REVIEWS
Corona del Mar
Nicole helped find me a great house in Shore Cliffs near the beach that I just love. Her help in management of the transaction and negotiation skills were great.
After the closing I utilized Nicole's experience as an Interior Designer on the full house and was happy getting in my lovely home by the Holidays.
She is kind and professional and I highly recommend her for your real estate and interior design needs.
Paul Fleming
Founder Flemings, PF Chang's &
Paul Martins American Grill.
Rancho Mirage
I want you to know how much I LOVE my place. I've gotten more time to live in it and I love to come home and to show it off.
I had 23 people over for Mother's Day and everyone was oohing and ahhing.
It's all because of you and I just want to Thank you again.
Alin Wall
Partner, Armanino LLP
Irvine Terrace
Thank you for exceptional design and experience.
Steve M.
Las Ventanas, Mexico
As a U.S. based developer looking to introduce a new paradigm into an undeveloped market in Mexico, Waterfront Villages carefully selected an important group of providers to offer a new level of quality and sophistication for discriminating buyers of luxury second-homes from the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Designed Living International (DLI) completely furnished our model home quickly grasping the complexities associated with presenting a high-end product in a difficult environment to demanding buyers. They continually demonstrated a readiness to go beyond any contractual agreement to meet our need and "fill in the gaps" in a timely, efficient manor and very importantly, within budget.
Equally important to us, Nicole Collins-Donovan design vision and performance in supporting our efforts to ensure Las Ventanas maintained its high-end look and feel throughout. DLI actively participated in supporting our sales and marketing efforts and we have been impressed with their dedication and performance which expanded the original scope of work beyond our original expectations.
We are confident in our decision to trust DLI not only as an ongoing service provider and partner for Las Ventanas and our future developments throughout Mexico and the U.S.- but as an important value contributor to ensure that our signature development always display the quality workmanship our customers have come to know us for.
We are please, to issue this letter of recommendation to Nicole Collins-Donovan and Designed Living International.
Stephen J. Erklens
Proyecto Las Ventanas S.de R.L.
A Waterfront Villages Community
Indian Wells
From the space plan, color scheme and artwork my home has that relaxed feeling I was looking for.
James D.
Laguna Beach
Nicole amazed us by understanding and executing our vibe with out ever meeting in person. Fast and on budget. We will absolutely hire her again for our next home.
Taylor B.
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole was very responsive. We started viewing properties right away. She lives in the area and was very knowledgeable about Irvine based on our needs.
Kitt Williams-Miller
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole sold two properties for me in a very tough market. Both properties were sold within the range wanted and Nicole was especially helpful in advising the realities of the market place. I am happy to recommend Nicole and expect to use her again.
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole was wonderful to work with in the sale of our home in Corona Del Mar. She never left me in the dark as to where we were in the process of things and her response time, if she didn't pick up the phone right away was always shortly after I'd left a message. Being someone who has been in the mortgage industry for 30 years, I know how crucial it is to find the right realtor and have worked with many over the years. It is rare to find someone who is not only patient and kind but who also has your best interest 100% on the top of their mind. This is Nicole! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sale their home.
B.C. Rocca
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole Donovan represented us as buyers of a home in Corona del Mar. Nicole worked hard to speed up the CLO date and get all contingencies removed in a timely fashion. We were so impressed with Nicole we hired her to find a tenant for a residential property. Nicole did an exceptional job qualifying potential tenants . She was able to identify a troublesome, needy tenant and advised us that this would not be in our best interests. We are comforted knowing she cares so much and she found us a wonderful family to lease the property.
Bill Adams
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole did a wonderful job finding a home for me and my little girls here in Corona Del Mar. It's absolutely perfect and we couldn't be happier. Thanks for getting the deal done for us! ~
Jeffrey C.
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole Collins was very informative with market updates and absorption rates in Orange County... especially the coastal communities of Corona del Mar. I feel confident that Nicole's expertise will help me find the home of my desired needs as we continue our research together. Nicole is always smiling and hardworking and is a pleasure to work with.
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole did a fabulous job selling my property quickly and efficiently. Her design background is crucial in the staging of the home. She was able to procure the buyer and get me 100k over asking. She is a delightful person.
Mark Shaffer
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole Donovans knowledge of the local markets and school districts have made me assured I am working with the right real estate agent for me and my family.I have referred clients to Nicole and will continue to do so because I know she will take excellent care of them.
Brandi Lampe
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole is very knowledgeable about Newport Beach and surrounding areas. The research she provides prior to a house-hunting trip makes the time spent very productive and allows a buyer to cover a lot of ground and see several homes and areas. Knowing that Nicole is a resident in Newport Beach gives her the credibility an out of area agent would not possess. Nicole is very professional and quite knowledgeable about the housing market in Orange County. She is very responsive and wonderful at finding answers to all questions. I would highly recommend her as a buyer agent or listing agent.
Dana C.
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole did an outstanding job on selling two properties that we had - one in Newport Beach, the other in Irvine. She was conscientious about every detail and working with her was a sheer pleasure. I could not recommend her more highly!
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole sold my Corona del mar home in 2 day’s and got a backup offer at full asking price. Nicole staged the home with me, and was so giving with her time.It was a pleasure to work with her, and I am now working with her to find a new home.
Jennifer Sims
Zillow
Highly likely to recommend
Nicole sold two properties for me in a very tough market. Both properties were sold within the range wanted and Nicole was especially helpful in advising the realities of the market place. I am happy to recommend Nicole and expect to use her again