"My experience with Cariy Hernandez was nothing but perfect. I was selling my family home and dealing with estate matters simultaneously. Her professionalism as a real estate agent shined. She has cultivated a network of support people who are trustworthy and experts in their fields. I was able to hand her the keys so I could focus on closing the estate financials while her team prepared the house. She met deadlines and went above and beyond… the house sold over asking in one week. Cariy knows how to sell homes in this area and is skilled at reading the market. I have already recommended her to friends. As the escrow progressed it was clear that the people Cariy interacted with had great respect for her… and that speaks volumes. You won’t find a better real estate agent!"
"Working with Cariy has been an absolute pleasure. Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication made the entire process of selling our place seamless and enjoyable. She went above and beyond at every step to ensure a smooth transaction, handling all the details with such care. From her insightful advice to her unwavering support, she truly made us feel at ease during what could have been a stressful time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience with a realtor. Highly recommend!"
"Cariy Hernandez, a highly professional real estate agent, did a magnificent job selling a house owned by my disabled partner (for whom I acted as power of attorney). Her expertise in all matters connected with real estate as an enormous help to me and my partner. I was not familiar with various real estate processes and procedures; Cariy always assisted me immediately with such matters. Her warm and friendly personality made the entire process a pleasure."
"Thank god for Cariy! If it wasn't for her expertise, savvy, negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of the local housing stock, real-estate trends, and the history of Altadena and Pasadena, we would have thrown up our hands in despair long ago and exited the real estate market. We had been looking for a house for months and it wasn't until we started working with Cariy as our real estate agent that we successfully bought a house in a red-hot market in the middle of a pandemic! There are so many reasons why it was a joy to work with Cariy: She is no BS; she gives it to you straight, but with finesse and tact. She is very well-respected among her fellow realtors, which makes a difference when it comes to negotiations. She is always available (I hope we didn't drive her too crazy with text messages) and she can talk nervous buyers off a ledge when need be ;). She also has fantastic recommendations for local, highly skilled contractors, whether you are looking for a foundation expert, an HVAC expert, a house painter or designer, or a gardener. Cariy is so patient. She's also outgoing, bubbly, and always has a smile on her face -- tough to do in any job, but especially in real estate."
I cannot express enough how fortunate we were to have Cariy as our real estate agent during our home-buying journey. Her breadth of knowledge about the neighborhood and the real estate market in Altadena is truly unparalleled. From the very beginning, it was clear that she had an in-depth understanding of the area, and her insights guided us through every step of the process. What sets Cariy apart is her unwavering professionalism and dedication. Her ability to navigate the complexities of the real estate market and negotiate on our behalf was nothing short of impressive. We felt confident and assured throughout the entire process, knowing we were in expert hands. We are certain that we would not have been able to secure our dream home without her expertise. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area—she is truly the best in the business. Thank you, Cariy, for making our home-buying experience exceptional!
Cariy helped my wife and I find and buy our first home. We were referred to her via co-workers. Cariy was wonderful to work with. She helped us find what was best for us and was very patient with us as first time home buyers. She knows the whole San Gabriel valley extremely well. She knows the ins and outs of living in each neighborhood well and was able to advice the pros and cons living in each area and was able to help us think about what we really wanted in a logical way. She was also invaluable during the escrow and negotiation process. She was very patient and worked hard to find the house that was best for us. I honestly could not imagine a better realtor. Cariy was perfect. We spent several days looking at homes and discussing what we were looking for, our price range, what to expect, and where we would like to live. Cariy took the time to learn what we wanted, but she also educated us on what to look for in a home, factors that are important, such as resale value, potential schools, city laws, quality of the structure of the home, the differences between neighborhoods that are not readily seen without knowing the area well, and many other things that I would not have thought of nor known what to look for. She was very patient with us and I never felt that she applied pressure, but I also felt as though we knew what she thought of places we were interested in (or rather what we may have thought we were interested in). Cariy knows the San Gabriel valley like the back of her hand. I have been here renting for 5 years, but the depth and breath of her knowledge of the area is invaluable. We would get lists of houses to consider, but she would also do her own research and have a plan for which houses we should look at. Her opinion was extremely valuable. All the above is great, but where Cariy really shined for us was in the escrow/negotiation phase. Having never done this before, it was a bit overwhelming for me, but Cariy is an expert negotiator and knows what to ask for, how to ask for it and how to word it in a way the seller is likely to agree with. Not only that, but she knows the going rates, and many of the loan providers and was able to switch us from one provider to another with a much better rate late during escrow, which I believe is above and beyond her job as a realtor. This was after I had several quotes and was proceeding with one of them. She also helped clarify all the questions I had about paperwork I was signing and questions about the process, which is scary. At the end we had a slight miscommunication with the owner after the purchase of the house and Cariy took money out of her own pocket to make it right. It wasn’t remotely her fault, but she took responsibility as the experienced person, even though I didn’t expect it. I don’t think anyone could go wrong hiring Cariy and can trust that she will be in their court for the entire process. I really appreciate that we were able to get her time, and I certainly hope that if/when I have to go through this again, that Cariy will still be available.
Cariy is the very professional. Cariy has represented me in three transactions. Each time there was something unexpected came up and Cariy handled it like the professional she is. I would strongly recommend her to anyone needing sound advice, perseverance, creativity, and professionalism. As I see it, here are three parts to a real estate transaction. There are the basic mechanics a real estate transaction. I would call this the process. Cariy has so much experience and such a good reputation that she actually teaches the process to other agents. The second part is market awareness. She knows how to examine the numbers and the market trends so that she can tell you where you stand. The third part is she knows how to listen to not only you but to other parties as well. I would strongly recommend her for any real estate transaction. I'd give her 10 starts if that were possible.
Cariy exceeded our expectations in every way. She is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and ethical. She listened to all our feedback and concerns and helped to successfully guide us through the process of selling our home. Cariy has a great network that she tapped into several times in order for us to get our house prepared to sell. She is the ultimate professional and we cannot recommend her highly enough.
My experience with Cariy Hernandez was nothing but perfect. I was selling my family home and dealing with estate matters simultaneously. Her professionalism as a real estate agent shined. She has cultivated a network of support people who are trustworthy and experts in their fields. I was able to hand her the keys so I could focus on closing the estate financials while her team prepared the house. She met deadlines and went above and beyond… the house sold over asking in one week. Cariy knows how to sell homes in this area and is skilled at reading the market. I have already recommended her to friends. As the escrow progressed it was clear that the people Cariy interacted with had great respect for her… and that speaks volumes. You won’t find a better real estate agent!
We recently engaged Cariy Hernandez as our real estate agent to sell our home in Altadena Ca. From beginning to end it was a joy to have her experience and expertise on our side guiding us through the process which can be daunting. Cariy was responsive, knowledgeable, and thorough every step of the way and all around a warm, generous and caring person to work with! And her broker's caravans are legendary! We had many choices when it came to choosing an agent, we got the very best. You won't regret making the same choice! Gregg De Deker, David Gardner #realestateagent, #buyingahouse, #sellingahouse, #realestate
Real Estate Agent, Cariy Hernandez, is a great choice and you won’t be disappointed! Cariy is a one-stop shop agent and provided great support throughout the entire purchasing process. Cariy is an expert/professional in the industry and is experienced, knowledgeable, responsive and walked me through all the steps along the way. She is well connected when needing inspections or getting work done. Cariy organized and scheduled all contractors which made it so easy for me, especially since I was moving from out of the area. I would recommend Cariy Hernandez for all your buying and selling needs, and I’d certainly use her again! You can’t go wrong, and you’ll be so happy with her service!!
Cariy was an awesome person to have as a real estate agent and helped us buy our first house! She was very knowledgeable of the market and local areas and helped us immensely. Cariy was very generous with her time, was always available and was patient with all our questions. She is genuine, down-to-earth and a lovely person who made it easy to navigate the world of real estate. 10/10 would recommend.
Highly likely to recommend|5.0 Report a problem 1/5/2022 - Mary 1 Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Altadena, CA. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills Cariy was an awesome person to have as a real estate agent and helped us buy our first house! She was very knowledgeable of the market and local areas and helped us immensely. Cariy was very generous with her time, was always available and was patient with all our questions. She is genuine, down-to-earth and a lovely person who made it easy to navigate the world of real estate. 10/10 would recommend. Show less Highly likely to recommend|5.0 Report a problem 11/23/2021 - Kangfisher Sold a Single Family home in 2021 in Altadena, CA. Local knowledge Process expertise Responsiveness Negotiation skills When the decision was made to sell my parent's house last summer, I interviewed four highly sought after real estate agents. All seemed interested in the job, but one stood out from the rest, Cariy Hernandez. Cariy Hernandez's knowledge of the area, the buying & selling trends of homes in my neighborhood and her energetic enthusiasm sold me immediately on giving her the contract as my real estate agent. Her marketing plan was profoundly extensive. She listened carefully and helped create a plan to achieve my goals. The sale of the family house was a tribute to my parents who’s love made this home an incredible environment for all that crossed its threshold. This renovation was to reflect their image. Cariy suggested we take it back to the house's original 1941 glory. Cariy paid close attention to outside & inside colors, refurbishing all the hardwood floors, cabinets and windows. New floor tile was placed in the kitchen. Her stager came in, adding unique furnishings throughout to draw your eyes into each room and pull on your heartstrings. One comment I heard a buyer say was “My favorite room is what every room I’m in.” The staging was fabulous! The house looked amazing! Then Cariy's marketing plan went into full force. It was immediate, wide spread and fierce. Very impressive. A two day open house revealed the great popularity of this little refurbished house and highlighted the extraordinary marketing, selling and negotiating skills of Cariy as my agent. Just under 100 people came by to view,18 serious offers, then 8 “best & final" offers. The house sold in 4 days well above asking price! If I have another house to sell, I won’t hesitate to use Cariy Hernandez as my real estate agent again. Her expertise, awareness, insight and know-how are the best in the business. I highly recommend her services.
Cariy sold our house — and for much more than we were asking. Without her help, I’m not sure it would have happened. Not because of any problem with the house (the house is a beautiful house in a desirable Altadena neighborhood). It might not have sold because any other agent likely would not have perservered the way Cariy did through the myriad interpersonal problems between the sellers (me being one of them). Cariy was a blessing. She managed every detail through what ended up taking over 3 years to put the house on the market (even putting on her work clothes and helping empty a full garage after the house sold). I’m certain no other agent would have stuck it out with us the way Cariy did. Thank you, Cariy!
Cariy was recommended to me by a friend and she was excellent! I have had several friends who were unhappy with their agents being pushy which is not what you want when making such a huge life decision. I was a first time home buyer and she was patient with me and always had my needs/desires and best interests in mind when showing me properties. She was readily available by phone and if she wasn't she got back to me promptly. She even had recommendations for various contractors in regards to updates for the property. I would certainly recommend her to anyone else.
Cariy Hernandez is a fantastic real estate agent who has a deep understanding of how to sell a home in the Altadena market. At every step along the way, Cariy had clear ideas to help us move through the process. Once we created a plan for how to market the house, she moved immediately to execute it. I'm amazed at how quickly it all came together! I can't imagine a better experience or outcome.
I decided to go with Cariy for my very first selling experience because the previous homeowners for my Pasadena townhouse had such a fantastic experience selling their home through her :) !! I am really glad that I chose her as my real estate agent and decided to work with her because she really streamlined the daunting, stressful and overwhelming process of selling a home! And she connected me with some of the best people to work on my home, and get it ready for sale, from the countertops guys, the painters, the professional cleaners, and the stager :D !! All of them did such amazing and quality work for extremely reasonable prices!! I couldn't have asked for a better team :D !! I have to admit that I was really hesitant to re-do the countertops because this is very much a seller's market, and I didn't feel that it was necessary to do too much since the ball was in my court. But she convinced me that it would be a great idea to tear out the old original white tile countertop from 1985, and to install a new quartz countertop to make my kitchen look more modern :) ! She also suggested for her painters to knock out part of the cabinetry to make way for floating shelves to spruce up my kitchen because buyers definitely notice the kitchen right away! She was absolutely right :D ! The upgrades definitely attracted attention, and commanded a higher selling price :) ! She has a wonderful and humorous personality, and knows how to make you laugh even in the most stressful of situations :) ! I really needed that, considering that so much weight was on my shoulders with trying to balance my home sale with my move, and my work schedule! She really made everything work so well :D ! I have only worked with her in regards to selling my home. But she is really impressive, and works tirelessly to make sure that everything goes right so that your home gets top-notch dollar price :D !!
Wonderful skills and knowledge of our area and what buyers are looking for. Helped us through the whole process of showing our home and getting best offers quickly!
Cariy is, simply put, the very best! She has so much valuable experience from having been in the field so long. She knows so much about the houses and neighborhoods and is great about sharing everything. As a real estate professional, Cariy goes above and beyond. She knows all the right people to get anything that was needed done. Cariy was such a valuable partner throughout the entire journey, especially when it got really messy right at the end of the sale, due entirely to the sellers, she was right there with me, sorting it all out. The layout of my house isn't standard and Cariy did a great job of identifying potential resale issues while still supporting my choice of house. Besides being a great, efficient, seasoned, truly fantastic real estate professional, Cariy is a kind, warm, generous, wonderful person. At the very end, when we finally got the keys to the house, we were walking through and the house was left dirty and dusty. I was moving in the next day and was feeling let down. Cariy got a cleaning team in at 8 AM the next morning and when I moved in, I felt so much better! I joked with friends that I wished Cariy could be in charge of my life and manage it as well as she did the purchase of my new house. She even introduced me to my new neighbors, who she'd help purchase their house. I highly, highly recommend Cariy to anyone considering purchasing in this crazy market, you truly get it all - extensive knowledge, expertise, professional contacts, incredible support and a wonderful, kind person to help you through it all!
It was a pleasure working with Cariy, she is a great real estate agent. Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and patient. She sold hour house in Upper Hastings in record time, made the sale extremely easy and walked me through every step of the way. She was always available to take my calls, has a great personality and made the process easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend her. .
I bought a new home in Arizona and moved before selling my old one in California. Cariy had to deal with the entire process with me absent. She did a fantastic job. Selling real estate with Cariy was an absolutely painless experience because she handled everything perfectly. This means not only the endless paperwork, inspections, negotiations, and what have you, but all repairs and upgrades the house needed and staging for the sale. Just a minor detail (Ha Ha), but I also received a very good price for the house. You absolutely can’t go wrong with this agent. Just listen to her advice, and you’ll have a great experience.
Cariy was an absolute gem for my family. Her experience and knowledge of the Pasadena real estate market made her the best choice for us. She knew every little neighborhood or area, she knew the pros and cons of each house we evaluated and saved us from making some big mistakes. After we bought our house, her staging and photography people are tops in city. They made our little home just shine. We had over 50 people people come to our home and we had 10 offers with most of them 120k over asking. She was also incredibly resourceful in helping us get our new home ready by having every possible contractor at her fingertips. These same contacts also made the house we were selling in tip top shape for top dollar. But the best thing about Cariy is how just warm, kind and down to earth she is. We really felt like we had a dear friend who just happened to be the star realtor of the area.
We used Cariy Hernandez as our Real Estate Agent to buy our house 15 years ago and again now to sell our house. Cariy is super knowledgeable about real estate in our area and did a fantastic job negotiating for us in completing the sale. We got everything we wanted- I recommend Cariy highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Cariy is by far the best real estate agent around! She truly cares about finding the right house for you and your family. The extent of her knowledge about the San Gabriel Valley is boundless as well her knowledge of the real estate business. When we first called Cariy to simply investigate the current housing market in the middle of a pandemic, she listened to our desires and worries and let us explore various options (e.g. purchase a new house or add on to our existing house) with no pressure to buy a house. With her incredible and professional guidance, we ended up finding a house that was perfect for us! Further, she helped us sell our house extremely quickly which prevented us from paying two mortgages simultaneously! Cariy goes out of her way to make sure you are looped into the process and is very responsive even during odd times of the day and on weekends. She also makes it easy to interpret the myriad of real estate documents by providing clarification and explanations while thoroughly reviewing the documents with you. Even after our transactions were complete, Cariy continued to check-in with us after our move and even referred us to a carpenter and plumber to assist us with some additional work that we wanted to complete. Not only is Cariy an incredible real estate agent, but she is also a kind and caring human being. She is truly a gem of a real estate agent and words cannot express how highly we recommend her to help you purchase or sell your existing home!
Selling your house during the pandemic is daunting. Duh. Selling it during the pandemic from 1200 miles away is beyond daunting. Cariy was on top of everything, from staging to cleaning to listing to negotiating. She was on the phone with me at every step, and got me a deal way over listing in less than 6 weeks! Best real estate agent I could hope for!
Love love loved our experience with Cariy. She masterfully guided us in purchasing our first house and was patient with us during the nine month process (from pre-COVID right on through). Being completely new to this, we asked her so many trivial questions at every step, and she was always happy to answer. Her knowledge not only in the real estate business and local market but also in remodeling and home-improvement potential were invaluable as we navigated all the housing possibilities. We can't thank her enough for walking us through this process.
Cariy assisted us in buying a house long-distance . We were living out of state and wanted to move back to the Los Angeles metro area. She was referred to us when we asked mutual friends to help us find a real estate agent. Even though we focused on the Upland area, which is outside the area where she usually works, she made numerous trips through heavy traffic from Pasadena to check out properties that interested us, since we were unable to personally view them. During a short trip we made to see local properties she met with us and helped us decide against the first house on which we made an offer. She showed us other nearby houses and neighborhoods. After that our interactions were all long-distance. She sent a mailer to homes within a neighborhood that we liked to try to identify other houses that might become available. Cariy wasn't trying to sell us just any house - she wanted us to buy the house that would be right for us. We kept in touch long-distance, amid the additional drawbacks and restrictions of COVID-19. When we eventually identified another house that we liked she got on it right away, showed it to us via video tour, and helped to guide us through the purchase. She assisted in engaging professional inspectors, and negotiated a significant decrease in the price to help us pay for an issue that was identified during the inspection process. Ours was definitely not Cariy's usual real estate transaction, and we didn't utilize her expertise of the Pasadena area. She went outside her comfort zone to help us buy a house from far away during an abnormal time.
Cariy is simply the best. I met her at an open house and was impressed by her from the start. When it came time to sell my home I immediately called her. She put together a marketing plan complete with staging and a very high quality walk through video. When buyers had questions or concerns she was quick to recommend experts who could address any and all concerns. She’s also good at getting spouses to agree. She has a great deal of knowledge about local architecture home values, the history of different neighborhoods There is another area where she stands apart from other realtors and that is after the sale. I’ve called Cariy countless times asking her opinion on different things real estate related and her advice has always been spot on. I had Cariy help me downsize to a condo. I was looking at a condo in Agoura Hills. An inspector Cariy recommended found that the building was slowly sliding down a hill. Cariy ended up finding and helping me buy a condo in Malibu a mile from the beach ...that was not sliding down any hills. She even catered the house warming party! I’ve sold a house with Cariy and bought a house. Both experiences were outstandingly positive. Cariy is one of the most professional knowledgeable people that I’ve ever worked with.
Cairy is an amazing real estate agent who helped us buy our first home! We were referred to her by a family member whom Cairy also helped buy her first home and she was very happy with Cairy's work. In our first meetings with Cairy, she spent a lot of time driving us around and sharing her extensive knowledge about house/resale value, history, architectural styles, and facets of the neighborhoods in Pasadena. She has over 20+ years experience as a realtor in Pasadena and it shows. She is not the type of realtor to push a sale to get a quick closing. Cairy wants you to have a home you are happy with. Cairy researched particular units and gave her best advice on the pros and cons of each place so that we could make our best informed decision. Cairy is very friendly and genuinely cares about her clients. She facilitated the negotiations with the purchase price very well to get us the best deal possible. She is also well connected with lenders and renovators and can give great advice on all facets of home ownership. Cairy carefully explained the purchase agreement with us page by page and really made us feel more comfortable with this novel process as a first time homebuyer. Compared to the sellers agent that we dealt with, we could really see a stark contrast between a GREAT agent and just a very average one and we are grateful that we had Cairy to help us. In short, we are confident that you will be very happy choosing Cairy to help you buy or sell your next home!
Cariy is hands-down the most knowledgeable, honest, and professional real estate agent out there. She is results-oriented, persistent, and has vast knowledge and experience especially with real estate in the Pasadena area. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Cariy and be able to sell our former home in West Covina and purchase a new home in North Monrovia through her. Admittedly, I can be very particular and stubborn at times but Cariy was always very patient. She spent countless hours showing my fiancé and I, properties all over the Pasadena, Altadena, and Monrovia areas. She continues to be an excellent resource of information. I highly recommend Cariy if you are looking to buy and/or sell a home.
Cariy Hernandez is the most excellent real estate agent when it comes to selling a house. We cannot say enough good things about Cariy--from taking a generous amount of time to educate us about what to expect before we even brought her on board to her volunteering to consult on how to ready the home for sale ...from her complete and aggressive real estate advertising and promotion program, to walking specific neighborhoods with one-on-one promotion of our home to those home-owners where she felt they might be ready to step up to a home of our size...from the way she followed up with the attendees of our open houses, to the warm fresh cookies she brought to our open houses, she was the consummate professional. Her support was beyond fantastic, her loyalty to the seller in being the most creative problem solver is unbounded. We enthusiastically recommend Cariy and look forward to working with her again, when we are ready to sell the next property!
Working with Cariy Hernandez was like a dream come true for us! My husband and I had decided to sell our home of 22 years in Orange County and began visiting Open Houses in Pasadena. We met many agents, but immediately clicked with Cariy. We talked at her open house and set a time to meet the next weekend while our agents back in the OC were hosting open houses at our place. Cariy picked us up on a Saturday morning and gave us a fun tour of Pasadena. We visited several listings that day in different areas and learned so much thanks to Cariy’s expertise. She really is an extraordinary Real Estate Agent! Our house in Fullerton sold in just two days with multiple offers, and suddenly we had to get serious about finding a new home in Pasadena. This is when Cariy became my BFF! We were calling each other and texting several times a day, and she sent me new listings each morning. It was so fun! My husband and I fell in love with an amazing historic home, built in 1922. Cariy guided us through the offer process and our second offer was accepted! We were over the moon! Everything was moving so fast, and Cariy was there every step of the way, setting us up with a loan officer, guiding us through the process, talking with me when I got nervous, and coordinating with our agents in Fullerton to ensure that everything went smoothly. Cariy really goes above and beyond in her service to her clients. She coordinated our inspections and met with contractors to get us estimates on home improvement projects, she met the appraiser at our new place, and negotiated with our sellers to get us credit for some of the work that we needed. She is amazing! Since we have moved in, Cariy has stayed in touch with us. She checks in just to say hi and see how things are going which we just love! She has even shared recomendations for restaurants and local markets with us! Cariy Hernandez is truly the most warm and caring woman, and her real estate expertise is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I thank our lucky stars that we met Cariy and we are forever grateful to her for guiding us through the purchase of our new home! If you are looking for an extraordinary Real Estate Agent, we highly recommend you give Cariy Hernandez a call!
Cariy helped my Fiancé and I purchase a home in Pasadena, CA. We recently relocated to Los Angeles from Phoenix, Arizona and were completely shell-shocked by the California housing market. Thank God we found Cariy. Her market knowledge was incredible: she seems to know every street and neighborhood in the area and could, seemingly off the top of her head, give us phenomenal insight into each neighborhood we asked about. Cariy made purchasing a home in a seller’s market easier than it had any reason to be. We quickly fell in love with the house of our dreams and Cariy guided us through the process with expert advice every step of the way. She identified potential issues before we had even thought to look for them, each time giving us solutions that were pragmatic and effective. Without reservation, I would recommend Cariy’s services to anyone buying or selling a home in Pasadena. Her expertise allowed us to enjoy the emotional aspects of choosing a home because we could trust her to help us make the right decisions. This is the biggest single investment we’ve ever made and we are confident that we made the right decision — all thanks to Cariy.
We made the right decision in hiring Cariy to place our home on the market. From the initial listing process to final closing the entire process went smoothly. Cariy was very familiar with the Altadena market and had a great team of professionals to help us get our home ready so it looked its best for showings. Cariy and her team were prompt in returning phone calls, emails and text messages. Her advice was great at every turn. It was a joy working with her and we would not hesitate to use her again.
We hired Cariy Hernandez as part of a 2-person team, due to her excellent experience in marketing and social media, and she did not disappoint! Cariy helped us to create a fabulous video of our home that exponentially helped with its viewings and showings. She understood the intricacies and economics of our area to a tee. Considering we were at a higher price point (over $1.75M) in an area where the market was a little slow, her outstanding marketing efforts really paid off. We achieved a sale very close to our asking price in less than a 2 month period. To boot, she is very nice, upbeat, informative, reliable and genuinely cares about her clients / wants to make sure they have the most positive experience possible (as selling a home can be a very emotional and stressful time). She helped make the process of selling our home stress-free (as much as possible LOL) and successful. I would highly recommend this real estate agent when selling or buying a home!
Our real estate agent Cariy made the process of selling our house painless and easy. She told us to expect 2-4 offers, and that if we did everything right, we would sell the house within a week. Sure enough, we got 5 offers and sold the house 5 days after placing it in the market. Cariy was pleasant and professional throughout, even taking the time for three-way conference calls to give other family members a chance to ask questions. The house had been our family home since 1960 and selling was an emotional decision for us. Cariy was supportive, positive and kind. Cariy’s knowledge of the local market is amazing and she is very savvy about current marketing strategies and tools. We took her advice about preparing the house, staging it and pricing it to get maximum interest. She really knows what she’s doing! I’m so glad we had Cariy to help us through this challenging process of selling our home. I can’t imagine a better real estate agent!
Cariy is hard working and energetic in listing and selling a house. She is the best real estate agent I have ever used. We had a number of problems in preparing the house for listing and she came up with creative and practical solutions. She is also a pleasure to work with and easy to contact with as problems arose. She also was very good at interacting with legal, title and staging professionals to insure escrow went smoothly. Due to her professionalism, she sold the house in 3 days.
I've been leasing my house for the past two years. A prior realtor told me the price I was being offered was a good price - $950m. I called Cariy Hernandez, she staged the house and we sold it for $1,032,500. Cariy handled everything very efficiently. I'm busy and couldn't spend a lot of time on this project, and it wasn't necessary. I've bought and sold over 10 homes in my lifetime and this was the best experience ever.
I highly recommend Cariy Hernandez as a real estate agent. I can’t say enough good things about her. I have worked with many real estate agents over the years – and Cariy is by far the best. Upon the recommendation of a friend, I engaged Cariy to sell my house in San Gabriel, CA. Her knowledge of the local real estate market was invaluable – which when added to her savy marketing skills and unending energy level – this led to a successful showing and quick offer. During the inspection process, there were multiple items that needed to be addressed on my older home. Cariy helped me through the negotiation process and always had suggestions for appropriate alternatives. Cariy had all the contacts needed for the repairs, etc. Cariy kept me informed during the whole process and I never worried. If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Pasadena area – Cariy is the Best!!
My tenant of many years moved out and left my rental property trashed. I asked Cariy to list it for me. I can't praise Cariy highly enough. She recommended people to help me get the house back in shape, all of whom were great, professional, and reasonable. She did an outstanding market analysis and had a great marketing plan. Within a week she brought me five highly qualified applicants and did a wonderful job helping me choose. At all stages of the process she was extremely responsive, demonstrated great professionalism, a remarkable knowledge of local market conditions, and was a joy to work with. I recommend Cariy without hesitation.
Champion real estate agent Cariy Hernandez made the process of buying a house in Pasadena as smooth and pleasant as possible. Count on her for market knowledge, for being able to see the potential and shortcomings of a property. Thanks to her, we have a beautiful new house in a wonderful neighborhood.
My wife and I just bought our first house an Cariy was the perfect real estate agent for us. We had no experience buying a house and she educated us in all aspects. From locations and neighborhoods to contracts and price negotiations, she is happy to educate and get the best for her clients.
Cariy Hernandez is an excellent real estate agent. She was my representative in selling a home in Pasadena. She did a thorough market analysis and developed a solid marketing plan. Prior to showing the property, she efficiently organized all the necessary preparations and staging to highlight the house's features and strengths. During the negotiations and escrow, she kept on top of all the documents to keep the process moving. Highly recommended.
It was a very fortunate day for us when we chose real estate agent Cariy Hernandez to represent us in selling our home. With our input and approval, she located and orchestrated a group of excellent workmen to freshen up the appearance of our home prior to its sale. Because of this, she was able to sell our home for substantially more than we expected. Cariy is the consummate professional. She never failed to answer any questions we had cheerfully and quickly. We would not hesitate to recommend Cariy to anyone buying or selling a home.
Cariy Hernandez helped me purchase my house in a hotly competitive market that left me discouraged beyond belief. Way over asking offers, all cash offers made it seem impossible to find my dream house, but with Cariy's patience and persistence, we succeeded! She was willing to spend hours looking at houses, drafting offers, etc., until we got accepted. She has an intricate knowledge of the foothill neighborhoods and their nuances and was well received with the other agents we interacted with which was instrumental, I beleive, with the offer being accepted. She also helped calm me through the nerve-wracking inspection process for which she probably deserved therapist compensation. I highly recommend Cariy Hernandez for your real estate agent.
My husband and I had some life changes that required us to move quickly to sell our NW Altadena home. Having had mixed experiences with agents in the past I really worked hard to find the right partner to help us through this process and move quickly. Cairy attended to every detail and had the relationships in the community to get work done and provide a seamless experience. Cairy worked her own open house (we only had to do two weekends) and was strategic in her planning. We've bought 3 homes and our Altadena home was our 2nd sold. By far our best experience working with an agent. We received 11 solid offers on the house. Cairy negotiated like a champ and got us an all cash offer 40K over list. Sold in just under a month!
We’ve known Cariy Hernandez for 18 years. She helped us sell our first bungalow house in Pasadena. It sold so fast, she never even had a chance to put up the For Sale sign, and for over asking price! At the same time, Cariy had the patience of a saint, escorting us through hundres of houses until we found the perfect home in Sierra Madre. Seventeen years later, Cariy sold our beautiful Sierra Madre home in only a few days, and again for way over asking price! (This time, we made her put up the For Sale sign, even though the Sold sticker went up almost immediately!) Her secret is incredible patience & honesty, well-planned (and well-fed) open houses, an excellent reputation in the local realty market, her good-natured humor and jolly laugh, and her amazing home-made cookies! Cariy knows her business, and her clients, very well. We’re only sorry that we couldn’t use her to buy our current home because we moved out of state. Cariy is a gem among realtors, an excellent resource and a great person. Shira & Brian Goodman Port Townsend, WA
We have been working with her over 5 years. She has been so patient with us as we considered buying a new home or adding on to our existing home. She spent a lot of time with us looking at new homes and was supportive when we decided to add on to our existing home instead. She kept in contact with us over the years and when we finally decided to sell she came through. She did an amazing job staging our home and putting together a marketing plan. We sold our home quickly well over asking price. Everything from the listing of the house to the closing was smooth. I would highly recommend Cariy if you are looking for an experienced Realtor who knows the market and listens to her clients.
Cariy sold me my first home in Altadena, CA. She made the process totally painless for me. Cariy listened carefully to my wish list and must haves. She quickly grasped what it was that would both meet my needs and please me greatly. She delivered. After 17 years in my home, I decided to relocate out of state. There was only one broker I contacted to work with me -- Cariy. The selling process was even smoother than the buying, if that is possible. My house had multiple offers that took me over my asking price. I would not hesitate to recommend Cariy to any potential buyer or seller. JJennings
Cariy is great! She was very patient with us throughout the process and we found the perfect house with her. Then about ten years later we were ready to upgrade, and we never even thought about looking anywhere else -- we called up Cariy and once again we had a fantastic experience, and, most importantly, found the perfect house again. And when our mortgage company threw a wrench into the closing, Cariy was there to help us take care of it and quickly got everything back on track so we closed right on time. And we used Cairy as our agent to sell the old house, which she did in record time at a price above our optimistic asking price. We won't hesitate to call Cariy the next time we need a realtor, and my wife and I highly recommend her!
I have used Cariy as both a buyer's and seller's agent and have been very happy to have done so! When it comes to selling, I think she really knows a lot about staging and what goes into making a house inviting to buyers and her twilight open houses with delicious food and cookies definitely bring buyers in! But she is not just a hostess, she is a knowledgeable agent with many years experience who knows how to market properties and can negotiate on your behalf and give you sound and practical advice about repairs and inspections, etc. If you are on the buyer's side, you'll find she has tons of energy and keeps your spirits up during the fun but stressful process of trying to buy in a tight market.
Over the years I have dealt with many real estate agents. I even have a few family members and friends who are in the "business." I met Cariy Hernandez when I visited a listing that I was interested in purchasing. I was a "do it yourself guy" and I thought that I had enough experience to be able to navigate the treacherous real estate waters solo. I didn't end up purchasing Cariy's listing, but I was so impressed with her low-key, easy going and informative personality that I asked her to represent me. You know you have made the right choice when other agents compliment her by telling you that she's one of the "best in the business." Her rich and diverse knowledge of residential pockets, areas and inventory will ensure that you find the right home for your budget and needs. Cariy has earned my future business both on the buying and selling side.
We met Cariy through another Realtor friend because she "was an expert on the area". And boy she was! She's a very experienced agent and knows how to handle things. Her team is awesome and the loan rep she recommended was also beyond professional. She always made us feel heard and safe with the decisions made, and as 1st time buyers, this was really important. We would highly recommend Cariy to anyone looking to buy a new home.
We found Cariy at one of the open houses she was hosting. We are so fortunate to have had her as our agent. We were probably not the easiest people to deal with because we were so picky, but throughout our process, she was extremely patient, gave us her honest opinions, and listened to all of our concerns. She is very knowledgeable of the area, well connected, and responsive to emails, texts, and phone calls. Once our offer was accepted, she was with us every step of the way. From the inspection, the appraisal, the loan approval, she was in constant communication with us. We are so happy to have finally found our home, and so grateful to Cariy for helping us.
The home I'm in now is my 3rd and she is my 3rd realtor. After that experience, I know she will be my forever realtor. She is very well-informed, knowledgeable and fair. She is very responsive, as well. It's been 2 years since I am in my home and I still reach out to her for advice - design ideas, contacts, etc. Working with Cariy definitely makes the entire selling or buying experience less stressful and more manageable.
Cariy is fantastic! She understood what we wanted, even though we changed our minds over time. She was very patient and accommodating. She helped us see the potential that some properties had and pointed out issues that we would not have thought of on own own. Because of some family circumstances we had to step back from the process a couple times. She was so understanding that it made those decisions a little less painful. It took us a lot longer than we thought to find the right house (through no fault of Cariy's), but at no time did we feel pressured by her to jump into a sale. When we finally found the “one” she was on it! She was great in helping us negotiate, figuring out what to offer, and then helping us in making sure that we had the best chance possible to get the house that we wanted. Because of our work schedule, she helped us so much during the inspection process. She set up a number of the inspections and was present for each one. With Cariy, it doesn’t just stop at the hand-over of keys. She kept in touch to see if we needed help with moving, needed help in getting the house ready, i.e., secure painters, and even offered to be at our house during a repair that was learned of prior to moving in. We felt so comfortable with Cariy that it felt more like a friend helping us find a house rather than just a “realtor”. She sincerely cared about us, what we wanted, and wanted the best possible outcome for us.
Our family relocated to Pasadena from the San Francisco Bay Area. We were looking for a home. I approached Cariy at an open house she was hosting with questions about the market, best approach, as well as areas to focus our efforts. I appreciated Cariy’s knowledge and no nonsense approach. Cariy took us out looking, provided us with listings. When we found the house, Cariy negotiated through the multiple offer situation masterfully. We ended up with the house, and closed on time and are very happy in our new home.
Cariy sold our house earlier this year. She took great photos, was always available, and kept us informed at all times regarding the many offers we got. She is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. We will definitely use Cariy again for all our real estate needs.
Honest, dedicated and knowledgeable is what we hope for in a realtor and I can say, that's all what we experienced and MORE, with Cariy! She helped us find our home, (8 years in) and has also, helped us over the past 8 years with finding good tenants for our rental property. Cariy's dedication was shown by the 3 years she spent trying to find our "dream home", her honestly, took us through talking us OUT of a bid on a home she felt was too high, and one that was too close to a busy intersection and around the corner from a fire house, (we had young children at the time). She is knowledgeable, as we continue to contact her as our "go to" person, when we're looking for a handy man, painter, exterior stucco or foundation resources. I recently, had a situation come up with a tenant and she returned my call while she was out of the country! (who does that??), Cariy does, because she cares! She cares so much, that she stops by on the anniversary of our home purchase, with her famous baked cookies, (which the kids love). I recommend Cariy to everyone I know looking to purchase a home, which I just ran into someone yesterday and prompted me to write this review, because I know how difficult it could be to find someone that is reliable and honest. good luck to you on your search for your "dream home".
cariy (yes, i spelled that correctly!) is a goofball. she's got some serious real estate chops, and she doesn't forget the humanity in her clients. my husband and i met her when she was hosting an open house during our "looky-lou" stage... really just starting out. because we didn't want to be sold or even emailed, we told all of the agents we were already working with someone. cariy smiled and said "that's ok" and proceeded to show us her personal book of tear sheets from homes in the area. her expertise was incredible. she told us what we should see - and what we shouldn't bother with! she had no reason to help us other than she's that awesome kind of person. when we found an open house we were excited about, we remembered how delightful she had been a few months earlier, and called her. she actually helped us decide that was NOT the house for us, and became our buyer's rep. she was exceptionally knowledgeable about the area and helped us find the perfect house for us. she sends cards (and homemade cookies!) on our buying anniversary every year. how cool is that? when we think of moving again, we'll be calling cariy to list our house and help us find a new one. truly - she's great.
A veteran real estate agent who is really willing to do the work for her client. Cariy was my buyer's agent in 2012 and the seller's agent for my good friend in 2016. We both had the same positive experience. Cariy is prepared, organized, knowledgeable, thorough, responsive, unflappable. She guided me through the inevitable surprises that arise in a property transaction. Cariy saved me a great deal of time by interacting directly with inspectors, contractors, repair people; she was truly my agent. She gave great advice in negotiating resolutions to problems and guided me to making a realistic and successful purchase offer. Explanations were clear and thorough. And, on top of all that, a really nice person!
I would highly recommend Cariy to represent your home purchase. She is a true professional with an upbeat and positive personality. She is also very responsive to a seller's inquires, providing showing details, internet traffic and leads and even mailed me newspaper cut outs of the front page ads she ran on our house. In a tough real estate market, you would be hard pressed to get a better professional to help you work through the home selling process.