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All2024 (4 Homes)
Amber was the perfect agent. Very professional and understanding the emotional tole it takes to sell your family home. She was so helpful getting the house to shine. We were so pleased with the offer and getting through all the paperwork was a breeze. she made everything seamless. Can't recommend her enough.
House seller closed Mar '24
871 Del Monte Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
871 Del Monte Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
$3.8M • 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3582 Sq. Ft.
Amber from Over the Moon Realty recently helped my wife and I sell our home and working with her was an absolute pleasure! We met Amber almost 7 years ago when she helped us buy the same home we just sold and the level of service she provided was unforgettable. Naturally, we had to hire Amber again and, like before, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. Her expertise and knowledge of her craft made it incredibly easy to work with her. She provided invaluable guidance on how to prepare our home for sale, coordinated all of the staging with the help of her incredible team, and presented a very compelling pricing strategy. Amber's attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the listing was perfect, maximizing our appeal and landing us multiple offers. Throughout the selling... Show More
Jennifer was very punctual, communicative, and helpful anytime we had a question. She researched a lot of questions we had to be sure that our new home would be perfect for us. I would highly recommend her for a realtor or listing agent!
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2023 (11 Homes)
Amber was the best and hardest-working real estate agent I've ever dealt with. She did a terrific job in helping us get our home ready for market, including scheduling inspections, recommending cosmetic improvements—sometimes extensive—that would increase our home's appeal, arranging for those improvements to be done very quickly, having her husband (who was amazingly handy!) tackle things that needed fixing or installing, and, finally, with the assistance of another great Over the Moon agent Monica, doing a truly spectacular job of staging with the many items she has available for that purpose and then bringing in an outstanding photographer to show the house at its best. We wanted to wait to review offers until after the weekend open houses, so Amber held them every day through that... Show More
House seller closed Dec '23
Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove, CA
$1.35M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1091 Sq. Ft.
If you are looking to buy or sell a house in the Monterey Bay area, look no further than Amber and Over the Moon Realty. She takes a personal approach to the home-buying process and made it as easy as possible. My husband and I felt as if were her only clients. We cannot recommend Amber and her team high enough!
House buyer closed Sep '23
861 Maple St, Pacific Grove, CA
861 Maple St, Pacific Grove, CA
$1.3M • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1040 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Amber is so well-informed about the market and makes sure that her clients are supported and well-informed too. I have worked with Amber as both a buyer and seller and can’t say enough good things about her in this brief review. She is warm, patient, helpful, and capable! Five stars!
Jennifer Ronan is a wonderful person to work with. Her level of skills, professionalism and personality is immeasurable. She is the greatest!
My mother was a successful real estate agent/broker for 30 years… but that was 30 years ago, and her life experience was not easy for her to let go of. That said, Mom did instill one piece of advice in me that I have always held dear: Hire a professional, and then stay out of the way. You did a great job, Amber. You calculated some risk and landed the high price in the neighborhood while working with a lot of spinning plates at a time. Kudos to your hard-working husband and your crews as well. Absolutely excellent work, and experience. Thanks, again - Eric & Jackie
Condo seller closed Sep '23
38 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA
38 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA
$1.3M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1567 Sq. Ft.
Amber was the best agent I’ve ever worked with! I never felt uncomfortable asking questions, she replied immediately, and was helpful on every way!
Absolutely fabulous in every way! Great communication, very informative, friendly and warm, helpful and extremely competent .
We have worked with several excellent real estate brokers over the years, but Amber Russell takes the profession to a new level. From first interview to closing day and well beyond, Amber and her team had ideas and solutions for everything. Thoughtful, charming, efficient, knowledgeable, well connected, and tireless in her efforts to go the extra mile, Amber made the sale process as painless as possible. We soon learned to trust her advice and instincts 100%. In less than a week after listing, we had the perfect offer and closed ten days later. It’s not surprising that she was named Agent of the Year for Monterey County. If you're ready to buy or sell, do yourself a favor: call Amber Russell at Over the Moon Realty.
Amber Russell (Over the Moon Realty) was recommended to us because she had close access to trades & suppliers that could turn our “lived in” house full of the debris of our continuous 38 years of occupancy into an attractive property. She did just that. All our friends & family who viewed her listing photos were specifically impressed with her taste & skill. She was also able to obtain favorable prices on many rehab services. Amber is an impressively hard worker & excellent communicator. She kept us closely informed on all matters & ensured our approval on any questionable decisions. We never had any problem contacting her with a question or discussion. She has great market knowledge & a keen sense of buyer appeal. We felt very secure in her recommendations & they turned out to be... Show More
When you are buying or selling real estate at these prices you want to work with the best. This is my 4th transaction with Amber and each time it has not only been stress free but also fully transparent and successful. Amber is a pleasure to work with and easily one of the best, if not the best, in the Monterey Peninsula area. I highly recommend Amber and Over The Moon Reality for any real estate transaction.
Amber did an outstanding job in the selling of our family home in a very desirable area of Pacific Grove. After our first meeting and a tour of the house, she had many great ideas regarding giving the house a fresh new look in order to attract buyers and get the best listing price. Since we live out of state, we felt very confident leaving the work in her hands and we were not disappointed. With her network of painters, contractors, etc., she achieved quite a beautiful transformation in a matter of weeks and along the way kept us updated on every step of the process. Several offers were received within days of the listing. Amber thoroughly explained and summarized each offer and helped choose the best one. The house actually sold for quite a bit more than the list price, no doubt due to... Show More
2022 (19 Homes)
Very knowledgeable and responsive to stupid questions, of which I had many. Rest assured that you're in good hands when looking for a house with Amber.
We purchased a home in FL earlier this year, and our agent was horrible. We shopped around for agents while here in CA until we found Jen. Jen was night and day from that experience! She was always so responsive and moved with urgency during this insane market. She went out of her way to help us; showing us ten’s of houses and giving her expert advice, going to do video walkthroughs for us when we were out of town at a funeral, and always went above and beyond for us. Jen is the ideal realtor, and I strongly recommend her. We are over the moon with our home, and there’s no way that we would be living in our little slice of heaven without Jen. If you’re looking for a kind but aggressive realtor who will fight for you, you’ve found her! Military friendly LGBTQ friendly 🏳️🌈 Women friendly
Very responsive; clear and timely communication; friendly, and helpful with information about the community.
My wife and I worked with Jen buying our home in Monterey. Her expertise, experience, and communication were invaluable in our home buying process. In a highly competitive market, Jen worked with our specific needs and wants to find my family the perfect home. Even more impressive, we had multiple unique situations arise throughout the closing process and Jen's professional knowledge allowed the entire team to navigate the issues seamlessly. She continually went above and beyond, thought outside of the box, and added personal touches to make my family feel at home in our new town. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She can conceptualize whatever you want and find you the perfect home!
Excellent Pacific Grove area realtor. Hands-on, full service. We worked with Amber (& team) at Over the Moon Realty from July to September 2022. Coming through Covid and a changing market it was a surreal time in many ways and there were unusual challenges. Amber found solutions to keep us on schedule. We met with Amber and Rob in July and they delivered on everything they promised - prep, contractors, staging - with close in September. Amber was a pleasure to work with and we absolutely recommend her.
My wife and I found and purchased a beautiful beach tract home in 2012. While we hoped this would be the last home, we knew we might have one more move. I began to follow the beach tract market and kept the realty advertisements we got in the mail. Through the years, one name kept popping up. That name was Amber Russell. When our neighbor across the street passed away, Amber sold the home. My wife and I then decided that Amber would be our choice to sell our home when the time came. In 2022, the time came. We met with Amber who took us through the process of selling our home so we understood what we could expect in terms of the labor of preparing the home to be sold and negotiating the offers that might come. She knew painters, and other specialists. Under her direction, we looked at... Show More
Amber is thoughtful, smart, a good communicator, and overall very pleasant to work with. Would recommend Over the Moon Realty without hesitation.
Amber is excellent to work with. She has a great eye for detail and knows the market very well. The sale of my house was seamless from beginning to end, and I will use her for my future real estate needs.
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House buyer closed Jun '22
3881 Ronda Rd, Pebble Beach, CA
3881 Ronda Rd, Pebble Beach, CA
$10M • 6 Bed, 6 Bath, 7600 Sq. Ft. • New construction
Amber Russell was the selling agent on the house we bought in Pacific Grove and we were so impressed with her. Even though she wasn't our agent, she answered all of our questions, even after the sale was completed, and helped us with what we needed to do when we moved in, etc. After our wonderful experience with her on the PG house we bought (where, remember, she was the other people's agent, not ours) we knew we wanted her to help us if we ever looked to buy another house in the Monterey area. She was so nice, super quick with responses to our questions, patient - and honest. Fast forward to a year later and we were looking to complete a 1031 exchange in WA, where we had a rental property we were selling. We were under an IRS time limit and finding it so stressful to find a replacement... Show More
Amber is the very best….thorough, trustworthy and extremely thoughtful. Everything ran so smoothly and I was just happy to be able to follow her impressive lead. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone.
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
I highly recommend Amber Russell. She has represented me as seller and buyer (and seller again). I appreciate Amber's warmth, helpfulness, and professionalism. She was always available to answer my questions and made me feel well cared for throughout the process(es). Believe it or not, Amber even makes it all feel kind of fun! I will call on Amber again next time I need a real estate agent.
She makes dreams come true! Amber Russell (Over the Moon Realty) was instrumental in helping us achieve our dream, to buy a beach-town house. Our first meeting with Amber was by the phone when we cold-called her. She spent 45 minutes patiently answering all our questions and describing the pros/cons about the various towns on the Monterey Peninsula (Carmel, PG, Monterey). Several days later, we saw the perfect home listing pop up on Thursday night. Amber got us in for a showing on Friday evening and a chat with the listing agent, since we couldn't make it to either of the scheduled open houses that weekend. We submitted the offer on late Friday night at 11:55 pm and it was accepted over higher offers. This is all due to Amber’s expert guidance, as the offer was extremely competitive and... Show More
House buyer closed Mar '22
24808 Carpenter St, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
24808 Carpenter St, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$2.21M • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 1472 Sq. Ft.
Monica was very accommodating and provided a high level of service. I had her meet me at the condo site many times and she always was available. I asked many questions and she was very expeditious on all.
This is my 3rd transaction with Amber and I fell so lucky I have her on my side in this "interesting" real estate market. Beyond her knowledge and experience, her trust, flexibility and attitude makes working with her an absolute pleasure.
Condo buyer closed Feb '22
24520 Outlook Dr #30, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
24520 Outlook Dr #30, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$1.22M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1730 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
What a delight to work with Amber Russell as our realtor. Amber was always responsive, well organized, and professional in her communication with us. We benefited from her knowledge and experience in the local market, and every time we met with her, she exuded warmth and good cheer. Additionally, her incredible network of professionals in the area has really helped us post-sale. You will not find a better agent to represent you!
From the moment she first toured the house to the moment we closed escrow, Amber was extremely helpful. She used her experience to get the house ready for sale and arranged all of the inspections, etc. that we needed to make potential buyers feel secure. She and her team personally pitched in to help stage and prep. Quite simply, she cared; and it showed in every step of the process. When you choose Amber, all you have to do is listen and do what she suggests. We received an incredible offer and are extremely happy. Next time I need to sell a house anywhere, she's the first person I'll call. Highly recommended.
2021 (29 Homes)
I was moving here from out of state. Amber Russell and Jennifer Ronan called and we went over everything I was looking for (no stairs, etc.). Jennifer helped me through the whole process. She took me to listings, kept in constant contact, researched things, and went above and beyond my experience with other realtors. I would highly recommend them.
Condo buyer closed Dec '21
102 Hacienda Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
102 Hacienda Carmel, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$695K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 910 Sq. Ft.
Amber is thoroughly knowledgeable and professional and was a huge asset in helping us to buy a place in Monarch Pines. I recommend her without reservation
Amber and her team were most caring and professional in representing our interest. A real joy to work with and very accommodating.
Absolutely the best
Amber was very professional every step of the way and also very accommodating to our specific needs. Selling a house is stressful and she helped take much of the stress away from us which is very appreciated.
House seller closed Oct '21
3055 Lorca Ln, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
3055 Lorca Ln, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$2.85M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1950 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
My mom was a real estate agent and I saw how hard she worked. My mom was also honest, patient, and a great listener. She didn’t even seem to be in it for the money, but for the sheer joy of helping someone find a home they would love. When I met Amber, I sensed that she had the same qualities and work ethic as my mom. I trusted Amber to sell my mom’s home in Monarch Pines Mobile Home Park in Pacific Grove and it was a good call. She came in and took care of ALL of the details and issues as they came up. After closing, I felt a sense of peace knowing that the transaction was completed in a calm and timely way with no loose ends or unanswered questions remaining. I would definitely go to Amber again for any other real estate needs.
Amber assisted us with the purchase of our first home and I felt like we had the best realtor on the central coast. The moment she stepped in to help we knew she had our best interest in mind. Amber was a clear communicator and responded quickly even when she was very busy. She negotiated in an effective and respectful manner with the sellers realtor, and even saved us some money! If you are looking for a realtor that is going to expertly navigate this crazy process with you, than look no further.
Over the Moon Realty provided a great experience for us selling our home in Pacific Grove. They both went beyond expectations in making our home ready to show within 3 weeks and keeping it that way.
Amber Russell is amazing! It was her track record of sales that first brought her and Over the Moon Realty to my attention, but in our first phone call I realized how different and special she is. Besides being smart, strategic, and knowledgeable, Amber has an incredible warmth and professionalism about her. She is extremely responsive, communicating equally well across voice, text, and email. I never would have known we weren’t her only client. She worked hard and fast to sell our house in Pacific Grove; we closed escrow—for over the asking price—two months to the day she first saw it. A specialist in turning challenge into opportunity, she recommended some modest cosmetic upgrades, solicited bids, and oversaw the work. I appreciated how she prioritized high-impact improvements to give... Show More
I cannot express our appreciation for Amber Russell's expertise and compassion through all of the ups and downs of selling a home. She was always resourceful and went over and above in looking out for our best interests. You could not find a better agent!
House seller closed Aug '21
30050 Chualar Canyon Rd, Chualar, CA
30050 Chualar Canyon Rd, Chualar, CA
$1.75M • 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2873 Sq. Ft.
Didn't deal with Amber Russell
Our dear, dear friend Amber Russell is the most incredible Agent/Broker known to the LaLondes! Along with her husband Rob, the owners of Over the Moon Realty helped us buy and sell several homes, each time making us feel that we were their only clients, that they were dedicated to our needs, and only ours. It all started with what we affectionally called “The Lunch House.” A vacation home in Pacific Grove, Amber helped us sell it and purchase our “Succulent Garden” home in the Beach Tract of Pacific Grove. When it came time to leave, Amber not only gave us her undivided attention, she helped us sell it in an incredible 15 hours from contact with a potential buyer’s agent to a final offer well above the asking price! If that’s not service (always with a smile), I don’t know what is. If... Show More
We were very fortunate to have Amber represent us in the sale of our home in Pacific Grove. After seeing the house Amber made recommendations of small cosmetic changes we should make that would make the house look its best, and then arranged for the work to be done and supervised all the vendors. She kept us up to date on the progress and got everything done and had the house beautifully staged in under two weeks. Concurrently she ensured all the inspections and city reports were ready to go, so we were able to get the house on the market within two weeks of giving Amber the keys. The changes were unbelievable, she transformed our ho-hum house into a showpiece. Our home sold in five days with multiple offers for significantly over the asking price. The house closed in three days, with... Show More
We worked with Amber and could not be more pleased. As our agent she dealt with a light touch but with a firm grip on what it takes to list, promote, negotiate and close. She is a real professional and we developed a good bond. We could tell that she loves the area and she loves our home. We give the strongest recommendation possible for Amber and her "Over the Moon" service. She was even there for us right up to the day the moving truck pulled away with our possessions.
Another amazing experience working with Amber. Her knowledge, professionalism, and experience made our sale fast and seamless.
House seller closed Jun '21
609 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
609 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
$2.45M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1637 Sq. Ft.
I can't say enough good things about Amber and Monica! Amber has sold two properties for me and worked through any roadblocks that came up as if they were nothing. She really knows the market. While many agents know the market and how to fill out forms, I have yet to meet one who has her highest quality negotiating skills. Over the Moon Realty has great ethics and is trustworthy. They also have many skilled and reasonable service people they work with should your property need any repairs or freshening up. Amber is always available and responds quickly to any questions. I worked with her from another state and felt perfectly comfortable with phone and email communication.
We interviewed several realtors before selecting Amber and Over The Moon RE. Amber demonstrated great local knowledge of the market, was personable, professional and well organized with a strategic marketing plan that helped us achieve our goal.
We worked with Amber Russell to buy a house in Pacific Grove. Amber is an experienced, proactive, resourceful and all around amazing agent! She found a house that checked all our boxes, and in this hyper competitive market helped us come up with a strategy and guide us through a process that got our offer accepted. The house needed some work, and Amber went above and beyond, by getting multiple bids and coordinating the updates we wanted to make to the house before we moved in. Now, more than ever, you need a partner who delivers for her clients, and Amber is exactly the kind of stellar agent you need on your side.
We have had the good fortune to work with Amber Russell, Broker Owner of Over the Moon Reality, Inc. Amber is easy to work with and a professional in every way. She understands the needs of the client and gets things done fast and efficiently. Amber went above and beyond our wildest expectations, preparing and staging our home and stunning the market by receiving 15 offers and selling for $302, 000 above the asking price in just a few days. We cannot recommend Amber highly enough!
House seller closed May '21
2 Sw Perry Newberry/5th Way, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
2 Sw Perry Newberry/5th Way, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$1.88M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1396 Sq. Ft.
Amber Russell with Over The Moon Reality could not deserve higher praise for her superior support and professional service throughout our home purchase. Extremely responsive, genuine and thoughtful, she guided us through the paperwork and transaction process with ease. She went above and beyond to help us feel educated and safe through the process, including network referrals for home insurance, property management, home inspections, city service, general contracting and home maintenance. Concluding our home sale with celebratory family photos and personally curated “welcome home” packages, Amber’s friendly and endearing approach made us feel inclusive and cared for like a friend or family member. We are extremely grateful and appreciative of such a positive experience and would highly... Show More
Amber was very easy to work with and responded quickly to our questions. She advised us on how to present our offer in such a way that it was more desirable than the competing offer, which allowed us to get the house we desired. I have already recommended Amber to a friend who is considering moving to the area.
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I worked with Monica and she was great. She knows her stuff and was very knowledgeable of the area. I would use her as an agent again. Thank you, Monica!
House buyer closed Apr '21
1791 Juarez St., Seaside, CA
1791 Juarez St., Seaside, CA
$731K
This was our first attempt and experience at buying a home and Monica made it simple and seemless. Purchasing a home these days is very daunting yet Monica kept us positive with her motto of "never say never." She was a person we could always trust from the beginning and was always looking for our best interest during the whole process. Monica really took care of us and exceeded our expectations. Despite not being local and with COVID restrictions Monica made us enjoy the home buying process.
Amber is awesome! You just can’t find a better agent in the area. She’s an absolute delight to work with as she’s incredibly responsive day and night, gracious and accommodating whenever you have a question or request, and she walks you through the whole buying process expertly. She coached us perfectly to ensure we had a compelling offer such that we got the first house we wanted! Amber is also completely honest and factual, and she doesn’t pull punches and just say what you want to hear. She’s also so calm, even keeled, and reassuring, which was sure helpful as her steadying influence helped get us through some anxious moments that arose. She also knows everything about the Pacific Grove, Carmel and Monterey market. Plus she has an awesome network of painters, architects, draftsmen,... Show More
House buyer closed Mar '21
26464 Mission Fields Rd, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
26464 Mission Fields Rd, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$1.11M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1147 Sq. Ft.
Amber did an amazing job representing us. She was very patient and explained everything about the house and many things about the special regulations in the town. She is incredibly knowledgeable and went way beyond our expectations to make our experience of buying a house comfortable and successful. I recommend her without any reservations!
I don't know Monica Browning. I met Amber a little over 12 months ago and within a few months of meeting her listed my mother's home with Over the Moon Realty. I live over 350 miles from the property which was beset with one problem after the next. Amber was magnificent, dealing with all of the problems, many of which were outside of what she should have to cope with. It took over 10 months to resolve all of the problems and finish the improvements. She had an offer and a deal done within two weeks from when were able to put the property on the market. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone.
Amber was great. She is responsive and know the Monterey Peninsula extremely well.
2020 (34 Homes)
Amber went above and beyond any expectations my wife and I had. Amber is excellent!
House seller closed Dec '20
5013 Lobos St, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
5013 Lobos St, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$1.23M • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1244 Sq. Ft.
Very organized, thorough, and cordial.
Amber and her entire team are the best in the business. Amber is always a great sounding board and will give you fair accurate advice that leads to success. She always goes the extra mile to ensure the transaction goes as smoothly as possible and when it doesn't isn't afraid to have hard conversations with the other party.
I have bought real estate for over 40 years and this is the best experience I have ever had! Amber went out of her way to make the process seamless and I know that took a lot of time and effort. Highly recommend Amber Russell and Over the Moon Realty.
A good professional real estate service...Top Shelf and very helpful...excellent!!!
Wonderful real estate service...Amber is the best!!!
Based on previous property sales in other parts of the country, Amber Russell is far and away the best agent we have worked with. She absolutely knows the market and how to work with clients on both sides of the transaction.
Monica was an absolute dream to work with. I can’t believe we’re officially home owners now!! I’m so grateful for all the hours Monica put in helping me and my husband find and tour houses around Monterey county. She always accommodated my last-minute requests and answered my stupid first-time homebuyer questions. Her advice helped us really think about what we were looking for and now we have the home we really need and want in our dream neighborhood! Thanks for making this a reality, Monica!
Amber was such a joy to work with - she made the whole process easy and painless. She was full of helpful information and recommendations, and she was always available to us when we needed her. Thank you Amber, we can't recommend you enough!
40 days. That’s the amount of time it took to go from listing appointment with Amber to home sale proceeds wired to our checking account. While our grand plan was to move to Carmel-by-the-Sea, and we had thoroughly remodeled a home we purchased there in 2017 (also through Amber and Over The Moon) in anticipation, 2020 had other plans. With the local market red-hot, we knew the time was ideal to sell - and we only placed one call. To the agent we knew would be insanely responsive, impeccably knowledgeable and a professional’s professional. Should we choose to buy again on the Monterey Peninsula, our choice of agent to help us in our search isn’t really a choice at all. We’ll simply call Amber at Over The Moon.
Amber and her team were the listing agents for our recent home purchase. She was very easy to work with, timely and quick to respond. Amber is very service minded and was available and open to questions throughout our purchase process.
We worked exclusively with Amber Russell in our search for a home. She was always on schedule, warm and encouraging at every step of the process, and very knowledgeable about the homes we toured and every detail of real estate procedure that we asked about. She was always available if we had questions and never failed to quickly get answers for us. Her calm and friendly manner clearly made the whole procedure much easier for us. Since the close of escrow Amber has been invaluable in helping us get the services and resources that we need to make the home fully “ours” and integrate into our new community. She has our highest recommendation!
Amber Russell is a top-notch realtor. I've worked with 10 other realtors over the years, and Amber is at the top of the list for providing the best service. Her team, including Robert Kerchner, is excellent. Not only did they help us prepare our home for sale, but they also helped us navigate through some tricky events during our transaction. Without her and her team's quick thinking and proactive work, our deal may have fallen apart. They saved it and all parties are happy. I highly recommend Amber Russell!
It was a pleasure working with Monica to buy our first home. She was responsive and had a very flexible schedule. She went out of her way to walk me through all of the required documents (even during late evening hours) and was quick to respond to all of my questions. She was very patient with me and was great at managing my expectations. She is very knowledgeable about the home buying process.
Amber was on top of everything at all times. She explained everything that was going to happen clearly and then when it happened she checked to be sure we understood what was going on. We were very very pleased with everything she offered including her promptness her honesty and her sense of humor and kindness.
I don't possess adequate words to describe how fabulous Amber Russel is as an agent. She was so exceptional I am intimidated by the concept of trying to describe her extra care, effort and superb professionalism. For a lawyer to be without words is going some. To start with I didn't know her before this purchase. Believe it or not she actually ANSWERED HERSELF every call I made to her and there were plenty. It was a tough transaction. Most banks would not loan on the property and she knew a banker who had no hesitation. Then the HOA actually denied the sale but on her own she sweet talked the seller into paying the first years HOA fees out of escrow. She did that because she knew how important the property was to my wife. I have purchased real estate in 10 states and have had many very... Show More
Amber was a gem to work with. It was a quit sale and close and she was supportive and attentive the entire process. We are grateful to have had her represent us.
My wife and I worked with Amber to find a home in the Pacific Grove area. Working with her was a fantastic experience. She proved extremely flexible and provided great insights in how to approach the home purchasing process. We were impressed by her knowledge about the area. We got the keys to our new house a couple of weeks ago and are very happy with our decision.
Buying and selling a home can be stressful. Not with Amber... She is so good at what she does! She makes the whole process so easy and was always accessible to answer any questions. To top it off she is very fun to work with and that means a lot to me. :-)))
We both agree when we think of Amber It is her incredible service and attention to detail. Questions small or complex the response is always quick complete. We were from out of town and she made everything easy always best for us. We loved her happy spirit and it was just a fun experience. Amber will always be our realtor. You can't find anyone better.
Very professional in helping us thru our selling process. Attentive to details and was always there for us. She made our selling process very uncomplicated and smooth. She is the best!
Condo seller closed Jun '20
810 Lighthouse Ave #102, Pacific Grove, CA
810 Lighthouse Ave #102, Pacific Grove, CA
$499K • 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 824 Sq. Ft.
We worked with Monica to purchase a home in Carmel. It took a while and a number of tours to find the right home, but Monica was patient and super responsive the whole way. She was quick with responses and knowledgable throughout the contract period, helping us arrange and overseeing various inspections and coordinating with the various folks involved in the process as we do not live in the area. Monica knows the area well, has many useful contacts and on top of everything, is just a really nice person. We closed right on time, and were very happy with our experience with Monica!
House buyer closed Jul '20
Carmel, CA
Carmel, CA
$1.35M • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1568 Sq. Ft.
Very pleasant to work with
Monica helped us find our perfect home in Pacific Grove and I highly recommend her as a Real Estate agent. We were drawn to her almost immediately as she is warm and welcoming. She has the best combination of skills you'd want in a real estate agent: knowledgeable, a good listener, diligent and professional in every way. She showed us a range of homes and she provided all the information we needed to make the best decision. She did not hover or push in any way but she was always there when we needed her. We asked a lot of questions and she always took the time to respond in a timely manner. With Monica's guidance, we successfully made an offer under the asking price and we were able to close on the house that we wanted! Thank you Monica!
Outstanding and extremely knowledgeable. We got lucky with Amber.
In considering which real estate agent to represent us, we strongly felt that staging our property would be a critical component in the marketing and selling process of our home. So we met and talked with Amber. Convinced that she would excel in this area, we felt confident in choosing her as our agent. She and her team went to work. They thoroughly staged each room in the house, maximizing visual appeal and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Furthermore, they staged both the front and back yards, which added a nice finishing touch to the property. Amber and her team did an amazing and very professional job! We believe that no one could have surpassed her in the staging of our home. Amber’s understanding of the real estate market, as well as the needs of both the buyer and seller,... Show More
My wife and I just bought a home in Carmel Valley, CA. The initial research phase was done through Redfin. Since Redfin does not operate in Carmel Valley, they partner with Realtors in the area. Monica was referred to me by Redfin. We highly recommend working with her when buying your next home. I jumped on a preliminary call to learn of her experience and then followed it up with a video call. Throughout the process she was very professional. In the past I had gone through the experience of purchasing an apartment in NYC. However, that was 15 years ago and not in CA. Not only has technology made the process easier (digital signatures, online virtual tours, downloadable personal documentation etc.) but also CA operates differently than NY and Monica helped us come up to speed on those... Show More
Our family was introduced to Amber by a local realtor due to her expertise regarding a unique piece of property. We were very impressed with her recommendations regarding pricing, needed repairs and staging. She also provided the staging furniture and accessories as part of her marketing package. The process was impacted several times by current events that were out of our control. Amber was able to provide valuable counsel as we worked our way through the sales process. In summary, Amber is a dedicated professional and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend her.
My agent was Monica Browning. I highly recommend Monica because she has the skills you need in a professional realtor. She was always able to get the reports, and info that I wanted regarding a home and when decisions were necessary, she clearly showed me my options. We were able to close escrow sooner than scheduled. Even more importantly, she has special skills needed for the often difficult tasks involved in purchasing a home, such as awesome patience in explaining things and super communication skills. It was a fun experience! I was very happy with my home purchase with her.
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Condo seller closed Mar '20
33 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA
33 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA
$800K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1567 Sq. Ft.
Worked with Monica, great experience, recommend her highly. I'm sure Amber is equally as adept and professional.
Condo buyer closed Mar '20
33 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA
33 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA
$800K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1567 Sq. Ft.
I HIGHLY recommend Amber Russell! Talking to her on the phone followed by a few emails outlining her plan gave me complete confidence in her abilities. Amber knows the market and community extremely well. She is an excellent negotiator and got me the best price for my property. (I had worked briefly with another realtor who was also very experienced but not up to par with technology, staging, or pricing. The previous realtor created a lot of frustration. When I signed with Amber I felt an instant sense of relief.) Amber quickly evaluated my house, then planned and orchestrated a refresh to make it look it's best. Amber has great resources to make everything happen fast. I felt completely at ease working with her, she is trustworthy and honest. Escrow went smoothly and the title company... Show More
House seller closed Mar '20
42 Quarterdeck Way, Pacific Grove, CA
42 Quarterdeck Way, Pacific Grove, CA
$1.21M • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1471 Sq. Ft.
Amber was amazing to work with! My husband and I felt we were in great hands from the time we met her for a tour of the house to the end. Amber was very knowledgeable, efficient and also, very kind and patient through this process. We felt she did everything she could to make this transaction happen for us. We feel very lucky to have found her.
Monica is incredible. As nervous first-time home buyers, we asked a lot of her and she delivered. She listened to our needs, was flexible, supportive and patient. She was always accessible and responsive, and she worked hard to answer all our questions. She was able to balance being personable and friendly with being professional and knowledgeable. Having Monica as a realtor was like having a home-buying coach — she supported us, cheered us on, helped us work through problems, and celebrated with us. The saddest part about closing on our new home is that Monica won’t be there by our side any longer. Monica truly lives up to her promise of being “your realtor who genuinely cares.”
House buyer closed Feb '20
1761 Judson St, Seaside, CA
1761 Judson St, Seaside, CA
$505K • 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 869 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
2019 (22 Homes)
Amber is on top of her game. We closed a recent transaction with ease. Amber worked closely with contractors, our lenders and provided us with a detailed account of what to expect each step of the way. She is extremely sweet and truly provides a hometown service with a worldwide reach!
Monica and Amber were a skilled and personable team. I not only would not hesitate to recommend them, I already have on numerous occasions! As corny as it sounds, Monica, in particular, *is* that realtor who cares. Monica genuinely seeks to find the right home for her clients. She took time to learn about what I was looking for, but also opened my mind to other options I might have. She has a strong local knowledge and, apparently, works 24 hours a day. :) Monica is very communicative and tailors her contact to the preference of the client. I tend to work digitally, so she would email me properties as soon as they hit the market, and reached out by text (and voicemail) for more immediate or personal interactions. She made herself available to have meetings with me, show homes, and be... Show More
We can't say enough good things about Amber, Allison and the entire Over the Moon Realty team!!! Allison was able to get us full asking price cash offer on our house within 18 hours of listing!! Amber is an affiliate with the Homes for Heros program and we are military/firefighter family, so we received a rebate from her once we sold our home! What an amazing program!
When we were ready to buy a new home, Amber’s hard work, dedication and expertise ensured that our offer was chosen over other offers in a very competitive market! They never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly. If you are looking to buy or sell your home on the Monterey Peninsula you SHOULD call Over the Moon Realty team today!
Amber and Monica exceeded our expectations in every way. We have bought and sold several homes over the years, and they are the most capable, innovative and effective real estate professionals we’ve ever met. We could not be happier with the excellent results that got.
we had the most enjoyable, professional, and rewarding experience working with Amber on the purchase of our new house. She was consistently available, friendly and genuinely vested in our purchase process from start to finish. I have the utmost respect for her ability to stay focused on our needs and desires and attention to detail in every aspect. Easiest transaction I have ever had in real estate. Thank you Amber.
Outstanding, extremely professional, and very good at what they do!
Amber has represented me on a several transactions and I can’t recommend her highly enough! She definitely goes above and beyond for her clients and I am very grateful for her hard work and professionalism.
Amber was a professional in every sense of the word. I would recommend her without any reservation to those with real estate needs. She was knowledgeable, accessible, and timely in addressing my needs as my listing agent.
Pattie G
I don't think it's possible to imagine a more perfect Realtor.
Amber went the extra mile to sell our home in a challenging market; creatively marketing our home and tirelessly holding Open House every week, as we requested.
She's a smart, knowledgeable Realtor, upbeat and amazingly personable. Every time we meet she made our day a little brighter.
Amber gets extra stars for her beautiful signage in the front of our home which helped create a "hometown" feel and blended with our home's appearance.
Thank you Amber, we are so grateful that you were our Realtor!
We usually don't do surveys, however..... Amber is an exceptional Realtor and person!! She really goes the extra mile and is very honest! We can't thank her enough and would recommend her in a heartbeat!! :) Suzy & Brian Smith
Purchased a mobile home through Amber Russell. I highly recommend Amber. Very professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and personable. Great understanding of mobile homes. An extremely hard working realtor.
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House buyer closed Jul '19
Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove, CA
$940K • 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1510 Sq. Ft.
Amber helped us sell a home in order to buy a new one. See my prior feedback for that sale transaction.
For the purchase of our current property, Amber was a clear choice. She helped us navigate a 3-month trust sale. She was knowledgeable for every step of the process and helped calm us during times of uncertainty. The end result is a beautiful home in a wonderful neighborhood.
This was our third transaction with Amber, and it won't be our last. Her knowledge of the local market, processes, and all party responsibilities is expansive. Thanks, Amber and Over the Moon Realty!
Amber and Allison make the sale of a home a pleasant experience. They keep you informed throughout the process of the sale. They head off any surprises before they become major issues. I will recommend them to others and happily work with them again in the future.
Skip WIckiser, VP. Monterey Trust Management.
Amber was extremely energetic, knowledgeable about the local market, thoughtful in the offer we made, diligent and thorough with the paperwork, offered referral resources including a great finance officer, a and ultimately helped us get a great deal on the beach house of our dreams!
We only worked with Amber as our buyer's agent. We cannot say enough good things about Amber. She is professional, knowledgeable, fun and intuitive. It took her but a short while to figure out that my wife and I had somewhat different tastes and she adjusted her search to take that into account. She always goes the extra mile, checking on new listings for us as we were 300 miles away and quickly telling us the pros and cons of the various neighborhoods we were searching.The closing on our house was virtually seamless, due to her hard work and knowledge.
If you want to get "white glove" treatment, give Amber a call. You will definitely not regret it.
During the process of selling our home, which is always a stressful experience, Amber was unfailingly positive and supportive.
She did an amazing job staging our home. We would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Customer did not leave review comments.
I will definitely use Amber again for sales in the area. Amber was very helpful in deciding how to market the property. She was honest, reliable and extremely knowledgeable of the markets. Plus she has excellent taste and vision. She expertly prepared the property for sale. I would highly recommend Amber!
Amber was great. She put in tremendous effort and was always a pleasure to deal with.
Customer did not leave review comments.
Excellent negotiator gets the job done One of the best or the best realtor I ever had Great Person helps beyond the call of duty
2018 (13 Homes)
Can't believe all that Monica has done to get our house sold so fast. And more than what we were thinking, too. She takes care of everything she can possibly take care of so we did as little as possible. We can't recommend Monica enough.
House seller closed May '18
1304 Funston Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
1304 Funston Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
$1.07M • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2709 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
From the first time I met Monica I felt comfortable around her. We were first-time home buyers and unsure of the process. Monica guided us knowledgeably through everything. She was always happy take time to show us houses and answer our questions. Then, when it came time to make an offer and negotiate, Monica really proved her skill and knowledge. She knew just what to do to help us achieve our desired results. I will definitely recommend Monica to anyone looking for a home on the peninsula.
Amber was great. I was going through a bad time when Amber was
recommended to me and she took over and handled everything so it was
very easy for me.
Townhome seller closed Oct '18
3137 Seacrest Ave #31, Marina, CA
3137 Seacrest Ave #31, Marina, CA
$348K • 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1004 Sq. Ft.
Thanks is a small word for your big effort in finally selling the property at 1007 Hillside Ave. Pacific Grove , CA . Checked my bank account early this morning and confirmed the remittance from escrow. You made my day!!!
Customer chose not to leave public comments.
Amber did an excellent job advising and representing us in this realestate deal.
Multi-family home buyer closed Jul '18
0 Lobos 4se Of 2nd Ave, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
0 Lobos 4se Of 2nd Ave, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$1.41M • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1522 Sq. Ft.
Amber was such a pleasure to work with—always patient and positive as I made the search for my just-right home. She really worked on my behalf and made the process of buying and selling seamless.
Wonderful, warm, personable, very informative and helpful. Great people skills and perfect listener (listening is a lost art in my opinion). Very responsive to calls, texts, emails. Makes the process as painless as can be.
Amber is the most contientious, hard working and knowledgable realtor we have ever worked with. We bought our home in the Carmel Highlands using Amber as our agent. We followed her advice and our offer was accepted soon after it was submitted. I believe we got the house because of Amber's rapid response to the listing as well as the advice she gave us to include in our purchase offer. Three years later, we had to sell our wonderful home. Amber orchestrated the entire sale. She did a magnificent job. Her attention to every detail, her help in preparing the home for sale and her availability for every showing and multiple opened houses all contributed to a rapid sale at close to asking price. We never expected the incredible responses and multiple offers we received. We attribute our... Show More
House seller closed Apr '18
139 San Remo Rd, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
139 San Remo Rd, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$3.45M • 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 4697 Sq. Ft.
We knew Amber was our buying agent the moment we first met her. She was patient and encouraging with us as we sought our new home in a very high demand, low inventory market. Ultimately, she guided us to our lovely new home in a very competitive market. Amber's extensive real estate experience and knowledge proved invaluable in securing our property throughout the search, offer, and closing process. We are so lucky to have found Amber and her team!
House buyer closed Jun '18
25415 Telarana Way, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
25415 Telarana Way, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
$1.26M • 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2023 Sq. Ft.
We loved working with Allison. She took time from her Crazy life and made time for us...even after just being let go from the hospital just a day prior to our arriving in town to house hunt. She is kind, smart, and enjoyable to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor.
House buyer Offer Not Accepted Apr '18
555 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
555 Harcourt Ave, Seaside, CA
$689K • 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1550 Sq. Ft.
Customer did not leave review comments.
2017 (8 Homes)
I have bought and sold personal-use properties in CA and NY and Amber is the best realtor I have ever worked with. Period. It’s saying a lot especially since the California Bay Area tends to be a buyers market where most realtors rarely go above and beyond, like Amber did for us. Amber and her team worked alongside me to prepare my parents house for sale. My parents had about 20 years of stuff there, being post-war thrifty immigrants who came to America with only the shirts on their backs. We were able to achieve a fair market value on the house sale. This sounds kind of obvious — but it’s not always true. Another realtor from a luxury brand realty had told my parents his professional opinion was the sales price would be many tens of thousands lower. My parents had contacted that... Show More
Townhome seller closed Dec '17
3000 Ransford Cir, Pacific Grove, CA
3000 Ransford Cir, Pacific Grove, CA
$832K • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2430 Sq. Ft.
Working with Amber was completely flawless! She helped us in so many ways, including throughout the transaction to helping us get vendors to complete projects we wanted to do on our new property. We loved working with Amber - she's a true professional and a sweetheart of a person. You can't go wrong using Amber Russell - we would definitely use her again!
House buyer closed May '17
Pacific Grove, CA
Pacific Grove, CA
$702K • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1344 Sq. Ft.
Allison was an amazing real estate agent! She help us find our forever home and then helped us close before Christmas. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and honest real estate agent.
House buyer closed Dec '17
Seaside, CA
Seaside, CA
$535K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1288 Sq. Ft.
Amber is a rock star. I could not have asked for anything more out of a real estate transaction. I would recommend her to anyone.
Amber is the best realtor I've ever worked with, hands down. Our buying experience with her was incredibly smooth and easy. We recommend Amber to all of our family and friends and we hope to work with her again if we ever have to move someday.
House buyer closed Jun '17
2035 Hacienda St, Seaside, CA
2035 Hacienda St, Seaside, CA
$576K • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1508 Sq. Ft. • First-time buyer
Working with Amber and Allison on the sell of the property at 700 Briggs was the most joyful experience I have had in selling a house. Amber took the lead and kept me informed all the way through the process. She was willing to go the extra mile to make sure both seller and buyer were happy with the outcome of the sell. I look forward to working with Amber and Allison again in the near future.
A decade...or more. That's how long we had been contemplating a purchase of a home in Carmel-by-the-Sea. When the time came to get serious, we asked our realtor in Sonoma for a referral, and it was her due diligence that brought us to Amber Russell at Over The Moon Realty. As we have been buyers and sellers of real estate since 1990, our partial list of must haves in an agent are simple, but not easy: • Superior Communication Skills: Particularly when buying a home that is away from your main residence, there is little time or patience for communication incompetence. • High Degree of Urgency: Sellers and their agents are busy, buyers and their agents are busy and often that means that things take too long to address. From simple questions to more elaborate investigation, we place a high... Show More
I am afraid I did not have much contact with Allison Chance, but with Amber Russell, yes. She was the best real estate agent I've ever had and I had ,many since I am a home owner several times in my life. So my response only reflects my contact with Amber Russel.