I recently worked with Mia and Derek to purchase my first home and I can't thank them enough! As a…read morefirst time homebuyer, I had no idea what to expect and was completely unfamiliar with the process. Both of them were incredibly kind and helpful in guiding me through every step of the way. I worked more closely with Mia throughout the process and I truly credit her as the reason I was able to get my home at the deal I did. I think her personality is very personable and represented me well to the sellers leaving good impressions. Highly recommend

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!

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!

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

We had an awesome experience working with Forrest and couldn't recommend him more highly. I've…read moreworked with multiple real estate agents over the years, and Forrest genuinely stands out as one of the best I've worked with. From the beginning, he took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and was incredibly patient throughout the process. He was always available, responsive, and honest with us, and we never felt pressured to make a decision just to get a deal done. It was clear that he cared about finding the right home for our family. Once we found our home, Forrest was on top of everything. He helped us navigate the offer, negotiations, inspections, escrow, and closing, and his communication throughout the entire process was excellent. There were plenty of moving pieces, but he kept everything moving and made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable. Forrest is a great real estate agent and, in my opinion, one of the best up-and-coming agents in Southern California. He works hard, knows the market, communicates well, and genuinely looks out for his clients. We're extremely happy with the home we ended up with and grateful to Forrest for helping us get there. If you're buying or selling a home in Southern California, I'd highly recommend giving Forrest a call. Five stars without hesitation.

My husband found Cari & Britt through a thorough search for an agent in the South Bay area when we…read morebegan looking for a home, and we were connected with Forrest Graham from their team. My husband and I just closed on a townhome in South Redondo Beach after a 4 month-long search. Forrest was amazing throughout the entire process. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the South Bay neighborhoods/areas in which we were looking. He was also very responsive and helpful throughout the ups and downs of the whole ordeal. He will certainly be our first call for any real estate transactions in the future and we are so appreciative for all of his help and expertise!

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!

We absolutely love Gabriela Hernandez and Michelle Brown with the Keller Williams South Bay Team!…read moreAfter a nightmare experience with another agency, these two completely turned everything around for us. They gave an honest home evaluation, nailed the marketing, and guided us every step of the way with professionalism and genuine care. Their unique approach--no lockbox, no yard signs, and just one open house--was bold, smart, and incredibly effective. The result? Our home sold in just 10 days and above asking price! Gabriela and Michelle made the whole process smooth, stress-free, and even exciting. If you want a real estate team that gets results and truly has your back, look no further. We can't recommend Gabriela Hernandez and Michelle Brown enough--thank you both for everything!

I highly recommend Gabriela Hernandez and Michelle Brown with the Keller Williams South Bay Team!…read moreThey did beyond an exceptional job selling our home. After a horrific experience with another real estate firm, Gabriela and Michelle completely turned things around and gained our trust. Our home was evaluated honestly and marketed flawlessly. The best part is, our home sold in 10 day's above asking price. THIS is the real estate firm you want to represent you, and I cannot recommend Gabriela Hernandez and Michelle Brown enough. THANK YOU BOTH !!!

Sold my house with Jack and got me waaaaaaay more then we asked for it!…read moreWe are haaaaapy! Now I know why everyone in South Bay are using him!

I don't know where to start on this one. Jack is operating so far outside the realm of my…read moreexperience with other realtors that giving him five stars feels like an insult to the guy. It's just a fact that the low barrier to entry makes a lot of realtors a dime-a-dozen. This is especially true in hot areas where demand outpaces supply. It's the absolute truest in an area like South Bay (the one true South Bay; go home Silicon Valley, you're drunk), where houses get snatched up in an instant, and buyers are willing to do insane stuff to get their offers accepted. In markets like this, a lot of buyers may ask, "Why would I even need a realtor?" Let me tell you why: because the needle-in-a-haystack realtors like Jack Mangin make even the most chaotic and fast-paced market feel like a leisurely browse through a farmers market. I found Jack on Yelp, and he was the first realtor to call me back immediately. That never changed throughout our buying process. Jack is savvy in every respect, and truly listened to our priorities. He predicted issues and took proactive approaches to prevent those issues from becoming problems for us. He stayed positive and optimistic--even when I changed my mind a million times and couldn't decide what I cared about. Jack is thorough, personable, candid, smart, reliable, and works his butt off for his clients. We were dealing with a purchase from out-of-state, so our situation had all sorts of inconveniences he had to work around--flights, time differences, schedule coordinating. He did it all with a smile and never faltered in any part of the process. He kept things moving so that things stayed smooth--nothing was ever a rush on our end, and we were never kept waiting on anything. He still checks in with us even though we closed over three months ago. He's a solid 100, and I cannot recommend him enough. Jack is our buddy for life now!

Carol Fisher came highly recommended by a couple of friends who had worked with her. She more than…read morelived up to her reputation. Carol has a lot of experience with rental properties and homes in the South Bay. She had a great network of contacts that allowed us to get things evaluated and inspected in great detail. We purchased a triplex and we were impressed with her negotiating skills that allowed us to start escrow at a much lower price than what was asked. She helped us uncover some complex issues and she was able to use this information to negotiate an even lower price for us. She was very reliable, timely and great at communicating throughout the whole process. She went out of her way to ensure we got the best deal and that it was as stress free as possible. In the end, we ended up closing a week earlier because of her. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family. I can't say enough good things about her.

I met Carol through Leadership Torrance, a leadership program organized by the Torrance Area…read moreChamber of Commerce. I'm so grateful that I did. Having a realtor who has this kind of above and beyond access, institutional knowledge, and connections makes a palpable difference in the home buying process. She knows everything that's going on in the South Bay. She takes this above and beyond attitude to her clients as well. She just recently helped me close on the home of my dreams on the very street I most wanted to live on from the start of this process. She made the entire process painless and straightforward. I could always count on her to answer any call or text promptly and clearly. Whether you're looking for a grand forever home or a small condo, she will know exactly how to find you what you're looking for and make sure that you are successful in getting it. I genuinely have not a single critical thing to say about her work. She's effective, a good communicator, organized, intelligent, and kind. I have already recommended her services to my father in law, and would gladly recommend her to family, friends, and new transplants alike. By choosing her you know you will be in good hands. She can and does minimize the stress of buying the right home. Thank you Carol for all you do.

Gia is the best realtor ever! I am very grateful to have her on my side for all steps of the home…read morebuying process. Gia demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism combined with a very friendly demeanor. She's always available to answer questions and provide valuable insights, even working late into the night for me! She took the time to understand my needs and preferences, which made finding the perfect home much easier. Her approachable nature and willingness to go above and beyond ensured everything went smoothly during the stressful escrow process. If you're looking for a realtor who is not only knowledgeable but also truly cares about their clients, I highly recommend Gia!!!

My partner & I were referred to Gia through Zillow when we requested to see the house we were…read moreinterested in. We were first time home buyers and didn't know the first thing about what we were getting into. My only knowledge of real estate comes from watching too many silly reality tv shows, and her capabilities far exceed any of those people. Sorry, not sorry. I could not be more grateful for being paired up with a real estate agent as amazing as Gia. She is extremely knowledgeable & walked us through every step so that we were comfortable with everything. We had so many questions and she was always willing to help, whether it was doing research or immediately having a solution. She has a breadth of resources and it is clear that other vendors enjoy working with her. We would work with her again in an instant and definitely will be recommending her to everyone. We trusted throughout the entire process that she had our best interest in mind. Never did we imagine that we'd own a house in one of the most expensive places to live, and for that, we are eternally grateful for Gia. We're excited for the potential that our property has and will 100% partner with her again in the future.

Steve has managed the property I am in and has been an excellent manager, responsive and always…read morecomes to check and explain issues whenever we have any. I can fully recommend him to any property owner

Steven was absolutely Fast to answer. Knowledgeable, understanding and professional. He met with us…read morethe same day and made a good plan to our rental!

Maggie and her team were so knowledgeable and efficient! Great communication keeps her clients…read morerelaxed and confident in the process. The sale of our property could not have been smoother!

This review is long overdue, but Maggie and her incredible team helped us buy our first home back…read morein April. From that very first meeting with Maggie, we knew she was the one. We entered the homebuying process a bit last minute and to say we were overwhelmed at the time is an understatement. Thanks to Maggie, Gina, and the team, they made our process incredibly seamless and stress-free. They genuinely take the time to get to know you and are transparent about how they operate. The level of guidance and communication throughout the process cannot be matched. We're so grateful for their meticulousness, advocacy, and thoughtfulness, and we're beyond happy with our experience. This is absolutely the only team you need to work with!