"This testimonial is a long time coming, and it’s hard to know where to begin to describe how exceptional this team is. Buying your first home is stressful under any circumstances, but making your real estate debut in a white hot market is especially daunting. Enter Wilkinson Properties Group. From the moment my husband and I met Richard and Stephanie we were charmed by their down to earth, approachable demeanor. Over the last year Richard and Stephanie expertly guided us through two highly unusual deals, exceeding our expectations every step of the way. There’s no challenge too complex for Richard and his highly capable team, but somehow they make it all look it easy. Put simply, if you’re searching for a team to navigate you through the real estate gauntlet, you can stop your search here."

"I have bought and sold property roughly 10 times in the last 20 years and Richard is the best agent I have worked with in that time. He comes at the property with both a statistical and a human approach, which is so refreshing. He didn't try to flatter me with a high price to get the business (unlike some agents I've tried) and we ultimately made 20% over the list price. The stager and crew of services he had to hand were incredible and definitely contributed to the increased interest in the property and ultimately raised the sale price. During the escrow process Richard and his team went above and beyond to keep the sale as smooth as possible. On top of that, he's a really nice person. I know people say I couldn't be happier, but I really couldn't be happier."

"Buying a house is totally overwhelming — especially for a single, first-time home buyer. Thank God for Richard and his team! Not only did Richard and Lauren take care of all of the heavy lifting (scheduling 8 million things, answering 10 million questions, etc.), he is a genuinely a great guy who bends over backwards to help. He's also pretty funny, and fun to be around! I can't recommend Richard highly enough! I'm so grateful to my friend for referring him to me ,and I will be doing the same for anyone I know looking to buy or sell in LA! Five stars! Highly recommend! Ten thumbs up! Seriously, Richard exceeded my expectations in every way, and I still can't believe he helped me score the house of my dreams. THANK YOU!"

"I am a New York real estate lawyer who needed a great deal of guidance through the very different world of California real estate. Richard immediately understood that and was able to expertly guide me through all the nuances and yet, still treated me like a real estate professional. He did an amazing job of a deal with many moving parts."

Richard Wilkinson was the real estate broker who handled the sale of the homeI just sold in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles. It isn't easy to tell you howgreat my experience with Richard was ... but I'll try ! I've lived in Silverlake for a long time (25 years!!), way before it was thehipster paradise it is now. I haven't used a real estate broker here in LosAngeles for years, so I was starting from scratch looking for a new person torepresent me in the sale. Richard was on my short list for brokers mainlybecause he had worked with some friends in my neighborhood who had a greatexperience with him. I did have meetings with other brokers who were familiarwith the neighborhood, some of whom were very impressive, but Richard wasthe person who impressed me the most. He turned out to be exactly the rightchoice. From square one he went beyond my expectations , researching propertyrecords and finding out more about the history of my house then even I knew .First off there was a well researched procedure based on recent house sales inthe area in order to settle on the correct pricing for my particular house. Thiswasn't an easy proposition since my place was somewhat unusual for theneighborhood , but he patiently discussed the pros and cons of various pricing
strategies until we came to a number that we both felt would work. He then helped me in recommending a team of professionals who helpedrestore the house to a level that I never would have thought possibleconsidering the short time frame we were working in. Ever sensitive to mywishes and concerns about the process, Richard was never more than a phonecall away. He was hands-on whenever I needed him in person and always readywith an opinion that was well grounded in his years of real estate experience .His input was invaluable ! The presentation of the property, with great input from the stager andphotographer Richard recommended, was nothing short of astonishing. Theplace looked truly lovely and showed beautifully . After a couple of weeks ofopen houses we had multiple offers and I ended up accepting one that was wellover asking. He then helped me sort out the unfamiliar (To Me !!) world of escrows and thepiles of paperwork involved in the final transactions. All of this was handled withhis remarkable professionalism and good humor. Consider this a very hearty endorsement of a very talented and personableprofessional. Thanks Richard !!

Richard Wilkinson and the Wilkinson Properties team, including Leanna Spearwere amazing and I give them my highest recommendation to anyone lookingto buy or sell a home. It took me several years to finally pick up the phone andcall a realtor. From the moment I sat down with Richard and Leanna, I felt theirpassion for their work and their genuine interest in successfully guiding methrough the process of selling my home and buying a place much more suited tomy life. They came to our first meeting prepared with research and ready to putme on the path to selling my home. They proposed a timeline, maderecommendations for how I could prepare to show my home and ready tofinalize their research to set a price. Their research and expectations about howthings would proceed were spot on and right on schedule. I had many multipleoffers over asking that far exceeded my expectations; yet, quite in line withtheirs. I attribute the many offers to their creative marketing, includingtargeting to buyers who would likely have high interest in my property.Additionally, they made sure that we did all the necessary work to answer theprobable questions from prospective buyers in advance. In doing so, theyhelped escrow close without a hitch. At the same time they were selling myhome, the Wilkinson Properties team had me out looking for a new place to live.Leanna from Richard’s team did excellent research and got me into see placesthat aligned to my expressed desires. As a person short on time, Leanna gaveup her time to spend the day seeing a range of properties including the one thatI ended up buying. Leanna helped me secure an excellent deal and made surethat the few small issues that came up at inspection were addressed beforeclosing. I am thrilled! From beginning to end; from selling to buying; Richard,Leanna and everyone at Wilkinson Properties cared for me far more than Iexpected of any agents. They communicated with me at every step of the way,answered every question I had, were patient with me and helped me to makesmart and sound decisions. The team kept me on task by making sure I did mypart and communicated with the lender and escrow agents as necessary. Theywere professional throughout. The Wilkinson team made a complex process
understandable. Richard and Leanna genuinely held my interest foremost andlived up to the point of view they shared with me when we first met. Richard,Leanna and the entire Wilkinson team at Keller Williams are incredible and Irecommend them highly.

We developed a 6-unit new home small lot subdivision in Atwater Village.Richard took over from another agent to sell the final two homes. Whereverthere was work to be done, Richard and his team were ready to jump in to help.Not once did he say, "that is not my job," rather he offered solutions and didwhat needed to be done. He advised us on the strategy for preparing thehomes for sale, he put together a great marketing package and advised uswhen we were ready to put them back on the market. We had both homes inescrow by the end of the first open house weekend at above asking price. Iwould love to work with Richard on our next project.

If your agent is "not bad for an agent" talk to Richard. You will soon settle fornothing less than his unique brand of honesty, patience, andstraightforwardness. He helped us through the purchase of our first home and,later, the sale of our first home. He was also an invaluable resource for the sixyears in-between. I cannot recommend Richard and his team highly enough.

Richard pleasantly surprised me with his level of expertise, service and quality.From the high quality professional photographs of our house to walking usthrough the process on how to best sell our home and also using moderntechnology to make everything run smoothly, Richard set the bar as high asyou can put it.

My experience with Mr. Wilkinson was very good. He was very efficient inquickly selling my Atwater Village property and assisting in coordination ofrequired tasks associated with the property. This aspect was significant for meas I had relocated out of state prior to the decision to put the property on themarket.

Richard was absolutely wonderful throughout the whole process of selling myhome. Richard is thorough, incredibly knowledgeable, and most importantly,just a great person to work with. Richard and his team were always responsiveto my requests and constantly provided updates about the sale process. Iwould not hesitate in recommending Richard to assist you in selling or buyingyour home.

We sold our house because Richard used his powers of influence and attractionto find the perfect buyer and negotiate a smooth buying/sale process.He dealt with any potential issues with grace and ease and helped make theexperience of the sale a positive one.He is the man!!

Hard to imagine that any agent could be as knowledgeable, professional,personable and downright effective as Richard Wilkinson. Once we'd made thedecision, he moved with an immaculate hybrid of speed, clarity and marketinsight that astonished. The clear-eyed stage management of our interiors andexteriors resulted in photographs that seriously made me reconsider ourdecision to sell because our house looked so damned good. He was sensitive toour schedules, understood the challenges of such an enterprise and was patientwith us as we marshaled our efforts toward open house. 100 people in two daysthrough our little 1,000 square foot charmer, 12 offers within days. Richardfinessed an uh-oh moment with the appraiser after we'd accepted an offer andspirt-guided us through to close with personality, a sense of humor,appreciation and dare I say it - kindness. He's the Kevin Durant of real estateagents: a master talent who is humble to the core. (Full disclosure: he's nearNBA tall himself so trust him when he says those windows up high could usesome Windex...) Upshot? Many months later and we still have the highestselling 2 bed 1 bath home in the Eagle Rock, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, AltaDena, Atwater areas - in the hottest market in the country. Thanks a million, formaking this potentially fraught, high-stress undertaking roll out like a walk inthe park, Richard. Our little family landed on our collective feet with a tidy sumin our bank account thanks to you. You. D. Man.

Within 6 weeks we put our house on the market, closed on it, bought anotherand closed on that. It was a positive and exciting experience. All thanks toRichard Wilkinson! We can't recommend Richard's knowledge, initiative,connections, and support enough. He made our dream house happen!

Organized, efficient, and courteous service. Met with me on zoom right at the start since I am out of State of California. He kept me well-informed at key moments in the condo-purchasing process.

"Not only did he get me more than I needed, the process could not have been easier. In selling a multi unit property, he gathered all of the information personally and did as much of the work as he could do making my life as easy as possible. He was spot on with the numbers, he was spot on on how to navigate the process…already with back up plans in place if plan B was needed. Plan B was needed and therefore it wasn’t a big deal or a huge set back as we were prepared. He was fantastic about explaining anything you needed and was honest in what would be needed to actually get it done. Efficient, good at his job, easy to work with….can’t ask for more."

"Richard pleasantly surprised me with his level of expertise, service and quality. From the high quality professional photographs of our house to walking us through the process on how to best sell our home and also using modern technology to make everything run smoothly, Richard set the bar as high as you can put it."

Richard is honest and passionate about his job. He has a stellar knowledge of the market. He went above and beyond the necessary steps to secure a house which wasn't a standard sale. I will refer him to my friends and associates. I'm so happy to have him as a resource for future sales.

I cannot say enough about Richard. He helped us find the right home quickly and put together an offer that ensured we would win a bidding war with more than 20 other bidders. As importantly, he kept us from making a mistake on a property that had too much baggage. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the East side neighborhoods we were seeking and steered us only to properties that were in line with our tastes. Lastly, he is very responsive and really fun to hang out with. You won't go wrong with Richard.

"First, an unreal level of attention to detail. The very definition of a seller’s Representative / Advocate. SHARP! From the initial stages of deciding how / when to list to a clear, concise timeline of the selling process, Richard was present, not missing a step. He was also instrumental in positioning us as buyers on another property – which had it’s own unique set of challenges! When the dust settled on the sale of our property and the subsequent purchase of the new property – we were breathing easy and delighted by the outcomes. Cheers, Richard!"

"If you want to be certain that you will succeed in acquiring your desired property, you should hire Richard Wilkinson. After selling a long-held family farm in Nebraska, my husband and I wanted to acquire a residential income property in Los Angeles. I am a novice in this regard, and knew that I needed someone with a thorough understanding of the many neighborhoods in Los Angeles. As you know, there are thousands of Realtor’s to choose from and after speaking to several including Richard, it was clear that he was the best choice. Here’s why. First, he listens. Then he asks questions to confirm that he truly understands what exactly you are looking for. These conversations were exceedingly helpful in enabling me to be certain that when we made an offer on a property, I was 100% comfortable with the location, price and condition. Second, I always felt that he had my interests in mind, not his own commission. For example, the first duplex we made an offer on quickly went $300,000 over asking price and had 17 competing offers in the first round. Ultimately, we were in the final 3, but when he sensed that the price was going above my comfort level and I declined to pursue it, he calmly said we would put it aside and move forward: no drama, no irritation, no passive aggression, just reassurance that we would find the right property. Third, Richard is a skilled communicator. He may not be a therapist, but he is adept at gaining an understanding of the listing agent and seller. In this competitive market, I cannot emphasize strongly enough how important this quality is. When he writes your offer, it isn’t sent to the seller on a hope and a prayer that it will somehow be accepted. It is carefully crafted to address the seller’s concerns so that yours will be the winning offer. Fourth, his assistant Leanna is a dream: super organized, thorough and doesn’t let one detail slip through the cracks. Within minutes of your accepted offer, Leanna is on it, scheduling any inspections (after you determine with Richard which ones you need) during the contingency phase so that you can decide if you want to move forward. Once you are in escrow, she is on top of all of the moving parts making sure everything is on track. She is masterful at her job, and a resource for any and all trades you may need after you’ve closed escrow. Finally, Richard is passionate about his job and has a stellar work ethic. This is not a 9 to 5 gig for him: he works tenaciously to make sure your goals are met. During this process, we encountered recalcitrant tenants, uninformed listing agents and sellers with mixed messages. But through it all, Richard kept the lines of communication open so that every issue was resolved and we were able to acquire a perfect income property. I promise you, he is the key to helping you achieve your housing dream."

"Richard and his team sold an investment home for me in Northwest Pasadena. They did an exceptional job throughout and made the transaction (from my perspective) feel like it was on auto-pilot. In addition to professionally managing every detail and providing proactive and timely communication, Richard and team provided numerous value-add extras, things like referring outstanding vendors (e.g. staging, hardwood floor guy, etc.) and hosting a pre-launch social gathering for neighbors and local real estate folks. If you want an engaged, smart and focused real estate professional then I highly recommend Richard."

"Richard Wilkinson and the Wilkinson Properties team, including Leanna Spear were amazing and I give them my highest recommendation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. It took me several years to finally pick up the phone and call a realtor. From the moment I sat down with Richard and Leanna, I felt their passion for their work and their genuine interest in successfully guiding me through the process of selling my home and buying a place much more suited to my life. They came to our first meeting prepared with research and ready to put me on the path to selling my home. They proposed a timeline, made recommendations for how I could prepare to show my home and ready to finalize their research to set a price. Their research and expectations about how things would proceed were spot on and right on schedule. I had many multiple offers over asking that far exceeded my expectations; yet, quite in line with theirs. I attribute the many offers to their creative marketing, including targeting to buyers who would likely have high interest in my property. Additionally, they made sure that we did all the necessary work to answer the probable questions from prospective buyers in advance. In doing so, they helped escrow close without a hitch. At the same time they were selling my home, the Wilkinson Properties team had me out looking for a new place to live. Leanna from Richard’s team did excellent research and got me into see places that aligned to my expressed desires. As a person short on time, Leanna gave up her time to spend the day seeing a range of properties including the one that I ended up buying. Leanna helped me secure an excellent deal and made sure that the few small issues that came up at inspection were addressed before closing. I am thrilled! From beginning to end; from selling to buying; Richard, Leanna and everyone at Wilkinson Properties cared for me far more than I expected of any agents. They communicated with me at every step of the way, answered every question I had, were patient with me and helped me to make smart and sound decisions. The team kept me on task by making sure I did my part and communicated with the lender and escrow agents as necessary. They were professional throughout. The Wilkinson team made a complex process understandable. Richard and Leanna genuinely held my interest foremost and lived up to the point of view they shared with me when we first met. Richard, Leanna and the entire Wilkinson team at Keller Williams are incredible and I recommend them highly."

"Great guy, really laid back and friendly, takes the stress out of buying a house – in fact it was barely a stressful experience for us at all. Knows a ton of good inspectors and contacts. Also very much felt like zero pressure to do anything until we really found the exact place we wanted – so not at all a pushy person. We wanted an old characterful place in Echo Park with a large garden for a good price, which is obviously hard to find, but we got exactly what we wanted. Highly recommended."

"Richard Wilkinson is a wonderful human being and a fantastic agent. We really wanted an agent who could lead us through the process, understood our needs, was honest and whom we enjoyed spending time with. Richard is a true professional: extremely skilled as an agent, knowledgable, kind, thoughtful and funny. Whether we were viewing homes together, in the process of making offers or counter offers, or watching the hilarious videos he’d make for us when we couldn’t make an open house – the entire home search, offer and closing process was made infinitely easier and more comfortable due to Richard’s thoughtfulness and care. We could not recommend him more highly. He is one of the best. Use him! You deserve it!"

"We sold our house because Richard used his powers of influence and attraction to find the perfect buyer and negotiate a smooth buying/sale process.

He dealt with any potential issues with grace and ease and helped make the experience of the sale a positive one.

He is the man!!"

"Richard handled the sale of our house. His market analysis was spot on and we came out great. The open houses were handled very well and we had a fantastic turnout. Everything from the pictures, website, property description, pricing and marketing were completely professional and represented our house in the best light imaginable. Highly recommended!"

"Richard was essential in getting our unique property sold. We were able to relax and let the process unfold because Richard was so on top of everything. Buying or selling a house requires a lot of faith and thankfully our faith in Richard payed off. When we buy our new house we plan to use Richard again."

"Hard to imagine that any agent could be as knowledgeable, professional, personable and downright effective as Richard Wilkinson. Once we’d made the decision, he moved with an immaculate hybrid of speed, clarity and market insight that astonished. The clear-eyed stage management of our interiors and exteriors resulted in photographs that seriously made me reconsider our decision to sell because our house looked so damned good. He was sensitive to our schedules, understood the challenges of such an enterprise and was patient with us as we marshaled our efforts toward open house. 100 people in two days through our little 1,000 square foot charmer, 12 offers within days. Richard finessed an uh-oh moment with the appraiser after we’d accepted an offer and spirt-guided us through to close with personality, a sense of humor, appreciation and dare I say it – kindness. He’s the Kevin Durant of real estate agents: a master talent who is humble to the core. (Full disclosure: he’s near NBA tall himself so trust him when he says those windows up high could use some Windex…) Upshot? Many months later and we still have the highest selling 2 bed 1 bath home in the Eagle Rock, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Alta Dena, Atwater areas – in the hottest market in the country. Thanks a million, for making this potentially fraught, high-stress undertaking roll out like a walk in the park, Richard. Our little family landed on our collective feet with a tidy sum in our bank account thanks to you. You. D. Man."

"Richard is amazing ! He helped me buy my dream home. The process was very easy and smooth and his advise and support throughout the whole process was great. I will highly recommend Richard to anyone that is looking to buy a home."

"Richard is a fantastic realtor whose experience and knowledge of the area combined with his patience with our many questions made him a pleasure to work with. He quickly and efficiently set up showings for us in a wide range of eastside LA neighborhoods, and was game to work with us in envisioning the potential in even the most extreme “fixer” properties. When it came time for us to put in couple of offers on houses that became very competitive bidding situations, it was his ability to structure a clean and strong deal, as well as his well-established relationships with other local realtors, that helped us remain in the running, and that eventually enabled us to buy the house we really wanted. Also, we really appreciated his sense of humor! We wholeheartedly recommend Richard. Everyone should be so lucky to work with such a great realtor!"

"Richard was extremely helpful from the very beginning to the end of the process, offering useful advice, suggestions, information and referrals. He was sensitive to our stated needs and did a great job of offering us information and advice to help make informed decisions without pushing us one way or another. He helped us widen our home search into areas that we had not considered, but still fit our criteria.

Richard was detail-oriented in helping us strategize and craft offers that would be competitive in an very hot market with lots of competition from many “all cash” investors. He was very helpful during the escrow process in helping us review inspection reports, submitting documents in a timely fashion and focusing on priorities to close the transaction. We were very satisfied with his services."

"Great knowledge of all LA areas and helped drive the best price with pro-active strategies. The process took a significant amount of time and patience but Richard was able to survey the best area and fit for my specific needs. I would highly recommend him to anyone and I will be working with him in the future."

"Our home buying experience was a process that took over a year. Like most couples we were looking for our dream home. Richard was a great asset from the very beginning. He sent us listings from the different areas in which we were interested and because of our crazy schedules, met us at all hours ofthe day and night to show us different homes. When we found our home, he truly took a next level approach to walking us through every aspect of the process. From inspections to negotiating our repairs to helping us find a great lender, Richard was on point. We closed escrow on our dream home last week and we could not have done it without Richard."

"I worked with Richard on a highly sought-after duplex in the area & out of 6+ offers he was able to get my offer accepted despite it being slightly lower than the highest offer the seller had received. When I needed a few days to wrap up my financing he was also able to keep the seller from cancelling & kept all parties happy. Richard truly was the glue that kept everything together in my complicated purchase & I continue to recommend him to everyone I know looking to purchase."

"Richard Wilkinson is the best. Buying my first home was admittedly a daunting prospect. Richard made the process seem easy. He is smart, responsive and a creative negotiator. The home I wanted had multiple offers and Richard’s negotiation skills got my offer accepted. From initial view thorough closing, Richard’s knowledge and expertise made all the difference. I love my new home in Atwater Village and I consider Richard Wilkinson a friend for life. Give him a call. You will be glad you did."

"Richard sold a home down the street in our neighborhood that I thought a tough sell. When the time came for us to sell our home I thought let’s give Richard a try. He was extremely attentive and well researched in the what, when, where and hows of selling our home. Richard understood our concerns about timing and work with our schedules. When the time comes for us to buy again Richard Wilkinson will be our first and only call."

"Without Richard’s tenacity and effective skill, we would not have purchased our house. We had seen and made an offer on it only to lose to another buyer. To our surprise, the property came back on the market and Richard was able to get our offer in, negotiate, and get us through the process with the extra work of dealing with a 203k loan. We are now nearly finished with renovations and could not be happier with what he has done for us. Really a great person that listens, pays attention and goes the extra mile."

"Richard helped us through the daunting process of buying our first home with professionalism and a good sense of humor. He’s a great communicator and was always ready to help or offer solid advice for our many questions. Can’t recommend him enough!"

"My daughter and I set out to find a home for her. It had to provide rental income, as well as be both a home for her and a painting studio. Richard stuck with us for almost a solid year, as we looked at places, learned, changed our minds, and finally figured out what was needed. The whole process was somehow fun. He was always extremely good company, and I have recommended him to several other people looking either to buy or sell, and they were as happy and satisfied with their experiences with him as we were."

"I bought my house in LA with Richard’s help. I’m a tough customer, very picky and hard to please and Richard was not only patient with me but untiring and creative at helping me find a place I’d be happy with. Two times before I found the place I ended up in, we looked at a house that I liked initially, but seemed risky in that they might be coming with maintenance headaches. Both times, rather than grab an easy commission, Richard advised me to keep looking for something better. Added to all this, Richard is a terrific and funny guy, which helped make the long search not only bearable, but a lot of fun. I almost want to get a new house just so I can hang out with him again. Almost. I’ve dealt with many different agents over the years so I can say with confidence that Richard is among the best."