Bottom line up front: Annette Moraga Drake is the person to call today for help navigating the complex process of selling and buying Real Estate! I grew up in a Real Estate family business. Annette listed a home for sale that I wrote a residential purchase agreement on, to buy for myself. I am Real Estate licensed, Kind of a "I'm my own best friend" move. I had not met Annette before my request to view the property. It's a rare situation that followed our first phone calls. Annette recognized quickly how far off my residential transaction skills were. Yet there she was- not any hint of complaint! She was willing to extend her resources to me at every chance. Annette focused on making a fair deal and provided a realistic, thoughtful counter offer quickly, one I literally couldn't refuse. A win/ win. We made a deal! Annette was an invaluable ally in the purchase of my home, despite our being on opposite sides of the "fence". In my case, there was no fence, only honest help with a smile. After my bit of dealings with Annette I trust her as a mentor in my life. She agreed to share the benefit of her experience with me when I need it. Annette is also someone I can count on when I need a lift. The Real Estate business changes a lot in CA and AZ. A multitude of fairly complex real estate forms grow in detail and scope each year (Annette knows all of the forms by heart). As need for various documents came up during the loan and escrow process, Annette was there- almost immediately. Handling things without pause. Every day! Weekends and evenings, too. Ready, willing and able to pick up any task that needed attention. Help like this is rare. As I've met, worked with, socialized and attended Real Estate professional's weddings, birthdays, grand openings and memorials over the years; most of these Professionals can't compare to the intelligence, knowledge and work ethic that Annette showed me. She is more than "one of the very best" of Real Estate Professionals in the trade. For sure, Annette's already earned her place in the top 5% of Real Estate Professionals in the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate organization; this does not happen by accident. Unusual thoughtfulness was provided to me by Annette, as a new owner moving into an exceptional home I found it very well cleaned, sparkling drinks in the refrigerator; paper utensils, flatware, cups, bottled water, a made up bed just in case, fresh towels, soaps and a few kind notes. This was a real surprise; after one of the quickest and smooth purchase transactions I've been involved with- personally or professionally. In my book what really counts in a person is true heart, their ability to discern and anticipate needs, display love in their heart for others and one's willingness to serve others no matter which side of the room they sit in. This is only part of Annette Moraga Drake.

Annette was outstanding! Super helpful, knowledgeable and she paid close attention to the details. If I could give her six stars, I would! Highly recommended!

Annette goes above and beyond in every way! During our 2 year home search she patiently helped us considerthe pros and cons of our favorite properties. When we finally found the one that suited us the best she even helped us with decisions and logistics after closing until updates and remodeling projects were completed. I would recommend Annette to anyone looking for a professional knowledgeable and experienced realtor.

Annette did a remarkable job assisting to set up my house for sale. All her recommendations were spot on, there was no stress during the process and it helped me to concentrate on other family matters, which was a blessing. I recall Annette thinking of every detail to make my home presentable for potential buyers. the house was sold in five days.

Annette was extremely helpful with every aspect of selling my Condo. Her local knowledge, aesthetic guidance, and organization skills helped make the open house events extremely successful. I can't recommend Annette, and her partner Dawn, enough. They made the process easy, and helped calm my nerves along the way. Thank you!!

We recently purchased a home using Annette Moraga Drake as our agent and give her the highest possible recommendation. Annette worked tirelessly to find us the perfect home. Annette not only scanned the MLS, but she also used her extensive contacts to find off-market listings not available to other buyers. When we negotiated our purchase, Annette proved herself to be a fierce but friendly advocate who secured important concessions from the seller. After we closed on our home, Annette has been a wonderful resource for design and decorating tips. She has also connected us with excellent contractors, installers, and repairmen who have saved us thousands. We are so pleased we used Annette as our agent. Annette’s knowledge, experience, and commitment served us greatly.

Annette was very positive, calm, and resilient. She made us feel very important. She was always easy to get in touch with, friendly in communication, and answered all our questions. Very pleased with our experience!

I attempted to find an Orange County rental for months before I took up a friend's referral to enlist Annette in my search. Annette was patient with my very particular home requirements in a very challenging environment. There were hardly any rental listings at the time in my budget. Annette never quit looking. We finally landed on the perfect home, the size and price I wanted. I don't believe I would have succeeded in a timely manner without her.

There are not enough words in my vocabulary to express my appreciation for having Annette as our agent. She goes above and beyond whatever we have experienced in our past dealings with both residential and commercial properties. She is thoughtful and thorough but also incredibly intuitive when it comes to anticipating any concerns or potential issues and as a result, has saved us thousands of dollars during the course of our transactions. If and when you choose Annette as your agent, she will undoubtedly be your last choice as well. She will always have your best interests at heart, regardless of her participation, and that is a rare and honorable quality indeed.

Annette made buying a house easy and painless in a crazy market for first time homeowners. She really listened to what we were looking for in a house guided us step by step through every process and was friendly and accessible throughout the entire experience with every question we had. We feel very lucky that she was our realtor and helped us get our dream house!!!