Testimonials

I decided to sell my house in Big Bear, so I contacted a few realtors. After looking at Will’s marketing plan to sell my house and his realistic evaluation of the market value of my house, I decided to list my house with Will’s team. Other realtors gave me decent evaluations, but no one had such a strong marketing plan as Will’s team. Within a week after it hit the multiples, I received a strong offer. After brief counter offers the property was put into escrow. …James Evans

Will was a real treat to work with…professional, experienced and he sold our home the first weekend it was on the market. We had a difficult buyer and if it wasn’t for Will “talking me off the ledge” a number of times, I’m sure I would have blown the sale. He’s calm and cool under pressure and made selling our home easy. Thanks Will.Christie Walker

Will was very good to work with. He was knowledgeable, about the market, candid about the process, reliable in his communication. I recommend him.Rob Drew

Will was great to work with. He showed me several homes that were within the parameters of my price point, and only homes with the size and amenities I was looking for. The foreclosure purchase I made went very smoothly, and Will kept me updated throughout the process. Will is extremely knowledgeable about all facets of the Big Bear area, and is very involved in the community. I highly recommend Will for your real estate needs.Manuel Gutierrez

I’ve known Will for 25 years, and there is nobody I would trust or recommend more highly.Mark Spurlock

Will was always prompt, knowledgeable, courteous, & helpful throughout the entire home-buying process.Bill LaGrosso

If you’re looking for a professional, intelligent and personable Realtor who knows Big Bear, Will Rahill is the guy for you.Megan Blaney

Will is an amazing Real Estate agent with a wonderful team that is always on top of what is going on in Big Bear. He is an honest and trustworthy person who will help you with your real estate deals and questions.Nicole Lathrop

Will is a very helpful and knowledgeable realtor!Jessica Stack Yeoman

Will is integrity all the way.Tara Rokstad

Having worked side by side with Will when I lived in Big Bear, he’s my go-to agent for every referral I have. I trust sending my LA based clients to him, because I know they’ll get the same great service from Will that they do when they work with my own team locally.Deanna Wallo-Whipp

I’ve known Will for 18 years from snow skiing, investing in stocks, and buying and selling homes! You’ve got a great guy working for you!Bryan Dilbeck

Very attentive, will help you find what you’re looking for.Karen Scholl

Superior local knowledge and a true dedication to both his personal and professional lives are what set Will apart from the masses. Will’s integrity in his craft is unsurpassed. You could not choose a finer practitioner.Kevin Dougherty

Will has the professional integrity that it takes to ensure complete customer satisfaction. He has my stamp of approval.David Owings

Will helped us find the perfect home in Big Bear. During our hunt he showed us many homes, fine-tuned the search as we gave him feedback, and did not high pressure us for a sale. Will is very knowledgeable about the properties in Big Bear and readily available to answer questions. We appreciated his honesty and patience. Thank you, WillOlivia Kennedy

Will is the type of real estate consultant that everyone needs: honest, extremely bright, thorough and just a fantastic person. He is passionate about helping people and finding the right fit for his clients. Procuring real estate is a huge financial investment and often times an emotional one. He takes great care in his work and takes the prudent approach to conducting ethical business. I highly recommend him.Sue Schroeder

I have known Will for over 20 years. You will not find a real estate professional with more integrity, honesty and knowledge of the Big Bear area than Will. He is the first person I call when I need investment advice and/or have questions about real estate.Paul Skip Sjoberg

Best down to earth and honest real estate agent I know.Kim Nunes Bailey

Will knows Big Bear. He is a man of integrity and understands what you are looking for. If you are reading this recommendation then you are looking for someone to trust. Trust Will.Julie L Appel

I have known will for over 15 years. We met while working for an organization that teaches people with disabilities to ski. I agree with the previous testimonials that are singing his praises, and I would add loyal and conscientious. He truly cares about treating people right and standing by friends.Jason Schetter

Will was good, very good. I felt I knew who I was dealing with, which you don’t get with most real estate agents. He was great!Keegan McGrath

Relying on an agent to represent you in a real estate transaction is all about trust. The profession sometimes draws “salespeople” that are more interested in their wallets than your needs. There isn’t anyone I would trust more than Will to be my advocate buying real estate, both from a technical perspective in understanding the angles of the “deal” and more importantly, knowing that integrity and helping people are more important to Will than what’s in his wallet.Wade Griffis

Will is honest, trustworthy, and an all-around great person! He is very intelligent and a hard worker (and a lot of fun too!). I trust him with my real estate needs!Chris Nagel

Will consummately blends his extensive market knowledge and attention to detail with keeping things simple and in a lay-person’s terms. His skill, confidence and familiarity with all aspects of the process ensured that my home purchase as convenient and effortless as possible. I will no doubt use his expertise again and I unequivocally recommend others do the same.Tom Peirce

Great Job! I got the dream property I wanted. Aneta Black

It is always great working with Will. He is very trustworthy as well as kind. I would highly recommend Will to anyone interested in real estate. He genuinely enjoys helping people.Sara Gordon

Will is not only a great agent, he is intelligent and always looking out for his clients best interest! Thanks Will!Heather Hilliard

I’ve known Will for well over 20 years and has my highest recommendation as a professional who pays attention to detail while looking out for the best interests of his clients.Sean E Stall

Will is talented, hard working and professional. I highly recommend him!Mary Scott

Will has the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. He is intelligent, honest and capable, and he has my strongest personal recommendation.Kenneth M. Klein

Excellent Agent! Will did a great job for me!Fred Liebel

Will was a pleasure to work with!Travis Martinez

Will never quits and keeps looking for the best possible outcome. Thanks to Will’s integrity, tenacity, and compassion, we were able to sell a family home.Lisa L. Magnuson

Best realtor in Big Bear!Angela Priola Naylor

Big Bear Real Estate Holds Steady

Big Bear Real Estate & Properties hold Steady

Despite the problematic events plaguing the housing market over the past few years, Big Bear real estate is holding steady. This is especially true for vacation homes. The National Association of Realtors says that in spite of the stricter lending conditions which are affecting home loans, the vacation and investment housing market is showing holding power.

There are a number of buyers of Big Bear real estate who made all cash purchases and while fewer vacation homes were sold, as the job market returns, buyers will return as well. Presently, the home sales are down. Vacation home sales dropped 1.8% from 2009; however, this is not as dramatic as the 5.6% drop experienced by primary residence sales. The investment home sales were down by 7.8%. The thought behind this drop is that investors are waiting for the market to bottom out before making purchases.

The price of Big Bear real estate is down as well. The median price of a vacation home across the nation is currently $150,000. This is an 11.2% decrease from the previous year. Investment homes were 10.5% lower than 2009. In contrast, primary residence purchases were only down by 4.5%.

What are buyers of Big Bear real estate purchasing? The activity is currently focused on foreclosed properties. The number of vacation homes sold that were distressed properties was higher than those purchased by people buying distressed properties as primary residences.

In addition, there appears to be a pattern developing in the purchase of vacation homes. The primary motivation for buying vacation homes is lifestyle, while the sell of investment properties is primarily for rental income. Among both, buyers of vacation homes and investment properties, plans to use the home as a primary residence in the future is a consideration. There are 34% of vacation homebuyers who plan to use their home as a primary residence and 10% of investors are considering this option.

Another motivation for buying Big Bear real estate is the use of the home by family and friends. There were 21% of investors buying property for use by others and 14% of vacation home buyers bought property for friends and family to use.