Ed MacLaughlin, Realtor - RE/MAX Estate Properties REMAX

Our experience with Ed (Re/max) was as a potential buyer on one of his listings. Ed provided the sellers’ counter offer to us on a Saturday with a contract date for us to reply on Tuesday. He surprised our agent the next day on Sunday wanting our answer, while we were on a long distance road trip, but the seller did not request this. We tried to recover Monday morning. We obtained the sellers comp on the property, and our agent (not with Re/max) confirmed with him that we were coming in higher. Despite the seller asking Ed multiple times if he had heard from us, Ed instead presented another Re/max buyer to the seller whose offer was less than the sellers’ comp. Ed did not stick to dates to get competitive bids for his seller from non-Re/max buyers. The house sold for additional Re/max profit in a form of dual/designated agency but at the sellers loss.

I recently (June 2017) represented a trust sale in Hermosa Beach. Although I had previous real estate experience, I had no knowledge of the value or the real estate market in this area. I interviewed the top brokers in the area and prior to listing the property, Ed brought an offer so favorable the estate accepted it. Ed represented both sides of the transaction and proved to be an experienced, professional, knowledgeable, honest, true to his word and friendly individual. The entire transaction went extremely smooth and we were very fortunate to have Ed as an agent. I would highly recommend Ed to anyone with real estate needs in the communities he represents.

Ed did a fantastic job for my brother and I selling a property in Hermosa Beach. It was almost before we could blink that he presented us with multiple offers. From there on he was on top of everything. He was always ready to answer even our most basic questions pleasantly and quickly. Ed will be my first call to be my real-estate agent if I ever return to the South Bay. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Ed's a pro. He's dialed into the community and always has 'pocket listings' that aren't available on the MLS. In today's competitive buying market - you need an edge. If anyone can find you that perfect home - it's Ed and his team. DISCLAIMER: Ed and I participate in a local networking group. I've had the pleasure of meeting with him every week for over four years now. He's active in a Leadership role in our organization and brings so much value to the chapter. Ed is committed to his profession and I've seen his dedication week in and week out. I write this so that the reader is informed and to bring transparency to this review. Ed is a friend, a client, and a resource for my clients. I recommend him to all of my wedding clients (I'm a professional photographer) who are looking to get into their first/vacation home. Highly recommended.

Ed and I first connected back in 2013 when he invited me to join South Bay BNI. In the six years I've known Ed, he has demonstrated time and time again why he is one of the best realtors in the South Bay. His knowledge of the homeowners market is second to none. If you've never bought a home before, Ed has an amazing program for first time home buyers.