be a better agent5.0
Stuart is great! Very knowledgeable about the home buying transaction in general. But excellent in the home buying process in general!
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1700 Cornell Dr, Alameda, CA
1700 Cornell Dr, Alameda, CA
$749K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1585 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
332 Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA
332 Arkansas St, San Francisco, CA
$789K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 988 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart was a great help throughout the entire process. He was responsive and able to operate under tight deadlines which no doubt helped us to get our offer accepted. Really nice person to work with as well. You'll be in good hands.
Condo buyer closed Feb '14
616 Moraga St #6, San Francisco, CA
616 Moraga St #6, San Francisco, CA
$850K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1436 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart goes above and beyond for his clients. Always on time (he's a busy guy!), ready with advice and guidance, organized to help us anticipate what was coming next, Stuart was truly a pleasure to work with.
Condo buyer closed Feb '14
235 Berry St #404, San Francisco, CA
235 Berry St #404, San Francisco, CA
$950K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1070 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was a pleasure to work with on all fronts. He was extremely professional, very knowledgeable about the market, and provided excellent guidance through the home purchase process. He was very patient with us while we formulated our offers, and helped position us competitively in this challenging market. Thank you Stuart!
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
102 Anderson St, San Francisco, CA
102 Anderson St, San Francisco, CA
$810K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Always smiling and on-top of things through a deal that had more then your normal share of challenges. Answered phone and email 24/7 and focused on getting things done. Couldn't have found a better agent to work with.
House buyer closed Jan '14
10 Rousseau St, San Francisco, CA
10 Rousseau St, San Francisco, CA
$1.23M • New construction • First-time buyer
2013 (20 Homes)
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$2.4M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2547 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
99 Eastwood Dr, San Francisco, CA
99 Eastwood Dr, San Francisco, CA
$1.25M • 5 Bed, 2.5 Bath • Multiple offers
3.5
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
883 35th, San Francisco, CA
883 35th, San Francisco, CA
$1.05M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 2340 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.0
Stuart was professional and easy to work with. Patient with first-time home-seekers. He helped us put together an offer on a house in the Bayview on a tight timeline and was very communicative. Didn't seem to have in-depth knowledge about some SF neighborhoods that we were interested in.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
1642 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA
1642 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA
$449K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1700 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
It was my first time putting in an offer and I had only one day to do it. Stuart was extremely helpful in making it happen on short notice and very responsive to my numerous questions
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
196 Germania St, San Francisco, CA
196 Germania St, San Francisco, CA
$724K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 800 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Although we did the research for finding a house and only selected Stuart after we were ready to make offers, Stuart was very responsive and worked quickly to help us make an offer that was accepted.
House buyer closed Nov '13
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$685K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1100 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart has been absolutely wonderful to work with. He made this whole process seamless, and worked tirelessly to make sure all of our concerns were addressed. Stuart always made himself available to us as we searched for the right home -- on nights, weekends, you name it -- and he was always very professional and courteous. I've already recommended Stuart -- and Redfin as a whole -- to a couple of co-workers because of our positive experience.
House buyer closed Nov '13
334 Los Palmos Dr, San Francisco, CA
334 Los Palmos Dr, San Francisco, CA
$841K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1263 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Oct '13
1950 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA
1950 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$1.27M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1912 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is awesome to work with. We are first time homebuyers in a new city and Stuart has been tremendous help in navigating the complex process of homebuying in a very hot market. He recommended lenders and came out to see properties which we were really really interested in and gave us very good insights into properties and pointed out things which we wouldn't normally have thought.
One thing to note is that though, there maybe times when he is slow to respond, but be that assured you won't miss any deadlines, be it writing offers or preparing CMA's before the offer date.
Great realtor and definitely recommend him!
Condo buyer closed Oct '13
1473 Waller St, San Francisco, CA
1473 Waller St, San Francisco, CA
$1.03M • 3 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
3.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
73 Estero Ave, San Francisco, CA
73 Estero Ave, San Francisco, CA
$795K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is a very experienced Agent. We are first time buyers and he has taught us so much. He has been very honest about the conditions of houses we toured. His team, Tom Larsen went on multiple house tours with us and gave great tips and things to look for on potential houses. Eagerly answered all our questions. Ali was very on top of things and made sure to kindly remind us of our timeline to ensure our closing process went smoothly. Stuart and his team were awesome. And Stuart also has a great sense of humor. Great agent and a great guy overall.
House buyer closed Aug '13
2140 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA
2140 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$985K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1645 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart was great to work with and I have already recommended his services to a friend. He works hard to make sure we closed at an incredible speed and gave valuable advice during negotiations and afterwards. He gets to the point quickly, made sure I understood all the steps involved as a first-time buyer and ensured I got a great deal.
House buyer closed Aug '13
1312 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA
1312 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA
$1.04M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1741 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
I would definitely recommend Stuart to my friends and family. He is excellent at following through and very easy to work with.
House buyer closed Jul '13
71 Miguel St, San Francisco, CA
71 Miguel St, San Francisco, CA
$2.65M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3245 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Jun '13
621 Lakeview Ave, San Francisco, CA
621 Lakeview Ave, San Francisco, CA
$444K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 900 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Jun '13
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA
$465K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 598 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
It was a pleasant experience working with Stuart. He is very knowledgeable with the housing market in SOMA. We came up with an offer that tied with the highest competitor. He is always very responsive to email. Messages are typically replied in 30 mins during business hours, and never later than 24 hrs. He keeps things tracked so you get noticed when things need to be done, and otherwise he never spams you with uninterested information. Overall I have nothing to complain about him.
Condo buyer closed May '13
1 Bluxome St #301, San Francisco, CA
1 Bluxome St #301, San Francisco, CA
$750K • 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 912 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
I would absolutely recommend Stuart. He was fast, responsive, and persistent in getting us closed quickly with the best deal possible. He was available when I had questions and was very patient, an important trait given that we are first time home buyers.
House buyer closed Apr '13
1303 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA
1303 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA
$749K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1900 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Apr '13
3732-3734 20th St, San Francisco, CA
3732-3734 20th St, San Francisco, CA
$1.11M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart and Ali were great throughout the bidding/purchasing process, working to get our bid on top, responding to our questions quickly, and making sure everything proceeded to closing smoothly.
Condo buyer closed Mar '13
346 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA
346 Hermann St, San Francisco, CA
~$1M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
3.5
Incredibly friendly and easy to work with
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
1356 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA
1356 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA
$750K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1307 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
2012 (50 Homes)
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Nov '12
3917 7th St Northwest #2, Washington, DC
3917 7th St Northwest #2, Washington, DC
$330K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 745 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted
1433 R St Northwest #2, Washington, DC
1433 R St Northwest #2, Washington, DC
$679K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1182 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$469K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1060 Sq. Ft.
4.5
We definitely recommend Stuart to other potential buyers. As in any relationship, we talked to Stuart early on about our needs and preferences for how best to communicate and stay up-to-date, and we enjoyed a productive working relationship with him. He has a terrific eye when viewing properties, and a valuable perspective and sense of strategy. He also has the necessary and important persistence to get deals done. Stuart was always an advocate for our interests.
Townhome buyer closed Nov '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$430K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2370 Sq. Ft.
5.0
I was very happy with Stuart. He went out of his way to help me understand the process of buying a home. I can't explain how wonderful he was.
Condo buyer closed Dec '12
1025 1st St Southeast #1003, Washington, DC
1025 1st St Southeast #1003, Washington, DC
$410K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 787 Sq. Ft. • New construction • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was absolutely wonderful! We were first-time home-buyers and he helped us bid on about 5 properties. With each bid he helped us, but did not push us, with what our opening offer should be. Once we finally went under contract, he helped guide us through every step of the home-buying process. Email is his preferred form of communication, and he always quickly responded to our dozens of emails. Our inspection process had a serious snag and he fought for us every step of the way to help ensure the plumbing was finally fixed to working order. We highly recommend Stuart!!
Townhome buyer closed Dec '12
335 18th St Northeast, Washington, DC
335 18th St Northeast, Washington, DC
$438K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1188 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
This was a very long process due to the builders requirements taking much longer than they had said, but during the whole 7 months Stuart was very helpful and stayed in constant contact with me. I really appreciate the time and attention he displayed in our dealings.
Condo buyer closed Dec '12
149 W Street Nw Unit 2-13, Washington, DC
149 W Street Nw Unit 2-13, Washington, DC
$318K • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted
4410 Lingan Rd Northwest, Washington, DC
4410 Lingan Rd Northwest, Washington, DC
$735K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1784 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Dec '12
4410 Lingan Rd Northwest, Washington, DC
4410 Lingan Rd Northwest, Washington, DC
$737K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1784 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart was a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable, hard-working, and generally very responsive. The only suggestion we have is that on a few occasions, we would like to have been updated sooner, e.g., when he was waiting on a response from the seller's agent for several days, he could have told us that. But all in all, we were very happy with his service.
Townhome buyer closed Nov '12
23 3rd St Northeast, Washington, DC
23 3rd St Northeast, Washington, DC
$740K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1627 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
I worked with Stuart after having worked with a non-Redfin agent. Stuart provided me with extensive details as to what steps I needed to take and what items he was tackling throughout the process. I was very impressed with how responsive Stuart was to emails and phone calls.
I was able to go from contacting Stuart to closing on my new home in under a month.
Condo buyer closed Dec '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$680K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1161 Sq. Ft.
4.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Nov '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$309K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 617 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted
1820 Kilbourne Pl Northwest, Washington, DC
1820 Kilbourne Pl Northwest, Washington, DC
$889K • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3741 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted
3151 Tennyson St Northwest, Washington, DC
3151 Tennyson St Northwest, Washington, DC
$865K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1989 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Our DC house hunting experience was a long road. We put several offers down on homes in competitive situations and were outbid each time because the DC market (especially in Capitol Hill where we were looking) is CRAZY. During that time we were working with other Redfin agents, but had heard good things about Stuart and asked to switch to him. Soon after, we found another home that we liked. We were not able to tour the home initially with Stuart, but he went on his own to check the place out and answer some of our detailed questions. His perspective was valuable in confirming our positive view of the home. He also offered us insight into what he thought the selling price would be (he thought the home was underpriced), which gave us a bit more security for the very high escalating offer... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Oct '12
125 Kentucky Ave Southeast, Washington, DC
125 Kentucky Ave Southeast, Washington, DC
$908K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1768 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Oct '12
3919 Livingston St Northwest, Washington, DC
3919 Livingston St Northwest, Washington, DC
$999K • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1955 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$1.29M • 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
1.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Condo buyer closed Oct '12
2201 2nd Street Nw # 1-41, Washington, DC
2201 2nd Street Nw # 1-41, Washington, DC
$323K
5.0
Mr. Gavan is a credit to a profession in dire need of credits. The particular circumstances surrounding my transaction presented a set of unique challenges which he was able to meet handily. In general the nice adjectives used to describe his work in the other five-star reviews seem fitting. If you go with Redfin, be sure to have them assign Stuart as your agent.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '12
1444 C St Southeast, Washington, DC
1444 C St Southeast, Washington, DC
$554K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1259 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
He is a great agent, very knowledgeable, helpful and available!
Condo buyer Offer Not Accepted Sep '12
1750 Harvard St Northwest Unit 7a, Washington, DC
1750 Harvard St Northwest Unit 7a, Washington, DC
$450K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 878 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart took over over for another Redfin agent in the final weeks of our deal after most aspects were already in motion. The transition was smooth, and Stuart was attentive and responsive as he helped us close on our first home purchase.
Condo buyer closed Oct '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$304K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '12
1915 Biltmore St Northwest, Washington, DC
1915 Biltmore St Northwest, Washington, DC
$2.14M • 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 5400 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart picked up our purchase mid-stream and was great to work with, very knowledgeable about many of the nuances of purchasing. We'd recommended him to friends before we even closed on the property!
Townhome buyer closed Sep '12
24 16th St Southeast, Washington, DC
24 16th St Southeast, Washington, DC
$575K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1240 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was amazing through the whole process. We toured with him several times, and at no point was there any pressure to do anything but find a condo that works for us. And we did, and he held our hand through the rest of the way. He was responsive, attentive, and never seemed annoyed by some of our annoying questions and requests. Stuart took care of anything we needed immediately and without question, and stayed on top of all the various moving parts during the closing process. He was professional and friendly throughout, and we highly recommend him (and therefore Redfin) whenever possible to our friends. Thank you, Stuart-
Condo buyer closed Sep '12
1413 P St Northwest #203, Washington, DC
1413 P St Northwest #203, Washington, DC
$1.26M • 2 Bed, 3 Bath, 1800 Sq. Ft.
4.5
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Sep '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$890K • 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 2542 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was a pleasure to work with. He was very timely in responding to our questions - being first-time home buyers, we had a lot. For all the appointments where Stuart had to be present, he was always on time, sometimes arriving even before we did. Even though our buying process was slightly different because it was new construction, it was a comfort to have Stuart around to ask the questions we didn't think of or to advocate on our behalf.
House buyer closed Sep '12
3807 Hansberry Court Ne, Washington, DC
3807 Hansberry Court Ne, Washington, DC
$413K • New construction • First-time buyer
4.5
Excellent advice and services. Got all the details right, and helped us in every way as we closed on the house we wanted.
Townhome buyer closed Sep '12
2123 12th Pl Northwest, Washington, DC
2123 12th Pl Northwest, Washington, DC
$720K • 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 1244 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was great throughout the entire process from bidding to closing. He was incredibly responsive throughout, responding to every email and phone call promptly and with good information. He's also just a pleasant guy to deal with!
We had a tough situation on the day of closing when the lender wanted to delay the closing, but Stuart followed up assiduously with us and the lender to help make it happen.
I definitely felt like Stuart was on our side and hussled to make our deal happen! I would definitely recommend working with him to others.
Townhome buyer closed Aug '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$635K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2100 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer closed Sep '12
1108 3rd St Southeast Unit Addison, Washington, DC
1108 3rd St Southeast Unit Addison, Washington, DC
$808K • New construction • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer closed Aug '12
1501 Vermont Ave Northwest #2, Washington, DC
1501 Vermont Ave Northwest #2, Washington, DC
$399K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 590 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
The last time I bought a home, I worked with a traditional buyer's agent. It's been a number of years, and this was my first time working with Redfin. I love the website, and I was really enamored with the idea of the discount. My experience with Stuart wasn't quite the same as my last experience with a real-estate agent. Granted, the last time I bought a home was in the pre-iPhone days, when almost all communication was via telephone or in person conversations, and we spent hours in the car looking for listings. (This last point is completely mitigated by the existence of the Redfin website). This experience was definitely different. I was initially a little put-off that I didn't interact with Stuart, (or any Redfin agent), personally very much. However, everyone was always EXTREMELY... Show More
Condo buyer closed Aug '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$350K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 833 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
My husband and I are so pleased with our RedFin experience. As first time home-buyers, this was all new to us and we were probably a little needy. Stuart was always helpful, professional, and prompt. We have already recommended RedFin to a number of friends, and we would certainly recommend Stuart to anyone as well. We will definitely use RedFin again in the future- although hopefully not for a while! :)
Townhome buyer closed Aug '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$520K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1786 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Condo buyer closed Aug '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$285K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1050 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
House buyer closed Aug '12
6626 31st St Northwest, Washington, DC
6626 31st St Northwest, Washington, DC
$741K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1690 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Customer did not leave review comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted
3314 New Hampshire Ave Northwest, Washington, DC
3314 New Hampshire Ave Northwest, Washington, DC
$345K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1696 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Anyone purchasing a home would be lucky to have Stuart as an agent. Not only did he calmly deal with a mortgage lender that was a huge headache, he was also available at any time to answer even the minuet of questions and concerns while purchasing my first home. Thank goodness for Stuart. Redfin is great!
Townhome buyer closed Aug '12
1203 West Virginia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC
1203 West Virginia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC
$270K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1392 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
First-timer here! Stuart was great. Always available, always ready to answer questions, always ready to conduct showings, etc. And as a first-time buyer, I asked a lot of questions. And I requested a ton of showings. At all times of the day and night. He was unfailingly patient - and more importantly, honest - and funny, too!
Condo buyer closed Jul '12
1615 Q St Northwest #902, Washington, DC
1615 Q St Northwest #902, Washington, DC
$364K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 541 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
House buyer closed Jul '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$378K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1112 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart has been an exceptional agent throughout our home purchase process!! We had gone on a few tours with him when we were first looking for a home a couple of years before, so it was very special that we were able to close with him. Not only was he extremely responsive and prompt (and very personable!), he had a wealth of knowledge and assisted us on every step from bidding to closing. We had a particularly challenging transaction, but he was also able to identify problems that we would have easily missed. We would highly recommend Stuart and hope to work with him again in the future.
Townhome buyer closed Apr '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$440K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1450 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.0
Overall Stuart was great. He is very personable and quick to respond, and always appeared to have my best interest in mind, which had not been my experience with other non-Redfin agents. We had a particualrly challenging transaction that involved a difficult sellers agent and conservator that was managing the estate. I wasn't always confident that Stuart had experience with some of the more difficult negotiations nor knowledge of all my legal protections under the contract. It also didnt seem like he sought advice of more senior agents or legal experts. Overall, Stuart was a great agent and I would recommend him to friends, and I think he will get stronger with more experience in the DC market. But overall i was very satisfied.
Townhome buyer closed Mar '12
1518 Allison St Northwest, Washington, DC
1518 Allison St Northwest, Washington, DC
$516K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2280 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
super helpful for first time buyers. really responsive and timely. totally on top of everything and a genuinely nice person.
Townhome buyer closed Mar '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$330K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 810 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.5
Stuart was very helpful in guiding me, a first-time homebuyer, through the complicated process of finding and closing on a home. He was responsive and made himself available for several house walk-throughs. I appreciated that he pointed our home defects and potential issues when he noticed them. He also kept in touch with my lender to make sure everything was progressing. I would recommend Stuart to others.
Townhome buyer closed Mar '12
1712 Montello Ave Northeast, Washington, DC
1712 Montello Ave Northeast, Washington, DC
$364K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 1276 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart guided us through a very long and very complicated contract process on a foreclosure property. He was patient, gave us good advice, and was good at talking us back from the ledge when we needed it. He was flexible and dedicated, and made himself available to open the house up for a half-dozen different walk-throughs over the course of our contract evaluation period. I think we would have lost our contract and potentially also our earnest money if we'd had a less-patient, less-attentive, or less-even-tempered agent. Thank you Stuart! Onward to renovations!
House buyer closed Mar '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$439K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1408 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his work. More importantly, he clearly cared more about getting us the best deal possible than pocketing a big commission. In fact, he continued to answer our questions after the deal was concluded. I cannot stress enough how easy he was to work with. Like most Washingtonians, we have busy day-jobs that leave no time to work around a realtor's schedule. Stuart was always available whenever we needed him, and he was always pleasant to work with too! Bottom line: I'd recommend Stuart to any buyer.
Townhome buyer closed Mar '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$510K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1744 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
Stuart was terrific to work with! He was patient, knowledgeable, savvy and an absolutely excellent advocate on my behalf. His easy-going manner and superb knowledge of the DC market made my experience as a buyer a delightful one. I really can't say enough good things about Stuart and the entire Redfin team!
Condo buyer closed Mar '12
3883 Connecticut Ave Northwest #109, Washington, DC
3883 Connecticut Ave Northwest #109, Washington, DC
$483K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart is the best! Though my wife and I were novices to purchasing a home, I have worked in the real estate field previously, and I can say that Stuart stands out as a personable, knowledgable, client-focused professional. He was a steady and dispassionate advisor through our search and several purchase negotiations, and an effective advocate in the final transaction that resulted in our purchase of a beautiful home! He was patient and responsive in an intensive and emotional negotiation with a difficult seller, all while my (6 months pregnant) wife and I were trying to manage our own emotional rollercoasters as first time homebuyers- we personally and directly credit Stuart for our continued sanity! We could not possibly recommend him with more enthusiasm.
Townhome buyer closed Feb '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$543K • 5 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1368 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.0
I attended an open house in Capitol Hill on my own. I contacted Redfin and Stuart helped me put together the offer and close. Stuart showed me just one other house over this period, and together we closed the transaction on the original home in just over three weeks. One of Stuarts strengths is the ability to cut to the chase and get things done quickly. We had several sticky spots in trying to get this deal done, and Stuart was expertly able to grease the skids to achieve the desired outcome. He is very knowledgeable, but I often found that I had to proactively elicit the information by asking questions. Stuart is prompt, courteous and very adept at working virtually. He was able to keep on top of my situation effectively even while being gone on a conference for several days to the... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Feb '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$745K • 2 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 1216 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
4.5
Granted that I knew almost exactly where and what type of property I was looking for, Stuart was very helpful throughout the entire homebuying process. He was quick to respond to questions, either over the phone or via email, and had a very positive attitude towards his work. He was very knowledgeable, especially for a relatively new Redfin agent, and was proactive in seeking answers to questions if he did not have them on hand. I would definitely recommend him to first time homebuyers, like me, who have a good sense of what they are looking to buy but are not very familiar with the homebuying process.
Condo buyer closed Feb '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$345K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was great to work with and always responsive. He provided sound advice and was forceful in negotiating when needed.
Condo buyer closed Feb '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$490K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1044 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was extremely helpful with our first time working with Redfin. He guided us through a typically very stressful process and made it very uneventful. Stuart makes sure you are completely satisfied with every step of the process and will find an answer or solution to every question or problem. I highly recommend using Redfin and also highly recommend using Stuart. I have already recommended two friends to Redfin and specifically try to work with Stuart.
Townhome buyer closed Feb '12
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$699K • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1244 Sq. Ft.
2011 (19 Homes)
5.0
Stuart is the perfect redfin agent! I viewed over 40+ properties with Stuart, and relied on his advice to successfully close on our new home against multiple offers. He has deep knowledge about the DC market, and I especially appreciated his willingness to explain things to a first time buyer, often returning my emails within minutes. I highly recommend Stuart and Redfin!
Condo buyer closed Dec '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$629K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1100 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was a tremendous help the entire way through the process and a pleasure to work with. He was responsive (always called back within 15 minutes) and provided good advice. We knew the neighborhood we wanted to live in and found the house we ended up buying on Redfin.com. Stuart met us at the house, guided us through the contract and helped us with all of the tasks between ratification and closing. This is the third home we have purchased and Stuart and Redfin.com provided us with better service than the so-called full-service Realtors. I have already recommended Redfin.com to all of my friends and will continue to do so.
House buyer closed Dec '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$817K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1632 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart is solid and very dependable. He is an organized, no-frills, totally legit, no-pressure real estate guy. He knows lots about everything related to buying, although he doesn't presume to share it all (so sometimes you have to ask). What he doesn't know, he finds out. If there is one way Stuart could up his game it would be to offer his advice more readily. We got the feeling that Stuart knows this game and plays it well. But we were not always aware of how it was being played and what we could do to help win. Stuart helped us find a great home and negotiate a great deal. He was there every step of the way. As first time home-buyers, we had a lot of questions - he took the time to answer everything, provided a multitude of resources, and held our hands the entire way through. He... Show More
Townhome buyer closed Dec '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$620K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1368 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart was excellent throughout the entire process. On a day when we were late, he waited in the freezing cold for us. He responded rapidly to all of our questions as we bid and stayed in close touch with the seller and our lender. He helped manage our offer on the bidding night til midnight and pushed hard for our interests in a competitive scenario. After our bid was accepted, he again was always responsive to our questions, helped out during the inspection, and was enthusiastic all the way through. We'll miss working with him!
Townhome buyer closed Dec '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$667K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1496 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
5.0
Stuart is cheerful and a pleasure to work with. He responded to my requests quickly and effectively. At each stage he kept me informed, provided useful advice, and made telephone calls on my behalf to resolve questions and problems. I would gladly recommend him to other home buyers.
Townhome buyer closed Dec '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$459K • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 1694 Sq. Ft. • Multiple offers
5.0
Very happy with Stuart. Knew he was local to the area, very friendly, understanding of my desire to tour several properties that were different, and definitely helped me out in getting information on the property prior to closing.
Condo buyer closed Nov '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$282K • 1 Bath, 500 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart is upfront and hard working. He was particularly helpful with difficult seller negotiations on my condo. I definitely recommend his work.
Condo buyer closed Nov '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$395K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 800 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
Stuart was very responsive, particularly when I needed his help to make a purchase happen at the last minute. I feel that Stuart looked out for my interests, and I would recommend him to anyone.
Townhome buyer closed Oct '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$285K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 618 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
4.0
Stuart was a valuable partner in finding a home efficiently. He was always prompt in returning calls and getting information.
Condo buyer closed Aug '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$460K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1227 Sq. Ft.
3.5
Stuart was very professional and a pleasure to work with. My deal went down to the wire and he had some creative suggestions to make sure the deal went through. My only critique might pertain to the structure and operation of Redfin: Because home tours are easy to schedule (which is great!) and they seem to do a lot of volume, it was sometimes hard to get a hold of my agent when the deal was in it's critical phases. I'm sure my anxiousness as a first-time home buyer didn't alleviate any of this. Also the seller was out of state, which made some of the communication tough, especially when pressed up against deadlines. All-in-all, I believe Stuart tried his best to make sure I was happy with my experience. Bottom line: I was satisfied with my experience and I especially love the Redfin... Show More
Condo buyer closed Jul '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$370K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 680 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
5.0
I found Stuart pleasant to work with. He's smart, has a good memory for details, and has a thorough knowledge of the standard real estate contract used in the Washington metro area. And when the seller tried to back out of the deal two weeks after the contract had been ratified, Stuart sprang into action. He consulted tirelessly with a real estate attorney and determined that the seller's reason for trying to stop the sale had no legal merit. Thanks to Stuart's persistence, I now have a beautiful home. And during the final walk-through, Stuart helped make sure that a tricky heating system was in good working order. No task was too large or too small for his attention; if you work with Stuart, you'll be taken care of. I would definitely work with him again.
Condo buyer closed Jun '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$306K • 1 Bath, 552 Sq. Ft.
5.0
We really enjoyed working with Stuart - he was very enthusiastic, attentive, and helpful. He was able to get answers to some difficult questions for us, and always gave us great recommendations for other services we needed (such as a home inspector or title company). In our particular situation we had a slightly bumpy experience with tenants rights issues in DC, and would have liked more information upfront about how those issues could affect our ratified offer. However, Stuart was great in helping us navigate that process and kept us informed as the situation developed. We would highly recommend him.
Condo buyer closed Jun '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$295K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 950 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
3.5
Stuart was great. Very kind, responds to emails rather quickly and sat through a rough 2.5 hour closing. I think that he is a good agent for someone who really is independent in the home buying process, possibily more for second or third- time home buyers. As a first time home buyer there is always a constant state of panic about what is going on, what has been communicated, what has been responded to by the seller, and Stuart's style of service tended to amp up my panic level instead of quell it, if I didn't recieve communication from him about something we discussed or emailed about for days or a week... which then led me to worry and my head to swim thinking things are falling through the cracks. As a first time home buyer you never want to think something is falling through the... Show More
Condo buyer closed Jun '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$380K • 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1200 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
3.5
Stuart was very responsive in the homebuying process. Overall, I had a positive experience with Stuart and my homebuying process went smoothly but I would have appreciated to have a little more guidance and information about the market, in particular Stuart's experience working with other buyers. I would enthusiastically recommend Stuart to a non-first-time homebuyer who knows what he/she is looking for and isn't looking for guidance from an agent.
Condo buyer closed Jun '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$425K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 810 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
Our homebuying went very smoothly and we were able to handle most of the paperwork electronically. Definitely smoother than the last time I did this. There were a few times where I wished for a more comprehensive answer while forming our offer but that part's always going to be a bit uncertain and tense.
House buyer closed Jun '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$510K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1546 Sq. Ft.
5.0
Stuart was fantastic. He was very responsive, honest, and made sure we stayed on track to close on our target date throughout the process. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the DC area.
Condo buyer closed Jun '11
1465 Columbia Rd Northwest #301, Washington, DC
1465 Columbia Rd Northwest #301, Washington, DC
$445K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 921 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers
1.5
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Townhome buyer Offer Not Accepted May '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$330K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1020 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
As a first time home buyer, I had some anxiety using Redfin especially early on in the process. It's important to note that different from using a more traditional agency where the agent is looking for you for homes in your range, here you are really looking for yourself (and to some degree - i.e. a particular price range - your choices may be limited in what you are able to cull from the web, etc.)...of course you make up for this to a degree with the Redfin credit, but it has it's pro and cons and may be something to consider. Once I understood more about the buying process and become more familiar with how the the Redfin service is setup, then found out that Stuart was my agent assigned (after having gone on a tour with him, etc.) things went really smoothly. Overall, finding a... Show More
Condo buyer closed Apr '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$370K • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1000 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
4.5
Stuart was always very responsive throughout the whole process and was always eager to help me or clarify any questions. He also had always the best attitude and never seemed bothered by my calls or emails. I highly recommend him.
Condo buyer closed Apr '11
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
$470K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 959 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer • Multiple offers