I recently worked with Mia and Derek to purchase my first home and I can't thank them enough! As a…read morefirst time homebuyer, I had no idea what to expect and was completely unfamiliar with the process. Both of them were incredibly kind and helpful in guiding me through every step of the way. I worked more closely with Mia throughout the process and I truly credit her as the reason I was able to get my home at the deal I did. I think her personality is very personable and represented me well to the sellers leaving good impressions. Highly recommend

Derek Hirano was absolutely outstanding in helping us sell my late father's home. From beginning to…read moreend, he was incredibly meticulous, organized, and always one step ahead. Because we didn't live in the area, Derek went above and beyond in ways that most realtors never would. He made sure the house was always looked after. Selling a home that was a part of your childhood can be complicated, but Derek's knowledge and guidance made the entire process so much easier. He was dependable, highly communicative, and always available to answer questions or handle whatever came up. We always felt like our family's best interests were his priority. I can't say enough great things about Derek. If you're looking for a realtor who is professional, trustworthy, compassionate, and willing to go the extra mile, I wholeheartedly recommend him. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he did for our family.

This review is long overdue, but Maggie and her incredible team helped us buy our first home back…read morein April. From that very first meeting with Maggie, we knew she was the one. We entered the homebuying process a bit last minute and to say we were overwhelmed at the time is an understatement. Thanks to Maggie, Gina, and the team, they made our process incredibly seamless and stress-free. They genuinely take the time to get to know you and are transparent about how they operate. The level of guidance and communication throughout the process cannot be matched. We're so grateful for their meticulousness, advocacy, and thoughtfulness, and we're beyond happy with our experience. This is absolutely the only team you need to work with!

This is actually the second time we've worked with Maggie and her team. She and her team helped us…read morebuy our home 5 years ago, and when it came time to sell, there was no question we'd call her again. We trusted Maggie because of how well she took care of us the first time. From the start, Maggie worked around our tight relocation deadline, and mapped out a clear timeline all the way from moving out to listing and selling our home. I'd be remiss to not mention Jaime, who was such an asset in getting our house prepped for the market as well. Maggie and her team were incredibly communicative and responsive, keeping us informed every step of the way, even if it was through a late night call (planned, of course). There was a point we found it tricky navigating our buyer's requests, but Maggie guided us through the process with strategy and sharp thinking. Throughout the process, we understood our options and felt confident in every decision. Thanks to her expertise, we walked away with the best possible outcome, both financially and on track with our timeline, and the whole process felt far less stressful than it could have been. It's rare to find an agent you trust enough to work with twice, but Maggie made it an easy choice both times. If you're looking for an agent who will genuinely look out for your best interests, we'd recommend Maggie and her team without hesitation, whether you're buying or selling.

We had an awesome experience working with Forrest and couldn't recommend him more highly. I've…read moreworked with multiple real estate agents over the years, and Forrest genuinely stands out as one of the best I've worked with. From the beginning, he took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and was incredibly patient throughout the process. He was always available, responsive, and honest with us, and we never felt pressured to make a decision just to get a deal done. It was clear that he cared about finding the right home for our family. Once we found our home, Forrest was on top of everything. He helped us navigate the offer, negotiations, inspections, escrow, and closing, and his communication throughout the entire process was excellent. There were plenty of moving pieces, but he kept everything moving and made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable. Forrest is a great real estate agent and, in my opinion, one of the best up-and-coming agents in Southern California. He works hard, knows the market, communicates well, and genuinely looks out for his clients. We're extremely happy with the home we ended up with and grateful to Forrest for helping us get there. If you're buying or selling a home in Southern California, I'd highly recommend giving Forrest a call. Five stars without hesitation.

My husband found Cari & Britt through a thorough search for an agent in the South Bay area when we…read morebegan looking for a home, and we were connected with Forrest Graham from their team. My husband and I just closed on a townhome in South Redondo Beach after a 4 month-long search. Forrest was amazing throughout the entire process. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the South Bay neighborhoods/areas in which we were looking. He was also very responsive and helpful throughout the ups and downs of the whole ordeal. He will certainly be our first call for any real estate transactions in the future and we are so appreciative for all of his help and expertise!

Tiffany is the real deal!! She's straight with you, knows the process inside and out, and isn't…read moreafraid to tell you no when it's not the right move, which made us trust her more. She covered things we never would have thought to ask about (tax implications, negotiation nuances, you name it) and was available every time we needed her throughout the entire process. She has this natural way of communicating that never feels overly formal or salesy... just honest, helpful, and real. She helped us with everything from start to finish, hit the timelines we asked for on both transactions, and had a clear strategy at every step. She's continued to help us with installations and repairs at the new house well after the sale. We'll absolutely continue working with her and recommend her to anyone buying or selling in the South Bay!

Tiffany helped my wife and I purchase our first home and we couldn't be happier. She was awesome at…read moreproviding feedback throughout the searching process, helping us set our requirements for our home and when we should push hard on a property. Once we found the property we wanted to move forward with, she did an amazing job working with the selling agent and advocating for us as buyers. During the closing process, Tiffany coordinated everything from inspections, coordination with escrow and closing out all the countless items that were required for us to complete the sale. We couldn't be happier with Tiffany as our realtor, and highly recommend to anyone buying in the South Bay

Sold my house with Jack and got me waaaaaaay more then we asked for it!…read moreWe are haaaaapy! Now I know why everyone in South Bay are using him!

I don't know where to start on this one. Jack is operating so far outside the realm of my…read moreexperience with other realtors that giving him five stars feels like an insult to the guy. It's just a fact that the low barrier to entry makes a lot of realtors a dime-a-dozen. This is especially true in hot areas where demand outpaces supply. It's the absolute truest in an area like South Bay (the one true South Bay; go home Silicon Valley, you're drunk), where houses get snatched up in an instant, and buyers are willing to do insane stuff to get their offers accepted. In markets like this, a lot of buyers may ask, "Why would I even need a realtor?" Let me tell you why: because the needle-in-a-haystack realtors like Jack Mangin make even the most chaotic and fast-paced market feel like a leisurely browse through a farmers market. I found Jack on Yelp, and he was the first realtor to call me back immediately. That never changed throughout our buying process. Jack is savvy in every respect, and truly listened to our priorities. He predicted issues and took proactive approaches to prevent those issues from becoming problems for us. He stayed positive and optimistic--even when I changed my mind a million times and couldn't decide what I cared about. Jack is thorough, personable, candid, smart, reliable, and works his butt off for his clients. We were dealing with a purchase from out-of-state, so our situation had all sorts of inconveniences he had to work around--flights, time differences, schedule coordinating. He did it all with a smile and never faltered in any part of the process. He kept things moving so that things stayed smooth--nothing was ever a rush on our end, and we were never kept waiting on anything. He still checks in with us even though we closed over three months ago. He's a solid 100, and I cannot recommend him enough. Jack is our buddy for life now!

We could not have asked for a better real estate agent to guide us through the home-buying process…read more From the beginning of our search through closing, Mina was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and consistently responsive by text, email, and phone. Her attention to detail was exceptional, especially when reviewing and drafting buyer documents and ensuring we understood every step. She volunteered to host a video call anytime we had questions or wanted to review documents with her! Mina handled communication with the seller's side seamlessly and provided thoughtful, insightful guidance during negotiations that helped us develop a strong purchase strategy. We always felt informed, supported, and confident that our interests were being represented. I can confidently say that Mina has always prioritized our interest as buyers and never pushed us to make rash or hasty decisions. She is a very supportive agent! We are incredibly grateful for Mina's professionalism, dedication, and expertise, and we would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Southern California market.

Mina helped me and my husband land our first home in Century City. It was a long journey going…read morethrough so many houses in west LA, but Mina was always ready and enthusiastic to guide us - from initial house showing to the offering process. Working with her is like working with a good friend. She's honest, thorough and most importantly , we never felt pushed to make the big purchase. I would highly recommend Mina and would work with her again!

I had a great home buying experience working with Alyssa. From the first time I reached out to her,…read moreshe was consistently helpful and had great communication. My partner and I were first time homebuyers and didn't know anything about the process. I met with Alyssa and she walked me through the basics in a way that I could easily understand. She got us set up with the Compass app so we could search for homes through the app and let her know ones we were interested in. For every home, she followed up with the seller's realtor to get the status of the home. She went with us to open houses or set up private showings. It's such a big purchase, and having someone knowledgeable about what to look out for was super helpful. She let us know pros and cons for the homes we looked at and it really helped us make a decision. Once we found a house we loved, she put in the offer and took charge from there, which I appreciated. She explained the steps in escrow and kept us updated along the way. We had to counter offer and her advice on was probably what got our offer accepted! Alyssa helped set up the home inspections, plus contractor inspections to get quotes for repairs. I didn't have any experience with this, so being able to rely on her and her trusted contacts was invaluable. The closing process was very smooth and we ended up with a great house. The whole Ito Orio group were great throughout the entire journey - always sending updates, getting signatures, communicating with all the parties, everything was seamless. They all made the process super easy and I'm especially thankful to have had Alyssa's guidance during the process.

We had the pleasure to work with Scott Hamada as our real estate agent when looking to purchase a…read morehome in Torrance. My husband and I initially were looking on our own and were having such a difficult time due to the craziness of the housing market recently. Once we were connected with Scott, everything was less stressful and he was able to help us navigate the home-buying process from start to finish. My husband and I also are not originally from the South Bay area so having someone who grew up here and is familiar with the area was extremely helpful! Communication: Easy peasy! Scott was always easy to reach and promptly replied if any questions came up. Expertise: Scott was able to answer any questions that we came up with based on his knowledge and previous experience. He was able to clearly explain the process and paperwork to us non-real estate folk and provided us with insight throughout the entire process. Overall, we had a great experience working with Scott! He is so friendly, easy to work with, and gets the job done! We honestly do not know if we would be able to have purchased a home without his assistance. We highly recommend working with Scott!!! Thank you so much, Scott and the Ito Orio group!

Bindu is the absolute BEST! My husband and I were not planning to buy a house, but at the end of…read moreDecember 2020 we saw a listing that we felt we absolutely had to see. Bindu was recommended to us by a close friend of ours, and within 48 hours of reaching out to her initially she was able to get us into that house for a showing. We didn't end up purchasing that house, but Bindu took the lead in showing us other homes that were in good school districts (we have two young kids) and met our list of asks. In the end, she pushed us to see a house that turned out to be our absolute dream home and we move into it next week. As first time home buyers we needed a lot of help and guidance, and she was absolutely wonderful through it all!

Bindu and Sam helped us both buy and sell in the South Bay. When we bought they provided sound…read moreadvice to help us make a smart investment that would also be a quality home for our family. Bindu and Sam also helped us sell our house after one weekend of Open Houses. They gave us guidance on how to prepare our home to entice the most views and get multiple offers. We couldn't be happier with how smooth both the selling and buying process was with the Xavier's. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for an agent in the South Bay. -Lauren and Wil

Katrina is the absolute best. Very professional and knows her stuff. I highly recommend her for…read moreyour real estate needs

katrina's has exceeded my expectations, which is high. She is professional, efficent, and extremely…read moreknowledgeable. Her listing and method of advertising brought in over 30 prospective tenants during open house. My project was complete and rented within two weeks. She was there for the entire process and did not skip a beat on emails, and response time. I am extremely happy with her service , professionalism, organization and work ethic. I will absolutely hire her for my next project.

My wife and I recently purchased our first home and choosing Lauren as our realtor was one of the…read morebest decisions we made. From the first time we sat down with her for the consultation, to the day we finally closed and she handed us the keys, Lauren was a consummate professional, executing complicated, and at times, difficult negotiations, delivering us the home we've always dreamt of. Her experience and attention to detail helped us feel so comfortable with every document we signed and every decision we made, as she provided us with all of information we had asked for. She made everything seem so easy and effortless, but we knew the tremendous amount of time and energy she was committing behind the scenes. Perhaps most importantly though, Lauren was so in tune with our needs and concerns; we truly felt it was her sincere care and compassion that allowed her to do so. Homebuying is said to be an emotional rollercoaster, and it certainly was for us. But we couldn't have chosen, and certainly wouldn't choose in the future, any other partner and real estate adviser than Lauren.

My wife and I started looking for our first home in October of 2023 and we were overwhelmed…read moreimmediately. Home buying is a lengthy, time-consuming, stress inducing, and pressure-filled process. The one thing that kept us sane, composed, and confident was Lauren Weber. Right from the start she made us feel so comfortable about the home buying journey with her vast knowledge, experience, and professionalism. She let us know that the most important thing to her was that we were completely happy with our decision. Our journey to finding the perfect place was a long one but the entire time, Lauren was extremely patient, informative, and encouraging. After every failed bid or disappointing open house, Lauren always had a solution and another opportunity for us to explore. Her timeliness, availability, and communication was unmatched, we honestly felt like we were her only clients because she was so on top of everything. When we found our home, Lauren was relentless. She also had a guy for everything; plumbing, electrical, mold, exterior, termites, every inspection imaginable. She also has an abundance of connections to mortgage lenders and she helped to set us up with great loan professionals. She not only made the entire home buying process easy but fun too! In the end, she was the best match for us as our realtor in every way and we would recommend her to anyone looking to buy their first home.