I run my own real estate investment business, so I work with a lot of agents and my standards are very high. Over the last 60 days I had three escrows going at once, and Ricardo Velarde not only kept up with the pace, he exceeded my expectations at every step. We completed a 1031 exchange from NYC to San Diego while simultaneously selling another property, and Ricardo managed to get both of those transactions closed within 14 days. It was honestly one of the smoothest sets of deals I’ve ever been a part of. His understanding of 1031 exchange rules, timelines, and all the moving pieces gave me a lot of confidence throughout the process. Ricardo is the whole package: knowledgeable, professional, proactive, detail‑oriented, and incredibly responsive. He communicates clearly, anticipates issues before they become problems, and always comes to the table with solutions. As an investor, I really appreciate that he thinks strategically about returns, timelines, and risk, not just about “getting the deal done.” On top of that, he’s organized, resourceful, and calm under pressure, which matters a lot when you have multiple escrows and strict exchange deadlines. He coordinated smoothly with lenders, escrow, and the other agents involved, and kept me updated without me ever having to chase him for information. I’m super excited and grateful to have found Ricardo and I’m already looking forward to doing more business with him. If you’re an investor or a serious buyer/seller who wants an agent that can actually handle complex transactions, I highly recommend working with Ricardo. Thank you, Ricardo!
