Reviews and Recommendations from Past Clients

Sold a Single Family Home in 2024, Sugarloaf

“Ken was amazing! From our first phone call to closing, he went above and beyond in every aspect. His knowledge and connections in the community was invaluable. Next time I need a real estate agent anywhere I’m calling Ken first!!”

-Gabe & Erika H., Client                   Zillow Review                      08-23-24

Sold a Single Family Home in 2024, Big Bear Lake

“Ken was top notch. He was knowledgeable about the local market and priced our home perfectly. We had a few issues as part of the sale and Ken was able to solve them for us. He had the resources and knowledge to deal with each issue. As an out of the area owner I appreciated Ken always being available to tend to our needs. I highly recommend him as an agent!”

-Richard L., Client                                Zillow Review                           04-10-2024

Sold a Single Family Home in 2024, Big Bear City

“Ken was great to work with. Since we were part-time residents in the mountains, Ken would arrive to the house ahead of time to prep the house for each showing…turning-on the heat, all the lighting (inside and out) and prepping other features so that every potential buyer could really appreciate the beauty of our home. Thank you Ken!”

-Alan L., Client                                     Zillow Review                           04-09-2024

Sold a Single Family Home in 2024, Big Bear Lake

“Ken did a fantastic job for us through multiple transactions in the Big Bear area. We would highly recommend him.”

-Sergio & Charlott M., Client             Zillow & Google Review           03-17-2024

Purchased a Single Family home in 2024, Big Bear City

“Ken Simonds was exceptional in all areas of his field. My updates were prompt. His expertise in the entire process was greatly appreciated. We were able to close escrow at lightening speed. Ken is extremely responsive at all business times and many off hour updates just to make sure I was informed. I would refer Ken to anyone I know as he is very professional and genuinely concerned about his clients and giving them his utmost to insure they are comfortable with the transaction in all phases. If you are searching for an agent you need search no longer. Ken will meet your expectations and then some.”

-Kenny S., Client                                 Google Review                       03-04-2024

Purchased a Single Family Home in 2023, Big Bear Lake

“My wife and I were blessed to have worked with Ken for the pursuit and purchase of our vacation home in Big Bear Lake. Ken is a delight. He is a long term resident of Big Bear Lake and has a tremendous wealth of knowledge, and he shared all of it with us. His personality is relaxed, and he worked with us at our pace. He greeted us and provided a ground-work on the in’s-and-out’s of the different regions of Big Bear, qualities and limitations of each, and spent quite a long time assimilating this into a profile that would suit our interests. After learning about us, he developed a plan with many home options and went over them with us via phone and email (as our permanent home is not in BB.), and later, in-person. He provided an in-depth personalized tour of Big Bear Lake, and showed us the advantages of the areas that met our specifications. We toured a number of homes. Ken is an engineer and has extensive building experience. This is a huge bonus to working with him. Upon each home we visited, he scrutinized details inside and outside the properties, and provided us with individualized professional perceptions of building quality, risks of future repairs, maintenance, expected costs, proximity to ski resorts, lake, shopping, and other necessities. He showed us basic and cosmetic details of the homes that related to value added or wasted in relation to the asked price. Once we made our decision, Ken helped us develop an appropriate offer, and he worked tirelessly with the sellers’ agent. He kept us updated on all of the communications and issues. We were delighted with the outcome. Ken facilitated options for a trusted lending agent, and that process was seamless as well. Ken really managed the entire process from start to finish. I believe he must have made over 20 visits to the home to check on it in our absence before, during, and after the inspection. During escrow, when there was a storm and we were on a trip out of state, he called us to let us know he had made visits to the home to check the integrity of the roof for water leaks, the foundation, the electrical, and plumbing, to ensure there were no problems. (There weren’t any). Our escrow was fairly fast, and we enjoyed working with the escrow company he chose in Big Bear as well. He provided us help for utilities and other essentials once we took ownership. I can say this was the best imaginable experience one can have. I cannot say enough about how terrific Ken is as an honest and transparent real estate agent. We will certainly call upon him in the future for our next Big Bear sale and/or purchase.”

-Steven K., Client                                 Yelp Review                      09-26-2023

Purchased a Single Family home in 2023, Big Bear City

“Ken is in tune with Big Bear and the surrounding areas. That personal knowledge of the housing market and local relationships Ken has in the area really helped us leverage the best situation for our needs. Not only finding our ideal location, but also helping navigate the process, and negotiate the best deal for us, the client. A home purchase these days can be daunting at the very least, his quick responsiveness and clear understanding and ability to answer questions really helped move things along. Ken was a invaluable partner to us during this time. I would not hesitate to use Ken in the future with real estate our needs! Thanks Ken, Nice job!”

-James C., Client                                  Zillow Review                07-19-2023

Purchased a Single Family Home in 2023, Big Bear City

“Ken was absolutely amazing to work with!! As anyone who has been in the process of buying a house knows, it can be overwhelming at best and so many random things will pop up that leave you with questions upon questions. Ken went above and beyond not only showing us numerous properties but really listened to what we were looking for and needing. He was extremely honest and pointed out so many things about different spots that helped us with finding the perfect home. On top of that he was super down to earth and has some of the best stories that make all the time spent looking at homes fun and exciting. Seriously if you are looking for a realtor that is trustworthy, has your best intentions at heart and knows the area like no other, look no further than Ken. Thank you for everything!!!!”

Mike, Jenny, and Jim                       Realtor.com Review           07-19-2023

Purchased a Single Family home in 2023, Big Bear City

“Ken Simonds was amazing and made our experience buying a home so easy. He’s super knowledgeable, always available, and happy to answer our questions. Buying property is always stressful, but Ken was there every step for us. I really appreciated it.”

Vicky E., Client                              Zillow Review                        06-29-2023

Purchased a Single Family Home in 2023, Fawnskin

“Ken is by far the best realtor I have ever met. His knowledge of the area is great. He knows the place like the back of his hand. That also goes for pretty much the whole process. He is very knowledgeable about not only the area but also the way things work and the process of the deal. From negotiating, laws, to the inner workings of the deal. He knows a lot of people here and can point you in the right direction if you need something. Whether it be a home inspector or firewood. He was with me from start to finish. Always answers his phone, texts and emails. He goes the extra mile. I have dealt with a lot of realtors and honestly most of the time not such a great experience. Ken is a true professional. I got my second dream home with the help of Ken. If you are thinking of buying real estate, trust me, call Ken Simonds. It is a stressful enough experience. You need someone that can help you and make it less stressful and knows what they are doing. Thanks Ken!”

James D., Client                             Zillow Review                      06-8-2023

Purchased a Single Family Home in 2023, Big Bear Lake

“I recently had the pleasure of working with realtor Ken Simonds, and I must say that my experience was nothing short of outstanding. From the very beginning, Ken showcased an incredible depth of knowledge and expertise in the real estate industry, making our home buying journey an enlightening and rewarding one.
Ken’s impressive understanding of various aspects, including home construction, maintenance, and more, truly set him apart. He took the time to patiently educate us about what to look for in a property, ensuring that we made informed decisions throughout the process. His willingness to share his wealth of knowledge was truly invaluable, and it made us feel empowered as buyers.
What truly stood out about Ken and his team was their unwavering dedication and commitment to their clients. They were always on top of things, ensuring that no detail went unnoticed. From promptly responding to our inquiries to coordinating with all parties involved, Ken and his team demonstrated utmost professionalism and efficiency.
Even the most intimidating aspects of the home buying process were made simple and easily understandable, thanks to Ken’s exceptional communication skills. He had a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts in a way that instilled confidence in our purchase decisions. His patience, attentiveness, and willingness to address any concerns we had truly made us feel valued as clients.
In summary, working with Ken Simonds was an absolute pleasure. His extensive knowledge, willingness to educate, and exceptional support throughout our home buying journey were second to none. I wholeheartedly recommend Ken to anyone seeking a realtor who not only possesses expertise but also goes above and beyond to ensure a seamless and confident purchasing experience. I am grateful for his guidance and couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Thank you, Ken, for your outstanding service!”

Anneke B., Client                            Zillow Review                      06-5-2023

Sold a Vacant Lot in 2023, Big Bear Lake

“Ken and the Team has been outstanding with the purchase and sell of our vacant land. He is knowledgeable with all of the surrounding areas and throughout the slow City process of plans approval he went the extra mile by stopping by Building and Safety for me as an out of town owner. He was also to keep the new buyers interest throughout the 11 month City plan check process. He also keeps you updated throughout the process by text, phone calls and email. He is always available.”

Dwayne L., Client                           Zillow Review                      04-25-2023

Mortgage Broker who has represented a number of our clients

“I have worked with a lot of Real Estate agents over the years. Ken is one of the special ones that stands out among the rest, in only the best ways. He shows genuine concern for his clients from the start of looking for a home to even after closing. Always looking out for them. He is always making sure his clients are taken care of in the best possible way from all his team to insure a smooth and stress free transaction for his Buyers and Sellers. I would be honored to have Ken represent me in any transaction.”

Ben M., Mortgage Broker                 Yelp Review                        03-22-2023

Purchased a Single Family Home in 2023, Big Bear Lake

“Ken is the best realtor I’ve ever worked with – he is extremely well established in Big Bear Lake and provided very useful information and context to help inform selecting a neighborhood and then a specific house. Ken provided a network of professionals – including mortgage broker, insurance agent and escrow agent – welcomed me to the community and has provided invaluable advice and contacts along the way.”

Amy K., Client                                Zillow Review                      02-22-2023

Sold a Single Family Home in 2022, Big Bear Lake

“Ken was referred to me by a realtor friend of mine in the Riverside, CA area, and from the moment I met Ken, I could tell he was the right realtor for me.  His review and comparison of my property to “comps” in the area was detailed and accurate.  His preparation of my property for listing was thorough and resulted in an excellent presentation for the sale of my cabin.  In addition to the previous, Ken was always immediately available to handle any request I had as well as to assist me with other details of selling property, e.g., repair needs, mover/haulers, charitable organization for donation of unwanted items, etc.. All-in-All, I highly recommend Ken and his team for anyone interested in buying or selling property…Excellent Team!”

-Patrick P., Client                               Yelp Review                    11-03-2022

Sold a Single-Family Home in 2022, Sugarloaf

“Ken was always available and very helpful.  From the first week he gave us comps for the homes in the area what they were on the market for and how much they sold. Whenever I had questions, he was very thorough in answering and explaining things.  Example would be the paperwork from the escrow company, comments from open house events, etc.  We are very happy with our experience working with Ken.”

-Kristina B., Client       Yelp Review                   09-21-2022

Purchased a Single Family Home in 2022, Big Bear City

“Ken knows the area well;  is a skilled negotiator;  responds day and night and was available throughout the process from offer to close of escrow.  We will be working with him again.”

-Lillian M., Client       Zillow Review              05-20-2022

Sold a Commercial Property in 2022, Big Bear Lake

“I worked with Ken on the sale of a commercial property.  He was fantastic and my transaction went so smooth. I highly recommend Ken for any real estate needs in the Big Bear Lake area and beyond.”

-Cassie B., Client       Realtor.com Review      05-17-2022

Sold a Single-Family Home in 2022, Big Bear City

“Ken is the best realtor I have ever worked with from start to finish! He focused on every detail of the sale transaction and everything in a typically stressful process progressed smoothly with no wrinkles.”

-Patty A., Client       Yelp Review                   04-21-2022

Bought a Single-Family Home in 2022, Big Bear City

“Ken is a Great Asset on your side when buying or selling a property.  He helped us find a lender that helps small business owners. Ken and his staff are available and make time to help out. From first look to close of escrow 24-days. This is the 2^nd property Ken has found for us.  Thank you for all your help.”  ”

-Jim & Karin S., Client       Zillow Review                   02-17-2022

Bought a Single-Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“I had a great experience with Ken in buying my house.  He was very knowledgeable and personable. My search started in the summer and within only a couple of months and two offers later, I had my first cabin!  I knew nothing about buying a house and what to look for, but he made me feel comfortable and knew I could trust him.  I would recommend him to family and friends with help buying a home.  I couldn’t be happier.”

-Rocio L., Client                 Zillow Review                   02-06-2022

Bought a Single-Family Home in 2022, Big Bear City

“We have bought two houses in the Big Bear area with Ken as our realtor. We couldn’t be happier. He is very accessible, professional and knowledgeable as well as friendly and pleasant to work with. He was always available to answer questions, and we had a lot of them. Our escrows went smoothly and quickly and now we are property owners up in Big Bear. We would choose to work with him again if we decided to buy another house. We highly recommend him.”

-Karin S., Client                 Realtor.com Review          02-03-2022

Sold a Single-Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“Ken was great in selling my home in Big Bear. He is super knowledgeable and extremely helpful. His team is super friendly and attentive. I would absolutely recommend Ken to anyone looking to buy or sell!”

-Luke P., Client                   Zillow Review                  01-10-2022

Bought a Single-Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“Ken is so experienced and very responsive. He has a vast knowledge of real estate and construction, solid communication skills, and expert negotiating skills. Because of the unusual market of this year, buying is harder than ever. Every time talking to Ken can relieve much of our stress because he is so reliable and knowledgeable. He is able and willing to help you solve any questions you are facing during the process, from beginning to the end, and even provide help and knowledge after the deal. To be honest, without his experience and guidance, we wouldn’t get this wonderful cabin at such price and time, or the process would have been a lot harder for us.”

-Xue L.., Client                   Zillow Review                  11-30-2021

Sold a Single-Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“Ken helped us sell our Big Bear mountain home quickly and with professionalism. We have a difficult buyer at first that Ken handled perfectly. The transaction was great. We received top dollar and had an overall wonderful experience with Ken and Diane. I highly recommend them to anyone trying to buy or sell in the Big Bear area.”

-Mike M., Client                  Zillow Review                  11-29-2021

Sold a Multi-Unit Residential Property, Big Bear Lake

“There is no better agent I’ve ever worked with. Ken does not miss a beat and goes more than out of his way to make sure your experience is fool proof and very well done.  I would recommend Ken and his team to anyone including my best friends and family.”

-Tim J., Client                     Zillow Review                  11-01-2021

Sold a Single-Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“Ken is fantastic. Helped us purchase our property in 2017 and we looked to him to sell it in 2021.  A day or two on the market and its sold. Ken helped us find our replacement property. He’s awesome.”

 -Sean V., Client                  Zillow Review                  10-07-2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear Lake

“Ken was amazing! So knowledgeable and helpful in every way!  Could not be more satisfied with his work.  He helped with everything and answered all my questions.”

– Eileen B., Client                 Zillow Review                 09/14/2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“Ken is extremely knowledgeable in the unique qualities and requirements that come with buying/selling in Big Bear. Because of his knowledge, his ability to negotiate on our behalf was on point. We have been very pleased with the communication regarding every aspect of the selling process. We are also impressed with the network of realtors Ken has. We feel he brings so much to the table and were well represented throughout this entire process.”

– Kathi R., Client                 Yelp Review                 08/11/2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear Lake

“I can’t even tell you how grateful my husband and I are to have Ken as our realtor! His knowledge and expertise is honestly the only way we were able to get through the process successfully! He went above and beyond for us!!”

– Mindy S., Client                 Zillow Review              07/30/2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear Lake

“Ken and Diane were an absolute pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgeable about the different Big Bear neighborhoods, identifying the right time in a crazy market, and made the entire process as painless and enjoyable as possible. From our first conversation to transferring utilities, you will not find a better couple to support your home buying or selling needs. Highly, highly recommend them.”
  -Anthony G., Client             Zillow Review                07-21-2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear City

“Ken and his wife are the most perfect team and were extremely hospitable from the moment I contacted him.  He never left me in the dark on the process of buying the house.  He was on top of everybody involved in the process and was extremely professional with all parties.  I can’t recommend Ken enough.  Knowledgeable, connected, hard working, professional, and personable.  Thank you so much for helping me buy my first home!”
  -Chelsea P., Client               Yelp Review                07-02-2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear Lake

“Ken was amazing with his knowledge of the Big Bear area. We met with him a few months before selling and everything he predicted the Big Bear market was going to do came to fruition. He made the transaction seamless, and we will continue to use him for our future Big Bear real estate transactions. He and his wife Diane went out of their way to make sure all of our needs were met. Ken then found our perfect getaway home in the area of Big Bear where we wanted to have a home. He made himself available when we could not get up the mountain and was there when we received the key. We would recommend Ken Simonds for any and all real estate needs in Big Bear.”
  -Sergio M., Client                Zillow Review                06-30-2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear Lake

“This was the best broker experience we’ve ever had. Ken absolutely crushed it throughout the sale of our home. Ken and his team did what you expect from a broker and much more. We don’t live in Big Bear so Ken helped us get broken items fixed, lost items found, and gave our house the personal attention needed to get us a great deal. We can’t recommend Ken and his team any higher”
  -Travis T., Client                  Zillow Review                           06-10-2021

Client 2021, Big Bear Lake

“Ken serves on the local economic committees.  I found confidence in his understanding of market values and trends.  When he tells you what you should or should not invest. I felt very supported by the way he arrives at his numbers. Super interesting how he understands the rental market projections as well.”
  -Lana P., Client                   Yelp & Zillow Reviews               05-07-2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Big Bear Lake

“Ken made selling our home the easiest thing we ever did. He created a fantastic listing for us and made the paperwork seem effortless. I will definitely use Ken’s services again when purchasing or selling another property.”
  -Michael L., Client                Zillow Review                         04-28-2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Sugarloaf

“Ken was amazing with his knowledge of the Big Bear area. We met with him a few months before selling and everything he predicted the Big Bear market was going to do came to fruition. He made the transaction seamless and we will continue to use him for our future Big Bear real estate transactions. He and his wife Diane went out of their way to make sure all of our needs were met.”
  -Sergio M., Client                 Zillow Review                03-30-2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“Ken was really great! He responded immediately with any questions we had. We were in a multiple offer listing and we ended up getting the house of our dreams for a vacation home in Big Bear! He helped us with everything we needed and even after the closing. He is an invaluable resource to us and we can’t thank him enough!”
  -ixmbjwa5rb., Client             Zillow Review               02-03-2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“I highly recommend Ken Simonds as a realtor.  We bought an amazing home through him in Big Bear and he was really incredible, did a great job helping us and was always there with any questions that we had.  I highly recommend him if you’re looking for any property in Big Bear.  He went above and beyond even after the home closed to help us in any way he could.  Great Realtor!”
  -Jessica C., Client                  Yelp Review                 02-03-2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Fawnskin

“Ken is fantastic.  He set everything up to ensure safety of the household and prospective buyers.  He consistently communicates and kept me well informed during the process.  I would highly recommend him.”
  -Bill M., Client                       Yelp Review                01-20-2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“Ken Simonds is an incredible and amazing Realtor! Since we started our search to find the perfect vacation home/rental in Big Bear Lake, he’s been so attentive to our needs. Whether it is through email, phone call or text, you are always taken care of as a client! His team is extremely reliable  and his network of resources appear limitless! When it comes to lenders, property management companies, contractors, etc. don’t hesitate to ask because Ken is simply the best and everyone in town says the same thing! I would recommend Mr. Simonds to close family and friends for not only his professionalism but for his efficiency and his willingness to go above and beyond to make sure that your expectations are not only met but exceeded!”
     -Zernan A., Client              Zillow Review              10-15-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“Ken immediately gained my confidence by revealing his professionalism and compassion. His responses to my every inquiry (and there were many) were prompt and thorough. Adjectives that come to mind: Professionalism, kindness, knowledge, integrity, trustworthy, friendly and accommodating.”
     -John A., Client                   Zillow Review              09-29-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“Ken is fantastic. He set everything up to ensure safety of the household and prospective buyers. He consistently communicates and kept me well informed during the process. I would highly recommend him.”
   -Tim H., Client                      Yelp Review                 08-15-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Kenneth Simonds helped me purchase my new home and he was very attentive and helpful with any questions I had. He showed me several homes with the criteria I specifically asked for and I ended up finding my dream home. Ken even went the extra mile upon closing and he provided my children and me with a “welcome home” gift, it was extremely thoughtful.”
   -Brenda S., Client                 Zillow Review                07-28-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Sugarloaf

“ Ken & Cathy were amazing.  They made this whole insane process of buying a home very easy and non-stressful.  Ken was very knowledgeable and honest and I never got the sense that he was trying to fool me (as I’ve experienced with former realtors).  Would highly HIGHLY recommend Ken for a multitude of reasons but the biggest for us was his honesty and knowledge.”
     -Megan B., Client                 Gmail Review               06-18-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“Ken and his team are amazing!  He helped us find the perfect vacation home for our family despite multiple challenges that came up along the way.  He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and took the time to really get to know us personally.  Even after purchasing the house, he continues to stay in touch and offer help if we’re out of town or have any questions.  We highly recommend him and will absolutely reach out to him and his team the next time we’re in the market.”
    -Kristi K., Client                  Yelp Review                     04-08-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“I was looking for a seasoned experienced realtor that was very familiar with the Big Bear market, and I found that in Ken. I personally appreciated Ken’s honest and straight forward demeanor as well as his professionalism who gave me his insight and recommendations when asked. His network  throughout the Big Bear area is second to none, he had a guy for any and all needs if he didn’t repair himself. His knowledge of the building code and market were most beneficial and appreciated. He even repaired some wiring under my house to code that I happened to mention because of my concern for an upcoming home inspection on his own, thus saving me time and money by not having to hire an electrician. I highly recommend Ken to anyone serious about selling their home or in the market to buy. I had an offer within the first week and closed within 30 days.”
     -David M., Client                     Zillow Review              04-06-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Sugarloaf

“Very easy and fast. Home was not on the market very long and already had a buyer within 2 hours. The process was smooth, fast and painless. I would recommend Ken and his people to anyone wanting to buy or sell in Big Bear CA.”
     -Lisa D., Client                           Zillow Review              03-06-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“Ken and his staff go above and beyond to help you in any way they can.  Got my home sold fast.  You need a good realtor, Ken is your man.  I recommend him strongly.”
    -Jorge M., Client                          Zillow Review            01-31-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“Ken Simonds and his team (Cathy McCabe) are the best in Big Bear. This is our 3rd transaction (2 buys and 1 sell) with Team Simonds and we would use them again if needed. The Simonds team is knowledgeable in negotiations, responsive to our many phone calls, patient, and virtually unflappable during those chaotic final days and deadlines. Ken even shoveled snow to allow inspector access to a basement entry when a freak snow storm hit. I may never have found Ken and his team if not for the referral after a cabin purchase experience by a valued friend. That friend described Team Simonds with the same qualities we experienced ourselves. Consider this a trusted referral to call Ken Simonds!”
     -Steve G., Client                             Yelp Review       01-06-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“Ken answered me right away. A cold call buyer, as I only deal with listing agents. Within a day he arranged for me to see the property. He was able to assess any repairs needed so I could estimate cost immediately. He also had valuable contacts when it came to inspecting the property. He made the whole process so easy from start to finish and as I live in L.A. … most of it was remote. 100% recommend buying one of Ken’s properties.”
   -Chad T., Client                               Zillow Review     01-03-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear City

“We recently listed our 2nd home for sale in Big Bear Lake. Ken Simonds was recommended to us as a local Realtor who had great area knowledge in sales and customer service in the Big Bear community.  He assisted us with listing the house at a fair price and arranged extra staging to make the house more inviting to perspective buyers. Most important he was always reachable by phone or text and promptly got back to us with answers to all our questions.  We live approx. 3 hours away, but Ken was always able to stop by the house to take care of any arrangements necessary during escrow.  Most important Ken knew local vendors who were able to complete very quickly and reasonably the work requested prior to escrow closing.  My wife and I were very impressed with Ken and his whole team and would recommend them highly to anyone looking to sale in the community.”
   -Richard & Suzanna B., Clients    Yelp Review      11-26-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“My wife and I had on our bucket list to purchase a cabin in the Big Bear area for our family. We had a list of homes from an on-line search. We chose Keller Williams realty at random based on good reviews for realtors in the Big Bear are; we were glad we did. Ken Simonds worked with us really well. He embodies the “local” approach to a mountain community where people help one another and share knowledge. Ken is a long time local and has lots of great information to share and knows the area very well. We spent the entire day driving to each property on our list and Ken was very accommodating. We made an offer the same day and Ken and his office staff wrote up the offer and we DocuSigned the offer as we headed down the mountain. Throughout the escrow process, Ken was always just a text or phone call away and would respond within minutes making the process go very smoothly. Thank you Ken and Keller Williams.”
   -Klaus F., Client                 Yelp and Zillow Reviews     11-6-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“Ken and Cathy are very hands on with their clients. They are so in touch with the current market and make sure you get top dollar for your house. No details are left out during the sale of the house. All paperwork is completed very easily. They stayed in touch with us during the complete process. Loved working with them.”
   -John H., Client                      Yelp Review                    10-24-19

Sold a Vacant Lot in 2019, Big Bear City

“Ken and his assistant Cathy were a pleasure to work with.  Very professional, knowledgeable, and efficient, we would definitely recommend Ken and his team to anyone.  Our 7-day escrow was flawless.  We look forward to working with him again.”
   -Jay A., Client                         Zillow Review                   08-26-19                      

Sold a Single Family Home in Fawnskin

“Selling our house with Ken and his team was a very pleasurable experience. Especially since the first two attempts with other agents (Ken wasn’t on our radar at those times) didn’t work out the way we had hoped. Let’s just say he came as advertised and fulfilled all promises. Ken and his assistant Cathy were very professional and were in constant contact with us throughout the entire process. The staging of the interior was great and made the place so much more appealing. Being not local, Ken suggested and oversaw minor repairs and even made sure all the detectors had fresh batteries. We wouldn’t hesitate a minute to choose Ken again in the future.”
   -Bob & Cindy L., Clients     Zillow and Yelp Reviews    08-15-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken Simonds and his team were amazing. We were buying our first home and felt so overwhelmed going in, but Ken found our dream home on the first trip and stayed with us beginning to end. We always felt supported and cared for by him. I can not recommend this team enough!”
   -Larissa F., Client               Yelp Review                         07-23-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken was our real estate agent when we were looking for property in Big Bear.  He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.  He partnered with another real estate agent, Gloria Lopez.  Individually they are great but together they make a great team.  I would not hesitate to use their services in the future.”
   -Adele T., Client                   Yelp Review                          07-19-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in 2019, in Big Bear City

“Met Ken in June 2019. Told him our needs and our criteria. He found us the right house within a week. Had escrow closed within 12 days, wow!!
Ken does what he says. Can’t say that about too many people.
HIGHLY recommend Ken and his team.”
     -Andrew K., Client            Yelp and Zillow Reviews      06-25-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, in Big Bear Lake

“We met Ken in 2013 when we bought our Big Bear Lake home. Everything went smoothly and was the easiest home purchase we’ve ever made.  Ken knows the Big Bear market so well and he and Cathy do their homework and know what the home is worth compared to others. When we decided to sell this home in March of 2019 there was no question we would call Ken and Cathy.  Again, Ken and Cathy did the homework, showed up with a well prepared market analysis and did an awesome job selling our home. The purchasing and selling of the home aside, they are both just great down-to-earth people. We enjoyed meeting them and working with them and if you’re in the market to purchase a home, or sell a home,  I would call them. They are the best. Thanks Ken and Cathy, we wish you both continued success, and we will continue to recommend you to friends and family.”
     –Joe G., Client                       Yelp Review                       05-02-2019

Bought an Investment Property in 2019, in Big Bear Lake

“Ken Simonds and the Keller Williams team were professional, and extremely helpful throughout our purchase /escrow. Could not have asked for better service, and I would recommend Ken whole heartedly, and will use him and Keller Williams for all of my real estate needs going forward.”
     –Carol W., Client                  Yelp Review                        04-24-2019

“We have known Ken for many years. He is by far the best agent in Big Bear.”
     –Tracy P., Client                   Realtor.com Review          04-01-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, in Big Bear Lake

“We were working with Ken and Cathy to sell our house in Big Bear. They updated us regularly about number of showings and the turnout of open house they did. They also gave us a lot of feedbacks from the showing and had some suggestions to prepare the house better. While it took a while to sell our house; we are very pleased with Ken and his team who represented us and negotiated a deal for us. Everything was smooth and clear. Ken and his team are very professional and easy to work with.”
    –May K., Client                      Realtor.com Review          03-06-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear City.

“You could not have done a better job for us.  Thanks so much.”
    –Doug and Sydney B., Clients   Personal Review          03-01-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“I won’t use any other realtor. Ken waited patiently for 8 years, staying in touch with his updates. When we finally pulled the trigger, I felt compelled to use Ken naturally and I’m thankful that I did. I have purchased several homes throughout my life and my purchase with Ken set the bar  completely out of reach. Ken’s service and response time is incredible and he goes above and beyond every step of the way, even purchasing bed coverings for our master when the previous owner took them and shouldn’t have. He wanted to make sure we comfortable and met with no surprises. I can’t say enough about his service and would recommend him to anyone.”
    –hanumray, Client                Zillow Review                   02-20-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“We were working with Ken and Cathy to sell our house in Big bear. They updated us regularly about number of showings and the turnout of open house they did. They also gave us a lot of feedbacks from the showing and had some suggestions to prepare the house better. While it took a while to sell our  house; we are very pleased with Ken and his team who represented us and negotiated a deal for us. Everything was smooth and clear. Ken and his team are very professional and easy to work with.”
  – Maykarolak                     Zillow Review                         1-23-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in Fawnskin

“We selected Ken Simonds and his team to market our property on Big Bear Lake after interviewing agents from four different Real Estate companies.  Ken was outstanding during our initial conversations.  We were particularly impressed with his knowledge of the local and regional market, and with his comprehensive marketing plan.  Once we began working with him, he never disappointed.  To the contrary, he consistently exceeded our expectations.  He and his assistant, Cathy McCabe provided truly exceptional service and support through every aspect of the marketing and sale of the cabin.  They were always available to talk with us and kept us constantly informed without having to be prompted.  Our frequent conversations were invariably pleasurable and reassuring.  At every stage their attention to detail and the quality of the services provided far exceeded any previous experiences we have had with realtors.  Perhaps most importantly, Ken’s advice consistently proved to be spot on.   Selling a home, can be an agonizing and extremely stressful experience, but having Ken and Cathy guide us through with such kindness and calm confidence made the process very much easier than we had feared.   We are entirely satisfied with the result of our sale and we have nothing but high praise for Ken and his team.”
   -Daphne F.                                Yelp Review                             12-11-2018

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“Ken and Cathy are an amazing team to work with. They helped us buy a home in Big Bear Lake in less than 2 months (from searching to close)! Ken is a very knowledgeable person. We had a ton of questions throughout the home-buying process. Ken always helped us with the questions. Most of questions were answered within minutes! We highly recommend Ken for anyone buying a house in Big Bear Area.”
   -zuser6758292                              Zillow Review                     12-02-2018

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“This is our second time working with Ken Simonds and his assistant Cathy McCabe. They are a GREAT team- we would use them a hundred times if we could. Ken was originally recommended to us by a friend who had a very positive purchase experience with Ken.  We can say without a doubt, Ken’s local knowledge, high Realtor IQ and his positive attitude are a strong reason why we turn to Ken for our Big Bear Lake realty needs. But the main reason we use Ken is for his professionalism and responsiveness to our many phone calls. Ken answers his phone promptly or returns calls left on voicemail promptly- that is a great way to do business.”
  -Steve and Debra, Clients          Zillow Review            11-12-2018                   

 Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken is amazing! We just bought a house of our dream in Big Bear: thanks to Ken and Cathy. Ken was very patient and showed us a lot of houses around.  He was very knowledgeable about the area and real estate market.  He and his team were very professional, responsive and easy to work with. Ken stayed with us from the beginning to the end and everything went very smoothly.  Not to say, he negotiated the price for us that was way below the asking price. Ken is such a nice person, he continues to help us with all our needs and questions. Thank you Ken – you are the best!”
     -Irina C., Client                             Yelp Review                       10-29-2018

 Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“Just recently I sold a house with Ken, it was a wonderful experience, he is very kind person, very professional and he is always there when you need him. For my next project I will definitely use him.”
     -Mike P., Client                             Yelp Review                       10-29-2018

 Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“This summer, Ken Simonds and his team helped us sell our second home, one which we had loved for 20 years.  We couldn’t have had a more professional and helpful real estate team.  Ken helped us appropriately price the home and it sold in a timely manner.  He assisted us in hiring competent repair professionals to tackle needed home improvements and repairs.  We highly recommend Ken Simonds and his real estate team.”
     -Karen W., Client                          Yelp Review                       10-24-2018

Sold a Single Family Home

“Ken and his team are amazing. So professional. Sold my place within a few days and the whole transaction was flawless.”
     -Sandy D., Client                           Yelp Review                 10-24-2018                   

Sold a Single Family Home

“Ken and his team sold our Big Bear home in the shortest amount of time I have ever experienced for a home sale. Positive this was due to the professional manner in which he and his team operates their market knowledge, and marketing. Communication was constant and never lacked for detail. I felt protected in the sale, and he also had several back up offers to insure the deal. Can’t say enough good about this Pro and his team. My highest recommendation.”
    -zuser20141214084015937            Zillow Review                     10-01-2018

Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

Went above and beyond my expectations in selling my vacation home for me.  Ken and his team came as recommendation from a good friend.  Listed for less than a week, to an offer.  Wow!!!! is all I can say. Can’t go wrong with this team.
    -William P., Client                         Yelp Review                       10-01-2018

Sold a Single Family Home

“Ken consulted and sold our Big Bear Lake vacation cabin. We really benefited from his attention to detail, market assessment and experience in home purchase/sale.  Ken invested the time to get to know the house, personally attended open houses when we requested, made sound price recommendations (we started a bit high since we were not in a hurry), and leverages his network + marketing to get eyeballs on the house. Ken has sold many properties and his team works efficiently to get all the paperwork through (DocuSign since we were remote sellers).  He previously had another career, but is not an “agent who does this part time” – he was available all day/night and we saw him around Big Bear actively selling other high end properties.”
     -Eric V., Client                              Yelp Review                       08-11-2018

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City, CA

“I just wanted to say Ken has been a delight to work with. He, along with his assistant Cathy, have gone above and beyond to help me find the perfect house for myself and my children to live in. I couldn’t be more pleased with this experience. I would like to add, my experience with the lender, insurance agent, and escrow company has been just as great. Ken really cares about his clients & has assembled quite the team, and for that I’m truly grateful!!!!”
     -Brenda S., Client                         Yelp Review                       07-24-2018       

Bought a Condo home in 2018 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken was very patient with us. It took us three summers to finally decide on a vacation home to purchase in Big Bear. He helped us all along the way and was wonderful. Not only was he professional and informative, but he was entertaining as well, sharing his anecdotes and real life experiences. He and Cathy McCabe were a great team. They covered all of the bases. I highly recommend them.”
     -Camille R., Client                            Yelp Review      07-19-2018

Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken assisted me in purchasing 1209 Minton Ave, Big Bear City CA, 92314 and was very helpful.  His wife is also a great person. I recommend Ken Simonds”
     – zuser20160402130418702            Zillow Review                     07-07-2018

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“I worked with Ken to buy a house towards the end of 2017. Ken was very easy to work with and was very knowledgeable about things to looks for when buying a house. Everything went smoothly and we are loving the place he helped us decide on.”
     -Brandon D., Client                       Yelp Review                       06-12-2018

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Sugarloaf, CA

“Ken and his staff were wonderful to work with. Very professional, and quick to respond to all questions and concerns. The whole process was quite seamless, including negotiating with the seller to address a few minor issues before closing. Thank You Again Ken. I love my new home!”
     -mpschuba, Client                         Zillow Review                     05-12-2018

Bought a Home in Big Bear City

“I had always heard horror stories of buying a home but I must say my experience with Ken Simonds at Keller Williams was quite the opposite.  Ken found me a great home that needed only minor upgrades that the owner was willing to compensate for and was under what I was expecting to pay.”  “Thank you again Ken!!”
     -MP S., Client                                Yelp Review                       05-11-2018

Bought a home in 2018 in Boulder Bay, Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken is the one of best realtors we have worked with. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the Big Bear real estate market. We were impressed with his attention to detail and honest assessment of the various properties we viewed. Ken was very flexible with our schedules and was always responsive to our emails and phone calls. He came highly recommended from a friend. We will definitely recommend him to others.”
    -Terese E., Client                              Yelp Review                       05-10-2018

 Bought a Single Family Home.

“Ken took the time to answer all of my questions about having a house in an area where it snows, and he filled me in on what various neighborhoods were like in the Big Bear area. He was a great help in expediting the purchase and even arranged for a shortened escrow period. The support staff at his office were all very professional and answered all of my questions. After the sale, Ken even went out of his way to locate and purchase a new handle for the water shut off valve. I would definitely recommend working with Ken if you are looking to purchase or sell property in Big Bear.”
     -Kevin S.                                      Yelp Review                       05-08-2018

Bought a Single Family home in 2018 in Big Bear City, CA

“We went all over Big Bear looking Ken knew like the back of his hand. We call Ken: Ken Can Do now. Great advice. Great support. Willing to take time and no pressure. Ken’s wife is nice too.”
     -raye3                                          Zillow Review                     05-07-2018

“Ken was very attentive and helpful and he continues to be. Very honest and trustworthy.”
     -Brian B.                                      Yelp Review                       05-05-2018

“Ken and his team were awesome and extremely helpful. He was able to help us find what we were looking for and went out of his way to keep us pleased. We are extremely happy with his help.”
     -Mike C., Client                             Yelp Review                       05-05-2018

Sold a home in 2018 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken Simonds and his associate Cathy are part of our family. We’d use no other realtor! Ken is most knowledgeable in all aspects of the real estate trade. His associate Cathy is on top of her duties, they have never let us feel alone in any of our sales or purchases. Ken and Cathy work together with immense integrity, which was most important for us. Thank you Keller Williams for employing such a powerful team!”
     -Geno & Bettina T.                        Yelp Review                       02-07-2018

Bought a home in Big Bear Lake, CA  “I recently closed on a home in Big Bear Lake and cannot recommend Ken highly enough. He is so accommodating and helpful. He didn’t just show me the houses, he kept my needs in mind and warned me away from properties he didn’t think would meet those needs even when I would have bought them and he would have gotten a commission out of it. He also called me when properties came on the market he thought I’d like, or when properties I’d been interested in came back on the market. He recommended a lender who was able to pre-approve me for more than my previous lender could, and he was able to help me win a bidding war on a property I really wanted without paying more than I needed to. Throughout the process, Ken always made himself available when I needed him – day and night, weekends and holidays. If I’d been a billionaire buying a mansion, I could not have asked for better service.”
     -NancyHendrickson88                                                             02-04-2018

“Ken and his staff at Keller Williams were write on as far as selecting the list of properties in my price range, location, and amenities that I was looking for and was always available if I had any questions, suggestions, and help getting thru the process of purchasing a second residence.  Ken Simonds was easy to work with and I felt I could trust him completely and would refer him to anyone buying or selling a residence or property Big Bear area.”
     -Michael H., Client                         Yelp Review                       01-13-2018

Sold a home in 2018 in Moonridge, Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken Simonds is an excellent Realtor! I just closed escrow on the sale of my second home in Big Bear and I chose Ken as my listing agent. He is very personable and caring! He was extremely attentive to my home! When I first met with Ken, he spent all the time I needed to talk not only about my home, but he cared about what was happening with me personally. The locks on my garage door and front door were difficult to use due to weather. Ken said, “No problem! I can fix them!” Ken came by my home every day to check on the house – to see if lights were left on from other Realtors showing the home, to make sure doors were locked, etc. I received 6 offers on my home in one week. Ken was patient with allowing me the time I needed to review all offers and offered very sound advice. Once we were in escrow, he stayed on top of all paperwork and has an excellent assistant, Cathy, who was also professional, courteous, and timely in her responses. Ken’s entire team, including his Transaction Coordinator Gina and the escrow officer he chose, Judy Jackson, were all perfection of “hand holding,” which is exactly what I needed as I went through the emotional sale of what had been our family’s second home for 10 years. I would highly recommend Ken Simmonds and his team 100%! I am a Realtor myself, but did not want to list my own home. Ken was the perfect choice for me. I can honestly say that this was THE smoothest transaction in all my personal buying and selling of homes, as well as all transactions related to my own clients! Thank you Ken for your help, honesty, and integrity! “
     -Brenda Peterson                          Zillow & Yelp Reviews        01-04-2018

Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks, CA

“I was referred to Ken Simonds as I had a home in Arrowhead that I was looking to sell. The challenge was that I didn’t live in the area and actually had not seen the property before. It wasn’t an easy house to sell. I had Ken meet with my partner at the home and Ken went through the house and suggested work that needed to be done to help us get the best price. In addition when things needed to be fixed he was able to bring in people to help take care of things as well as him personally going to the vacant home to make sure things were good. We ended up getting very close to the full asking price but more importantly his service and communication were second to none. He handled everything from beginning to end, I still never had to go to see the house. I could not recommend a real estate agent any higher than I could Ken and his team. Thanks so much.”
     -Mladge                                        Zillow Review                     11-14-2017

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken was absolutely wonderful. My wife and I for several years had been looking off and on in the Big Bear Lake area. When Ken came into the equation we very quickly found the retreat we had been hoping for.  Ken very quickly focused in on what we were really looking for, and he found it! Extremely knowledgeable about the very different areas within Big Bear Lake and very patient with our lack of that. Thanks again Ken, and Diane your wife also!”
      -Robert E., Client                          Yelp Review                       10-27-2017

“Working with Ken and his team at Keller Williams in finding our home in Big Bear was a great experience. We were looking for quite some time with other realtors but when we started working with Ken and Dan it was a pleasant experience as they were both very friendly and knowledgeable. In fact, we found a place so quickly when working with their team because they really took the time to get to know us and exactly what we were looking for. Ken is such a nice guy that he continues to be a great support to us while we get established in the community and is a wealth of information in so many areas. He continues to assist us even after the purchase of our home and just goes above and beyond.”
  -Danielle A., Client                 Yelp Review                              10-16-2017

“If you are looking for a place in Big Bear look no further than Ken to help you find the home of your dreams. He went above and beyond to ensure that my family found our perfect little spot. Ken kept us updated and made sure the process was as smooth as possible.  We love our new place. Thanks again Ken.”
     -Sean V., Client                     Yelp Review                              09-27-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken was willing to go the extra mile to ensure we realized our dream of having a place in Big Bear. He took the time to help and kept us constantly updated throughout the entire process. I appreciate all of his hard work and if you’re looking for someone that will go above and beyond this is your guy. Thanks Ken.
      -sbvizzo6, Client                    Zillow Review                            09-26-2017

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City, CA

“Well, we are now on cabin 4.  Top notch all the way around. Thank you for your advice, honesty you have shown.  Thank you again.”
      -Leigh C., Client                    Yelp Review                              09-02-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Recently, I was in the market for a home in Big Bear. I did not know anything about the area or the cost structure of the homes in Big Bear. When I met Ken Simonds for the first time he had already pulled up several potential homes that were in the price range I had given him. After we talked for a while, he quickly understood what I was looking for, eliminated some homes and added others. To make a long story short, Ken did a FABULOUS job in finding me a home and helped me through the process. I was very impressed with his easy manner, his knowledge and his ability to quickly understand what I wanted. Ken’s team is the most efficient team I have ever experienced, and I have bought many, many homes in my lifetime. I met Ken’s wife, Diane, a very lovely lady, and I hope to become lifelong friends as well as a long term client. p.s. Already purchased a second home using Ken’s knowledge and experience.”
      -Pei PeiGunter, Client             Zillow & Yelp Reviews                09-01-2017

“We met Ken back in 2016 when we were looking for a property in Big Bear. He took us around and showed us numerous homes but at the time we didn’t see anything that we were looking for. He still remained very helpful and extremely nice. This year we finally found a property we love and he helped us with literally everything. Super nice guy, very knowledgeable and professional. We wouldn’t use anybody else in the future. 5 stars is not enough.”
     -Johnny B., Client                  Yelp Review                              09-01-2017

Sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken Simonds is an excellent Realtor! I just closed escrow on the sale of my second home in Big Bear and I chose Ken as my listing agent. He is very personable and caring! He was extremely attentive to my home! When I first met with Ken, he spent all the time I needed to talk not only about my home, but he cared about what was happening with me personally. The locks on my garage door and front door were difficult to use due to weather. Ken said, “No problem! I can fix them!” Ken came by my home every day to check on the house – to see if lights were left on from other Realtors showing the home, to make sure doors were locked, etc. I received 6 offers on my home in one week. Ken was patient with allowing me the time I needed to review all offers and offered very sound advice. Once we were in escrow, he stayed on top of all paperwork and has an excellent assistant, Cathy, who was also professional, courteous, and timely in her responses. Ken’s entire team, including his Transaction Coordinator Gina and the escrow officer he chose, Judy Jackson, were all perfection of “hand holding,” which is exactly what I needed as I went through the emotional sale of what had been our family’s second home for 10 years. I would highly recommend Ken Simonds and his team 100%! I am a Realtor myself, but did not want to list my own home. Ken was the perfect choice for me. I can honestly say that this was THE smoothest transaction in all my personal buying and selling of homes, as well as all transactions related to my own clients! Thank you Ken for your help, honesty, and integrity!”
  -Brenda P., Client                    Zillow Review                            01-04-2018

“I was referred to Ken Simonds as I had a home in Arrowhead that I was looking to sell. The challenge was that I didn’t live in the area and actually had not seen the property before. It wasn’t an easy house to sell. I had Ken meet with my partner at the home and Ken went through the house and suggested work that needed to be done to help us get the best price. In addition when things needed to be fixed he was able to bring in people to help take care of things as well as him personally going to the vacant home to make sure things were good. We ended up getting very close to the full asking price but more importantly his service and communication were second to none. He handled everything from beginning to end, I still never had to go to see the house. I could not recommend a real estate agent any higher than I could Ken and his team. Thanks so much.”
  -Mike L., Client                        Yelp Review                              11-14-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken was willing to go the extra mile to ensure we realized our dream of having a place in Big Bear. He took the time to help and kept us constantly updated throughout the entire process. I appreciate all of his hard work and if you’re looking for someone that will go above and beyond this is your guy. Thanks Ken.”
  -Sean V., Client                       Zillow Review                            09-26-2017

Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“We strongly urge anyone buying or selling real estate in Big Bear California to use Ken and his staff. After a wonderful run in Big Bear Lake, we decided to sell our home there. We chose Ken Simonds for numerous reasons. First, he successfully operated and sold other companies in Orange County California for years. Second, his latest career in real estate in Big Bear is pursued by him for the joy of it alone. We thus found his enthusiasm to be unparalleled, and his approach fresh for that marketplace. Third, despite his location in the mountains, he employed all of the techniques we see in mainstream southern California locations. He used a drone to film our home, he advertised locally and nationally, he drove in fellow agents with broker showings. Once he had the listing, he actually kept the property in top shape all on his own. His staff dusted for us, opened all blinds and drapes, and set up outdoor furniture. He also took great care to know the home and its details, cold.”
  -Paul R., Client                        Zillow Review                            08-30-2017

 Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Recently, I was in the market for a home in Big Bear. I did not know anything about the area or the cost structure of the homes in Big Bear. When I met Ken Simonds for the first time he had already pulled up several potential homes that were in the price range I had given him. After we talked for a while, he quickly understood what I was looking for, eliminated some homes and added others. To make a long story short, Ken did a FABULOUS job in finding me a home and helped me through the process. I was very impressed with his easy manner, his knowledge and his ability to quickly understand what I wanted. Ken’s team is the most efficient team I have ever experienced, and I have bought many, many homes in my lifetime. I met Ken’s wife, Diane, a very lovely lady, and I hope to become lifelong friends as well as a long term client. P.S, Already purchased a second home using Ken’s knowledge and experience.”
  -Pei Pei G, Client, Client           Zillow Review                            09-01-2017

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake, CA

“I worked with Ken to purchase a cabin in Big Bear Lake. It was a great experience – Ken knows the area well, and is very responsive and proactive. I enjoyed working with him and will most certainly do so again in the future for any other real estate transaction in that area.”
  -Alessandro I., Client               Zillow Review                            06-29-2017

Purchased a Single Family Home in Big Bear City, CA

“I have purchased two vacation homes from Ken! Only met him 8 months ago. Had such a wonderful experience & he knows what type of homes I am searching for that he’s made the process so easy, convenient, & great to work with. His assistant Cathy, is sooooooo wonderful. There are no flaws! If you don’t know Ken or Cathy, these two ARE NOT a pushy real estate office that I always feared. I own many investments in other states. This surpasses any other real estate office or transactions we have ever closed. I wish more were like his office. You can always reach Ken. Of course if he is showing or with a client, his assistant Cathy calls you right away. There is NO waiting for someone to call you. My offer was accepted and within 30 to 45 minutes, Cathy had all the paperwork, contracts etc. for me to sign! I have never seen anything like this ANYWHERE! If you don’t get this same experience, tag me, I will buy your dinner! Top Notch!!!!!!! Thank you Ken, Cathy for your dedication, and help.”  Bill, Leigh & Alexis
  – Leigh C., Client                             Yelp Review                       06-07-2017

“Ken and team did an outstanding job getting my property sold, and doing it quickly at a great price! I appreciated their professionalism and delivery. I will definitely work with Ken again, next time I go to sell a property in Big Bear!”
  -Jeremy K., Client                           Yelp Review                       05-20-2017

“It was such a pleasure working with Ken and Cathy! We live in Las Vegas, so they were so instrumental and helpful in the purchase of our vacation home. I would highly recommend them!”
  -Lucy Walker, Client                        Zillow Review                     05-12-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“We began just looking on line. We called Ken to ask why a house kept dropping in price. He then asked us of our needs, time line, price range etc… Next he put us in contact with a local creditor here in San Diego. Every time we called we would speak with him or Cathy and found this refreshing due to the personal service. This is our first time buying a home and did not know what to expect. The whole process was smooth and we now own a house in Big Bear. He also put us in touch with all of the people needed to make this happen. His honesty and knowledge made this very easy. THANKS!!”
  -Rodney S., Client                           Zillow Review                     05-03-2017

Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken Simonds is the best real estate agent I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! He kept me informed throughout the whole process of selling my home. He was quick to respond to all my questions; whether it was by call, text or email. I knew I could depend on him. I would highly recommend Ken Simonds!”
  -Lani B., Client                                Zillow Review                     03-06-2017

“Ken works day & night to ensure the home buying process goes as smoothly as possible. He shares his knowledge so that the home buyer has all the answers he/she needs. He is truly a Professional, quickly responds to phone calls, and takes care of the buyer wholeheartedly. I would recommend Ken Simonds for ALL home buying needs.”
  -Donna A., Client

Sold a home in 2016 in Green Valley Lake, CA 92341

“My wife and I had 3 lots in Green Valley Lake that we tried to sell for 5 years. Ken was able to sell these in 3 months. He sold a 4th lot for us in 1 day!”
  -Bob & Sarah L., Client                    Zillow Review                     01-23-2017

Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“We were fortunate enough to have met Ken when we were looking for a home in Big Bear Lake. There really isn’t enough that we could say about Ken and his team. The level of professionalism, knowledge and response to every aspect surpassed our expectations. We were not very familiar with Big Bear and the day we met him he spent the entire day with us showing us properties and educating us about the area. From the start Ken understood what our needs were and worked to make sure that we got exactly what we wanted. He made the process so easy for us, that after spending the day with him, we felt that we had a better picture of our needs and what we wanted to buy. That day we found a house, put an offer and 30 days later we closed. If it wasn’t for the level of experience, knowledge and patience of Ken and his team, this would not have been as easy and we would not have found our dream house. We know that we want to buy a second property and we will definitely be working with Ken again.”
  -Mariangelica & Troy C., Client        Zillow Review                     12-07-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Great Experience! Ken helped my wife and I buy a vacation home in Big Bear. His deep knowledge of the various big bear neighborhoods, and home construction materials gave us confidence throughout the buying process. Additionally, his local resource information and contractor references provided for a seamless move-in and the ability to begin upgrading our home immediately.”  “Thanks for all you help Ken.”
  -Jeff & Kim J., Client                       Zillow Review                     11-29-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear City, CA

“Wow! What a team Ken & his assistant Cathy make! Both are sharp as a tack. The responsiveness, the detailed info if you ask for a professional opinion, the helpfulness, the readiness, the promptness, the follow-up. I could go on and on. I am an investor and have purchased a lot of property around the world from various agencies offices etc. This by far, is the best experience I have encountered. I have given a 5 star on all levels as this was my experience & more in purchasing my bungalow. I am forever grateful & highly recommend!”
  -Leigh C., Client                              Zillow Review                     11-22-2016

Bought a home in 2016 in Doble, Big Bear City, CA 92314

“Ken did a great job. He kept on top of things and made sure there were no issues with the closing. He’s also very organized, which was greatly appreciated.”
  -Tim H., Client                       Zillow Review                     10-27-2016                   

“We recently purchased a home, and Ken was our agent. Ken and Kathy (in the office) went beyond all expectations. Ken was always available; all calls and texts were answered immediately. On our first meeting, Ken drove us around the various neighborhoods and showed us four homes. He was honest and forthright and pointed out deficiencies in two of the homes that we would not have noticed. None of these homes were his listings. When we decided on the cabin we wanted, he negotiated a great deal for us. He was present at all inspections and gave us great advice. Five stars is not enough.”
  -Donna B., Client

“I just purchased a beautiful home in Big Bear and had the great pleasure of working with Ken Simonds. I could not imagine an easier process. Ken was kind, focused on our expectations and really helpful throughout the entire process. He was always available and found us the perfect home and even the best lender. I would highly recommend him and if I ever need a realtor again I will be calling Ken at Keller Williams.”
  -Thomas M., Client

“Five stars to Ken and the Keller Williams team. With targeted listings, we were able to find a house we love and enter escrow within a week. Ken is very knowledgeable with a great eye for detail, keeping us informed with each inspection and throughout escrow. He made himself available for any questions at all times. If you are looking for a home in Big Bear, I would highly recommend Ken Simonds.”
  -Brynn K., Client

“Excellent service! Ken and his team sold our cabin and helped us navigate through all steps of this process. HUGE thank you!”
  -Dmitriy P., Client

Bought a Single Family home in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken Simonds and team were awesome in helping us find our home he was always very prompt and helpful when we needed him with any questions. We want to thank you all for a quick closing per our request. We can’t thank you enough…”
  -Tammy A., Client                           Yelp Review                       08-16-2016

Bought a Single Family home in Big Bear Lake

“My wife and I were referred to Ken Simonds at Keller Williams Big Bear Realty by a friend who bought a cabin with Ken’s Help. My friend was referred to Ken the same way. Ken was great to work with. He is a wealth of information about the greater area and the nuances and benefits of certain areas and neighborhoods. Ken only showed us a couple cabins because we knew what we wanted. We know a realtor can’t always make a deal happen but a realtor can show you he is doing his best and KEN DID BOTH. Ken answered every phone call and when we were driving up the mountain Ken would say “just text me at the bottom of the hill and I’ll be ready”. Ken was knowledgeable, available, dependable and effective, I would use him again and I will refer him to my friends and family if they are looking to buy in Big Bear. As an added bonus, Ken has a construction background that helps with improvement ideas that we bounced off him.”
  -Steve G., Client                             Yelp Review                       05-29-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Sugarloaf, CA

“We are first time home buyers, which can be daunting, but Ken made the experience exciting and fun. He is extremely knowledgeable of the Big Bear area and is truly, great guy to work with. We not only found a wonderful agent with amazing employees, we also made a friend.”
  -Kara S., Client                               Yelp Review                       09-30-2016

“Ken is very quick to return phone calls, and dealt professionally with our home buying transaction. Very good real estate agent, would highly recommend. Thanks Ken”
  -Fred & Letty, Client

Purchased Vacant Lot in Green Valley Lake

“Ken provided us a fast, smooth and easy land purchase. He did everything he said he would in a timely manner. Made this the easiest purchase ever. Highly recommended! Thanks, Phil & Veronica”
  -Phil & Veronica, Client                    Zillow Review                    

Purchased Vacant Lot in Green Valley Lake, CA

“Thanks for the smooth, fast and easy purchase of the land in Green Valley Lake!!
I will call if I ever need your services again!!“
      -Phil and Veronica, Clients             Yelp Review                       09-23-2016

Bought a Single Family Residence in Big Bear City, CA

“I recently, in December 2015, bought my new home in Big Bear CA. I had the pleasure of working, for the second time, with Ken Simonds as my realtor. He’s the best! He kept me informed throughout the whole process. He was quick to respond to all my questions, whether it was by call, text or email. I knew I could depend on him, you see, I had also worked with him 4 yrs. ago when I sold my Big Bear home to move down the hill. I’m happy to be back in the mountains, and VERY happy to have had Ken as my agent again!!”
      -Lani B., Client                              Yelp Review                       02-10-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken was amazing from the start! He is so knowledgeable of the area real estate particularities; it really was a breeze to navigate the whole process. He always had our best interest at heart and I can truly say that we were very lucky to have him represent us!”
  -Anca B, Client                                Zillow Review                     06-15-2016       

“Ken was very knowledgeable with the area as well as the whole process. He was always reachable as was his assistant Cathy. He really went the extra mile for our purchase. In fact if he wouldn’t have done so, we might not have been able to get our house. We feel very comfortable in saying that we would highly recommend him to family and friends.”
  -Sheri D., Client

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken is awesome. He helped us find a perfect for us cabin in Big Bear City. He listened to our needs and our budget. Since this was our first time buying property, we were full of questions. Ken answered them all and has been a valuable asset. He is knowledgeable about every phase of home buying. Even after we have taken possession of our cabin, he still takes the time to answer our “new to mountain living” questions. We will certainly use Ken for all our future real estate transactions and we highly recommend Ken to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Big Bear area. The Pattersons”
  -Pattersons, Clients                         Zillow Review                    

“Ken was a great help and asset in helping us find our cabin in Big Bear. He showed us many different cabins over 8 months and was a big help in the escrow process. We referred Ken to some friends, and within a few months they also had found a cabin. Thank You Ken!”
  -Jim and Karen Sanders, Clients      Zillow Review                     08-12-2014

“Ken was with us every step of the way, prodding the slow wheels of underwriting and escrow, to get the deal done! I would highly recommend (and do so, whenever I can) the services of Ken Simonds… He is the Man!”
  -R.G., Client

“Ken and Cathy were a joy to work with. Both were very professional. I just wish I could buy another home with them!”
  -Sal, Client

“You guys were awesome and amazing! This was the MOST pleasant real estate experience we have had! Thank you Cathy & Ken!”
  -Cindy, Client

“I highly recommend Ken and Cathy, and would not hesitate to use them again.”
  -Barbara, Client

“Great job. Thank you very much!”
  -Sharon, Client

“Overall it was a very pleasant experience.”
  -S. Warfield, Client

“I was very pleased. My sale was very easy and smooth. Everything was done by phone, online, fax, and mail. We only met a day before the sale closed, but I felt like I had known them for a long time.”
  -Crystal, Client

Bought a home in 2013 in Moonridge, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

“This is the fourth home purchase we have made and even though it was a “short sale “it was the easiest, smoothest transaction we have experienced. We are so happy we found Ken and Cathy, they made it a piece of cake for us! What a team! Many thanks!”
  -Joe and Lorraine, Client                 Zillow Review                     11-05-2015       

“My transaction went quickly. Ken dealt properly with the other agent. Great going. I have referred many to him.”
  -Tim and Annette, Client

Purchased a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“Ken & the team were great!”
  -Joel and Patricia, Client

 Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken is a reliable and honest Real Estate agent. He helped my wife and I buy our first home. The process went quick and smooth. He was very helpful with the paper work and even attended a meeting (going above and beyond) with us that we had with the owner as it was an owner carry note. He was there every step of the way. I would and do recommend him to anyone that is looking to purchase a home in Big Bear. He even listed my mother in laws house and was able to get it sold in a short amount of time while still making a profit for her. Don’t hesitate to call Ken you will be happy you did.”
      -Justin R., Client                           Yelp Review                       04-26-2015

Bought a Single Family Residence

“We worked with at least 6 other BBL agents prior to Ken. I would break those 6 agents into two groups; 1) Those that were more concerned about closing a deal than the clients needs, had weak follow-through, clients were a burden, very self-serving, arrogant. Supposedly the best agents in BB. 2) And those who were concerned for the clients needs, had decent follow-through but couldn’t close a deal. IMO, Ken is a standout in that he showed interest in his role in supporting the client, putting himself at the clients’ level, knows how to negotiate on behalf of the client, owns the transaction like it is his own, and can close the deal. Would not hesitate to use Ken & team for future transactions, he gets it. Would recommend Ken & team to family, friends, and coworkers.”
      -Scott A.                                      Zillow Review                     01-14-2015

“Thank you so much for making this sale happen. We are very happy!”
  -Tommy and Danijela, Client

Bought a home in 2014 in Moonridge, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

“Ken Simonds of Realty Executives in Big Bear was the Listing Agent of a property i wanted to purchase. I contacted him directly and he represented both seller and me (buyer). Ken is a very pleasant person to work with and has a good attitude. He was very fair and represented both parties with integrity and his expertise. He was very responsive to Phone Calls and Text Messages, and addressed all concerns without delay. We opened escrow quickly and everything went smoothly through closing, all in less than 30 days. I have purchased 8 properties over the years and this was the smoothest transaction I have been involved in, thanks to Ken and his team. I highly recommend him, and i will definitely use his services again.”
      -Zillow user 8425911             Zillow Review                            08-15-2014

“Cathy and Ken are consummate professionals. We enjoy doing business with Ken and your organization. I would recommend anyone purchasing or selling real estate to contact you for help. We appreciate doing business with you!”
  -Mike & Julie, Client

“Ken made us very comfortable on our purchase. Wish there are more of him around where we live so that we can purchase more properties. Thanks, Ken, for all the help!”
  -Helen, Cam & Nancy, Clients

“One of the best real estate agents I have worked with purchasing properties. Highly recommend to others looking for properties in the Big Bear area.”
  -Deb, Client

Bought a Single Family home in 2014 in Big Bear City, CA.

“Ken Simonds helped my wife and I buy our first home. Ken and his team made the process smooth and easy while going above and beyond to get it done. He was very helpful and knowledgeable with the with the house and with the transaction. I always recommend him to my friends and other people I come in contact with that are looking to buy a home. Ken is very professional and reliable. I would use him again in the future.”
  -Justin Roberts, Client                     Zillow Review                     02-28-2014       

“It is my pleasure in writing this letter of reference in regards to Ken Simonds. He represented me in the transaction in buying my home in Big Bear City. I have never had an agent go out of his way in making sure he found the right house and I could make the right decision upon closing. He has shown me that there are interested and caring people who want the satisfaction and comfort knowing that I found and chose the right house for me. He also took care of a few loose ends to be sure I was happy at the end of escrow. I will surely refer him to anyone who might be in the market for buying or selling. A person who goes out of his way in not just one but many aspects deserves a great recommendation, and he has mine.”
  -Rose, Client

Bought a Single Family home in 2014 in Big Bear City, CA.

”I would recommend Ken to everyone. If you want an agent that stays on top of things, keeps you informed, and above all returns your phone calls, Ken is your guy. My family won’t use anybody else.”
      -Richard A. Ori , Client           Zillow Review                            03-04-2014

“Your knowledge of the Big Bear real estate market is tremendous. You were able to hone in on exactly what we were looking for, in a great location, very quickly. You’re ability to preview the homes that appeared promising made the process very efficient. Even after we closed you have been there for us: recommending local vendors and contractors, pointing out local restaurants and shops, you even let in the delivery man when we couldn’t be there. You really went above and beyond the call of duty and we really appreciate it.”
  -RC and Theresa, Client

“I listed my property with Ken Simonds… as a short sale, and he was amazing. He is the most professional realtor I have ever worked with. I refer everyone that I can to Ken because he is honest, knowledgeable, and caring. Thank you so very much, Ken!”
  -Cassie, Client

Bought a home in 2013

“Ken was with us every step of the way, prodding the slow wheels of underwriting and escrow, to get the deal done! I would highly recommend (and do so, whenever I can) the services of Ken Simonds, Realty Executives! He is the Man!”
  -RG52, Client                                  Zillow Review                     12-25-2013

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Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“I highly recommend Ken Simonds as a realtor.  We bought an amazing home through him in Big Bear and he was really incredible, did a great job helping us and was always there with any questions that we had.  I highly recommend him if you’re looking for any property in Big Bear.  He went above and beyond even after the home closed to help us in any way he could.  Great Realtor!”
  -Jessica C., Client                   Yelp Review                  02-03-2021

Sold a Single Family Home in 2021, Fawnskin

“Ken is fantastic.  He set everything up to ensure safety of the household and prospective buyers.  He consistently communicates and kept me well informed during the process.  I would highly recommend him.”
  -Bill M., Client                       Yelp Review                  01-20-2021

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“Ken Simonds is an incredible and amazing Realtor! Since we started our search to find the perfect vacation home/rental in Big Bear Lake, he’s been so attentive to our needs. Whether it is through email, phone call or text, you are always taken care of as a client! His team is extremely reliable  and his network of resources appear limitless! When it comes to lenders, property management companies, contractors, etc. don’t hesitate to ask because Ken is simply the best and everyone in town says the same thing! I would recommend Mr. Simonds to close family and friends for not only his professionalism but for his efficiency and his willingness to go above and beyond to make sure that your expectations are not only met but exceeded!”
     -Zernan A., Client              Zillow Review              10-15-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear Lake

“Ken immediately gained my confidence by revealing his professionalism and compassion. His responses to my every inquiry (and there were many) were prompt and thorough. Adjectives that come to mind: Professionalism, kindness, knowledge, integrity, trustworthy, friendly and accommodating.”
     -John A., Client                   Zillow Review              09-29-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“Ken is fantastic. He set everything up to ensure safety of the household and prospective buyers. He consistently communicates and kept me well informed during the process. I would highly recommend him.”
   -Tim H., Client                      Yelp Review                  08-15-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Kenneth Simonds helped me purchase my new home and he was very attentive and helpful with any questions I had. He showed me several homes with the criteria I specifically asked for and I ended up finding my dream home. Ken even went the extra mile upon closing and he provided my children and me with a “welcome home” gift, it was extremely thoughtful.”
   -Brenda S., Client                 Zillow Review                07-28-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Sugarloaf

“ Ken & Cathy were amazing.  They made this whole insane process of buying a home very easy and non-stressful.  Ken was very knowledgeable and honest and I never got the sense that he was trying to fool me (as I’ve experienced with former realtors).  Would highly HIGHLY recommend Ken for a multitude of reasons but the biggest for us was his honesty and knowledge.”
     -Megan B., Client                 Gmail Review               06-18-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“Ken and his team are amazing!  He helped us find the perfect vacation home for our family despite multiple challenges that came up along the way.  He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and took the time to really get to know us personally.  Even after purchasing the house, he continues to stay in touch and offer help if we’re out of town or have any questions.  We highly recommend him and will absolutely reach out to him and his team the next time we’re in the market.”
    -Kristi K., Client                  Yelp Review                     04-08-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“I was looking for a seasoned experienced realtor that was very familiar with the Big Bear market, and I found that in Ken. I personally appreciated Ken’s honest and straight forward demeanor as well as his professionalism who gave me his insight and recommendations when asked. His network  throughout the Big Bear area is second to none, he had a guy for any and all needs if he didn’t repair himself. His knowledge of the building code and market were most beneficial and appreciated. He even repaired some wiring under my house to code that I happened to mention because of my concern for an upcoming home inspection on his own, thus saving me time and money by not having to hire an electrician. I highly recommend Ken to anyone serious about selling their home or in the market to buy. I had an offer within the first week and closed within 30 days.”
     -David M., Client                     Zillow Review              04-06-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Sugarloaf

“Very easy and fast. Home was not on the market very long and already had a buyer within 2 hours. The process was smooth, fast and painless. I would recommend Ken and his people to anyone wanting to buy or sell in Big Bear CA.”
     -Lisa D., Client                           Zillow Review              03-06-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2020, Big Bear City

“Ken and his staff go above and beyond to help you in any way they can.  Got my home sold fast.  You need a good realtor, Ken is your man.  I recommend him strongly.”
    -Jorge M., Client                          Zillow Review            01-31-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“Ken Simonds and his team (Cathy McCabe) are the best in Big Bear. This is our 3rd transaction (2 buys and 1 sell) with Team Simonds and we would use them again if needed. The Simonds team is knowledgeable in negotiations, responsive to our many phone calls, patient, and virtually unflappable during those chaotic final days and deadlines. Ken even shoveled snow to allow inspector access to a basement entry when a freak snow storm hit. I may never have found Ken and his team if not for the referral after a cabin purchase experience by a valued friend. That friend described Team Simonds with the same qualities we experienced ourselves. Consider this a trusted referral to call Ken Simonds!”
     -Steve G., Client                             Yelp Review       01-06-2020

Bought a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“Ken answered me right away. A cold call buyer, as I only deal with listing agents. Within a day he arranged for me to see the property. He was able to assess any repairs needed so I could estimate cost immediately. He also had valuable contacts when it came to inspecting the property. He made the whole process so easy from start to finish and as I live in L.A. … most of it was remote. 100% recommend buying one of Ken’s properties.”
   -Chad T., Client                               Zillow Review     01-03-2020

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear City

“We recently listed our 2nd home for sale in Big Bear Lake. Ken Simonds was recommended to us as a local Realtor who had great area knowledge in sales and customer service in the Big Bear community.  He assisted us with listing the house at a fair price and arranged extra staging to make the house more inviting to perspective buyers. Most important he was always reachable by phone or text and promptly got back to us with answers to all our questions.  We live approx. 3 hours away, but Ken was always able to stop by the house to take care of any arrangements necessary during escrow.  Most important Ken knew local vendors who were able to complete very quickly and reasonably the work requested prior to escrow closing.  My wife and I were very impressed with Ken and his whole team and would recommend them highly to anyone looking to sale in the community.”
   -Richard & Suzanna B., Clients    Yelp Review      11-26-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“My wife and I had on our bucket list to purchase a cabin in the Big Bear area for our family. We had a list of homes from an on-line search. We chose Keller Williams realty at random based on good reviews for realtors in the Big Bear are; we were glad we did. Ken Simonds worked with us really well. He embodies the “local” approach to a mountain community where people help one another and share knowledge. Ken is a long time local and has lots of great information to share and knows the area very well. We spent the entire day driving to each property on our list and Ken was very accommodating. We made an offer the same day and Ken and his office staff wrote up the offer and we DocuSigned the offer as we headed down the mountain. Throughout the escrow process, Ken was always just a text or phone call away and would respond within minutes making the process go very smoothly. Thank you Ken and Keller Williams.”
   -Klaus F., Client                 Yelp and Zillow Reviews     11-6-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, Big Bear Lake

“Ken and Cathy are very hands on with their clients. They are so in touch with the current market and make sure you get top dollar for your house. No details are left out during the sale of the house. All paperwork is completed very easily. They stayed in touch with us during the complete process. Loved working with them.”
   -John H., Client                      Yelp Review                    10-24-19

Sold a Vacant Lot in 2019, Big Bear City

“Ken and his assistant Cathy were a pleasure to work with.  Very professional, knowledgeable, and efficient, we would definitely recommend Ken and his team to anyone.  Our 7-day escrow was flawless.  We look forward to working with him again.”
   -Jay A., Client                         Zillow Review                   08-26-19                      

Sold a Single Family Home in Fawnskin

“Selling our house with Ken and his team was a very pleasurable experience. Especially since the first two attempts with other agents (Ken wasn’t on our radar at those times) didn’t work out the way we had hoped. Let’s just say he came as advertised and fulfilled all promises. Ken and his assistant Cathy were very professional and were in constant contact with us throughout the entire process. The staging of the interior was great and made the place so much more appealing. Being not local, Ken suggested and oversaw minor repairs and even made sure all the detectors had fresh batteries. We wouldn’t hesitate a minute to choose Ken again in the future.”
   -Bob & Cindy L., Clients     Zillow and Yelp Reviews    08-15-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken Simonds and his team were amazing. We were buying our first home and felt so overwhelmed going in, but Ken found our dream home on the first trip and stayed with us beginning to end. We always felt supported and cared for by him. I can not recommend this team enough!”
   -Larissa F., Client               Yelp Review                         07-23-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken was our real estate agent when we were looking for property in Big Bear.  He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.  He partnered with another real estate agent, Gloria Lopez.  Individually they are great but together they make a great team.  I would not hesitate to use their services in the future.”
   -Adele T., Client                   Yelp Review                          07-19-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in 2019, in Big Bear City

“Met Ken in June 2019. Told him our needs and our criteria. He found us the right house within a week. Had escrow closed within 12 days, wow!!
Ken does what he says. Can’t say that about too many people.
HIGHLY recommend Ken and his team.”
     -Andrew K., Client            Yelp and Zillow Reviews      06-25-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, in Big Bear Lake

“We met Ken in 2013 when we bought our Big Bear Lake home. Everything went smoothly and was the easiest home purchase we’ve ever made.  Ken knows the Big Bear market so well and he and Cathy do their homework and know what the home is worth compared to others. When we decided to sell this home in March of 2019 there was no question we would call Ken and Cathy.  Again, Ken and Cathy did the homework, showed up with a well prepared market analysis and did an awesome job selling our home. The purchasing and selling of the home aside, they are both just great down-to-earth people. We enjoyed meeting them and working with them and if you’re in the market to purchase a home, or sell a home,  I would call them. They are the best. Thanks Ken and Cathy, we wish you both continued success, and we will continue to recommend you to friends and family.”
     –Joe G., Client                       Yelp Review                       05-02-2019

Bought an Investment Property in 2019, in Big Bear Lake

“Ken Simonds and the Keller Williams team were professional, and extremely helpful throughout our purchase /escrow. Could not have asked for better service, and I would recommend Ken whole heartedly, and will use him and Keller Williams for all of my real estate needs going forward.”
     –Carol W., Client                  Yelp Review                        04-24-2019

“We have known Ken for many years. He is by far the best agent in Big Bear.”
     –Tracy P., Client                   Realtor.com Review          04-01-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in 2019, in Big Bear Lake

“We were working with Ken and Cathy to sell our house in Big Bear. They updated us regularly about number of showings and the turnout of open house they did. They also gave us a lot of feedbacks from the showing and had some suggestions to prepare the house better. While it took a while to sell our house; we are very pleased with Ken and his team who represented us and negotiated a deal for us. Everything was smooth and clear. Ken and his team are very professional and easy to work with.”
    –May K., Client                      Realtor.com Review          03-06-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear City.

“You could not have done a better job for us.  Thanks so much.”
    –Doug and Sydney B., Clients   Personal Review          03-01-2019

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“I won’t use any other realtor. Ken waited patiently for 8 years, staying in touch with his updates. When we finally pulled the trigger, I felt compelled to use Ken naturally and I’m thankful that I did. I have purchased several homes throughout my life and my purchase with Ken set the bar  completely out of reach. Ken’s service and response time is incredible and he goes above and beyond every step of the way, even purchasing bed coverings for our master when the previous owner took them and shouldn’t have. He wanted to make sure we comfortable and met with no surprises. I can’t say enough about his service and would recommend him to anyone.”
    –hanumray, Client                Zillow Review                   02-20-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“We were working with Ken and Cathy to sell our house in Big bear. They updated us regularly about number of showings and the turnout of open house they did. They also gave us a lot of feedbacks from the showing and had some suggestions to prepare the house better. While it took a while to sell our  house; we are very pleased with Ken and his team who represented us and negotiated a deal for us. Everything was smooth and clear. Ken and his team are very professional and easy to work with.”
– Maykarolak                     Zillow Review                         1-23-2019

Sold a Single Family Home in Fawnskin

“We selected Ken Simonds and his team to market our property on Big Bear Lake after interviewing agents from four different Real Estate companies.  Ken was outstanding during our initial conversations.  We were particularly impressed with his knowledge of the local and regional market, and with his comprehensive marketing plan.  Once we began working with him, he never disappointed.  To the contrary, he consistently exceeded our expectations.  He and his assistant, Cathy McCabe provided truly exceptional service and support through every aspect of the marketing and sale of the cabin.  They were always available to talk with us and kept us constantly informed without having to be prompted.  Our frequent conversations were invariably pleasurable and reassuring.  At every stage their attention to detail and the quality of the services provided far exceeded any previous experiences we have had with realtors.  Perhaps most importantly, Ken’s advice consistently proved to be spot on.   Selling a home, can be an agonizing and extremely stressful experience, but having Ken and Cathy guide us through with such kindness and calm confidence made the process very much easier than we had feared.   We are entirely satisfied with the result of our sale and we have nothing but high praise for Ken and his team.”
   -Daphne F.                                Yelp Review                             12-11-2018

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“Ken and Cathy are an amazing team to work with. They helped us buy a home in Big Bear Lake in less than 2 months (from searching to close)! Ken is a very knowledgeable person. We had a ton of questions throughout the home-buying process. Ken always helped us with the questions. Most of questions were answered within minutes! We highly recommend Ken for anyone buying a house in Big Bear Area.”
   -zuser6758292                              Zillow Review                     12-02-2018

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“This is our second time working with Ken Simonds and his assistant Cathy McCabe. They are a GREAT team- we would use them a hundred times if we could. Ken was originally recommended to us by a friend who had a very positive purchase experience with Ken.  We can say without a doubt, Ken’s local knowledge, high Realtor IQ and his positive attitude are a strong reason why we turn to Ken for our Big Bear Lake realty needs. But the main reason we use Ken is for his professionalism and responsiveness to our many phone calls. Ken answers his phone promptly or returns calls left on voicemail promptly- that is a great way to do business.”
     -Steve and Debra, Clients          Zillow Review            11-12-2018                   

 Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken is amazing! We just bought a house of our dream in Big Bear: thanks to Ken and Cathy. Ken was very patient and showed us a lot of houses around.  He was very knowledgeable about the area and real estate market.  He and his team were very professional, responsive and easy to work with. Ken stayed with us from the beginning to the end and everything went very smoothly.  Not to say, he negotiated the price for us that was way below the asking price. Ken is such a nice person, he continues to help us with all our needs and questions. Thank you Ken – you are the best!”
     -Irina C., Client                             Yelp Review                       10-29-2018

 Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“Just recently I sold a house with Ken, it was a wonderful experience, he is very kind person, very professional and he is always there when you need him. For my next project I will definitely use him.”
     -Mike P., Client                             Yelp Review                       10-29-2018

 Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“This summer, Ken Simonds and his team helped us sell our second home, one which we had loved for 20 years.  We couldn’t have had a more professional and helpful real estate team.  Ken helped us appropriately price the home and it sold in a timely manner.  He assisted us in hiring competent repair professionals to tackle needed home improvements and repairs.  We highly recommend Ken Simonds and his real estate team.”
     -Karen W., Client                          Yelp Review                       10-24-2018

Sold a Single Family Home

“Ken and his team are amazing. So professional. Sold my place within a few days and the whole transaction was flawless.”
     -Sandy D., Client                           Yelp Review                 10-24-2018                   

Sold a Single Family Home

“Ken and his team sold our Big Bear home in the shortest amount of time I have ever experienced for a home sale. Positive this was due to the professional manner in which he and his team operates their market knowledge, and marketing. Communication was constant and never lacked for detail. I felt protected in the sale, and he also had several back up offers to insure the deal. Can’t say enough good about this Pro and his team. My highest recommendation.”
    -zuser20141214084015937            Zillow Review                10-01-2018

Sold a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

Went above and beyond my expectations in selling my vacation home for me.  Ken and his team came as recommendation from a good friend.  Listed for less than a week, to an offer.  Wow!!!! is all I can say. Can’t go wrong with this team.
-William P., Client                         Yelp Review                       10-01-2018

Sold a Single Family Home

“Ken consulted and sold our Big Bear Lake vacation cabin. We really benefited from his attention to detail, market assessment and experience in home purchase/sale.  Ken invested the time to get to know the house, personally attended open houses when we requested, made sound price recommendations (we started a bit high since we were not in a hurry), and leverages his network + marketing to get eyeballs on the house. Ken has sold many properties and his team works efficiently to get all the paperwork through (DocuSign since we were remote sellers).  He previously had another career, but is not an “agent who does this part time” – he was available all day/night and we saw him around Big Bear actively selling other high end properties.”
     -Eric V., Client                              Yelp Review                       08-11-2018

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City, CA

“I just wanted to say Ken has been a delight to work with. He, along with his assistant Cathy, have gone above and beyond to help me find the perfect house for myself and my children to live in. I couldn’t be more pleased with this experience. I would like to add, my experience with the lender, insurance agent, and escrow company has been just as great. Ken really cares about his clients & has assembled quite the team, and for that I’m truly grateful!!!!”
     -Brenda S., Client                         Yelp Review                       07-24-2018       

Bought a Condo home in 2018 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken was very patient with us. It took us three summers to finally decide on a vacation home to purchase in Big Bear. He helped us all along the way and was wonderful. Not only was he professional and informative, but he was entertaining as well, sharing his anecdotes and real life experiences. He and Cathy McCabe were a great team. They covered all of the bases. I highly recommend them.”
     -Camille R., Client                            Yelp Review      07-19-2018

Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken assisted me in purchasing 1209 Minton Ave, Big Bear City CA, 92314 and was very helpful.  His wife is also a great person. I recommend Ken Simonds”
     – zuser20160402130418702            Zillow Review                     07-07-2018

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“I worked with Ken to buy a house towards the end of 2017. Ken was very easy to work with and was very knowledgeable about things to looks for when buying a house. Everything went smoothly and we are loving the place he helped us decide on.”
     -Brandon D., Client                       Yelp Review                       06-12-2018

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Sugarloaf, CA

“Ken and his staff were wonderful to work with. Very professional, and quick to respond to all questions and concerns. The whole process was quite seamless, including negotiating with the seller to address a few minor issues before closing. Thank You Again Ken. I love my new home!”
     -mpschuba, Client                         Zillow Review                     05-12-2018

Bought a Home in Big Bear City

“I had always heard horror stories of buying a home but I must say my experience with Ken Simonds at Keller Williams was quite the opposite.  Ken found me a great home that needed only minor upgrades that the owner was willing to compensate for and was under what I was expecting to pay.”  “Thank you again Ken!!”
     -MP S., Client                                Yelp Review                       05-11-2018

Bought a home in 2018 in Boulder Bay, Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken is the one of best realtors we have worked with. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the Big Bear real estate market. We were impressed with his attention to detail and honest assessment of the various properties we viewed. Ken was very flexible with our schedules and was always responsive to our emails and phone calls. He came highly recommended from a friend. We will definitely recommend him to others.”
    -Terese E., Client                              Yelp Review                       05-10-2018

 Bought a Single Family Home.

“Ken took the time to answer all of my questions about having a house in an area where it snows, and he filled me in on what various neighborhoods were like in the Big Bear area. He was a great help in expediting the purchase and even arranged for a shortened escrow period. The support staff at his office were all very professional and answered all of my questions. After the sale, Ken even went out of his way to locate and purchase a new handle for the water shut off valve. I would definitely recommend working with Ken if you are looking to purchase or sell property in Big Bear.”
     -Kevin S.                                      Yelp Review                       05-08-2018

Bought a Single Family home in 2018 in Big Bear City, CA

“We went all over Big Bear looking Ken knew like the back of his hand. We call Ken: Ken Can Do now. Great advice. Great support. Willing to take time and no pressure. Ken’s wife is nice too.”
     -raye3                                          Zillow Review                     05-07-2018

“Ken was very attentive and helpful and he continues to be. Very honest and trustworthy.”
     -Brian B.                                      Yelp Review                       05-05-2018

“Ken and his team were awesome and extremely helpful. He was able to help us find what we were looking for and went out of his way to keep us pleased. We are extremely happy with his help.”
     -Mike C., Client                             Yelp Review                       05-05-2018

Sold a home in 2018 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken Simonds and his associate Cathy are part of our family. We’d use no other realtor! Ken is most knowledgeable in all aspects of the real estate trade. His associate Cathy is on top of her duties, they have never let us feel alone in any of our sales or purchases. Ken and Cathy work together with immense integrity, which was most important for us. Thank you Keller Williams for employing such a powerful team!”
     -Geno & Bettina T.                        Yelp Review                       02-07-2018

Bought a home in Big Bear Lake, CA  “I recently closed on a home in Big Bear Lake and cannot recommend Ken highly enough. He is so accommodating and helpful. He didn’t just show me the houses, he kept my needs in mind and warned me away from properties he didn’t think would meet those needs even when I would have bought them and he would have gotten a commission out of it. He also called me when properties came on the market he thought I’d like, or when properties I’d been interested in came back on the market. He recommended a lender who was able to pre-approve me for more than my previous lender could, and he was able to help me win a bidding war on a property I really wanted without paying more than I needed to. Throughout the process, Ken always made himself available when I needed him – day and night, weekends and holidays. If I’d been a billionaire buying a mansion, I could not have asked for better service.”
     -NancyHendrickson88                                                             02-04-2018

“Ken and his staff at Keller Williams were write on as far as selecting the list of properties in my price range, location, and amenities that I was looking for and was always available if I had any questions, suggestions, and help getting thru the process of purchasing a second residence.  Ken Simonds was easy to work with and I felt I could trust him completely and would refer him to anyone buying or selling a residence or property Big Bear area.”
     -Michael H., Client                         Yelp Review                       01-13-2018

Sold a home in 2018 in Moonridge, Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken Simonds is an excellent Realtor! I just closed escrow on the sale of my second home in Big Bear and I chose Ken as my listing agent. He is very personable and caring! He was extremely attentive to my home! When I first met with Ken, he spent all the time I needed to talk not only about my home, but he cared about what was happening with me personally. The locks on my garage door and front door were difficult to use due to weather. Ken said, “No problem! I can fix them!” Ken came by my home every day to check on the house – to see if lights were left on from other Realtors showing the home, to make sure doors were locked, etc. I received 6 offers on my home in one week. Ken was patient with allowing me the time I needed to review all offers and offered very sound advice. Once we were in escrow, he stayed on top of all paperwork and has an excellent assistant, Cathy, who was also professional, courteous, and timely in her responses. Ken’s entire team, including his Transaction Coordinator Gina and the escrow officer he chose, Judy Jackson, were all perfection of “hand holding,” which is exactly what I needed as I went through the emotional sale of what had been our family’s second home for 10 years. I would highly recommend Ken Simmonds and his team 100%! I am a Realtor myself, but did not want to list my own home. Ken was the perfect choice for me. I can honestly say that this was THE smoothest transaction in all my personal buying and selling of homes, as well as all transactions related to my own clients! Thank you Ken for your help, honesty, and integrity! “
     -Brenda Peterson                          Zillow & Yelp Reviews        01-04-2018

Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks, CA

“I was referred to Ken Simonds as I had a home in Arrowhead that I was looking to sell. The challenge was that I didn’t live in the area and actually had not seen the property before. It wasn’t an easy house to sell. I had Ken meet with my partner at the home and Ken went through the house and suggested work that needed to be done to help us get the best price. In addition when things needed to be fixed he was able to bring in people to help take care of things as well as him personally going to the vacant home to make sure things were good. We ended up getting very close to the full asking price but more importantly his service and communication were second to none. He handled everything from beginning to end, I still never had to go to see the house. I could not recommend a real estate agent any higher than I could Ken and his team. Thanks so much.”
     -Mladge                                        Zillow Review                     11-14-2017

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken was absolutely wonderful. My wife and I for several years had been looking off and on in the Big Bear Lake area. When Ken came into the equation we very quickly found the retreat we had been hoping for.  Ken very quickly focused in on what we were really looking for, and he found it! Extremely knowledgeable about the very different areas within Big Bear Lake and very patient with our lack of that. Thanks again Ken, and Diane your wife also!”
      -Robert E., Client                          Yelp Review                       10-27-2017

“Working with Ken and his team at Keller Williams in finding our home in Big Bear was a great experience. We were looking for quite some time with other realtors but when we started working with Ken and Dan it was a pleasant experience as they were both very friendly and knowledgeable. In fact, we found a place so quickly when working with their team because they really took the time to get to know us and exactly what we were looking for. Ken is such a nice guy that he continues to be a great support to us while we get established in the community and is a wealth of information in so many areas. He continues to assist us even after the purchase of our home and just goes above and beyond.”
  -Danielle A., Client                 Yelp Review                              10-16-2017

“If you are looking for a place in Big Bear look no further than Ken to help you find the home of your dreams. He went above and beyond to ensure that my family found our perfect little spot. Ken kept us updated and made sure the process was as smooth as possible.  We love our new place. Thanks again Ken.”
     -Sean V., Client                     Yelp Review                              09-27-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken was willing to go the extra mile to ensure we realized our dream of having a place in Big Bear. He took the time to help and kept us constantly updated throughout the entire process. I appreciate all of his hard work and if you’re looking for someone that will go above and beyond this is your guy. Thanks Ken.
      -sbvizzo6, Client                    Zillow Review                            09-26-2017

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City, CA

“Well, we are now on cabin 4.  Top notch all the way around. Thank you for your advice, honesty you have shown.  Thank you again.”
      -Leigh C., Client                    Yelp Review                              09-02-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Recently, I was in the market for a home in Big Bear. I did not know anything about the area or the cost structure of the homes in Big Bear. When I met Ken Simonds for the first time he had already pulled up several potential homes that were in the price range I had given him. After we talked for a while, he quickly understood what I was looking for, eliminated some homes and added others. To make a long story short, Ken did a FABULOUS job in finding me a home and helped me through the process. I was very impressed with his easy manner, his knowledge and his ability to quickly understand what I wanted. Ken’s team is the most efficient team I have ever experienced, and I have bought many, many homes in my lifetime. I met Ken’s wife, Diane, a very lovely lady, and I hope to become lifelong friends as well as a long term client. p.s. Already purchased a second home using Ken’s knowledge and experience.”
      -Pei PeiGunter, Client             Zillow & Yelp Reviews                09-01-2017

“We met Ken back in 2016 when we were looking for a property in Big Bear. He took us around and showed us numerous homes but at the time we didn’t see anything that we were looking for. He still remained very helpful and extremely nice. This year we finally found a property we love and he helped us with literally everything. Super nice guy, very knowledgeable and professional. We wouldn’t use anybody else in the future. 5 stars is not enough.”
     -Johnny B., Client                  Yelp Review                              09-01-2017

Sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken Simonds is an excellent Realtor! I just closed escrow on the sale of my second home in Big Bear and I chose Ken as my listing agent. He is very personable and caring! He was extremely attentive to my home! When I first met with Ken, he spent all the time I needed to talk not only about my home, but he cared about what was happening with me personally. The locks on my garage door and front door were difficult to use due to weather. Ken said, “No problem! I can fix them!” Ken came by my home every day to check on the house – to see if lights were left on from other Realtors showing the home, to make sure doors were locked, etc. I received 6 offers on my home in one week. Ken was patient with allowing me the time I needed to review all offers and offered very sound advice. Once we were in escrow, he stayed on top of all paperwork and has an excellent assistant, Cathy, who was also professional, courteous, and timely in her responses. Ken’s entire team, including his Transaction Coordinator Gina and the escrow officer he chose, Judy Jackson, were all perfection of “hand holding,” which is exactly what I needed as I went through the emotional sale of what had been our family’s second home for 10 years. I would highly recommend Ken Simonds and his team 100%! I am a Realtor myself, but did not want to list my own home. Ken was the perfect choice for me. I can honestly say that this was THE smoothest transaction in all my personal buying and selling of homes, as well as all transactions related to my own clients! Thank you Ken for your help, honesty, and integrity!”
  -Brenda P., Client                    Zillow Review                            01-04-2018

“I was referred to Ken Simonds as I had a home in Arrowhead that I was looking to sell. The challenge was that I didn’t live in the area and actually had not seen the property before. It wasn’t an easy house to sell. I had Ken meet with my partner at the home and Ken went through the house and suggested work that needed to be done to help us get the best price. In addition when things needed to be fixed he was able to bring in people to help take care of things as well as him personally going to the vacant home to make sure things were good. We ended up getting very close to the full asking price but more importantly his service and communication were second to none. He handled everything from beginning to end, I still never had to go to see the house. I could not recommend a real estate agent any higher than I could Ken and his team. Thanks so much.”
  -Mike L., Client                        Yelp Review                              11-14-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken was willing to go the extra mile to ensure we realized our dream of having a place in Big Bear. He took the time to help and kept us constantly updated throughout the entire process. I appreciate all of his hard work and if you’re looking for someone that will go above and beyond this is your guy. Thanks Ken.”
  -Sean V., Client                       Zillow Review                            09-26-2017

Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“We strongly urge anyone buying or selling real estate in Big Bear California to use Ken and his staff. After a wonderful run in Big Bear Lake, we decided to sell our home there. We chose Ken Simonds for numerous reasons. First, he successfully operated and sold other companies in Orange County California for years. Second, his latest career in real estate in Big Bear is pursued by him for the joy of it alone. We thus found his enthusiasm to be unparalleled, and his approach fresh for that marketplace. Third, despite his location in the mountains, he employed all of the techniques we see in mainstream southern California locations. He used a drone to film our home, he advertised locally and nationally, he drove in fellow agents with broker showings. Once he had the listing, he actually kept the property in top shape all on his own. His staff dusted for us, opened all blinds and drapes, and set up outdoor furniture. He also took great care to know the home and its details, cold.”
  -Paul R., Client                        Zillow Review                            08-30-2017

 Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Recently, I was in the market for a home in Big Bear. I did not know anything about the area or the cost structure of the homes in Big Bear. When I met Ken Simonds for the first time he had already pulled up several potential homes that were in the price range I had given him. After we talked for a while, he quickly understood what I was looking for, eliminated some homes and added others. To make a long story short, Ken did a FABULOUS job in finding me a home and helped me through the process. I was very impressed with his easy manner, his knowledge and his ability to quickly understand what I wanted. Ken’s team is the most efficient team I have ever experienced, and I have bought many, many homes in my lifetime. I met Ken’s wife, Diane, a very lovely lady, and I hope to become lifelong friends as well as a long term client. P.S, Already purchased a second home using Ken’s knowledge and experience.”
  -Pei Pei G, Client, Client           Zillow Review                            09-01-2017

Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake, CA

“I worked with Ken to purchase a cabin in Big Bear Lake. It was a great experience – Ken knows the area well, and is very responsive and proactive. I enjoyed working with him and will most certainly do so again in the future for any other real estate transaction in that area.”
  -Alessandro I., Client               Zillow Review                            06-29-2017

Purchased a Single Family Home in Big Bear City, CA

“I have purchased two vacation homes from Ken! Only met him 8 months ago. Had such a wonderful experience & he knows what type of homes I am searching for that he’s made the process so easy, convenient, & great to work with. His assistant Cathy, is sooooooo wonderful. There are no flaws! If you don’t know Ken or Cathy, these two ARE NOT a pushy real estate office that I always feared. I own many investments in other states. This surpasses any other real estate office or transactions we have ever closed. I wish more were like his office. You can always reach Ken. Of course if he is showing or with a client, his assistant Cathy calls you right away. There is NO waiting for someone to call you. My offer was accepted and within 30 to 45 minutes, Cathy had all the paperwork, contracts etc. for me to sign! I have never seen anything like this ANYWHERE! If you don’t get this same experience, tag me, I will buy your dinner! Top Notch!!!!!!! Thank you Ken, Cathy for your dedication, and help.”  Bill, Leigh & Alexis
  – Leigh C., Client                             Yelp Review                       06-07-2017

“Ken and team did an outstanding job getting my property sold, and doing it quickly at a great price! I appreciated their professionalism and delivery. I will definitely work with Ken again, next time I go to sell a property in Big Bear!”
  -Jeremy K., Client                           Yelp Review                       05-20-2017

“It was such a pleasure working with Ken and Cathy! We live in Las Vegas, so they were so instrumental and helpful in the purchase of our vacation home. I would highly recommend them!”
  -Lucy Walker, Client                        Zillow Review                     05-12-2017

Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“We began just looking on line. We called Ken to ask why a house kept dropping in price. He then asked us of our needs, time line, price range etc… Next he put us in contact with a local creditor here in San Diego. Every time we called we would speak with him or Cathy and found this refreshing due to the personal service. This is our first time buying a home and did not know what to expect. The whole process was smooth and we now own a house in Big Bear. He also put us in touch with all of the people needed to make this happen. His honesty and knowledge made this very easy. THANKS!!”
  -Rodney S., Client                           Zillow Review                     05-03-2017

Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken Simonds is the best real estate agent I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! He kept me informed throughout the whole process of selling my home. He was quick to respond to all my questions; whether it was by call, text or email. I knew I could depend on him. I would highly recommend Ken Simonds!”
  -Lani B., Client                                Zillow Review                     03-06-2017

“Ken works day & night to ensure the home buying process goes as smoothly as possible. He shares his knowledge so that the home buyer has all the answers he/she needs. He is truly a Professional, quickly responds to phone calls, and takes care of the buyer wholeheartedly. I would recommend Ken Simonds for ALL home buying needs.”
  -Donna A., Client

Sold a home in 2016 in Green Valley Lake, CA 92341

“My wife and I had 3 lots in Green Valley Lake that we tried to sell for 5 years. Ken was able to sell these in 3 months. He sold a 4th lot for us in 1 day!”
  -Bob & Sarah L., Client                    Zillow Review                     01-23-2017

Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“We were fortunate enough to have met Ken when we were looking for a home in Big Bear Lake. There really isn’t enough that we could say about Ken and his team. The level of professionalism, knowledge and response to every aspect surpassed our expectations. We were not very familiar with Big Bear and the day we met him he spent the entire day with us showing us properties and educating us about the area. From the start Ken understood what our needs were and worked to make sure that we got exactly what we wanted. He made the process so easy for us, that after spending the day with him, we felt that we had a better picture of our needs and what we wanted to buy. That day we found a house, put an offer and 30 days later we closed. If it wasn’t for the level of experience, knowledge and patience of Ken and his team, this would not have been as easy and we would not have found our dream house. We know that we want to buy a second property and we will definitely be working with Ken again.”
  -Mariangelica & Troy C., Client        Zillow Review                     12-07-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Great Experience! Ken helped my wife and I buy a vacation home in Big Bear. His deep knowledge of the various big bear neighborhoods, and home construction materials gave us confidence throughout the buying process. Additionally, his local resource information and contractor references provided for a seamless move-in and the ability to begin upgrading our home immediately.”  “Thanks for all you help Ken.”
  -Jeff & Kim J., Client                       Zillow Review                     11-29-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear City, CA

“Wow! What a team Ken & his assistant Cathy make! Both are sharp as a tack. The responsiveness, the detailed info if you ask for a professional opinion, the helpfulness, the readiness, the promptness, the follow-up. I could go on and on. I am an investor and have purchased a lot of property around the world from various agencies offices etc. This by far, is the best experience I have encountered. I have given a 5 star on all levels as this was my experience & more in purchasing my bungalow. I am forever grateful & highly recommend!”
  -Leigh C., Client                              Zillow Review                     11-22-2016

Bought a home in 2016 in Doble, Big Bear City, CA 92314

“Ken did a great job. He kept on top of things and made sure there were no issues with the closing. He’s also very organized, which was greatly appreciated.”
  -Tim H., Client                       Zillow Review                     10-27-2016                   

“We recently purchased a home, and Ken was our agent. Ken and Kathy (in the office) went beyond all expectations. Ken was always available; all calls and texts were answered immediately. On our first meeting, Ken drove us around the various neighborhoods and showed us four homes. He was honest and forthright and pointed out deficiencies in two of the homes that we would not have noticed. None of these homes were his listings. When we decided on the cabin we wanted, he negotiated a great deal for us. He was present at all inspections and gave us great advice. Five stars is not enough.”
  -Donna B., Client

“I just purchased a beautiful home in Big Bear and had the great pleasure of working with Ken Simonds. I could not imagine an easier process. Ken was kind, focused on our expectations and really helpful throughout the entire process. He was always available and found us the perfect home and even the best lender. I would highly recommend him and if I ever need a realtor again I will be calling Ken at Keller Williams.”
  -Thomas M., Client

“Five stars to Ken and the Keller Williams team. With targeted listings, we were able to find a house we love and enter escrow within a week. Ken is very knowledgeable with a great eye for detail, keeping us informed with each inspection and throughout escrow. He made himself available for any questions at all times. If you are looking for a home in Big Bear, I would highly recommend Ken Simonds.”
  -Brynn K., Client

“Excellent service! Ken and his team sold our cabin and helped us navigate through all steps of this process. HUGE thank you!”
  -Dmitriy P., Client

Bought a Single Family home in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken Simonds and team were awesome in helping us find our home he was always very prompt and helpful when we needed him with any questions. We want to thank you all for a quick closing per our request. We can’t thank you enough…”
  -Tammy A., Client                           Yelp Review                       08-16-2016

Bought a Single Family home in Big Bear Lake

“My wife and I were referred to Ken Simonds at Keller Williams Big Bear Realty by a friend who bought a cabin with Ken’s Help. My friend was referred to Ken the same way. Ken was great to work with. He is a wealth of information about the greater area and the nuances and benefits of certain areas and neighborhoods. Ken only showed us a couple cabins because we knew what we wanted. We know a realtor can’t always make a deal happen but a realtor can show you he is doing his best and KEN DID BOTH. Ken answered every phone call and when we were driving up the mountain Ken would say “just text me at the bottom of the hill and I’ll be ready”. Ken was knowledgeable, available, dependable and effective, I would use him again and I will refer him to my friends and family if they are looking to buy in Big Bear. As an added bonus, Ken has a construction background that helps with improvement ideas that we bounced off him.”
  -Steve G., Client                             Yelp Review                       05-29-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Sugarloaf, CA

“We are first time home buyers, which can be daunting, but Ken made the experience exciting and fun. He is extremely knowledgeable of the Big Bear area and is truly, great guy to work with. We not only found a wonderful agent with amazing employees, we also made a friend.”
  -Kara S., Client                               Yelp Review                       09-30-2016

“Ken is very quick to return phone calls, and dealt professionally with our home buying transaction. Very good real estate agent, would highly recommend. Thanks Ken”
  -Fred & Letty, Client

Purchased Vacant Lot in Green Valley Lake

“Ken provided us a fast, smooth and easy land purchase. He did everything he said he would in a timely manner. Made this the easiest purchase ever. Highly recommended! Thanks, Phil & Veronica”
  -Phil & Veronica, Client                    Zillow Review                    

Purchased Vacant Lot in Green Valley Lake, CA

“Thanks for the smooth, fast and easy purchase of the land in Green Valley Lake!!
I will call if I ever need your services again!!“
      -Phil and Veronica, Clients             Yelp Review                       09-23-2016

Bought a Single Family Residence in Big Bear City, CA

“I recently, in December 2015, bought my new home in Big Bear CA. I had the pleasure of working, for the second time, with Ken Simonds as my realtor. He’s the best! He kept me informed throughout the whole process. He was quick to respond to all my questions, whether it was by call, text or email. I knew I could depend on him, you see, I had also worked with him 4 yrs. ago when I sold my Big Bear home to move down the hill. I’m happy to be back in the mountains, and VERY happy to have had Ken as my agent again!!”
      -Lani B., Client                              Yelp Review                       02-10-2016

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear Lake, CA

“Ken was amazing from the start! He is so knowledgeable of the area real estate particularities; it really was a breeze to navigate the whole process. He always had our best interest at heart and I can truly say that we were very lucky to have him represent us!”
  -Anca B, Client                                Zillow Review                     06-15-2016       

“Ken was very knowledgeable with the area as well as the whole process. He was always reachable as was his assistant Cathy. He really went the extra mile for our purchase. In fact if he wouldn’t have done so, we might not have been able to get our house. We feel very comfortable in saying that we would highly recommend him to family and friends.”
  -Sheri D., Client

Bought a Single Family home in 2016 in Big Bear City, CA

“Ken is awesome. He helped us find a perfect for us cabin in Big Bear City. He listened to our needs and our budget. Since this was our first time buying property, we were full of questions. Ken answered them all and has been a valuable asset. He is knowledgeable about every phase of home buying. Even after we have taken possession of our cabin, he still takes the time to answer our “new to mountain living” questions. We will certainly use Ken for all our future real estate transactions and we highly recommend Ken to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Big Bear area. The Pattersons”
  -Pattersons, Clients                         Zillow Review                    

“Ken was a great help and asset in helping us find our cabin in Big Bear. He showed us many different cabins over 8 months and was a big help in the escrow process. We referred Ken to some friends, and within a few months they also had found a cabin. Thank You Ken!”
  -Jim and Karen Sanders, Clients      Zillow Review                     08-12-2014

“Ken was with us every step of the way, prodding the slow wheels of underwriting and escrow, to get the deal done! I would highly recommend (and do so, whenever I can) the services of Ken Simonds… He is the Man!”
  -R.G., Client

“Ken and Cathy were a joy to work with. Both were very professional. I just wish I could buy another home with them!”
  -Sal, Client

“You guys were awesome and amazing! This was the MOST pleasant real estate experience we have had! Thank you Cathy & Ken!”
  -Cindy, Client

“I highly recommend Ken and Cathy, and would not hesitate to use them again.”
  -Barbara, Client

“Great job. Thank you very much!”
  -Sharon, Client

“Overall it was a very pleasant experience.”
  -S. Warfield, Client

“I was very pleased. My sale was very easy and smooth. Everything was done by phone, online, fax, and mail. We only met a day before the sale closed, but I felt like I had known them for a long time.”
  -Crystal, Client

Bought a home in 2013 in Moonridge, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

“This is the fourth home purchase we have made and even though it was a “short sale “it was the easiest, smoothest transaction we have experienced. We are so happy we found Ken and Cathy, they made it a piece of cake for us! What a team! Many thanks!”
  -Joe and Lorraine, Client                 Zillow Review                     11-05-2015       

“My transaction went quickly. Ken dealt properly with the other agent. Great going. I have referred many to him.”
  -Tim and Annette, Client

Purchased a Single Family Home in Big Bear Lake

“Ken & the team were great!”
  -Joel and Patricia, Client

 Bought a Single Family Home in Big Bear City

“Ken is a reliable and honest Real Estate agent. He helped my wife and I buy our first home. The process went quick and smooth. He was very helpful with the paper work and even attended a meeting (going above and beyond) with us that we had with the owner as it was an owner carry note. He was there every step of the way. I would and do recommend him to anyone that is looking to purchase a home in Big Bear. He even listed my mother in laws house and was able to get it sold in a short amount of time while still making a profit for her. Don’t hesitate to call Ken you will be happy you did.”
      -Justin R., Client                           Yelp Review                       04-26-2015

Bought a Single Family Residence

“We worked with at least 6 other BBL agents prior to Ken. I would break those 6 agents into two groups; 1) Those that were more concerned about closing a deal than the clients needs, had weak follow-through, clients were a burden, very self-serving, arrogant. Supposedly the best agents in BB. 2) And those who were concerned for the clients needs, had decent follow-through but couldn’t close a deal. IMO, Ken is a standout in that he showed interest in his role in supporting the client, putting himself at the clients’ level, knows how to negotiate on behalf of the client, owns the transaction like it is his own, and can close the deal. Would not hesitate to use Ken & team for future transactions, he gets it. Would recommend Ken & team to family, friends, and coworkers.”
      -Scott A.                                      Zillow Review                     01-14-2015

“Thank you so much for making this sale happen. We are very happy!”
  -Tommy and Danijela, Client

Bought a home in 2014 in Moonridge, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

“Ken Simonds of Realty Executives in Big Bear was the Listing Agent of a property i wanted to purchase. I contacted him directly and he represented both seller and me (buyer). Ken is a very pleasant person to work with and has a good attitude. He was very fair and represented both parties with integrity and his expertise. He was very responsive to Phone Calls and Text Messages, and addressed all concerns without delay. We opened escrow quickly and everything went smoothly through closing, all in less than 30 days. I have purchased 8 properties over the years and this was the smoothest transaction I have been involved in, thanks to Ken and his team. I highly recommend him, and i will definitely use his services again.”
      -Zillow user 8425911             Zillow Review                            08-15-2014

“Cathy and Ken are consummate professionals. We enjoy doing business with Ken and your organization. I would recommend anyone purchasing or selling real estate to contact you for help. We appreciate doing business with you!”
  -Mike & Julie, Client

“Ken made us very comfortable on our purchase. Wish there are more of him around where we live so that we can purchase more properties. Thanks, Ken, for all the help!”
  -Helen, Cam & Nancy, Clients

“One of the best real estate agents I have worked with purchasing properties. Highly recommend to others looking for properties in the Big Bear area.”
  -Deb, Client

Bought a Single Family home in 2014 in Big Bear City, CA.

“Ken Simonds helped my wife and I buy our first home. Ken and his team made the process smooth and easy while going above and beyond to get it done. He was very helpful and knowledgeable with the with the house and with the transaction. I always recommend him to my friends and other people I come in contact with that are looking to buy a home. Ken is very professional and reliable. I would use him again in the future.”
  -Justin Roberts, Client                     Zillow Review                     02-28-2014       

“It is my pleasure in writing this letter of reference in regards to Ken Simonds. He represented me in the transaction in buying my home in Big Bear City. I have never had an agent go out of his way in making sure he found the right house and I could make the right decision upon closing. He has shown me that there are interested and caring people who want the satisfaction and comfort knowing that I found and chose the right house for me. He also took care of a few loose ends to be sure I was happy at the end of escrow. I will surely refer him to anyone who might be in the market for buying or selling. A person who goes out of his way in not just one but many aspects deserves a great recommendation, and he has mine.”
  -Rose, Client

Bought a Single Family home in 2014 in Big Bear City, CA.

”I would recommend Ken to everyone. If you want an agent that stays on top of things, keeps you informed, and above all returns your phone calls, Ken is your guy. My family won’t use anybody else.”
      -Richard A. Ori , Client           Zillow Review                            03-04-2014

“Your knowledge of the Big Bear real estate market is tremendous. You were able to hone in on exactly what we were looking for, in a great location, very quickly. You’re ability to preview the homes that appeared promising made the process very efficient. Even after we closed you have been there for us: recommending local vendors and contractors, pointing out local restaurants and shops, you even let in the delivery man when we couldn’t be there. You really went above and beyond the call of duty and we really appreciate it.”
  -RC and Theresa, Client

“I listed my property with Ken Simonds… as a short sale, and he was amazing. He is the most professional realtor I have ever worked with. I refer everyone that I can to Ken because he is honest, knowledgeable, and caring. Thank you so very much, Ken!”
  -Cassie, Client

Bought a home in 2013

“Ken was with us every step of the way, prodding the slow wheels of underwriting and escrow, to get the deal done! I would highly recommend (and do so, whenever I can) the services of Ken Simonds, Realty Executives! He is the Man!”
  -RG52, Client                                  Zillow Review                     12-25-2013

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