As first-time homebuyers, we honestly couldn't have asked for better real estate agents. The process came with many roadblocks and unexpected challenges, but they handled everything proactively and professionally. Anytime an issue came up, they were already working on a solution before we even had to worry. They were extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and patient, taking the time to explain each step and making sure we felt confident throughout the entire process. Thanks to their dedication and problem-solving skills, we were able to purchase a great home that we truly love. If you're a first-time buyer or want agents who genuinely advocate for you and stay on top of every detail, I highly recommend them. We're so grateful for their hard work and support! Thank you Tom Nate and Andrea!! read more

I am so happy I chose Tom Santoro to represent my wife and I as we set out to purchase our dream home. If you are reading this and looking for an agent, please look no further. Tom has thirty plus years of real estate experience and it shows. I guarantee you will be taken care of and his services are WORTH EVERY PENNY. Thank you Tom and everyone else at Crane Real Estate! read more

Tom is absolutely incredible. He's been in the business for 30+ years and boy does he know his stuff. I felt like family with Tom! He is so personable and will do anything to make sure you're happy. We couldn't have found our first home without him. I truly feel so lucky that he was in our corner. So knowledgeable, responsive, friendly, and upfront. Thanks Tom! read more

We were referred to Tom by my husband's family who had also worked with him in the past and it became very clear why they recommended him to us. Tom spent about a year with us looking for our home. Whenever an offer was rejected, or something did not work out, he was always positive and kept us going. He knew our home was out there and he was right! We finally found the home we loved about a week before we were going to leave the country to go on a two week vacation. Starting the Escrow process was very stressful because of our time crunch, but with Tom's help, everything lined up and worked out in our favor. We were able to leave for our trip knowing that when we got back, all we would need to do is sign the final paperwork. He and his entire team were so helpful and professional - I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Tom is hands down the best! He is exceptionally knowledgeable, detail-oriented and hardworking, but most importantly he was always on our side. This was our first home purchase. He walked us through the whole process and made sure we were aware of any downsides to properties as we viewed them. We started looking during a real tough market (end of 2021, beginning of 2022), and I doubt another agent would have put in the effort for us that Tom did. He was always happy to view houses with us, and he must have written more than a dozen offers for us before he got us into an amazing home. When we were in escrow, he was on top of everyone to make sure that all the paperwork was being completed. He helped us schedule what must be one of the most thorough home inspectors out there. Despite my anxiousness, closing went as smooth as could be. Honestly, I couldn't be happier to have been working with Tom. read more

Tom is a very knowledgeable realtor and a great person to reach out to for any real estate needs or questions. He has always made himself available to me and my family and I am beyond grateful for the years I have known him. He always had great advice and works around the clock to get the job done for all Crane Real Estate clients. read more

Truly the best! . My family has used Thomas Santoro (Tom) for our real estate needs for almost 20 years and he continues to be our go-to realtor. He has helped us on the purchase and sale of many properties and he makes the process seamless. We have also referred other family and friends to him. Tom is the ultimate professional and knows the industry in and out. He always looks out for our best interests, his customer service is amazing! If you are looking for an excellent realtor, look no further. Tom does not disappoint. read more

Tom Santoro is a wonderful realtor and a great person! He is savvy, highly educated, and honest. My husband and I have known Tom for 27 years. When we were looking for our first home in Orange County, CA toward the end of 1991, we fell in love with the first home we saw and we wanted to buy it. Tom wouldn't have it. He insisted that we see every home on his list that met our specifications so we were absolutely sure about our choice. Yep, that first home was the one we ended up buying at a wonderful price that Tom negotiated for us, and we lived there happily for the next 27 years. On occasion over the years, we thought about moving to a larger home and had Tom take us around. He did so happily even though we decided not to buy. Just recently, in 2024, we made a decision to sell our wonderful home and move to Florida! It is a sight to behold to see Tom in action! He knew exactly when we should move and what we needed to do to upgrade our home. He guided us every step of the way, even while on his long-awaited family vacation out of state! We moved our home before selling our home, and Tom took over, making sure everything ran smoothly in our absence. Tom and his wife Barbara, who assists him in the office and is very helpful, even mailed two items for us that we realized after the fact we had left in CA. Needless to say, he went above and beyond the call of duty. Tom sold our home for an amazing price, one that we never even imagined or expected! Tom continues to follow up with us to this day (several month later) just to see how we're doing. We highly recommend Tom for all of your real estate needs! read more

Tom Santoro is a consummate professional. His knowledge of the area, market trends, and industry contacts are unmatched. In addition to being a top agent, Tom is a wonderful person. He truly wanted my family to find the best home, and he was patient in guiding us through this process. I never felt rushed as we looked at many homes before finding the right one. We were in good hands with Tom from start to finish. I highly recommend Tom for any of your real estate needs! read more

It was a pleasure to work with Thomas Santoro. Thomas was very easy to work with, he always returned our calls and emails promptly, and he was very knowledgeable throughout the whole experience. It took us quite a while to find the right home, and we had some special circumstances, but Thomas was patient with us and worked very hard to not only find us a great home but also make sure we got a lender that could work with our situation. It was an all around great experience. read more

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I met Tom 30 years ago when I bought my first property in Fullerton. 5 properties later I can't say enough good things about Tom and the team at Crane Real Estate. Tom sets the bar high for himself and the Crane Real Estate team, often much higher than the churn and burn big name Realtors. Tom's knowledge of real estate and financial and tax planning is immense, and he generously shares that knowledge so his clients have a complete picture of their financial present and future. When we bought our last property with Tom it was an epic search of 52 listings. Tom was incredibly patient, was in constant communication, and worked tirelessly to help us find the right home. Best Realtor in OC! read more

Tom has to be the most honest and hardworking realtor out there. He worked hard to get our house sold during the pandemic! After getting our house sold in 3 days after being on the market, he encouraged us to not rush into buying and settling for a house that we would outgrow or decide to move out of in a couple years. He was right, we were patient and found our dream home! Tom worked hard to make sure that every detail was beyond perfect in the transaction of buying our home. He found information that I'm sure no one else would have caught and worked diligently to make sure they were corrected. We just moved into our new home and could not be happier ! Tom has checked in with us continuously after to make sure that we are happy and that the move went well. He is truly one of a kind! Thank you Tom! read more

My wife and I were first time homebuyers with VERY limited knowledge of the process. Having someone as honest and experienced as Tom made the process incredibly stress free. Tom was phenomenal from the beginning. He is truly there to help you out, which from several horror stories of real estate brokers that I've heard, is not always the case. Due to the remarkable amount of homes he's sold, he is incredibly knowledgeable in just about all areas (inspection, finances, etc.). He was even able to refer us to an absolutely amazing mortgage broker. Thank you SO much for everything you've done for us Tom, we could not imagine the process without you!! read more

Tom is really one of the best Realtors you will ever find! He has helped us buy our home with utmost care and patience. He is very knowledgeable about what he does and takes a pride in providing excellent services... before, during and even after the engagement is over! read more

I was able to sell my property which Tom Santoro helped me buy as my broker eight years ago in just three weeks' time. This was the fastest escrow ever and I made a tidy profit with his help. Tom's attention to detail and his relentless devotion to the process helped both buyer and seller through this maze of regulations and the transaction. With so much to know, I was happy I had Tom as my trusted advisor as Tom has acquired a vast sum of knowledge over the past 30 plus years in the real estate business. As busy as he is, he always had time for my questions and helped me understand where we were in the process. Before I knew it, escrow had closed and he followed up on everything in-between making sure it was completed just exactly so. My wife and I couldn't be happier. read more

Tom handled every detail in a most professional manner. A great and thorough communicator, he handled the complexities of my transaction in a way that left no room for guesswork or second thoughts. Leaving nothing undone nor any money on the table. I can be assured that all that needed to be done was indeed done and that both the buyer and I as the seller, were treated in a manner beyond reproach. read more

As first time buyers, my wife and I could not have had a better agent. Tom Santoro and his team at Crane Real Estate are personable, professional, ethical, and extremely thorough. Tom's attention to detail meant that he reviewed every document to make sure that our interests were protected and that we understood each aspect of the transaction. Tom caught numerous mistakes (mostly minor, but still important) by the seller's agent and our escrow officer. He made certain that everything was in order on our end. Our escrow process hit no snags or delays because Tom was meticulous about navigating through the process. He was also able to offer referrals to plumbers, HVAC specialists, roofers, general inspectors, etc., all of whom we were extremely pleased with. We felt reassured and confident throughout the home buying process with Tom as our agent. We would not hesitate to use Tom/Crane Real Estate again for buying or selling property and we offer him our highest recommendation. read more

Tom helped us buy a home at the end of this year and he was wonderful to work with! He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the real estate market. As first time home buyers, he helped us through the stress of it all while, at the same time, helping us avoid the pitfalls you might stumble into as a first time buyer. He was great! He really goes the extra mile too, as we had a small issue with the house afterwards that the pest inspection company was supposed to take care of and he helped us resolve that to our complete satisfaction. Not only is Tom great, but the others at Crane Real Estate are fantastic too. I don't know how we would have done it without Tom's help. read more

Tom helped us buy our new home and sell our old home. Other real estate agents I have worked with treat the job as a hobby and don't seem to know what they are doing, but Tom is extremely knowledgeable, professional and takes pride in his work. He really helped us navigate the process and every step of both sales was a priority for him. I will also say that he stands behind his word - we had a situation where we felt we could do a better financing deal on our new house and he promised to pay the closing costs if we could, and he did. So he is honest and a man of his word in a profession where unfortunately you often encounter shady and dishonest people. He is also just a very nice person! I recommend Tom and Crane Real Estate unreservedly. read more

Tom is by far one of the most honest people I have ever met. He was the buying agent for the purchase of our home in 2008 in Fullerton (Raymond hills). He listened to us about the type of home we wanted. The first house we wanted went to the first bidder because my husband and I stalled. We we're broken hearted. Tom "made us" (because I was outing so much bat the first house) see another house that had just been listed that day. It was on a better street, better house, better floor plan, pool and move in ready. We wrote an off that night. We are still in that same home 6 years later and so happy! We have filled it with two happy little girls and cannot imagine living anywhere else! If not for tom, we would have never seen it! The listing agent, who advertises a lot.... Was not impressed. She made it even more obvious that we were so lucky to have tom on our side. He is so detailed and does not let little details hold up your sale. Since he is also a financial planner, I feel like he looks at your overall picture. He is not just about the sale he is about a long term relationship. He has handled the sale of my husbands grandmother home, a good friends home sale, and my brother and sister in laws first home purchase. I have referred COUNTLESS friends and clients of my own to him. Everyone has thanked me for connecting them with him. Bottom line, he is awesome and knows his stuff. read more

From the moment that Tom Santoro quickly returned my first phone call, I knew that the sale of my mother's townhouse was in good hands. We met the next day and I was impressed with his knowledge of the area and the housing market. He understood our need to act quickly in order to support my mother in her final years. I recognized that selling a home in January, especially with the incredible amount of rain we had in these winter months, would make the sale more difficult. Tom knew exactly how to market this home and highlight the beautiful neighborhood. He advertised in many ways, including the Internet, and did not rely on "word of mouth" like some other real estate agents. He included me in every decision and became a trusted advisor. This has been a difficult time watching my mother leave the home she loved, but Tom made sure that her financial future was safe. I appreciate his incredible professionalism, expertise and attention to detail to make sure that escrow proceeded smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom Santoro to help sell or purchase a home! read more