Buying my first home was one of the most exciting but terrifying experiences of my life, and I truly don't know how I would have gotten through it without my amazing real estate agent. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond -- not just as an agent, but as someone who genuinely cared about me and my journey. We saw countless houses together, and no matter how stressful, emotional, or overwhelming things became, she never gave up on me. She fought for me every step of the way, advocated for my best interests, answered every question, calmed every fear, and made sure I always felt supported and informed. Even after I signed the dotted line, she continued checking in and making sure everything was okay. That level of care is rare. Being a first-time buyer is scary, but she truly held my hand through the entire process and made me feel like I wasn't alone. Her patience, dedication, kindness, and determination meant everything to me. I'm beyond grateful and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares and will go to battle for their clients. read more

Over the past eight years, Kelly Tap has helped me buy and sell multiple homes ranging from $350,000 to over $1.2 million, including my dream mountain retreat in Big Bear. No matter the size or complexity of the transaction, she has been by my side every single step of the way. Her patience is unmatched, and she's the kind of agent who will drop whatever she's doing to answer a question, solve a problem, or simply give you peace of mind. Even long after the deal closes, she's still there whenever you need her. What sets Kelly apart is her incredible knowledge, experience and attention to detail. She understands every aspect of the home buying and selling process inside and out, and she never lets anything slip through the cracks. She genuinely wants the absolute best for her clients and will work tirelessly to make sure you not only find your dream home but also get it at the best possible price. You never feel like just another transaction--she truly cares about the people she represents. Over the years, Kelly has become a close friend, but one thing I admire most is that she never lets that affect her professionalism. When it comes to business, she is ethical, thorough, responsive, and one of the hardest-working professionals I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I have complete trust in her, and I recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a truly premium home buying or selling experience. If you want someone who will advocate for you as if it were her own home, Kelly is the only call you need to make. read more

Kelly was absolutely incredible to work with. She went above and beyond to close on my house and even in a tough market she sold got way more than we had hoped to sell for. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor. read more

If you're looking for a realtor who has your best interest, look no further! Kelly knows her stuff! She makes sure you're taken care of every step of the way. Professional, direct, and highly effective. Couldn't recommend her enough! read more

We couldn't have had a more pleasant experience with Kelly Tap. She came on a referral and I'm glad we signed with them to sell my mom's house. Very diligent, smart and responsive. You will not be disappointed. read more

I have personally known Kelly Tap for over 25 years. She is my go-to realtor. I completely trust her to handle all of my real estate needs. I have referred countless family and friends to her, and they have equally been satisfied and impressed with her abilities and top-notch client service. Her professionalism, expertise, responsiveness, and upbeat personality make her a pleasure to work with. I know I can count on Kelly to answer any and all questions, navigate complex real estate transactions, and above all, be my advocate. She takes the stress out of the homebuying experience and gets the job done. Period. My family just closed on our third home purchase, and I could not be more grateful to consistently have Kelly in our corner. Thank you Kelly for helping us secure our forever home and always going above and beyond! You are truly a gem! A++ read more

Pete and I were in the processes of buying our first home. A friend of his recommend Kelly and her team. We contacted her and she scheduled time with us right away. Kelly and her partner Amanda we're amazing. Provided free education sessions for first time buyers, searched in multiple cities, negotiated our offer, and finally closed in Moreno Valley a couple week's ago (started house hunting end of Feb). We now have a 4 bed, 4 bath home and couldn't be happier. Overall, I can't say enough about these ladies and fully endorse them for the future. read more

Kelly Tap - Keller Williams Pacific Estates - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Long Beach, California

Kelly was instrumental in helping my wife and I buy our first house in Long Beach, CA. We met her through a referral from a family friend, and are very fortunate that we did. She and her team are genuine and professional, not afraid to temper our expectations during this very hot sellers market. Kelly was very patient and accommodating, spending the time to explain each step of the house buying process in great detail. Whenever we felt lost, Kelly was took the time to answer each of my many questions. My wife and I had not yet moved from the Bay Area, but Kelly made sure that didn't stop us from searching for and eventually buying a great house in Long Beach. She kept her schedule clear for us whenever we were in town, and spent the majority of each day leading us through home viewings. I especially appreciated the way that she served as the interface between us and the seller's team. She had no hesitation in negotiating on our behalf during the offer and escrow process. We slept well knowing that Kelly fought hard for us, got us a significant credit from the sellers, and closed on the house in a very timely manner. I have already strongly recommended my friends in the area to reach out to Kelly and her team once they begin their own house search in the LA and OC area. read more

Kelly Tap - Keller Williams Pacific Estates - Picture of us on closing day. - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am extremely particular about the people I choose to work with. Trust is a big thing, as well as know-how and execution. In the real estate industry, some people can come off phony, greedy, or pushy, all traits I tend to avoid at all costs. With Kelly, you're getting the exact opposite! She's genuine, which is a characteristic that is hard to find nowadays. It wasn't our first day at the rodeo, but buying a home is always a daunting process, it's a life change! Who would you want to be by your side when you're making one of the biggest decisions of your life? Someone like Kelly, who you can count on. She's smart, savvy, pleasant, and super responsive. I will emphasize the word RESPONSIVE. I felt like she went above and beyond to keep us posted throughout the entire process. In today's age, you want to work with an agent who is going to be able to get back to you ASAP, no matter how busy they are. Kelly always made us feel like we were a priority, and that's why we were able to trust in her and let her do her thing. I just appreciate the fact that when you need her to clarify something, or do a little extra research, she's there for you. Don't let her pleasant demeanor fool you. Underneath her calm kindness, she is a sly fox - that's the only word I can find to describe how stealthy she is at negotiating and fighting for you to get the best deal and/or push things along even when it's the other party that is holding it up. Her experience and background in negotiation is unparalleled. I've worked with other agents in the past who simply just open the door to the home, ask what you want to offer and leave it at that, so you feel like you have no idea what is going on. But Kelly is different. She is not only someone who will talk it over with you and offer her advice, but she's realistic. Kelly understands not only what our needs/wants are, but gives it to us how it most likely will play out, no frills. There's 2 types of people in this world, I've noticed. One kind likes to take a back seat and just back up and let other people go ahead of you when you're in line for something. The other kind will not hesitate to take charge, and take both steps forward to be first in line. She's the latter. She is fearless, and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home. I will also note, though Kelly's specialty is in the 562 region, she still worked with us all the way down in south Orange County! She had absolutely no issues working with the very strict HOAs rules that we had for the condo she sold at over asking price. If you need a real estate agent in LB, OC, LA or beyond, contact Kelly Tap aka Tap Into Real Estate. I confidently refer her, and thank her for getting us into our beautiful new home. read more

Kelly is simply amazing. We found our beautiful single-family home in our dream neighborhood in less than two weeks, closed escrow and received our keys in only 25 days, all during the COVID-19 pandemic might I add. Kelly's negotiation skills beat out 6 other offers while staying within our budget. She was amazing at explaining things and preparing us for every step in the home buying process. She was responsive to all of our questions and always made us feel like she had our best interest at heart and that's one thing I appreciated most. Honestly, she deserves more than five stars. Whether you're buying or selling I recommend doing so with Kelly on your team. You won't regret it. read more

Kelly Tap - Keller Williams Pacific Estates - We closed escrow in 25 days and on our wedding anniversary, thanks to Kelly. - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Long Beach, California

Being a first-time home buyer can be daunting. I didn't know where to start. A close friend referred me to Kelly, whom she had used for her own home-buying experience. I was planning on interviewing a few realtors, but sometimes, things don't work out the way you planned. That's a great thing in this case. Kelly was the first one I spoke with and after speaking with her, I just knew she was the realtor for me. She is so thorough, easily accessible, and goes above and beyond for you. In so many words, she is AWESOME! I am so glad our paths crossed, and I am fortunate that she was my realtor for my first home. I am so pleased to have worked with her. This will not be the last time either because I've found my realtor for life. If you're looking for a realtor, I highly suggest Kelly. You won't regret it. read more

As a first time home buyer, Kelly is the best person to help you with the process! Before we even went to open houses, we met with her to learn what to expect during the process, what to look for in homes, timeline of deadlines once we found our home, answered any questions we had about the process, and so much more. Once we found our home, she kept us up to date as to where we were in the process and was completely transparent with any concerns she had. She is someone you can trust to be honest and not lead you astray during the process! We met some questionable realtors during open houses, so we are glad we had Kelly at our side. Kelly and her whole team are great to work with :) she has helped us get our dream home! She is smart, reliable, trustworthy, and is not afraid to fight for her clients best interests. I would definitely refer her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

My wife and I purchased our first home and we did it with Kelly. Through out the whole process she took care of us with any questions we had and kept us informed from the beginning to the end of escrow. We were given plenty of notice for information/paperwork she, the lender and the seller agented needed so we were never surprised. Any complaint/request we had of the seller she fought for us. I have heard of people having bad experiences throughout the purchase of a home. That is not the case with Kelly. I would recommend her to anyone. read more

As first time home buyers, finding a respectable real estate agent with a good reputation was important to us. We wanted an agent to help guide us through the home buying process in the current housing market. We had found Kelly on Yelp based on her good reviews. Throughout the whole process she was very thorough and responsive to all our questions during the home buying experience. She helped us create an offer that helped us stand out from the other buyers and she has a good reputation with other agents which helped us seal the deal! After getting our offer accepted, the rest of the process was smooth. We are so happy that we chose her and are happy with our new home. To anyone buying or selling your home, we highly recommend Kelly and her team for all your real estate needs! read more

I highly recommend Kelly Tap of Tap into Real Estate. She is compassionate, competent, and will work tirelessly for you. She has a great eye for design and will help get your property ready to sell for top dollar PLUS she is a fierce negotiator. HIGHLY, highly recommend her! read more

I was referred to Kelly Tap and her partner, Marcos Avalos by a friend. I didn't expect much other than help with selling the property. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this sale took about 9 months, yes, you read that right, 9 months! We had to overcome many hurdles that were beyond our control, in order to sell the property. I am so grateful to them, for treating this like more than just a business transaction. Their level of integrity, knowledge, professionalism, and respect exceeded my expectations. Kelly and Marcos went above and beyond to help get the property sold, and now I can finally move on to the next chapter. Thank you both very much! read more

Amazing! My fiance and I are first time home buyers who knew very little about the process. Kelly and her team were wonderful in explaining and demonstrating the home buying process from start to finish, making it easy for us to understand terms/conditions/policies, what to consider, and what to look for in finding the right home that fits our needs. She is a proactive agent that will go the extra mile for you and fight for you. To any friend that I hear is looking to buy a home, I would not hesitate in recommending her! read more

Kelly is absolutely heaven sent! She helped us sell our 3 bed/2bath Long Beach rental home from a far as we had to handle the transaction from our current residence on the east coast. From our first email exchange, to initial video conference, multiple conference calls, text chain, securing vendors, and more! We would not have been able to trust any other realtor to handle the details and communication as well as Kelly and her team did. I think my husband and I used the word "amazing" multiple time to describe Kelly as she genuinely cares about her clients and truly goes above and beyond. We not only received multiple offers, got above asking price, and also closed ahead of schedule. I am not one to write reviews, but I felt so strongly about the top notch experience we had with Kelly as our realtor that I only want the best for her and her team as it relates to future clients. You will not be disappointed and will also being singing her praises once your home is sold or purchased! Jennifer and Neil read more

I'm so glad that my parents and I worked with Kelly to sell my parents house. Kelly was fantastic in helping us understand the home selling process and working with my family's needs during a difficult time. She worked with so many prospective buyers in a short amount of time and found a great, reliable buyer that purchased their home for a price that was so much more than my parents and I expected. Kelly was very responsive in answering all our questions as they came up. I really appreciate how she always wanted to make sure that my parents and I were comfortable with the steps along the way and kept us motivated through the unfamiliar process of selling a home for the first time. The escrow and title companies that her agency uses were great to work with too and very responsive. read more

Kelly is the best in the business! When we decided to sell our home, we chose Kelly because she came highly referred through our friends and family. And boy, she did not disappoint! She's smart, reliable, motivated and ethical; everything you could want in a realtor. She made the whole process of selling our home really easy. Seriously... how many people can say that?? She first toured our home, gave us her professional opinions on what we should fix, how to stage, a strategy for selling our home and gave us a detailed timeline of what we should do so we were never rushing. We had a ton of questions and she always answered every one of them, whether they were easy or required a bit of research. She is so organized and will always let you know the next step so you're not left in the dark. Kelly goes above and beyond and makes it seem so effortless. After everything was said and done, Kelly sold our home in FIVE days and the final offer was well ABOVE list price!! If you don't care about customer service or all that other stuff, I'm sure $$$$ talks. As for me, I care about the whole package so therefore, I will never use another realtor. Kelly has my business and my referrals for life! read more

We are first-time homebuyers, and Kelly could not have been more of a help for us. She's extremely thorough in her process, explanations, and resources. We took a few pauses, but when we got going we worked quickly, and she was able to meet any pace we wanted. The thing that makes her special is her balance of being just a true beam of joy and light and a serious negotiator and knowledgable agent. During our first viewing, she allowed us to just worry about what the house looked like while she asked specific, important questions about the bones of the house to the other realtor--many questions we would've never thought to ask. And she kept this going through the whole process. She has a true customer service way of doing business, while still advising and consulting, and there is the added bonus of her trusted team and folks she has worked with such as lenders, inspectors, etc. she has assembled throughout her years of experience. And one of the most important things for me is that she was friendly and human to all parties during these transactions, while still getting exactly what we wanted done, which you'd think would be a given, but sometimes cool heads do not prevail in real estate, and Kelly definitely knows how to be firm and remain personable. Don't hesitate--call Kelly for your real estate needs! read more

As a first time home buyer, it was important to find a real estate agent that would guide me through the daunting process of home buying. I needed an agent who was honest, patient, experienced, and someone with great interpersonal skills. A good friend referred me to Kelly Tap, and Kelly made home buying a smooth process. From the beginning, I knew Kelly was an experienced and knowledgeable agent by the way she answered my seemingly never-ending questions. After only a few house showings, Kelly developed a perfect sense of the kind of home I was looking for, and tailored showings that would fit my taste and more importantly, my budget! When the time came to make an offer, Kelly stepped up to the plate and diligently negotiated with the seller's agent to get me the best deal. I was also very impressed with how Kelly provided constant updates and quickly answered my emails and phone calls. Ultimately, I became the new owner of a home that fit all my requirements and I have to thank Kelly for making this home buying process a smooth and exciting experience. read more

Kelly truly goes above and beyond when it comes to helping you on your home journey. This spring, the housing market was incredibly competitive, and she helped us navigate a smooth path to get our offer accepted! You definitely want her on your side. Her team has great communication, and provided top notch support. Highly recommend working with Kelly! read more

I'm a mortgage lender that works with Kelly. She is very passionate about what she does and takes the process of buying and selling homes seriously. You can ensure she will be responsive and do everything possible to make sure the entire process goes as smoothly as possible. Highly recommended. read more

Kelly is a consummate professional. She takes time to understand her buyers needs while finding the perfect home for them. I have worked on several deals with her and consistently her clients applaud her efforts. First time buyers love working with Kelly. Everyone should Tap Into Real Estate!! read more

Kelly is hands down the best realtor I have used over the years. She has good interpersonal skills, knows the business & local market, is smart, and works hard with your best interest at heart. I recommend her with no reservations. read more

Kelly is by far the best real estate agent I have ever encountered. She guided us through the entire process and never left out any details. I am glad to of chosen Kelly for buying our first home. I definitely recommend her and her services. She has made the whole experience of buying a new house pleasurable, and the best part is she will give you her 100%. Thank you Kelly Tap ! We are super grateful for you :) read more

After my wife and I knew that there's a second baby coming, we knew it's about time to find a new place for our family. Kelly was referred to us by my brother who also was helped by Kelly. We had talked to a few agents before we got in touch with Kelly. I think the most amazing quality with Kelly is how she actually found a balance between helpful and pushy. She offered up lots information to make sure we are "in the known" throughout the process. I heard from other friends that buying a house can be scary, but that's not our experience at all. We felt much at ease knowing that we had one of the best warriors fighting for us. What's even more impressive was that we were only a smaller buyer, but she made us felt as if we were her VIP. We believe this is a sign of character that's rare to find nowadays. Highly recommend to anyone who's looking to buy and/or sell a house! read more

If I had to describe Kelly in one word, it would be fierce! From the moment we met her, through to the end of the home buying process, she handled everything with this tenacious, go getter spirit that made us feel very well taken care of. She's incredibly thorough and took the initiative in every situation to make sure we got the best deal. Negotiating is her passion and specialty, so you can be assured that you're going to get as much as you can price-wise. In addition to being on top of it all, all the time, she also takes the time to explain all the details (which we really appreciated as first time home buyers in California). Kelly and her team took excellent care of us, as they can for you. read more

My husband and I loooove Kelly. She's the best agent we ever hired! She's professional and her skills at real estate helped us got over asking price for the condo we sold and got the price we wanted for our next home. The process with selling and buying our homes were NOT easy, but Kelly was patient with us and worked hard for us! She made sure we understand every steps of the process and reported every detail to us in time. We know Kelly is honest and ethical when she dealt with other agents as well, which we also love that about her. Kelly is definitely a busy person, but she's always making herself available to us and put us in priority when she's with us. Kelly is punctual (in fact early to all the appointments) and she likes to deliver news and things to us in person (we don't live close). She's just a sweetest person to work with, even there were other agents complimented how good she was as an agent during the showings. We already recommended her to many our friends and families, and now we are recommending you Yelpers! This is the agent you should go with :D read more

Kelly, Is the best! She supported us with every detail in purchasing our home. She accommodate all requests. Kelly is really amazing worked day and night to make sure we were always happy and comfortable with every step of the way. I highly recommend her! read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Kelly on several transactions and each time I have had the honor to experience her knowledge, professionalism and high standard of customer service for her clients. Kelly respectfully accommodates all situations for her buyers and sellers along with a desire to educate them throughout the process of their purchase or sale. Kelly's honesty and huge heart show through on her business and personal life. I recommend Kelly in all real estate situations. read more

Kelly is the best. She is very conscientious and thorough. She makes the home selling process easy. I love working with her!!

Kelly was an absolute gem during the entire process. As a first time homebuyer, it was wonderful to have such an organized, thorough, and professional agent guide me through each step and make sure that every document was ready, every phone call was made, and all in a timely and efficient manner. It was unbelievable how smoothly it all went, but it also goes to show the level of effort and attention that was given behind the scenes to ensure as few hiccups as possible. If you have the opportunity to work with Kelly in your next real estate venture, snag her up. You won't regret it. read more

We bought our first home will Kelly and we are so glad that we went with her as our realtor. I knew Kelly from middle school and many of my friends have bought/sold multiple homes with her. Needless to say, she came highly recommended. She is very knowledgable, honest and straightforward and we felt that we could trust her from the very first presentation. We found the home we wanted on a Sunday afternoon and Kelly had no hesitation in helping us write up an offer and getting it in the same day. She was able to get our offer accepted despite there being higher offers, some how she worked her magic and we are now in a home that we absolute love. The best thing I can say about Kelly is that she takes pride in doing the absolute best for her clients. We would not hesitate to work with her again in the future for our real estate needs. read more

Words can not express how grateful my husband and I are to Kelly and her team. They go above and beyond to make the home buying process as seem less as possible and help give you an edge over other buyers. All my questions and concerns were answered in a timely manner. I'm so happy we choose Tap Into Real Estate as our agent to buy a home! read more

Being first time home buyers, we were intimidated by the whole situation especially realizing how much time and research it takes to purchase a home. My husband and our relator Kelly are high school friends and it wasn't long until Kelly and I were introduced. Kelly was a pleasure to have as our realtor and friend. During our first meeting, she was very informative and was able to show her expertise and knowledge in her job. She was thorough in her work and always kept us informed of what was going to happen next. Kelly never left any questions unanswered and always responded promptly. We felt very comfortable in the home buying process because of Kelly's expertise. She is professional, organized, and goes above and beyond for her clients which we appreciate so much. We want to thank her for the time and effort she spent finding our first home and for making our experience as easy as it was. She also kept everything very up front and did not give us any false hopes during the process. Kelly provided us with many options and solutions while we inched towards the home we really loved. From the first introductions, to open houses, all the different inspections and negotiations, all the way to us being handed our first set of keys. Kelly was there the entire way. We would definitely recommend Kelly as a realtor because we know from first hand that she is a hard worker and will not stop until she gets you what you deserve. -John & Mary read more

I had the pleasure of working with Kelly on a transaction in Signal Hill in 2015. She did a great job representing her clients! She was professional, responsive, ethical and sharp! I can assure you that her Clients are in good hands! With a handful of multiple offers, the Seller selected her Buyers offer because of Kelly. Congratulations Kelly on all of your success! read more

Kelly is an amazing real estate agent. As a first time home buyer, she helped walk me through the entire process and answer any questions along the way. I really appreciate her patience and professionalism. I look forward to doing more transactions with her in the future! read more

Kelly is absolutely amazing! She puts in an incredible amount of effort working for what seems like 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Literally could not have been happier with her and her associates service! read more