Testimonials

Tim and his team, including Dave Reese and Billy Schmidt, were thoughtful, diligent, skillful and professional in handling the marketing and sale of our unique Mid-Century modern, ocean view property in Carmel Highlands. With their stellar reputation, extensive contacts and dedicated staff, TA Properties is the premiere real estate team representing Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula!

We feel so blessed to have met Dave and felt so confident with his guidance throughout this exciting process! He is really amazing. Your whole team made everything seamless and I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional everyone was. Everyone Dave consulted with was very responsive, enabling us to navigate and resolve issues very quickly. In fact, it’s actually hard to believe it’s ours!

My agent, Mark Lord, couldn't have been more helpful in the entire process. Most importantly, he was a terrific listener, and he knew what I was seeking in my search for a new home. HE was extremely efficient and didn't waste my time showing homes he knew I would never acquire. He also told me that his service didn't end at the closing, and he has followed through on that commitment. Good agents are invaluable; there are too many mediocre ones. Mark isn't one of them. He would be my go-to guy.

In 2024, as trustee of my father's trust, I was responsible for selling a huge beautiful house south of Carmel right on the coast worth 7 figures. I interviewed a half dozen or so of the realtors with good to excellent reputations for sales in that area. Based in part on my gut feeling that I could trust their recommendations, and because we communicated well, I chose the Team Allen group - Tim Allen, Kim Dibenedetto and Mark Lord, plus of course their back office folks. They did an excellent job for me. We priced it right, it sold quickly, and when the buyer raised concerns about something he had misunderstood, Team Allen recommended some experts that helped me overcome the buyer's issue and close the sale. Highly recommended.

We recently purchased a second home in Monterey. The Tim Allen Properties team was first class all the way from introducing us to the various areas of the Monterey Peninsula, figuring out what was a good fit for us, and then taking us around to first class homes. We worked with Dave Reese day to day and he was outstanding. He made himself available to suit our needs, did not waste our time with places that were not a fit, and he had detailed knowledge of the area and the market. These last two things are key for a successful realtor. Dave helped us through the contracting and inspection process and is still helping after closing to connect us to vendors and tradesmen in the area. All in all, Tim Allen Properties is the top of the line for luxury properties in Carmel and surrounding areas.

We recently sold our primary home in Carmel-by-the-Sea with sell-side representation from Tim Allen Properties. This was our third real estate transaction with Tim. We chose to work with Tim, again, for two persuasive reasons: Tim’s solid reputation, experience and success in the Carmel market; and The Team approach to supporting the entire real estate transaction from Listing to Close. Liz Dini was our lead salesperson on the Team and she did a terrific job. Also, we can’t say enough about Tim's back office support group. Billy Schmidt was our ace lead in the marketing group with photos, narratives and web presentations. Brenna Gardner made sure every document was spot-on and timely. Dave Reese, Megan Vera and Mark Lord all chipped in when Liz was not available. Tim's Team approach never missed a beat.

I found myself surprised that such a large, prestigious organization like Tim Allen would be so client-centric. From the amazing work of our real estate agent, Kim DiBenedetto, who spent a year and a half helping us find our forever home, to the team work inside the agency, it was all positive. They work as a team and are all up to speed at any given moment on what needs to be done. And more importantly, the team was led by one of the most inspiring agents in Kim DiBenedetto. If you haven't had the experience to work with the team at Tim Allen Properties, go ahead, you won't be disappointed.

We just completed the sale of our current home and purchased a new one, all under the expert guidance from the Tim Allen Properties Team. We have bought and sold many properties over the last 40 years and we both agree that this was the best experience we've ever had. We appreciated their expert guidance from readying the home for sale, the listing process, the extensive and beautiful marketing, responsiveness to our questions and calls, expert advice and counseling through the sale of the old home and purchase of the new. They were with us every step of the way. If we could give them more than 5 stars on the rating, we'd give twice that number!

We just purchased a second home in Pebble Beach and Tim Allen Properties made sure the whole experience went smoothly. Our agent Kim was great. She was very knowledgeable and extremely responsive, organized and on top of every detail. She was easy to work with and did a great job negotiating for us. Backing her up was an excellent team at TA Properties who made sure every detail was handled and on time. Highly recommend working with Tim Allen Properties.

Tim is a pro’s pro and his team—particularly Mark Lord and Brenna Gardner—is the tightest operation I’ve had the pleasure of working with, regardless of industry. Communication was always clear and supportive and their commitment toward representing their clients with integrity was exceptional. This team is truly on top of their game.

Tim’s Team is Top Tier … From listing and staging (Yes! They stage homes perfectly!) through respectful showings and negotiations, there’s no better team. List or buy your next Peninsula property with Tim Allen.

Liz Dini and the Allen Team were incredible to work with on our purchase of our Carmel home. I have been in commercial real estate for 38 years and they were as good as any team I have ever worked with in my career. Liz, Tim, Brenna and the rest of their team were so professional and on top of every detail. And if you had a question or needed assistance on anything they jumped on it immediately. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could.

I cannot speak highly enough of Tim Allen and Kim DiBenedetto and all the team at Tim Allen Properties. They handled our estate sale with 3 co-trustees (one out of the country even) with friendliness, efficiency, and unfailing courtesy and responsiveness. They had resources available for necessary inspections, repairs, and touch-ups at the drop of a hat. I always felt like I got an honest and fair answer to every question. The house sold immediately at full asking price, and the closing process couldn’t have been smoother (including getting documents signed at an embassy overseas). Kudos to Tim Allen Properties. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Tim Allen Properties is the gold standard. They made the transaction seamless and the entire team worked together to make this a smooth process from beginning to end. It is no wonder why they have been so successful for many years and so many more to come.

In my experience buying/selling my homes or rehabbing for profit, this is the most professional team I've worked with anywhere in the country. Liz at Tim Allen did an outstanding job. They got us more than I had hoped for and the transaction was smooth as silk. Their whole operation sets a standard no one else matches.

Tim, Marie, Brenna and Team, For the second time in about 12 months, it was a pleasure working with all of you and the Team. You have provided excellent guidance, terrific service, and timely communication that resulted in our achievement of our objectives in a seamless manner. Thank you very much for all of your efforts!

I highly recommend Tim and his team. Tim is a true market expert, owning property himself on the Peninsula. His relationships are strong across the industry and his team members (especially Marie and Brenna) are on top of all key details across inspections, services, and future needs. This was as easy of a process as I could have imagined, especially as an out of state buyer.

Wonderful experience! We were consistently impressed by the attentive, white-glove market analysis, full-service assistance with everything from repairs and staging to a long-distance move and a complicated closing. Our calls and emails were always promptly returned, and the team addressed our concerns with patient expertise and understanding. We recommend without qualification. We will be using Tim Allen again for our next property sale.

Dear Tim and the team: I had a good feeling about you the first time I spoke with you. That feeling was realized. Thank you for all you and your team has done for us. You certainly have our highest praises. Thank you.

The entire Tim Allen Team is incredible to work with. They handled everything professionally and made it very easy for us. We sold one house and bought another, all in a short period of time. Each team member is personable and wonderful to work with as well as knowledgeable. We felt fortunate to have them representing us.

We just closed an escrow at Pebble Beach and it was only successful because of Tim Allen and his professionalism and expertise team. They work together like a seamless team making sure every detail was covered and masterfully guided each step of the process. Tim is very knowledgeable of market trends and go the extra mile to sell your home with the best possible results. I would highly recommend Tim Allen and his team based on their knowledge, honesty and ability to close the deal. 1000 Stars White Glove Treatment! Thank you very much

Kim DiBenedetto and the other members of the Tim Allen Properties team did an amazing job marketing the property, providing valuable advice on how best to respond to offers that came in, and, once an offer was accepted, making sure that all the necessary details were addressed to bring this real estate transaction to a successful conclusion. I would highly recommend working with Kim and the rest of Tim's Team if you wish to sell a Carmel Valley property with as little stress as possible.

From the first phone call to the final email, Tim, Kim, Brenna, and all of the Tim Allen Team have provided the best possible experience to us as sellers. Their expertise, care, attention to detail, and really listening to us, made the process smooth and speedy. There is a reason they are top-rated!

From start to finish this was a well run operation - much more than just selling the house. Your entire team was incredibly efficient, effective and resourceful! You’ve got a great team of professionals that were responsive, and provided superb guidance during every step of the process. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your team.

This was our second transaction with Tim and Brenna. They were very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed every minute of it!

Tim and his team not only has been presenting us to purchase properties, but also he has been a partner in consulting with us to provide us very honest inputs. Very passionate with real estate and his objectives are not just making deal, but he wants to make sure he clients get best information to make best choice.

Thank you all for making the sale of our family home an enjoyable and efficient effort. I enjoyed working with all of the TA team.

We are proud to celebrate the astonishing sales success of Tim. Topping the ranks of the incredible Coldwell Banker network is a testament to his high-level business acumen and dedication to his clients.

It is my utmost pleasure to congratulate Tim for his impressive 2021 sales milestone. Tim is a highly regarded agent who possesses a strong work ethic and a long-established reputation as the market expert of the Carmel region. He consistently provides stunning marketing strategies, high-caliber services for his clients and superior market expertise.

We recently completed the sale of our longtime family vacation home in The Carmel Highlands. Since we have no family members in the area, it was up to Tim and his team to take care of every detail. They were spot on regarding pricing, marketing strategy and price negotiation. Due to their extensive knowledge of the marketability of the area, we had multiple offers within the first three days. Suffice to say, we were thrilled with what Team Allen provided. A special thanks to Tim's partner, Jonathan Balog, who was our personal realtor, and tasked with keeping everything rolling smoothly along from start to finish. Thanks to the entire team, the sale of our home was fast, efficient, and most importantly, very nearly, worry free.

I have been in the Real Estate Industry for over 51 years. I have probably done over 2,000 escrows. Tim Allen and his team are as professional as it gets. Mark Lord was very helpful in answering all my questions and getting the answers to the questions that he didn’t know. Some of my questions are pretty random. Brenna Gardner was probably the best escrow coordinator that I have ever worked with. Tim stepped in to tie everything together. I would highly recommend using the Allen Team.

Tim Allen and his TEAM of professionals have done a fantastic job selling our home in Carmel that has been in the family for 75 years. His knowledge of the market, the neighborhood, and his ability to price and sell it quickly was amazing! Through every step of the process, we were able to immediately reach Tim or one of his associates to answer questions or help with any issues. His TEAM handled all the details. Hats off to Marie for her extra help in arranging the house clean out and donations to a local charity. Thank you Tim and TEAM!!!

Tim, Mark, Brenna, Billy and team are highly professional. They conducted a market survey and presented us with both a marketing plan, as well as the analysis for the suggested list price for the property. They executed the plan well. This included the proper photography, specialized signage, and other collateral material. They were super responsive, personable and great to work with. We received many offers through this process. The team was not the least bit pushy at any juncture. They shared their viewpoints on the pros and cons of each offer and answered questions. We are pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Tim, Mark, Billy, Brenna and the team.

Tim, Jonathan, Brenna, and Team, Our hearts feel full and are running over with joy and pure excitement. This has truly been a journey for us and to have Tim and his team as our guiding lights, has restored our faith in every way possible......there are Angels that walk amongst us. You will never know how much each of you are appreciated, admired, respected, and above all cherished as your professional abilities shine as the brightest stars in the sky. We hope our journey doesn’t end here, but is just beginning with a true friendship to last a lifetime. When we get settled I will be reaching out for you all to join us for a yummy Texas meal. I will be dropping off some homemade Texas cookies next week.

Tim Allen Properties successfully sold my mother’s long time Pebble Beach home during the pandemic. While all of their normal practices had to be reimagined, they quickly adjusted and actually made things easier for their clients. Even document signing was simple and straight forward. Their special marketing of the property was also exactly what was needed to bring in the right buyer during this unprecedented time. Tim and his entire hard-working team had my best interest in mind from start to finish which I truly appreciated.

We can't thank Tim Allen and his Team enough for their professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm in marketing our home for sale! Our home was only on the market for two days and in that time we received a record number of qualified offers. The marketing of our home, complete with professional pictures and a beautiful virtual tour, allowed a large number of prospective buyers view our home that may not have seen it otherwise. The entire process was painless and without drama from start to finish. We highly recommend Tim Allen and his Team, they are simply the best!

My experience with Tim Allen Properties was everything you would ask for in a real estate purchase. I have purchased several homes over the years and therefore I can tell when a company is first rate. This crew is first rate. They were honest, helpful, always quick to respond, and they kept the process moving forward after our offer was accepted. They are also delightful people to work with. They are familiar with the excellent inspectors/contractors and were able to get appointments in the necessary time frame. They get five stars on all levels. I highly recommend them without any reservations!

Team Allen is very thorough and professional. We had an excellent experience with his entire team. Every detail was attended to and we could not been happier.

Our listing represented but a fraction of the average listing at Tim Allen. No matter, throughout the process we were made to feel that our house was the most important listing they had. Everyone on the entire team worked round the clock to find not just A buyer but the RIGHT buyer. And it is a "team". Coordinated, in step, seamless, and never faltering. What a great group to work with. Thanks for a great selling experience.

What a great team! Tim and his team did an excellent job for us through all phases of our search, negotiations and purchase of a new home. I would highly recommend Tim.

Advice, helpful, honest, and in the end, correct. Photography and video efforts were superb - beyond expectations. Visitation sales were well-coordinated and effective. Closing efforts were handled smoothly from beginning to end. Overall, insightful, creative, effective, and thorough.

Tim and his office were great, very knowledgeable and professional. He has a very complete understanding of the market and particularly Pebble Beach. I would recommend the Tim Allen Team to any interested party.

I can't recommend Tim Allen highly enough! He and his colleagues went above and beyond the call of duty to help sell my house, and they were a pleasure to work with: courteous, efficient, extremely quick to respond to any questions, and very professional. They are the best!