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!

We had such a pleasurable experience working with Hirano Homes. We met with Mia and Derek at their…read moreoffice and went over all our questions and criteria for finding a new home - they were both super knowledgeable of the area we were looking at and were able to make suggestions on the fly, just by looking at the map. This was extremely helpful as I was not as familiar with the area compared to my husband or them. Mia was our main point of contact and helped us schedule tours and answer any questions we had about properties or the home buying process in general. Mia was amazing and called the listing agents within a day of us sending her the listings and was able to schedule tours within the next day or two. She goes above and beyond and would visit the property prior so she can point things out to us when we walk through. If that wasn't possible, she would extensively research it and ask the listing agent about it to make sure she was well-informed and able to answer all our questions. We were first-time homebuyers and everyone at Hirano Homes - Mia, Derek, Rojo - made the process so seamless. It moved very quickly, but they made it easy and manageable for us. We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them to others!!

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!

We had such a wonderful experience with Forrest! We first met Forrest incidentally at an open house…read moremany months prior to our purchase, but were pleasantly surprised when he reached out to us about a property that he felt we would love--which he was absolutely right about! Buying a property is a big, daunting task, but Forrest made sure that the entire process was smooth, seamless, and as stress-free as possible. He was incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, efficient, thoughtful, responsive, and on top of things throughout the entire process, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience knowing that he was our agent.

Forrest was a phenomenal agent. We had a very unique property, a highly upgraded duplex with ADU…read morepotential, and when we switched gears and decided to do a limited listing off-market, Forrest was right there with us. We literally moved out on a Monday, cleaned the place on Tuesday, and Forrest did 5 highly qualified showings over the next 2 days, resulting in a nearly full price offer without us having to do any work. When the closing got bogged down due to various delays, he advised us on our options, aggressively nudging the buyer, and in the end, we were able to get the deal done. We never had to reach out for updates, he was always proactive and quick to respond. He really understands the market and never loses his cool. I highly recommend Forrest whether you are buying or selling.

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 was so easy to work with! She is communicative and responds quickly and clearly. She…read moreanswered all my questions and more. 5/5 highly recommend working with Tiffany.

I've never met a professional like Jack before. The way he protects his clients fiduciary interest…read moreis on a whole other level. When I say fiduciary, I mean he puts his clients first every single time--no hidden motives, no shortcuts, just loyalty and transparency. He's a shark when it's time to negotiate and a strategist when things get complicated. He spots angles others miss and pushes until his clients get what they want. He's relentless, professional, and outworks everyone around him. If you want someone who won't settle and won't back down, Jack is that guy. He is also super fun to work with.

Jack is truly an amazing guy, family man and agent! He made the entire home buying experience…read morestress free and simple. He definitely fights for his clients and keeps the best interest in mind. He's not pushy and gives you honest feedback. Jack was referred to me by a friend and I will be referring him to everyone going forward.

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!

Mina was incredible helping us buy our first home!…read more Huge thanks to Mina for making our first home purchase in Culver City such a smooth and positive experience! She was incredibly patient with all our newbie questions, always gave us quick responses ( even after hours!), and handled everything with total professionalism. Mina was so helpful every step of the way - from finding places to closing - and was genuinely a pleasure to deal with, calm and helpful even when things got stressful. We highly recommend Mina, especially to first-time buyers. She's amazing! Thank you, Mina!

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.