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

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!!!!!

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

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!

Working with Oriana and Ronnie was the best realtor experience we have had. My mom was selling her…read moretownhome in a community and Oriana called us back within an hour of us submitting an inquiry form on a Saturday morning. She went right to work with a dated house and help us through the whole process. Before we even signed with her she continued to offer to meet with us and answer all of our questions. We have been burned by real estate agents in the past and she helped reassure us. We had to fly back to the east coast and she handled all of the post work (sorry again about the bricks!). She got us a great deal, handled everything we needed with us being across the country. We would work with her if we ever find ourselves in Long Beach again. Thank you to Oriana and Ronnie for everything!

Search no further for a one stop all encompassing solution to your real estate needs! Here is our…read moreexperience. We listed a long term rental with The Oriana Shea Group after an extended and difficult tenant eviction. The house was in dire shape. Oriana established a clear improvement plan and selling strategy at the onset. She then leveraged an extended team of top-notch professionals to complete all aspects of the project which included cleanup, painting, repairs, electrical, tile, wood floor refinishing, installing new appliances, etc. etc. When the repairs were done, Oriana and the team staged and marketed the home in spectacular fashion. It was a true transformation. We received multiple offers immediately and ultimately sold way above listing price. The Oriana Shea Group is solely responsible for enabling us to sell a difficult property at the best possible price. I cannot speak more highly of their work and professionalism. Truly, truly the best!

I have spent the last 4 years living at a property that J and P Realty have managed and I have…read morenothing but positive things to say. Most if not all of my interactions be it over the phone or in person were with Sandra. She was always happy and professional and always asked how my young son was doing. If there was ever a maintenance issue, it was resolved either the same day or very next at the latest. Believe it or not I looked forward to dropping off my rent check because she and I would always talk for a few min about families, holidays etc. I moved out of the property due to the need for a bigger space. I think J and P and their staff are top notch in my opinion. Nick F.

We've never had a bad experience in the almost 3 years we've been dealing with J&P. We only…read morecommunicate with Sandra and anytime there's an issue or maintenance needed on something we can't handle. Someone is at our door step to help. Like clock work! We've dealt with big corporate property managers and....this experience is 10x better.

We had an excellent experience working with Elliot throughout the entire home-buying process. From…read morethe beginning, he was knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and always willing to answer our questions. What impressed us most was his strong negotiation skills. He listened carefully to our concerns and did an outstanding job communicating our requests to the seller's agent. He worked hard to negotiate both the purchase price and the repairs, always keeping our best interests in mind. He also coordinated smoothly with the escrow company, inspectors, and other professionals, making the entire process much less stressful. We truly appreciated his professionalism, honesty, and dedication. We always felt that he was on our side and working hard for us. We highly recommend Elliot to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled real estate agent. Thank you for helping us purchase our new home!

Great Castle Properties does it again!…read more When we decided it was time for us to sell our condo and move into a single family home, we did not hesitate to call Great Castle Properties. This was our second time working with Will. He is not only a knowledgeable agent, but an honest friend. He is professional and easy to communicate with. He will get to know you deeply, and he cares more about his client's needs/future goals rather than simply the numbers. While bedroom and bathroom count are important, Will ensures that the homes you target are the right fit. This helped us lessen our focus on the emotional process of visualizing our life in a particular home and see that there were more opportunities and possibilities in the neighborhoods we targeted. We were also quite satisfied with Will's negotiating skills. He made sure to keep us updated every step of the way and allowed us to guide strategies that he would execute seamlessly. The escrow process felt streamlined. Will kept us on a strict timeline in order to close on time. His assistant, Andy, prepared most of the paperwork digitally and got us in contact with vendors such as insurers and repairmen. In the end, we were able to successfully purchase our first home that we plan to live in for years to come. On the selling side, Will has a fantastic marketing team that includes photography, social media, and staging. Honestly, the condo looked so much cooler in the listing than I remember actually living in it--and we loved living there! He held multiple open houses and private showings while we were out of town. Andy provided weekly marketing updates on how our home was performing online. The whole process was very smooth and pretty hands off from a seller's standpoint. We were able to secure multiple offers and ultimately accepted one in our target price range. In summary, we have no regrets hiring Great Castle Properties. Will and Andy were a pleasure to work with over the several months-long process of buying/selling our homes. We wholeheartedly recommend them and would easily work with them again in the future.

Where do I begin, Knowledgeable trustworthy professional team!…read more"Nahed, Krys and their team made the process simple, exciting and very informative. My husband and I learned so much, we were hesitant since we were first time buyers. We took that leap of faith, and now we are homeowners. They made us feel like family, and they ALWAYS had our best interest. They helped us find and secure our dream home at the right price! They made the escrow process smooth, and always made themselves available. They always answered all our questions within a timely matter. Highly recommend Estate of Grace!

Honestly hands down the best and most fun real estate team I've ever met. Was working with another…read morerealtor for years and got introduced to this team by a friend. Within 45 days of meeting them my dream home is purchased and I'm moved into it! The process from offering this home to opening escrow was like 18days and even the selling agent complimented how communicative and rest Oscar was to work with! Nahed and her team are so amazing and they even value you by hosting little mixers for their clients! Even after they've already made their sale! I love them. They're more than agents but like family!!