Eddie
California,#2Author of original report
Wed, October 03, 2012
After extensive talks with a lawyer Century 21 Hilltop had hired, it seemed like we were working towards a fair resolution. Sadly, that was NOT the case. Century 21 has flipped back to their old position that they did nothing wrong, and won't fix the situation. They just don't care, and have no interest in being fair or acknowledging what they did.
It seems from their actions that all Sam and Jose care about is removing the negative reviews they've gotten online, but they won't do anything to rectify the situation THEY created with their dishonest practices.
This attitude is exactly why this office was sued for fraud just a few years ago.
Eddie
California,#3Author of original report
Tue, August 14, 2012
Last week it seemed like we were going to make some progress on this matter. Sadly, it was a waste of time. Sam Rafeh refuses to acknowledge any wrongdoing of his agent in spite of the evidence to the contrary.
I tried to engage Sam in a discussion about the signed affadavits from multiple witnesses testifying that Jose, his agent, knew all about the problems he failed to disclose and that he claims he didn't know about, but Sam refused to discuss the issue.
It would seem he'd rather pretend that it never happened.
Instead, Sam has threatened to sue me for exercising my first amendment rights by posting negative reviews like this one!
This isnt the first time Century 21 Hilltop of Simi Valley has been in trouble either. Here are a few links about how this same office was sued just a few years ago regarding an alleged fraud issues:
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080214005323/en/Lawsuit-Filed-Quisenberry-Hispanic-Immigrants-Century-21
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Lawsuit+Filed+by+Quisenberry+for+Two+Hispanic+Immigrants+against...-a0174759426
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2008/feb/15/real-estate-agents-sued/
I would NEVER use Century 21 Hilltop, or Century 21 EVER again. Hilltop Exclusive Escrow is also owned by Sam Rafeh, and as such, I wouldn't do business with them either.
Eddie
California,#4Author of original report
Wed, August 08, 2012
The report/complaint filed here is my opinion on what's transpired. Sam and I have engaged in discussions, and I hope to put this matter to rest.