Your Mountain Real Estate Experts
We’re not just real estate agents — we’re your neighbors. As lifelong residents of the San Bernardino Mountains, Jessica and Jonathan Duarte bring unmatched local expertise and a genuine love for this community to every transaction.
What sets us apart:
- Deep local knowledge of Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Crestline, and Green Valley Lake — including neighborhoods, HOA rules, STR regulations, and hidden gems.
- Short-term rental specialists — we help investors identify high-yield Airbnb and VRBO properties and maximize rental income from day one.
- Proven track record — from first-time buyers to seasoned investors, we deliver smooth closings and real results with every client.
- Remote-friendly service — we offer virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and fully online transactions so distance is never a barrier.
- A trusted network of local lenders, inspectors, contractors, and property managers ready to support you at every step.
🎉 Proudly Serving Those Who Serve Our Country & Community
We are honored to give back to the brave men and women who protect and care for our communities every day. As a thank-you for your service and sacrifice, we offer a special closing cost credit to qualified heroes — because you deserve to plant roots in the mountains you love.
🇺🇸 First Responder & Heroes Appreciation Program
As a thank-you to the heroes who serve our communities, we are proud to offer a credit equal to 15% of our earned commission, up to $5,000 toward eligible closing costs and prepaid expenses at closing for active and retired first responders and healthcare heroes — including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, EMTs, nurses, military veterans, and other qualifying service professionals. Contact us to learn more and see if you qualify.
Featured Properties
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Recent Sales
Working with Jessica was an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE! We felt it was time to move on from California and we had struggled with another agent we had when we put our house on the market in 2024. We lost hope to be honest. Then our realtor in Idaho referred Jessica Duarte to us in 2025. From the first meeting she stood out with her personalized approach. She also made us feel at …
-Denice L., Client
Can't believe that we are writing a review this quick on buying our dream vacation home for our family in Big Bear Lakes! We met Jessica Duarte through interviewing agents in the area. She had the right amount of energy and experience we were looking for. We wanted a local agent that knew the area. She went to the properties and gave us virtual tours. She was honest and …
-Matthew and Daniella, Client
Jessica is an exceptional agent in the Big Bear area! We are so glad we found her. She showed us (in person and via video) several cabins in our price range, and ultimately found us the exact cabin we'd been searching for! She's extremely knowledgeable about the area as she is a lifelong resident. She's also incredibly professional and very quick/responsive. I don't think …
-Melissa N., Client
Great and efficient realtor! We were very happy with her knowledge and help. Great office and team! Highly recommend her for buying or selling your home.
-Jen J, Client
BEST REALTOR IN BIG BEAR. Really! We actually hired a concierge service to find the best real estate agents in Big Bear, and they came up with four. We interviewed them all. Most of them tried to regale us with their vast network and promotional skills and could put our home on the market tomorrow. Then gave us a lowball price to expect. Jessica was The ONLY one who told …
-Tony B., Client
You deserve a LOCAL, knowledgable, and experienced real estate agent who can provide you with the following:
- Extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, including trends, pricing, and inventory.
- A focus on delivering exceptional customer service, Jessica is dedicated to ensuring her clients have a stress-free and positive experience throughout the real estate process.
- Expertise in short-term rentals and investment properties, helping clients identify and maximize opportunities for rental income.
- A keen eye for identifying properties with high rental potential and helping her clients effectively market and manage their rental properties.
- A deep love for the local community and is committed to giving back through volunteer work and community involvement.

