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June 26, 2026

I had the great pleasure of working with Matt Kaminsky on the recent sale of my condo in Woodland Hills. It was, without question, the smoothest real estate transaction I've ever experienced. Matt ...

Adam S.

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I had the great pleasure of working with Matt Kaminsky on the recent sale of my condo in Woodland Hills. It was, without question, the smoothest real estate transaction I've ever experienced. Matt is knowledgeable, communicative, and repeatedly went the extra mile to help facilitate a smooth and swift experience. I would not hesitate to work with him again for my future real estate needs!

Adam S.

June 19, 2026

I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Payab and The Payab Group 3 times in recent years. Stephanie first represented me as a Seller for my home in Encino and helped me purchase a home ...

Gayle L.

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I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Payab and The Payab Group 3 times in recent years. Stephanie first represented me as a Seller for my home in Encino and helped me purchase a home in Woodland Hills as a buyer. This home was perfect and I've enjoyed for the last few years. When it was time to sell this home, I of course reached out to Stephanie. The Payab Group didn't just list my home for sale, they guided me through every step of the process. Stephanie and her team made the process very smooth and often went way above and beyond for me. I'm thrilled that a great real estate agent and team handled the transaction for me. From preparing the property to holding open houses, opening escrow and managing inspections and everything in between, the level of care and communication was amazing! I highly recommend reaching out to The Payab Group for all your real estate needs in the Los Angeles area.

Gayle L.

June 15, 2026

Stephanie was great throughout the whole process! I would recommend her to anyone!

Azaad B.

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Stephanie was great throughout the whole process! I would recommend her to anyone!

Azaad B.

June 2, 2026

Working with Lani to find my Los Angeles condo was an absolute dream! I was moving from NYC with a very short timeline to find a place in Brentwood - Lani found me the absolutely perfect place to c...

Janie K.

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Working with Lani to find my Los Angeles condo was an absolute dream! I was moving from NYC with a very short timeline to find a place in Brentwood - Lani found me the absolutely perfect place to call home!
The market was very limited but she worked to find off-market options, and promptly toured them all. She was my boots on the ground and sent me videos, FaceTimed me, and gave me honest feedback based on my needs and lifestyle. She really got to know me so that I felt very taken care of and I trusted her completely. She found me the PERFECT condo in a very desirable building. She worked with the landlord and agent to ensure my application got in, helped me negotiate terms of my lease so that it worked with my relocation dates, and handled ALL of the paperwork. I didn’t have to lift a finger and I’m so happy in my new home! I’m so appreciative of Lani and The Payab Group - I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a home in LA, especially for someone moving from out-of-state or out-of-town - a trusted set of eyes and ears to help make your move smooth and easy.

Janie K.

May 26, 2026

What a great team! From start to finish, great communication throughout. Stephanie was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the transaction. I'm so very pleased with The Payab Group!! (Correc...

Steve C.

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What a great team!
From start to finish, great communication throughout. Stephanie was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the transaction.
I'm so very pleased with The Payab Group!!

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Steve C.

May 26, 2026

We truly could not have asked for better realtors than Lani Kreshek and Matt Kaminsky with the Payab Group at Berkshire Hathaway in Encino. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond in ev...

Mellon M.

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We truly could not have asked for better realtors than Lani Kreshek and Matt Kaminsky with the Payab Group at Berkshire Hathaway in Encino. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond in every possible way.

Lani spent over an hour simply getting to know me before we even began physically looking at homes, and Matt took extensive time speaking with my husband as well. Together, they really listened to our needs, priorities, and lifestyle, which made the entire experience feel incredibly personal and thoughtful.

Despite one of us living farther away and working within a very small window of time, they were always prompt, accommodating, professional, and friendly. They curated thorough and well-matched home options for us and made sure we explored a variety of neighborhoods so we could truly understand the different communities and what might fit our family best.

Throughout the process, they offered honest, insightful feedback and consistently asked thoughtful questions to both us and the sellers’ agents that helped us better understand each property and what would realistically work for our needs. Thanks to their expertise and guidance, we found our literal dream home in our dream neighborhood.

Our purchase ended up being far more complicated than it should have been due to circumstances outside of our control, but Lani and Matt handled everything with professionalism, patience, and incredible resourcefulness. They advocated for us every step of the way, communicated effectively with the sellers’ agent, and even helped coordinate with our own sellers’ realtor to make sure everything stayed on track.

Beyond just helping us buy a home, Lani and Matt also gave us amazing insight into the area itself, including schools, gyms, shopping, neighborhoods, and local recommendations that made our transition feel so much easier and more exciting.

Moving to a new place and a new state can be overwhelming, but Lani and Matt made the entire experience feel manageable, exciting, and even enjoyable. We are just beginning to get settled into our new home and already could not be happier.

We are so grateful for their expertise, kindness, and dedication, and we would wholeheartedly recommend Lani, Matt, and the Payab Group to anyone looking to buy a home in the area.

Mellon M.

May 4, 2026

Matt Kaminsky was extremely helpful from Day 1. He provided us with invaluable information even before we signed the listing agreement. The sale was quick and easy all because of Matt's profession...

Velma T.

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Matt Kaminsky was extremely helpful from Day 1. He provided us with invaluable information even before we signed the listing agreement. The sale was quick and easy all because of Matt's professionalism.

Velma T.

April 30, 2026

I can't say enough great things about my realtor Alexa Broadbent and her team. Alexa was my realtor 8 years ago when I purchased my home in Moorpark and again to sell the same home, as I relocated...

Laura M.

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I can't say enough great things about my realtor Alexa Broadbent and her team. Alexa was my realtor 8 years ago when I purchased my home in Moorpark and again to sell the same home, as I relocated to San Diego. She is professional, honest, hard working and communicated with me every step of the way. She fought hard for me and had to step on a few toes with my realtor and mortgage company in SD in order to get my move-in date completed on time. I am so thankful and appreciate Alexa and her team very much!

Laura M.

April 5, 2026

We worked with the Payab group and they were amazing! The worked hard to get the tenant for our property and we are so grateful for their effort. If I need a rental broker, I would definitely work ...

Daphne A.

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We worked with the Payab group and they were amazing! The worked hard to get the tenant for our property and we are so grateful for their effort. If I need a rental broker, I would definitely work with them again Special thanks to Stephanie Payab and Katrina Wolf!

Daphne A.

March 30, 2026

Thank you to The Payab Group and to Stephanie Payab for handling the sale of our property. Los Angeles real estate moves very quickly and Stephanie and her team were always available to answer our...

Ben L.

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Thank you to The Payab Group and to Stephanie Payab for handling the sale of our property. Los Angeles real estate moves very quickly and Stephanie and her team were always available to answer our questions and show the property to any interested party. The sale was coordinated with our 1031 exchange and we were thrilled that the transaction was completed smoothly and on time.

Ben L.

March 29, 2026

Stephanie and The Payab Group represented my interests in the sale of a property in Tarzana. The level of service was unmatched and Stephanie and her team were responsive at all hours of the day (...

Ethan L.

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Stephanie and The Payab Group represented my interests in the sale of a property in Tarzana. The level of service was unmatched and Stephanie and her team were responsive at all hours of the day (and night!). The transaction was smooth from start to finish and we were kept informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Stephanie Payab for all your real estate needs anywhere in the Los Angeles area.

Ethan L.

February 3, 2026

Working with Stephanie and her team was like being at a 5-star resort and having your own concierge to take care of you 24/7. Stephanie and her team did everything with ease...arranging for donati...

Dana G.

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Working with Stephanie and her team was like being at a 5-star resort and having your own concierge to take care of you 24/7. Stephanie and her team did everything with ease...arranging for donations, pick ups, repairs to the condo before it was sold, making sure escrow and title went smoothly, arranging for a notary to come to us for signing...they truly took care of everything in a seamless fashion, professionally and with a smile. Thank you, Dana

Dana G.

December 8, 2025

The communication and professionalism from this team was outstanding. They guided us every step of the way. We wouldn’t have been able to have such a successful move if we didn’t have them with...

Eli K.

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The communication and professionalism from this team was outstanding. They guided us every step of the way. We wouldn’t have been able to have such a successful move if we didn’t have them with us. Thank you!

Eli K.

October 26, 2025

We had such a great experience working with The Payab Group! Stephanie and Lany helped us find our new townhome while we were still living on the East Coast, and they managed almost everything for ...

Josh B.

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We had such a great experience working with The Payab Group! Stephanie and Lany helped us find our new townhome while we were still living on the East Coast, and they managed almost everything for us EVEN when we were half way around the world. They took the time to understand our lifestyle and recorded video tours so we could confidently make decisions from afar. Communication was always fast, clear, and genuinely personable. They also helped us navigate unique situations like renting with pets and avoiding potential scams. We’d absolutely recommend The Payab Group to anyone looking in the Valley!

Josh B.

October 24, 2025

The thought of having to sell my parents home would be completely overwhelming and emotionally difficult, or so I thought. Understanding all the complexities of selling a home in this market was fr...

Debbie W.

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The thought of having to sell my parents home would be completely overwhelming and emotionally difficult, or so I thought. Understanding all the complexities of selling a home in this market was frightening, however, little did I know I would be in the best hands of Matt Kaminsky and is very supportive team. I couldn't' have asked for a better experience. Matt was there from the very start to the final signing, explaining all the paths we had to walk through. He was honest if he didn't know the answer to a question, and got back us quickly with the details we needed to have. I wish we had more properties to sell because he would get all of them!

Debbie W.

January 21, 2025

The Payab Group is phenomenal!!! Stephanie and Lanie made a stressful out-of-town search feel easy and fun. They were incredibly generous with their time, showing us around Sherman Oaks, Encino, Ta...

Zachary W.

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The Payab Group is phenomenal!!! Stephanie and Lanie made a stressful out-of-town search feel easy and fun. They were incredibly generous with their time, showing us around Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and Calabasas to make sure we found our perfect home. Lanie did a great job walking us through neighborhood vibes and local businesses so we could actually picture living there.

They asked insightful questions about our budget, lifestyle, and non-negotiables, then curated a tailored list for touring. When showings shifted or canceled, they pivoted fast and handled all the coordination. They also advocated for us during negotiations and made sure we understood our rights. I also appreciated that when we asked for opinions, they gave real, candid feedback. Stephanie’s taste and business sense are excellent.

When a place we wanted fell through at the last minute, they were incredibly empathetic and went right back to work. They even toured homes for us after we flew back, sending detailed videos and notes. We trusted them enough to sign for a condo Stephanie toured on our behalf. It was the right call. We love our home!

If you want a team that is prepared, honest, and on your side from start to finish, hire The Payab Group. We will absolutely use them again!

Zachary W.

September 8, 2025

Marcy and her team were AMAZING! She held my hand through the entire process, answered all my questions, and helped me to come up with a fair valuation for my home. It sold in under 10 days! She wa...

Lorne L.

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Marcy and her team were AMAZING! She held my hand through the entire process, answered all my questions, and helped me to come up with a fair valuation for my home. It sold in under 10 days! She was very responsive in assisting with all the paperwork to ensure a smooth closing. Highly recommend her and the Payab Group.

Lorne L.

June 21, 2025

The Payab Group was amazing!  I am a first time home buyer and Katrina and Stephanie were so helpful when touring properties (and we toured a lot), explaining the real estate process, and walking ...

Alek A.

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The Payab Group was amazing!  I am a first time home buyer and Katrina and Stephanie were so helpful when touring properties (and we toured a lot), explaining the real estate process, and walking me through everything that is involved in buying a home.  I just closed escrow on a place in Woodland Hills and got my keys!  I would highly recommend The Payab Group whether you're buying, selling or even renting in the Los Angeles area - they went above and beyond to provide great service.

Alek A.

June 16, 2025

The Payab Group is the best!!! Marcy, Lani, and Stephanie were so helpful and found us the apartment of our dreams. Thanks again

Sam K.

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The Payab Group is the best!!! Marcy, Lani, and Stephanie were so helpful and found us the apartment of our dreams. Thanks again

Sam K.

May 29, 2025

We had been in this home for 38 years and had never sold a home. Matt Kaminsky was exceptionally responsive to our many questions and thoughtfully aware of our inexperience with this process. He wa...

Kathleen B.

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We had been in this home for 38 years and had never sold a home. Matt Kaminsky was exceptionally responsive to our many questions and thoughtfully aware of our inexperience with this process. He walked us through each step with patience and skill. We highly recommend Matt.

Kathleen B.

April 30, 2020

I have completed four real estate transactions with Stephanie and she will be the person I call for the next one too. She and The Payab Group team is attentive, knowledgeable and gets everything do...

Jennifer M.

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I have completed four real estate transactions with Stephanie and she will be the person I call for the next one too. She and The Payab Group team is attentive, knowledgeable and gets everything done very professionally. Stephanie is a keen negotiator, and will guide you along the process as if it is your first time every time. I highly recommend her.

Jennifer M.

May 2, 2025

We worked with Matt Kaminsky and The Payab Group to sell our home for the first time in Santa Clarita. Matt was knowledgeable, personable, caring and considerate. He went above and beyond to help u...

Sara V.

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We worked with Matt Kaminsky and The Payab Group to sell our home for the first time in Santa Clarita. Matt was knowledgeable, personable, caring and considerate. He went above and beyond to help us sell our home as we already moved out of state when the house went on the market. He was thorough in explaining the process and consistently checked in and communicated with us. He was truly our rock and a rockstar. Every person we have interacted with on the Payab team has been so nice and we could not have been happier!!! 10/10!!

Sara V.

April 17, 2025

This is our third home buying, selling transaction with real estate agent Alexa Broadbent in Thousand Oaks, just west of Los Angeles and there is a reason why we keep going back to her. She made al...

KRISTIAN K.

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This is our third home buying, selling transaction with real estate agent Alexa Broadbent in Thousand Oaks, just west of Los Angeles and there is a reason why we keep going back to her. She made all our home buying experiences smooth and tried her best to keep us feeling secure during our difficult decision making. She always led us in the right direction and we ended up with a great property.

KRISTIAN K.

April 5, 2025

Stephanie and Marcy helped me find amazing tenants for my home. They were thorough, always responsive, and made this process totally seamless. Excellent experience.

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Stephanie and Marcy helped me find amazing tenants for my home. They were thorough, always responsive, and made this process totally seamless. Excellent experience.

jayini t.

April 4, 2025

When you work with Stefanie and the Payab group you are in good hands. She is on top of everything. I got to work with her on the sale and purchase of a new home. Fantastic experience

Eric G.

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When you work with Stefanie and the Payab group you are in good hands. She is on top of everything. I got to work with her on the sale and purchase of a new home. Fantastic experience

Eric G.

March 4, 2025

Stephanie and her team made the sale of my house a breeze. She had boots on the ground for anything that needed to happen and everyone i had dealt was incredible. There’s a reason I used her and ...

mateo i.

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Stephanie and her team made the sale of my house a breeze. She had boots on the ground for anything that needed to happen and everyone i had dealt was incredible. There’s a reason I used her and the team for both the purchase and sale of my house. I haven’t hesitated for a second to refer people to her. The most smart and hardworking crew out there. If you want to sell your house, or buy your dream house, look no further. Thanks again for all you guys do!

mateo i.

January 30, 2025

My family recently lost our home in the Palisades fire. Like so many other friends and neighbors, we were in desperate need to find a new home. Lani Kreshek, with the Payab Group, was on it immed...

David T.

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My family recently lost our home in the Palisades fire. Like so many other friends and neighbors, we were in desperate need to find a new home. Lani Kreshek, with the Payab Group, was on it immediately and we had an outstanding experience! Lani was incredibly thorough while also being a calming influence in the highly competitive market that ensued in the weeks after the fire. Lani and the Payab Group were quick to understand our needs, arranged tours of multiple houses on short notice, and met us in the South Bay to tour them with us (literally the next day after talking to us the previous evening). Their knowledge of the market and quick action was invaluable. With the group's help and direction, we were able to sign a lease in about a week! I highly recommend the Payab Group to anyone searching for a new home. They were amazing and we would love to work with them again in the future!

David T.

January 28, 2025

My partner and I are relocating to LA, Cali from the East Coast, and we had the absolute pleasure of working with Lani and Stephanie in search of our new home! They were both so professional, frien...

Kenny V.

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My partner and I are relocating to LA, Cali from the East Coast, and we had the absolute pleasure of working with Lani and Stephanie in search of our new home! They were both so professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and really took their time to show us all different areas of LA! They drove us to 7 different properties, giving us their honest reviews of each property, and also showed us the highlights of each neighborhood. I highly recommend trusting the greatest real estate team there is to find your future home!

Kenny V.

January 25, 2025

Thanks to the Amazing team @ The Payab group for helping us find a house right after the fires. We were in such a panic and they came to the rescue. Lani was our agent and she went all out! Thank y...

Natalie B.

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Thanks to the Amazing team @ The Payab group for helping us find a house right after the fires. We were in such a panic and they came to the rescue. Lani was our agent and she went all out! Thank you Payab group!

Natalie B.

January 7, 2025

Excellent market knowledge, advice and service. Was on call 24/7 to help with questions, concerns and our anxiety. Have put together a team of professionals that helped us with all aspects of the...

Brett B.

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Excellent market knowledge, advice and service. Was on call 24/7 to help with questions, concerns and our anxiety. Have put together a team of professionals that helped us with all aspects of the process of selling our home. I highly recommend Stephanie and her team at The Payab Group.

Brett B.

October 2, 2024

We worked with Lani and could not be more grateful for her guidance and expertise throughout the process. We were moving from Chicago to LA and she made sure that we felt comfortable with all of th...

monica j.

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We worked with Lani and could not be more grateful for her guidance and expertise throughout the process. We were moving from Chicago to LA and she made sure that we felt comfortable with all of the places we saw (via facetime) and went the extra mile with every little detail to make sure that we got the best place possible. She truly treated us as family and we are so thankful!

monica j.

July 8, 2024

Stephanie and her team are awesome! Always willing to go the extra mile, answer any question, and make sure that you get into the right place for the right price. 100% would recommend them for any ...

Sean M.

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Stephanie and her team are awesome! Always willing to go the extra mile, answer any question, and make sure that you get into the right place for the right price. 100% would recommend them for any realty needs, no question!

Sean M.

July 4, 2024

The Payab Group exceeded our expectations across the board. Lani walked my mom through every step of the process and made sure she knew exactly what was goin on. Stephanie and her team had all th...

David S.

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The Payab Group exceeded our expectations across the board. Lani walked my mom through every step of the process and made sure she knew exactly what was goin on. Stephanie and her team had all the bases covered and helped make escrow smooth and painless. They know the market. They know the valley. They know what they are doing.

David S.

June 27, 2024

We had a fantastic experience with Payab Realty Group! Stephanie and Lani were incredibly professional and efficient, helping us lease our place quickly. Their communication is excellent, keeping u...

Heather M.

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We had a fantastic experience with Payab Realty Group! Stephanie and Lani were incredibly professional and efficient, helping us lease our place quickly. Their communication is excellent, keeping us updated and providing valuable feedback throughout the process. We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for top-notch real estate expertise.

Heather M.

April 22, 2024

I cannot say enough fabulous things about Matt Kaminsky and his fantastic team at "The Payab Group"! This group made selling our house a smooth and quick process. Matt's attention to detail, patien...

Julie G.

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I cannot say enough fabulous things about Matt Kaminsky and his fantastic team at "The Payab Group"! This group made selling our house a smooth and quick process. Matt's attention to detail, patience with answering our questions, and enthusiasm for finding the right buyer far exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Matt Kaminsky and "The Payab Group" to anyone hoping to get top dollar for selling their home!

Julie G.

March 14, 2024

Stephanie and her team sold our home while we made an international move. She efficiently, took care of so many details for us while we were out of the country. Any bump in the road that came up, s...

Donna S.

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Stephanie and her team sold our home while we made an international move. She efficiently, took care of so many details for us while we were out of the country. Any bump in the road that came up, she rolled up her sleeves and took care of it. Katrina is a great communicator and also facilitated making the road smoother for us. I do not hesitate in highly recommending Stephanie and her team.

Donna S.

March 6, 2024

Simply put, Alexa Broadbent is a realtor Rock Star! She was AMAZING all the way through the sale of my home and the purchase of our new home. I would give Alexa a ten star review if I could. She’...

Henry B.

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Simply put, Alexa Broadbent is a realtor Rock Star! She was AMAZING all the way through the sale of my home and the purchase of our new home.
I would give Alexa a ten star review if I could. She’s done at least four Real Estate dealings for my family and every one was outstanding!

Henry B.

February 27, 2024

Stephanie Payab helped us find our lovely home! She is so patient and gave us good advice the entire journey. Stephanie is very knowledgeable about all aspects of buying a home. She is honest an...

Joe V.

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Stephanie Payab helped us find our lovely home! She is so patient and gave us good advice the entire journey. Stephanie is very knowledgeable about all aspects of buying a home. She is honest and trustworthy and has a wonderful personality! We highly recommend Stephanie and the Payab Group!

Joe V.

February 26, 2024

The entire Payab group, specifically Stephanie and Lani were amazing with the sale of my family's home. Their professionalism and caring really allowed not only for an easy sale, but also allowed t...

jason g.

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The entire Payab group, specifically Stephanie and Lani were amazing with the sale of my family's home. Their professionalism and caring really allowed not only for an easy sale, but also allowed the family to have closure in a difficult time and a chance to remember their parents fondly. Over and above service start to finish!

jason g.

February 26, 2024

Stephanie was great to work with. She took care of digital staging and getting the listing out almost immediately after we met. It took barely 10 days in today's market and she found me a renter fo...

Ofir L.

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Stephanie was great to work with. She took care of digital staging and getting the listing out almost immediately after we met. It took barely 10 days in today's market and she found me a renter for full asking price. Took care of all the paperwork and procedures. I couldn't be happier with her and her team. And I will definitely work with her in the future.

Ofir L.

December 9, 2023

Matt Kaminsky is simply the best to work with! I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is kind and patient when explaining the intricacies of buying a home. He is funny and warm whenever I talk to...

Heather G.

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Matt Kaminsky is simply the best to work with! I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is kind and patient when explaining the intricacies of buying a home. He is funny and warm whenever I talk to him. I needed a home for my family and Matt went above and beyond to find us an amazing home that we truly love.

Heather G.

December 3, 2023

Alexa Broadbent was my agent when I sold my house last summer, and I could not have asked for a better experience. Her knowledge and expertise guided me smoothly through the whole process. I got a...

m k.

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Alexa Broadbent was my agent when I sold my house last summer, and I could not have asked for a better experience. Her knowledge and expertise guided me smoothly through the whole process. I got above and beyond my asking price and I so delighted that my home sold very quickly and so easily. I would highly recommend her as your agent. You will be in excellent hands and will get the best value and outcome for the sale of your home hands down. Her Infectious and wonderful personality really made the whole process even more enjoyable. Five stars!!

m k.

November 21, 2023

"Exceptional service, unwavering reliability and unmatched professionalism define the experience with The Payab Group Real Estate, a Birkshire Hathaway Home Service in Los Angeles, California. From...

Nsb B.

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"Exceptional service, unwavering reliability and unmatched professionalism define the experience with The Payab Group Real Estate, a Birkshire Hathaway Home Service in Los Angeles, California. From the moment you engage with them, a sense of trust is cultivated, making every step of selling, leasing or buying your home a seamless and rewarding journey. The Payab Group's commitment to excellence is evident in their attention to detail, ensuring your real estate aspirations are not just met but exceeded. If you're considering listing, leasing or embarking on a new home-buying adventure, choose the assurance of The Payab Group - where trust meets the unparalleled expertise, making dreams of home ownership a reality."... 😊

Nsb B.

November 6, 2023

This shoutout goes to Matt Kaminsky. If I could give more stars I would. Matt helped a friend of mine to sell his house. There were some issues on the owners part, that Matt handled everything wi...

Carol M.

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This shoutout goes to Matt Kaminsky. If I could give more stars I would.
Matt helped a friend of mine to sell his house. There were some issues on the owners part, that Matt handled everything with the utmost professionalism and care. He assisted in finding a crew to help clean the place up and prep it for pictures.
The house sold in 2 days! It was not in the best of shape and Matt still got it sold in 2 days after going on the market.

Matt, from Gene and I both, Thank you!
You will go into my memory bank for references to friends and if I ever need an agent in the Los Angeles are, I know just who to contact.

Carol M.

April 21, 2020

Excellent communication, negotiational skills are excellent. Would use again. Highly recommended!

David

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Excellent communication, negotiational skills are excellent. Would use again. Highly recommended!

David

July 11, 2023

Stephanie and her team are first class all the way. They really go above and beyond to make everything go smoothly and efficiently. Stephanie is so passionate about her job and really knows every a...

Jeff G.

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Stephanie and her team are first class all the way. They really go above and beyond to make everything go smoothly and efficiently. Stephanie is so passionate about her job and really knows every aspect of the real estate business. She is always available

Jeff G.

June 28, 2023

We used Stephanie Payab, the Payab Group help fill a vacancy in a rental property. She was quick to respond to questions and was a pleasure to work with. She researched the rental market in the a...

Molly B.

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We used Stephanie Payab, the Payab Group help fill a vacancy in a rental property. She was quick to respond to questions and was a pleasure to work with. She researched the rental market in the area to make sure we were comparable with the area market rates. She and her team were able to list the rental unit and fill the vacancy in less than a week.

Molly B.

March 23, 2023

Stephanie and her team, especially Katrina, have been wonderful to work with through the listing process of selling our house. For part of the time we have been overseas, and even with the time dif...

Terry H.

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Stephanie and her team, especially Katrina, have been wonderful to work with through the listing process of selling our house. For part of the time we have been overseas, and even with the time difference, Stephanie has always been responsive and helpful, managing and arranging for various workman to prep the house. She is not only knowledgeable and professional, but she is positive and unflappable no matter what is thrown at her. There’s no doubt that when it comes to negotiating with a buyer for us that she will do everything within her power and great abilities to close the best deal possible for us. We would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Los Angeles.

Terry H.

December 13, 2022

Once again, my with and I had an incredible experience working with Stephanie Payab and her entire team at The Payab Group. We bought our first house with her five years ago, and we had such a good...

Evan R.

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Once again, my with and I had an incredible experience working with Stephanie Payab and her entire team at The Payab Group. We bought our first house with her five years ago, and we had such a good experience the first time, when we decided it was time to sell our house and buy another, we went back to Stephanie. The timing was complicated for us, and as two full time workers and parents, our schedules were challanging, but Stephanie worked with us, helped us find our dream home, and sell our house to a wonderful family for exactly what we hoped to get. Highly recommend working with Stephanie!

Evan R.

September 18, 2022

Matt is a wonderful real estate broker, but even more importantly a very kind and genuine person. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional and was very attentive to our wishes and goals. We h...

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Matt is a wonderful real estate broker, but even more importantly a very kind and genuine person.
He is extremely knowledgeable and professional and was very attentive to our wishes and goals.
We had full confidence in him accompanying us through the process of becoming homeowners and we knew we were in the right hands.
If you’re looking for a real estate agent, Matt is 100% the right choice for you!
Thank you Matt for helping us find our dream home. The Adar family.

tomer a.

August 2, 2022

Stephanie is an outstanding real estate broker! she is friendly, knowledgeable, professional and very sharp. With Stephanie and her team (especially Katrina) you know you are in a really good hand...

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Stephanie is an outstanding real estate broker! she is friendly, knowledgeable, professional and very sharp.
With Stephanie and her team (especially Katrina) you know you are in a really good hands and most importantly she really cares about her clients.

Keren L.

July 14, 2022

It's my absolute pleasure to write this review. Stephanie was extremely prepared for our initial meeting and this trait carried thru until our home was sold. Throughout the entire process she was p...

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It's my absolute pleasure to write this review. Stephanie was extremely prepared for our initial meeting and this trait carried thru until our home was sold. Throughout the entire process she was professional and always responded immediately to any questions or concerns that we had.
She and her team were very supportive and had referrals for whatever we needed during the process.

Stephanie exceeded expectations on every level and there would be no need to look any further for our next real estate transaction.

Brandon W.

February 21, 2022

I first met Stephanie when I was a 22yo looking to rent my first house. I was clueless but Stephanie had my back and I loved her kind yet blunt honesty. She guided me away from making some bad choi...

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I first met Stephanie when I was a 22yo looking to rent my first house. I was clueless but Stephanie had my back and I loved her kind yet blunt honesty. She guided me away from making some bad choices. I absolutely loved her! 13 years later, I still love her. She has gotten me into every single beautiful home I've lived in over the years and is now guiding me through buying my first house. I've had lots of friends who have become agents over the years but I won't switch, non of them had what Stephanie has, which is a no-BS, get it done, get it done right and do it while looking out for me. She's always had my back and when at times I looked less desirable on paper she fought for me. I trust Stephanie both personally and professionally. She has my loyalty for life.

Veronica B.

February 14, 2022

Stephanie and her assistant helped me land my dream rental in Venice! I was getting nowhere before they jumped in and not only simplified the process but they handled all communication with perspec...

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Stephanie and her assistant helped me land my dream rental in Venice! I was getting nowhere before they jumped in and not only simplified the process but they handled all communication with perspective landlords! Highly recommend and will be going back to them for any future properties I want to rent or purchase!!

Trey H.

January 7, 2022

I work with Stephanie personally and professionally and she is hands down one of the most knowledgeable and hard working agents that I have met. I personally have been in lending and real estate f...

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I work with Stephanie personally and professionally and she is hands down one of the most knowledgeable and hard working agents that I have met. I personally have been in lending and real estate for 21 years and I know how to tell the good from the bad. She genuinely cares about her clients and doesn't have commission goggles like some agents out there. If she doesn't think something is right for the client, she will say so without hesitation. Her direct to the point nature is priceless in a world of inauthentic professionals. I can't say enough wonderful things about Stephanie and her team! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

The M.

December 28, 2021

Stephanie is simply the best. We worked with her on our first home purchase in 2019 and still talk to her regularly. She took the time to get to know us, our likes/dislikes, and truly ended up figu...

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Stephanie is simply the best. We worked with her on our first home purchase in 2019 and still talk to her regularly. She took the time to get to know us, our likes/dislikes, and truly ended up figuring out what we needed without us even realizing it. She is extremely responsive, personable, thorough, and best of all - she gives it to you straight. She is realistic, practical and truly the best.

Ashley S.

December 23, 2021

Stephanie and her team are hands down one of the best realtors I've ever worked with! Coming from NYC I had moved multiple times ( five times in 10 years) where I had used realtors before and have ...

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Stephanie and her team are hands down one of the best realtors I've ever worked with! Coming from NYC I had moved multiple times ( five times in 10 years) where I had used realtors before and have had some bad experiences with. When My boyfriend and I recently decided to move from NYC to LA we knew we needed a realtor there was no escaping. We needed a realtor who would be willing to look at apartments for us and keep our budget in mind as we moved blindly from East Coast to West Coast. Stephanie and her team were up for the challenge! After our initial conversation with her where we told her our plan to move, she and her team quickly got to work. I will add that Stephanie was 100% honest, professional, and personable. We dug her East Coast vibes as she's originally from my boyfriends home state and trusted her immediately. We knew she had our best interest in mind and wanted us to find a cozy place to call a home when we got here.
Her team set up a virtual portal where we could approve properties that we wanted them to vet for us and they were incredibly thorough, quick to respond to our questions, and included LOTS of pictures! (very helpful when your moving cross country) For a couple with a limited budget she was able to help us find a lovely apartment in the San Fernando Valley which is where we now call home. She helped us negotiate our rent, was in constant communication with us, and was just an all star through out the whole process. We found an apartment within a few weeks vs probably months if we had tried to do it ourselves. Stephanie even went so far as to resolve an issue immediately that we had in the apartment when we got there. She gave us a sincere apology and worked her magic to make our home feel and LOOK even better. We couldn't have been more happy with her and her team. If you're looking to make the big move from NYC to LA (or buy a house in LA) look no further than Stephanie Payab and her team at Berkshire Hathaway. They will make you feel at home, they are on your side, they are professional, enthusiastic, warm and firm when needed. With any luck you will end up in a home you LOVE and will definitely end up with a new friend who has the coolest bright pink hair you've ever seen! Thank you Stephanie for helping us find a place that we love and now call our home! We are very happy!!

Wilma C.

December 20, 2021

It was wonderful to work with Stephanie. She was always there for our family. She was patient, wise, and incredibly thoughtful. One of the best things about Stephanie is her sense of humor. At cert...

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It was wonderful to work with Stephanie. She was always there for our family. She was patient, wise, and incredibly thoughtful. One of the best things about Stephanie is her sense of humor. At certain moments during the process we were a bit tense and stressed, but each time this happened, Stephanie was there for us with a smile and ease that helped us each step of the way!

Larry K.

December 12, 2021

We have used Stephanie and the Payab group for several transactions in multiple locations and all have been handled with the utmost levels of professionalism and curtesy. We recommend Stephanie to...

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We have used Stephanie and the Payab group for several transactions in multiple locations and all have been handled with the utmost levels of professionalism and curtesy. We recommend Stephanie to anyone we know looking for a realtor. Will absolutely be using them again in the future.

Stephen B.

December 11, 2021

Stephanie is a wonderful realtor and more importantly a great person who takes care of her clients like they are family.

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Stephanie is a wonderful realtor and more importantly a great person who takes care of her clients like they are family.

Jeff B.

December 2, 2021

Stephanie and her team are spectacular to work with. She is involved in every detail when it comes to selling your home and will work around the clock to get the best deal for you and your family. ...

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Stephanie and her team are spectacular to work with. She is involved in every detail when it comes to selling your home and will work around the clock to get the best deal for you and your family. I have literally texted her late on a Saturday night and heard back immediately. She is creative, mindful, and a total problem solver. She is also an incredible human being who knows how to work with all personalities! I can't say enough about her and the amazing team. I will continue to use them and refer them.

Amanda S.

October 29, 2021

Stephanie and The Payab Group made our home-buying experience so positive, during a time when it could so easily have been very daunting and frustrating. We were immediately drawn to Stephanie's h...

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Stephanie and The Payab Group made our home-buying experience so positive, during a time when it could so easily have been very daunting and frustrating.

We were immediately drawn to Stephanie's honest, smart, and positive vibe, and as we worked on our search, she was continuously open, responsive, and provided helpful knowledge from her tenure in the field. She made sure we understood each part of the process from reviewing comps and making the right offer, to negotiating and choosing our battles in a counter. When we found our home, we're confident it was her knowledgeable communication with the seller's reps that ultimately resulted in our successful purchase. Stephanie was also incredibly helpful during the escrow process, and worked with us and our lender to make sure everything was in order and all our questions answered for a successful close.

Stephanie's team within The Payab Group was communicative and helpful, making sure that we had all of our information on hand and doing showings with us when Stephanie was unavailable. Marci and Katrina are fantastic!

Thank you Stephanie and The Payab Group!!

Hillary S.

August 24, 2021

I had a great experience working with Stephanie and her team! Communication was easy, clear and to the point. I felt valued as a renter and encouraged to be a part of the conversation about what I ...

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I had a great experience working with Stephanie and her team! Communication was easy, clear and to the point. I felt valued as a renter and encouraged to be a part of the conversation about what I was looking for. Stephanie and her team took a lot of work off of my plate when it came to managing other stakeholders and deadlines. I love my new apartment and I'm so grateful to the Payab Group for all of their work securing the lease! I would recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for an excellent realtor and colleague in the home renting/buying process.

Zoë M.

July 1, 2021

I moved to LA from NYC, and everyone told me it would be very easy to find a place on my own. It wasn't! NYC is small whereas LA is spread out. Not understanding the lay of the land without a prope...

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I moved to LA from NYC, and everyone told me it would be very easy to find a place on my own. It wasn't! NYC is small whereas LA is spread out. Not understanding the lay of the land without a proper grid, a friend suggested I call Stephanie.

I called Stephanie, and she explained how her process works and what to expect. It was all very transparent and understandable. Right away, she had places for me to look at and and was receptive to feedback so we could really find the best fit for me.

I stayed in that apartment for 3 years, and a few months ago, I gave Stephanie another call to help me find a new place. I was ready for the burbs! She and her team took me to several places, discussed the pro's and con's of each one and helped me make the best decision for me.

Having Stephanie's guidance through negotiations, contracts, and her professional eye finding both the good and bad in different spaces is a huge weight off of my shoulders. I cannot wait until the next time I reach out to her to buy my first condo/home!

I could go on for days about how wonderful Stephanie and her entire team are: professional, expeditious, and a joy to work with. Give her a call. I promise you won't regret it!

MaryLynn S.

January 17, 2021

Stephanie’s expertise, commitment to her clients and support are second to none. Stephanie is an absolute pleasure to work with, is ALWAYS available and her vast knowledge and experience are trul...

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Stephanie’s expertise, commitment to her clients and support are second to none. Stephanie is an absolute pleasure to work with, is ALWAYS available and her vast knowledge and experience are truly reassuring during the stress of buying a property. I can not thank Stephanie and the entire Payab group enough for their hard work and dedication. Having such an incredible team guiding us through the process of buying a property was fantastic! Thank you so much!

Yonatan B.

December 23, 2020

Stephanie and her team are outstanding. Anything you need they have the answers and the resources. Stephanie is always available and incredibly patient. She is extremely knowledgeable about her bus...

Cameron R.

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Stephanie and her team are outstanding. Anything you need they have the answers and the resources. Stephanie is always available and incredibly patient. She is extremely knowledgeable about her business and creative in the best way. Selling/buying a home can be stressful but Stephanie made it as easy as could be. She has an amazing attitude and genuinely loves what she does. Cannot recommend Stephanie and the Payab Group highly enough.

Cameron R.

October 5, 2020

To say that I was impressed by Stephanie Payab, and the entire Payab Group, would definitely be an understatement. Stephanie is not only an incredible Real Estate broker with her finger on the pul...

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To say that I was impressed by Stephanie Payab, and the entire Payab Group, would definitely be an understatement. Stephanie is not only an incredible Real Estate broker with her finger on the pulse, she is smart and conscientious. Most of all, Stephanie is HONEST. Having worked with other brokers in the past who were, sadly, only concerned with their commission, it was so refreshing to work with Stephanie. Stephanie was patient with me and determined to find the perfect home for my family. Stephanie was always quick to reply to calls/texts/emails, and always accommodated my schedule. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Stephanie and her team.

Lizzie S.

May 18, 2020

I have used Stephanie Payab for the sale of a residential home and a residential condominium, as well as for the purchase of my current home. She is always professional and extremely knowledgeabl...

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I have used Stephanie Payab for the sale of a residential home and a residential condominium, as well as for the purchase of my current home. She is always professional and extremely knowledgeable and a true pleasure to work with. As my agent, both as buyer and seller, she made the process run smoothly and deftly handled any challengers that arose during the transactions. I wholeheartedly recommend Stephanie to friends and family and routinely recommend her anyone looking for a real estate agent.

Paige B.

May 18, 2020

Stephanie helped us sell and buy our house (and was the realtor for many friends). She held our hands every step of the process with her calm presence, excellent and straightforward communication s...

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Stephanie helped us sell and buy our house (and was the realtor for many friends). She held our hands every step of the process with her calm presence, excellent and straightforward communication skills, and ability to successfully negotiate complicated deals, all while dealing with difficult personalities and having a great attitude. We completely trust Stephanie and highly recommend using her as your realtor.

Jessica J.

Zillow Reviews

June 18, 2026

I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Payab and The Payab Group 3 times in recent years. Stephanie first represented me as a Seller for my home in Encino and helped me purchase a home ...

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I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Payab and The Payab Group 3 times in recent years. Stephanie first represented me as a Seller for my home in Encino and helped me purchase a home in Woodland Hills as a buyer. This home was perfect and I've enjoyed for the last few years. When it was time to sell this home, I of course reached out to Stephanie. The Payab Group didn't just list my home for sale, they guided me through every step of the process. Stephanie and her team made the process very smooth and often went way above and beyond for me. I'm thrilled that a great real estate agent and team handled the transaction for me. From preparing the property to holding open houses, opening escrow and managing inspections and everything in between, the level of care and communication was amazing! I highly recommend reaching out to The Payab Group for all your real estate needs in the Los Angeles area.

gayleliker

October 21, 2025

Stephanie is the best!!! She made a stressful out-of-town search feel easy and fun. She was incredibly generous with her time, showing us around Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and C...

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Stephanie is the best!!! She made a stressful out-of-town search feel easy and fun. She was incredibly generous with her time, showing us around Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and Calabasas to make sure we found our perfect home. Lanie also did a great job walking us through neighborhood vibes and local businesses so we could actually picture living there.Stephanie and Lanie asked insightful questions about our budget, lifestyle, and non-negotiables, then curated a tailored list for touring. When showings shifted or canceled, they pivoted fast and handled all the coordination. They also advocated for us during negotiations and made sure we understood our rights. I also appreciated that when we asked for opinions, they gave real, candid feedback. Stephanie’s taste and business sense are excellent.When a place we wanted fell through at the last minute, they were incredibly empathetic and went right back to work. They even toured homes for us after we flew back, sending detailed videos and notes. We trusted them enough to sign for a condo Stephanie toured on our behalf. It was the right call. We love our home!If you want a team that is prepared, honest, and on your side from start to finish, hire The Payab Group. We will absolutely use them again!

zachwarren93

April 23, 2024

The Payab Group was an excellent choice to help us sell our property. They helped guide us to prepare house in the best possible way, so that when their thorough marketing efforts started, the inte...

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The Payab Group was an excellent choice to help us sell our property. They helped guide us to prepare house in the best possible way, so that when their thorough marketing efforts started, the interest in our house was overwhelming. It sold immediately, with multiple offers over the asking price. Then they expertly helped us pick the best offer and guided us through the escrow process, smoothing out any potential issues and making sure both parties were happy at the end. I highly recommend them.

goodrick

August 22, 2022

I worked with Stephanie while looking for a home in Los Angeles. She was fantastic in every way. Not only was she knowledgeable about the different areas (the Westside, the Valley) but she went o...

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I worked with Stephanie while looking for a home in Los Angeles. She was fantastic in every way. Not only was she knowledgeable about the different areas (the Westside, the Valley) but she went out of her way to show me properties that met my specifications. She spent many weekend days with me driving around different neighborhoods so I could find the place that worked best for us. Stephanie is friendly, kind, funny and very easy to be with. I recommend her without hesitation.

rachellebin

December 30, 2021

Stephanie is the most incredible realtor. She assisted me with selling my parents' home after they passed away which was quite a complicated sale. She was there for me every step of the way and suc...

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Stephanie is the most incredible realtor. She assisted me with selling my parents' home after they passed away which was quite a complicated sale. She was there for me every step of the way and successfully sold their home. She also assisted me with the purchase of my current home. Stephanie has the most amazing communication and is always available to answer your questions or concerns. She will respond to your texts, emails or phone calls within minutes, and nothing is ever a problem. She always has a smile on her face and has such a positive attitude. Most importantly she is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She has helped so many of my friends sell or buy their homes. I cannot recommend her enough as a realtor. You will be so happy, and she will assist you with finding your dream house and/or selling your current house.

ariellareisner

December 28, 2021

Stephanie is simply the best. We worked with her on our first home purchase in 2019 and still talk to her regularly. She took the time to get to know us, our likes/dislikes, and truly ended up figu...

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Stephanie is simply the best. We worked with her on our first home purchase in 2019 and still talk to her regularly. She took the time to get to know us, our likes/dislikes, and truly ended up figuring out what we needed without us even realizing it. She is extremely responsive, personable, thorough, and best of all - she gives it to you straight. She is realistic, practical and truly the best.

arkline

April 21, 2020

Excellent communication during the entire process. She has excellent negotiational skills which helped us tremendously. She was very helpful the whole way. I would highly recommend her to anyone...

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Excellent communication during the entire process. She has excellent negotiational skills which helped us tremendously. She was very helpful the whole way. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home.

user7487274

November 18, 2019

We live in NY and moving to LA, so Stephanie was our everything in search for the right place for us. And she did a wonderful job and got us exactly what we wanted and where we wants. I would recom...

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We live in NY and moving to LA, so Stephanie was our everything in search for the right place for us. And she did a wonderful job and got us exactly what we wanted and where we wants. I would recommend her services to anyone in a heartbeat !

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October 22, 2019

Stephanie was terrific. She always answered calls or texts immediately and was very easy to talk to and reach when needed. She was very knowledgeable about real estate transactions and always seeme...

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Stephanie was terrific. She always answered calls or texts immediately and was very easy to talk to and reach when needed. She was very knowledgeable about real estate transactions and always seemed to know what to do when different situations arose. If she was not available to show us something she was so good at making arrangements for us to see a property when we wanted to. She also made herself available to us in the evenings, weekends, or whenever was convenient for us. She was also very good at dealing with other agents when she needed to. I would highly recommend and would use her again.

julieglaser

September 23, 2019

I can honestly tell you that there is no other realtor out there who is as professional, hard working, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with than Stephanie Payub. Stephanie is always available ...

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I can honestly tell you that there is no other realtor out there who is as professional, hard working, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with than Stephanie Payub. Stephanie is always available to take your call and is truly a master at making any nerves or concerns you may have go away. She always has a smile on her face and nothing is ever a problem. She is a joy to work with and made the entire transaction of selling my parents home easy and stress free. I cannot recommend her enough. Many of my friends have used Stephanie to sell or buy their homes and they are all extremely happy. Stephanie will listen to you and do whatever it takes to find you your dream home and/or sell your home. She is truly the best!

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