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Kelli Mierzwa Starr
My wife and I retained Cesi and her Team to help us both sell our home in Aliso Viejo and rent a home for a year close by until such time as our new home out-of-state would be ready for us. Over the past number of years we have also bought and sold 2 other homes and were somewhat concerned as those experiences were not particularly good ones. Given our experience this time, I can say without a doubt that Cesi and her Team not only provided the most sound counsel and advice at every step of the way, but ALWAYS acted in our best interest and that of our family. I would highly recommend Cesi Pagano and Associates to anyone what-so-ever needing a trustworthy, reliable and first-rate Real Estate Agency in Orange County or for that matter wherever you may be moving. Absolutely the best!!
Jasmyn Nguyen
Ever since deciding to buy our first home, Trinh was so helpful with educating us on the home buying process and answering any questions we had to make sure we were ready. Because we were looking for a home in Dallas, she was able to refer us to an agent that she made sure would take care of us as she would. We had endless support from our agent as well as Trinh even though she’s busy with her own clients in California! On closing day and after being in our new home, Trinh reached out on multiple occasions to check on us and to answer any questions we might’ve had after closing! She’s so nice and easy to work with all while maintaining great professionalism! 🙂
Maricela Castaneda
Madeline is a joy to work with. Since the 1st showing she was so sweet and listened to what we were looking for in a home. She is so helpful and knowledgeable and keeps us up to date with any new listings and for that we are so appreciative of her.
Kelly Rotstan
The BEST group out there! Cesi and Madeline were a killer duo in finding my family a new home this past Spring. We are in love with our new neighborhood! Thank you Madeline and Cesi for all of your hard work!
Marina Cappalbo
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Cesi and her team for both a home purchase and home sale, and both times received exceptional service.
I just sold my home with Cesi and her team, and from the start knew I was in good hands. Cesi’s market knowledge is second to none, and her and her team have a great system in place to make the home sale process as seamless as possible.
Cesi is an amazing agent and person, and I would highly recommend working with her if you’re looking to buy or sell in Southern California.
Evan Castle
Margaret helped me condo-hunt while living across the country, and worked hard during negotiations to make sure I got my dream condo! Entire process was EASY for me and I felt very confident that Margaret and the entire group had the experience and resources to help me throughout the process. I’ve worked with other realtor groups in the past and this was by far the best!
Michelle Fehlman
We worked with Valerie and she absolutely wonderful to work with!! She really listened to what we were looking for and worked hard to find properties that would meet our needs. She was responsive and eager to work and advocate on our behalf! She was so excited when we found our perfect place and shared in our enthusiasm! I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a realtor that genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to help you find your dream home!
Spencer Gooch
We worked with Valerie Strauch, one of the associates on the team. Val was instrumental in helping us as find a place in San Clemente. We knew what we wanted, and also knew that it was a tight market, and quick turnaround meant the difference between getting the place and not getting the place.
Val was able to secure showings with lightening speed. And that meant a lot – I had been trying on my own and was striking out everywhere. She was flexible when plans had to change last minute, and incredibly courteous when other agents were not. She helped us come in at less money than we planned, negotiated a move-in date that worked for us, and secured us a few must-haves that I am sure we would not have got otherwise.
Whether you’re looking for somebody to help secure a rental or a purchase in the South Orange County area, Val is the person to talk to!
Thank you Val!
Jenni Rovelli
Valerie represented us in the purchase of our home and she was so kind, patient, available, and energetic. She was wonderful and easy to work with – responsive and always such a great attitude. We feel lucky to have gotten to work with someone so passionate about her work and so genuinely caring for her clients. She was so thoughtful from start to finish and never made us feel rushed or like an afterthought – always felt like her priority. Thank you, Valerie!!
Candace Fortune
Whether you’re buying or selling there is only one realtor and her staff that I would EVER recommend….that’s Cesi Pagano!!! Beyond the fact that she has over 30 years of experience; there is no one more professional, courteous, hard working and knowledgeable than Cesi Pagano as well as her staff. She will ALWAYS follow up and return your calls. She always has her client’s best interest as her priority and with this uncertain environment in real estate, you should look no further than Cesi. She brought us through a very difficult transaction and helped us keep our wits about us. Thank you, Cesi Pagano and your terrific staff!
Yillang Li
Nina Amnuaiporn
Chris Chervenak
Laura Duval
Heidi L.
I have worked with Cesi and the Cesi Pagano and Associates team for several years. I am impressed with their knowledge and skills in the market, as well as how responsive they are to my questions and concerns. I always feel confident that they have my best interest at heart. When my daughter expressed her interest in real estate, I encouraged her to only work with the best – Cesi Pagano!
Reed G.
Cesi and the Madeline were amazing to work with. They are continually checking in to make sure we are doing great and that makes all the difference. I would highly recommend reaching out to this team to see if they can help you like they helped me!
Loan P.
Nik D.
Sriti M.
Vanessa C.
Razi A.
Vivian H.
CDR R.
It has been such a pleasure to work with Cesi, Brandon, Shannon and the entire team. It really is a team effort and everyone was an “A” class player! From the initial presentation/proposal to the listing of my house to closing and rent back, Cesi and Brandon were fantastic throughout. Not only was communication clear, but the education of how the process will transpire was great to learn from the true experts. First, Cesi and Brandon came to my home and presented me with the strategy on how to price my house. Their strategy works and I am very pleased with it.
Second, they recommended very professional handyman and landscaper to get the house rent ready. Third, they did a weekend open house that yielded multiple offers. Fourth, I accepted an offer that Monday. Fifth, they coordinated everything to run smoothly with inspections and buyer questions. Sixth, we closed in 30 days as expected. Seventh, they are continually providing support through the rent back process. Thanks it! Steps 1 – 7 and the team does this with EXCELLENCE! Nothing but love for this team and their continued delivery of EXCELLENT service and support!
Lynna O.
Lena M.
Ashley F.
Dorothea S.
Paul Lefcourt
Jennie Sierra
Stephen Harris PhD, LMFT
Andrea Saldaña
Timmy Lane
Neal Miller
Nieves Cespedes
She is very Professional and bright
she will get the job done and work harder than anyone you will ever meet.
Danel M.
Shannon K.
Dan B.
Rochelle K.
We have now sold two homes with Cesi Pagano and we are so happy with her (and her team’s) great work! Cesi is one of the hardest-working people I have ever met. She always returns calls on the same day and is always accessible to us even on nights and weekends. Her exchanges with the buyer were professional and thoughtful and her negotiation skills are top-notch. She also walked us through the process of staging our home all the way through an estate sale to wrap everything up. And along the way, Cesi was able to recommend vendors who could take care of everything for us at the house, from handymen to termite repair people. The photos that she and her team took of our home created a beautiful online presence, and they marketed our house extremely well. Every step of the way Cesi was there for us and we are so grateful. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Thanks, Cesi!
Amy C.
Bev Owen
Toby Turko
I highly recommend Cesi Pagano to anyone considering selling or purchasing a home. You would be in great hands with her and her team beside you!
Manmohan Singh
Thomas Burr
John Messner
What an awesome experience it has been working with Cesi and her team for 15 years. They have sold 2 condos and have provided renters while we have lived in Florida. The properties were both sold within a week and above asking price, one in 2018 and the other just recently in May 2021.
I don’t know how I originally found Cesi way back in 2004 before we moved from CA to FL, but we have been blessed to be able to work with such a professional, honest, and caring real estate team all this time. What ever our needs were, she was always there and available. She is thorough, knowledgeable, forthcoming, and always shared options with us. We felt our decisions were well made due to her experience, expertise and connections in the real estate business.
Thank you Cesi Pagano and Team for your consistent and caring service for us!
Ginger Thierjung
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Alia Shbeeb & Saad Tarabein
Cesi and her team have been absolutely wonderful during this whole process. Cesi’s professionalism, dedication, and passion showed from start to finish. She was always accessible and went above beyond. We also appreciate her associate, Margaret. She was patient and dedicated, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
If you want a team that is class A and will help you sell your home or find the home of your dreams, Cesi and her group are the best!
Janna Lavoie
My husband and I starting look for our first home about 2 years ago. We knew what area we wanted to be in but was not too sure of the neighborhood so we looked at almost every open house we could for almost 2 years. In that time, we met several realtors, and in some cases met the same realtor a few times. But we clearly did not have a realtor and were clearly serious about buying.
When finally met Jackie Homrighausen at an open house in our neighborhood. We immediately clicked with her and loved her right away. Jackie was always looking out for us and made amazing suggestions. She was also extremely patient, and humble.
If we ever sell or buy another home, Jackie and her team will be our first call.
Steven Lynch & Sara Gonzalez
My wife and I recently purchase a home this past April and we couldn’t be happier with the process and the customer service we received. Every member of the Cesi Pagano team was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with answering our questions/concerns.
We closed escrow in 24 days during the covid-19 lockdown and there wasn’t a single hiccup in the process. If you are looking for great customer service and a smooth process, we highly recommend using Cesi Pagano & Associates. Thank you for helping us buy our first home!
We are so happy we found Brittany! We recently purchased our first home this past April and even during the Covid-19 lockdown situation, the process was extremely smooth and stress free. We were given Brittany’s contact info from our friends who recently used her services to purchase their first home, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to hire Brittany. We sent Brittany a text on a Thursday introducing ourselves and letting her know we wanted to see a listing we found. The next day we met Brittany for the first time at what would be our future home.
From day one she was extremely professional and super helpful. As a person who is easily stressed and impatient, there was no point in this process where I ever felt stressed out or any type of anxiety. I truly appreciated the level of communication Brittany provided. Whether we called, emailed, or sent a text, she was quick to respond and take the time to talk with us. If there was a question she didn’t have the answer to, we never waited wondering if we were going to hear back with an answer.
We can’t say enough great things about the professionalism Brittany conducts herself with. Along with her great work ethic, she also has a great personality, super friendly, and was easy to connect with. Working with someone who is professional is one thing, but when you can build a connection and trust with that person it allows for you to have a greater working relationship. We are so thankful that we hired Brittany and we would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for superior customer service.
Thank you Brittany for your help and guidance during the purchase of our first home.
Eileen Hebblethwaite McMillen
You are always so thoughtful of your clients be they new, or past like us. We appreciate you being there before, during, and after the sale of our home!
Linda Shimada
Ceci was there for us, whatever we needed. She and her team did everything they could to help us and guide us through the home selling process. She was a pleasure to work with, always responded back quickly and was very patient when we had questions.
Michelle O’Brien
If I could give 6 (or more) stars I would! My husband and I had not bought or sold a home in 15 years and didn’t know who to call. We were given a referral to Melinda with Cesi Pagano & Associates and thank goodness we did! Melinda had done her work even before meeting with us for the first time. She had prepared a full overview of our neighborhood, recent sales, and told us what to expect with our sale, how the market worked during this time of year (mid-winter), and what our house could be expected to sell for. She was spot on with every aspect! I was even more impressed with the ‘behind the scenes’ team. Julie was great helping us get the house ready for photos. And the photos! Good photos of a home make a sale, and the quality of the photographer was amazing. As were the marketing materials themselves… But all of this couldn’t have happened without Melinda! She really listened during our first meeting and got to know us as people. She was always available to us. (And if she couldn’t take our call, she texted to tell us she got our call and would return it as soon as possible.) Selling a house is a big deal, and emotional. Melinda was the calm in the storm. She was never without answers, or a shoulder to lean on. One of her greatest strengths though was how professionally she treated EVERYONE during this sale. This included the buying agent, her clients, home inspectors, appraisers, escrow officers, etc. She even took the time to personally go out and introduce herself to the selling agent where we were purchasing our new home!
Amit Agrawal and Ritika Goel
Nelson Strickler from Cesi Pagano is the best realtor we have worked with so far. He tried to talk to both my husband and me to understand our needs from the house and tried to find the perfect home for us. He was really quick with responses to all our texts and calls. He also helped us with the inspection process of the house all of which was new to us. He was really patient with us and since we were in the process of relocating to Southern California, he made it all very simple.
We truly appreciate his help throughout the entire process!
Tim and Karen Oden
Having recently sold our Orange County home under the representation of Cesi Pagano and her team, I would highly and unconditionally recommend them for any real estate needs. I was particularly impressed with their methodical process and communication. We knew what was going on and what to expect every week. This process abled us to live our lives around the sales process in a somewhat “normal” fashion. We received a competitive offer in a challenging market environment.
Of particular note for our family was the support we received from Pam Pearson who made herself available for contractors, house showings, etc. while our family was out of town (which was frequent.) It was like having a personal concierge to manage the little things which can be difficult and time-consuming. She made the process easy!
We enjoyed working with Cesi and her team of professionals and would not hesitate to recommend her for anyone looking for representation. If we are ever in need of help again, Cesi and Pam will be our first and only call.
Astad Dhunjisha & Del Irani
“We couldn’t have done it without Nelson Strickler. Being new to California, he was a patient guide as we explored different areas of Orange County and South LA for our new home. He provided great insights to different areas which helped us finalize Long Beach. He was flexible, working with our busy schedule to go house hunting. Whenever questions came up, he provided us very helpful answers or made sure he found out the answer and responded quickly – even late at night. He definitely went the extra mile in ensuring our house was ready with a strong Rolodex of contacts and tireless energy. Through it all, he maintained a friendly, extremely pleasant demeanor that got us through some tough situations. He provided valuable insights on reviewing houses and made extra efforts to ensure the paperwork & inspections were conducted appropriately even when we could not make it. He has our gratitude as we move into our new place.”
Eric & Catherine Jacobsen
“Our daughter and son-in-law referred Brittany to us after a great experience with her in purchasing their first home. Our experience was just as satisfying. She is one of the best agents we have ever worked with. She was extremely patient and accommodating while we searched for the right property. Thanks to her knowledge of the area and the market—and the time she spent determining what we were looking for—we didn’t waste any time looking at homes that wouldn’t work for us. But most of all, Brittany is just pleasant to be around. She is responsive and available and nothing ever “fell thought the cracks” from our first meeting until we closed escrow. We highly recommend Brittany to anyone searching for a new home.”
Teri Nisco Simes
“Cesi and her team are the best of the best. They are professional, honest and willing to do what it takes to get the job done. They are attentive to every detail and will make your real estate transaction an efficient and pleasant experience. I highly recommend them.”
Pam Johnson
“Cesi and her team have a reputation for getting the job done. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing their professionalism firsthand, when they sold my home in just a few weeks. Having relocated out of the area, it was comforting to know Cesi would be responsible for making the sale and handling the many necessary details on my behalf. The listing, sale, and close of escrow went through without a hitch. I would recommend Cesi and her team without any hesitation. I only wish she relocated with me, so she could represent me again in the future!”
Denise Bader
“I can’t say enough about what a fantastic partner Cesi is when you need an outstanding realtor. I have worked with Cesi on multiple properties, both buying and selling. She not only makes the process as simple as can be, she acts as a true consultant to be sure your transactions make good business sense. My investments are too valuable to risk on someone who gives me a free notepad on my doorstep. Cesi will be my go-to for real estate invents every time.”
Tamara Brown
“Cesi and team worked well together! Their professionalism and persistence in keeping up with all the details of selling and buying a home were comforting and effective! We thank you, The Brown Family!”
Kristin Pirotin
Karen North
“Cesi and her team helped to sell our San Clemente home for a great price in a very short amount of time and made the whole process seamless!”
Jennifer Miller
“Cesi and her team are an absolute pleasure to work with. From my first impression of Cesi she was very professional, considerate and thorough – qualities which are essential yet increasingly rare in this dynamic industry. Cesi walked us through every page of our offer and took the time to make sure we understood everything we were asking for and agreeing to. We felt very confident knowing she had our best interest in mind. As Cesi was also representing the sellers, we were transitioned to Brittany after the offer was accepted. The transition was seamless – Brittany was very knowledgeable, she was able to answer all our questions and provide feedback and recommendations. Her follow through and communication was flawless. She guided us every step of the way and made sure everything was addressed and resolved in a timely manner. My family and I couldn’t be happier in our new home and I would highly recommend Cesi and team to anyone looking for a positive experience in their own home purchase!”
Kelly Phillips
“Cesi and her whole team were extremely helpful through the entire process of selling our home. Trust is hard earned, especially in real estate and I would highly recommend Cesi and her team. They were very professional, trustworthy and a pleasure to do business with.”
Sherry & Paul Weston
“Margaret Shepherd was our agent and was always two to three steps ahead of us but always had our backs at the same time. We have moved many times and Margaret was the best agent we’ve ever had. She found us a home we love within a few hours of looking at homes with her. Then she listed our home and it was under contract within 6 days. We closed on both homes within two days of each other. Too, she is part of the amazing Cesi Pagano Team and they all function like a well-oiled machine. If you are looking for a group of professional, kind (but tough if needed) give them a call.”
Teresa & Mike White
“Brittany Stewart is a true professional. She assisted our family in finding a rental for our move out of state. We would definitely recommend her as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for their next home.  Brittany’s professionalism,     genuine demeanor and knowledge of the process was appreciated during the process. Her responsiveness helped us land a home that is perfect for our family. She stayed in constant contact with the property management company and helped process all required paperwork. We truly appreciate her assistance and highly recommend her services.”
TERI ADAMS
“We just completed the sale of our home with Cesi Pagano & Associates. We were so lucky to have been referred to Cesi. We had heard great things but now can say we have experienced them first hand. Not having sold or purchased a home in 21 years Cesi guided us through all the ups and downs with ease. She was looking out for us every step of the way and that is an important asset in a realtor.
Cesi has a great team of associates like Pam, Margaret and Gordana and many more that were always on call to address any concerns we had. It was our pleasure to have dealt with them and we would give Cesi and her team 11 stars if we could!”
NANCY LYDON SILVER
“It was a long journey from selling our home in Aliso Viejo in June to buying a fixer-upper in San Clemente, but our amazing renovation is finally complete! A big thank you to our awesome realtor Cesi Pagano and all of the great contractors who helped us renovate this beach home!”
DEDE AND ALEX MCKINNON
“If you are selling your home in Orange County, CA there is only one realtor to call, Cesi Pagano. She and her team know the market better than anyone else. She will help you find the perfect buyer who will pay a price that meets your needs while ensuring they are happy new homeowners long-term. She is into all the important details to ensure you, and your new buyer will both be happy. She did an amazing job for us and our buyers this June in Aliso Viejo, and all of us are still delighted. Cesi has our highest recommendation!”
ASHA MANSUKHANI ROBERTSON
“Jackie Homrighausen is truly the best realtor we could have ever asked for. She is patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable. She helped us find the perfect home, and it was an incredibly seamless process because of her organization and attention to detail. I highly recommend her!”
JOHN MESSNER
“Cesi and Her Team were terrific. They kept us up to date on everything that was going on with the sale of our condo, even being out of state. I have been a client of Cesi’s for over 10 years, and have never been disappointed. She and her team are so professional and have been excellent in communicating. I know she has clients with more expensive properties but she always treated me as an important client. I was never disappointed.”
JACOB MOSES
“Zach is a very professional individual. He is dedicated to his profession and works hard to make sure his client’s expectations are exceeded. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to buy or sell their property.”
FRANCISCO RAMOS
“Nelson Strickley of the Cesi Pagano team is an amazing realtor and person to have on your side. He worked tirelessly to help us find our dream home and made the entire process much easier than expected.
He was the key factor for us getting our dream house, if he were not for his drive and resolution we would not have got the house.
We absolutely recommend him and his team. Ask for Nelson!!!”
LINDA PEREZ
“Cesi is the consummate professional. She and her team have excellent communication skills. They kept us updated almost daily, answered all questions quickly and were extremely willing to help with everything, including providing an excellent stager that made our empty home look awesome! I would highly recommend Cesi and her team for any real estate needs. They are number one in all aspects. They also take time to explain every detail so everything is clear from the very start to the end!”
MARIAH MCMILLAN
“Zach Tietz is awesome! He was super helpful during the entire process of our family finding the perfect Orange County Home! Zach is super professional and reliable. If you are looking to buy or even just to lease, look no further, call Zach!”
LISA AND MIKE NUGENT
“Our experience with Cesi and her team was wonderful. From the beginning of the home selling process, Cesi put us at ease with her knowledge of what was going on in the market and in our specific neighborhood. She was very clear about the entire process and what we could expect throughout.
Communication is super important to us, and Cesi and her team did not disappoint. We always knew in advance what was going to happen next, and they always considered our busy schedules during the entire process.
Cesi sold our house in record time for a price that was very acceptable to us. We couldn’t be happier. You’ll have the best experience with Cesi, we promise. :)”
CHARLES DENEEN
“I highly recommend working with Margaret Shepherd and the Cesi Pagano team. They are very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. If you are looking to buy in Orange County, definitely give them a call!”
KARIE YOST
“Margaret Shepherd (part of Cesi’s team) was amazing to work with on the purchase of our new home in Yorba Linda and she helped with the sale of our existing home in Northern California. She took the time to listen to all of our wish list items and presented homes to us that checked off as much of our wish list as possible. Once we found our dream home, Margaret went effortlessly guided us through the entire escrow process. When we ran into some major issues with the seller’s agents, she maintained her professionalism throughout and didn’t hesitate to go above and beyond to ensure that we would not lose our new home. I’m so happy we had an agent that cared about us as a family and always had our backs.”
ANNE SORGI
“I would highly recommend working with the Cesi Pagano team for all of your real estate transactions. We worked with Margaret Shepherd when helping our son buy his first condominium. Her attention to details, her knowledge about the property, and her responses to our questions were all exemplary. The sale was seamless due to Margaret’s watchful eye. Our communication with the entire Pagano team was always clear, and we are grateful to Margaret for making this process so easy!”
DEREK GILBERT
“I would highly recommend working with Cesi Pagano & Associates! If you’re looking to buy or sell your home in the Laguna Niguel area, no one knows the region better than Cesi!
Cesi Pagano & Associates’ innovative approach to the real estate industry and commitment to excellence is inspiring. She is my first choice in the Laguna Niguel area, as Cesi’s commitment to excellence is apparent in all that she does.”
JACKIE SIEGEL
“Jackie Homrighausen is by far the best Agent I have ever worked with! As a single Mom I needed all the help I could get in finding a home for my Daughter and I. Jackie walked me through each step, advocating and supporting my requests. I am incredibly happy with my home and the ease of this big transaction – I am so thankful for Jackie, she truly is the best!”
NATOSHA NAVARRO
“Margaret Shepherd was our Realtor when we were looking for a home. We walked in thinking it would be so easy to find a place to rent even though we had a mound of “demands”. We quickly realized that it was going to be a lot more difficult to find something that met both of our needs AND that we could qualify for. Margaret must have shown us 20+ houses in a two-month time frame and she never seemed frustrated or annoyed with how long the process was taking. She really understood what we wanted and went to bat for us each and every time we put in an application (and poor Margaret had to put in a LOT!). I would apologize to her that this might be a waste of her time and she would always say, “I’m looking to be your family Realtor so we will take as long as needed to find what you want.” I guarantee you that she will, in fact, be our family Realtor and we will recommend her to everyone we know. She is patient, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. She was a pleasure to work with and we look forward to buying a house from her in the near the future.”
STEPHANIE LABILE
“I met Nelson through a call on a home I was inquiring about. I was lucky enough to get a call back from him. Nelson was quick to respond to all my calls, texts and emails. With only 15 days until our lease was to expire we needed a new home. I was unable to find a homeowner, Nelson reassured me that we would find a home, I was desperate, overwhelmed and scared we wouldn’t find a place. Nelson worked hard, I had my wants and needs that needed to be met and on a budget too, this didn’t stand in his way. We came across the right home and I wanted it, Nelson was able to get that home for us even when all odds were against us. He met all our needs and wants as a family! I highly recommend him, you won’t be disappointed!”
MATTHEW AND ERIKA ZEMANEK
“Brittany Stewart from the Cesi Pagano team was such a blessing to us as we are navigating buying our first home. Her recommendations for lenders, help with negotiations, inspections and many more things too numerous to mention were all incredible. We are beyond grateful for her and for the team for making this such an enjoyable and transparent process, especially considering this was our first time buying a home! Could not recommend any higher!!!”
ROWENA PATTON
“If you are looking for a team with patience, and that will be there for you throughout and after the sale, Cesi and her team fit the bill!”
CINDY RANGEL
“Cesi Pagano’s Team is very knowledgeable in the Real Estate industry. Cesi is efficient, friendly, and professional to work with. Highly recommend.”
NOELLE PATNO
“Excellent service. Responsive, they continue to follow up and they are persistent. I looked at over 25 homes with Margaret Shepherd, and I was surprised she just kept going, willing to look at places multiple times, showing me around all over, opening up opportunities, and finally soliciting sellers in the community in which I first lost the bid to an all-cash buyer. I am so happy with my purchase and the experience, and the full support, from communication with the HOA through inspection and all the recommendations for other vendors and services. They’ve been very supportive and completely full service, available via text, phone or email as necessary to get the job done, tag-team at the end when one was out of town. I highly recommend the Cesi Pagano team.”
RYAN AND BRIDGET JOHNSON
“This Team is top notch in our book! My wife and I were trying to coordinate a new home purchase with the sale of our home and had a LOT going on. The Cesi Pagano Team made that happen and really took the stress down a notch with their professionalism and expertise in the market. The entire group knows what they are doing and does it in a way where you feel 100% comfortable with the situation. They take control while answering all the difficult questions and concerns we had during the process. They make you feel like family & sold our house quickly – hand holding all the way! Thanks again to their entire Team…”
KATHIE MENDOZA
“We were extremely happy with Cesi Pagano and her talented team. Cesi is hard-working, has a positive attitude and is a great communicator. You will not be disappointed!”
BRUCE STEINHILPER
“When you sign up with Cesi, you truly have her entire team working for you. She is the team leader and your primary contact but everyone is there to support you. We’ve probably bought and sold 8 or 9 homes over the past 40 years, between corporate moves and purchases of second homes. Cesi is absolutely the best realtor that we have ever worked with. She is a great communicator and advisor and a real professional. Thank you Team Pagano!!”
ASHLEY MCCORMICK
“Cesi and Jackie were a dream team in helping us sell our first home and buy our forever home. They listened to our needs, were extremely professional and knowledgeable and were honest and upfront. The buying and selling process was very smooth and they were very attentive and responded to emails and texts immediately. We even sold our home for above asking! They marketed and positioned our home in the best way possible. They truly know what they are doing! Even after closing both homes they still check in with us to make sure everything is ok with our home. I wish I could give them a 10-star rating! I will recommend this team to everyone!!”
JOE COOPER
“We’ve known Cesi & her team now for almost 10 years. She sold our first home & has helped us buy our 2nd. Both transactions were completed flawlessly with very little stress.”
DAN SCHWEIZER
“Can’t say enough good things about Brittany Stewart. I asked a million questions during the buying process and she was patient with each one and treated me like a valued client and friend. I have a crazy travel schedule with my work and Brittany kept everything going and always with a smile. Great Agent!”
GILBERT CRISANTOS
“The entire team is very professional. Gave my wife and I full attention from start to end of the process. My home went into a bidding battle and sold higher than what it was listed for. Amazing advertising and their communication were flawless. Even after selling my home, Cesi’s team continues staying in touch. Highly recommend them!!”
NIKKI AND JASON LORD
“What a dream! We were referred to our agent, Nelson, by our lender and he did not disappoint. This was our first home buying experience and we could not have been more impressed!
From the beginning, Nelson was always available via phone, email or text. Even after closing, he was always available to help with any questions. He really got to know my husband and I and what we were looking for in our first home. He seriously made our first experience a pleasant and extremely easy one!!”
BYRON AND ROBYN BURLAND
“If you are looking for a professional, courteous, hard-working, dedicated agent, then ask for no other than Brittany Stewart. For almost a year we have had the pleasure of working with Brittany and just closed on our new home.
Brittany always puts her clients needs first, she will not let you down but instead, will surpass all expectations.”
JENNIE WICKER
“Five stars are not even enough! Cesi Pagano is leaps and bounds above her competition in the service she provides, professionalism, knowledge of the area and contacts/relationships that she has out there. She truly cares about her clients and her negotiation skills are second to none!
She has sold three of our last houses. The last two were in changes markets and we were very happy with the final numbers.
Cesi is always accessible and you are her main priority even though she has many other clients that she is work for you feel like you are her only one! Now that in itself is amazing!
If you are looking to rent, sell or purchase a home, townhouse or condo you HAVE to call Cesi Pagano!”
AL ORTLEPP
“Cesi and her team are incredibly wonderful! Her team’s stellar process is well-oiled and unmatched by any other real estate team that I’ve ever worked with. Her negotiating skills and her ability in getting listings sold for such great values and getting offers accepted in such a competitive marketplace is incredible, and I will definitely always be utilizing her services. She has created a client for life in me!
We evaluated a few realtors – including a self-proclaimed “neighborhood specialist” – before entrusting The Cesi Pagano Team with the sale of our home. Being first time sellers, we required a realtor that could help us maximize the home’s value and provide professional, responsive guidance throughout the entire sales process. We were confident that we made the right decision when Cesi immediately began to put in place the marketing plans to help sell our home. Throughout the entire sales process, the entire team kept us proactively informed and clearly explained the sometimes difficult to understand sales documents. They respected our time and our home. Overall, Cesi and her team were exceptional! They provided a level of service that was beyond our expectations.”
ERICH SIMMONS
“I could not have been happier with Cesi and her team. Specifically Jackie Homrighausen. Jackie was the ultimate professional who answered every phone call, email, and question within seconds. I feel this is the most important part of the process because every minute wasted is another minute someone else can beat you to the punch. I highly recommend her and the entire team. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. Thank you Cesi and thank you Jackie!!!!”
DENISE GORMAN
“Cesi and her team are exceptional! Everyone on the team is very professional, responsive and knowledgeable. The home selling process was very easy working with such an excellent group of professionals. She knows the market well and is very efficient and effective at everything she does. We can’t complement Cesi (and all of the Cesi Pagano team) enough!”
AMIT SINGH
“Cesi and her team are incredibly wonderful! Her team’s stellar process is well-oiled and unmatched by any other real estate team that I’ve ever worked with. Her negotiating skills and her ability in getting listings sold for such great values and getting offers accepted in such a competitive marketplace is incredible, and I will definitely always be utilizing her services. She has created a client for life in me!”
GILBERT CRISANTOS
“Cesi and her team were amazing!! from the very first appointment, introducing their company’s background, history, and all the people that make her team, It was an outstanding experience. My home sold within a week from being published with a total of 16 offers to choose from. I was always on the driver seat. The entire team was very professional!”
TODD STROHMEIER
“Cesi is a wonderful person and a talented professional. She has a terrific ability to find the right deal for every family. While looking for a new home, Cesi considered our family’s needs, financial ability and the right timing. I would recommend her to everyone.”
BYERLEI STROHMEIER
“Our experience with Cesi Pagano was amazing from beginning to end. Cesi was kind, professional, hardworking, dedicated, efficient and honest. Cesi helped us sell my father’s townhome in Aliso Viejo. She told us exactly when to put it on the market and she was right. We received 11 offers after the first day on the market. We ended up accepting an offer $20,000 over asking. I had never gone through the home selling process, but Cesi held my hand every step of the way. She didn’t tell me what to do. Cesi explained everything and was very patient. We made all decisions together, as a team. Cesi told me that she wants to educate her clients. We also had many laughs along the way. It was such a pleasurable experience! Not only do I have such respect and admiration for Cesi Pagano on a professional level, but also a personal level. She has become a dear friend to our entire family. I will only use Cesi in the future and I recommend her every chance I get. I can honestly say that I think Cesi Pagano is the best real estate agent in Orange County.”
JEFF MARKUS
“Cesi and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with during the sale of our home in Aliso Viejo. She was referred to me by a few friends of ours. I did my due diligence in interviewing multiple agents and was convinced she was the right person for the job. Cesi kept in constant communication with us throughout the entire process. Our property sold quickly (multiple offers over list) and most importantly, at top dollar! My wife and I were very happy with Cesi’s honesty, integrity, professionalism, and expert knowledge of the local market. Her team was an absolute delight to work with as well. Selling and/or buying a home can be stressful. If you are looking for a seamless process and a great buying or selling experience, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cesi Pagano and her team!!”
RYAN VOGT-LOWELL
“Cesi helped me sell a home and did an excellent job in all areas, including providing meaningful advice on how to best stage the home, best timing for listing, expediting and facilitating the diligence and closing process and maintaining constant communications throughout.”
DR. CHERYL MEIER
“Thanks Cesi!! Y’all have been fabulous!! The whole process was so painless!! That means a lot to us!! Thank you Tonya!!!! You’re such a joy to have walked us through this whole thing!!”
SHAYNE AND REGINA HIGDON
“To sum it up, Cesi is awesome! There is no one that knows the market better than she does. Her knowledge of the area, insight into buyer preferences and the ability to match buyer and seller is unparalleled. She’s simply a wonderful person to work with. I would highly recommend her for my next purchase or home sale in the Aliso Viejo and South Orange County area.”
BEAU AND DI IZAD
“If you’re planning to sell your home anywhere in the country, you can rest assured that Cesi Pagano and her team will treat the sale of your home as if they were selling their own. Despite the fact that we were thousands of miles away, they managed to meet all our expectations as well as the sellers needs to finalize the sale. All of this was done with great follow through and handled with the utmost care and concern for the seller. If you need to sell your home or are in the market to purchase one, do not look anywhere else. We clearly knew from the onset that we were in good hands. Cesi and her team are the best they come.”
LARRY AND PAM SCHULER
“This process has brought us into contact with many agents and styles of doing business. Larry and I both have commented to each other how professional and thorough you are. Thank you for making the process of selling our home easy. I cannot tell you how appreciative we are – especially now that we are on the other side of the transaction process.”
RICHARD AND DENISE TORRES
“Not only did you sell our home quickly like we hoped, you sold it for higher than any other home in our neighborhood and saved us over $6,000. We are so happy, we will recommend you to everyone we know.”
JOE AND MARYROSE COOPER
“Cesi’s team was exceptional & very professional & they couldn’t have made the process any easier. In the end not only did they get our home sold for the best price possible, they also helped us find a newer condo to lease closer to our places of employment, cheaper than what we were paying on the condo we sold!”
GREG AND JEANNETTE KRANZ
“We had the privilege of working with Cesi on our new home purchase and also the sale of that very home five years later in a tough economy. Cesi is a true professional, a delight to work with and she will get your home sold! Cesi and her team are there for you during the whole process of home buying and selling. We highly recommend Cesi Pagano of Keller Williams Real Estate.”
ERIC JOHNSON & JULIET SU
“Cesi helped us sell our home in Irvine. Cesi and her staff are professional, courteous and respectful. During the closing she helped us with all the buyer’s concerns and questions and really made the process very easy and as stress free as possible. I would highly recommend Cesi. Since the time that she sold this house for us we have used her services to secure tenants for 3 rental homes and she has earned our trust and loyalty as our dedicated Realtor for the foreseeable future.”
MATT AND MELODY DARGIS
“Cesi helped us sell our home in Irvine. Cesi and her staff are professional, courteous and respectful. During the closing, she helped us with all the buyer’s concerns and questions and really made the process very easy and as stress-free as possible. I would highly recommend Cesi. Since the time that she sold this house for us we have used her services to secure       tenants for 3 rental homes and she has earned our trust and loyalty as our dedicated Realtor for the foreseeable future.”
SPRING BOWLES
“Cesi and her team helped me sell my home for a great price and helped me find the perfect home that I love. I’m a picky buyer and I didn’t have to compromise anything.”
GARY AND JENNIFER SKARPHOL
“Cesi was great. We had so many questions. She responded to our questions quickly and concisely. She played a major role in making the home buying process fun for us.”
SRITI MISRA & CHRIS FUSILLO
“Cesi is an amazing, professional, talented, and fun businesswoman. She worked hard and gave great advice while helping with the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. We had a great real estate experience!”
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