Building trust and credibility with our clients.

“Without hesitation, I recommended Les and Olga Culver to one of my most important actor clients. They were so respectful and subtle in their dealings with him. They heard everything he had to say about what he was looking for and never pushed anything he was not interested in. They went beyond the call of duty to help secure the property he ultimately decided upon and handled a difficult negotiation with the ultimate professionalism. They truly were looking out for his best interest—my client is so grateful to them.”

—Ilene Feldman

“This letter is written as a testimonial to the outstanding first-hand experience Ron Bemrich and I had in working with Les & Olga Culver of Sotheby’s International Realty to purchase a home in the Los Angeles area this year.

“Both Les and Olga work together as an outstanding team. They first gained an understanding of what ‘fits’ the purchaser in terms of lifestyle, location and price—and then go out aggressively to find the right property.

“Over the course of 5 months they worked with us to locate and qualify a number of properties so that we could conclude the purchase of a new home with a minimum of effort, especially given the fact that we were commuting from New York City for several months before our actual relocation. They reviewed many hundreds of listings and patiently worked through our many questions in regard to the LA market. They were always available for our calls—day and night—to assist in the process, and to continue to keep things moving on our behalf.

“They are highly professional, confidential and discrete in every aspect of their business dealings. They seek to assist in the buying process, yet are never pushy or provide their opinion beyond that which is sought. They worked very diligently in a tight and highly competitive seller’s market to ‘work’ the purchase on our behalf. In addition, they provided substantial support and advice before, throughout and after the offer was accepted to ensure our satisfaction when the ‘deal’ had concluded. Throughout the process, there was never a worry about ‘dropping the ball,’ as they remained on top of all elements of the purchase through to the close of escrow.

“They also were a great assistance to us in providing the names of many qualified and competent tradesmen to provide renovation and repair services following our move-in.

“I have traveled extensively—and with more than 10 domestic and international moves as part of my experience—I would not hesitate for a moment in recommending Les and Olga Culver to any party looking for real estate professionals who provide truly the most complete and professional service possible.”

—Richard E. Mignault

“The marketing program Les and Olga created sold my units for an amount greater than the asking price. I expected as much since they are agents of Sotheby's.

“My greatest satisfaction in working with Les and Olga being kept informed during the entire sales and escrow process.

“The accuracy and timelessness of Les and Olga’s correspondences, voice mails, and sit-downs gave me great comfort.

“I wish Les and Olga the best. I hope they around because my children will need them to sell another unit.”

—William J. White, Trustee

“Les and Olga are a joy to work with.

“We were first-time buyers, and Les and Olga patiently explained everything we needed to know. Once we found a house we wanted, they advised us on ways to stand out from other buyers. Without their help, I don't think we would own the home we have now.

"Les and Olga’s advice was sound and realistic. They had a wide variety of excellent resources, yet never pushed us to use their contacts.

“In a phrase: Les and Olga took the of the fear out buying our first home!

“We recommend Les and Olga without hesitation!”

—Mike and Monica Zurer

“The best people out there. Always followed up. Never forgot me. All the paperwork in place. Efficient and inspired. The best!”

—Shalom Arviv

"We were so impressed by the presentation Les and Olga put together for the sale of our first home, that we called them back the next day and asked them to represent us, and that was an excellent decision! Our experience was graceful, creative, easy and fun. They cared so much about every aspect of the process and made each step easy for us. As we prepared to sell, their advice consistently paid off, bringing us the best possible value for our home and a wonderful buyer. At the same time, they were able to negotiate the best possible terms when representing us on the purchase of our next home. Les & Olga Culver are both trusted, beloved friends and they are great at what they do. We recommend them highly!"

—Bill & Rosario Brown


“Les and Olga assumed the enormous task of helping us de-clutter and restage our property. The transformation literally evolved into a beautiful, serene, livable and enjoyable space. Our neighbors were very impressed by how well
it showed, commenting that theirs was a cluttered mess in comparison, with no design sense compared to ours.

“Marketing came next, bombarding all areas of the South Bay and beyond with several pieces, tastefully worded and lustrated color photographic cards, brochures, Internet exposure announcing the sale of the property—things we had never experienced before. Les and Olga checked in with us daily, informing us at every turn. The price was established competitively so it sold quickly in a down market.

“Those hoping to save on the commission should rethink their strategy. The advantage of having this first-rate representation was invaluable. We live in a litigious society and shutter to think of what we could have encountered without Les’s attention to the many legalities and intricacies of the real estate transaction, and the protection he rendered in the process. We have purchased and sold five properties and have never experienced such hands-on approach. They are a truly caring and personal team who also continually attend seminars, updating their knowledge of the industry. We sincerely appreciate Les and Olga’s collective integrity and character.”

—Ken & Margaret Yamada


“Les and Olga presented us with a wonderful package that helped us to decide to sell our rental home. They brought us a qualified buyer and the transaction was smooth and easy. The buyer got the home she wanted and we got a good price for our rental, which allowed us to move to our dream home. We found Les and Olga to be honest, open and very conscientious. Once they got the listing, they followed the whole process to completion. They were always available for questions or concerns. We cannot recommend them highly enough—they are true real estate professionals.”

—David & Sandy Abrahams


“So many great things to say about Les and Olga, but one thing’s for certain: They’re always on top of every aspect of the transaction. They’re also trusting, professional, responsive, inspired and organized to a fault.”

—Shaul Arbiv


“Les and Olga Culver are the best real estate professionals I have ever engaged with in my entire life.”

—John Lyons

“Les and Olga define service: Beginning with the offer and ending with the closing, they expertly handled every aspect of the transaction. Their goal was to both close the deal and make it easy on me. They did so—exceptionally.”

—Mitch Singer


“It was a pleasure working with Olga and Les. Available for us throughout the process, they make a great team and a beautiful couple. We look forward to recommending them and working together again in the future.”

—Tica & Clement Bacque


“I very much enjoyed working with Les and Olga on the sale of a condo, and appreciated the special efforts with regard to some of the unusual aspects of the transaction. I welcome anyone interested in talking to me about their abilities as real estate agents. I will certainly highly recommend them.”

—DM

"Les and Olga came recommended to me from a friend of a friend. That’s how strong their record is! Now many months later, and in my first home, I don’t believe that I would be here without them. It’s as simple as this: With Les and Olga, your needs are their first priority. I never felt forced or pushed. They listened, made sure I was getting everything from them I needed. On top of that, their patience and knowledge proved invaluable, knowing what inspections to order, what best inspectors to use, and even providing me with a list professionals and contacts to use as needed. Not only did I save money and time, I feel that weeks now after closing, they’re still checking in with me as my agents and as my friends."

—Graeme E. Sharpe

"Les and Olga Culver really are the best real estate agents I have encountered in over 30 years of buying, selling and leasing properties. Their extraordinary professionalism, courtesy and personal charm made my most recent real estate experience a pleasure. I never doubted that as their client I was the total focus of their attention. Further, they understood my needs and desires and only showed me properties that would satisfy my requirements. There was no waste of time. I only wish I could find Les and Olga Culvers in all walks of life!"

—Jon L. Peterson

"I want to thank Les and Olga Culver for making the entire process of obtaining real estate in a tough market enjoyable and fulfilling. I feel very lucky to have been introduced to two such generous and kind people—people who represent, yes, a good real estate partnership, and also a pure and positive direction in life."

—Mark Owerko

"When you sign with Les and Olga you definitely get your money's worth. And if that's not enough, you can also expect the utmost professionalism, expertise, compassion, tenacity and a willingness to see a transaction through to its happy end.

"Follow their advice—even about the commission. It will pay off."

—Bert Eichhorn

"Les and Olga Culver were my Real Estate Agents during the past year and helped my wife and I to purchase our home in March of 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Culvers’ services proved to be invaluable in finding the right home for us and subsequently arranging all the different financial and logistic arrangements, including inspections and the other million and one details that had to be taken care of in purchasing a home.

"I would highly recommend the Culvers to assist anyone who is looking for a home in the Los Angeles area. Both my wife and I are physicians and are particularly busy with our careers and oftentimes had schedules which required that we view houses at unusual and at times very late hours. Les and Olga were always available to us no matter what time to show us homes and to advise us on different issues. They were tireless on our behalf.

"Both Les and his wife, Olga, were meticulous in their attention to detail and also had an outstanding sense of the overall picture of what type of home that we were looking for, and attending to what our needs were to help us achieve our goals. They both continuously went out of their way to arrange for us to view homes and to meet with the owners.

"Once we did select a home, the Culver’s assisted with the negotiations of that particular home and their recommendations for inspection turned out to be invaluable, subsequently saving us a lot of money.

"Please do not hesitate to contact me, on my personal pager, which can be provided to you through Les and Olga and I most certainly would be happy to speak with you in person regarding Les and Olga Culver’s outstanding professional service to me and my family.”

—Joseph F. Condon, M.D.

"Working with Les and Olga Culver was a great experience for Kim and myself. The transaction could have been very difficult due to the house’s steep hillside location and quick escrow period, but thanks to Les and Olga’s diligent, prompt and forthright professionalism, the sale of my property was nothing short of easy and enjoyable. I would recommend them to any potential buyer or seller, and wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to call them again in the future."

—Mark Henderson

"Les and Olga Culver’s ability and performance is best described with a ‘Wow!’ Never could I believe that someone coming into a totally new area of sale would perform so well. Their insights and ability to understand the markets shine without comparison, and their ability to identify the weaknesses of a home and their recommendations for improvements made the difference in the house selling so quickly (even though the timing of the listing caused a very competitive market for clients).

"Much to my amazement and satisfaction, the house lasted four days prior to receiving multiple and viable offers. Their strategic approach, as it pertains to the client base and a pricing structure, became my greatest asset."

—Ed Medina, Jr.
   Contractor

"Les and Olga Culver were a such pleasure to work with on the sale of our house. Their diligence and professionalism proved insurmountable. We would definitely recommend them to all our friends and family!"

—Grant & Naomi Reeves

"As an 81-year-old who purchased her first house in 1946, I’ve worked with many different real estate professionals over the years. For Les and Olga Culver, I have nothing less than the highest accolades for their honesty, sincerity and perseverance. No agents I’ve ever encountered have ever tried so hard to do such a stellar job. With them I felt I was protected in every way. I highly recommend them. You cannot make a better choice."

—Josephine Blom

"I’ve known Les Culver for over 20 years. He brings a wealth of high-octane business expertise to the real estate table. He works extremely hard. He is relentless not only about the result but about getting there the right way. He is confident and inspires confidence in those around him. He follows through. He is one of the few who can truly be called a professional—one for whom excellence is not a trophy to display but a personal attribute, the absence of which is simply intolerable. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, Les will find the deal, make sure it fits and close it. I highly recommend him."

—Lois Sisco

"We approached Les to manage the cost-saving reorganization of our $300 million company and spearhead the consolidation of our corporate offices into a new 80,000 square-foot high-rise space. From planning how to best use our resources and assisting in facility design to analyzing competitive bids and negotiating all lease and purchase agreements, Les was able to perform flawlessly at every juncture. We moved into our amazing new offices on time, within budget and with minimal disruption. We also became owners of one of LA’s most sophisticated screening rooms!"

"I can vouch for Les Culver’s complete integrity and unfailing loyalty. He has a creative way of thinking that’s also practical. He’s influential with others, highly networked and possesses a good sense of public relations. His collaboration with Olga insures that their team work will bring a high level of personalized service, diligence and the expertise necessary to serve the needs of a demanding clientele."

—Claudine Rieger