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I connected with Carin at an open house, and hired her on the spot. She did an outstanding job representing me in the complex sale of my home, and purchase of our new home. As I have a very busy career, she handled all the little details for me, which made all the difference. Carin is very positive and easy going. She is brilliant in real estate transactions - always three steps ahead of what needs to be done, and proactive in next steps. Her timing is impeccable in negotiations, and her energy level is consistent from beginning to end. She takes time to really build relationships with people, and is very caring. I have worked with a lot of realtors over the years, and by far, this was the best experience. - Alexis B.
Carin worked tirelessly to find our house off market. We believed it was our forever home but life changes have us leaving CA and selling the dream home we created. In mere weeks, Carin prepared the house and got it listed, We received 17 offers all over asking! We feel truly blessed. Thanks again Carin for all of your hard work! - Dawn K.
We give Carin our highest recommendation—you will not regret working with her! We were first-time home buyers and from the moment we met Carin she put us at ease and treated us like VIP clients. We found out we were moving cross country from Virginia to the Crescenta Valley area in October of 2022. Our initial hope was to purchase a home and Carin did countless virtual tours for us and even went back to properties multiple times so we could get another look. Ultimately, we did not find a home we were ready to purchase before our big move, so Carin made a quick pivot and helped us find a great rental property on a short deadline.
We continued with the search for the perfect home after getting settled into our rental and she was always making sure we knew the moment any new house was listed. She was constantly reaching out to other agents to ensure we had the inside scoop on whatever house we expressed interest in. She walked us through a few offers over our 6 months of working together and never made us feel pressured and always respected our concerns. When we found our dream home, she was relentless and helped us land it!
We could not be happier about our home buying experience. Carin is an amazing agent and is devoted to making you happy and ending up with your perfect match. She truly goes above and beyond for her clients. She takes the time to get to know you as a family and makes you feel like long-time friends. We could give countless examples of how wonderful she is including her being ready with groceries for us when moving into our rental, letting us borrow linens and furniture while waiting for our moving truck to arrive, and giving us recommendations on everything in the area from hairdressers to schools. We could not have asked for a better agent and friend through this process.
Dan & Morgan
Carin was a dream to work with. She is incredibly connected within and outside of the Compass community, helping us to get answers quickly, see the homes we wanted, and make educated decisions. Ultimately, we got the house of our dreams and couldn't be more grateful to have worked with Carin. I have already recommended her to many friends and will continue to do so.
Maya & Rodney
Before I met Carin Hoffman in 2017, I worked with two other agents from two different companies. Neither of them worked for me and I became somewhat discouraged with the whole process. Then Carin came into the picture and everything changed! She was patient and helpful and extremely knowledgeable, very hard-working and considerate and unbelievably friendly! I felt so safe in her hands and very taken care of. I will always recommend Carin to anyone who needs a real estate agent because she is the best one out there. Hands down.
Dr.Rachel Toles
Carin was our buyer’s agent and I cannot say enough good things about her. In a seller's market, it is difficult to find an agent willing to truly represent the buyer. Carin is the exception. Not only is she knowledgeable about the market and process but she is also very good at understanding the buyers wants and needs. She is very honest and not just out to get her commission. She is patient and extremely customer focused. We got our dream house, beating out many other offers and we got it at the right price! Couldn't be happier!
Amy Lee
Carin was industrious, creative, earnest, and persevered! The market is challenging, and when the great properties pop up, the competition is ready to pounce. We were glad to have Carin on our side. She found us the perfect property. We loved working with her.
She gets it.
Darcy Fulmer
We love Carin! When we found the house we really, really wanted, Carin told us exactly what and how much it would take to get it. It was a struggle, but she helped me realize what we needed to do in order to make our goal a reality. I appreciated her input and the fact that she stuck with us through the journey. Carin has a great relationship with other realtors in the area, and that matters A LOT when it comes to finding out what other offers are on the table, and how to get yours in the lead.
Marita DeLeon
My realtor was Carin Hoffman. She was absolutely amazing to work. She had a strict deadline in which to find us a house and she did it! She worked her butt off to give us as many amazing options as possible in a sellers’ market and she never gave up. She will work extremely hard to make sure you find her dream home for the right price with all the bells and whistles. Not only that, she is still a close friend that I constantly use as a resource whenever anything comes up with the house. I honestly feel like no one will work harder for you than Carin will. She is amazing and we were so lucky to have her as a realtor in a stressful and competitive California market.
Jordan Zobrist
Carin is the best real estate agent in La Crescenta! She found us our "forever" home after we'd spent a looooong time looking on our own to no avail. She got us an amazing purchase price on our new home and also put in tons of elbow grease with us on the starter home we had to sell to buy the new one. In the end we sold high and bought low -- all because of Carin. She is an all-around a great agent who is well-connected in the area and who will work extremely hard to make sure her clients are happy. A true advocate and friend at the same time. Thanks Carin!
Stephen Sullivan
The right home brings joy, happiness and positivity to your life, and helping her clients find the perfect place—no matter what it takes—is exactly what drives Carin Hoffman’s passion for real estate. A SoCal native who grew up in Orange County and has lived on the east side of Los Angeles for more than 30 years, Carin (pronounced CAR-in) has a local’s deep knowledge of the area, the lifestyle, the people and the market. These insights often translate as a sixth sense for seeking out off-market homes and a detective’s eye for a properties with tons of potential. A former television casting producer, she excels under pressure, efficiently asking the right questions, negotiating, and striking deals on behalf of her clients, while her design school education boosts her knack for re-imagining and marketing homes to live up to their maximum potential. Known for her energy and easy-going nature, whether she’s educating her first-time buyers, strategizing with her sellers or offering specialized services to seniors and more seasoned clients, Carin’s approach is centered around care, consideration and customization. For her, going the extra mile to make her clients happy—from cold-calling homes on behalf of a particular buyer to planting flowers to make a seller’s front yard shine—is simply second nature.
Carin is a longtime La Crescenta resident, specializing in the Crescenta Valley area as well as the surrounding communities of Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Altadena, Eagle Rock and others, frequently traveling to any area where her clients have interest. In addition to her real estate acumen, she’s an experienced urban farmer and dedicated gardener—her own front yard is fully converted to a productive vegetable garden—and she lives with with three rescue dogs, one cat and three chickens, in addition to her husband and two daughters. She’s also a former member of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. Away from the office, she’s often found roller skating along the LA River, snowboarding in the mountains, and testing out new recipes for her family.