"April handled very well the multiple challenges of working with me. I wasn't ready to sell, having planned to possibly list my home ~6 months later than when April called to say there was a possible buyer. Hence, the house and I were nowhere near being ready for a 30-day escrow from a full-price purchaser. (I'd deferred maintenance and repairs to the extent possible on the home since my husband died 2 years earlier.) And I had very little time to focus on all the details needing attention. I have a demanding daytime schedule so April scheduled night time zoom calls. April was able to think on her feet and kept me informed of developments. She brought in a colleague to provide alternative ideas and solutions. They drove me to look at apartments when I was discouraged. This gave me the hope I needed emotionally to proceed - knowing I'd have a nice place to move to. During the busiest weeks, she would email status reports morning and night. Probably most unusual was April's wi"

  -Sunny Boren, Client

"April is superb in every respect! She pays careful attention to every detail, is always on top of everything, and is very easy to get a hold of any time of day or night. She's easy to talk with and has an approachable and pleasant disposition. Her group is a one-stop-shopping operation which included access to escrow services and lender options that provided good mortgage rates (very convenient). She goes out of her way to make sure you are happy with every detail. Pick her! You won't regret it. "

  -. Carey and Arturo Zamora, Client

"April is a joy to work with. Over the last 4 years, she has helped us find several rentals, she has provided valuable advice, and finally helped us find and purchase our first home!"

  -Adam and Karielle, Client

"Success is something that all of us wish to attain. But if it were so easy, everyone who wanted it would have it – It’s exclusive to a handful of people who did extraordinary things in their lives to get them to where they are today. And it wasn’t because they were lucky or because it was just handed to them. Being successful is all about how badly you want it and how much you’re willing to work for it – APRIL BRANDES, you have proven that you have what it takes! I have been so blessed to know you and to have worked with you; I am so looking forward in being in escrow with you again! Your integrity and attention to detail are the traits of extremely successful people and you have perfected those traits!"

  -Tricia Onsgard, Client

"April far exceeded my expectations with her knowledge, responsiveness, and professionalism in finding, negotiating and closing on the purchase of our home. As my husband and I were out of state, April gave us confidence throughout the process and never hesitated to get more photos, videos, measurements or any information that we asked for along the way. The entire process was a most positive and delightful experience thanks to April! Barb Beghin "

  -Barb Beghin, Client

"April is an excellent realtor! She has outstanding knowledge of the Mission Viejo community and years of experience in all the facets of selling a home. We were very anxious at times, and April was there for us 100% all hours of the day or night. She went above and beyond, frequently doing tasks for us when were overwhelmed, and bringing in excellent, honest contractors to work in our home. When something needed done, April knew exactly who to call. Her consistent graciousness, great communication skills and sincere friendship helped to keep us focused and positive. You will have not only a fantastic realtor but a true and honest friend. – Paul and Mary Sapp"

  -Paul and Mary Sapp, Client

"I am so grateful that I met April. April researched the particular area’s market and the seller before she/we approached the seller. While any negotiation brings anxiety and uncertainty, she was calm, and taught be to be calm, by being well prepared, and I really enjoyed the process. I felt like I was part of a team. I respected April and her professionalism, but far more important thing was that I was able to trust her because of her character, personality, and sincerity.As a first time buyer, I thought I could find my house without an agent, but I found that I was wrong. I was very lucky to have her as my Realtor! Thank you, April! "

  -Junko Kuga, Client

"April Brandes is an experienced and effective realtor who helped us find and purchase a beautiful home in our dream neighborhood. From day one April provided timely wisdom to help us navigate the shopping, negotiating and escrow processes. She also listened to what we imagined our new home to be and was very helpful in the process of envisioning what that home would be like. She worked tirelessly to help make things happen and to keep the escrow on time and on track. April has a very pleasant personality; she is up-tempo, energetic, kind, friendly and made looking for a home a lot of fun. We give April Brandes, Queen of Realtors our highest possible recommendation."

  -Chuckk and Andrea Gerwig, Client

"April was such a wonderful person to work with in helping us to find the perfect home. Everyone’s idea of what kind of house will meet their needs is different and April listened to all of our thoughts and concerns and was very supportive. We liked that she pointed out the pros and cons of places we were considering. It does not help if a realtor just says every place you look at is perfect because you know they just want you to buy a house. She was very honest about the properties we viewed and helped us immensely. She was very responsive every time we called. She was extremely professional and made certain that she could help in any manner to make our transaction go smoothly. We felt that she went way beyond what was expected of her to make sure that we were happy with our new home and the escrow process. In the last days of escrow, we had a few concerns arise and she did such a good job in taking care of everything. We would highly recommend April!"

  -Pam Persinger, Client

"April is Amazing, and a hard working agent that YOU KNOW she has YOUR best interest at heart- She isn’t just trying to make a sale, she is trying to create a HOME for your family! Without telling me what to do, she helped me think through what would be both wise and “right” for our family. If April hadn’t pushed me a bit into going back for a second look at a home we thought we didn’t like, we would have missed out on the perfect home for all 5 of us! We think of her as a family friend now."

  -Amber Zdrakas, Client

"April is the prototype of a real estate agent. She is efficient, intelligent, persistent, charismatic, ethical, and honest. I think what distinguishes her from my experiences with other agents in the past is her communication ability and professionalism. April’s professionalism is made obvious by the efficient, honest, and ethical way she goes about her work. Her passion for her work is obvious, but we also felt that she had our best interests in mind and not in the rhetorical sense which is the reality in most cases. Working with April is like having a friend that is extremely knowledgeable about her profession, will provide you with the honest feedback you would expect from a real friend, and follows through with what she says she will do. There are not many people I feel confident giving my highest recommendation to, but I have no qualms about giving that endorsement to April."

  -Andy and Xiao Jun Lei, Client

"My wife and I had a fantastic experience working with April to buy our first home. April was by our side, guiding us every step of the way. We started the process by going to look at houses, just to get a feel for what it was like. As first time home buyers, April did everything possible to make us comfortable with the process, and never pushed us beyond our comfort zone. As we zeroed in on the property we wanted, April worked tirelessly to get us there. We found a great condo in a wonderful neighborhood, and in our price range. My wife Jilaa and I can’t thank April enough for how hard she worked, how much time and energy she devoted to us, how she made herself always available for us, and how easy she made the process for us to buy this house. We have been at our new home for a month now and couldn’t be more proud of what we have accomplished in buying for the first time. We couldn’t have done it without April’s help!!"

  -David and Jilaa, Client

"When I first started the process, selling and buying a home at the same time seemed like such a huge endeavor. But with April’s expertise and guidance, it all came together. April guided me through the entire process! I never felt lost. Her support and friendship was amazing and kept me calm. April orchestrated two homes to close at the same time! And before I knew it had the keys to my new home in my hands. My husband and I are so thrilled and grateful to April for her wonderful guidance. We are excited to start this new chapter in our lives!"

  -Nelly Swauger, Client

"April provide a clear marketing strategy. Her staging vision transformed my home which resulted in stunning MLS/brochure pictures and a Full Price Offer that closed 28 days later. "

  -Sandra Beeson , Client

"I cannot recommend April enough. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and competent. She made it easy from offer to close for us as we are not local (yet!)"

  -Robyn and Megan, Client

"We are so grateful for all that our long-time friend and real estate agent, April Brandes, did for us in our search for beach front homes. She exhausted every avenue, even contacting out of the area agents, and was relentless in her pursuit of property for us. Plus, we were working with very tight time constraints as we had to re-invest because of a 1031 exchange, and she was extremely cognizant of that fact. We highly recommend April Brandes to find just the right home for you!"

  -Melanie and David Nankivell, Client

"April was great! Literally every aspect was top notch! From strategy of when to list and for how much, to having the eye for the perfect staging and presentation. It was great! (She even helped us game the big Z when they listed a model match at the same time!) Ours sold in 5 days with multiple offers...the other...just went into escrow after dropping well below our price point! April truly knows what she is doing!"

  -Helen Grobstein, Client

"April’s advice, availability, and assistance was priceless as challenges arouse due to a slab leak during escrow. She provided professionalism, calm and comfort when I needed all simultaneously — in essence, April was wonderful. I thank God she was my Agent. Buying a house can be stressful and time consuming. April was patient and guided us through this process. She is knowledgeable about the areas and what might be a good fit for our family, she is very professional in negotiating and working with the other agent, lenders and us and she helped us get the house we wanted. We hand-picked April because of her extensive experience with Galicia properties in Mission Viejo, and that knowledge was instrumental for us, especially as we were out-of-state sellers. She truly cared for our home a"

  -Dennis Nguyen, Client

"April is a wonderful person and a great realtor. We are so thankful for her time, wisdom and effort in finding a great house for us. Looking forward to working with her in the future when we purchase a home. "

  -Adam and Karielle, Client

"April Brandes is a gem to work with. She is hard working and tenacious in finding homes for people to buy and sell. She is dedicated to her clients, giving her best to them by treating each of them as if they were her only clients. She spends a lot of time with each one to achieve the end results they were hoping for."

  -Joann Tattersal, Client

"She helps you find good house and helps in getting the house for her client and she is like a friend and helps in choosing and also after getting the house she helps with renovation or repairs and lets you know ahead what we may expect Good friendly agent"

  -Jyoshna Mallampati, Client

"April Brandes goes above and beyond in helping her clients go through the confusing and overwhelming process of selling a home. She recognizes the multi faceted process and makes sure to keep her client informed, as much as possible. April is a master of staging a home to appeal to prospective buyers. She is fast moving and got our home on the market quickly. She kept abreast of market changes and made adjustments accordingly. I would recommend April to any best friend or family member!"

  -Corrine Tilson, Client

" April was great! Literally every aspect was top notch! From strategy of when to list and for how much, to having the eye for the perfect staging and presentation. It was great! (She even helped us game the big Z when they listed a model match at the same time!) Ours sold in 5 days with multiple offers...the other...just went into escrow after dropping well below our price point! April truly knows what she is doing/. – Jonny and Helen Grobstein "

  -Jonny and Helen Grossman, Client

"Working with April was an extremely pleasant experience. April is very knowledgable in the real estate field. She was thorough and concise in providing information and explaining the various steps. April maintained regular contact via email, text messages and telephone calls. I look forward to recommending April to my friends and family as well as working with her again. "

  -Nadia Guiterrez, Client

"We were fortunate to have a desirable home, well priced in a good neighborhood and our house sold in a couple of days. As always it’s the details that get you. In the 11th hour some troublesome issues came up with the buyer but April knew just how to handle the situation and removed the stress from our lives. I would highly recommend April if you need an accomplished Realtor to assist you on either part of the transaction."

  -Will and Laurie Ergas, Client

"We’re fortunate to have found April. She has been a wonderful help to us in finding a home, especially since we were out of state. She gladly did all of the hard work; drove all over Orange County to view homes, sent in at least a dozen applications, and coordinated the lease agreement with ease! What could have been a daunting task was made easy with April’s help! Thanks again!"

  -Chris and Christina McSparron, Client

"My family and I were looking to move for quite some time but had very specific criteria. April was more than supportive and always willing to help us look. Her responses were always prompt and she listened to what our needs and wants were and helped trouble shoot and go through the process of elimination. Her customer service and eye to detail is impeccable and I loved that she helped build our home with us as we sifted through properties! she has carried us all the way thru to the end of the process and beyond! I came home to a sweet vase of sun flowers with a little note! How much more kind and thorough can an agent get?!!"

  -Maygin, Client

"As a first time home buyer, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. You had the patience to walk us through the whole process, while providing us with invaluable knowledge for the future. Thank you for always striving to find the best options for us. Your positive attitude resonated with us throughout the whole experience."

  -Jason Shin, Client

"I was in a uniquely challenging season when I sold my home this summer. April provided me with unsurpassed support and guidance. I was so grateful that she was able to sell my home in less than a week. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

  -Marcia Ann, Client

""April was extremely helpful with helping me find my first home. As stressful as the process can be she made sure that I understood each part of the process and what I was signing up for. She always made it a point to be available to see the properties I was interested in and also sent daily lists of properties I might be interested in that were newly listed. When walking through properties she was quick to point out red and green flags that would make or break a properties potential. If you are looking for a place to live you will be in good hands with April!" -Chris Figueroa "

  -Chris FIgueroa, Client

"April is a wonderful person and a great realtor. We are so thankful for her time, wisdom and effort in finding a great house for us. Looking forward to working with her in the future when we purchase a home. "

  -Eva Saltonstall, Client