Donna De Rubeis, Santa Clarita Real Estate Expert

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Donna De Rubeis, REALTOR®

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Highly Likely to Recommend 5 Star Review
Local Knowledge *****
Process Expertise *****
Responsiveness *****
Negotiation Skills *****
When I bought my house back in 2011, I chose Donna to represent me. When I recently decided to sell my house, I knew I wanted Donna to represent me again. Throughout the process, Donna was organized and on top of everything that was going on. Her attention to detail is second to none. She made what was a complicated situation relatively simple, explaining everything and walking me through the whole process every step of the way. I would highly recommend Donna to anyone.
Canyon Country

Name: James Brunelle
Donna De Rubeis is a knowledgeable, professional and very helpful agent. She tells you what has to be done, including paperwork and answers any and all questions. If she does not know, she will find out. I found her friendly, outgoing and helpful.
Donna is a strong negotiator and worked diligently to get my property sold at the highest possible price during a declining market. I could not have sold my house without her support.
I highly recommend her to anyone.

Mission Hills, CA

Name: Linda Hunt
Highly likely to recommend
5 Star Review

Sold a Single Family home in 2022 in Santa Clarita, CA.
Local knowledge *****
Process expertise*****
Responsiveness*****
Negotiation skills*****

When we decided to sell our home of 35 years we knew we wanted Donna to represent us. She was our son's realtor a few years ago when he was buying a home when the market was crazy with short sales. We were impressed with her professionalism navigating through the difficult paperwork and made the process easy for him. So when the time came for us to sell we did not hesitate to call Donna to represent us. Again she made it easy for us in another crazy market. She went above and beyond what other realtors would do for their clients. She took the time to go over the paperwork in detail and answered any questions or concerns we had without rushing us. She knew who to call when we needed things repaired quickly. Donna was extremely organized with all the paperwork to get the home listed, with the open house, with the offers coming in and asking questions of the potential buyers agents and the paperwork when we were in escrow. When we were in the process of choosing an offer Donna went over each one with us but emphasized that it was our decision. Once we chose an offer Donna kept on top of paperwork from the buyers agent who was not necessarily forthcoming in a timely manner. Donna told us up front that ultimately everything was our decision because it was our home and she worked for us. She respected our decisions and offered any advice if we asked for her professional opinion which we did a lot because she is up to date on all the changes and red tape and the little and big things that comes with both sides of buying and selling a home. And she really listened to us. We would totally recommend Donna De Rubeis to anyone who is selling or buying a home.

Canyon Country

Name: Cathy and Fred Brunelle
Donna, it was my pleasure working with you. You did a phenomenal job, your professionalism and communication is something that is rare in our business.

Name: E.J. Hawkins, agent - Orion Real Estate
On a scale of 1-5
Local knowledge-5
Process expertise-6*
Responsiveness-5
Negotiation skills-5

My experience with Donna for anybody listing or selling a house - You need to grab a hold of Donna as soon as possible. She was the best representative I’ve ever had in any real estate transaction! She was extremely knowledgeable, very experienced, professional, patient and worked hard to get me the best price and the best closing. She went over every question in the contract and thoroughly explained it. It was such a pleasure - it was like having a real estate attorney proofreading the contract & counter offers for me. It took all the stress out of the complete transaction and made the buying and selling the most pleasurable I’ve ever experienced.

We need more realtors like Donna De Rubeis in Valencia - a total package and a pro at what she does.
She’s a real and true 5 star ***** realtor!
Donna I thank you again,

Charlie Russo

Name: Charles Russo
This was my third time working with Donna. I have enjoyed having her as my realtor each time that I needed to buy or sell a property. She knows the ins and outs of real estate and is so informative. I feel like I can ask her anything and she will know the answer and if not then she will find out ASAP. She is very professional and has her client’s best interests in mind. My husband and I are so grateful to have worked with her throughout the years.

Valencia/Saugus

Source: Realtor.com

Name: Kristel C.
When my mom passed suddenly, I needed to sell her home from her trust. Since I did not live in that city, I was compelled to place the transaction under the complete control of a REALTOR. Donna proved the best possible choice and I have never regretted it. What I got was comprehensive professionalism, professional staging, a prompt trouble free sale at the highest recorded price in the area! Donna is terrific-PERIOD.

Anthony D.
Lancaster

Name: Anthony D.
If you're looking for a professional realtor that takes pride in what she does, look no further!. Donna De Rubeis leaves no stone unturned and will make sure your transaction goes smoothly from start to finish.

Antelope Valley

Name: Review from Zillow.com
We would absolutely and highly recommend Donna De Rubeis. Donna is an extremely knowledgeable and hardworking realtor. She has unending patience and explains every part of the process fully and clearly. Her experience and expertise are outstanding and she is a lovely and honest person. You will be hard pressed to find a better realtor!

Valencia

Name: John and jamie O'Keefe
Couldn't have asked for more with Donna as our Realtor. She is on top of her profession and always looks out for her client's best interest. If you are in need of a realtor, look no further and contact Donna De Rubeis today! You will not be disappointed"

Palmdale

Name: Steven D.
Listen to this lady, she knows what she's talking about and WILL NOT STEER YOU WRONG! .... one of the few realtors that knows what she's doing!!

West Palmdale

Name:
Donna was absolutely amazing to work with! She was always so well prepared and always brought information about the neighborhood and the home itself each time we went to look at a home. It was our first time buying so she was always very thorough about explaining everything to us and made sure we understood everything that was going on and that we felt comfortable. She was amazing to work with and I would recommend her to anybody! She definitely knows what she’s doing!

Name: Taylor and Brandon
For Natalie and I this was our first home buying experience. As a buyer having never gone through the home buying process before we had many choices to make and one of those was choosing a realtor. When I called Donna to discussed our loan and what we were looking for in a home, she instantly went to work. It quickly became obvious that we didn't just pick a realtor we chose the right realtor. She found houses within our guidelines, scheduled showings and was always the first to the properties. Now as my family and I settle into our home I look back at the buying process and truly appreciate the support and guidance we received from Donna from start to finish. Commitment, Diligence, Ethics, Integrity! That's Donna

Palmdale

Name: Ryan and Natalie
Donna is excellent as a realtor. She has helped my three sons and their extended families with buying and selling their homes. We have used her for 14 years, when I was her first client selling my mothers home. I recommend her to everyone I know that has been considering buying and/ or selling. Donna is very through and helpful. She stays on it every step of the way and keeps you informed. I highly recommend Donna.

Santa Clarita Valley

Name: Janet Evans
.. choosing Donna was a priceless decision ...she was in constant communication ...she helped us feel very comfortable about the process

While living in Utah, I needed to sell my parents’ house from within a trust. Referred to Donna, she advised all the next steps including personally staging the property for maximum appeal.

She was also in constant communication with escrow, the title company and negotiations with the buyer’s realtor and the many others involved. She was great with explaining the entire process and with most of the family out of state, she sent all documents electronically.
We are very grateful for Donna, she is a great realtor, never leaving us waiting for answers.

Choosing Donna as our realtor was a priceless decision for us, without whom, the process would have been more stressful, time consuming, and confusing. Thank you, Donna, for being such a great realtor and person, we are all very grateful.

Valencia

Name: Kristel Christensen
Donna was terrific in selling my condo!!! She is very professional and makes you feel at ease right from the start. Knowledgeable, personable and a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Donna!!! I sold a house but gained a friend.

Canyon Country

Name: Quentin C.
...she has extensive knowledge of the real estate process
... Donna also communicated and explained everything in detail
... after a few days on the market we received several offers
... she's quick and extremely intelligent

In 2016 we decided to sell our Town home and purchase a single family home. The market was high so we knew would probably get a good price for our home but we would be stretching our budget on a new home. Donna helped us purchase our town home 8 years prior. She has extensive knowledge of the real estate process and of the Santa Clarita area. Donna took great care of our needs, had the most beautiful photographs and 360 degree photos done, she also communicated everything so we knew what to expect. There were so many options of what we could do and Donna carefully explains everything in detail. After just a few days on the market we received several offers, one in particular stood out, it was $7k above asking. Donna negotiated it so that the buyer would have to pay $7k cash if the house didn't appraise for that, which it didn't and I'm so glad she put this in the contract because we would never have known. She's quick and extremely intelligent, meeting the needs of her clients and never pushy!

Saugus

Name: Megan and Jeff E.
To sell a house is not an easy thing. The paperwork is a big amount and is still very much in my mind. There is ONE thing that has to be RIGHT - an able real estate agent - I found that in Donna De Rubeis. With her knowledge and endeavor I was VERY satisfied and sold my house without complications.

Castaic

Name: Harry Lindeman
Donna,
Words can not express our gratitude to you and your mad agency skills.
You will always be known a the captain that steered two ships! - Successfully no less.
Your professionalism and personality were perfect for us - may we be in each others lives for many years to come.

The Harrahs
Valencia/Castaic

Name: Terri and James Harrah
Take it from me, I have used Donna for both the purchase and the sale of my town home and have been extremely satisfied with her service. She gives 110% and goes above and beyond her duties. Donna takes her job seriously and will review every paper, detail, and service for the closure of your sale/purchase. I just wish I could bring her to Washington with me for when I'm ready to purchase my retirement home.

Donna you are the best!

Thank You
Peggy

Saugus

Name: Peggy H.
...she displayed a significant degree of integrity ...she kept us well informed and always made herself available
...our experience began as an agent/client relationship and closed escrow as acquiring a new friend
... a job well done by a truly wonderful person

Our experience working with Donna De Rubeis as our realtor has been special. Our first meeting began by her stating, “I work for you.” That statement made us very comfortable and invoked a trust that grew with every interaction we had going forward.

Donna’s professionalism and attention to details throughout the entire listing/selling process was very much appreciated and a credit to her commitment to perform at a high level.
Thank you, Donna, for making our selling experience a memorable one that we will never forget.

Warm Regards,
Mike & Glenda

Canyon Country/Saugus

Name: Glenda S. and Mike B.
I had the pleasure of working with Donna on a purchase transaction where I represented the buyer, and she, the seller. Our transaction closed in Feb 2014. Donna has proven herself to be the consummate professional when it comes to Santa Clarita real estate. She went above and beyond to help our transaction come to a satisfactory close, where both of our clients were able to achieve their goals. When there was a bump in the road, Donna was there to take action. I appreciate you, Donna! Looking forward to another successful escrow in the future. - Robert Mickalson, Realtor, Realty Executives Valencia

Saugus

Name: Robert Mickalson - Realtor, Realty Executives Valencia
... a friend offered a referral for Donna ... were it not for the sustained focus, expertise, negotiations and endless energy from Donna, our dream may not have been realized We made the decision to buy but starting online was so overwhelming. A friend referred Donna who put us at ease; no pressure, only patience and practical information. She assessed our desires for a ‘dream home” and were amazed at how efficient Donna made our search. She warned that this transaction would be challenging, as a short sale with two lenders! Immediately mapping a strategy and honestly preparing us for what would prove to be a long and often frustrating process, were it not for the sustained focus, expertise, negotiations and endless energy from Donna, our dream may not have been realized. Words cannot express the gratitude my husband and I have for Donna and recommend her without qualification or reservation. Thank you Donna. We couldn’t have gotten here without you!

Rose and Ernesto Canas
Acton

Name: Rose and Ernesto C.
Matt and I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work! You are AMAZING
and #1 Realtor on our list! Thank you a million times over=)

Sincerely,
Lacie and Matt

Lancaster

Name: Lacie and Matt
Donna was our Guardian Angel guiding us every step of the way... ... Being a former teacher, she really does her homework ... within the first week we received full asking price ...her sense of humor, her professionalism, her kindness ... her knowledge and ability to work well with other realtors enabled us to be in our "Dream Home." Updated with her daily phone calls and e-mails, our home sold within the first week its listing at full asking price. Since our new home was not ready, she was able to negotiate a rent back from the new owners. Donna coordinated all of it making us feel as if we were her only clients. Due to her marketing, knowledge, ability to work well with other Realtors, we are in our "Dream Home." Donna, we miss your daily phone calls. We Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.

I wonder if Allstate Insurance Company would mind if we borrowed their Catch Phrase. "You're in good hands with Donna".

Forever Grateful,

Teri and Larry Wilson

Canyon Country/Saugus

Name: Teri and Larry W.
___...Donna knew what to do every step of the way to make sure everything happened when it needed to happen
...She made the whole experience relatively simple and straightforward

My family and I have known Donna for a long time, so when I was ready to buy a house, I scheduled a meeting. From that moment to handing me the keys, she explained every step of the process.

My situation involved a rather complicated short sale involving two lenders ultimately requiring a lot of things that needed to happen quickly and in a particular order. Donna knew what to do, working with the listing agent and escrow company, explaining everything very clearly.

A short sale process can be very complicated. She made it relatively straightforward when it could have otherwise been very stressful. She is very professional. If you are in the market to buy or sell your home, I highly recommend Donna De Rubeis.

James Brunelle
Canyon Country

Name: James B.
Donna De Rubeis really knows the Santa Clarita Valley! We had a lot of 'musts' for our new home including a main floor bedroom and bath, a sun room, and at least 5 bedrooms. We found the perfect house because of Donna's efforts! She took us to see countless houses, always with an upbeat attitude and a smile. She helped us find a lender and walked us through the process of buying a short-sale property. There is a lot involved in finding and buying a home, and Donna was there every step of the way. She kept us well informed about the buying process and answered all our questions. We could never have done it without Donna!

Haley and Norma Warden
Castaic

Name: Haley and Norma W.
...knowledge, compassion, great communication skills ...guardian of our financial future

It quickly became evident that Donna has enhanced knowledge of the real estate and can translate that knowledge to her clients which is invaluable.
When concluded our transaction, we felt a feeling of both success and loss. Success for having overcome the short sale process while preserving great value in our first home and loss because the woman who had acted as the guardian of our financial future was out of our lives. If you are looking for knowledge, compassion and great communication skills in a real estate agent- use Donna. It is without question that we will use her services again in the future.

David E.
Saugus

Name: David E.
.. I felt her envelop me with her sincerity, commitment and knowledge ... A trusting and honest relationship blossomed and I knew I could confide in Donna completely ..

Whether she read my mind, or brought something to mind, Donna's listening skills and empathy are impressive ...She took me by the hand and walked me down a path that was otherwise dark and unknown and made the journey exciting and memorable, and I can now proudly say that I live in the perfect new home!

Valerie Schneider
Reseda

Name: Valerie S.
...We never failed to be amazed at Donna's wealth of knowledge ...She is very up-to-date on new laws and loan procedures ...We attempted to short sale our home and from the beginning, it was very clear that Donna was keeping our best interest above all other factors ...We will be calling her again whenever we are ready to buy or sell a home.

Sincerely,

Matthew and Brenda Rubin

Valencia

Name: Matthew and Brenda R.
…you're a great communicator ...you made my first home purchase a wonderful experience

Dear Donna, After reading your recommendations, it reminded me of things you said during our journey of purchasing my first home, "Stay cautiously optimistic," and "Never assume anything." I think those two statements speak volumes in the type of services you provided.

You always had an eye out for what was next to come on the market, calling me and making appointments for me to see the next place. Keeping in mind what I was looking for you always had a sharp eye on the latest listings and worked well with my ‘first-time-home-buyer anxiety’ driven changes.
You never assumed anything, and no one would have ever known you were new to servicing a veteran with a VA loan. Current with all the new regulations, I appreciated your attention to detail and absolute professionalism. Through all the ups and downs, you were by my side making my first home purchase a wonderful experience.

Sincerely,

Robert Miles
Canyon Country

Name: Robert M.
You are the only one I would go to when I sell my home.

Name: Peggy and Vegas!
…Donna was exactly who we needed ...She advised that sales agents for new homes represent the builder ...by having her represent us, we maximized our options.

Recently married, we began our search for our first home. She developed a plan including location, property type and critical financing. In a tight credit market, she proved extremely knowledgeable about the latest requirements for various types of loans. Once pre-approved, we shopped with confidence. Donna guided us through every step.

Always mindful that this was our first major investment, she suggested we consider a new home. She represented us on our important first visit, explained all the disclosures, maximized our options and negotiated an addendum to the purchase agreement ensuring a special incentive interest rate! Wow!

Thrilled with our new home, we continue to recommend Donna to all our friends and family knowing that anyone who enlists her assistance will be extremely satisfied.

Valencia

Name: Jessica and Greg D.
...Donna is a great communicator, always cheerful, easy to work with and so tenacious!! ...She went through great lengths to assist us in making our home more marketable.

We wanted to let everyone know what a GREAT real estate agent Donna DeRubeis is!! We both were recently retired and looking forward to spending our “golden years” in our log house in the mountains when the real estate market took a serious downturn. We worried that when the time came to leave Stevenson Ranch, we would be unable to sell our home. But never fear…Donna came to our rescue! We had listed our home with another agent and it didn’t sell…We took it off the market and “casually” tried to sell by owner…Donna saw our “For Sale by Owner” sign and approached us about listing our home. No pressure…When the time was right we listed with her. She is without a doubt a dedicated, hard worker and will always do her best for you! We know she'll continue to provide top notch service to all her future clients.

Sincerely,

Bob and Pat Callahan
Stevenson Ranch

Name: Bob and Pat C.
...she has extensive knowledge of the real estate process
... Donna communicated and explained everything in detail
... after a few days on the market we received several offers

Donna helped us purchase our Town home 8 years ago but with a growing family, we needed to upgrade. Her extensive knowledge of the real estate process and of the SCV served us well. We benefited from the most beautiful photographs of our home and after just a few days on the market we received several offers; one was $7k above asking!
Communicating everything so we knew what to expect, Donna negotiated the deal so that the buyer would have to pay $7k cash if the house failed to appraise. We would never have known about this added protection for us. She's quick and extremely intelligent, meeting the needs of her clients and never pushy!
Sincerely,
Jeff Evans
Saugus

Name: Jeff and Megan E.
...In a most difficult market...Her dedication to our cause kept us going ...developing a perfect strategy ...Donna's attention to detail and hard-charging "can-do" attitude made the difference! ...

We whole-heartedly recommend Donna as the Realtor who sets the standards in her profession!! Well-known in our area, having worked at Pinetree School before going into the real estate profession,we were excited to choose REALTOR, Donna DeRubeis of Realty Executives to help us. Donna responded to our call for help and covered every detail of what was ahead as sellers in a market that was overflowing with sellers. Her dedication to our cause with almost daily phone calls, kept us going forward. Her efforts and constant exploration of all areas of opportunity paid off for us. Donna took the uncertainty of our situation and turned it into a positive experience!!!

Canyon Country

Name: Phil and Jean C.
Every once in awhile you meet someone in a service field who exceeds expectations. A REALTOR® with the utmost of integrity, Donna De Rubeis is the consummate professional. Donna always puts the best interests of her clients first, focusing on achieving their goals and providing attention to every detail. Keeping her clients updated on changing market conditions and about the progress of their transaction, is vitally important to Donna. Communication and education breeds success in any industry and she is committed to both. From my experience, it is with the utmost of confidence that I can recommend Donna’s real estate consultant services, as she truly is “…A Class Above.”

Valencia

Name: Margaret Erangey
I’ve had the opportunity to know and work with Donna when she was a teacher while we were employed at the same school. Donna is very confident, thorough and always goes above & beyond in everything she does. When Donna told me she wanted to go into real estate I knew she would put more than 100% effort into her new career. I recently had her sell my home and I would highly recommend her. She has a pleasant demeanor and works hard to establish and maintain positive relationships with her clients. Donna is a very organized person. She kept me abreast of everything going on in the real estate market as well as advice in selling my home. I strongly recommend Donna as a qualified realtor.

Canyon Country

Name: Janet E.