When my husband and I decided to move from Irvine, California to Montana we knew that we needed someone who we trusted completely with in the process of selling our home. We packed all of our stuff and moved to Montana, leaving absolutely everything in the hands of Karen & Piper. They closed our home after the movers finished (we were already in the airport on our way to Montana). They made sure to stage the home to make it look like a million dollars. They have impeccable taste. They got us a huge amount of offers just after two days of our house being listed with all of the offers way above the listing price. It was amazing how they marketed and showed our house. I never thought we could get that much for our property. We honestly just followed all their suggestions because we know how efficient and smart they are. They are not only trustworthy but the most professional real estate agents you are going to find. I wish I could keep working with them in the future, but we aren't planning on buying or selling any more property in Southern California. They genuinely care about performing the absolute best work that they can provide. They are passionate about business and people. read more

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If you're looking for exceptional real estate agents, look no further. Karen and Piper are a phenomenal team. My husband and I bought our first home with their help and guidance, and we were always left feeling like we had made a solid choice throughout the entire home shopping/buying process. These ladies care deeply about their clients, and want to provide the very best services they can. Their honesty, attention to detail, work ethic, professionalism, area/market knowledge, and customer service can only be described as excellent. We valued their opinions and they valued ours! Truly, your happiness is their happiness. We definitely know who to work with in the future! read more

Consider your Realtor search over. There is no need to scour the internet or ask friends and neighbors which Realtors they've hired. The answer to all your future real estate needs is KAREN and PIPER. Our family of four recently relocated from Chicago to Orange County. If you've made a cross-country move, you're well aware that relos are a huge headache, riddled with misdirection, miscommunication, and deal-breaking snafus. Our relocation with Karen and Piper couldn't have been more seamless. From finding the perfect home to the inspection to the closing, Karen and Piper were so detail oriented and perfectly thorough, our purchase and move-in were a complete dream. Being new to this area and not knowing anyone, Karen and Piper have provided us with every resource you could possibly need. The icing on the cake is we've made life-long friends. They're even emergency contacts at our children's schools! :) If you're looking for 100% devoted, honest, kind, and determined real estate professionals, Karen and Piper are, without a doubt, your team. read more

Great real estate agents (unlike Villa Real Estate). These professionals know how to run a business, and they clearly understand customer service. They never make mistakes, and they really value their customers. I can't imagine it ever even crossing their minds to leave nasty tow signs on their client's cars. You know why? Because they're PROFESSIONALS who care about their clients. Keep up the good work, Karen and Piper with Re/Max! read more

Wonderful agents! These two are top notch in this competitive business. If you are looking for a house in the area (Laguna Beach, Irvine, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo...) you can't go wrong with Karen and Piper as your agents. Houses go super fast, but Karen and Piper go even faster. read more

A big "Thank You" to this pair of excellent realtors and exceptional human beings. These two ladies were proficient, professional, diligent, and caring. They guided me through the entire process of home search and purchase. They are very knowledgeable about Laguna Beach real estate. They have connections with other real estate agents. They were able to get me in to view a property that I had been very interested in from viewing a listing online, but then the property had been taken off the market a few days after I saw the online listing. They reached out to the seller's agent to get me a viewing of the off market property, and this ended up being the home I purchased. They were great with the home inspection process and the final closing. They even helped find someone to clean my new home before I moved in. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home in Laguna Beach. read more

It's official! We have the best real estate agents. Karen Phillips and Piper Hanke, a mother and daughter team. The people who used to own the house did not do a great job with cleaning up. The backyard had unpleasant doggie "surprises" that needed to be removed . When Karen and Piper found out we are cleaning up the backyard, they came by with a garbage bag and doggie "surprise" scooper. Seriously!!!! They went above and beyond and a whole lot more. They are very caring and down to earth. We love them very much. If any of you are looking for someone you can trust, kind, professional, knows what they are doing, and most of all, someone who will look after your personal interest, please call these two beautiful ladies. They are a true bkessing. read more

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These ladies are absolutely phenomenal! I bought my first home a few months ago and my experience was great. Karen and Piper are very responsive, helpful, efficient, and tenacious. There is not one single complaint I have, and I strongly recommend them. They are a fabulous team and really care about their clients. I always felt like I was their only client which is pretty amazing. The home I ended up purchasing is a condo and I had a lot of questions about the HOA, etc. especially since this was my first home. Although the management company was less than helpful, Karen and Piper got the answers I needed to feel comfortable with the transaction. Look no further for great service with a smile! read more

We couldn't recommend Karen and Piper more. They were amazing to work with. They are there for you no matter the time of day/night and are extremely knowledgable in every area of purchasing a home. They don't tell you what you want to hear, they were honest about the homes we were looking at which was refreshing and hard to come by. We didn't feel like we were with a sales person just trying to get a deal done - they really care about their clients and want whats right by you. They make you feel like part of their family and we cant thank them enough. Purchasing a home can be extremely stressful and they made the process so much easier. Would never buy/sell a home with anyone else! read more

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, Karen and Piper are the team you need! They recently sold our home in Mission Viejo in about 60 days start to finish. Many of the houses in our neighborhood that were on the market when we listed are still on the market 5 months later. It is because of their skill and professionalism that our house sold so quickly. Many agents just list the home and hope it will sell itself. Karen and Piper know how to price, market and sell to potential buyers. They did a first-class job in marketing our home with professional photographers, beautiful brochures and mailers. Karen and Piper were relentless in pursuing buyers by holding open houses every weekend and following up with every potential buyer that viewed the property. They managed to get the offer by knowing how to sell the home and the community amenities to the buyer during the open house. Whether you are a buyer or seller, Karen and Piper will always make you feel like you are their number one priority before, during and after the transaction is complete. All and in all they gave us our best real estate experience ever! read more

Karen and Piper are quite the dynamic duo! Their warmth and professionalism made our experience an enjoyable one. Qualities such as patience, attention to detail and boundless energy easily described this wonderful team. You can't miss with them! read more

My husband and I recently purchased a beautiful home in Laguna Beach with the help of Karen and Piper.  Karen and Piper were an amazing team!  They helped guide us, not only on finding the home we ultimately choose but also educating us on the three cities (Laguna Beach, Dana Point or San Clemente) we were considering for our relocation and then the neighborhoods within Laguna Beach once we narrowed the search.  Both Karen and Piper were very patient with us and made the process exciting and fun.  They supported us during the search, offer process, review period and continue to support us even after the house closed.  They were always available to answer questions and provide information or recommendations for contractors, cleaning services, etc.  I would have no hesitation to work with them again and feel fortunate that we found them to assist us in making this major life change for our family. read more

Karen and Piper are, hands down, the best real estate agents I have ever worked with, and I've worked with quite a few over the years. First, they are simply delightful people to work with, very nice/friendly, accommodating, flexible, helpful in answering questions, resolving issues, following up on concerns, extremely responsive (both by email and phone), etc. Second, they have a great deal of knowledge and experience regarding the Laguna Beach real estate market, and all the little details of what makes certain areas more or less attractive. Third, they were always honest and straightforward with us at every step of the process, pointing out issues at prospective houses and steering us away from one property (due to an issue identified on inspection) that we had made an offer on even though it would have been in their financial interests for us to complete the purchase. Fourth, they truly understood what we were looking for, and did not waste our time suggesting we look at properties that they knew wouldn't meet our (picky) requirements. In fact, they were also instrumental in helping us to finally identify a property that checked all of our boxes, and getting us comfortable that the property would fit our needs by checking with contractors that we could make the changes we needed to make, confirming dimensions of certain spaces, etc. Finally, even after the closing on our new house was long over, they have continued to help us out, by recommending service providers to help with issues, and even working with plumbers/handymen and others when we were out of town to fix a problem. I would heartily recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate agent! read more

Karen and Piper were incredible! They went above and beyond, perfect at every turn of the journey as they helped us buy our first house. Smart and friendly, tasteful and understanding. My wife and I really can't recommend them enough. They really care about finding the right place for you and will make it as easy as possible. read more

Karen and Piper are professional, helpful and knowledgable. They made the process so incredibly easy and I am sincerely grateful for their kindness and assistance in helping me and my family move into our home. I highly recommend them and it is rare to find such genuine and professional agents who go above and beyond for their clients! read more

We just moved in to our new house thanks to the best real estate agents we have ever had, on any real estate transaction!!! Not only did they find us the perfect property, but they pursued this deal when circumstances seemed to suggest it would never come to fruition. They stayed positive and yet were always looking out , and respecting, our best interests, even when it meant some sacrifice on their part. We remain amazed at the professionalism, integrity, class, honesty, work ethic and personalization with which Karen and Piper conduct their business and treat their clients. There was not one glitch in this transaction due their focus on the details, unlike all other transactions we have had with other agents in the past. Needless to say, we give them our highest recommendation!!! read more

Had the pleasure today of working with Karen, you could not ask for a more professional down to earth business woman. She really knows her stuff and felt 100% comfortable working with her. Thank you Karen! read more

Karen and Piper are absolutely the best! Between the two of us, we have bought and sold dozens of houses. We have never worked with real estate agents who were as hard-working, creative, smart, and diplomatic as Karen and Piper of Re/Max First Class in the heart of Laguna Beach, CA. They sold our house quickly and obtained three full price offers. As out-of-state sellers, we relied on them to negotiate showings with cautious tenants, find and schedule service workers, communicate regularly and clearly with us, and deal with a myriad other issues. They were even able to close escrow a week early. We don't know what we would have done without them. read more

Karen and Piper are simply put THE BEST!! They helped my wife and I find our first home! From our first meeting through getting our keys, and every step inbetween, they were extremely helpful answering any question we could think of (and being first time buyers we had a ton) and very responsive; I felt like I didn't have any wait at all to get an answer. Being that there are two of them, scheduling time with them was a breeze, one of them was always available when we needed them, often times they'd both be there! I feel they were truly on our side and fought hard for us; even up against two other offers (one being a cash offer) they got our offer accepted and got us into the most amazing first home. I would highly recommend Karen and Piper to anyone looking for a real estate agent! read more

Karen and Piper helped me relocate all the way from MA to the OC area. They could not have been more prompt, punctual, professional but also SO down to earth and beyond helpful! They are in this business for the love of it - not for the money. They suggested properties for me that they didn't even have direct listings for. They genuinely want to help anyone who needs it (especially those of us who are transplants/new to the area). Definitely give them a call just to chat and see if they may know of something/someone that could potentially help you. They are very well connected yet humble about it and won't leave you hanging (they even recommended doctors for me when I asked for suggestions, etc). Truly a one of a kind pair! Can't say enough amazing things about them, honestly! Don't hesitate and give them a call already - you won't regret it. read more

Karen and Piper are THE perfect team! If you are looking for a white glove real estate experience you'd be crazy to look anywhere else. My husband and I had been trying to sell our house for so long and once we switched to Karen and Piper everything fell into place. They took care of ever detail flawlessly and even recommended an amazing stager to come in. Three days on the market and we got six offers. I owe so much to these two women from their professionalism to their "can-do" attitude. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Working with Karen and Piper was a true pleasure! They are so knowledgeable, kind and supportive. They helped me find my home the first time we went to view properties! Karen took the time to understand my lifestyle and things that are important to me in a home. Karen's experience in the market and the real estate process made me feel secure knowing she would find us the right home at the right price. She was always responsive and communicated with all parties to ensure a smooth closing process. read more

Piper and Karen go above and beyond and I'd certainly give them more than 5 stars! We live in the Midwest and Piper and Karen couldn't have made our house hunting on the coast any easier, from picking me up at the airport, to devoting an entire day showing me houses, and giving me a tour around the area. Once we decided on our home, Karen and Piper took charge of all logistics from the paperwork to the inspection, and even worked with the contractor to complete any repairs and extras we wanted done on the house. (I actually only flew out twice; that's how much help they were to us.) I'd recommend these ladies to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you so much! read more

Karen and Piper are fantastic! They made the grueling process of buying our home easier. Their professionalism and easy going nature took the pressure out of finding a home. They are easy to get in touch with and always quick to respond. They kept us informed of all updates in the buying process. Their personal touches and warmth made our experience enjoyable! I highly recommend them! read more

Karen and Piper have helped us many times in Laguna with housing. They are both amazing and very easy to work with. Karen still contacts me, sends holiday cards and gifts to keep in touch. It is with such ease to work with them. No pressure and no hidden agendas. Love them... read more