Richard Bustamante

Your family's partner for life — to buy, sell, finance, invest, and grow wealth in real estate.

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For over 25 years, I've worked on every side of the real estate transaction — as a real estate agent, a loan officer, an underwriter, a processor, a servicer, and an investor. That combination is rare, and it's exactly why clients trust us with the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

A Rare Combination of Experience

I graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree focused on finance and investments. In my 25+ years in the industry, I've built an expertise base few Realtors or lenders can match — starting as a loan processor, then an underwriter, a business/office owner, a legal expert on foreclosure and mortgage matters, in addition to being an agent/Realtor and loan officer.

That means as your advocate, agent, and advisor, I don't just understand one side of a real estate transaction — I understand all of them, inside and out. And as a Broker-Associate powered by a top real estate agency and two powerful mortgage companies — plus a team of specialists behind me — we're uniquely positioned to provide options and representation few agents and lenders can. A true full-service concierge real estate and mortgage team — not just for one transaction, but for life.

When problems arise — a tricky underwriting condition, evaluating offers and buyers' qualifications for sellers, presenting a buyer's offer to a seller in a way they can feel comfortable with when it may seem marginal, appraisal issues, navigating potential legal pitfalls, or knowing where proper disclosure matters and where corners should never be cut — chances are we've already solved it from the inside, and my team and I are better equipped to resolve it than most.

An Investor and Partner, Not Just an Advisor

I don't just advise clients on real estate investing — I do it myself. I've personally purchased investment properties, flipped homes, and invest in trust deeds. When I talk about rental cash flow, the pitfalls of being a landlord versus the benefits of owning rentals, the benefits of passive trust deed investing, or the potential profits and risks of flipping homes, it's from hands-on experience — and I'm able to share real-world details and examples to help you win, and grow real wealth doing it.

Backed by a Team of Specialists

I'm nothing without my team. Behind every transaction is a group of highly experienced processors, underwriters, transaction coordinators, advising brokers, and escrow and title partners — professionals I've worked alongside for years and trust completely. I only work with highly qualified, experienced vendors and partners, from appraisers to contractors to attorneys, because our clients deserve a team that gets it right the first time, every time.

The Firms Providing Unmatched Solutions and Value

I'm a Broker-Associate with three firms that each bring something different to the table for our clients:

Together, these relationships — and the team behind them — give our clients access to one of the most experienced and knowledgeable teams in the business.

Why It Matters to You

Most real estate agents have never underwritten a loan. Most loan officers have never represented a buyer or seller. Few professionals have invested their own money in the same strategies they recommend. We have. We put that experience and knowledge to work for you — because when you entrust us with your family's home and real estate, you're entrusting us with your most valuable assets.