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Deborah L.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
Tim was very helpful in the whole process. From first meeting too completion. . We had not moved in 30 years. Tim Communicated thoroughly and continuously throughout the entire process. This made the process helpful and comforting. He was clear and concise on what needed to be done as far as curb, appeal, to final walk-through. The marketing of our home resulted and numerous showings within hours of posting. The result...we sold within 24 hours. I'd say that's pretty good. I would highly recommend Tim!
Lisa B.
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Tim was very helpful during this process. I don't live in the area which made it a more challenging process. Tim did a good job getting the home staged and ready for a quick sale and c!osing. The photo video presentation was especially impressive. Thank you!
Zuser20150708133253534
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIEDWe have worked with Tim for about a year searching for the right home in San Luis Obispo for our family who was relocating from Lake Tahoe. Because of our distance, we were not able to physically be there for all the open houses, but that never stopped Tim from attending them for us and giving us in depth virtual tours to give us a better feel for the property. Tim will go above and beyond for his clients and make sure they are well taken care of throughout the process. Tim is also well respected in the industry so you know you're in good hands when working with him since he has strong ties and relationships with a lot of the local agents. His knowledge and expertise in real estate and the local community greatly benefits any client who works with him and he is just an all around nice/great person to work with. We cannot recommend Tim enough and feel lucky we found him to help us purchase the perfect home for our family!
L1rpi0b
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ZillowVERIFIED Tim Riley was phenomenal in every way imaginable. My wife and I have a daughter attending college in San Luis Obispo, CA, and we were interested in buying her a condominium that would eventually turn into a rental property. My wife was looking at available real estate online one night, and Tim initially contacted us. We are so glad that he did. We live out of town, and were only in the SLO area on short notice in tight windows. He accommodated our schedule, and only showed us properties near the college (thereby not wasting our time on units that never would have interested us). In addition, he never pressured us to "settle on" several available condos that did not meet our needs. We were especially blessed that he knew the local real estate market so well that he encouraged us to make an offer on a beautiful condo that the owners had recently taken off the market. The owners accepted (thus sparing us the inevitable bidding war that would have ensued). Early on, Tim connected us to a local loan officer who was as helpful as him. Once our offer was accepted, Tim guided us through every step of the sale process. The online documents were easy to sign and save. Tim made himself available for the home inspection and the final walk-through, and always made time for us to answer our questions and walk us through the process. Tim gave us the highest level of service and commitment possible. Simply stated, we would not have successfully purchased our condo without him, and we enthusiastically recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Linnea H.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED We recently purchased a home in SLO and are so thankful someone recommended Tim Riley to us! From the start, Tim was very helpful in explaining how the process works and really held our hand through all the stressors (and mountains of paperwork!). He was personable, approachable, and made us feel very comfortable through the whole home-buying process. It felt that he truly listened to our wants and needs in a home and helped us understand the pros and cons of all our choices. He was great at negotiating and often thought to include things we hadn't even considered. Tim stuck with us through the stressful rise in interest rates and helped us figure out a negotiation that would reduce our monthly payments, and therefor make our dream home affordable for us. And to top it all off, he surprised us with a beautiful gift basket filled with local products when he dropped off our keys after close. Tim was an all around great agent and we would happily recommend him to anyone!
Four605
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was very patient with us sending us several listing of houses in the San Luis Obispo Area over a two year period. When we found the right house we were able to arrange a visit within 24 hours. Tim helped us position our offer so we could gain quick acceptance. Tim also helped us through the sales process providing timely documents to sign and followed up with us. Tim also shared with us his knowledge of the various local services to set up our household. Tim was away available anytime if we had any questions.I would recommend to Tim to anyone seeking a home in the central coast of California
Ryan C.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED I have known Tim for many years and he has always demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and hard work. We recently engaged him to help us find our forever home. He was patient and attentive and when we found the property we wanted, he dropped everything to move quickly and get the property under contract. I honestly don't think we would have gotten the property if not for Tim's diligence, negotiating skills, and the connection he made with the seller. We are forever in his debt!
Dslymen
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is an outstanding agent. He is very patient and attentive. His online system for identifying homes of interest to us was very effective. Our escrow encountered some difficult headwinds, but Tim really made it happen. It helps to have a very experienced agent in your corner when things don't always go smoothly. I would have no hesitation in asking Tim to be our agent in the future.
Dorothea H.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
Could not have picked a better agent was very knowledgeable always stayed in contact and kept us very informed Would highly recommend anyone looking for a great agent to call Tim
Zuser20150721092340285
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was a consummate professional. He was very knowledgeable of the local market and guided us towards a successful sale, well above our asking price. Tim always returned our calls in a timely manner and no question seemed too insignificant or a bother. It was a tremendous pleasure to work with Tim and we highly recommend his expertise.
BenCollins6
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED We've had two fantastic experiences working with Tim Riley over the last seven years. He's knowledgable, very responsive, respectful, and quick to laugh. We highly recommend giving him a call.
Ben C.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED We've had two fantastic experiences working with Tim Riley over the last seven years. He's knowledgable, very responsive, respectful, and quick to laugh. We highly recommend giving him a call.
Csillalippert3
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED My family and I are so very lucky to have met and gotten to work with Tim Riley to buy our dream house in San Luis Obispo!!! He very quickly understood what we were looking for and was masterful at helping us put together a competitive offer for exactly the type of home that we were seeking in our ideal neighborhood. My husband identified Tim Riley as the realtor we would want to work with after seeing so many rave reviews from people who successfully bought with Tim's help and we are lucky to now get to also encourage anyone looking to buy in San Luis Obispo to work with Tim Riley. My husband calls the offer that Tim helped us put together "The Tim Riley special" because of how spot on Tim was in advising us through the process of buying our home, including creative ways to compete with cash offers. Tim and his team were so incredibly responsive in handling all of the immense paperwork required throughout the process and answering any questions we had along the way, including reminding us of questions we should be asking for others on our team like the loan officers. Our 4 yo daughter so very much enjoyed talking to and meeting Tim throughout the process that she still asks about when we get to see him again. We cannot more highly recommend working with Tim and will most certainly continue to recommend him to our friends and family.
Keenanwolfe
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED I worked with Tim in buying my first home. Tim was great to work with. He continued to check in on me and show me houses. Tim did a walkthrough of the home via video and sent it to me. The home looked like a good fit and Tim constructed a package that was appealing to the buyer. The offer got accepted! I saw the home after it was accepted in person and felt the video did not adequately portray the home. I began working with his assistant Emelia. There was only one hiccup during the escrow process that I was able to catch. Tim gave me the best inspector in the state, Taylor. He was fantastic and knowledgeable. Taylor was honest and told me that although the home needed work it was a great home. He was a shining light in the process and I was thankful Tim got him for me. The closing process worked well and was rather smooth. We closed early due to diligence on everyones part. Tim is very thoughtful and kind. I'm very happy with my new home and more than satisfied working with him. I would give him a 4.5/5. I would recommend working with Tim. Thank you Tim!
Bronsonm414
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Tim to purchase a home in San Luis Obispo, ca. from the beginning Tim exemplified professionalism. He actively listened to our needs and effectively communicated with us during the home buying process. Tim gives you honest feedback on homes and his office staff works quickly to get all documents to you. I would highly recommend Tim to anyone who needs a realtor.
Jakedhudson
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED I have been working with Tim Riley for over 20 years, he has also worked with my friends and family for just as long. No question he is the best....I wouldn't trust anyone else. He and his wife are a powerhouse of team, breaking records on property sales and absolutely crushing it on purchases for me. I wont ever use anyone else.
Clayton W.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was a great help in selling my house remotely during the Covid pandemic. He guided me through every step of the process, always keeping me up to date. I would use Tim again.
Glen E.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was remarkably patient with us as my wife and I went through a number of iterations on what we thought we wanted, starting with lots and new construction, then looking for housing big enough for two families, and finally a house that had to meet a fair number of criteria to be suitable. After literally months of searching and numerous last-minute multi-house tours, we finally found the house for us, and Tim helped us secure it from it coming on the market to our bid being accepted in a 5-day period. He also helped connect us with a great lending agent and kept on top of the escrow process. Finally, he and his wife were waiting for us at 9:00 pm the day the house became ours with the keys and a beautiful welcome basket. Who could ask for more?
Bcollinsse1
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was great to work with. Very responsive and on the ball with every step of the process. I whole heartedly recommend him.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Esoderin
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED He gave quick responses and attention to me, resulting in an easy sale. My Open House went smooth and I had lots of visitors. Tim presented and helped me negotiate multiple offers. The process went great.
Asmith8373
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED We asked our Bay Area realA estate agent to find us the best local agent to help us find our new home on the Central Coast. We met with Tim and looked at several properties, and quickly found the perfect home. Tim made the buying process very smooth and easy for us, and we were able to close in 30 days with no hassles. Tim made sure we had the information we needed when we needed it, and made sure everything was done right, from constructing an offer to getting the best home inspection. Tim is professional yet easy going, and it was an absolute pleasure working with him. We highly recommend Tim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in this beautiful part of California!
Jnvarley
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Selling a home can be a stressful process but Tim took our stress away. He helped us set a competitive price and negotiate a complex escrow. He was fantastic! As bumps arose, as they inevitably do, Tim handled them with professionalism and infinite patience. We could not recommend him highly enough.
Terek H.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is professional, friendly & relaxed. He closes on the property you want.He understands what you are looking for & shows you only the properties that will work for you - he simplifies the process.
Ron And MarAo K.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
Tim did an great job throughout the entire home selling process.
Jeanne F.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is considerate, knowledgable and wonderful to work with! He was helpful with all our questions about selling; helpful working with our tenant's calendar arranging showing times that worked for both potential buyers and tenants; helpful with all the forms, deadlines, etc. for escrow. We were fortunate to have him!
Lashiple
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim Riley is an outstanding broker who was able to guide us on purchasing the exact home we wanted at a price that was perfect for us. He provided outstanding negotiating strategies, gave us valuable insight on the market trends in the area, listened carefully to our preferences, and guided us through the different neighborhoods to give us a full picture of what would work for us. Add to that, he is simply a nice and kind person who made us a priority from the start to the end of the process. He has just the right amount of drive to advocate for his customer, while respecting the other party. I would strongly recommend Tim for whatever property you are considering purchasing or selling. He is terrific!
Princess94506
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Tim made the process of searching and buying a home much easier. He was patient as we looked at several houses to know what we wanted and understand the market. Helped us navigate several offers and counter offers in the current crazy market. And helped find us a great home, in a great neighborhood, at a great price!
Jacob E.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was a bright light through this entire process of purchasing a home. This was my first home purchase and Tim was someone i could trust. He fought for me in negotiations, found the right people when we were evaluating the property, and generally gave me great advice even when it wasn't necessarily in his interest. I have only glowing things to say about Tim. I would recommend him to anyone looking for property in the SLO area.
Slbassi
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is an amazing realtor! He made the purchasing process so easy and enjoyable. We always knew we were in great hands. He is so incredibly prompt and responsible. If you want a realtor you know you can count on to follow through, Tim is the one for you. Whenever we had a question or request, he immediately responded with a thoughtful honest response. We really can't recommend him higher. We absolutely love our new home, but if we were ever to sell or purchase another, we would use Tim Riley without a doubt.
Djjohannesen
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim has been the realtor of choice for ourselves and other family members. He was extremely knowledgeable about our home and the local area. Our last recent deal came in with multiple offers , many over asking price. Tim guided the sale through a quick and smooth transaction.
Jentess70
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED I am so grateful to Tim, not only did he de-escalate a legal situation with overdue tenants, but he coordinated all my needs with professionals that were excellent, likeaEURc the team who hauled away all the items left behind, aEURc the cleaning crew, aEURc a really great deal on new carpeting that went in immediately.aEURc He published AMAZING photos which lead to 11 offers, one of which was all cash and $53,000 over the asking price!aEURc Tim also saved me money in ways like buying and installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on his own dime, instead of hiring it out! Unbelievable! He went over and beyond, communicated well, answered all my questions, I can't believe how seamless everything went and I can't recommend him enough!
DavidWinter8
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED If you are looking for a real estate agent who really knows the area, his craft, can provide great guidance and direction, is calm and collected during a rough and tumble negotiation, Tim is your man. We have had the great pleasure of working with Tim on two transactions, the first one was several years ago when as Cal Poly grads we wanted to get a foothold back in SLO. We purchased a rental property and then recently we decided to take the plunge and buy a second home SLO. Tim worked with us to find some great places to look at and then when it really mattered he helped us to close a great deal on an awesome house. If you are looking to buy a house in SLO or the surrounding area you really should work with Tim, he is the best.
Headrickmelissac
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim Riley has worked with us multiple times over the last 15 years when we bought a condo, later sold it (for asking price!), and recently when we were able to purchase an incredible home for a deal! Tim has mad negotiating skills on top of being incredibly kind, patient and professional. Even in an expensive market, we were happily shocked when he negotiated the final cost to an affordable price for us. He has expert advice on local homes and contractors so we could meet our goals within a specific budget. We completely trust Tim and we are so fortunate for his help. We love our home and are so thankful for Tims help!
Billy H.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is so professional, calm, and friendly. He really is patient and listens to what your needs are. He has mad negotiation skills. We have bought two homes through Tim and he really brought the price down on both of them. When we sold our first one, we closed with our asking price within a month!
Zuser20181122160858875
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED I had a very smooth and low stress experience with Tim. I purchased my house when the Covid-19 pandemic had just started and was unsure I'd even be able to go through the process. Tim did quick research during an uneasy time for realtors and buyers. He made sure I was comfortable as well as all parties involved. Tim is a good communicator, efficient and always took the time to help me with the home buying process. In addition, Tim is laid back and low-pressure, which is always nice when making big decisions. Thanks for all your help, Tim!
Cbwhite09
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was hands-down the best possible realtor for my first home-buying experience. He was a consummate professional and could not have asked for more.Tim is patient, he is an excellent listener, and it was clear that his first priority was to help me find a home that was right for me, as opposed to simply selling me a house. He guided me through the negotiation process and went above and beyond to ensure that I knew what was going on throughout every stage of the process. Tim also has built a team of partners which proved to be invaluable: He put me in touch with a top-rated home-inspector and an excellent mortgage broker, among others. Most importantly Tim was very responsive and he did exactly what he said he would, when he said he would. I cannot recommend Tim Riley highly enough and he will definitely be the first call I make when I buy or sell.
Chrisheather S.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is THE best! He had our best interest in mind the entire process. He really knows San Luis Obispo inside and out! Tim is an all around great guy, kept us informed the entire time and even called after we moved to make sure we were settling in to our new home. We cannot recommend him enough! Thank you Tim!!
Chris W.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was hands-down the best possible realtor for my first home-buying experience. He was a consummate professional and could not have asked for more.Tim is patient, he is an excellent listener, and it was clear that his first priority was to help me find a home that was right for me, as opposed to simply selling me a house. He guided me through the negotiation process and went above and beyond to ensure that I knew what was going on throughout every stage of the process. Tim also has built a team of partners which proved to be invaluable: He put me in touch with a top-rated home-inspector and an excellent mortgage broker, among others. Most importantly Tim was very responsive and he did exactly what he said he would, when he said he would. I cannot recommend Tim Riley highly enough and he will definitely be the first call I make when I buy or sell.
Skelly S.
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ZillowVERIFIED My son and I have been in our new home since mid January. Tim was our realtor. He couldn't have been more knowlegeable about selling our home and buying our new one. But, the thing that impressed me most was how he took his time listening to everything that we said. He made a point to get to know us, our needs, our wants and what was the best house for us. Tim is not an agressive realtor which I prefer. Tim is thoughful and kind. I will use him again in a heartbeat, if needed, and highly recomend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
CynthiaLF
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ZillowVERIFIED We had been trying to buy a house in SLO for over a year without any luck. However, shortly after we started working with Tim, we got an accepted offer, followed by a smooth close and now we're SLO homeowners. Tim was very professional and resourceful. We would definitely recommend him!
ScottBurt
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED If you need a realtor, I would not hesitate at all to recommend Tims services. Tim first helped my wife and I buy a new construction townhome in SLO in 2015. It was a competitive bidding process, but Tim expertly guided us through it, giving great advice and explaining each step along the way. Four years later, Tim helped us buy a single-family home also in SLO. This was significantly more stressful because the purchase was contingent on the sale of our original townhome. Again, Tim kept us cool and got the job done. In all of our interactions with Tim we have appreciated his patience, his experience, and his kindness. I'm not sure how many clients he works with at one time, but we have always felt like a top priority for him. Now that were settled into our new place, he is still helping us by giving us recommendations on vendors as we do some renovations. Thanks, Tim!
Zuser20190226094917059
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim worked with us to locate investment property in San Luis Obispo. He really helped us narrow our search down and found the perfect property that met all of our parameters.
Headrickmelissac
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim is an amazing agent. He made selling process was much easier than we anticipated. We received an offer by day 4 after listing and surpassed our goal sale price by several thousands of dollars.
Haley A.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was so incredibly patient with us through showing after showing as we navigated a tough market to find our forever home (with many specific amenities that we were looking for). We thoroughly enjoyed working with Tim and will continue to do so whenever the need arises.
Tdowgiewicz
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim and his team were knowledgeable and supportive. We did not know the San Luis Obispo area and he helped us find a new home. He worked hard with the other agent to close in a timely manner. He was very responsive to our needs and was there when we needed him to answer questions. He helped us buy a property and we hope it will be a home that we can have and enjoy for many years. He accompanied us on many tours, worked with the current tenants and contacted the sellers agent to close the sale of our home. His team was extremely professional and did an impressive job handling the paperwork for the home. He worked hard to find a home that would work for our family and took us and our son on many, many home tours. He also scheduled inspections in a timely manner that we needed to close on the sale of our home. We would recommend Tim and his team!
Haley A.
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was so incredibly patient with us through showing after showing as we navigated a tough market to find our forever home (with many specific amenities that we were looking for). We thoroughly enjoyed working with Tim and will continue to do so whenever the need arises.
Wwatson64
Review for Member: Tim Riley
ZillowVERIFIED Tim was the realtor we accidentally found when we originally purchased our home in Morro Bay. He was so professional and helpful we highly recommended him to a number of people.When we decided to sell our house 16 years later he was our intentional and first choice. He handled every detail with professionalism and great attention to detail. He did a great job of showing the house in its best light and marketing efforts paid off. The house sold in 3 days, escrow closed closed in less than a month. Tim managed to get every detail taken care of so that escrow could close early.We truly appreciate Tim for the great agent and honest person he is.
Tinatuohy
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ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Tim to purchase 3 investment properties in San Luis Obispo. Tim's knowledge of the area and his attention to detail as well as his willingness to help facilitate the transactions from beginning to end go well beyond anything I have experienced with the any of the realtors that we have dealt with over the years. We were trying to do everything from out of town and am sure none of it would have gone as smoothly without Tim. He was always very accessible and had great advice that saved us money and time. Mostly, we trusted him. Never felt that he was pushing us into any decisions and always felt that he was looking out for our best interest.
Donnaevenson
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ZillowVERIFIED Working with Tim Riley at Century 21 was a pleasure. Tim was highly knowledgeable about the real estate market and very patient when unexpected changes came up. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Tim again or give him anything but the highest recommendation.
Zuser20160828230655457
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ZillowVERIFIED Tim Riley is an extraordinary real estate broker. As out-of-state buyers, we needed an agent who had insight into the area in which we were buying, as well as the expertise to negotiate the contract to a successful conclusion.He showed great attention to detail and kept us informed throughout the entire process. He did much more than he needed to do to sew up all the last-minute details.We have the highest confidence in recommending him to others. Tim gets the job done and all with a great sense of humor, too!
