Mortgage rates hit lowest level since Feb 2023
- Fortune
- September 19, 2024
Mortgage rates continued their decline, hitting the lowest level since early February 2023. Read more
With a career spanning acting, television production, and luxury real estate, Riley Schmidt brings a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to his work. As one-half of Morris Riley Real Estate, part of Christie's International Real Estate AKG, Riley has over 20 years of experience as a real estate and mortgage broker. Specializing in the luxury market, he consistently exceeds sales targets, earning a reputation for exceptional client service and deep market expertise.
Riley holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri. He is the Outreach Chair of the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (LFVBID) and a board member of the Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA), playing a vital role in community development and supporting the local business environment.
A longtime Los Feliz resident, Riley enjoys RC car racing, cooking, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Jessica, and their two children, Donovan and Remington.
Brad Morris is a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of sales experience, specializing in residential and investment properties across Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Mount Washington, Highland Park, and the Westside. As one-half of Morris Riley Real Estate, part of Christie's International Real Estate AKG, Brad brings a strategic, client-focused approach to every transaction.
Known for his sharp negotiation skills and keen eye for detail, Brad is committed to making the buying and selling process seamless for his clients. He understands the nuances of the Los Angeles market and takes pride in delivering exceptional service, ensuring his clients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or invest, Brad is a dedicated partner who will guide you every step of the way.
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Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has been the leader in the luxury residential real estate industry year after year. With over 250+ years of unparalleled luxury service, and luxury clientele reach in over 50+ countries, Christie’s International Real Estate is the global authority in real estate. From New York to Los Angeles, the Alps to the Andes, and the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, Christie’s International Real Estate offers an unrivaled collection of luxury properties from across the globe.
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Every home has a story. And no one understands this better than Christie’s International Real Estate. With over 250+ years of unparalleled luxury service, and luxury clientele reach in over 50+ countries, Christie’s International Real Estate is the global authority in real estate.
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Working with Riley was a dream! Not only did he save us a ton of money monthly on our payment but he was able to shorten the length of our loan by 10 years by paying less. Insanity! He educated you through the entire process (boy did we learn a lot), was very transparent, a great communicator, and is super smart about the financial process. I would highly recommend any and everyone who works with Riley. ...
— Ryan S.
Riley is an excellent communicator and a pleasure to work with. He always makes sure I have the materials I need to complete work on time. He is professional, courteous, and I highly recommend working with him.
— Erick F.
Riley helped us purchase our first condo. We wandered into his office with a lot of Googled information and misinformation and a listing we loved. Within 30 minutes we had learned so much about borrowing, buying, and the local market and we were on our way to view the condo! Within 2 days our offer had been accepted! Riley was with us every step of the way. He was communicative, available, and supportive...
— Kristine E.
Best realtor in Los Feliz!!! He helped me out with finding my dream home. Highly recommend for anyone looking to buy or sell.
— Shani M.
Riley was so helpful at helping me find a home in Los Feliz! Super friendly and kind! Would definitely work with him again!
— Ash T.
Riley has been an absolute champ! He's been so helpful, informative and relatable while being friendly and professional. Working with him has been a pleasure. A+
— Dor W.
Riley is one the best realtors in Los Feliz and Los Angeles. He got me such a great deal on my house and an even better mortgage. He is top notch agent. Thanks for everything.
— Ayda M.
Riley is one of the top realtors in Los Feliz. We were looking to buy a house in Los Angeles and he did the best job in finding us a home and getting us a great mortgage with a great rate. I recommend him highly.
— David B.
Met Riley at the Griffith Park 5K. Very inviting booth. Very knowledgeable with real estate and mortgage services. Tempting me to buy again …..thank you for being at this fun event.
— Marsha L.
I have worked with Riley for 4 years and he is the best. He is a top realtor in Los Feliz!
— Enrique P.
Riley is on the best realtors in Los Feliz and Silverlake. I have worked with him for over 12 years. I recommend him for all your buying, selling and real estate finance needs.
— Farrell B.
My home-buying experience with Riley Real Estate and Home Mortgage in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, was exceptional. Riley, my realtor, was the best—knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated. Their seamless collaboration between real estate and mortgage services made the process smooth and efficient. If you're looking for the best in the business, I highly recommend Riley Real Estate for your home purchase in...
— Mackenzie S.
Vanessa was professional and amazing!! Answered all my questions and very helpful
— Nate M.
Working with Riley in Los Feliz was the best experience. He is a great realtor and very knowledgeable and a great communicator. We had so much fun working together and can’t wait to do another deal with him anywhere in Los Angeles. Plus he’s a mortgage expert. Thanks again for everything.
— Ian B.
Riley is the best real estate agent in Los Feliz. Him and his team are top notch in Los Angles and treated us like family in finding our home. Thanks for everything.
— Panos S.
I ended up meeting with Vanessa, and as a first time home buyer everything has been beyond stressful. However, Vanessa was more than happy to hold our hand through the starting process. She answered every question we had (and there were a lot) and made sure we understood everything before taking the next steps. I can not recommend Riley real estate enough, especially Vanessa who genuinely made the start ...
— Maximilian A.
I had a very wonderful experience with Riley real estate, I was treated with courtesy and professionalism, and all of my questions were answered with the kind of precision I appreciate. Vanessa was the person I dealt with, and she made me feel very taken care of and also reassured me about any of my concerns. I highly recommend this company and I will be using them for the foreseeable future.
— Stan F.
Working with Riley and the team has been the best experience! They are some of the best realtors in Los Feliz and they even got me a great mortgage. Can't wait to buy another home with these guys!
— Sheila K.
Riley has been extremely helpful with providing advice and knowledge on how to go about buying and selling our home. With the amount of knowledge, experience, and professionalism Riley and his team have, I would recommend them to anyone!
— Dillon M.
Riley has been extremely informational and helpful throughout the process. He hs always given us all the information we needed to make a decision, I would not go with anyone else in any future real estate purchase!
— Dora S.
Home buying is tough. Its a grueling grind every weekend. Having someone like Riley and his team there to support you when others beat you out is so crucial when you want to give up. He always had a positive attitude and when we finally got our home it was with Rileys persistent and support.
— Joe R.
Riley absolutely killed it when helping us find and purchase…. He listed, he strategized, he didn’t waste our time taking us to place after place that were of no interest or fell outside of the perimeters of our wants/needs - and there were plenty. Riley knocked it out of the park for me and my family. I wish I could give him more stars, but these five will have to do, I suppose. Thank you Riley!
— Joaquin S.
Riley and team are the absolute best. He is an ultimate fixer -- handles any and all issues with speed and grace. Look no further if shopping for any of your real estate needs -- he can be your single source. Thanks Team Riley !!!
— Randall B.
As first time home buyers, my husband and I had lots of ups and downs over the course of our year long hunt for a home. Riley gave the most sound advice and helped us to become aggressive buyers in this tumultuous market. And also never let us get down on ourselves. With his help, we found our dream home! This man was available for every question, big or small. Riley helped us secure our loan, making it ...
— Cassie B.
Best experience of my life in real estate with Riley. I will never use anyone else again after my experience with him. His preparation, communication and support were impeccable.
— Chad H.
I have referred Riley multiple clients. he has always been direct and honest with them on whether or not they should refinance. He is also good at guiding them through the tedious process of mortgage underwriting.
— Alicia B.
This is the second refi I have done with Riley and he is great. Always answered all of our questions in a timely manner and made the process very easy. Highly recommend.
— Cary M.
Riley and his team made our whole purchasing experience enjoyable. As first time buyers we were a bit stressed out and had a lot of questions! They answered all our questions and in a timely manner. I would 100 percent recommend them to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home. You can feel confidant you are in good hands and that they are looking out for your best interest.
— Marcella G.
Working with Riley Real Estate was such a great experience. His knowledge of the market, transparency and dedication to his clients made the process of getting our home during this hot market feel like a breeze. He also has a lot of tips and pointers about mortgages and things to look for in properties. I highly recommend him.
— Samira G.
I have always liked the concept of a stress test. Without notice, just walking into a place and throwing a whole pile of stuff at them. Some might call it giving a hard time, some my call it just being playful, but as a general rule when you’re a real estate establishment representing mid and high-end homes in a class a neighborhood, that sort of Behavior is probably just a nuisance from a guy stepping...
— Mark T.
Riley helped me find the house of my dreams. I kind of gave up because the market is so difficult and there’s so many buyers but he really helped me find a house I would never of looked for on my own and also helped me get the financing. I recommend him 100%.
— Jay K.
Riley and team went the extra mile for my family to feel comfortable and made my wife at ease we were making the correct decision. Thanks so much for your help and attention to detail. We look forward to working with you on next adventure.
— Scott M.
Thank you so very much for your help and patience and professionalism throughout the whole process!!! We HIGHLY Recommend Riley for all your real estate needs!!! We’re so very pleased with our new home!!
— Kam S.
Riley and his team are very professional, knowledgeable and educated in all the current real estate trends and practices. They have been extremely helpful in my personal and business RE needs and I would recommend them to anyone looking for an aggressive and competent RE team. I look forward to my future business with them.
— G. H.
One of the best experiences I could have wished for with this team. Quick to respond, straight to the point, no BS or fluff, with incredible guidance and patience through the process of buying a home in this insane market.
— Dani M.
Highly recommend! If you want good service, go see Riley. Thankfully I found Riley just in time and he helped me get the job done right the first time. The transaction was professional and I’d do business there again. It’s a relief to find someone I can trust.
— Val D.
Riley Real Estate is one of the best teams in the real estate business. Riley’s 20 years of experience as an expert in buying and selling real estate certainly helped. They got our house sold quickly and efficiently, with multiple offers over the asking price. And if that’s not enough Riley is also has 20 years experience as a mortgage broker and got us the best rate on our new mortgage over several oth...
— Daniel F.
We have used Riley on a few properties and on refinancing our mortgage’s. He is professional very, efficient and handles everything timely. I like that we can go to him and have for all of our needs when it comes to Real Estate or as a broker. He always shares tips on his Social Media and I have learned so much over the many transactions he’s handled for us. Our most recent transaction of selling our fam...
— Dana F.
We were referred to Riley from a mutual friend in St. Louis. Riley helped us a sell our second home during a crazy real estate market and helped us get the best price possible with the least hassle. We were really happy with his customer service and helping us do this long distance.
— Sally K.
Riley is the wizard of Real Estate! He can find you the needle in the haystack-- and your diamond in the rough - whatever it is you are looking for. I just cant say enough about Riley and his knowledge about the RE market, trends and all things buying/selling. How he manages to pull homes out of a hat, is beyond me..but its really amazing. He goes above and boeyond every time. We love working with Ril...
— Emma H.
Riley helped me buy my beloved home and then sell it 10 years later. I would never go to anyone else in LA. He spent two and a half years searching for the right place for me and helped me win the bidding war, then he sold it within two weeks for over asking. So attentive, kind and professional, despite dealing with adverse circumstances like the pandemic, me being across the country and having difficult...
— Jaime A.