Bear Valley Realty — client testimonials

What clients have actually said

Real reviews from the people Bear Valley has represented across the Central Coast — buyers, sellers, and a few who came back for round two. Names verbatim, language theirs.

★★★★★ 5 Stars on Google
★★★★★ 5 Stars on Yelp
Seller · Childhood Home
★★★★★
"I cannot say enough about how fantastic my experience with Steve Auslender has been. Selling my childhood home after the death of my mom was an extremely daunting prospect for me. Steve guided me through every aspect with great care and sensitivity. He was always available to answer questions and made me feel fully welcome to call at any time, even if I was just looking for reassurance. I found Steve to be very generous, in many ways, and I also quite enjoyed his great sense of humor. At a time when I was not feeling my strongest, Steve was incredibly supportive and encouraging, while escorting me through a very challenging time. Both Steve and his associate Dianne were truly wonderful to work with."
Dawn O.Seller · Selling a Childhood Home
★★★★★
"Steve and his team at Bear Valley Reality helped us purchase a home in Los Osos in an extremely competitive market. He has decades of experience and is super knowledgeable and resourceful. He is very responsive, friendly and fun to work with. His down to earth nature brings light to the often stress laden home buying process. Steve is truly one of a kind plus he has the experience and wisdom that is necessary in this market. He is dedicated and committed to the getting the offer accepted. Bear Valley Realty is a wonderful operation- thanks to Steve and Diane."
August F.Buyer · Los Osos
★★★★★
"You are a complete professional. You not only listened to us, but you heard us as well. We appreciate the way you respected us by guiding and informing us, rather than selling us. You attended to every detail which affected our interests. You represented our position and coordinated everything including items after the close of escrow. We enjoyed your friendly, easygoing manner and appreciated your constant availability. We were completely satisfied with your services and highly recommend you to anyone who wants a true professional on their team."
Ron & Laurel V.Bear Valley Clients
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Buyers
★★★★★
"We appreciate all the hard work all of you did. Thanks for all your time spent on the phone giving the house info. You were awesome. All the little detail and paperwork things that are so incomprehensible to me. Steve, for seeing us through the process, even when the going got rough. Thanks for your positive and outgoing optimism. You all do work well together as a team. We will invite you to our housewarming party when we pull it off."
The Whitacre FamilyBuyers
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From clients and the community

★★★★★
"Highly recommend Steve Auslender and Dianne Blanchard at Bear Valley Realty. Steve is enjoyable to work with as he brings a sense of humor and an atmosphere of calm to the buying and selling process. He is always available to answer questions and help in any way he can. His colleague Dianne is also very knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive. Would definitely work with them again."
Suzette S.
★★★★★
"Steve and his staff did an excellent job in the sale and marketing of our home. He made sure that we were informed throughout the process of marketing and selling. They were always upbeat and efficient. I would use Steve and his team with any of my real estate needs."
Joe W.
★★★★★
"Steve is a wonderful agent to work with. He guided us through a challenging escrow. He continues to help even after escrow is closed. He is full of local resources for anything you might need. He is also super responsive. Thank you, Steve."
Buyer | Seller
★★★★★
"Steve and Dianne were really friendly and helpful. They took their time to walk us through the process of both selling and buying our new home."
Richard & Angela A.
★★★★★
"I felt a connection with you during our first meeting. You made a challenging experience very pleasant and very smooth. Thank you for everything."
Kathryn R.
★★★★★
"Thank you for your professionalism and skill in the close of my home. You were always there to answer any of my questions and were always cheerful. I'm loving my new home."
Melissa G.
★★★★★
"Thank you for making this deal so smooth and thank you for the dinner it was very generous. We trust you with our property."
Rod & Carol B.
★★★★★
"You go the extra mile. You have the expertise. Steve, you have the experience of years and excellent PR."
Marlene W.
★★★★★
"Steve Auslender is the best. Knowledgeable, professional, down-to-earth, and fun."
Janaca J.
★★★★★
"A Big Shout out and thank you to Steve from Bear Valley Reality. Providing a U-haul truck for the community to have access to and use. I ended up having the U haul for 3 days due to unforeseen circumstances that come with moving. I appreciate all that you do for our community. Keep up the good work. Also please don't forget the donations after the use of the U haul to keep it mechanically sound and available to the public in our community."
Paul B.
★★★★★
"Thanks to Steve and Diane for coming to Big Brothers Big Sisters' rescue last week. We received a donation of office furniture that needed to be picked up immediately. Within a few hours of our call, we had the truck and were on our way to pick up the donation. Super easy. It's great to know that Bear Valley Realty supports local organizations with their community truck. Thanks again."
Patty C.
★★★★★
"We were able to utilize Bear Valley Realty's community truck for our non-profit group. I highly value a business that gives such a wonderful service to their community. Those are the kind of people I want to do business with. As far as the truck, they were generous and flexible, easy to work with, and took extra precautions due to covid. I would absolutely take my business there."
Heather T.
★★★★★
"Can't say enough about the crew at Bear Valley. They have let us us the community truck for years, saving us the hassle and cost of UHaul. The truck runs exceptionally well, and is equipped with straps, dolly and blankets. Kudos to Steve for making this available to everyone in our community."
SLO B.
★★★★★
"Through the use of the free community truck, we learned about Bear Valley Realty and Steve Auslender. Mr. Steve is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and an awesome agent, and Ms. Dianne is as well. Thank you for the use of your truck."
Christine C.
★★★★★
"Dear Mr. Auslender, thank you, thank you, thank you for your kindness in loaning us your truck. What a thoughtful idea and service to your community. It came in incredibly handy."
Algis M.
★★★★★
"Bear Valley has been an awesome supporter of ECOSLO and our annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup event."
Mary C.

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