Rene Esparza

3/30/25Hector Mendoza

Google Review

An agent with your best interest at heart. Being a first time home buyer and using the VA Loan, the task at hand felt very daunting but Rene made sure it was anything but. He helped guide us through the different criteria's we felt we wanted for our home. He was always patient with us and helpful, giving us the good and bad during our search. The universe works in mysterious ways and a home we thought we had no chance at getting became a reality with Rene's guidance. Once we found the house, he was our shepherd through the whole process.

Rene is the ultimate professional and someone you want on your side.

1/30/25Clair Cama

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The service we received was great! Any questions we had were answered in a timely manner. Rene and his team are responsive and helpful.

9/2/24Brandon Primm

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Rene and his team ( Andres) were a blessing to us in our search for our first home. His experience and guidance were invaluable. He was willing and able to explain all the options and to consider all strategies. When it came down to it our builder was offering great incentives if we financed with them over Rene. He was eager to tell us to take that offer as it served our family best, even though it reduced his ultimate profit. In the end we could not have asked for a better partner to help us, as a veteran, and a 1st time buyer. Semper Fi.

5/7/24Carol

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Rene has been wonderful to work with while selling my home during a very difficult time. Thank you Rene

4/17/24Judy Quintanilla

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We had an amazing experience working with Rene and Judah. They are professional and hard working. The best agents to work with for buying and selling your home.

3/22/24E Q

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I can’t say enough Great things about the team at Cal Capitol. They have gone above and beyond every step of the way through the buying and selling process of our home. I would absolutely and will use them again when we decide to look for a new place and I would most definitely refer them without a doubt. They are most definitely the absolute best for SoCal veterans.

2/25/24Matthew Heil

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Our family planned to move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Southern Orange County. We chose Cal Capital Real Estate / Serving America's Heroes based on all the great reviews across various websites. We initially reached out to Rene Esparza over one year prior to our planned move. Rene assisted us every step of the way, maintaining excellent communication. As we got closer to our planned move date, Rene helped us compile lists of potential houses that we were interested in submitting offers on. Rene organized the showings so that we could use the most efficient use of our time, since we were traveling from the SF Bay Area. Rene was very receptive to what we were looking for and he fought hard for us when it came time to finally submit offers on various houses that we were interested in. We were able to submit an offer on a house that we wanted and close escrow in approximately 5 weeks. Rene was absolutely amazing and we would highly recommend him for anyone buying or selling a home. Thank you Rene!

1/14/24Dave Aldapa

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We appreciate all your help in selling our home. Rene’s marketing strategies, negotiation skills, and attention to detail made the process of selling our home smooth and effortless. His dedication to military families is much appreciated. We are so happy that we choose René to sell our house.

11/30/23Stephenie Carrillo

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My husband and I chose Cal Capital Real Estate to sell and buy our new home, and are so glad we did. We had spoke to a couple other agents prior to making our decision from different companies and knew after we met with Renee and Judah that they were the right choice. We are currently expecting our fourth child and had to move quickly as we outgrew our old home. Renee worked on selling our old home while Judah worked on finding us our new one. We had so many questions and were unfamiliar with the selling and buying process as we had purchased our previous home from a family member and skipped the whole hassle of finding our home. Renee is extremely knowledgeable and guided us every step of the way through the stressful process (if you are buying through the VA, they have a lot of hoops and Renee knows how to make those jumps happen). Judah worked diligently and was readily available for our spontaneous viewings. If you are looking for an agent that will work hard, be honest and get you results, look no further. These gentlemen right here are your solution. I highly recommend Cal Capital Real Estate and would absolutely work with them again.

Stephenie Leiva
Army Veteran Wife

11/27/23Robert Leiva

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René and Judah did such an amazing job with dealing with me and my wife and helping us buy and sell our house, they were so patient with us throughout the whole process, this team top notch and will highly recommend them to anyone.

7/15/23barbra tanori

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My husband and I worked with Rene Esparza and were very happy with the way he handled our search for a new home, We only had a few months to look and secure a place and Rene worked hard to help us meet the deadline! Thank you for all you did to help us, it was great working with you, Rene Esparza. Keep in touch!!

5/18/23Mayra Ramirez

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René and his team were great. They were always cheering us on. They explained everything and were always available to answer any questions. Rene and Miguel were the best to have on your side when buying a home.Thank you so much! Highly recommend

5/14/23BoB O

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I really appreciate the guidance I received by Rene and his team. A hard process was made easy by everyone thank you for the hard work and for helping us find our new home

5/5/23Ronell Walker

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I just like to say working with Rene was wonderful, He was always helpful and treated me like I were his most important client. Mr. Esparza helped me get my Dream Home and always worked hard to see that I got what I wanted. Thank you so much.

Ronell Walker

4/1/23Stephen Han

Google Review

I always felt overwhelmed with the entire process of purchasing a home, so I kept putting it off, but I’m starting a family and wanted a nice home to raise my kids.

I have close friends and family members that are realtors, but no one seemed to know how to use the VA home loan. I don’t know many people who can down 20%-30% off a million dollar loan, so the 0% down from VA was the only option. Mortgage will suck the first year but you can refinance after 8 months, so you can breathe again.

So my wife and I decided to call a loan company called Veterans United to see our options, and asked if they knew any good realtors that knows how to handle VA home loans. They recommended Rene Esparza with Cal Capital Real Estate. He is a former Marine and combat veteran and they said he takes care of business, and they were right. Found and bought the perfect family home, and closed with house keys in hand within 2 weeks! Rene is very thorough and organized, and they make all the paperwork so easy. I think I had a harder time buying a car.

Being a family man himself he understood my situation and worked late nights to get the work done. If you’re a veteran you have to give Rene a call, you won’t regret it. Regardless, if you’re not a vet, I know he would work just as hard. It’s just how’s his wired. Thanks Rene!

3/30/23Pal

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We are expecting our first baby soon and timing was very important. We found our dream home but didn’t know what to expect since it was the first time even buying a home. Rene was extremely knowledgeable and patient. He was available at all times of the day and responds very quickly . We were able to find our dream home in a week, made an offer, and closed escrow in less than 2.5 weeks!!! All I can say is that it went by so easily and Stress free and even our friends and family were shocked at how quickly the escrow closed. We can not thank Rene enough and will be a returning customer! Thank you so much for being so efficient and patient!!!

2/22/23Fred Elliott

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Rene Esparza of Cal Capital Real Estate was truly exceptional. My wife and I were impressed with his level of knowledge and the amount of data he had about the housing market in general. It was a no-brainer for my wife and me to work with him since we were set on buying in the Chaparral High School District and I’m so thankful we did.

The effort and time Rene put into walking us through the process are unbelievable. From the first evening we spoke on the phone to the first day we met in person, Rene spent a great deal of time walking my wife and me through all the nuances of buying a home. From there on out, he was always available to provide us with the information needed to make informed decisions. Not only did we have all the information we needed to make those decisions, but I also felt like we were in responsible hands.

Rene will work with you to make your desires a reality. He is also very well-versed in dealing with loan officers, sellers, and other agents. His relaxed, calm demeanor kept my wife and my anxiety for this entire process low and gave us the confidence to see it through to the end. Rene Esparza exemplifies the expertise and professionalism that other Real Estate Agents should emulate. And because of this, I strongly recommend Rene to anyone looking to buy a home, especially if they are first-time homebuyers.

THANK YOU, RENE!!!

Non Sibi Sed Patriae😊…

2/7/23Daniel Bidwell

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I’m grateful to Veterans United for referring Rene Esparza as our Real Estate agent. Rene when above and beyond the call of duty. Rene helped me sell my 88 year old mother’s house in San Bernardino Rene took special care to explain all the details to my mother even though it was hard for her to understand. Rene sold my mother’s house at a price that was higher than I expected. My mother and I were moving out of state so Rene made sure that we had plenty of time to find a house and move even after escrow closed. After all the paperwork was signed and the house was sold I received a check for $1000.00 from Veterans United because I’m a Veteran that was totally unexpected. I’m so happy see how Veterans United helps our United States Veterans so to summarize this up I’d let Rene dig my foxhole any day Thank you Rene Semper Fi

2/2/23Maritza Torres Vazquez

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I just wnt to give a big thank you to Rene and his agent were absolutely helpful with the very complicated sell of our house and are now helping us with the process of buying a new home.

1/29/23Michael Bellart

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Rene was extremely helpful and always advocated for me during the buy process. He continues to help me with questions for which I'm thankful. I highly recommend him!

1/9/23Mike

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Rene was my home buyer and he was extremely helpful during the whole process. He fought to improve parts of the home and my loan without me even knowing. He's a true advocate and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, high performing agent.

11/17/22Gresia Mundaca

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Working with Rene was an absolute pleasure!! He worked hard and remained flexible throughout the process. Rene advocated on our behalf and always had our best interest in mind. Thank you so much!!

11/11/22Edith Vergara

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Rene is an amazing realtor that will go the extra mile and represent your interest. Rene ensured that my father-in-law wouldn't get taken advantage by the home builder. Rene made sure that the process kept moving forward. I would definitely recommend and hire Rene again for future purchases or sales.

11/8/22Kelly W

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Rene was incredibly professional and responsive/proactive and he used several marketing strategies to help move along our home sale. Our home sold quickly even in a shaky market.

11/1/22Erik Rosas

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Rene made the process of buying our home super easy. I would recommend Rene to any of my family members. Well experienced and always punctual. Thank you Rene! The Rosas family appreciates your efforts to finding our home!!

10/26/22Christopher Pollard

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Rene is a joy to work with. He responded to all questions quickly and concisely. Through the entire process of buying my home he was able to keep me calm and grounded. Even after completion of the sale he still checks in from time to time to make sure I'm still very happy with my purchase and his company.
I highly recommend working with this man and his company! He is extremely professional in attitude and appearance.
I will be using him again when it comes time to move to another home.

UPDATE****
Well, it is a couple of years since I purchased my home and found it time to sell my home. Just as before, Rene was there to help me every step of the way through the process. He is very professional and I highly recommend working with him!

10/23/22Jonathan Campos

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I've only worked with three real estate groups when I have purchased a home. One builder. Rene, Andres and the rest of his team are phenomenal. Not only did they sell my house in a week but also help me find a home. The team managed my transactions really well and being a single father time is short and they understood that. As a veteran I felt very taken care of and they understood the nuances of the VA home loan system. And when my last purchase was about to go sour they handled it like champs. Thank you for your help in my house transactions.

8/9/22Anthony Vasquez

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Hands down the best experience I’ve had! Response time is great, Knowledgeable, and friendly. I highly recommend choosing cal capital and working with Rene.

6/30/22Richard Reyes

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Rene is the epitome of a consummate professional. We had a wonderful experience with him. Agents, buyers, and sellers would be lucky to participate in an escrow with Rene and his team! Can't wait for the next one. 😎

6/21/22Brian Cross

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Rene was a great help during our house search. He worked around our limited availability for showings and provided honest feedback (even if it wasn't always what we wanted to hear but needed to). We highly recommend him to anyone looking.

6/14/22Phillip

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He was very patient,helpful,and made sure we got our money’s worth. Any time we had a question he was readily available no matter the time of day or night. For a first time buyer like myself Renee is definitely the definition of what an agent should be.

6/11/22shelly cross

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Rene, thank you for taking such good care of us and help us find our dream home. You went above and beyond for us in this crazy housing market. A true professional & a fantastic person. You made it look easy, but we know how hard you worked to help us find our home.

4/24/22William Costie

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4/17/22ray M

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2/25/22Gabriela Vargas

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Rene is an amazing realtor with an amazing team. He was non stop finding homes for us. He went above and beyond to find our family the best programs that my husband was entitled to, that we did not know about, due to him being a veteran without us even asking. His assistant Pam is very knowledgeable and they all work together and get the "job done" no matter what it is or what time it is. That showed us that his priority is to take care of his clients and make sure they are happy at the end of the process which we ARE.

2/19/22HAZCOM EHS

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Rene is highly experienced with VA Home Loans. He gives 110% of effort even when he was he sick in bed fighting covid. He never missed a call or text he was always available. Rene helped my family own or home in less than 30 days. He is the real deal. His Staff Ms Pam Mohalland she was awesome very efficient through the whole process. I give Pam 5 Stars Rating. Rene professionalism is rare He serves military families with a passion. He is our Family. SEMPER FI...

1/15/22Rasheidra Laws

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PHENOMENAL!! Rene is so thorough in the process of selling or purchasing a home. He is very informative and lets you all you need to know. Nothing is left unanswered, works around the clock if he needs to to make sure you are happy. You will never be disappointed! Trust me!! Always will be my go-to realtor as long as I am in California!!! Best, hands down!!! God bless you Rene! 😊

1/12/22Nathanael Griggs

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Rene does it all!! The best of the best when you need to purchase/buy a house. On a Monday you can tell him you need a house by Friday and it will be done. He doesn’t sugar coat things and tells you what you need to hear. Always let you know information ahead of time and what to expect. I highly recommend Rene to any friend that wants a new home. Keep up the good work and God Bless you Rene!!

12/28/21Mandy Maldonado

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12/2/21Chris

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Very professional! Rene worked really hard in helping us find the perfect house for us. He worked with our busy schedules and made time for us to visit properties at short notices, including weekends. He inspected every single house that we visited thoroughly and advised us on every single thing he found that could become a future problem or benefit for us. Overall, he made sure that we got a great deal with our purchase. Promptly responded to all questions and concerns that we had in great detail, and communicated all updates as soon as he got them.

11/9/21Armando Perales

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As a fellow Veteran Rene was great to work with. He got me into my first home. He answered any questions I had and always made sure to be on top of the process and always keep you updated. Made the home buying process a lot easier. Would definitely recommend if he’s services if you’re looking to buy or sell a home.

7/17/21Sunshine Esparza-Cheek

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Rene is by far the most professional, confident, reliable, trustworthy realtors!! He's on top of everything and keeps you in the know!! We never had to worry about anything!! Rene kept the whole process smooth!!! Thank you so much!!!

7/17/21Torrey C Butler

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All the above! I’ve never had a realtor that was completely invested in my interests and ideas for owning a home, until I met Mr. Rene Esparza. Started off as a realtor but became more like family, because that is how he treated my family throughout the process of securing a house. He honestly does a fantastic job! Allow Mr. Esparza to be your realtor, I promise you will thank me later!

7/13/21Jon Cheek

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Rene was amazing. We got about 60,000 more from our home than our original asking price. He was very professional, thorough, and informative. He let us know what was happening every step of the way. I highly recommend using him.

7/6/21natsuda dumrongpanich

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René, our agent exceeded my expectation. He is so helpful and so professional.

6/7/21Joel McConnell

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Rene. What can I say about him. He took a huge challenge taking us on as clients. My wife was very set with what she wanted and Rene was able to find us what we wanted, worked so hard to ensure the deal was solid and was always keeping us updated through the entire process from start to finish. We HIGHLY recommend him. He will go above and beyond to ensure you are taken care of.

5/24/21J Cabillan

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Rene was mission focused and was able to get us a home that met our specifications. Especially considering how competitive the market was, we were able to get the winning bid on our ideal starter home and close within a month.

3/26/21TeO Park

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Army veteran using VA Loan to purchase house:
3 bed rooms, 2 rest rooms, 2 park garage, decent back yard and location near School.

Rene is outstanding! I’ve worked with several agents and I found Rene was definitely one for me.
Rene had excellent knowledge with the whole buying process; especially working with VA Loans. He was with us each and every step of process explaining in precise detail in a very delightful easy professional manner. He was confident and definitely aggressive when he needed to be without us or seller ever feeling overwhelmed. He knew his in and outs and used it to our advantage. He was kind yet aggressive with sellers without having them ever feel being pushed and disrespectful. Trust is one of many words to describe his work behaviors and work ethics.
With him, We never felt like we were encouraged to be interested in something we don’t wanted. Even in the mist of the pandemic he was finding and tackling houses to our exact need and what we described was looking for. I would greatly encourage and recommend Rene as friend and agent to all my fellow veterans for his excellent service. Thank you Rene for helping us in our journey and finding our dream home.

3/26/21Irene Seung

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When we think of Rene first thing pop up in my mind is trust.He knows what he's doing. He got the solutions for my needs to buying house. It was really tough time to purchase the home but he makes it so easy.
I'll look forward to have his help on our next purchasing home.
Again thanks a lot for his great service.
It was a such a blessing to have him.^^
I do not write any comments because of my poor writing but I want to share my experiences.^^

3/3/21James Dominguez

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It was a pleasure working with Rene. He was very helpful and tentative. If I needed help or had questions he was always responsive. I would recommend him to anyone.

3/3/21jonathan bunting

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Rene was amazing! He is the reason why I was able to buy my dream home.

2/28/21Anna Tessier

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Rene went above and beyond as our realtor. We wouldn’t have our new dream home without him. There were higher offers on the home we wanted and because of Rene’s negotiation skills and professionalism we were able to get the house over all the other offers. Rene was available 24/7 and taught us so much during the home buying process. If you are looking for a realtor Rene is the way to go, he is the best of the best.

2/1/21Janice Bush

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Rene Esparza is a reliable, dedicated, and caring realtor! He helped my husband and I look for our new home. The process took us many months (and offers) to find the right home. Rene was consistently diligent and supportive throughout the entire process. We would definitely recommend Rene to our family and friends!

1/28/21teressa vaughn

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Rene is an exceptional realtor. He made me feel as if I was his only client although I knew he was working other clients at the same time. He was always pleasant, responsive, and he know his real estate. He works with an awesome team of folks who help move the process along smoothly.
I closed on my home in a short period of time and am very happy. He takes great care of us Veteran and Military.

1/25/21Joseph Dalit Bacani

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Although I haven’t bought a home yet with Rene his professionalism and his determination to go out of his way to help me by giving great tips and information has been top tier to get me the right home.

1/24/21D T (Vevesi)

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Rene sold me my first house and he was AMAZING!!! He made sure I was informed at all times and also he made sure to answer every question. He was also able to drop the price of the house!! I will definitely use him again when I purchase my second house.

1/23/21Colleen Brickey

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What can I say..who wouldn’t use him? I can truly say Rene is the absolute best, hard working, most considerate realtor and partner you could ever ask for! He’s a dedicated thorough professional who will do everything for his clients. I will recommend him time and time again. He sold me my first house which was at a time when it was “ average 3 days on the market “ . He’s helped me a few times since and still delivers the best attention and detail as the first time. He was relentless in helping find a great home. He knows , he gets it and he always closes the deal for his people. I can’t say enough about this fantastic person and realtor!!!

1/22/21rosa blanco

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1/19/21x Dog Soldier x

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1/19/21Jordan Carranza

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Rene is one of a kind. Very, very, VERY trustworthy. So friendly that during our whole process of looking for our home he became like family. It being my first time going through the process of purchasing a house in place for my father being out of town, he guided me through every step of the way and answered every question in a way that I would be able to understand. He went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that we were satisfied and comfortable with no pressure of finding our perfect home. like everyone else here, I highly recommend Rene. He’s a quality of a person, a rare kind of guy that will always look for your best interest with care.

1/18/21Dani Schulze

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Rene was amazing at his job as well as such a pleasure to work with. It was nice to have such a pleasant experience and be able to walk away with a great home and new friend.

1/18/21Brian Egan

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I've yet to meet a Real Estate Professional as motivated and enthusiastic as Rene. He knows the ins and outs of deals, finds great properties, and provides prompt and informative guidance.

I wish there were more people like him in real estate!

1/17/21Brendan Ferrer Green

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Rene was very helpful and timely with his responses. As a first time home buyer I did not know much about the process. He was patient and took the time to walk me through everything. If it weren’t for him I probably would not be sitting happily in my new home right now!

1/17/21Gustavo Ramirez Fregoso

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Rene made the home buying process super easy he helped me and my wife find our perfect first home!

1/16/21devildog272001

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Rene took me through the whole process of buying my house, he made the whole process feel so easy. Besides being a fellow Marine veteran, he is a great person. I would contact him again if I saw myself in the process of purchasing another house.

1/15/21Bruce Holton

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Mr Esparza is very personable knowledgeable and was always accessible during our house hunting.
He listens to your requests and follows up with great enthusiasm.
Thank you Rene

Bruce and Christin Holton

1/15/21Stephanie Castillo

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1/15/21Kirk Bush

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Rene is a fantastic real estate agent! Truly appreciated his patience and willingness to take the time to determine exactly what Janice and I were looking for in a home. We visited homes all over San Diego County and Rene was there with us every step of the way, from Jamul up to Escondido. His knowledge of the area, experience, and ability to see the forest through the trees helped us land in Poway. Can't thank him enough for his time, patience, and dedication. SF.

Kirk and Janice

1/15/21Ana Padilla

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Rene is THE BEST!!!! He helped me find the perfect home and exactly what I was looking for. Professional in the way that he pulled everything together and went above and beyond to make it happen. Invested and caring in our individual preferences when it came to the small details that make the biggest difference. My entire family was so happy with every little thing in our home. He’s realistic and helped us understand the process so we didn’t ever feel lost and kept us in the loop which made us feel secure. He’s overall and amazing individual and completely trustworthy. It was the best feeling getting the keys to a beautiful home that I felt safe in and financially stable. Thank you again Rene! Semper Fi

1/15/21Stacy Hansen

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1/15/21Eugene Pettiford

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Rene helped me find my forever home. He gave great guidance and helped walk me through the ins and outs of buying a home. He knew the things that I was looking for and as a veteran, he was able to inform me of benefits that I could use in purchasing my dream home.

1/15/21Jacob Castillo

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Rene was an absolute dream come true. The absolute professional and someone who really understands what veterans are looking for. If you want someone in your corner who won't rest until he gets what you're asking for Rene is your one and only choice. Need to close in 30 days, Rene...seller won't get back to you, call Rene.

1/15/21Luis Rodriguez

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