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.

Alyssa representing Ito Orio was an absolute star player getting us settled in and spearheading the…read moregiant slog that is escrow. She had documents when we needed them, availability when our schedules were chaotic, and great resources/connections to help us beyond escrow. Y'all do great work.

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.

Derek worked with us on such a quick and tight turnaround when we found a house we wanted to put an…read moreoffer on. From the open house viewing to opening escrow, the process took less than a week! He booked our inspections within a few days and made sure that everything ran on schedule. Derek was always on top of it and had amazing communication. He sent us updates regularly, offered his advice when we had questions, and helped keep our minds at ease. As first time homeowners, we needed everything explained to us in layman's terms and Derek delivered. We are so grateful to Derek and the Hirano Homes team for helping us purchase our first home!

I can't speak highly enough about working with Derek Hirano throughout the homebuying process. From…read morereaching out with our initial homebuying interest to having our offer accepted, Derek guided us every step of the way. As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were not familiar with all of the steps and processes we needed to consider, and Derek's ability to break things down for us made a world of a difference to ease our minds. The standout feature of working with Derek is how much he cares and communicates. We always felt supported and able to ask any questions that came up, and Derek's experience helped us make informed decisions every step of the way. As we went through the full process including working with our lenders, inspectors, and contractors, I was impressed with the relationships that Derek has built with each vendor. We walked away from each interaction being better informed and supported to take any next steps, and this is all due to Derek's strong relationships with reliable and trustworthy connections. If Derek has a certain vendor in mind, you can rest assured knowing they are a reputable and recommended. Derek and his team were amazing to work with. They advocated for us and were available for questions while proactively reaching out with updates keeping us well-informed from beginning to end. Throughout the whole time of what would normally be an extremely stressful process, my wife and I knew we were being taken care of and that Derek had our best interests in mind. I cannot recommend working with Derek and the Hirano Homes team highly enough! We will refer future friends and family to Derek and his team for any homebuying/selling needs.

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'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.

EXCEPTIONAL! There are no other words to best describe Maggie and her team. This is the second time…read morewe have worked with Maggie. They are professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and communicative and turned what could have been a stressful process of selling a property into a smooth, seamless experience. Maggie is a wonderful realtor who truly cares about her clients and delivers outstanding results.

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!

This guy named Dovi was so helpful!! It was such a breath of fresh air. He has more of a manager…read morerole so he kinda has the environment to be patient with me of course. But still I appreciated the pleasantries and efforts he made to ease me of my concerns. The leasing managers understandably are more stressed it seems with their work loads so they can be a lil more frank. But overall very stream line service and procedures. And the leasing managers too! They helped us and provided warnings or helpful info on the properties we inquired about. So yea! If you are looking for an easy way to deal with one company and multiple properties, I'd recommend this and alsooooo RED OAKS. That's another similar leasing agency that was nice

As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated the guidance and patience the HF Team had with us as we…read morelearned how the entire process worked. That was many years ago and we still love our home. We've referred a few friends to them who also had a good experience working with the team. They are a generous and kind team and we've enjoyed staying in touch with them over the years. I can attest that we will call them when/if we ever decide to buy another home.

Jennifer is an amazing woman She goes way above and beyond on her elite services. Highly…read morerecommended her for lease or selling your property.

Jennie was, by far, the most professional, sincere and honest realtor that we have worked with…read more She was a pleasure to work with and made great suggestions. She sold our home fast and the transaction went very smoothly without any issues. We would highly recommend her if you want to get the job done!

I had the great fortune of choosing Rodman Amiri to represent me in purchasing my home in Newport…read moreCoast. Rodman is a true professional. He leaves nothing to chance by handling every aspect of the transaction himself never delegating a thing. His attention to detail is remarkable. He read through every document that was sent to us even the lengthy HOA documents. He caught an error on title that no one else saw. He also worked diligently with insurance providers to get me insured in time despite our short escrow. As a high value property in a fire risk zone this was a remarkable feat as anyone familiar with California home insurance can attest to. Rodman takes great pride in his work and knows how to negotiate the best deal possible while keeping both parties on good terms. He knew how to address each party's concerns in a calm manner that was reassuring to everyone involved. Attached is a photo of myself on the left and the seller on the right on closing day. As you can see, we both walked away from the deal very happy and I credit that 100% to Rodman's exceptional professionalism. I look forward to working with Rodman again when the time comes. Thanks for everything Rodman! You're the best!

I worked with Oscar Salazar as a buyer's agent on a Manhattan Beach property. Interestingly, I met…read morehim while he was canvassing to get the listing sold, and I ended up buying it! The whole process was a challenging one (not brought on by anything we could have controlled). Oscar stood by me, communicating each step along the way. He tolerated my anxieties that crept up, and did what he had to do to get the transaction done--always keeping my interests in mind. I would like to thank him for being a hardworking, honest buyer's agent and helping me buy a home that I am very excited about. If it weren't for Oscar, I never would have known about the property, as I wasn't even considering Manhattan Beach as an option. Funny how life works!

These guys seem like they work 24 hours a day to find homes that are not even on the multiple…read moreservice. Was able to find the property where the owner provided financing at a great rate. Amazing! Many real estate companies in the past but these guys really know what they're doing and have their stuff together !

I worked with Maribeth at the Kaminsky team to purchase our new home in West Torrance…read more Maribeth is an amazing agent who truly has her clients' best interests at heart. We were first time homebuyers and she was so warm and patient with thoroughly explaining the process and optimal strategy to present the best offer. She was always responsive over phone, e-mail, text and she became like my personal real estate therapist when I was emotionally overwhelmed by the home buying experience. But most importantly for an agent, Maribeth was effective and strategic, and supported by a great team at the Kaminsky group. Maribeth has extensive knowledge about the local South Bay market and was transparent, but respectful, about explaining what it takes to get an offer accepted in this extremely competitive market. To give you an idea of how effective Maribeth and the Kaminsky team were, we engaged Maribeth on 8/2, found the perfect house, made our FIRST (and only) offer ever, and closed on our new home on 9/7. It was a huge team effort from the Kaminsky group to get everything pulled together in a short amount of time for an aggressive close. I highly recommend Maribeth and the Kaminsky group for anyone looking to buy or sell a house. They're the best!

Working with Carissa Wright was an absolute dream!…read more From the very beginning, she listened closely to what I was looking for, even the details I couldn't quite put into words myself. Her intuition, attention to detail, and tireless work ethic made the entire process not only smooth, but truly enjoyable. I appreciated her answering all my crazy questions and going through all the hypothetical scenarios when it comes to selling and buying a home. Carissa has a rare gift of understanding her clients on a deeper level. She knew exactly when to nudge, and thanks to her intuition and expertise, she found my dream home, and I couldn't be more grateful. I would recommend her to anyone who wants an agent who truly cares and goes above and beyond.

Carissa sold my home in Manhattan Beach and helped me to purchase a home in Redondo Beach. She was…read morethe best realtor I have worked with, despite buying and selling multiple properties over the years. Her attention to detail was impeccable and caught things, or knew things, other agents have never pointed out. She was extremely easy to get ahold of, calling or texting with updates so I always knew what was going on. If you are looking for a realtor in the South Bay or Los Angeles area, I'd hands down recommend her over and over again. Thank you again for all of your help Carissa!