Alcove Collective

Anything short of EPIC for service and professionalism is not enough. Tara always goes above and beyond what is needed. Her level of proactiveness in a realtor really sets the bar high. I've done a number of transactions, and this is by far the best experience I have ever had. We will definitely use her again in the coming future.

Anything short of EPIC for service and professionalism is not enough. Tara always goes above and beyond what is needed. Her level of proactiveness in a realtor really sets the bar high. I've done a number of transactions, and this is by far the best experience I have ever had. We will definitely use her again in the coming future.

Are there any other realtors than Mike Johnson? Not in our world! Mike’s knowledge, availability and and advice were invaluable. He was realistic, which is a rarity in the OC and got are home sold quickly. His even keeled and lovely . personality were a huge asset and never had any doubts along the way.

One of Paulo's greatest strengths is his ability to stay calm and steady, even when challenges arise. His professionalism, communication, and commitment to his clients make him a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Paulo is an excellent realtor—honestly the best we have ever worked with. After we had been searching for a home in Laguna on our own for a couple of years, we began working with Paulo. We came into town for only two weeks and, due to his preparation, patience, and deep knowledge of the market, we found our dream home among a set of impressive options. He was spot on with his data-driven pricing analysis and led negotiations with total confidence. Once the escrow process started, he provided full concierge-level service—scheduling every inspector, pulling in contractors, and recommending legal and insurance experts. He handled all the heavy lifting, and it was clear we were in the hands of a pro who was looking out for our best interests. Beyond his professionalism, Paulo is a great person and fun to work with. He gave us total peace of mind in making a huge financial decision."

Paulo is an excellent realtor—honestly the best we have ever worked with. After we had been searching for a home in Laguna on our own for a couple of years, we began working with Paulo. We came into town for only two weeks and, due to his preparation, patience, and deep knowledge of the market, we found our dream home among a set of impressive options. He was spot on with his data-driven pricing analysis and led negotiations with total confidence. Once the escrow process started, he provided full concierge-level service—scheduling every inspector, pulling in contractors, and recommending legal and insurance experts. He handled all the heavy lifting, and it was clear we were in the hands of a pro who was looking out for our best interests. Beyond his professionalism, Paulo is a great person and fun to work with. He gave us total peace of mind in making a huge financial decision.

Working with Tara on selling our home was the best decision my wife and I could have ever made. Tara takes the time to understand you as a person and the property she is dealing with. She asked all the right questions and was never afraid to go above and beyond for us. She turned what can be a stressful and daunting experience into one I would do a thousand times over with her at the helm. I highly recommend Tara for the buying or selling of your home. You will thank me later.

Working with Tara on selling our home was the best decision my wife and I could have ever made. Tara takes the time to understand you as a person and the property she is dealing with. She asked all the right questions and was never afraid to go above and beyond for us. She turned what can be a stressful and daunting experience into one I would do a thousand times over with her at the helm. I highly recommend Tara for the buying or selling of your home. You will thank me later.

Working with Tara was such a blessing. She is an incredible realtor. She guided us through every step of selling our home with confidence, knowledge, and so much care. Her attention to detail and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We always felt like we were in the best hands. We’re so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

Working with Tara was such a blessing. She is an incredible realtor. She guided us through every step of selling our home with confidence, knowledge, and so much care. Her attention to detail and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We always felt like we were in the best hands. We’re so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

I worked with Tara on the purchase of home for my mother. She was extremely responsive, and knowledgeable. I completely trusted her when I asked her a question about anything with the contracts and or the process. It made a big difference, knowing that Tara was on my side and helped me through the whole purchasing process. It is clear that she has a lot of experience and knows how to deal with every aspect of purchasing a home. I’m extremely grateful and I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

Mike helped us sell our Father’s house after we inherited it. I couldn’t imagine a better realtor for this difficult experience. Michael was immediate in his responses to my texts, emails and calls. Although I knew he had other clients, I felt like his only one. His whole team worked around the clock to help us sell our dad’s house. I don’t live in the area so they provided for every need I had to get the house ready to sell and through the whole process of inspections and escrow. I only had to visit the house twice. Now that the house is sold, I will miss having Michael in my life. I felt like I was in safe hands and that there was nothing too big for Michael to handle and nothing he hadn’t seen before. You would be lucky to have Michael and his team sell your home.

Mike helped us sell our Father’s house after we inherited it. I couldn’t imagine a better realtor for this difficult experience. Michael was immediate in his responses to my texts and emails and calls, although I knew he had other clients, I felt like his only one. His whole team helped us sell our dad’s house, even though I didn’t live in the area. They provided for every need I had, to get the house ready to sell and through the whole process of inspections and escrow. I only had to visit the house twice. Now that the house is sold, I will miss having Michael in my life. I felt like I was in safe hands and that there was nothing too big for Michael to handle and nothing he hadn’t seen before. You would be lucky to have Michael and his team sell your home.

Mike, Andrew and team are great. Their local knowledge helped us choose the right neighborhood and their experience and market knowledge simplified negotiations and got us a purchase price that we’re pleased with. The team was responsive and professional. We highly recommend without reservation.

The very best real estate experience I have ever had. Mike, Sylvia, Tara, and Andrew, each individually and as a team, embody the true essence and somewhat lost art of luxury real estate. In a place like Laguna, there is so much that goes into the purchase of a home, from location-specific knowledge to significant logistical support during the transaction, and they expertly navigated every aspect for our family. Their attention to detail and full scope of service exceeded my high expectations, as throughout the process they were swift to tackle literally anything that came up. I have tremendous respect for them as individuals and professionals, and I look forward to having them as friends as well. A huge thank you and a sincere endorsement from our family for Alcove Collective/ the Mike Johnson Group.

The very best real estate experience I have ever had. Mike, Sylvia, Tara, and Andrew, each individually and as a team, embody the true essence and somewhat lost art of luxury real estate. In a place like Laguna, there is so much that goes into the purchase of a home, from location-specific knowledge to significant logistical support during the transaction, and they expertly navigated every aspect for our family. Their attention to detail and full scope of service exceeded my high expectations, as throughout the process they were swift to tackle literally anything that came up. I have tremendous respect for them as individuals and professionals, and I look forward to having them as friends as well. A huge thank you and a sincere endorsement from our family for Alcove Collective/ the Mike Johnson Group.

Working with Tara was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her enthusiasm, honesty, and energy were evident in every interaction, and she consistently demonstrated exceptional capability and competence. Tara was highly responsive, communicated clearly, and took the time to truly understand my needs. She carried herself with the utmost professionalism throughout the process, and made what could have been stressful much more seamless and easy. Her dedication, attention to detail, and ability to navigate challenges with ease set her apart from others in the field. I would highly recommend Tara without hesitation and would gladly work with her again in the future. She is not only an extremely skilled real estate professional but also a joy to work with.

Working with Tara was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her enthusiasm, honesty, and energy were evident in every interaction, and she consistently demonstrated exceptional capability and competence. Tara was highly responsive, communicated clearly, and took the time to truly understand my needs. She carried herself with the utmost professionalism throughout the process, and made what could have been stressful much more seamless and easy. Her dedication, attention to detail, and ability to navigate challenges with ease set her apart from others in the field. I would highly recommend Tara without hesitation and would gladly work with her again in the future. She is not only an extremely skilled real estate professional but also a joy to work with.

Paulo is a total ace and anyone would be lucky to have him on their team. I’m a first time homebuyer, and what could have been an overwhelming and confusing process was easy, enjoyable, and incredibly low stress. One of the things I valued most about Paulo was his patience. It took over a year and dozens of showings, but for each home that wasn’t the right ‘fit’, he took notes and tuned in on exactly what I was looking for. The end result; a house that checks every single box, my absolute dream home. I cannot thank Paulo enough and look forward to having him over for coffee to celebrate my new home!

Paulo is a total ace and anyone would be lucky to have him on their team. I’m a first time homebuyer, and what could have been an overwhelming and confusing process was easy, enjoyable, and incredibly low stress. One of the things I valued most about Paulo was his patience. It took over a year and dozens of showings, but for each home that wasn’t the right ‘fit’, he took notes and tuned in on exactly what I was looking for. The end result; a house that checks every single box, my absolute dream home. I cannot thank Paulo enough and look forward to having him over for coffee to celebrate my new home!

Tara was a huge help to us when buying our first home. She immediately built a relationship with the seller's agent, which helped us throughout the negotiation process. Tara was generous with her time, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and did not pressure us in moments of indecision. My husband and I highly recommend working with her!

Paulo is a pro all around. He made the process of selling my mom’s home so darn easy- he arranged the clear out- sprucing up, staging and his expertise in pricing and marketing was exceptional. He didn’t miss a beat, even in this topsy turvy economy. Once I hired Paulo, he truly did all the rest. Save yourself stress, grief and time- hire Paulo.

This team is by far the best real estate company I have ever worked with! Unbelievable service with such amazingly personal touches that made our process seamless and enjoyable. Tara bunker held our hand the entire way and we are so grateful!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Paulo Prietto as our buyer’s agent, and I can confidently say he is the best real estate professional I’ve ever worked with. From day one, he was nothing short of amazing—patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. It took us over a year to finally find the right home, and during that time, he never once made us feel rushed or pressured. Instead, he consistently took the time to carefully walk us through the pros and cons of each property, helping us make informed decisions every step of the way. We spent countless hours touring homes together, and he always remained positive, patient, and committed to helping us find the right fit. What stood out the most was his deep expertise in the Laguna Beach areas. His insights into the local market were invaluable and really helped me understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends, and long-term value of different homes. I’ve worked with several realtors in the past, but none have come close to the level of professionalism, integrity, and genuine care that Paulo brings. He truly went above and beyond, and I’m so grateful for everything he did to help us find our home. My wife and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell—it doesn’t get better than this!

I worked with Sylvia Ames on the purchase of my home in Laguna Beach. She is very seasoned, and a longtime resident of Laguna Beach with the knowledge and background needed to execute the sales transaction in an expedient and professional manner. Her negotiation tactics were great and I was able to have a smooth close with the sellers. In addition, I have worked with Andrew Graff and Mike Johnson, who are peers of Sylvia’s and they work very well together as a team to serve their clients and community. Thanks again Sylvia for all of your help!

The Mike Johnson Group is an amazing group of caring and helpful experts that made a hard event easy and stress free. When our mother suddenly passed away and we needed to sell her house, their guidance and attention to detail let our family focus on coping with personal issues instead of the stress involved in selling property.

The Mike Johnson Group is an amazing group of caring and helpful experts that made a hard event easy and stress free. When our mother suddenly passed away and we needed to sell her house, their guidance and attention to detail let our family focus on coping with personal issues instead of the stress involved in selling property.

Nick Hooper at Mike Johnson's Realty Group in Laguna Beach was incredible. Responsive, knowledgeable, smart, trustworthy, and went above and beyond to walk us through every step of the looking and purchasing, and even after the purchase was done, he was at our service with anything we needed. I'd 100% recommend him to my closest friends and family. Truly a pleasure to work with him.

We really appreciated the team at the Mike Johnson Group as they helped us navigate through a sale with multiple offers.  Mike and Andrew kept us apprised of all the issues day by day, and were great about strategizing with us on approaches and options. That service has continued even after the sale.  This is the second time we've sold or bought a home with Mike and team and we couldn't be more pleased with their service.  

Mr Paulo Prietto sold my house just within one week. I don't believe any agents can do that. His strategy, planning, knowledge, and connections regarding the real estate market is so professional and amazing. In addition, his response to my questions or concerns, is very prompt with cleared and detailed manner. I was very happy to work with him and satisfied more than 100% with the results. If any body needs agent to sell house, Mr Paulo is the one I strongly recommend.

Mr Paulo Prietto sold my house just within one week. I don't believe any agents can do that. His strategy, planning, knowledge, and connections regarding the real estate market is so professional and amazing. In addition, his response to my questions or concerns, is very prompt with cleared and detailed manner. I was very happy to work with him and satisfied more than 100% with the results. If any body needs agent to sell house, Mr Paulo is the one I strongly recommend.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Tara on my recent purchase in Costa Mesa, and I can't recommend her enough! From start to finish, she was incredibly thorough and always available to address our needs. Her attention to detail and commitment made the entire process seamless. Not only did we find the perfect home, but we also built a wonderful friendship along the way. Tara truly makes real estate fun and enjoyable! -Amelia Reyes

Tara is the best Realtor I have ever met, let alone worked with. Her care for her clients is obvious and her professionalism is unmatched! Tara made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the tumultuous process of finding a house in this crazy market. Her communication was incredible as she walked us through every twist and turn. Somehow she was the first realtor to know about every listing and gave us the best shot to get every house we saw... that is so important in this market. We just had to leave her a review to thank her and her team for all their hard work to make our dream house come true! If you need a realtor we cannot recommend Tara and her Compass team enough!

Tara made my experience of locating a house that checked all the boxes a lot less stressful than I had expected. She was always quick to respond to my questions with answers and solutions to my concerns. She is the best realtor I have ever worked with. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a realtor in Orange County. 5 STARS!

Well, after working with Tara it is impossible to ever deal with anyone else. We are spoiled now knowing the kind of love, attention and knowledgeable care and impeccable detail that she provides to her customer. OMGosh, Tara does it all. Everything I have done in the past when I bought or sold a house was taken care of. It was always…”I will take care of that for you”. Her personality allows you to just embrace the buy or sell transition like you were sitting and enjoying a slice of cake. lol. Honestly there is not enough space to tell you the level of competence you will experience and how happy you will be that you found her.

Paulo Prietto was an absolute pleasure to work with! His exceptional attention to detail, deep knowledge of the local market, and constant communication made the selling process seamless. His professionalism and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome were evident throughout. I highly recommend Paulo to anyone looking to sell their home.

Paulo Prietto was an absolute pleasure to work with! His exceptional attention to detail, deep knowledge of the local market, and constant communication made the selling process seamless. His professionalism and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome were evident throughout. I highly recommend Paulo to anyone looking to sell their home.

A realtor in a different market told us that Mike Johnson is the best realtor in Laguna Beach. He was right! Mike and his wonderful team (Nick Hooper and Andrew Graff) are more than just realtors. They are committed and caring partners through the journey of buying and selling property in Laguna Beach. Their guidance started with very sensible recommendations for improvements to make our house more appealing to potential buyers. They then sourced the people to do this work and project managed it. They hosted multiple open houses, negotiated skillfully, closed the deal, and guided us through escrow. Mike and his team exceeded the high expectations set by the original referral.

Tara is amazing! We started the buying process with a good knowledge of the local market but Tara’s depth of knowledge on the Oceanfront was extraordinary. She didn’t just know recent transactions but the history of almost every house in the area and story behind each transaction. She was invaluable during the negotiations with the seller, providing advice and perspective but never pushing us. Once we had a deal, and despite the fact we were thousands of miles away, the closing process was the smoothest we’ve ever done. Tara was on top of every detail, making sure agreed upon repairs were made and closing conditions were met. We would never do a real estate transaction in SoCal with anyone else! - Ted & Laurel O'Connor

I'm a lender and Nick Hooper represented our buyer. He did an excellent job negotiating the purchase terms and was engaged throughout the entire process. He's very knowledgeable and a great communicator. I would highly recommend considering Nick and his team for your real estate transaction.

I'm a lender and Nick represented the buyer. He did an excellent job negotiating the purchase terms and was engaged throughout the entire process. He's very knowledgeable and a great communicator. I would highly recommend considering Nick for your real estate transaction.

Paulo proved to be an invaluable guide on our journey to purchasing our wonderful home. As first-time homebuyers, we were initially anxious but the worries were quickly put to rest as we realized we were in excellent hands with Paulo. His unparalleled attentiveness, genuine care, and expert knowledge resulted in a remarkably low-stress experience for us. Paulo's years of experience truly shined through as he skillfully navigated us through every step with ease and patience, always giving great advice. We are beyond thrilled with our new home, and our gratitude towards Paulo knows no bounds. Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Paulo and his team to anyone seeking a top-notch realtor. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional!

Paulo Prietto proved to be an invaluable guide on our journey to purchasing our wonderful home. As first-time homebuyers, we were initially anxious but the worries were quickly put to rest as we realized we were in excellent hands with Paulo. His unparalleled attentiveness, genuine care, and expert knowledge resulted in a remarkably low-stress experience for us. Paulo's years of experience truly shined through as he skillfully navigated us through every step with ease and patience, always giving great advice. We are beyond thrilled with our new home, and our gratitude towards Paulo knows no bounds. Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend Paulo and his team to anyone seeking a top-notch realtor. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional!

My husband and I had a great experience with our real estate agent, Paulo. From the moment we contacted him, the process was smooth. We had just purchased a home out of state and we were looking to sell quick. Paulo’s team moved quickly, with the photographer and marketing agent on-site within a week, leading to our home being listed promptly. Every member of the team that we interacted with was so friendly, professional, and a perfect example of outstanding customer service. We are so fortunate that our house sold within one month! Paulo's expertise, patient demeanor and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful process incredibly manageable. His thorough explanations of all documents put us at ease, and we felt entirely supported throughout the experience. Thank you Paulo and team - we are so grateful your support during such a huge life change for our family.

My husband and I had a great experience with our real estate agent, Paulo. From the moment we contacted him, the process was smooth. We had just purchased a home out of state and we were looking to sell quick. Paulo’s team moved quickly, with the photographer and marketing agent on-site within a week, leading to our home being listed promptly. Every member of the team that we interacted with was so friendly, professional, and a perfect example of outstanding customer service. We are so fortunate that our house sold within one month! Paulo's expertise, patient demeanor and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful process incredibly manageable. His thorough explanations of all documents put us at ease, and we felt entirely supported throughout the experience. Thank you Paulo and team - we are so grateful your support during such a huge life change for our family.

We purchased a home that had numerous, above asking offers. Without Nick Hooper we would not have been successful. He is straight forward, puts you in the best position to succeed and is transparent. As with any home, our experience before, during and after the purchase was not problem free, however, Nick was there for us every step of the way. I highly recommend him.

We purchased a home that had numerous, above asking offers. Without Nick Hooper we would not have been successful. He is straight forward, puts you in the best position to succeed and is transparent. As with any home, our experience before, during and after the purchase was not problem free, however, Nick was there for us every step of the way. I highly recommend him.

Kristine provided excellent service from day one. Her knowledge in the Real Estate Market was outstanding, she kept me updated through the entire process and was admired by the buyers agent. I would highly recommend her to both buyers and sellers.

Kristine and the group provided outstanding service from day 1 through closing. Her knowledge of the Real Estate Market is evident from your first conversation. I would highly recommend her to a buyer or seller.

Paulo did an amazing job in helping us find our new home in Laguna Beach. We looked for over a year and he was very patient in the process in wanting us to find the right home for our family. His customer service and follow up by his team during the transaction was incredible. We highly recommend using Paulo Prietto for your real estate needs in Laguna Beach.