Testimonials
David and Johnny helped us buy our first ever home—–a huge feat given the unprecedentedly competitive nature of the market when we were looking—and it could not have been a better experience. We worked mostly with David, who was immensely responsive, knowledgeable, and skillful, and Johnny lent his invaluable expertise in many of the open houses we toured. David worked around our schedules and did so much behind the scenes work that, for example, by the time I was ready to place an offer, he had already had several conversations with the seller’s agent and smoothed the way for next steps. I always felt that David and Johnny were our advocates—encouraging us to go for what we want while remaining rational in a wild market. In the end, we got our dream home for an incredible value. This is a team that cares about their clients and bring incredible attention to detail in everything they do. I would recommend them any day. ”
- Haoxiaohan C.
I found Johnny Cho & David Lee Ruest's name through a mail flyer I received. I never knew them. I called, and we met. I felt so much at ease with them. They appeared professional, honorable and trustworthy. I ended up listing my condo with them. The transaction went so smoothly; issues were solved easily. I got updates regularly. In a months’ time, I closed escrow. I was very happy with them, I made them market another property for me within a year’s time, followed with an exchange. I may say, they really go an extra mile to make their clients satisfied. If I need their services again in the future, I will have no hesitation using them again.
- Cris C.
David worked with me for about two years to find my perfect first home. Throughout this lengthy and at times stressful process, he has always been extremely responsive, diligent, and knowledgeable about the homebuying process and the local market. David was a valued advisor and adept negotiator who eased my worries and concerns every step of the way. He was also proactive in helping me set up multiple inspections once I went into escrow on the home, and even helped me schedule contractors I needed for quotes and to address repair-related issues discovered during the inspection. I trusted and relied on David and his partner Johnny greatly and can’t thank them enough. Definitely highly recommend David as an agent if you’re looking in the LA area!
- Grace Z.
My wife and I have purchased a considerable amount of real estate in the Los Angeles area over the years, and we were amazed by the level of service you and your team offered us throughout the transaction. I have recommended you to some of my closest friends. I know you will sell their apartment complexes and handle the tenants’ needs as professionally as you did with ours.
- Charles C.
I’ve worked with different realtors in the past, and Johnny and David are by far, the BEST. Throughout the sale of our property, I always felt secure that they were protecting our interests, and negotiating the best deal. I would hire them again in an instant! I highly recommend Johnny and David as your realtors.
- Teresa S.
David helped guide me with my first home purchase. He understood the market and the local quirks of the neighborhood, which all made me feel comfortable with the entire process. David and Johnny were always available for contact and would pick up and drop us off for visits! Thorough professionals and would highly recommend them!
- John K.
In the last 2 years working with Johnny, I have found in him to be an honest, conscientious, and experienced agent and friend. I can confidently refer him to my closest friends and family members knowing that he has the intelligence, work ethic, and most importantly the character to advise them with integrity and heart. He goes out of his way to advise you on the best solutions and options, even if that creates more work for himself. He is someone who is not primarily motivated by a quick commission check, but by pride in his work and building solid relationships with his clients.
- Rich L.
Words cannot describe the gratitude we have for all your efforts. This is a dream come true for us, it took 12 years for this to happen. Thank you for all your kind support.
- Frank M.
We felt safe and secure with Johnny and David from the start. They led with a gentle confidence through the entire process all the way to closing the sale. They’re awesome!
- Steven S.
David and Johnny were great!!! They were very helpful and accommodating us as we were out of the area and off premises owners and could not be there for a lot of the process of the listing and for the sale of the property. They were the best real estate agents we had ever worked with. They were able to assist us with all the little details that needed to be done and provide us with invaluable expertise on the market area and our specific property’s details that would especially appealing to buyers looking for that kind of property. They were very professional from listing to final sale. One of the things that they were very impressive to us was that they would respond to our inquiries every time promptly. We rarely needed to leave messages to them, always were able to speak to them in person. They were there for us and helped us in any way that they could accommodated. Highly recommended and definitely would work with them again if possible.
- Kafai & David
I was referred to David by a very good friend who spoke highly of him, and he did not disappoint! David is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, trustworthy, and easy to work with. He dedicated almost every weekend for a month to drive me around and help me find the perfect home, even accommodating my work schedule to view houses at night during the week. As a first-time homebuyer, I had numerous questions, and David was always responsive via phone calls, texts, and emails. His patience and detailed answers were invaluable. During property visits, he offered unbiased observations based on his extensive experience and knowledge, never pressuring me to make a decision. When I entered a bidding war for my desired home, David's expertise helped me come out on top. Thanks to him, I secured the home I wanted. He went above and beyond as a real estate agent, making this typically stressful process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend David to anyone looking to buy a home.
- Tarynn W.
David and Johnny are absolute professionals. At every step of the home buying process they provided us with expert advice and guidance. It's a tough market out there but David quickly helped us move on a house that fell out of escrow and in a field of several competitive bids was able to get our offer to the top. We had the utmost confidence that they were looking out for our best interests as we navigated all the steps, from bidding to countering as well as some specific conditions from the seller. It was our first time buying an older home that needed some work, and they gave us great perspective on how to think about everything and made it seamless to coordinate vendors and services to get the home move-in ready. We cannot recommend them highly enough and if we ever need to move again have no doubt who we would call.
- Colin S.
I have worked with Johnny and David since 2018. Our experience working with them have been most wonderful. Besides having full legal knowledge in real estate business (they are like the encyclopedia of real estate. They know everything). They are caring and aware of our needs. They always provide us with the most useful real estate related information, such as taxes, buying/selling and leasing. I have worked with other realtors in the past, and they are literally the best.
- Sergio Y.
Amazing real-estate agent. David was personable, helpful, explained everything in an easy to understand format from the get-go. Buying my first home was extremely nerve-wrecking but David and Johnny walked me through the entire process from start to finish. After closing, they followed through and afterwards to check in on the status, providing me helpful contacts and resources. I would highly recommend them for any home purchase!!
- George Y.
David and Johnny were the best agents you could possibly ask for! We had a very lengthy process in finding our homes during the 2020-2021 home craze and they were with us in every step of the way. They take into account what you absolutely need, your budget, and never pushes you to make a decision you are not comfortable with. We fully recommend working with them as your real estate agents!
- Chris & Clara M.
We purchased our first home with David in June 2020. As a first-time home buyer, we were quite ignorant with all the different steps we had to follow through the process, and were bit overwhelmed and stressed. We are so glad and grateful that David and his team helped us through that process. They were responsive, caring, meticulous, and always went the extra mile for us.
- Kang S.
We were very lucky to have David on our side for the purchase of our new home. The purchase process was arduous and complicated due to special circumstances with the seller, but David persevered with us with amazing attitudes. I recommend David in a heartbeat!
- Thomas D.
I worked with the David and Johnny team to purchase my condo and I’m so glad I did! They bring a wealth of experience and professionalism. They went above and beyond to help me find my place. In a seller’s market with very little inventory, it was very difficult to find something I love. When I did find something, I got outbid by the multiple offers. I started to feel discouraged after a few months of home searching. Butthey thought outside the box and conceived a strategy to find me a home I love! I would definitely work with them in the future and I strongly recommend them to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home!
- David Y.