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!

We had such a pleasurable experience working with Hirano Homes. We met with Mia and Derek at their…read moreoffice and went over all our questions and criteria for finding a new home - they were both super knowledgeable of the area we were looking at and were able to make suggestions on the fly, just by looking at the map. This was extremely helpful as I was not as familiar with the area compared to my husband or them. Mia was our main point of contact and helped us schedule tours and answer any questions we had about properties or the home buying process in general. Mia was amazing and called the listing agents within a day of us sending her the listings and was able to schedule tours within the next day or two. She goes above and beyond and would visit the property prior so she can point things out to us when we walk through. If that wasn't possible, she would extensively research it and ask the listing agent about it to make sure she was well-informed and able to answer all our questions. We were first-time homebuyers and everyone at Hirano Homes - Mia, Derek, Rojo - made the process so seamless. It moved very quickly, but they made it easy and manageable for us. We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them to others!!

We were referred to Jerry through a friend. We are so happy that we chose Jerry to, not only sell…read moreour house, but to negotiate the purchase of our dream home. He was totally on top of every detail and we are now now happily settling into our new home. Thank you for everything!! Mark & Kathy Davis

Jerry personifies why you would want to use a real estate agent in the first place: He handled…read moreevery aspect of our sale with the expertise and insight a pro brings to the transaction, including accurate and thoughtful advice and excellent marketing. We could not possibly be more pleased with his and the family's service.

If you are looking for a Realtor who will treat you like family, look no further than Karen! As…read morefirst-time homebuyers looking for the perfect home for our growing family, we couldn't have asked for a better partner in our corner. From day one, Karen was completely transparent about what our budget could realistically afford, guiding us with the same care and protection as if we were her own kids. Her knowledge of the South Bay is unmatched. She knows every neighborhood inside and out--from school zones to up-and-coming pockets--and helped us make smart, confident choices. Beyond finding the home, Karen was an absolute lifesaver during renovations. She helped us brainstorm brilliant design solutions and connected us with incredible, reliable vendors to execute our vision. Even when our transaction got complicated--dealing with an overseas seller and a long, drawn-out closing process--Karen was impeccably professional, ridiculously prompt, and kept us informed every step of the way. We never once doubted that she had our back. She is truly the South Bay realty expert, and if we ever buy another house, there is no one else we'd rather work with. Thank you, Karen!

Karen Anderson was the clear standout after I diligently interviewed three other agents to sell our…read morebeloved Carson home after owning same for over 50 years. She was immediately the most credible: prepared, data‑driven, and confident without any salesy pressure. She's an old‑school professional using today's technology to drive results. We appreciated her weekly updates without having to ask. We had just two weeks to prep the house, including a full exterior paint job, and Karen made the entire process turnkey. She hired and coordinated all the vendors so we didn't have to search or manage anyone ourselves, including a digital video tour that really showcased the property online. She obtained our pre‑approval for every expense before moving forward and stayed within our projected budget, which we greatly appreciated. One of the biggest selling points was Karen having her own staging furniture. But because of the size and layout of our house she brought in an outside staging vendor on her own dime so the home would show at its absolute best. Bravo Karen. No cutting corners with her. From there, she handled everything: prep, paint, staging, photos, video, pricing strategy, and negotiations. The home sold after the first open house, in one week, and over asking price. Claudia was the point person at the Open House and she was upbeat, polite and professional. As someone who watches both cost and value very closely, I can say without hesitation that Karen fully earned her commission. If you're serious about getting top dollar with minimal stress, interview a few agents like I did--but in the end, trust the one who gets it done. When you only have one shot at selling such an important asset, don't gamble with it; hire Karen Anderson. She's the Gold Standard of real estate agents.

I highly recommend Donna for any of your realtor estate needs! She is a phenomenal agent. Donna…read morehelped us sell our first home in the South Bay Area swiftly, guiding us every step of the way. She is superbly knowledgeable in market strategies and very responsive to any questions you may have. We also appreciated her foresight, professionalism, and high-touch client support. Donna is the realtor you want by your side and well represents her clients. We can't recommend her enough. We couldn't have done it without her! Thank you again for everything, Donna!

I would highly recommend Donna Sugimoto. She helped me sell a home in the South Bay. Donna brings…read moreto the table a high level of professionalism, local market knowledge, and real estate acumen. And she'd an ever better person - warm, engaging, and a true pleasure to work with.

I'm a real estate broker in NYC and my clients needed help selling their investment property in Las…read moreVegas so I referred Merie Ludena McGrath with the Kondo Group at Compass and they had the best experience! Merie was strategic with her marketing approach, completely professional, and communicative throughout the entire process and she made a cross-country sale seamless for my clients who could not be more pleased with the results and overall experience. Now they'll be able to buy the home they want in NYC!

Merie Ludena McGrath was a great negotiator and saved me well over $27k in cash, plus additional…read morecost of repairs at the sellers expense. Even after they went to their "lowest price" 3 times! Very responsive and an expert on the neighborhoods I was looking. She brought to my attention so many things that I had not considered, and that insight helped me find the perfect home. Highly recommend her! I LOVE my Dream Home!

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 highly recommend Palos Verdes and Southbay Realtor, Sep Ebrahimi; 5 Stars is not nearly enough…read more Sep worked closely with us on all aspects of selling our Palos Verdes home. His strategy and approach worked exactly the way he outlined. Sep helped us achieve the outcome we wanted, supported us at every step along the way, made it easy, and helped us close escrow in record time as we were working on a very tight deadline. I highly recommend Sep. He is extremely effective, someone you can trust implicitly to represent your interests and maximize the outcome you want. He is also a wonderful human.

Simply put, Sep is the BEST! From the day that I called Sep to just get an idea on the journey of…read morebuying a home till closing the escrow was less than a month. Thanks to Sep I was able to buy my first home and it was exactly what I was looking. Here's why I enjoyed and valued Sep's expertise: - Sep cares - Sep listens to priorities and provide you with options within those parameters - Never felt that Sep was pushing me towards any specific home - Sep takes the time to educate and for someone analytical and data driven like myself it helped me significantly to make the right decisions - Sep has integrity and you can rely on him

Larissa is hands down one of the best realtors you could work with. From day one, she was…read moreincredibly proactive -- we were the very first to see the house the moment it hit the market. She navigated every step of the process with confidence and precision, negotiating on our behalf and making sure we were always in the strongest position. When we entered a bidding war, Larissa helped us craft a smart, strategic offer that ultimately won us the home. We are beyond grateful for everything she did for us. I was referred to her by a friend, and now I will absolutely be recommending her to anyone looking to buy a home.

Larissa just sold our house! She is an outstanding realtor, showing professionalism every step of…read morethe way. She is extremely knowledgeable and made us feel she had everything under control from day one. She has this genuine positive energy which we found very refreshing and reassuring. She guided us beautifully throughout the whole process and we felt she went the extra mile. We recommend her wholeheartedly!

Daniel is a highly enthusiastic agent. I was impressed that he even showed me off-market…read moreproperties. Although he is relatively new to the field, his supervisor has extensive experience, ensuring everything went smoothly from start to finish.

From the owner: I’m Daniel Grieco with Superior Estates — born and raised right here in Palos Verdes. I grew up on…read morethis hill, went to Miraleste Middle School and Peninsula High! From ocean-view estates to hidden local gems, I help clients buy and sell with ease across the South Bay. With deep local knowledge and a lifetime of experience on this hill, I make every step calm, confident, and rewarding. Local. Trusted. Raised on the Hill. Always here to make real estate simple. DRE #02248204

Trina was absolutely outstanding! As first-time home buyers, we were so lucky to have her as our…read morerealtor. She made us feel completely comfortable and confident throughout the process. She was genuinely interested in helping us find the perfect home with a no-pressure approach. She was always available to us and a great communicator, keeping us looped in with updates and very responsive to our questions. She continues to be a helpful resource months after our move-in. We could not recommend more highly!

Trina Gagliano is a total rockstar. We knew the first time we spoke to her about potentially being…read moreour agent how great she would be, and she proved us right. Trina is hard working, compassionate, smart, and shrewd. Trina helped us through negotiations on a few prospective properties, and she helped us secure our dream house against other bidders in a great neighborhood. She kept in touch with us after the purchase to ensure all of our homebuying needs were met. We would recommend her to anyone.