I had the absolute best experience working with Kara and Mike. They paid attention to my needs, held my hand through one of the biggest decisions of my life, and I couldn't imagine working with anybody else. I've since referred them to a few friends that are also extremely thrilled with their professionalism and ability to make things happen in such a tough market. I couldn't recommend working with them more. read more

**Exceptional Experience with Michael Katz and the Katz Group!** My wife Natalie and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Katz to find our perfect rental home, and we can't say enough good things about him! From start to finish, the experience was **flawless**. Michael's professionalism is unmatched--he's not only incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable about the market, but also genuinely kind and positive throughout the entire process. Michael made everything easy and stress-free for us, guiding us with expert advice and going above and beyond to ensure we found exactly what we were looking for. His dedication and positive energy made the experience invaluable. If you're reading this and looking for a realtor, **stop searching, stop thinking, hire Michael immediately**--you won't be disappointed! Thank you, Michael, for everything! read more

Working with Kara was a truly positive experience. She was knowledgeable, responsive, and always put our needs first. Her communication with us was outstanding and always looked out for our best interests! She got us our Forever home and for that I will forever be grateful. She has become a friend and someone who will we definitely keep in touch with. I highly recommend her and her husband to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Los Angeles. read more

This review has been a long time coming, and it feels like a love letter to Kara and Michael Katz. After two years of starting and stopping our search for the perfect home--and navigating the challenges of selling during fluctuating interest rates--we found the deal on our dream home. Through it all, Kara and Michael were right there beside us. They showed us every four-bedroom house from Toluca Canyon to Woodland Hills, working tirelessly to help us find a home that met our high standards. Kara connected with agents to get the full story on every house, while their deep knowledge of the Valley and stellar reputation opened doors we couldn't have reached on our own. When it came time to sell our home, Kara and Michael didn't just list it; they worked tirelessly to find the right buyer. From open houses to countless showings, their dedication paid off. Selling wasn't easy--there were setbacks along the way--but they remained steady and supportive throughout the process. If you're buying or selling in the Valley, don't look anywhere else. Kara and Michael never rushed us or pushed us to settle. Thanks to them, we found our dream home, and we hope others are just as fortunate. read more

Dana was incredible to work with during our home search. She was knowledgeable, patient, and very thorough. All questions were thoughtfully answered in a timely manner. Highly recommended!! read more

Amazing couple/team. Sold our house and helped us buy a new home within weeks. Years of experience and it ended up saving us money, getting us ready for the unknowns that other agents don't tell you. Would recommend this team to first time buyers or anyone else with previous experience like ourselves, just to see the difference. read more

Loved working with the Katz Group team! Can't say enough positive things about how instrumental they were in helping to get my place sold. From the beginning they came in with a plan/ extensive knowledge and helped to navigate this increasingly challenging market. The team was always highly responsive and were especially helpful in taking care of matters in the city while I had already moved down to San Diego. Thanks for handling everything! read more

Dana Rosen helped me purchase the perfect home for me and my family. She didn't try to sell us on any house that wasn't going to work for us. And when it came time to negotiate the price she gave great advice and then listened to what I wanted and went with it. The whole process of buying a house with her was pain free and fun. She is amazing. read more

Love Kara and Michael! We've both sold and purchased with them and they made it so easy for us...recently selling our condo for over-asking, buying our new house under-asking and we're about to list our second vacation home with them! I'm sure we'll get more than asking with these two...you should hire them if you like money and an easy process! read more

It doesn't get any better than Mike & Kara! We had bought AND sold our house with them! They make every process a breeze and are always there to help. They go above and beyond to make sure their clients are getting what they want or need. And to top it all off, they're amazing people! For the selling of our Woodland Hills home, we received multiple offers and Mike & Kara were able to secure an offer and closing of $130,000 over asking. Their marketing and guidance for selling our home was impeccable. We followed their direction and put in the necessary changes and they followed up with their beautiful marketing & photography and staging. They were right about all of their suggestions/ideas because we definitely couldn't have done it without them or any of their advice. Thank you so much for such a stress free and breeze of a process in working with you guys!!! read more

My wife and I had a great experience working with Michael and Kara Katz. They made the process of renting our house out incredibly smooth and were always easy to communicate with. Most importantly, they successfully found us qualified tenants, which was a huge relief. I highly recommend their services! read more

Michael and Kara did such an amazing job listing my home and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an agent that goes above and beyond!! We got $20,000 over list within the first few days of being on the market. I have now bought and sold multiple homes with them and they are always really responsive and answer all my questions. I always feel like they are trusted friends through the whole process and am so happy with the results! read more

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Kara was a joy to work with! Quick to respond to any questions I had, patient while I figuerd out what i wanted, and a wealth of knowledge!

Michael and his incredible team made our journey to purchase our first home a breeze! Michael is very knowledgeable, responds to any question we had very quickly, and made sure that we loved the home we would purchase. We explained to Michael what we were looking for and he made sure to show us many homes possible till we found our perfect one! It wasn't an easy market but Michael definitely made it happen!!! We couldn't be any happier with our purchase! We HIGHLY recommended Michael and his team to anyone in need of finding/purchasing there new home, selling your home or an investment property! read more

The best real estate team that one needs to be competitive in LA area. I'm a repeat customer and highly recommend Michael and Kara Katz!

I used the Katz group to represent me for an investment property in the Southern CA area. Michael was a referral, so I knew I could trust him. That being said, in terms of work ethic and going the extra mile, Michael and his team were beyond my expectations. I have used 7 agents and Michael has been on the top of that list. He understood my needs/goals and was willing to execute on the requests that were tedious, but in line with my goals. He definitely represented me well and made sure to be my advocate through the entire ups and downs of negotiation and closing. If you are in the market for a personal residence, investment property or a vacation home in the Southern California area, The Katz group is worth giving a shot. read more

Michael Katz is freaking phenomenal!!! He was super in tune with what we were looking for and nailed it with our place. The day we spent looking at places with him was so easy and organized. We he is amazing human being! He always checked in to make sure we will be well taken care of!! When we moved out of our place, we had a few questions about our lease and he happily assisted even though he was no obligated to! My partner and I are both queer, people of color and have had bad experiences working with other companies & it was so great to have a person who had our best interests in mind. We have recommended the Katz Group LA to all of our friends and family! You should definitely work with them! read more

My wife and I just bought our very first condo in an incredibly competitive market amid the highest interest rate environment in the last 20 years, and choosing the Katz team was the best decision we could have made. Their knowledge, expertise, and commitment to their clients were apparent from the very first phone call and reaffirmed time and again over the months we worked with them to find our home. Michael and his team were always responsive and patient no matter how many questions or scenarios we threw at them, taking the time to simplify complex legal jargon and explain nuances of the home-buying process. They listened and understood exactly what we wanted, and unquestionably had our best interests at heart. We especially appreciated how forthright and honest they were, always telling us "how it is" and what to expect so there were no surprises. They truly care about their relationships with their clients - we closed escrow a month ago and still receive texts checking in on our renovation progress and offering assistance with Escrow. I would highly recommend Michael, Kara, and their team to anyone. I am 100% confident they will exceed your expectations as they have our own. read more

I worked with Michael to purchase my first home and can't recommend him enough! I really appreciate his flexibility when it came to showing me listings all over Los Angeles- he was so patient when I didn't know where I wanted to start, and he helped me narrow down my options and figure out exactly what I was looking for. When it came time to submit offers, he guided me through the whole process and really made me feel at ease. He helped me land the perfect home and I'm so grateful for his guidance and support through it all! I look forward to working with this team again in the future! read more

First time homebuyer here. Michael did a phenomenal job of walking us through the process. We closed on our first offer made, against other offers! He pushed to get us into a good home without compromising anything. He made himself available at any time on any day to answer questions or do what he could to get us into showings, even during the pandemic. Kara assisted us in all admin and made everything super quick and easy. Thumbs up all around! Would highly recommend to any other first time buyers!! read more

Mike made my home buying experience as a first-timer a breeze. He's knowledgeable, responsive, and patient. I highly recommend Mike to anyone needing an agent, you will not regret choosing him! read more

If you are interested in buying or selling in the Los Angeles area, I highly recommend Kara and Michael Katz. They are hard-working and really listen to the sellers' and buyers' wants and needs. They make the process smooth and as painless as possible. In addition, they are knowledgeable and know the area very well. Kara and Mike are also very friendly and kind! It is easy to talk to them and I really enjoyed getting to know Kara. I couldn't be happier with how selling our condo went! read more

Mike and Kara have helped me through both a purchase in Joshua Tree and a sale in Silverlake now and I can't recommend them highly enough! They're sharp, hustle, and are always on top of what needs to be done. They'll tell you how it is and always be on your side. If you want to minimize the pain and angst of a real estate transaction than these are your guys! read more

As a first time homebuyer, I was confused, terrified, and stressed getting into this insane market. Having Kara as my real estate agent, however, made the process SO MUCH EASIER. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient with my endless "newbie" questions, sooo friendly, and has a phenomenal relationship around town. When I finally put in an offer on my dream townhouse, she walked me through the entire process and made pivotal recommendations that convinced the seller to choose my offer. I've already referred her to multiple friends, and I'm immensely grateful I had her by my side through this process. If you're looking to purchase a home in Los Angeles, especially in these crazy times, choose Kara Katz! One final note: I genuinely consider her a personal friend after this home-buying experience. She's the best! read more

I'm not someone who writes reviews but I wanted to recommend agent Katie Robinson who helped us find our home in Los Angeles recently. We looked at a lot of different options all across town before setting on the right one. Katie was so wonderful, caring and determined throughout the process, and we are grateful for her help! read more

The thought of purchasing our first home was overwhelming at first and we didn't know where to start. Kara and Mike walked us through the entire process from pre-approval, to lending options to all the little details that made no sense to us at first. Even with a unique employment situation through Covid-19, they were able to introduce us to a specialty lender that matched our needs when we had previously gotten stuck with other lenders. Their entire network of resources made the deal happen. They fought hard for us in negotiations and secured us the house at under asking price despite multiple offers from other parties, they are magicians! I couldn't have asked for a better experience start to finish. read more

Kara and Michael are the king and queen of real estate. Their knowledge of navigating the buying and selling process is unmatched. We've both sold and purchased with them and they made it so easy for us. Its so important you find a realtor you get along with, you're basically connected at the hip throughout the process. Both my wife and I really enjoyed working with Kara and Michael and will continue to hire them for all our future houses! Hire them to represent you, you won't regret it! read more

My girlfriend and I started our search for property for the first time in a very tough market. We had 2 real estate agents before we come across Kara and Michael and I have to say, working with them was the decision that made our dream of buying a home possible. Kara and Michael are the best for many reasons but mostly because they actually work as a team they are dedicated, creative and are always available to support their clients. They were communicating with us even during their holidays! Buying a real estate can be a very stressful and long process but with a good agent it can be one of the most enjoyable journeys of your life. This is exactly how we felt throughout the experience we had with Kara and Michael. They helped us every time an unexpected issue arose and represented us very well to get it taken care of. We were targeting a few areas of Los Angeles and they covered all of them. Our favorite was (and still is) Studio City, where the real state competition is fierce. But thanks to these amazing agents we are living there now! In this very competitive market, Kara and Michael stand out due to their creative strategies. They helped us to get our offer accepted before showings were even started. The sellers decided to pause the showings for some reason but with Kara and Michael making good communication with the selling agent, we were able to place our offer and get it accepted before even seeing the property! This was risky but with good agent's mentorship it became a measured risk. We definitely would recommend Kara and Michael to anyone who is looking to buy or sell. We really feel fortunate because we got to know them and we would definitely contact them again regarding all our real estate needs. read more

Kara and Michael are the type of agents that will go above and beyond to assure results. Buying a home can be stressful and they made sure everything went smoothly. I work a crazy schedule and Kara or Michael were always available to drive documents to my work for me to conveniently sign and they would happily deliver them to where ever they needed to go. I was completely satisfied with their services and know that when they help you purchase your new home you will receive nothing but the best. Thank you Kara and Michael for making my DREAM come true! read more

Mike & Kara were fantastic to work with. They know the Los Angeles market and neighborhoods well, were always prompt in answering my questions, did an excellent job of guiding me through the process, and are just funny and warm and nice to work with and made the crazy process of LA home-buying much more fun. They really took the time to understand my situation and ensure that I was looking in neighborhoods and at houses I would be happy with. Never any upsell, never any aggressiveness. They're honest assessments of properties and deep knowledge of the process were invaluable. Mike has a background in data analysis and psychology and I found myself constantly turning to him for advice about negotiations and fair market values. I would send anyone who is house-hunting in LA to Katz Group without reservation. read more

We had the pleasure working with Michael and Kara to buy our house. They are so passionate, attentive, knowledgeable, professional and responsive . We are so glad that we had them as our agent because without their help we wouldn't be able to get the house. They were always available to answer our questions and make us comfortable and happy with our decision. So, I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a property. You can't find any better agent read more

It was a joy to work with Michael and his team for my purchase. At the outset, he asked great questions about my needs and then laid out a thoughtful strategy. At every stage of the process, from inquiring about a new listing all the way to the keys finally being handed over, I felt like he had my interests at heart. In other words, he was a partner in the transaction and not just a salesperson driving towards a commission. Importantly, I felt like I was maximizing my odds of securing an acceptance without compromising on the things most important to me. The icing on the cake is that he's a really nice guy. I intend to recommend Michael and his team to friends and family. read more

Mike and Kara helped me purchase an investment property and couldn't have been more impressed by them. They got my offer accepted BEFORE they even started showing the property. They were creative in their approach which thankfully saved me from getting into a bidding war with other buyers!!! There were a few issues that came up in inspections and they pushed hard for the seller to take care of them which the seller ultimately did. They kept me informed during the whole process and really fought hard for me. Couldn't recommend them more!!! read more

My husband and I recently closed on our first home with the help of Kara and her team. We would have been lost without her! Kara listened to our needs and concerns from day one and helped us selectively chose what homes to view. She ushered us through a tricky escrow with a difficult seller and sellers agent. Kara fought for us throughout the entire process and was extremely responsive - day and night. As first time buyers we were nervous and had a ton of questions, Kara was patient and careful to explain every detail of the process. Kara made a stressful and scary experience fun and exciting. I cannot recommend Kara's services as an agent enough! read more

Michael and Kara where do I start they are truly amazing! My husband and I were in search of a home with only a week left in our current lease. I called Michael and he opened up his schedule the very next day to show me homes while my husband was working. We made a list of about 10 homes he organized everything super smoothly. The second home we went to was it, I knew it from the moment I walked in. We went on to see the third home after the viewing I knew the second home was it. I mentioned how i wanted my husband to see it Michael suggested we come back later with my husband. I mean who does that, especially the same day. He help us negotiate the deal. We received keys right away, he even left us a house warming present. He checks in every so often. Kara and Michael truly go above and beyond with their service. I have never left a yelp review until now yet I use the app anytime I need suggestions. Extremely thankful for both of them! read more

Mike and Kara helped my fiancé and I buy our dream house in Joshua Tree a few weeks back and couldn't have been better! Even while based out of LA they took the time to be there on the important days, and were lifesavers when it came to dealing with all the hurdles and various personalities one has to deal with to make sure everything got done! We highly recommend Kara and Mike to anyone in the general Los Angeles area for their real estate needs and look forward to working with them again in the future! read more

Kara and Mike are a serious POWER COUPLE in the real estate game here in LA. They're insanely professional, hard working and know what the heck they're talking about. You can trust them 100% as they have your best interest at heart and want to find you your dream home (or help you sell your current one)! I know for a fact when I sell my house in the future, I will be using them to help me, because as I said, they really know what they're doing and you can count on them to get the job done (I know first hand after meeting them at several open houses they were hosting, where they were insanely professional, caring, and personable)! These two are a serious dynamic duo. If you work with Kara and Mike, yeah, you'll find what you're looking for, I just know it! Is it weird that I am excited to sell my house because I want to work with them? read more

A big thank you to the Katz group for playing an instrumental role in the successful closing on my new home. They tirelessly showed me every property I fancied over a period of two years. When I finally found the house of my dreams they didn't waste any time helping me put an offer during the eleventh hour, only minutes before the seller was to accept a competing offer. Moreover in a time when buying a house can be stressful, the Katz group attended to my every question and concern, usually getting back to me within minutes. Their professionalism, dedication and relaxed style made this a lovely experience. When the time comes I hope they will help me purchase my next home. read more

Mike and Kara were a pleasure to work with on my recent purchase in SoCal. They were able to do video tours, anticipated and responded quickly to all of my needs and were great at strategizing during the bidding process to secure a good price. They were honest and straightforward during all parts of the process. I would definitely use Mike and Kara again and highly recommend them to anyone for help on buying or selling a house. read more

I was coming out of a long, rough ride on a condo purchase that I was stuck with when the market crashed. I was leery about working with another agent to sell my place but was lucky Kara reached out to me. She was EXTREMELY patient with going at my pace, explaining EVERYTHING I had questions about. She had great contacts to help me explore refinancing, renting and selling. I eventually landed on selling my place. Her and her husband did an amazing job of showing the place and getting it priced to the right place. She also stayed in contact through the whole escrow process, very quick to answer any questions and the escrow partners she brought in were fantastic. Can't say enough good things about my experience. read more