My husband and I just moved to the Pasadena area and got connected with Derek as we started a search for a rental in the San Marino area. Although Derek specializes mostly in house sales, he spent nearly an hour chatting with me about the ins & the outs... read moreMy husband and I just moved to the Pasadena area and got connected with Derek as we started a search for a rental in the San Marino area. Although Derek specializes mostly in house sales, he spent nearly an hour chatting with me about the ins & the outs of the neighborhoods, which he knows so well. I was very touched by his warmth, openness and helpfulness, and and got a lot of insider information about how to find a great rental. I highly recommend Derek as someone that genuinely cares about people and wants to connect them with the best house for them, well-being, deeply knowledgeable of this area. read less

Derek Vaughan. DEREK VAUGHAN. I cannot believe that there is someone out there in this material World, where owning a home is every American's dream and it has already been the experiences of everyone that you don'tt know who to turn to, who to trust. Meeting, working with, and knowing... read moreDerek Vaughan. DEREK VAUGHAN. I cannot believe that there is someone out there in this material World, where owning a home is every American's dream and it has already been the experiences of everyone that you don'tt know who to turn to, who to trust. Meeting, working with, and knowing Derek has been a true miracle. Nothing short of a miracle. Especially in LA, no one helps their fellow man ...Except for Derek Vaughan. I had gotten in touch about a home, not knowing nor observing who the agent was; however, I know now. It was Derek. He texted me and called me and even after I said I didn't think that house was for me, he asked what exactly and in detail did I want, what areas, every saingle thing. I told him. He has a website for you to view homes that are legitimate and very nice places. He immediately found more and told us about each of them. We took an Uber to the first place, but after, Derek offered to drive us to the other property which we are moving into on the 1st. He knew the agent on it, showed us the house and he even offered to take us as far as his house. Yes, his house. With Derek, there is nothing he is not very fully transparent about and introducing us to his Wife and friend from France, was completely a kindness from him. He wasn't helping us for money; he wwas helping us navigate through the scams, make offers or negotiate and push our application to speed things along. He is now someone I consider like family. His kindness, friendship and help is beyond beyond. He is attentive, always roots you on theoughout the processes that be and I have never in my life met a better, more informed, kinder Agent and Friend in my life. He has been there for us through trials and tribulations and got us to be more open and positive and we got the place he showed us. He is unbelievably good at multitasking and his job, but he goes above and beyond. You can trust this amazing gentleman and you can also know you won't find anyone better than him when it comes to real estate. There is so much more I could say, but you'd be reading my review of him for weeks, so I won't put you through that and end here. But, you are losing money and time if you aren't working with Derek, Derek Vaughan, Mr. Fantastic. read less

Derek is a true expert when it comes to the South Pasadena housing market. His advice is sound, his knowledge is deep, and more than that, he took time and care to explain to novice home buyers all we needed to know about what can be a very daunting process.... read moreDerek is a true expert when it comes to the South Pasadena housing market. His advice is sound, his knowledge is deep, and more than that, he took time and care to explain to novice home buyers all we needed to know about what can be a very daunting process. If you're in the market for a S. Pas home, do reach out to Derek. No doubt he will be of immense help. read less

I was facing a difficult crossroads in my life and needed to find a place quickly. I was lucky enough to find Derek who came to my rescue. He immediately went to work on my behalf and presented numerous available properties that fit my criteria. He coordinated visits, acted as... read moreI was facing a difficult crossroads in my life and needed to find a place quickly. I was lucky enough to find Derek who came to my rescue. He immediately went to work on my behalf and presented numerous available properties that fit my criteria. He coordinated visits, acted as my liaison to the listing agents, visited the properties with me, and helped me negotiate the terms. His professionalism and knowledge of the real estate market was exceptional. I was lucky to find him and would recommend his services to anyone. read less

Derek is a knowledgable, reliable, prompt, proactive, and thorough realtor. He walked me through the nuances (and apprehension!) of first-time home-buying with patience and wisdom. If you’re looking for a personable expert and advocate, I recommend Derek.

My wife and I bought our first home with Derek's help - he was excellent. Knowledgeable, thorough, proactive, easygoing, responsive, and with plenty of stories to share. He knows the Pasadena area extremely well, and in our case knew all the things to watch out for when buying an older... read moreMy wife and I bought our first home with Derek's help - he was excellent. Knowledgeable, thorough, proactive, easygoing, responsive, and with plenty of stories to share. He knows the Pasadena area extremely well, and in our case knew all the things to watch out for when buying an older home (like updating the gas valve to an earthquake-safe design). If you're worried about anything you're signing, he won't hesitate to hop on video call and walk you through it. He was never directive, but always had relevant and good advice. And if you need recommendations on a contractor to fix up this or that after closing, Derek's probably got a guy. read less

I was recently in LA house hunting. My husband and I are moving from London to LA because of our jobs. A colleague put me in touch with Derek, and it made all the difference in the world. He is a very professional realtor, who knows South Pasadena very well.... read moreI was recently in LA house hunting. My husband and I are moving from London to LA because of our jobs. A colleague put me in touch with Derek, and it made all the difference in the world. He is a very professional realtor, who knows South Pasadena very well. He immediately knows what a house lacks or its best points. He took me around to visit several apartments and houses, since I was in LA just for a few days and without a car. He was kind and attentive. I highly recommend his services! read less

Derek handled three transactions for our family in the past 18 months and we couldn’t be more grateful for his skill and expertise! About a year and a half ago, we met Derek while in search of our first home in South Pasadena. He patiently guided us through... read moreDerek handled three transactions for our family in the past 18 months and we couldn’t be more grateful for his skill and expertise! About a year and a half ago, we met Derek while in search of our first home in South Pasadena. He patiently guided us through the first-time home buying process and helped us purchase a home that (against all odds in this market) was below market price. Derek never pushed us to make offers beyond our comfort level and had great market insight. As the red hot market evolved over the past year, we made a decision to sell our home and upgrade. Derek represented us in the sale, which resulted in an outcome that far exceeded our expectations and never would have expected. He brought in excellent talent to stage, photograph and market the property and had great recommendations for painters and handy people for fixing up/making improvements to sell the property. Derek held several open houses and took endless phone calls from us to help navigate the process. At the same time, Derek helped us purchase our second South Pasadena home, which we hope will be our “forever” home. He recommended a contractor, inspectors and other experts to check out the property and help us make sure the property was structurally sound. With Derek’s guidance, we were able to make a winning bid on a home that we love, and, even in the current environment, we don’t believe we overpaid. In short, Derek has been our South Pasadena real estate guru. He has incredibly deep knowledge of this market. We can’t imagine another agent that would have worked as tirelessly on our behalf or enabled us to secure three results that far exceeded our expectations. read less

Derek is an angel! Extremely communicative and personable and has an eye on all the best spots.