One of our greatest pleasures is getting mail from our satisfied customers. Please take a moment to read some of the testimonials we've recently received.

Dear Cary & Cyndi,

On behalf of the residents at Conejo Creek, we would like to express

	"Thanks so much for the support the Gerken Group gives to our community..."

our gratitude for donating all the prizes at our annual picnic on August 15th. With your help, we were able to provide a raffle whose proceeds will help us to fund the after-school bus transportation for the 2004/2005 Homework Clubs at both Manzanita and Sequoia schools. In addition, this year's picnic was the best that we have had to date and the best attended.

Thanks so much for the support The Gerken Group gives to our community. It is a pleasure to work with such an outstanding and dedicated organization.

Sincerely,

Jacque Eckert-Stokes
Community Manager, Conejo Creek HOA

I found the Gerken group through the internet and both sold and bought

"Their courier service and helpful staff were at my fingertips 24/7."

a home with them. The overall experience was excellent! The Gerken Group was there every step of the process. They also followed up to ensure everything was okay even after the sale went through. I found them particularly helpful with EVERYTHING. Their courier service and helpful staff were at my fingertips 24/7. All questions were answered and problems/issues were resolved in a timely, professional manner.

Rachel Halfaker

	"It is always a pleasure to work with such a professional team."

I want to thank everyone there for making this a very smooth and successful transaction. It is always a pleasure to work with such a professional team. I hope we have the opportunity to work in the future on another property. Best wishes to your whole group.

Larry Mouchawar - Preferred Real Estate Co., Inc.
Represented the buyer of 73 Briarwood Ln., Oak Park

"...thank you for your leadership and guidance."

We wanted you all to know how much we appreciate you! In our 30 odd years of real-estating, WE have done much more work than ANY of our agents! However, once we put ourselves and our home and our memories into your trust... well, we relaxed. For the first time EVER we KNEW that everything was being handled FOR us, not BY us. NOT hearing from you meant that all was well, or at least, being taken care of on our behalf.

This, as you know, is our first personal move in 25 years. You have kept the drama and anxiety low. Dink and Dotty are amazingly efficient and effervescent, Sherry has lovely vision, and Gaby made an incredibly dedicated effort to locate our new home. Cary, thank you for your leadership and guidance. We will always be grateful.

Marianna and Pete Barrale and Family

	"We found them to be particularly helpful with the ins and outs of first-time home buying."

A personal friend of ours referred us to The Gerken Group and they helped us purchase our first home. The overall experience was WONDERFUL! We had been working with another realtor, with whom we were very frustrated. When we made the move to The Gerken Group the difference was unbelievable! We felt totally comfortable with Cyndi; she knew what we were looking for and helped us find it quickly. We found them to be particularly helpful with the ins and outs of first-time home buying. It was great working with a team with so much experience. They had advice for every step, from choosing a property to choosing a home inspector to finding a lender. Dotty and Cyndi helped us with so much of the process and were always happy to answer questions and smooth out any wrinkles. We felt totally cared for.

James Petes & Theresa Willis

"We found them particularly helpful with all aspects of selling our home..."

We found The Gerken Group by visiting their office and have used them for two transactions. The overall experience was OUT OF THIS WORLD! They were very professional in the manner in which they handled the selling of our home. We found them particularly helpful with all aspects of selling our home, and especially Cary's knowledge of real estate law. He and his wife, Cyndi are what I would call wonderful people. Dink Card was also so pleasant to work with. You will never regret listing your home with The Gerken Group.

Albert A. Luberto

	"After trying to sell by owner, unsuccessfully..." "...I finally chose Cary because I felt he could do the best job for me.

After trying to sell by owner, unsuccessfully, I contacted about 15 - 20 agents, then interviewed six, and finally chose Cary because I felt he could do the best job for me. I was not disappointed! The overall experience was AWESOME! I went from listing to moving in one month, got my asking price plus $4,500, and saved on closing costs. Cary's sales staff looked out for my best interests, kept me informed, and was always willing to make things easier and more convenient for me. They even found free moving boxes for me!

I have used The Gerken Group for three transactions and found them particularly helpful with EVERYTHING that had to do with selling my property, from listing to closing!

Don Morrill

"The overall experience was top notch..."

We were referred to The Gerken Group from an out of the area realtor. We used them to sell our home in Tarzana to allow us to relocate to Palm Desert. The overall experience was top notch, could not have been better. We interviewed three of the "top agents" and came out with our best decision by working with The Gerken Group. A+

The Stengel Family

	"We found them particularly helpful with advice regarding pricing and never felt pressured..."

We met The Gerken Group through a friend and used them to sell our home. The overall experience was OUTSTANDING! The team made everything very simple and hassle-free. The personalized service we received was very organized and administrated. We found them particularly helpful with advice regarding pricing and never felt pressured - they allowed us to wait to get the recommended/suggested price! They were in constant communication with us and always professional and courteous. More importantly, Cary is a "man of his word" -- he does what he says he will do!!!

The Sasaki Family

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December 11, 2003

Re: Dotty Grant

Cary,
It was a pleasure working with you and your assistant, Dotty Grant.

"Efficiency and dedication should not go un-noted..."

Throughout the entire transaction, Dotty initiated and followed up with me, my assistants Barbara and Sandra, the Area Housing Authority, and repair people, to ensure that everything was in place to close our escrow on Sonoma.

Efficiency and dedication should not go un-noted, so I wrote this letter to document my feelings. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Steve Bloch
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties
Simi Valley, CA

We found The Gerken Group by seeing one of their For Sale signs and calling them. The best part was their sincerity and personal touch. They

"Their faithfulness and encouragement was just what we needed to continue with hope."

really took our concerns to heart. Our situation was special in that it took over a year to find the perfect home for us. Their faithfulness and encouragement was just what we needed to continue with hope. In essence they valued our relationship and sincerely wanted the best thing for us. Ultimately that faithful personal touch helped us to obtain the perfect home for our family.

The Gerken Group has true taste. They are professionals with integrity and courtesy. As home buyer's/seller's, we had a special set of desires and doubts. The Gerken Group went out on a limb to deliver satisfaction. They took great care in establishing our trust and keeping us informed. Our experience was completely positive in every way. Thanks to the Gerken Group we are tremendously enjoying our new home.

The DiFilippis Family

We had our home listed "For Sale By Owner" when Dink called us! We listed

"The best part was dealing with a group where each had a particular role to handle in the sale of my house."

with The Gerken Group and the overall experience was phenomenal! The best part was dealing with a group where each had a particular role to handle in the sale of my house. What Cary and the group promised to do was exactly what took place in a timely manner. They really strive for customer satisfaction and have a great reputation as No. 1 in sales!

Kathleen Babcock

We have used the Gerken Group for a total of five transactions and actually,

"...there were no problems too difficult for the Gerken Group to solve!"

they found us through a direct solicitation by Cary!!! The overall experience was EXCELLENT! A very professional organization, highly skilled and trained to take care of all of the associated problems with selling real estate. The best part was having professional people available to handle all aspects of selling the property. From the simplest problems such as painters and locksmiths, to moving and storage, and then taking charge of legal issues, there were no problems too difficult for the Gerken Group to solve!

The Nelli Family

I have utilized Cary Gerken for two home sales and one purchase. Cary exceeded all of

"After our experience with other agents we appreciated Cary even more."

our expectations with his capabilities, credibility and character. Cary is that unique sales person that still works for you even after he receives his commission. He wants to be your agent for life. That is why we went back to him. My only regret is that we moved two hours out of the area and were not able to use him on our last purchase and sale. After our experience with other agents we appreciated Cary even more. Cary is an agent and a trusted advisor. I highly recommend Cary and his staff for any real estate needs.

David Valenzuela

My name is Mary Weeks. I was a 30 year old, single clerical worker when I had the ambitious desire to buy a home. I had no money except a limited 401K of which I

"Cary assured me that I could be a homeowner, despite my limited assets."

could borrow half the funds. My relatives were in no position to assist me financially. After browsing the Home section of the L.A. Times one Sunday, I was almost convinced that this dream would be an impossible one until I spotted an ad for a 2 bedroom condo and called Cary Gerken. Cary assured me that I could be a homeowner, despite my limited assets. He was so professional and supportive. He explained the home-buying process to me and made it seem less scary. With Cary's help, I soon became the proud owner of a beautiful town home (although, not the one I initially called on) in a lovely part of Thousand Oaks. I could not have done it without him.

Five years later, Cary assisted me again. This time, in a complicated sell/buy transaction. It was a stressful time but Cary (and Elise) really helped me get through it. Now, I own a small but charming house in a highly desirable area in the hills above a golf course. People constantly ask me how I managed to get into this house. I simply explain to them, "I had a little luck and an incredible realtor".

Mary Weeks

When I wanted to move to this area from Carlsbad, Ca., I bought my first home through Cyndi Gerken. I was very impressed by

"One escrow company wanted to charge $2000 to investigate me, because someone had a similar name who owed the state back taxes. Cyndi helped me clear it all up."

Cyndi's knowledge and ability to get the best deal. Later, Cyndi helped me find investment property. My grandson wanted to move his family to this area. Cyndi found a condo in Westlake Village that I bought and leased to him. Cyndi has always been a great friend and great real estate agent. She saves me money on escrow charges wherever possible. Cyndi has helped me close seven escrows. One escrow company wanted to charge $2000 to investigate me, because someone had a similar name who owed the state back taxes. Cyndi helped me clear it all up.

I trust Cyndi to get me the best deal in real estate transactions. She is wonderful and easy to work with.

Charles E. Kirkpatrick, Sr.

We three adult kids had to sell my mother's home after her unexpected death. We were in emotional pain and didn't want any additional

"We were in emotional pain and didn't want any additional stress to deal with."

stress to deal with. Good for us we chose the Gerken Group! They were there and handled everything seamlessly. We found the Gerken Group through Dink Card. She had been speaking with our mother prior to her death, so we checked out the Gerken Group for selling her condo. They kept us up to date on how the showings were going. In the past I have experienced many realtors who seemed to "fall off the planet" after getting a listing. The Gerken Group worked for us and earned their commission.

Patricia Klein

We found The Gerken Group through Dink Card and Elise Vega who contacted us.

"The overall experience was quick - everything seemed to fall into place."

We bought and sold a home through them. The overall experience was quick - everything seemed to fall into place. It was nice to have instant answers when we called upon the Gerken Group. The best part about working with the Gerken Group was the timing and getting what we wanted. We would definitely recommend them.

The Garcia Family

We have bought, sold, and leased a home with The Gerken Group. Our overall experience with the Gerken Group was wonderful and "event" free.

"The best part ...was having Cyndi finding the home that we had always wanted in the neighborhood that we wanted for our children."

When we first started looking for our 1st home, Cyndi knew exactly what we were looking for. She found our 1st home after looking at only three and found our current home without even having to show us any more homes. She knew that this was exactly what we were looking for.

We were referred to the Gerken Group through a friend. The best part of meeting the Gerken Group was having Cyndi finding the home that we had always wanted in the neighborhood that we wanted for our children. But the best part is that we have become good friends and nothing can beat that.

The Mitchell Family

We were referred to The Gerken Group through an agent in Pacific Palisades. We have used them for three transactions. The overall experience

"We loved not having to worry about finding repairmen, painters, etc."

was a wonderful feeling of being secure in having a group of people who put your needs on a priority basis. They were always there -- returning all calls, never missing house showings and answering any of our questions. The best part was having the Gerken Group do all the work. Everything was explained to us - all we had to do was sign on the dotted line. All legal questions were taken care of. We loved not having to worry about finding repairmen, painters, etc; they were provided to us with references.

The Reed/McKimson Family

We were introduced to the Gerken Group by Dink (she called us). We

"We will work with them again, if we need to buy or sell."

had a great experience working with this group. We will work with them again, if we need to buy or sell. We have only used them for one transaction and the best part was that they care about their customers and do their best for them.

The Khajehnajafi Family

We met The Gerken Group several years ago through our financial planner and have used them for three transactions. The overall experience was very

"The best part of this latest transaction was Dink forwarding e-mail listings that met our criteria the day they were listed."

good. Cary provided great guidance during uncertain and challenging times. We have been on the other side of a seller bankrupcy during escrow, underwhelming and unqualified (or barely qualified) buyers. Cary, Dink, and the entire team kept us sane and comforted with their positive thinking and enthusiasm. The best part of this latest transaction was Dink forwarding e-mail listings that met our criteria the day they were listed. We immediately had a head start on the other home seekers, which ultimately led us to finding our current home. She was outstanding in every way! She made Cary's job a whole lot easier and our home viewing was kept to a minimum.

The Snader Family

I met The Gerken Group through Dink's persistence and have used them for

"The best part was the friendly people of The Gerken Group..."

two transactions. The overall experience was comfortable, satisfying, rewarding. Cary kept me in my comfort zone. The best part was the friendly people of The Gerken Group - my chats (frequent) with Dink, my excursions with Cary to find the "just right" place, and last - the lovely condo I now own and enjoy.

Delores Dubbs

We bought our first home together through The Gerken Group. Cyndi was

"The best part was that The Gerken Group made it quick and pretty much painless."

my volleyball/softball coach when I was in elementary school! So we had known Cyndi for many years and the overall experience in purchasing was good. The best part was that The Gerken Group made it quick and pretty much painless.

The Quinn/Lisak Family