Rod was beyond wonderful to work with! He made the cabin buying process a million times easier than it would have been without him! He is extremely knowledgable of the area and pointed out things to consider we would otherwise not have thought to consider. He is very detail oriented, and anticipated every issue we may run into and handled every potential problem with calm and competence. Most importantly, he is an all-around great guy and a pleasure to spend time with, which is important when someone shows you 30 homes, has to answer all of your thousands of questions and alleviate your hundreds of concerns. Rod was always professional, patient, understanding and insightful. I would 110% recommend Rod to anyone considering purchasing a home, and will absolutely use him in the future if the need arises!

Rod was recommended to us by friends who had purchased a cabin recently and we were very impressed with the service we received. Rod is personable, polite and very knowledgeable about the area. He quickly understood what we were looking for and was responsive to all our questions as we moved through the process. He also provided some great advice along the way as part of the negotiation. I would definitely recommend Rod to anyone who was looking for a property in this area, Rod also went above an beyond when we got the keys…even bringing fire wood and helping to get things working in the house. Thank-you!

Rod worked for us for about 8 months helping us look at many properties to find the right one that suited our needs and wishes. He was knowledgeable, courteous, thoughtful in developing an understanding of what we were looking for [or not looking for] and showing us properties that he thought fit our goals. When we made bids he carefully walked us through the process and explained our choices, making it understandable. Once our bid was accepted, Rod was great at helping us identify and get all appropriate inspections and dealing with all other issues necessary to complete the purchase process. Finally, Rod is very personable and was always a pleasure to deal with. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He's terrific.

Rodney was extremely professional and was wonderful to work with in every aspect. He always was there to answer all of our questions and made the process of buying a home quite pleasant.

Working with Rod was an absolute pleasure! We were purchasing a vacation home, but live two hours away. Rod helped educate us about the neighborhoods in Arnold by showing us many properties so when the ideal property popped up, we were ready to act. During the buying process, Rod was responsive and highly professional. He was so pleasant to work with, patiently explaining all the requirements, and giving us great advice when we had to make decisions. All in all, it was a relatively painless process and we highly recommend Rod as a real estate agent!

Rod Rodr made all the difference in our being able to purchase the retirement home of our dreams! Having grown up in Arnold, he is extremely knowledgeable about the area, which was really helpful. He has extensive knowledge about the ins and outs of real estate, and was an excellent negotiator. Finally, he was always available to answer questions, give advice, or do anything else we needed. I’m sure we wouldn’t be settling into our dream house if it wasn’t for Rod! I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a top notch realtor.

Our experience with Barry Ward Realty was a pleasure and Rod made it so. We did not feel pressured, our every concern was answered in a sincere, calming, charming way. I would recommend Rod and Barry Ward Realty any day of the year.

Rod is knowledgeable, trust worthy, experienced and has a positive attitude. He was enjoyable to work with all the from the very first online communications to close of escrow. He loves the area and gave us detailed information to help us narrow our search. He listened carefully to our needs and helped us find the perfect cabin. Once we decided on the right property he held our hand through all the paperwork and made it feel "easy." His negotiating skills were absolutely key to winning a tiny bidding war with another interested buyer. He and his team organized all inspections, got bids for the work needed and scheduled that work for us. He was responsive and returned calls, texts and emails quickly. Once we reached that grand moment at close of escrow and got the keys to our dream cabin he met us with a lovely gift and had built a fire and cleared our driveway of snow. Wow! Such customer service! These "over and above" touches made our special day that much more special. Rod has become a good friend during this process. I really can't say enough about how wonderful he is. If you're even THINKING about buying property don't hesitate to send him a note. He is the very best!

My husband and I recently had the great pleasure of working with Rod to sell my father’s home, and we highly recommend him if you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, organized, responsive, caring realtor! Being 2 hours away from the home’s location and working on behalf of my father and family, we knew this process would be very difficult and emotional. So we tried to be very careful to choose a competent yet patient realtor to help us through the sale of our family’s home. From the moment Rod first met with us through the close of escrow, Rod was there for us! However, we absolutely knew we had the right realtor the moment we saw the home’s pictures in the listing online. Rod’s photographs truly captured the essence of our home which we believe was one of the main reasons it sold so quickly. Having extensive knowledge of the area, Rod helped us determine an appropriate listing price. Once listed, he went out of his way to help us maintain the home and ensure that it was always ready to show. He was always available for our questions or concerns, and he used an electronic signature process for documents which proved to be very convenient for my father. Even once we entered the escrow process, Rod proved to be invaluable as he obtained bids and had needed repairs scheduled. We depended heavily on Rod, especially since we were out of town, and he always exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend Rod for all your real estate needs…whether buying or selling….he’s wonderful and we will always appreciate all that he did for us! Rod made this very difficult time easier for our family and we cannot thank him enough!

Rod Rodr was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He is very familiar with the area and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to neighborhood “vibes” and pros/cons. He was respectful of our budget, very organized, and on top of the process along the way. We are so grateful for his work, and I can’t recommend him enough!

We are very pleased with our recent second home purchase experience with Rod in Big Trees Village! Rod is a wonderful young professional who went above and beyond to help make our dream of owning a vacation home in the high sierras come true. Rod's knowledge of the real estate market in Calaveras county was impressive. Having grown up in the area, Rod was able to provide a wealth of information on different areas in and around Arnold that helped us further refine the purchase criteria for our second home. Because we don’t live locally, Rod’s network of professional service providers was invaluable during the 30 day escrow process. Rod provided countless suggestions during the negotiation process that enabled us to secure a wonderful second home at a fair price that we hope to have in our family for generations to come. We couldn’t be happier with the smooth and seamless service provided by Rod and his team at Barry Ward Realty, and would highly recommend him to others!

Couldn't be happier with the service and level of professionalism that Rod brought in success fully listing our Cabin in Arnold. he knows the area very well and the market in Arbold. Highly recommended!