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!

From our very first phone call with her, we knew Britt was the right agent to help us find a home…read morein the South Bay. She has extensive knowledge of South Bay neighborhoods and the housing market. At our first meeting, she listened to all our must-haves and price parameters, and she shared her opinions on potential layouts and sizes; and possible updates we may need to make and how it could work with our must-haves. We had a lot of questions, which she answered honestly and directly, and we very much valued her thoughts. At a point when we started to feel anxious, because the search seemed like it was taking longer than we had hoped, she helped us stay patient, reminded us not to settle, and eventually we did find the perfect place for us. And finally during the escrow process, she advocated for us in a way that was fair and reasonable for both sides. If you're looking for an agent who deeply knows the South Bay, who pays attention and remembers the details, who will be direct and honest while being even-keeled throughout the search, then Britt is the one to call. She was truly the best agent for us, and we're so grateful we found her.

We've known and worked with Britt since 2001. Back then, she spent countless weekends showing us…read morehomes, but the timing just wasn't right for our family. Even though we didn't end up buying, she was always patient, honest, and never made us feel pressured. What we appreciated most was that Britt genuinely took the time to understand our family and what we were looking for. She never tried to sell us a house just to close a deal. Instead, she gave honest advice, learned our tastes, and wasn't afraid to tell us when a home wasn't the right fit. When the timing was finally right years later, Britt helped us find the perfect home for our family. It has everything we were looking for, especially the potential to customize it and truly make it our own, which was especially important to my wife. Throughout the process, Britt was professional, responsive, hardworking, and always had our best interests at heart. Her knowledge on the SouthBay and Palos Verdes Peninsula is second to none! If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about finding you the right home, not just making a sale, we can't recommend Britt highly enough. 10/10!!!!!

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Mia Fukumoto to purchase our first home in the…read moreSouth Bay, and we could not be happier with the experience. One of the things that stood out most about Mia was her extensive knowledge and expertise. She has a deep understanding of the real estate market and was able to provide valuable insight into a variety of property types, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. Throughout the process, she took the time to explain each step of the home-buying journey, discuss different scenarios we might encounter, and provide honest guidance about potential opportunities and challenges. Mia is exceptionally organized and communicative. She presented information clearly, used a variety of digital tools to keep us informed, and made sure we always knew what to expect next. She was patient with our many questions, while also keeping communication flowing at a comfortable pace. We especially appreciated how respectful she was of our time and space, never making us feel pressured while still being readily available whenever we needed assistance. Another quality we appreciated was her flexibility and responsiveness. Mia consistently took the time to answer our text messages thoroughly and, when appropriate, connected us with trusted professionals who could help with related topics, such as lenders and homeowners' insurance. Having access to those resources made the process much smoother and less stressful. Although our time working together was relatively short, we were fortunate to find a home that was an excellent fit for us soon after we started our search. From our first conversations through closing escrow, Mia worked side-by-side with us every step of the way. Her support, professionalism, and dedication gave us confidence throughout what was one of the most important decisions of our lives.

Derek and Mia were absolutely fantastic to work with -- we could not have asked for a better team…read moreto help us navigate buying our first home. From our very first consultation call, my wife and I knew this team would be the ones to get the job done and would go above and beyond to represent us in a highly competitive real estate market. There was never any pressure from them. We could move as fast or as slowly as we wanted, and they respected our pace every step of the way. They were always available and accommodating when it came to showings and open houses. What we appreciated most was their honest and insightful opinions about the properties we toured -- details that only experienced realtors would notice, and things you might never even consider as a first-time home buyer. They are always available to hop on a call and quickly respond to texts for any question (trust me we had a lot). When we finally found a home we loved, they walked us through the offer process and helped us craft a competitive offer that allowed us to stand out. Escrow was completely stress-free, as they arranged inspections and coordinated everything so seamlessly. There was a small hiccup the day before our closing -- through no fault of this team whatsoever -- but they were immediately on top of it, working swiftly with our lender, escrow agency, and insurance agent to ensure we closed right on schedule. We are extremely grateful for the care, dedication, and guidance the team at Hirano Homes provided throughout the entire process. I highly recommend working with them, and I am so glad we did -- because we ended up with the perfect home for us!

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!

Maggie and Gina were absolutely amazing to work with. They helped my husband and I buy our first…read morehome in Torrance and we couldn't have done it without them. They were always quick to respond to our questions and followed up with our lender/escrow/others to ensure we could get everything processed as soon as possible. They held our hand every step of the way. Would definitely recommend them to my friends and family!

As a first-time homebuyer, I couldn't have asked for a better real estate team. From the very…read morebeginning, they took the time to understand what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process with patience, professionalism, and genuine care. A special shoutout to Maggie and Jaime for always being available, even during evenings and weekends, and for making communication so easy with their prompt responses. Their knowledge, attention to detail, and negotiation skills were truly outstanding. Not only did they help me purchase my home below the listing price, but they also negotiated an incredible amount of repairs that exceeded my expectations. Thank you to Maggie, Jaime, and the entire team for making the process feel smooth and enjoyable. Purchasing my first home is a milestone I'll always cherish, and I couldn't have done it without this team. I highly recommend this team to anyone looking for knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy real estate professionals!

They were very helpful and did a great job communicating with us. Angelica delivered cookies to us…read morewhen our house was in escro and when I asked if she would bring over another batch of cookies, she didn't even hesitate. We couldn't be happier with their service all the way around.

This guy named Dovi was so helpful!! It was such a breath of fresh air. He has more of a manager…read morerole so he kinda has the environment to be patient with me of course. But still I appreciated the pleasantries and efforts he made to ease me of my concerns. The leasing managers understandably are more stressed it seems with their work loads so they can be a lil more frank. But overall very stream line service and procedures. And the leasing managers too! They helped us and provided warnings or helpful info on the properties we inquired about. So yea! If you are looking for an easy way to deal with one company and multiple properties, I'd recommend this and alsooooo RED OAKS. That's another similar leasing agency that was nice

After briefly speaking to Jennie, one thing that stood out to me was her work ethic. If you are in…read morethe market to buy or sell a home, I am confident Jennie will work to make sure you get what you deserve.

Jennie was, by far, the most professional, sincere and honest realtor that we have worked with…read more She was a pleasure to work with and made great suggestions. She sold our home fast and the transaction went very smoothly without any issues. We would highly recommend her if you want to get the job done!

I had the great fortune of choosing Rodman Amiri to represent me in purchasing my home in Newport…read moreCoast. Rodman is a true professional. He leaves nothing to chance by handling every aspect of the transaction himself never delegating a thing. His attention to detail is remarkable. He read through every document that was sent to us even the lengthy HOA documents. He caught an error on title that no one else saw. He also worked diligently with insurance providers to get me insured in time despite our short escrow. As a high value property in a fire risk zone this was a remarkable feat as anyone familiar with California home insurance can attest to. Rodman takes great pride in his work and knows how to negotiate the best deal possible while keeping both parties on good terms. He knew how to address each party's concerns in a calm manner that was reassuring to everyone involved. Attached is a photo of myself on the left and the seller on the right on closing day. As you can see, we both walked away from the deal very happy and I credit that 100% to Rodman's exceptional professionalism. I look forward to working with Rodman again when the time comes. Thanks for everything Rodman! You're the best!

I worked with Oscar Salazar as a buyer's agent on a Manhattan Beach property. Interestingly, I met…read morehim while he was canvassing to get the listing sold, and I ended up buying it! The whole process was a challenging one (not brought on by anything we could have controlled). Oscar stood by me, communicating each step along the way. He tolerated my anxieties that crept up, and did what he had to do to get the transaction done--always keeping my interests in mind. I would like to thank him for being a hardworking, honest buyer's agent and helping me buy a home that I am very excited about. If it weren't for Oscar, I never would have known about the property, as I wasn't even considering Manhattan Beach as an option. Funny how life works!

These guys seem like they work 24 hours a day to find homes that are not even on the multiple…read moreservice. Was able to find the property where the owner provided financing at a great rate. Amazing! Many real estate companies in the past but these guys really know what they're doing and have their stuff together !

I worked with Maribeth at the Kaminsky team to purchase our new home in West Torrance…read more Maribeth is an amazing agent who truly has her clients' best interests at heart. We were first time homebuyers and she was so warm and patient with thoroughly explaining the process and optimal strategy to present the best offer. She was always responsive over phone, e-mail, text and she became like my personal real estate therapist when I was emotionally overwhelmed by the home buying experience. But most importantly for an agent, Maribeth was effective and strategic, and supported by a great team at the Kaminsky group. Maribeth has extensive knowledge about the local South Bay market and was transparent, but respectful, about explaining what it takes to get an offer accepted in this extremely competitive market. To give you an idea of how effective Maribeth and the Kaminsky team were, we engaged Maribeth on 8/2, found the perfect house, made our FIRST (and only) offer ever, and closed on our new home on 9/7. It was a huge team effort from the Kaminsky group to get everything pulled together in a short amount of time for an aggressive close. I highly recommend Maribeth and the Kaminsky group for anyone looking to buy or sell a house. They're the best!

Working with Carissa Wright was an absolute dream!…read more From the very beginning, she listened closely to what I was looking for, even the details I couldn't quite put into words myself. Her intuition, attention to detail, and tireless work ethic made the entire process not only smooth, but truly enjoyable. I appreciated her answering all my crazy questions and going through all the hypothetical scenarios when it comes to selling and buying a home. Carissa has a rare gift of understanding her clients on a deeper level. She knew exactly when to nudge, and thanks to her intuition and expertise, she found my dream home, and I couldn't be more grateful. I would recommend her to anyone who wants an agent who truly cares and goes above and beyond.

Carissa sold my home in Manhattan Beach and helped me to purchase a home in Redondo Beach. She was…read morethe best realtor I have worked with, despite buying and selling multiple properties over the years. Her attention to detail was impeccable and caught things, or knew things, other agents have never pointed out. She was extremely easy to get ahold of, calling or texting with updates so I always knew what was going on. If you are looking for a realtor in the South Bay or Los Angeles area, I'd hands down recommend her over and over again. Thank you again for all of your help Carissa!