🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I had the absolute pleasure of working with Rachael Hughel as my realtor, and I can confidently say she is one of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and kind-hearted professionals I’ve ever met. From day one, Rachael treated me not just as a client but as a partner in the process. She truly listened to my needs, was always patient with my (many!) questions, and went above and beyond at every step — whether it was scheduling last-minute viewings, negotiating on my behalf, or helping me understand every detail of the paperwork. Even when my plans changed and I had to pause the purchase, she remained incredibly supportive and understanding , no pressure, just genuine care. That kind of professionalism mixed with compassion is rare to find. I will 100% be working with her again when the time is right, and I’ve already recommended her to friends and family. If you’re looking for someone who knows the market, fights for your best interests, and treats you with real kindness, Rachael is the one. Thank you for everything, Rachael , I’m so grateful to have had you by my side! 💛

It was my first home-buying experience, and Rachael took care of my husband and me so well that I would not look for any other real estate agent before her. We found our home that we plan on living in with our friends and future family, made an offer that felt spot on, and closed in 18 days. It was so quick. The entire time, Rachael was always available for a quick phone call or text. She had fast turnaround with documentation and our random questions. She was present for a lot of our visits, from touring, to inspections, to meeting our neighbors! Another thing I really liked about Rachael was that she helped us think through what was worth it. That made us feel good about making timely decisions, like whether the potential house we toured was rentable, this versus that house, what to put as a counter offer to outbid others, what price we should expect for remodeling, and much more. I think Rachael is truly the best of the best.

Rachael has proven invaluable not once, but twice! When I first bought my very first home, she made the process very easy for me. I thought real estate agents were a once-and-done type of deal. When I moved out of my home, I managed my own property for a bit, but eventually got burnt out from having to maintain it. That's when I called Rachael for help again, and she not only took care of everything from finding excellent contractors to do repair and touch-up jobs, she was able to find a stellar tenant within 2 weeks! I plan on using Rachael's services soon again when I buy my second property. I cannot recommend Rachael enough! For anything real estate, Rachael is the one you want. (2nd review as of 2025 below) Rachael has done it again! Second home, and this time a full single family home in the lovely area of Lake Forest, Orange County. Thanks to her many decades of experience, she was able to get the home at under listing price, beating out all the other competitors. Additionally, she closed us at a speedy 18 days, which really surprised me because I thought it would take 30 days. She’s always available for any questions I had, small or large. When it came to inspection, it wasn’t just 1 home inspector, she booked a roof guy and 2 landscapers for me, all on the same day, just so I could ask questions about how I wanted to design my dream home. This truly is top quality service that’s hard to come by. She really cares about the holistic experience. For anyone looking for a real estate agent, do yourself a favor and don’t go with your random family friend’s Mom who happens to have a license (those are really easy to get). Get someone like Rachael, who has the skill and experience to negotiate, to be speedy, and to point out things you would typically not consider if you aren’t in the real estate business. AI cannot replace this, no matter what the hype says. I plan on sending all my future real estate transactions her way.