Testimonials
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Damian is a great real estate agent. During past 18 monthes or so of our searching homes he was very patient answering our questions or finding answers for us. He was flexible in time to schedule house showing based on our availability, and made recommendations to us. We just bought our ideal home and would highly recommend Damian to represent you in buying your home.
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- Hongbing Yin
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Melia is professional, personable, knowledgeable, and able to get things done. She went above and beyond to help us sell our house. She was patient with our many questions and addressed every single one of them. She was excellent at communicating and kept us in the loop at every step of the process. She also listened to all of our concerns and helped us work through it. She is ethical, intelligent, and we would highly recommend her as a real estate agent. We plan to always use her for our real estate needs.
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- Mike and Tracey McPeters (Educators)
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Melia is the following:
On time
Responsive
No fuss
No pressure
Professional
Knowledgeable
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- E Barrow
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Jessica went above and beyond to ensure my husband and I felt included during each step of the process. She made it ENJOYABLE to purchase a home as first time home buyers, and I've heard that's rare! She always showed up so professional to viewings and meetings, which I really appreciated - you can tell she truly cares about representing herself and her clients. Not to mention, she's so sweet; which was just a bonus! She made us feel confident in our decision moving forward, never pressured and always available when we needed her. I highly, highly recommend her.
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- Monique Haden
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We used Damian to help us sell a home we renovated. He was attentive, honest and a great communicator from the very beginning. He was patient with all our questions, was always concise and always explained the reason for his responses. When we were about to go off track, Damian very patiently steered us back on the right tracks.
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- Jody Aha
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I've been working with Melia for years. She is quick, resourceful, and full of knowledge. I Wouldn't go anywhere else.
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- Marc Barrow
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I highly recommend Damian Bautista!..Going through a sometimes difficult transition of selling my home and finding a replacement home with many contingents, Damian always made himself available to me to answer my many questions and when he didn’t have an immediate answer he reached out to others and got back to me quickly. Even after closing he continues to be helpful!
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- Judy Spain (Client )
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Damian was recommended by a friend. Damian is a full service realtor who is very professional and personable. Damian provided me with support and guidance to obtain the best outcome. My home sold in record time! Damian never failed to immediately respond to any questions or concerns I had. He helped with coordinating appointments, staging, inspections, and movers. I highly recommend Damian to anyone considering buying or selling their home!
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- Ilse Weber
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I am delighted to recommend Don Lashmet at NextHome Apex Real Estate for your real estate needs. When I decided to move from the Bay Area to Auburn, I knew I needed a knowledgeable and reliable realtor to help me navigate the process. Don exceeded all my expectations. His expertise in the Auburn market, coupled with his dedication to finding the perfect home for me, made my relocation seamless and stress-free. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and his attention to detail ensured that I found the ideal home. I couldn't be happier with my new place, and I owe it all to Don's exceptional service and professionalism.
Sincerely,
Debra Kuhn
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- Debra Kuhn (Teacher)
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Melia Campbell a pleasure to work with. She was punctual, responsive, honest and helpful in the sale of our home. She was an advocate for our needs and we respect that. She was able to come up with a strategy to handle each issue that came along. We were happy that she was the liaison between us and the buyer.
We really felt like she was on our side in representing the sale of our home.
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- DeAnna Mackensen
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I cannot recommend Shelby highly enough! From day one, she guided me through every step of the home-buying journey with professionalism, patience, and genuine care.
She made the entire process — from house hunting to closing — feel smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who will go above and beyond for you, Shelby is the one. I’m so grateful for everything she did!
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- Nicole Conley
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Damian was my Realtor who helped me sell my Auburn home in an expeditious manner. He had a specific strategy and it worked because of his thorough knowledge of Auburn and his expansive real estate background. This move was an extraordinary one since we moved to South Carolina but it encompassed four states. Damian provided us a Realtor in SC as our contact to find our new home out there. Damian was professional, on time, answered all of our questions, gave us excellent advice on home repairs since he was a former General Contractor, friendly, honest, and a great listener. We would highly recommend Damian for your future real estate needs.
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- Constance Noonan
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We are pleased to recommend Don Lashmet of NextHome Apex Real Estate for anyone seeking a dedicated and experienced realtor. Don helped us sell our previous home and purchase a new one, and we couldn't be happier with the outcomes. His strategic approach to marketing our property resulted in a quick sale at a great price. Additionally, his thorough knowledge of the Auburn area was instrumental in helping us find a new home that met all our criteria. Don's professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for his clients make him stand out. We highly recommend Don for all your real estate needs.
Sincerely,
Mark and Lisa Turner
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- Mark & Lisa Turner (Business Owner)
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Jessica was very professional and understood what we were looking for. We wanted to get out of the city and she helped make that possible. Thank you so much!!!
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- Dominic Tomassone
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Damian was awesome to work with. Communication was great, and his knowledge with our area and previous contractor experience was a huge help to making the right decision. He was honest and always had our best interest at heart. Damian was recommended to me by someone in the industry, and he could not have been a better fit!
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- Shawn Lee
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Jessica recognizes that we might not all be able to afford our dream home, but she has great ideas on how to turn the home we can afford into a dream! She's energetic, friendly, and is eager to use her skills to find her clients what they are looking for. She'll work hard for you, and won't disappear when challenges arise. She has my highest recommendation as a realtor.
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- Joy Bertinuson (Educator and artist)
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Damian is a real Real Estate Professional. He managed the sale of our home in a most exceptional way. He was knowledgeable and quick to respond to questions and situations, helping us through the difficult transition of selling and moving. We're so glad to have had him in our corner. He's a "keeper" reference!
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- Fran Herl
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Brianna is such a joy to work with.
Always concerned and listening to my needs.
Her genuine conscious behavior is great to around.
I would highly recommend her for your next real estate transaction.
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- TOBIN T ROAT (Fleet Director )
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Michael was very enthusiastic, and communicative, throughout the entire process. He will go to great lengths to make sure your needs are met, and has a knowledgeable team behind him.
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- Joy Bertinuson (Business owner)
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Damian was fantastic and got things done and sold for us quickly. He even sat down to explain things to my grandmother so she would be comfortable with the whole process. He really went out of his way. We moved my grandmother to an assisted living complex so selling was a huge priority. He was even able to sell the house before going to market. He is very professional and made this the smoothest transaction I have ever had selling or buying a home. I would recommend him to anyone.
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- Corin Sakai
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Jessica was wonderful and engaging through the whole process! She helped research every house before showing us, was thorough and knowledgeable about the entire buying experience, and made sure we knew and understood everything we signed so that we were 100% comfortable purchasing our forever home! She’s fearless and not afraid to fight for her clients if something isn’t exactly how we wanted it. I highly recommend her for any future home-buying!
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- Torrey Pinkerton
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She is amazing at what she does. Her recommendations of local contractors was invaluable. She always texted back right away if she was unable to take my call. Knows her stuff.
Melia is a powerhouse!!!!! We are happy we got to work with her.
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- John Tobin (Business owner )
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She is amazing at what she does. Her recommendations of local contractors was invaluable. She always texted back right away if she was unable to take my call. Knows her stuff.
Melia is a powerhouse!!!!! We are happy we got to work with her.
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- John Tobin (Business owner )
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I am so grateful that I was referred to Damian, this was a challenging situation and Damian handled it with honesty, kindness and professionalism!
I always felt like he had my back and best interest at heart. He gave me confidence and hope when I was feeling hopeless! And now I am so grateful to him. Damian is a really good person and I will always refer to him with any real estate questions and I am always available for a Five Star ⭐️ reference. I started with another realtor and Damian was very helpful, even before I was his client!! Trust is a big deal and he has mine!! Thank you Damian!
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- Michele Woods (Homeowner )
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Damien listened to my needs. He was always available when I had questions. He would return my calls in a timely manner. He gave me good direction and feedback. When I found a house that I wanted, he was willing to go the extra mile for me. Example: taking measurements and letting me know the condition of the house. Since he was a contractor previously, his help was very important. Since I live out of state currently this information was very valuable for me to make the right decision in purchasing this house. I would highly recommend Damien for anyone who would like to work with a true professional.
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- Nancy Delia
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Shelby had the challenge of not only selling our home (which was over an hour away from her home-base), but also to help us find our 'forever home' in Nevada county. A challenging feat to say the least.
Shelby was patient, flexible and always available.
Shelby was a pleasure to work with!
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- Jeaneen Avery
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Jessica is very personable and will go the extra mile to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. She’s knowledgeable, dependable, and punctual. Highly recommend her for you and your friends!
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- Jodi Sweetin
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I will recommend Damian to anyone I know looking to buy or sell a house. Damian's tried and true strategy was a winning solution for selling my house quickly and at a great price. He's extremely knowledgeable, having worked two sides of the industry in both construction and real estate. He's very responsive in an business that requires hustle and is a master when it comes to negotiation and strategizing. 11/10 would recommend.
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- Katie M
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I’m not sure how I could have pulled this off without Brianna. She was my calming voice throughout the entire process. She was always available and kept me informed every step of the way—and there are a lot of steps. I had complete trust in her guidance and knew she always had my best interests in mind. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering purchasing real estate.
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- Scott J Salatich
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Melia is an exceptional Realtor and I'd absolutely use her in the future! We used her to list and purchase.
At the price point and current market conditions, we were concerned that our home wouldn't sell quickly. With her expertise and substantiated value, we sold in 2 days of listing! The listing process was easy, and she prepped us well on what to expect and what needed to be done.
Throughout the entire listing and purchasing process, she kept our interests top of mind. She was very helpful while we were viewing properties; pointing out flaws that could be costly down the road, as well as the potential that was waiting to be unlocked. When it came time to offer, her negotiation skills were excellent.
Melia has the respect of the other Realtors, not only in Sutter County, but in Placer County, as well. Her communication with them is supreme. She was upfront and honest with each of them. When it came time for us to make an offer, she guided us on what a strong offer would be, based on the market, condition of the property, and location.
Melia was a wealth of information, excellent negotiator, and patient as we decided what was important to us in our next home. She loves what she does, and it shows!
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- Allyson Bates
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Shelby did a fantastic job, showing us a great selection of homes with all the requirements that we wanted, and we finally found one that matches all of them! She listened to all our requirements and found exactly what we wanted! It has been a pleasure working with Shelby and getting to meet her Beautiful children.
She was very knowledgeable about the area and what we were looking for, and it was a pleasure Working with her
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- Carol Hughes (Homeowner)
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Karon is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. She can answer all of your questions and is wonderful to work with!
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- Katy Veling
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She has provided excellent services twice; for the purchase of houses for our son and daughter. Soon, she will guide us through the sale of my daughter's old house starting with recommendations for a better sale price. No worries from our end, just follow her lead. Peace of mind is priceless.
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- victor m nava (Dr.)
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We have used Damian to both buy a home and sell a home. We highly recommend Damian with Next Home. More than anything else, his communication with the sellers, buyers. title companies, other real estate agents, and ourselves was outstanding. Damian has such a vast amount of experience in the construction trade that he is able to evaluate physical issues and prioritize and mitigate them. He has a calm, no-nonsense style backed by a deep knowledge of how to handle any situation honestly, swiftly, and fairly.
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- Jim and Sharon Ludwigsen
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Damian was recommended to us by my son who had a great experience working with him. We live out of state which can be more challenging, but Damian really got to know us and what we were looking for. He is a great communicator, gave us solid advice and rose to every occasion. He was honest, professional and always on time. We highly recommend Damian - 100%.
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- Angela Delia Bennett
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Shelby was a great help to finding our dream home. We highly recommend her.
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- Candy Upton
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I've been working with Melia for years. She is quick, resourceful, and full of knowledge. I Wouldn't go anywhere else.
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- Marc Barrow
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Melia is an exceptional Realtor and I'd absolutely use her in the future! We used her to list and purchase.
At the price point and current market conditions, we were concerned that our home wouldn't sell quickly. With her expertise and substantiated value, we sold in 2 days of listing! The listing process was easy, and she prepped us well on what to expect and what needed to be done.
Throughout the entire listing and purchasing process, she kept our interests top of mind. She was very helpful while we were viewing properties; pointing out flaws that could be costly down the road, as well as the potential that was waiting to be unlocked. When it came time to offer, her negotiation skills were excellent.
Melia has the respect of the other Realtors, not only in Sutter County, but in Placer County, as well. Her communication with them is supreme. She was upfront and honest with each of them. When it came time for us to make an offer, she guided us on what a strong offer would be, based on the market, condition of the property, and location.
Melia was a wealth of information, excellent negotiator, and patient as we decided what was important to us in our next home. She loves what she does, and it shows!
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- Allyson Bates
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Melia made the process of selling the house so easy. She took time to answer my questions and make sure I felt comfortable about the whole process. When the time comes for me to this again, I will call Melia again.
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- Rhonda Chance
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Jessica was a breath of fresh air during a very difficult real estate market. Her knowledge and professionalism gave us confidence and ultimately provided a successful outcome. Along the way we learned how helpful it was to have someone with her personality and demeanor. I would with her again in a second!
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- Leanne Liddicoat
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Melia made the process of selling the house so easy. She took time to answer my questions and make sure I felt comfortable about the whole process. When the time comes for me to this again, I will call Melia again.
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- Rhonda Chance
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I had the pleasure of working with Damian Bautista from Next Home Realty to purchase my first home, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My situation was not simple, we worked with the Placer County down payment assistance program along with a second lender, which made the process very long but Damian was incredible every step of the way.
From start to finish, he went above and beyond. He never once made me feel like my questions were too much, and he stayed fully engaged and supportive even though my home search lasted well over a year. He showed me 30+ homes during that time and was always flexible with my schedule, whether it was early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or even last-minute showings.
What stood out the most was his communication and honesty. He was always quick to respond, transparent, and made sure I understood everything. As a first-time homebuyer, that meant a lot. He took the time to sit down with me and go through every document page by page, making sure I was comfortable and never signing anything I didn’t fully understand.
Damian’s knowledge, patience, and reliability made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and even enjoyable. He truly carried me through the process and made buying my first home a great experience.
I would highly recommend him to anyone especially first-time buyers who want someone they can trust to guide them every step of the way.
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- Danika Spain
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Working with Damien Bautista was truly a positive experience. Even when the process of selling my home had its challenges, Damien was calm, professional, and fully committed to getting the job done. He guided me through every step, offered clear advice, and kept me informed the entire way. When it came time to find my new home, he listened to what I wanted and helped me find the perfect fit. I’m so grateful for his dedication and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy realtor.
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- Tanya Moman
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Melia Campbell a pleasure to work with. She was punctual, responsive, honest and helpful in the sale of our home. She was an advocate for our needs and we respect that. She was able to come up with a strategy to handle each issue that came along. We were happy that she was the liaison between us and the buyer.
We really felt like she was on our side in representing the sale of our home.
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- DeAnna Mackensen
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I have known and worked with Michael for over 20 years now. He has brought countless blessings to myself, my family, and my friends! I recommend him without reservation! He will without question go the extra mile regardless of what that looks like, he will do the research to make sure you are not only getting what you want, but also help you look at your entire situation to make sure that you are getting what lines up with your ultimate goals. If it is not good for you and your family, it is not good for Michael. He truly cares about people and doing the best job possible! He is almost a genius when it comes to technology ensuring that he is using the most up to date tools to help you and also being able to help you navigate this technology filled world of real estate. If you have any questions at all, call Michael now! You will not be disappointed!
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- Glen Daignault (Sr. Loan Officer)
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Damian handled the sale of my house very professionally. He is experienced and knowledgable in all aspects of real estate, and I felt comfortable letting him handle all the details of selling my home. He assured me the house would be sold in a weekend and it was. While there were a few bumps along the way he took care of all the details. I feel that all aspects of the sale were handled with the greatest of care.Thank you so very much Damian!
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- Lynne Caunt (homeowner)
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Brianna was such a dream to work with. From the start when we were in the middle of a full renovation she did all the work to get everything ready to hit the market as soon as our project was complete. Her expertise helped us get multiple offers within days & after just 5 days on market we accepted an over asking price offer!! We can’t wait to work with her again!!
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- Chelsea Deschwanden
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Alain found the perfect buyer match to our home. We were concerned about being underwater from its extensive rehab, but Alain was familiar enough with market conditions to guide us through pricing it correctly and having confidence in its inherent value. Within two weeks, the house was under contract, and we felt it sold for a fair price to just the right couple to appreciate and make the most of their newfound gem.
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- N Wakus
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Appreciated Damian’s honesty, very quick responses, calm approach and experience.
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- Bob
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Melia is professional, personable, knowledgeable, and able to get things done. She went above and beyond to help us sell our house. She was patient with our many questions and addressed every single one of them. She was excellent at communicating and kept us in the loop at every step of the process. She also listened to all of our concerns and helped us work through it. She is ethical, intelligent, and we would highly recommend her as a real estate agent. We plan to always use her for our real estate needs.
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- Mike and Tracey McPeters (Educators)
About NextHome Apex Realty
NextHome Apex Realty was crafted to be different from all other Real Estate Brokerages. NextHome Apex exemplifies the passions and priorities of both Broker Damian Bautista and NextHome. NextHome Apex Realty is client centered, with an emphasis on the human pieces of the Real Estate transaction, delivering a truly concierge level experience to its clients and all parties to the transaction. NextHome Apex Realty Agents are supported, empowered, and readied with a wealth of resources that allow them to provide a superior experience and unparalleled result for their clients.Areas We Cover
- Alta
- Antelope
- Applegate
- Auburn
- Auburn Unincorp
- Cameron Park
- Carmichael
- Chicago Park
- Citrus Heights
- Colfax
- Cool
- Diamond Springs
- Dutch Flat
- El Dorado
- El Dorado Hills
- Elverta
- Emigrant Gap
- Fair Oaks
- Folsom
- Foresthill
- Garden Valley
- Georgetown
- Gold River
- Gold Run
- Granite Bay
- Grass Valley
- Greenwood
- Iowa Hill
- Lake Of The Pines
- Lake Wildwood
- Lincoln
- Loomis
- Meadow Vista
- Nevada City
- Newcastle
- North Highlands
- North San Juan
- Orangevale
- Penn Valley
- Penryn
- Pilot Hill
- Placerville
- Rancho Cordova
- Rescue
- Rio Linda
- Rocklin
- Roseville
- Rough and Ready
- Sacramento
- Sheridan
- Shingle Springs
- Smartsville
- Washington
- Weimar
- West Sacramento
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