Incredible job helping us sell our condo in Signal Hill including advice on improvements to make, working with handyman to complete improvement projects and staging the unit. Thank you so much! read more

Thank you, Trina, for helping us in the purchase of our Long Beach condo! My husband and I couldn't have done it without you. From start to finish, you were there for us, always available to answer any questions. Being from out of town, we were especially appreciative of your knowledge of the area and of the daunting process. She got us in to see the condo even though the owners were on the verge of accepting another offer. Lucky she did since our offer was accepted, and we were in town for only 2 days to view properties. So happy that we had Trina to guide us through it all! read more

Trina did an unbelievable job for us! Finding our dream retirement home in Wa.state a year and a half too early, we had to have it, after having our offer accepted (on the contingency of the sale of our home), called Trina. She went to work for us immediately, knowing we were on a deadline to be in escrow and sold in order to close on the Wa. property. She is very efficient, knowledgeable, and worked tirelessly to make our complicated deal go through! We highly recommend !! read more

Trina was great to work with finding our first home. She was patient with us and available when we needed her. As new homeowners who aren't familiar the processes, Trina broke down everything for us and is very knowledgeable in her line of work. read more

We had a run down house to help a relative sell from Northern California. We needed to find an agent in Long Beach with whom we felt comfortable. Trina stood out so we went with her. We had a long prep time before the house was ready and Trina was patient and supportive the whole time. Once we were ready to sell, Trina devised a strategy to create a bidding war that worked out far better than we had expected. Trina's youthful enthusiasm was a constant joy. She was never arrogant nor impatient with our learning steps as we came up to speed with her help. In fact, I looked forward to our daily calls to discuss offers and further strategy. The end result (the cash in hand) was better than we had expected. I would only use Trina in the future and would recommend her to anyone. read more

The best decision my family made was hiring Trina. She handled every aspect of the sale and a new purchase of a home with outstanding professionalism. Her knowledge of the market is exceptional. Our home for sale was under contract in 5 days, and we closed on our new home just 6 weeks later. Her communication is excellent and she continuously advocated for us along the way. What a blessing to have Trina on our team! read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Trina during both sale and purchase of different properties. Throughout both experiences, Trina was knowledgeable, responsive, understanding, and effective. Her years of experience as a real estate agent really show in her knowledge of the process (sales and purchase), her skills as a negotiator, and her communication with all parties involved. Trina showed patience as we navigated a very difficult housing market while also being extremely discerning. We wholeheartedly recommend Trina for your real estate needs. read more

Trina Rufo was our realtor and was excellent. We are first time home buyers and so we were pretty nervous about the whole process. However Trina was so patient with us, always responded very quickly, educated us along the entire process, was always available to allow us to visit the property even when it was a last minute thing. She made us feel at ease and peace the entire time; and her knowledge about the whole process and the market (particularly in cal heights, bixby knolls Ans Long Beach area) was impressive. If we were to buy again, I'd definitely use her again. I highly recommend Trina to anyone looking for a home. read more

Tina Rufo FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!! She made the selling process so easy and helped me understand what was happening every step of the way. I am an out of state owner and Trina went above and beyond to secure the home and to hire contractors and make house ready for sale. Before choosing a real estate agent, I conducted a lot of research to see who would be the best choice based on the time and effort they investment into selling the property and how they promote their listings. Trina Rufo stood out as the best all around. Her reviews were strong and I could tell she put a lot of work into their listings. I spoke with Trina over the phone on several occasions and she answered my questions, providing objective data regarding how many homes they sell, how long their listings typically stay on the market, and providing tons of info on comps in the area. Trina made the process incredibly easy and took extra steps many other Realtors don't (but should). My house went under contract days after we put it on the market. Trina walked me through every step of the closing process. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience. I highly recommend Trina Rufo. She's a true professional and a genuinely nice lady. I realize it won't always be this easy to sell my home, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Realtor. read more

Trina is truly an expert real estate agent. She helped us navigate the purchase of our first home and was communicative, knowledgeable, and advocated for us every step of the way. She knows the Long Beach market well, and her connections allowed us the opportunity to purchase the home of our dreams off market. She made the process go incredibly smoothly and took the time to explain everything in detail along the way. I would recommend Trina to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! We couldn't have done it without her! read more

Our neighbors referred my husband and I to Trina and we are so grateful they did! Trina is nothing short of communicative, knowledgeable, and professional when it comes to the evolving housing market. She truly cares about her clients and always gives her honest opinion; we have the upmost respect for her transparency and never felt like we were being pressured into anything. One house we toured had visible mold on the walls and Trina immediately advised against even considering it - and this demonstrated to us that her motivation was client satisfaction over the commission. She takes the time to answer all questions or concerns no matter the time or day of the week. When we had communication issues with the escrow company, she was on top of it even on a holiday weekend! During our time with Trina, the housing market was very competitive - and still is. After over two months of visiting houses with her and getting several of our offers declined, we were sure we'd have to revisit the search at a later time. Trina reassured us that we would find something, and we did! Not once did Trina ever make us feel like we were wasting her time, she made sure the house checked all of our boxes, and always reminded us not to settle. We always felt like she was in our corner and had our best interests at heart, because of that we will always recommend her to friends and family! read more

If I could give Trina 100 stars, I would. She was the consummate professional and her professionalism was tempered with a very deep care and concern for my family as we navigated the selling of one of our properties inherited from my parents. This decision to sell was not an easy one yet Trina never applied pressure for us to sell, putting our needs in front of her own. Trina said if it made sense for us to sell, she would be happy to help. She answered every question (and there were many) via text, phone call, and email. She was thorough in her approach and kept us updated on every move, every interest and prospective buyer. Not long after she listed our property, we were offered an all cash offer from an investor but my family decided to choose a family who were first time home buyers like my parents were when they purchased this home many years ago. It was the perfect choice. I would highly recommend Trina Rufo for any moves you may be considering with your property whether selling one or buying one. She was outstanding and her word was everything. She is loyal, fierce, knowledgable, caring, and will make you feel like you are her top priority clients even if she has others she is working with. I will count on Trina Rufo to help me with any future realty needs. She made a hard decision a wonderful one with her sensitive and caring nature. read more

My family and I are so grateful for the guidance, support, and knowledge of Trina. Being that this was our first home purchase, we didn't know what to expect. Trina was there to answer all questions all hours of the day as well as advocate for us. There were times we became discouraged due to the housing market, but Trina's expertise gave us hope and carried us through! Trina is someone that our family trust and will look to her for future purchases! read more

I have worked with Trina on two sales now. First she found me a place that I could afford that was also somewhere I wanted to live (not a small feat in the Long Beach/Signal Hill area), and when I was ready to sell again, she was there for me as well. Trina is an absolute professional, and works hard to make sure she gets the best for her clients. In this case, she got me more than $60k above asking, and gave me excellent advice all along the way. There were never any problems, even when I decided I needed a repairperson to do some refitting before sale. She found me reliable tradsemen that got the job done for a reasonable price. All in all she is the absolute best realtor! Thanks Trina! read more

We had narrowed down to 2 potential realtors as our listing agent to sell our home. They were both highly experienced and with great reviews. Eventually we decided on Trina and we were extremely grateful that we did! She knows the neighborhood well and priced our home accurately. More importantly, she believed in her assessment and definitely conveyed that conviction to the buyers. We actually chose a lower listing price than the one she suggested and the house was sold above her suggested price. Besides bringing us the highest price for our home, Trina was delightful to work with. She ALWAYS responded to phone messages, texts, emails promptly. Even when she was on appointments or in meetings, she would let us know immediately when she could get back to us. She was also very patient and happy to answer any questions or concerns we had, never made us feel we were bothering her even when we were bugging her every few minutes. We really enjoy her personable energy. Although she was very professional in all the business dealings, we felt like she was our friend. If you are looking for an experienced realtor with great insights and someone you enjoy working with, we highly recommend Trina! read more

Trina is the absolute best realtor you will ever find! She is the hardest working and most knowledgeable around, especially since she worked many years on the lending side so she knows all of those aspects really well also. Literally every sale has some speedbumps and pitfalls, and she navigated all of ours so expertly. Make Trina your agent, you'll be so happy you did! read more

Trina is the best. We asked her to help us sell two homes now as well as sending our family to her. If your looking for some one to help you with the sell or purchase of a home, Trina is who you want. She listens, analizes and offers well thought out advice to make the process as easy as possible. I wish I could import her to Oregon to help us here... read more

Selling a house is a really big deal. When it came time to leave California Heights for our next adventure, we knew we needed a realtor that was many things: knowledgeable, trustworthy, experienced, reliable, patient, caring and an exceptional salesperson. We found all those things in Trina Rufo, and more. Trina's deep knowledge of both the neighborhood and the real estate market proved invaluable for us. In four days, we had multiple offers from buyers who genuinely loved our home. I credit their excitement to Trina, and her ability to speak to California Heights and Long Beach in a compelling and authentic way. Trina was there for us during each step of our home selling journey, making the process seamless, stress-free and easy to understand. I can't recommend Trina highly enough to any homeowner who wants a best-in-class experience in the sometimes overwhelming real estate market. read more

After going through countless reviews on just about all the home realty sites, we decided to contact Trina for our first home. From the start, she was super responsive and made us feel comfortable at every step. Not only did she collaborate with her amazing team to get us approved, but she also worked with our budget and needs/wants to get us into the perfect home. With Trina, you can be certain your family's biggest investment will be handled with the utmost professionalism and care! read more

Trina is definitely one of the best. I'm excited to work with her again in the future. Her expertise, professionalism, patience, and care were so valuable in getting my place sold, and in helping me to stay grounded when I got a little stressed. I am so grateful for her and I can't wait to work with her again for my future sales/purchases. read more

I first met Trina at an open house in Long Beach, and she ended up helping me with my first home buying experience a few years ago. She made it so stress free as she was so very helpful, that when my wife and I decided we needed a bigger home for our family, I knew right away that Trina was the only person we were going to call. She made my wife and I very at ease with the entire process, and she was always available to answer our questions (and we had lots!) She was patient, and very knowledgeable and trustworthy! She has a way of making you feel like she would always have your best interest, as she absolutely does! My wife is now a believer that there are still honest and good people out there in the real estate world! Thank you so much Trina! My family now has a beautiful home, all with your help! read more

Trina was a joy to work with. She helped my family find the perfect home at a difficult and frustrating time when inventory was very low in the area, and when properties did come up, there were often multiple offers. She responded quickly by text and email whenever we had questions, and made sure everything was on schedule--inspections, contracts signed. All contractors she referred us to for inspections were professionals of the highest quality. If you need expert guidance in buying or selling a home, call Trina. You would be smart to have her on your team. read more

Trina really is the best. We had what became a fairly laborious and long-term sale that took us over a year to get arranged. This was due to family/estate issues, not Trina. She stuck with us and handled delays and difficulties professionally every step of the way. She provided much-needed guidance throughout and always remained available when needed. She maintained excellent and thorough communication and definitely went above and beyond in coordinating some needed repairs including unanticipated issues and some last-minute hurdles but got us through to closing. She came recommended by a friend in the business and I'm grateful to her for everything she did throughout the process. You will not regret going with Trina! read more

Trina came highly recommended and did not disappoint our home buying expectations. Her knowledge, patience and attention to detail helped us find the perfect first home for our little family. She communicated each update with detailed information and answered all our questions around the clock no matter how big or small they were. She is extremely professional and we enjoyed the entire home buying process because of this. We would recommend Trina to anyone looking to purchase a home! Thank you Trina!! read more

Trina was great to work with! I'm lucky enough to have her as my aunt, because she helped me so much throughout the process. I was a young, single homebuyer that had little knowledge because this was my first place I was looking for on my own, but having Trina, who's been doing this for years, made it much easier. She was on top of things, making sure things were getting handled promptly, and if there were any issues or hiccups, she assured me that I could always go to her for assistance. Trina is very kind and welcoming and made me feel comfortable all throughout. I'm very happy to have had her as my realtor, because everything worked out perfectly, and now I live in my very first condo, that I absolutely love, at 24 years old!! Thank you, Trina! read more

Trina helped us find our home few years back, and she is here again helping us sell our home. We knew she was the only choice for us because she knows the area and the people well, and are willing to advocate for us and make the whole process easy and painless. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants a smooth and quick house hunting, house selling process. She will be there every step of the way, and explain anything to you in ways that makes sense. She is very efficient, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. read more

Trina did a phenomenal job under very challenging circumstances. Without getting into the details, I'll just comment on what resonated with me. She is dedicated and truly cares about her clients. She is honest hardworking and committed to doing the best she can to make her clients satisfied. I have to say we were blessed to have Trina on our side. It was easy but she got it done. Grateful thank you Trina! read more

As first time home buyers, Trina was the best agent we could ask for. She was available and responsive at all hours of the day, and helped guide us through this very complicated and harrowing process. She is trustworthy and honest and very knowledgable about the entire home buying/selling process and expertly familiar with the South Bay area. I would recommend her to friends and family and will ask for her help again if we ever decide to go through this process again. Thanks Trina! We couldn't have done it without you! read more

BEST REALTOR EVER! Wish we could give 10 stars for this review. Trina is truly the best and my husband and I feel grateful for everything she has done for us since the beginning. My husband and I have been checking out open houses for months hoping to find that one we can call our own. Trina was the realtor for one of the open houses that we visited and after briefly talking to her, my husband and I asked if she was accepting any new clients. We were very impressed with her expertise of the market just by listening to what she had to say at the open house. You can immediately tell that Trina has put in years of experience in this industry and she has built accountability with other clients as well. We felt Trina was the perfect fit for us. As new clients, Trina had us meet in her office to discuss the details of our needs and wants of a home. After looking at multiple homes prior to meeting Trina, my husband and I already had ideas of what we considered as a priorities for a new home. Trina gave us great insight on what to expect and what we should be aiming for when it comes to looking for a home. As first time homebuyers, we started off knowing little information about the market and Trina spent quality time with us to explain everything. She educated and guided us through this process. In concerns of communication via email or cell phone, she is reliable and prompt about answering questions thoroughly. She was always in constant contact with us and on-time at meeting you for houses that fit your schedule. Even after a couple months or so, Trina kept on encouraging my husband and I to not give up. It just seemed like there was nothing out there for us. We questioned Trina if we should expand our search to other cities surrounding our preferred location. Trina was patient to help us look for homes around there, also. My husband and I finally came across a beautiful home that we were highly interested in and checked out their open house on the weekend. Trina managed to get in touch with the realtor for that house beforehand saying that my husband and I were going to stop by. She has many connections which were very helpful to get what needs to be done for the house. We wanted to put in an offer immediately and Trina walked us through,step-by-step, on what to do next. After almost a week of waiting, our offer was accepted and we were ecstatic. It did not take long for escrow to close as Trina and her team made it possible for us to have a smooth transaction. Along with her skills as a realtor, she has a friendly personality which made us feel comfortable working with her, also. She is dependable, quick at getting business matters done, trustworthy, and very organized. We felt very fortunate that we had the privilege to work with Trina. If we ever plan on purchasing another home, we will definitely have her as our realtor again. read more

I WAS a first time home buyer and was lucky enough to connect with Trina Rufo. I have heard of her as she helped a couple of my coworkers find their first or forever homes with her. With this competitive market, she helped me get my first condo with my first and only offer. I know on average buyers make several offers on several places. But I was fortunate enough, with Trina's guidance, to make this process seamless with just one offer on the home I immediately fell in love with. The biggest takeaway while working with Trina is her knowledge, her connections, and experience. She knew people within the Long Beach area that can fix and address any of my requests or concerns. She is your biggest support and advocate. And you're relationship with Trina does not end, even after closing! Things always come up in regards to your home once you move in. And she's always quick to respond and guide you to the help/assistance you need. She is incredibly thoughtful and always looking out for your best interest. Lucky to have worked with her and would confidently refer her to any of my friends and family. Trina, if you're reading this, thank you so much for everything! read more

Trina has been an excellent realtor for us. We selected Trina to sell our home because we liked the postings and pictures she had used for other listings. We were so blessed to have her sell our home. She was very knowledgeable about the area and was such a help in selecting a buyer for our home. She did a great job presenting the options and working out all the details of listing our home. She worked hard and was motivated to get buyers for us. She also helped facilitate the escrow and closing. We would definitely use her again if we had another home to sell. read more

My wife and I were extremely satisfied with all the work that Trina did for us for selling our condo and simultaneously buying a new house. She is very proactive and made sure that everything got done on time. Our first buyer fell through, and she immediately was able to get a counter offer out to the potential buyer from the first round. Everything went smoothly and we closed on time and negotiated a great contract to allow us to lease back the condo while our home purchase went through. When other parties (escrow, seller's agent, etc.) were not performing, Trina really pushed to keep things moving. We would highly recommend her to anyone if you want to minimize your stress through the selling/buying process. read more

Selling a property can be so frustrating and stressful. We were glad we had Trina to help us and everything went smooth. She did a very good job selling our property in Long beach. She was very helpful through the whole process. She is very professional, patient, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. She exceeded all of our expectations and sold our property quickly. Highly recommended! read more

It was a pleasure working with Trina Rufo and it is without reservation, I highly recommend her as a realtor. She made sure the process of selling our property went as smoothly as possible. Trina was on top of every detail and her responsiveness is impressive. Our property sold successfully despite issues we encountered along the way. It was her ability to troubleshoot and navigate the real estate market that enabled us to overcome any obstacle. She got things done efficiently and expeditiously; at the same time, cared for and paid attention to our particular needs and desires. I'm confident whether you want a property sold or should you be purchasing a home, Trina Rufo can definitely help you get there. We are so grateful that she did that for us! read more

If you're looking for an agent to help you sell or buy - It's not going to get better than Trina. I know that's a bold statement, but I should know: Trina has helped me both with the purchase of my home (a few years ago in 90807) *and* with the sale of my parent's home. She was so good in my transaction that I recommended her wholeheartedly to my parents. This, after years of her counseling me on the right time to sell. So what makes her so good? Like others have said - she has the hallmarks of a great professional: She's smart, honest, has a deep knowledge of "the market," accessible via email (my preference), and has a great team of professionals working for her. In short, she's everything you need in a competent agent. But what sets Trina apart from others in her field is her great people skills. Real estate buying is naturally a stressful experience. And real estate agents have to be equipped to handle difficult personalities (me), idiots (sometimes me), and generally, non-cooperative people (rarely me). We all know that's not easy to do, yet Trina does it with ease and charm. She's calming, engaging, and makes you feel like you matter. To me, THAT'S what gives Trina the mark of a great professional. For my parents, who are not native English speakers, they really appreciated that she was honest in her assessment of their property. Unlike other Spanish-speaking agents they had interacted with, Trina gave them a calming sense that she was honest. They appreciated that Trina was truthful and had a realistic (based on comps) assessment of their property. In this day of fake reviews, too much information, and questionable professionals, it's hard to find that professional you can trust and is very competent. I can proudly state now - both as a buyer and overseeing a sale- that Trina is a pro in the business. I can't rave enough about her - and I will continue to give her my business and recommendations. read more

I'm writing this review for M. Blanco who doesn't have yelp but wants to write a review. Trina our realtor really helps us a lot for buying our condo and selling our old one. We are amazed she was able to handle two transaction on our behalf. She was able to close almost at the same time and our friends are surprised how she did it. In face, we are even suggesting to our acquaintance to avail of her services in case they are selling or buying a new home. She is truly dependable and always available when we call or need her. read more

5 Days! Trina sold our house in 5 days. She had to put up a sold sign on the house after the 1st open house just to stop people from coming to look at it. My wife and I were worried about the price that she recommended but she seemed confident in what she was talking about so we decided to try. everything she said would happen did and we were able to sell the house for more than what we original expected to get and closed super smooth and super quick. read more

All I can say is...LOOK NO FURTHER! Trina Rufo is incredible!! She helped my husband and I purchase our first home. We got into the market during a time when the competition was beyond fierce and while the pandemic was still raging. During my first phone call to Trina she immediately started explaining what the market was like and what we could expect during the process. She spent a considerable amount of time answering my questions before we even decided to hire her. Our journey was long and had some big ups and downs. Trina was there to help us through it all. She is very invested in each of her clients and treats you like you are the most important client she has. She is always available to answer questions and is extremely responsive. She will not leave you hanging for days and more often than not routinely answers texts, emails, and phone calls within minutes (or seconds). She works tirelessly and was available at any hour (because sometimes our negotiations went late) and on every day of the week...even while she was on vacation. She never pressured us into purchasing something that was not right for us and took a lot of time to help us find a place that fit our family perfectly. She is HONEST and has INTEGRITY in a profession that seems to breed dishonesty. She has a wonderful reputation amongst her colleagues and maintains relationships with other realtors that are invaluable when it comes time to put in an offer on a property. It gives Trina great joy to assist others in finding their dream home. She loves what she does, and it shows. I would recommend Trina to anyone. Trina will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be the first person we call if we ever decide to move. Thank you Trina!! read more

Trinity made herself available when I had questions about a property. She readily contacted the listing agent for availability. I brought property as a result of her help. After buying the property she has been great assistance in providing additional information as needed. I thank Trina for her professionalism in providing me with information. read more

As a first time home buyer, Trina made the purchasing process appear easy. She was always available through texts, calls and emails, even while she was on vacation! She made me feel confident with her guidance. A professional with real estate knowledge, she is a true Long Beach native who knows her way around the city - a big plus if you are looking for homes around this area. Thanks, Trina! read more