We have worked with Dhari for 13 years since moving to Southern California. She helped us buy our first house in La Canada. Her experience and knowledge of the market helped to secure our home during a very competitive time. Since then she has helped our family with two additional purchases in the LA area. These have been seamless transactions and it was due to Dhari’s professional and detail oriented guidance.— Grace Yuen
Dhari has helped us with 3 real estate transactions: the selling of our old house, the purchasing of our current home and most recently, the purchasing of a condo for our daughter. Her professionalism, integrity, conscientiousness and knowledge of the market are unmatched. I cannot recommend her highly enough!— Jane Abascal
Dhari was a pleasure to work with for the sale of our property. She is very knowledgeable about the Altadena area particularly after the devastating fire. We depended on her advice and negotiations to get us to a successful sale at the price we wanted. We would certainly call on Dhari again if the need arises. — Cindy Carlburg
Extremely helpful throughout the entire process of buying our new home. Felt very confident in her skills and trustworthiness thereby reducing any unnecessary stress. — Went Brown
Dhari is known in Altadena as being the town’s best real estate agent. For good reason. She commands total respect with buyers and sellers as being extraordinarily knowledgeable in all areas of the business. She is very hard working and communicative. More importantly, she is also honest in everything she does. I have known Dhari for about 25 years and have watched her in action in a wide variety of circumstances. She is a delight to be a business colleague. We would not hesitate for a moment to use Dhari’s services again. — omavanpelt
To say Dhari Thein is an incredible real estate agent only scratches the surface of her awesomeness. Agent. Advocate. Expert. Confidant. Negotiator. All around great person… Dhari is all these things and so much more. When our family decided to move eastward (from the UCLA area), Dhari was recommended to us by two different families, and we instantly understood why they loved working with her. She’s authentic, experienced, thorough, honest, fun, funny-- And she won’t stop working / looking until you find your new home. Buying a house is a process that takes time, patience and expertise to navigate… And Dhari is there with you, right by your side every step of the way. Without her, we never would’ve found our new home in Eagle Rock. And though we plan on never moving again-- If we do, she’s the first and only person we’ll call. We simply can’t rave about Dhari enough… She’s truly invaluable. — fallenleaf8
Exceptional Realtor! Dhari Thein Exceeded Our Expectations We had the pleasure of working with Dhari Thein to sell our house in Pasadena, California, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. From start to finish, Dhari demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication that truly set her apart. From our first meeting, Dhari's deep knowledge of the Pasadena real estate market was evident. She provided us with a comprehensive analysis of our home's value, backed by solid data and her extensive experience in the area. Her keen understanding of the local market trends ensured that we priced our home competitively, which ultimately led to a quick and successful sale. Dhari's attention to detail was remarkable. She guided us through every step of the selling process, offering invaluable advice on how to stage our home to appeal to potential buyers. Her recommendations were spot-on, and we received numerous compliments on how beautifully our home was presented. Communication was another area where Dhari truly shined. She was always available to answer our questions, provide updates, and address any concerns we had along the way. Her responsiveness and transparency gave us complete confidence that we were in capable hands. When it came time to negotiate, Dhari was a true advocate for us. She skillfully navigated the offers we received and worked tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome. Thanks to her expertise, we sold our home quickly and for a price that exceeded our expectations. Beyond her professional abilities, Dhari is simply a wonderful person to work with. Her warmth, integrity, and genuine care for her clients made the entire process not only smooth but also enjoyable. We felt supported every step of the way, and her positive energy was contagious. If you're looking to sell your home in Pasadena, we wholeheartedly recommend Dhari Thein. She is a top-notch realtor who goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in this journey, and we are incredibly grateful for all that she did for us. Thank you, Dhari, for making our home-selling experience such a success! — paosterhout
Our experience with Dhari was as magical as the property she helped us sell. The communication between us flowed beautifully. She listened to our needs and guided us through each step of the process. From the visual presentations for marketing to the closing we were thrilled… There’s no one better in the San Gabriels to work with, she’s simply the best. — Robin Morrow Cohen
I highly recommend Dhari Thein for her outstanding real estate professionalism and her unwavering commitment to her clients. Dhari is a trustworthy advocate for her clients, as she skillfully navigates the complexities of real estate transactions. With her keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of what it takes to showcase a property in the best possible light, she is an invaluable asset to any buyer or seller. Dhari’s excellent communication skills and responsiveness make the real estate process smooth and stress-free for all parties involved. Dhari is an exceptional real estate agent, and I am certain that anyone who works with her will have an experience that is both smooth and successful. — paigedsal
Dhari came to us recommended by a trusted friend. It was very easy to work with her, she was very knowledgeable of the market, offered excellent advise, helped guide us in preparing the property for sale. During the whole process she was very responsive and was quick to engage us when answers were needed. She made what could have been a stressful process easy. — daves318
Working with Dhari was a fantastic experience. Her overall knowledge of the area, market, and process was fantastic. Her recommendations and strategies secured us a final sale well above asking. Dhari is highly recommended. — l. Fassi
Dhari is grace under fire in every part of a transaction! She excelled even while being down with covid during my sale!!!!!! As with any contingency there were a few “ hold your breath” moments but Dhari and her great team made it all happen! The entire transaction would not have happened without her! — Christine91384
It was a pleasure working with Dhari to sell our home. Her knowledge of our area and surrounding neighborhoods was valuable throughout the entire process; suggesting pre-sale preparations and vendors, setting a realistic listing price (challenging in today’s market and our foothill location), assisting with inspections and getting us through closing. Dhari and her team were responsive to our requests and inquiries from prospective agents. — DeboraHJm20009
Dhari is the consummate professional. She guided us through the entire process of preparing our family home for sale, answering countless questions, explaining best practices, advertising in the most effective manner, and updating us throughout the escrow. We cannot express our appreciation enough and HIGHLY recommend her as a real estate agent. — kmfinigan3
Working with Dhari was a wonderful experience! She not only made us feel taken care of throughout the process, she made sure we understood all of the potential scenarios and feel at ease with them. Her connections and credibility in the industry made both our sale and our purchase seamless and smooth. She was available day and night to answer any and all questions we had (sorry, they were plentiful) and she did it with a smile and with care. We knew we could count on her honesty and transparency when it came to the list price and value of our purchase. We ended up selling for EXACTLY what she told us she hoped we would from day 1, which was well over ask. Having her by our side made it possible to not only get the best price for our sale and our purchase, but to feel calm through a potentially very stressful process. Thank you, Dhari and Jess - we just adore you and our new home you found for us! — A. Wise72
Dhari is truly one of the best! We first worked with her back in 2015 when my husband and I were looking for our first home. We randomly met Dhari at an open house. We knew right away we trusted her and she didn’t disappoint. Dhari is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the Altadena/Pasadena area. She was always honest and never rushed us into a home that wasn’t right for us. We loved our first home so much. It was a great place in a great location. Fast forward to 2020 when we started looking for a bigger home for our growing family. Dhari went above and beyond helping us find the perfect home. It took almost 2 years thanks to the craziness of the real estate at that point but again, Dhari always gave us her most honest opinion of every home we looked at. She then helped us sell our first home and her negotiating wisdom got us top dollar for our home. If we ever sell our current home, I can’t imagine using anyone else. We’ve been truly spoiled with Dhari and we recommend her to everyone we know!
Dhari was, simply put, the best real estate agent we've ever worked with! She is knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful, and her expertise is unparalleled. We would work with her again in an instant! She was always on top of communication, is an excellent negotiator, and helped us navigate the market with expertise. — Kelly B Shriver
Dhari was great throughout the entire selling process. This was a first time experience for me so I knew absolutely nothing. She walked me through every step along the way and made the entire process very easy. I would certainly recommend her to anyone looking to make a Real Estate transaction.
Dhari knew the house-selling process from beginning to end and, as a long-time resident, she really knew Altadena. Strong expertise and intimate knowledge in in both of these areas were essential to our success. She was the expert in everything I needed to know and do and I followed her lead throughout the process. She was confident and articulate and gave me solid reasons for each step or decision. This made the process as painless as possible and pretty seamless. She was always willing to explain and answer my questions. We had a very successful realtor-client relationship, plus Dhari was interesting and fun to talk to! — Caroline Abdala60
Dhari worked closely with us although we live 400 miles away from the property sold. She was very helpful in guiding us with the items we needed to update in the home. She was always willing to meet with contractors when we were not available. She was very quick to return our calls and e-mails. Her knowledge of the Real Estate market and sale process was very impressive. During negotiations with the buyer, she was excellent. The sale of our home went very smoothly because of Dhari’s efforts. Our overall experience with Dhari and Podley Properties was excellent. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the area who wanted to sell their home.
—The Mayhew Family
From our first meeting Dhari demonstrated her expertise in marketing and merchandising real estate. She made an excellent recommendation on pricing that produced results above the asking price. She had an excellent partner that did a great job in staging the house for photography and showings of the property.
Dhari is immediately responsive as well as available to help with the details. She provided clear explanations on every document that needed to be signed, and offered helpful suggestions.
Dhari was available to help with any task that needed to be completed to prepare, sell, and move from the house. It was a pleasure to work with her.
—The Conley Trust
After the bust of the housing market I was disgusted with the housing industry and highly suspicious of all individuals working in it, but Dhari showed me the huge value of working with an extremely knowledgeable agent who can find you the house of your dreams, and save you lots of time and MONEY!
—Posted by Calum Chisholm on 02/12/2012
Dhari Thein was an amazing asset in our recent relocation from Oxford, England to the Pasadena, California area. Dhari was recommended by a friend of a colleague so I checked out her website, along with a couple of other realtors, read her reviews and was sold! We never once regretted our decision to work with Dhari. While we were stressed out and sleep deprived from the 8 hour jet lag from England, Dhari was always cheerful, encouraging and punctual. She easily translated the new real estate jargon into words we could understand, pointed out possible concerns and benefits of the various homes and locations and kept us moving in the right direction. It took us 9 months from first meeting to find and close on the right house but Dhari listened to our wants and worked within those parameters. She never pushed us to make a rash decision, encouraged us to buy well within our means and had first rate contacts for all those various things you need when closing on and setting up a house in a new place. My teenage kids nicknamed her the “Nang Ninja Realtor” (nang ninja roughly translates “awe inspiring, worthy of props” in British slang); she really was cool under pressure and exudes a willingness and ability to overcome obstacles in buying and selling houses.
—Posted by Sherry B on 02/03/2012
We worked with Dhari in buying a property and also in renting our previous home. She is simply amazing! She has incredible insight and taste, responds quickly, and works way beyond what we would have expected. She is an absolute wealth of great information. Importantly, she always had our best interest in mind. She is a first class realtor and person and we were so fortunate to have found her. We have bought and sold many homes and she is by far the best person that we have ever worked with. She is the person to go to if you want to buy or sell your home.
—Katie 78
I have been looking for property a long time and Dhari has been available and so knowledgeable about real estate in general. She is smart, happy and cheerful. I have worked with other agents and not one of them compares. If you want a really positive experience looking for a home or business property, trust me, this is the lady to see.
Alice McIntosh
I write this review as I sit cozy in my sweet little home, my first, for which Dhari Thein was our masterful agent. To all friends, acquaintances and strangers, you should know that Dhari is the House Whisperer. When she walks into a home with you for a viewing, she is the medium between your heart’s desire and the soul of the home. She’ll tell you early on in the process, “When it feels like home, that’s the one for you.” Her number one priority is to make a happy match for you, and she won’t be satisfied – and won’t let you settle – until you own the keys to THE PERFECT HOUSE FOR YOU.
Dhari is completely on top of all the arcane, ever-evolving legalities and procedures in the realty business, and she was a patient hand-holder for us first-time buyers, from start to finish. She is also extremely thorough and responsive – nothing slips by her. We had a very difficult escrow, with many odd twists and turns, but she was our heroic advocate throughout, fighting for us all the way. No issue was too insignificant, esoteric or challenging for her to champion. And in spite of all the difficulties (any other agent would have abandoned us, I’m certain ), her upbeat, energetic attitude remained unflappable. Dhari is just plain good people to be around, the kind of person you hope to have for a neighbor when you move into your dream home.
—Erica Rolufs
Dhari has assisted me with my real estate needs for many years. She is a terrific resource, knowledgable, personable, and an incredibly hard-worker. Most recently she sold my home in Altadena. Dhari was thorough and helpful throughout the process which can be very stressful. Dhari always impresses me with her attention to detail from her staging suggestions and marketing strategies to the sumptuous spreads she puts on for a brokers’ open. Most importantly, Dhari’s research and knowledge enable us to price our house appropriately. Upon accepting an offer, Dhari continued to assist us in the escrow process until closing. She is a gem!
—Posted by Extremely Satisfied on 01/21/2012
Dhari Thein was able to sell our house in a transitional neighborhood in less than 2 weeks in a down market year. Her print and website were beyond amazing. Many of our friends jokingly asked us “whose house is that” after visiting the website because it had never looks so good. Dhari really understands the selling process and made sure the paperwork process went smoothly. She also worked hard for our listing to show up on Zillow when it wasn’t automatically picked up by Zillow from MLS. We had two open houses with nearly 200 visitors.
We interviewed a few other agents whose strategy was to price our house higher and hope the right buyer would come along. Dhari’s strategy was to price it aggressively so that we don’t chase the market price down. The idea was that if we priced it low enough, we might create a bidding war in the process. While we didn’t get the bidding war, we most certainly didn’t sit on the market for months, risking additional drops in housing prices. If you want to sell your house NOW, you should interview Dhari. We have already recommended Dhari to others with confidence.
—Posted by mihm13 on 01/19/2012
Dhari was extremely helpful in our endeavor to sell our condo. She was thoroughly prepared, did a tremendous job on advertising and helped us get a very fair price in a down market. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
Exceptional agent. I’ve worked with a number of agents and Dhari is the best by far. Her knowledge of the area, attention to detail, and negotiating skills are the best. She is honest with the client even if it means a lost sale. She got the best price on the house we sold and gave us excellent advice on the one we purchased.
—Dave Thein
I have purchased and sold homes all over the US and I can honestly say that Dhari was by far the best agent I’ve ever had. To sell my California home in a down market within three days of listing was remarkable; I believe it had everything to do with her prep work before it hit the market. I would recommend Dhari without hesitation, she is the best!!
—Posted by southerncheers on 07/29/2011
Dhari has been phenomenal. Her knowledge and expertise in the entire real estate process is exceptional. She helped us through a transaction and made us feel confident in moving forward. She answered all of our questions and provided additional information that we didn’t even know we needed at the time! She is prompt, thorough, and an expert in her field. We would highly recommend her services
—Posted by Priscilla J. Nelson on 07/20/2011
Dhari’s knowledge of every section, street, and block of Pasadena is unparalleled. We would not have found our house without her. Her longtime connections in the real estate community in the area mean that each and every available property is on her radar. If the house for you is out there, she will find it. She is also extremely patient and not judgmental looking at home after home (we looked at over 30!) to find the right place for you.
—Posted by johnk711 on 07/19/2011
Dhari is, in our opinion, unrivaled. She sold our house for us, and her marketing, PR and networking skills are truly amazing. And for buying, she tracks down every opportunity and is a tough negotiator. Plus, she’s just a very friendly, fun and lively person to deal with. We are big fans.
—Posted by chrisdhorn on 07/19/2011
Dhari Thein is one of the most outstaning realtors I have ever met. She devotes herself to her clients. Her promotion for the recent sale of our townhouse in Pasadena, CA, resulted in a sale in 5 days at full listing price, which is unheard of right now in California. She is the best and I recommend her highly.
—Posted by Mary Firestone on 07/18/201
For our first meeting Dhari arrived with a comprehensive overview of the market. Once I retained her through an exclusive listing agreement she diligently and methodically marketed my house, including staging. Within a week I had a full price offer. We closed an all-cash, above asking deal within 30 days of hitting the market. She managed the process brilliantly. Without doubt, I would hire her again.
—Posted by BobConley2000 on 07/18/2011
My husband and I loved working with Dhari. She was extremely patient and knowledgeable. Selling a house can be very stressful but she really helped make it painless.
Dhari made it possible for us to make an offer successfully because she is so knowledgeable about real estate in Pasadena. She is the best!
—Mary and Fred F.
Dhari understood exactly what we were looking for and didn’t waste our time on houses she had not already previewed or thought wouldn’t fit our needs. She was never pushy, always positive, and was our advocate.
—Ron and Cathy T.
Dhari always made time for me, no matter how large or small my questions. She was quick with recommendations for people and services I had no prior knowledge of. A great person. She won my bid for me.
—Marilynn H.
We found Dhari exceptional in every respect—competent, reliable and personable. She gave immediate and thorough follow-up on all requests. She is an asset to any realty firm.
—Barbara and John J.
Dhari was a complete delight. I had no hesitation in trusting her. She was professional and beyond dedicated. She is a credit to the business. She really listens to what her clients are looking for. She was honest and had great integrity.
—Rosemary H.
Dear Dhari,
We would like to commend you on the outstanding job you did to find us a home in Southern California and get us relocated and moved.
My wife Dao and I were facing a terrifying move from Central Florida to L.A. Thank goodness a friend from work gave me your phone number! You assessed our needs and began by emailing us many suitable properties to let us know the types of homes available in our price range.
When we came out here in February, you basically cleared your schedule for us during the 3 days that we had available to locate and make an offer on a home. Remember that whirlwind tour? Something like 30 houses in 2 days? You were very knowledgeable about the area, investment suitability, convenience of locations, property values, available resources and many other items that a family needs to know before purchasing a home. What’s best is that you found us the perfect home in the perfect location for the best price.
When we decided what property we wanted you were right there helping us with the decision and telling us all the pros and cons. Your advice was absolutely essential and extremely helpful. You were always available for questions and always responded quickly to my calls.
You were present at the inspection and your advice was very helpful. Before closing, you helped us make certain that we had all the necessary paperwork completed and all the tasks necessary.
You figuratively held my and Dao’s hands’ throughout what could have been a very painful process, and for all of this we are very grateful for all you did for us. We just love our home in Altadena and our new life here in Southern California.
Warmly, Sincerely and Gratefully,
Tony and Dao H.
