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Sonja’s highly communicative, super attentive to details, and just a really nice person.
After having owned a condominium at St. Anton since it was first built in 1972 (50 years ago!), my wife and I decided (in late January of this year) that it was finally time to move on with other activities in our life, and sought recommendations for a local realtor who could help us find…
It is rare that you find a real estate agent like Sonja
It is rare that you find a real estate agent like Sonja with such a friendly personality and yet she is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I enjoyed working with her on the sale of my home
When you go to mountain and destination towns you are treated like a transplant. Eric understands you want to live his life and will help you achieve your goal, whereas other agents act like jerks. This is why we had an Amazing experience with Eric! His insight on the area and guidance was appreciated and…
Thank you so much for your guidance and expertise in helping us to buy our dream home.
I am so grateful for your hard work and patience with all our questions at every step of the process. I genuinely trusted that you were looking out for our best interests and had our backs throughout this exciting and stressful process. Andrew&Cara
I can’t say enough good things about working with Eric from start to finish. He was very attentive to our very specific type of property we were looking for and any time a property came on the market that was a contender he was there the same day taking videos, photos, and all sorts of…
Eric did an amazing job of working with me to help me find the perfect property in Mammoth! In an incredibly competitive market, Eric helped us move fast and walked me through every step of the process. We even closed early during the holidays! I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Eric again, or recommend him…
Eric Van Winkle was exceptional to work with when purchasing our condo. He was very professional throughout the buying process, having our best interest at the forefront. He was available to answer any questions and he responded quickly. When we hit some unexpected challenges with our loan, he was calm and helpful while guiding us…
1) Overall experience was excellent. 2) Communication: Appropriate use of available channels (text, email, voicemail, phone, live). 3) Persistence: Eric took time to understand what we were looking for and he stayed on top of it for several months eventually finding the perfect match. 4) Alacrity: We were able to move swiftly toward offer, inspection,…
Eric Van Winkle was unbelievably patient with our family as we navigated the crazy COVID market in Mammoth. He was professional 100% of the time and quick to answer any and all questions and when asked for an opinion would offer a heartfelt answer. We continue to ask him questions even two months after closing…
We have worked with Sonja on 2 purchases and one sale in the mammoth lakes region. She has proven to be very helpful in this market, most recently she tied us into our dream home before it hit the market! I recommend her without reservation!
I called Sonja to find out how much my house was worth.
I called Sonja to find out how much my house was worth. I thought she would do it over the phone but she kindly came round and gave me a full report of the real estate situation. I wasn’t thinking of actually selling and did not want to waste her time, it wasn’t a million…
We have now done 3 real estate transactions with Sonja in the last 3 years
We have now done 3 real estate transactions with Sonja in the last 3 years. She knows the market in Mammoth like the back of her hand, is thorough, prepared, proactive, knowledgable and has a wicked sense of humor. She’s a great resource for both on and off market properties and makes the process as…
Sonja began helping me in 2015 with the proposed sale of my home in Mammoth.
Sonja began helping me in 2015 with the proposed sale of my home in Mammoth. We decided not to sell at that time, but kept in touch with her and she was always helpful and knowledgeable with any of our questions. This summer my home sold quickly and smoothly, with Sonja’s expert help. She was…
My husband and I are first time home buyers and we loved our experience with Sonja!
My husband and I are first time home buyers and we loved our experience with Sonja! Sonja gave us her first time home buying guide (ask her for one if you are thinking about buying!) which was a great tool to use throughout the process. She was super knowledgeable within the market and willing to…
Sonja was a pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. As first time home buyers in Mammoth and in the COVID climate, we had no idea what was in store for us and Sonja worked with us and we leaned on her heavily. She helped us with virtual tours very quickly and helped…
My wife and I have worked with quite a few relators (6 to be exact), for transactions outside the of the Mammoth area – and Sonja is far the best. We utilized her expertise three times now, with the purchase of 2 homes, and sale of another home in mammoth; she gets it right, and…
One of my friends have introduced Sonja to us and I feel so lucky to have found such an amazing realtor. She was very knowledgeable about the town. She gave us great recommendations. We were able to purchase a place that we had desired in a very short time in this crazy market! We highly…
Sonja was awesome in helping us find a vacation home in Mammoth. It took us over two years due to our indecisiveness, but during the entire time she was patient and always promptly responded to my text, emails and calls. Her priority was our happiness with our purchase!!!
Our experience with Sonja Bush as our realtor could not have been better. As a seller her attention to detail and looking out for our best interest was very much appreciated. She was responsive, always helpful and seems to have an endless amount of patience. Whether you’re buying or selling I would highly recommend using…
Sonja was absolutely amazing. I found her online and out of the many agents I called, she was by far the most helpful and knowledgeable. Sonja was so patient with my never ending questions. She always had great insight in not only the market but the needs for my family in our search for a…
I bought a condo years ago in Mammoth and now it was time to sell. I again had Sonja represent me in selling. If you want a smooth transaction, Sonja will make sure it gets done right with no hassles. She goes above and beyond more than any realtor that I have ever used in…
Throughout our searching and purchasing experience, Sonja was a wealth of knowledge, very responsive and incredibly organized. Working mostly remotely with her, she was always willing to take more photos or give virtual tours. We couldn’t be happier with the end result. Thank you Sonja!
Working with Sonja was a genuine pleasure, from both a professional and a personal perspective. She took the time to understand what type of home we were looking for, what the key attributes were, and provided guidance on where we should find them. When we found what we wanted, Sonja went above and beyond to…
Even though we never met in person (mostly due to the pandemic) Sonja was great to work with. The house I was selling was a vacation home located 300 miles from my primary residence, so getting there to handle the small, but important details of making the house salable was difficult. Sonja handled it all…
Sonja is so professional and she is so worth her commission! She brought us a qualified buyer with all the verifications needed to make a quick decision. We closed escrow in less than 30 days. It was as an emotional sale for us and she so encouraged us through it all. We love Sonja’s enthusiasm…
Our ultimate goal was to downsize from our 4,200 square foot home which we built on Ridge Way in Mammoth Lakes 15 years ago. First of all, Sonja was amazing to work with! She listed our home on Ridge Way and we had two all cash offers in just 4 weeks. With our buyer In…
Sonja is a seriously A++ top agent. Our relationship goes back a few years when our family was considering moving to Mammoth looking at both existing homes and vacant lots to build. My wife being a civil engineer goes a bit on the deep end looking for details property maps, elevations, etc. Sonja was right…
Sonja impressed me at every stage of our home buying process. Her expertise in the local market helped us evaluate options and negotiate offers. She was always quick to respond to texts, emails, and voicemails even after 11 p.m.! Working with her remotely, we relied on her to be our eyes and ears. I can’t…
Words cannot express just how grateful my husband and I are for Sonja. She went above and beyond all our expectations! As fourth time homebuyers, she by far was our greatest experience with a home purchase! Sonja gets to truly know her clients on a personal level and goes above and beyond during the entire…
We have worked with a lot of agents over the last forty years and most just want to list your property, the easy road. Sonja was different. She went above and beyond to help us find our perfect second home getaway and we will definitely use her if we ever move up or sell. She…
A pleasure to work with. Responsive to our needs, communicates effectively. Professional, knowledgeable , and honest. We highly recommend Sonja to everyone if they need a realtor. So glad we choose to work with her again. 100% satisfied!
You won’t find a better realtor than Sonja Bush. Professional, knowledgeable and always a smile. She listed our home at the start of the pandemic. Because we had already purchased another home we were anxious to sell. She got it done! Thank you Sonja for your terrific service.
Sonja was helpful in how to stage our home, her knowledge of the real estate market, kindness and guidance throughout the selling process. Sonja is a true professional and we have recommended her to a few of our friends for buying and selling in Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding area. She is a gem, great…
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sonja. Her expertise and familiarity of the city was rivaled only by her social skill set. She was able to hone in on our criteria for a residence and show us only true representations of what we were looking for.
Sonja is the best there is! She helped us purchase a condo in Mammoth, and was alongside us every step of the way. She has a way of making you feel as though you are her only client. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and goes above and beyond what you would expect. I would…
I can’t say enough great things about working with Sonja! She represented us on the sale of our condo and the purchase of our home in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Sonja was nothing but professional every step of the way. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her response time is immediate. I highly recommend having…
Our transaction was completely seamless! Sonja and her colleague, Lisa, were a pleasure to work with! Thorough, professional, and expedient are just a few words to describe the attention we received on our home purchase. At the end, we feel like we made some new friends! We highly recommend Sonja to anyone looking to purchase…
If you could name a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds it would be named “Sonja”. Not only did she work professionally and diligently to sell my house, but she was also always a wealth of information and a creative thinking resource for me in a very tough situation. My home was a difficult…
Sonja was a pleasure to work with and made the selling process smooth and enjoyable. She is professional, very responsive to communication, and was very helpful.
Sonja is everything I could have asked for as she made herself available, presented detailed information and allowed me to feel I was in trusted hands. Thank you Sonja for making it all so easy!
Sonja was a delight to work with on my recent transaction. I had very specific timing requirements and she worked very hard to get the deal done within just a few days. While I was out of the area, she continued to make sure the background of the transaction went smoothly. We closed soon after…
We already knew Sonja from the Host Program at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. We recommended our daughter use her to buy a beautiful condo in Snowcreek V. We followed by having her sell our mobile home. We had watched as she had sold the mobile home below ours twice. She pours as much energy into…
Sonja was wonderful, she understood our needs and helped immensely in the process of purchasing our investment property. She is very knowledgeable and understands the area well and the various aspects of the short term rental market in the area. We would not hesitate to refer her to anyone looking for a vacation or short…
I recently purchased a mobile home in Mammoth Lakes for my son. I live 400 miles away. Sonja worked very hard on this small purchase which got a bit complicated with the park’s requirements. Sonja was really on it, always very helpful and thorough in explaining and processing everything, and very pleasant as well. She…
Sonja Bush is an excellent agent and I would highly recommend her services. Our condo in the Village did not sell immediately and she was thoughtful and professional about taking it off the market to wait for a more appropriate time. She worked diligently to market it and sent me regular updates. I completely trusted…
Sonja is simply a 5 Star Realtor and working with her was a complete pleasure. Her experience, accessibility, and knowledge of the Mammoth real estate market is second to none. Sonja was always in contact and guided me and my family with her knowledge of the Escrow process, home inspection process, finance contacts, and seller,…
I am very impressed by Sonja’s knowledge, professionalism and community involvement. I have worked with different real estate agents or brokers over the years here in Florida and in LA, and Sonja is by far the representative I would want in my corner each and every time. She comes prepared, is up to date on…
It was a pleasure working with Sonja in the purchase of our condo. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her and her staff especially because they were so attentive and detailed in assisting us through the process. It was extremely smooth with no hassle. Definitely, recommend working with Sonja and her team!
We chose Sonja to help us sell our mother’s condo in Mammoth after she passed. She was amazing in her marketing, communication, professionalism, knowledge of the area, and processing the sale. Also being in Real Estate, I know how I like to process sales and treat my clients, and she was incredible. I would recommend…
Sonja, you are one of the best. Not only a great realtor, you are professional, an expert at marketing, taking care of big and small things, you removed road blocks, were creative in making adjustments when we needed an extra push to land a clean deal for all parties. Thank you very much. We would…
As real estate investors for many years, Sonja is the most excellent and responding real estate agent we’ve had a pleasure to work with. Sonja is one of the most knowledgeable and hardworking, selfless, pleasant mannered agents we’ve had a pleasure to work with in Mammoth Lakes.
Sonja helped make the process as seamless as possible.
It’s really difficult to sell a property when you live 300 miles away. Sonja helped make the process as seamless as possible. Her confidence and expertise put me at ease and I was glad that I chose to work with her. I will always recommend people to her if they are dealing with a Mammoth…
Thank for all you did to assist us in finding the right condo. I appreciate how thorough you were and how you represented our interests. At no time did my wife and I feel pressured to make a decision and we felt that it was important to you that we were happy in our final…
Most communicative, friendly and devoted agent you’ll ever find!
Sonja is the MOST efficient, attentive, organized, communicative, friendly and devoted agent you’ll ever find. These qualities were especially important when buying an out of town vacation home. Sonja listens well and pays close attention to every detail– important qualities not always found in some agents. Because of this, she is very adept at focusing…
Sonja did an excellent job. The Escrow timelines were very helpful and she was fabulous at communicating. I would recommend Sonja and appreciated the professionalism she exhibited. I hope to use her again if I have a chance.
Knowledgeable of the uniqueness of Mammoth real estate
Sonja is knowledgeable of the uniqueness of the Mammoth real estate. She kept me informed of every step and gave excellent guidance. Very professional with excellent follow up. She understands the market and the uniqueness of the property. I definitely would recommend her.
Sonja was a pleasure to work with – she kept us well informed during the entire process and went beyond what I believe a typical realtor would do to make the transaction painless….even helping us take care of items left behind by the seller. I am in the real estate service industry as well and…
Sonja was an absolute pleasure to work with! Her skills and expertise nailed in the lowest price! She really went out of her way to help us from start to finish. We will certainly use her for our next purchase!
We started the process of looking for a property in the Mammoth area a little over a year ago, with the ultimate goal to eventually move there full time. Through friends, we found Sonja. What a gift to us! She explained the area to us thoroughly and we learned much more than we already knew,…
She is super knowledgeable about Mammoth and the real estate market here. She is very patient with all our questions on our first time home purchase. She helped navigate us through the whole process and got us a great deal. Sonja is a great agent and I highly recommend her for your real estate needs…
The best part of working with Sonja was her availability and attention to our case, her fast reply, endless patience answering my never ending questions, and overall caring about us as her customers – making sure we are happy campers!
Sonja is just the best. She was so patient walking us through each step of the process. She always kept us up to date with local trends, how many properties were for sale and sold, and how much traffic our condo was getting through the virtual tours. She gave us great advice and was never…
She took care of all the details with the sale of our home and made it so easy and stress free. She is knowledgeable and thorough. Every detail was handled. If you want a good Realtor, you can probably find one anywhere. If you want a GREAT Realtor… then you need Sonja! She will guide…
Working with Sonja was a perfect experience. Her knowledge and guidance helped to make what is often a stressful process an easy one. Sonja took care of all the details, was responsive and thorough. We will definitely use her the next time we need a Realtor and are 100% confident in recommending her to anyone…
Best realtor I have ever had!! It took me almost a year to finally make a purchase in Mammoth. You always kept me informed of new listings through your website and I would be notified. Loved the outline that you prepared when my property went into escrow. This was very helpful. Have owned many homes…
Sonja Bush is detailed orientated, social media savvy, responsive to communications, very supportive while going through the selling process up and downs. She is always upbeat and friendly
Sonja defines why a buyer should have an agent. Lots of value add, local knowledge and incredibly friendly, professional and personally helpful throughout. Key points about Sonja: – Prompt for appointments. On time. Quick to return emails and calls. – Patient. Thorough. Detail oriented when needed. – Fun, positive, optimistic outlook. A genuine, friendly, good…
Sonja dropped everything for us. We had no immediate purchase plans, but her knowledge/understanding of market immediately put us in the game. Not overly pushy or aggressive and always keeping us informed, which is what we like about her. This is our second transaction with Sonja, and I would highly recommend her to anyone else!
Sonja Bush is the real deal when it comes to Realtors.
Sonja Bush is the real deal when it comes to Realtors. She listens to her clients’ needs and works to find the best property to meet those needs. Thank you Sonja for all the time and effort you put into helping me find and purchase my condo.
Sonja has been amazing in every way–she went way above and beyond our expectations for a real estate agent. She worked miracles in getting our property in Benton sold and our storage unit. She is a gem and worth her weight in GOLD! If I could give her a raise, I would!!
Sonja was everything you hope for in a real estate agent
Sonja was everything you hope for in a real estate agent–knowledgeable, people-oriented, and thorough. She went way beyond what anyone could expect. She was always reachable by phone, text, or email. She kept us informed at every step of the way with two escrows and answered all our many questions. I give her the highest…
Sonja is the reason we bought our condo in The Village
Sonja is the reason we bought our condo in The Village. She is always available to help answer questions and provide us with additional information. The buying process was extremely easy, stress free, and efficient. I have recommended her to my friends and my family. Sonja is the first person I would call for any…
As a first-time prospective home buyer, I was not only impressed with Sonja’s ability to lead me through the groundwork of the process- looking at homes, explaining fireplace ordinances, discussing HOAs- but her ability to really understand what I was looking for. She could tell how to narrow down my search right away, and what…
Sonja turned what seemed like a complex long-distance purchase process
Sonja turned what seemed like a complex long-distance purchase process into a simple project. She was able to show us 10 condominium properties in a single afternoon – each of which she had already toured, evaluated, and prepared a comparison spreadsheet for – which really allowed us to make an informed decision even though we…
Sonja helped my husband and I find and purchase our new home
Sonja helped my husband and I find and purchase our new home in Mammoth Lakes. She handled every detail of our purchase efficiently, professionally, and thoroughly. She went way above what we expected her to do as our agent, and seemed to also take on duties that should have rightfully been handled by others. Never…
It’s all about hiring the correct person to do the job. And we hired Sonja! She was very professional and thorough, explaining in detail the entire process. We were quite surprised and pleased at the ease of the transaction, especially since we live 400 miles away. We would definitely recommend her to our friends.
We want to thank you so much for everything you did
We want to thank you so much for everything you did to help us find our dream vacation home. We have bought other properties over the years but this close went so smoothly and by far the easiest of all and all done by phone or email which by itself is truly amazing. You and…
Thank you so much for your generosity and your friendship and professional expertise. You were a pleasure to work with, always on top of things and so responsive to our questions and needs.
Sonja was wonderful to work with. Everything was smooth and regular communication made the progress easy to follow. Updates are timely through her emails and website. Highly recommended.
Sonja recently helped me to purchase a condo in Mammoth Lakes. I live in Ventura CA and so buying a property long distance is a little difficult but Sonja bridged the gap seamlessly. She is tireless, authentic, trustworthy and expedient. My move from Ventura CA to Mammoth will be considerably less work for me thanks…
My wife and I had been looking for the right vacation home
My wife and I had been looking for the right vacation home in Mammoth for quite some time and had viewed various properties with Sonja on two separate occasions separated by several months. During the period of time between the two appointments, Sonja kept in touch and forwarded information to us with respect to several…
Sonja is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. She is thorough and kept us up-to-date through the process. She helped us close early and we got a great deal following her advice in a tough market.
Sonja is so accommodating, so gracious. She figured out what kind of home we wanted at an affordable price quickly and showed us several we would have been happy to live in. Once we were in escrow she guided us very well and anticipated our needs. She was a real pro who helped us enormously.
Sonja was amazing. We were so happy with everything she did for us. She was very thorough. Her knowledge of Mammoth and the surrounding areas was fantastic. We found a place the first time out. We are very satisfied and happy we have made a new friend.
Sonja is an honest Realtor that is not out to make a buck. She works diligently on finding you a home in your budget, and one that you will be happy with. She is very responsive, friendly, and out to please. If you are in the market for property, select Sonja as your Realtor. You…
Good with the paperwork, knowledgeable with local values and neighborhoods, pleasant and good humored, calm in stressful negotiations. Highly recommend.
Sonja came into our home-selling process after it had been on the market for a year
Sonja came into our home-selling process after it had been on the market for a year with no movement and very little proactive steps taken by our realty company. Our realtor partnered with her and the minute she came into the process everything started moving forward. Within 48 hours she got our home into all…
Sonja is one of the most driven, professional sales executives I have worked with in my career.
Sonja is one of the most driven, professional sales executives I have worked with in my career. After she became one of the top reps in the company she then took on a new role developing the sales training curriculum for all of sales. Among many attributes it was Sonja’s tenacity I most respected because…
Sonja has exceptional business values and instincts
Sonja has exceptional business values and instincts. She is extremely customer focused and can handle complex situations and work them through to positive outcomes for all concerned. Dealing effectively with people at all levels and in all roles is clearly one of Sonja’s greatest strengths. Sonja is also a very talented people manager. Under her…
Sonja showed us exactly what we wanted, she kept our needs and budget in mind, I felt like we were her first priority. Further, when things went sideways, she remained calm and found a creative solution. She came highly recommended to us, and I would gladly do the same.
I had the pleasure of working with Sonja for several years
I had the pleasure of working with Sonja for several years. There are only a very few sales leaders that I have worked with in my career that exhibit the same level of dedication, enthusiasm and integrity as Sonja. She possesses the rare combination of being both results/goal oriented and customer satisfaction focused.
Sonja’s energy and willingness to work with me was impressive
Sonja’s energy and willingness to work with me was impressive. She was extremely responsive to my many, many inquiries and questions from document review to cost analysis. I live over 400 miles away and we executed much of our business by phone. She would pick up my calls always and have answers within a day….
Amazing to work with! Sonja was amazing to work with. She was very responsive and very clear on what she thought was a good value for a property. When it was time for negotiation she actually talked me down from overbidding and, we still won the bid. I highly recommend Sonja, especially for those who…
Super accommodating working with Sonja was an amazing experience. Being that my wife and I were initially looking for an income property from SoCal, Sonja was super accommodating in answering calls, texts and emails any time of the day. Once we shifted our goal to a full time residence, Sonja really kicked it into high…
The best real estate agent in the world Tom and I are convinced that Sonja Bush is the best real estate agent in the world. We used her for both the sale of our Mountain back condo and the purchase of our new Creek House. Tom has been a sales executive his whole career and…
All around great experience working with Sonja to get our house sold in June Lake was an all around great experience, and an easy one at that. She was extremely professional, communicative and forward thinking. It was simple getting the house listed, professional photos taken and moving through the escrow process at the end. Most…
She was our eyes and ears. Sonja is an absolute gem! Sonja is now part of a special moment in our lives for helping us find our vacation home in Mammoth Lakes. A place that I’ve been going to since my teen years, a place where I’d ditch school and drive to Mammoth Mountain, sleep…
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