What Our Clients Have To Say

I was condo shopping in this crazy market with Dennis Cid for about 5 months. We spent many days looking at multiple places driving all over the place and let me be the first to say I was very picky. My favorite thing about Dennis is when I would send him a listing he never once questioned it or gave his opinion about the property mind you ive been stringing him along for months. His attitude on the first day or the 150th remained absolutly consistent and professional. He would only say lets go we have an appointment. He had the attitude of let the buyer buy and lets see as many properties as you would like until you say this is the one and in this market I thought a few where the one. Even though I knew at times he was juggling many of his responbilities both professionally and personally he always made time for me and my small windows of time to see places. Thanks Dennis and Kato Group I love my first property in Sunset Beach!

Working with Scott and his team was such a great experience. As first time home-sellers, we were really impressed by Scott's research, knowledge of the market, attention to detail, strategic thinking, and professionalism. The team was communicative with us through out the entire process and always had our best interest in mind. I really appreciated the transparency between the Kato Group and us and how hard they worked to make sure we got the most for our home! Thank you Scott and team again :) I would highly recommend the Kato Group to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

When we were getting ready to sell our condo, we interviewed multiple agents to find the agent and team that was the right fit for us, as we had had some negative experiences with agents that we'd worked with as buyers. Scott immediately impressed us with his friendly demeanor, knowledge of the market, and thorough approach. Other agents wanted to list our condo at a low price to get a quick sale, but Scott's approach made us feel confident that we'd be able to ask for and get top dollar, which he was able to do, helping us sell our unit for way above asking price and even more than we had originally hoped for.

Super thankful and blessed to have worked with Dennis and his team. Dennis was very patient, professional, goal driven, punctual, and humble throughout this entire process. He honestly made this process really easy to comprehend and understand exactly what was going on with the following steps. One thing that I loved about Dennis during the process was that he was very punctual when it came to answering calls or responding to texts with any questions that I had. The knowledge he and his team brought I will forever be thankful for. Thanks to Dennis I am now a homeowner and extremely happy I had him as my realtor. I would highly recommend Dennis as he provides the best customer service and will definitely give you his efforts.

I have nothing but positive words to say about my experience working with Kato Group and William in particular. He has been amazing to work with and provided us with plenty of support and guidance as first-time buyers. William is not only very knowledgeable, he also adds a personal touch with everything he does. The whole process was very smooth and could not recommend William and Kato group enough.

Kato group has helped us purchase two houses in the last few years and we couldn't be happier with the results! Thank you to Scott and his wonderful team. They are professional, friendly, and warm, and do their best to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible. When problems do arise, they are quick, prompt and ready to help you solve the issue at hand. I highly recommend using Kato Group!

DENNIS CID !! What more can I say. This man was super helpful and informative. I’m new to buying homes and wanted some insight on what I would need to start up. Talking to him I feel comfortable on moving forward with the process of buying a home. Thank you Mr. Cid I appreciate you.

March 2022: We could not recommend Scott Kato and his team enough! When work transitioned to 100% remote we decided to sell and move closer to family. We have worked with Scott and his team previously when searching for rentals in 2014 and 2017 and purchasing in 2019, so there was no doubt in our mind we would work with them again. Our house sold so quickly and way over asking price all because of the hard work and fantastic strategy of Kato Group! July 2019: We HIGHLY recommend Jessica Panzica. My husband and I were looking for homes for years, but finally decided to take the plunge and search for our forever home. Jessica was super knowledgeable about the area we were looking at, asked great clarifying questions of what we were looking for in a home, and was always available. When we found the perfect home she worked quickly to get our offer in and it was accepted the same day! When it came to negotiating after the home inspection, Jessica was on point with working to have our concerns addressed. The very best part was that throughout the entire process she listened to all of our concerns, addressed each one, and made us comfortable in trusting her many years of experience. We are so happy to have worked with Jessica and her team at Kato Group. If you want someone who will take of you, listen, and make things stress free, then we recommend Jessica!

We used The Kato Group to sell a home and purchase another, and we could not have been more happy with our experience from start to end. Scott Kato and Jessica Panzica are incredibly professional, savvy, and patient. We not only sold our house for over-asking price, but we secured a new one by beating out a lot of competition. And I know that was due to The Kato Group helping us be the best-positioned buyers of the bunch. Years later, we still enjoy seeing them at client appreciation events and catching up on the phone or over coffee. They’re more than agents; they have become friends, and we are so grateful for their help!

Scott Kato and his Team are the best in the business. Scott helped and guided us a few years ago on an investment property purchase and we were able to close the deal in less than thirty days. They were detail oriented and the whole process was smooth with no issues. I highly recommend Scott and his team as they are true professionals and they work tirelessly for their clients..... We cant wait to work with Scott's Group in the near future!

We used Scott Kato's real estate services three times now. Once when we bought a condo in Huntington Beach, and again when we outgrew that condo (to sell it) and needed a house (to buy it). Scott and Jessica at the Kato Group are the best! Their patience and professionalism guided us through a potentially overwhelming process. Scott also had a lot of great recommendations for home services (plumbers, electricians, etc.), and we still go to many of the restaurants he referred us to.

I’ve had a great home-buying experience working with Hugo and Kato group! He was very attentive, clarified all of my questions, and made sure to communicate with me about everything. Highly recommend him and his team for your real estate needs.

I've now used the Kato Group to purchase two homes. Jessica and Scott have made the process so painless. They didn't rush me to make a decision, they gave me advice, and overall made my home buying experience great. I would recommend them to anybody. Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone looking for an investment, I have no doubt you'll love them.

First time buyer and was really hesitant to work with a realtor not knowing if they would have my best interest in mind or just using me for a quick buck. Couldn’t be happier with Scott Kato and the Kato group. They were very professional and attentive to my needs and wants and they kept me well informed on the whole process of buying my home. Put my nerves at ease from the get go. Highly recommend the Kato Group for your real estate needs. Will be back if/when I need a realtor again.

We cannot recommend Scott enough. He was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly supportive and helpful. Most importantly, we knew he was fully on our side advocating for our best interests. Highly recommend that everyone talk to Scott - you won't be disappointed!

Working with Hugo was an believably positive experience! Utilizing his extensive market knowledge and contacts, Hugo came up with a game plan for our situation; the entire Kato Group was extremely professional, helpful, responsive, courteous and thorough. I could not have asked for a better real estate team than this one!

Hugo and the Kato group are amazing! 😁 I didn't know much about real estate but after talking with him, all my worries were gone. He was very professional, attentive and helpful on my home search. If you don't use this team then you're missing out. 10/10

I was looking to purchase a house without an agent, since I didn't know one in Los Angeles that I trusted. I am extremely particular about how I do things, so I preferred handling it myself. A friend insisted I get an agent though. I reached out to a realtor contact from another state, who referred me to Matthew at Kato Group. This was the best decision I made during my home buying process. Matthew was the most detailed and attentive person I've had the pleasure of doing business with. Anytime I had questions or doubts about anything, I would reach out to Matthew and he'd take care of it. There were higher offers on the property I purchased, but our offer was accepted because Matthew and his team were thorough and well prepared. We closed escrow in 23 days. Please understand that every purchase has different circumstances, but I'm positive Matthew and his team will get you the best results in buying or selling a home.

Scott Kato and the Kato Group are very professional and provide exceptional service. I highly recommend utilizing Scott and his team for all your real estate transactions. I am confident you will be very happy with his knowledge and expertise in dealing with both buyers and sellers.

Our experience with Scott Kato and the Kato Group was exceptional in all aspects of buying and selling real estate. His knowledge of the Southern California real estate markets is very impressive. We highly recommend giving him the opportunity to earn your business.

I worked with Scott Kato and Jessica Panzica at the Kato Group when I purchased my new home. They showed me multiple listings before finding me my perfect home! Their persistence, patience, and professionalism was exactly what I was looking for. I have recommended them to family and friends who have had the same memorable experience buying their new homes.

My cousin referred me to Scott Kato and the Kato Group when I was looking to sell my condo in Bixby Knolls. Scott helped my cousin find a Long Beach mid-century modern. Scott, Jessica Panzica, and their wonderful team sold my condo in less than a week with multiple offers above asking price. Jessica was just the type of real estate professional I was looking for: smart, experienced, trustworthy and friendly! She gave great advice when I wasn't quite sure what to do. Jessica and her reliable team made the entire selling process smooth.

Dennis and his team made buying a home an amazing experience. They were very patient with us and very educational throughout the process. Dennis and his team are the reason we were blessed to have the home of our dreams. 10/10 would recommend.

Scott Kato was very responsive to my husband and I during our entire time when selling our house with the KATO Group. We were more than happy when we got more than our asking price. We had no worries they took care of everything during our time with them.

One word: incredible! Hugo was so helpful with my real estate needs. He answered all my questions, educated me on the first steps to buying a home and pointed me in the right direction. I'll always recommend Kato Group to anyone looking to buy a home. Thanks Kato Group! 😁

Scott helped us to find what we were truly looking for, he was able to look at all of our needs and discern what we really wanted. He was incredibly kind, impeccably professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Not to mention easy to approach and speak with. He was with us and available every step of the way, and thanks to him we are in the family home of our dreams. Thanks again Scott, you are the best!!!

Thank you so much Kato Group and Hugo! They were very helpful and accommodating of my schedule. As a first time buyer, I had a lot of questions and concern but Hugo was very helpful and attentive to my needs. I recommend this real estate team to anyone looking to buy their first home. 🏡

I had a fantastic experience with Hugo and the Kato Group. Responsive, attentive, and always there to answer the phone when I called. He was patient walking me through the process and I can safely say I have a better understanding of the home buying process. Thank you so much!!!😊 Best real estate team in Long Beach!

Alpha Pallarca answered all of my first-time home buyer questions when I called into the Kato Group a few weeks ago. She was really patient and knowledgable and walked me through the process of what beginning to look for a house in this market would look like. She really helped me focus on my needs in a home and asked a lot of great questions that helped my young family navigate this process. I would recommend her for anyone starting out in this process! Thank you for listening so well and taking ALL OF MY PHONE CALLS to ask all the little questions. She's who I will be going to for any home or investment buying I ever do from here on out!

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with the Kato group. Being a loan officer, it is difficult finding quality agents who are willing to work with you through the ups and downs. The Kato group has been nothing but delightful; Hugo Avalos specifically has been extremely communicative and makes sure that everyone is on the same page. If you’re looking for a home, I highly highly HIGHLY recommend the Kato group for all your home buying needs. Also, feel free to reach out for a prequalification at bcruzloans.com to see how much home you can qualify for.

Alpha Pallarca is a driven, career-oriented person. As a realtor, she has been helpful and knowledgeable in answering my basic and more complicated questions about home buying. There is a lot I’m not familiar about in terms of buying a home/property, and I am thankful for Alpha for she has been a good resource. She is attentive to my inquiries, knows how to clarify concerns that I have, and very patient about educating and guiding me about future home/property investment. I recommend going to Alpha Pallarca of Kato Group — she knows her work and she will help guide you in the right direction.

Jessica and the folks at Kato group helped us buy our first condo back in November. They walked us step by step through the process and helped us to understand all the twists and turns in the house buying process. Their organized staff even helped to smooth out all the difficulties we had on the seller side. If you're looking for the attention and support of a small, local business with the strength and structure of a real estate powerhouse, these folks are a perfect fit. You'll wonder why you didn't call Jessica sooner, we're sure glad we did.

The Kato group is great. Very knowledge and helpful on answering my questions for real estate. Hugo did a great job of accommodating with my schedule. I highly recommend him and the Kato group for any real estate needs.

As a first-time home buyer, I had a million questions. I was referred by a close friend of mine to William and he was patient and extremely tentative with me during the entire process. He went out of his way to make sure I had no unanswered questions. It was truly a pleasant experience and I am definitely referring any friends and family to William for their real estate needs!! Thanks again William!

Hugo was so helpful! Very professional and responsive when it came to my real estate needs. I'll definitely be reaching out to him and the Kato Group in the future when my friends and family need help finding a home. Thank you again Kato Group!

Dennis was an outstanding choice as a realtor, and I am very grateful for all of his hard work. This is my first home and he was extremely helpful and patient with all of my questions, walking me through the process step by step. My main issue with previous realtors was their slow response rate and I have never ran into that with Dennis, as he has fantastic communication, and is incredibly quick to answer any email, text or phone call. I will definitely be recommending him to everybody I know, and I will be using his services in the future as well. I would rate higher than 5 stars if I could! Thank you so much helping me find my house Dennis!”

Excellent service! Hugo was very accommodating and helpful on my real estate journey. It was a little intimidating but Hugo was there holding my hand every step of the way. Kato group did an amazing job meeting my expectations!

Alpha was amazing to work with, she provided great insight on home buying and some awesome tips about credit building! I would highly recommend working with her, she's professional, knowledgeable and driven to assist in any way she can! I'm recommending her to family and friends. Thanks again Alpha!

Hugo is an excellent real estate consultant ! Very professional, great communication and most of all understanding about my real estate needs. I wouldn’t want to work with anyone else. I highly recommend him and his team for any real estate assistance ☺️.

I've been in business with Scott for the last year and a half. His team, the Kato Group has 3 virtual assistants through our company. It has been a pleasure to work with them because every time we hire a new VA to their team we know that they're going to set in the right direction.

We had a fantastic experience with William while buying our first home. He really listened to us and our needs, responded quickly, and was accommodating to our schedule. His help and advice was invaluable in a difficult market.

Scott took my call and request look at properties without any questions or hassles! Highly recommend the team at Kato group especially Dennis who really was there for me throughout it all.

I worked with Scott Kato of the Kato Group to purchase a home and the entire real estate transaction went smoothly thanks to Scott’s attention, expert advice, and year’s of experience. Whether buying or selling, you’ll be in very capable hands with Scott - highly recommend. :)

I’ve experienced dozens of brokers from the buyer and seller side. The Scott Kato Group has represented me on both sides. Their are the best that I have experienced. Smooth, smart and professional.

My experience with the Kato Group in Long Beach has been extremely wonderful. Monica Lopez, Director of Operations is an amazing professional who always makes sure that all clients are taken care of. She always goes above and beyond. Thank you.

I'm a first time home buyer and honestly I have no idea what I’m going to do and how I’ll be able to get a property. When I searched for a potential property and reached out to Everardo, after few hours later we are there for a house tour! And less than a week we already on Escrow! Everardo is very helpful, efficient, patient and knowledgeable. He guided us throughout the process of getting our home. Patiently answering/explaining all my queries anytime. Giving me suggestions/ recommendations that I needed for home services. It was such a great experience working with Everardo and the Kato group, very much highly recommended! 😊