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Caroline Purvis

REALTOR® | DRE# 02163677

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★★★★★

"As first-time homebuyers, especially in a new city and state, my husband and I were completely overwhelmed by the ins and outs of the whole process until we met with Caroline. She's not only incredibly professional and well-versed in every step - from creating a "dream house wish list," to putting in an offer, to the whirlwind of inspections, mortgages, and closing escrow - but she goes above and beyond for her clients even once her job is done. Whether you're completely green or know the game but want the guidance of someone who's an expert in the Los Angeles County market who can find any number of fantastic hidden gems, you're in great hands with Caroline!"

- Alex Dennis and Joe Holdman


★★★★★

"Caroline Purvis from Teresa Fuller's Team at Compass was absolutely incredible throughout our house hunting journey. She was always available to answer our questions, she responded very promptly and she went above and beyond to help put us in the best position to purchase our home. We were able to buy our dream house thanks to her hard work, dedication, and excellent communication skills with the seller's agents (they even told us how amazing she was!!). Caroline also put us in contact with our fabulous lender, and together they helped us submit a very competitive offer, thanks to their expansive expertise and experience. We are forever grateful for everything Caroline has done for our family and we would highly recommend her as a Real Estate Agent!"

- Jill Gargiulo


★★★★★

"Caroline was the North Star in the most stressful year of our lives, trying to find our forever home during the Hollywood strikes with a 1 year old and a challenging market. She was calm, kind and thoughtful every step of the way and made us feel confident that we were going to find our place. Caroline knew exactly when to listen to our needs and when to take the wheel and steer the ship. In the end, not only did we land our first offer, but it was in a house that exceeded our expectations. We could not recommend her any higher.

- John Cranston and Lara Anderson


★★★★★

" Caroline Purvis has been absolutely incredible to work with. From the moment we met her during one of our first showings, she has been extremely professional and competent. In our 4 month journey to find a first home, she was without fail always responsive, thorough, and punctual. If you're looking for someone who is experienced, reliable, and welcomes the tedious journey that is house-hunting, look no further; you won't find a more reliable agent. Big thanks to Caroline and her hard work.

- Moheet Merchant and Olivia Uranga


★★★★★

"Caroline was AMAZING! She really took her time getting to know us and what we wanted. We are not easy to please, (plus we were not living in town) but within a week she found us exactly what we wanted! We bought the property sight unseen because she took us on an in-depth tour of the entire property via video. She took her time so we could see everything clearly. We even sent our daughter over later and Caroline met her to show her the property again. Caroline went out of her way on multiple occasions and we are forever grateful! Although there was another offer she was able to get enough information to put us on top. She will always be our realtor in the Los Angeles area! Your bonus is that you’ll end up with her as a friend!"

- Deirdre & Bernie Clum


★★★★★

"I met Caroline organically through the Zillow app when I setup my first house tour and will forever be grateful our paths crossed. Caroline is an authentic person and terrific real estate professional. I am constantly impressed by her ability to connect, relate, and follow through on everything she says from setting up home tour schedules to sending documents for reference. She will be the only person I place my complete trust in when I find my first home.

- Lauren Torres


★★★★★

"I was researching Pasadena properties as a possibility for a retirement house for my mother-in-law. I really didn't know what I needed. Caroline and the Teresa Fuller Team at Compass were so knowledgeable about available properties. Caroline was so patient and so helpful. She was a joy to work with and especially good at negotiating my needs and guiding me. I highly recommend working with Caroline. She is so committed to helping you through all of the stages of looking for and buying a home. We ended up not moving my mother-in-law to Pasadena but if anyone is looking for help finding a home in the area I would definitely reach out to Caroline."

- Gwen R.


★★★★★

"Caroline was super helpful in the process of buying an investment/rental property. She went out of her way to help us set it up, including finding a cleaner and other workers and letting them into the property as we were out of town. After that, she has been so responsive if I ever have any questions about anything related to it, and checks in with me from time to time. She's very helpful and understanding and I have really appreciated that."

- Tanya Jacobs


Specialties

Property Renovation and Restoration, Leasing, Property Management, 1031 Exchanges, Land Sales

Education

UCLA, B.A. History, Minor in Women's Studies

Real Estate Salesperson
California Department of Real Estate
Issued Jan 2022 · Expires Jan 2026
Accredited Buyer’s Representative® (ABR)
Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certified
Commissioner, City of Pasadena Historic Preservation Commission
Pasadena Unified School District Certified Realtor®
About Caroline
I’ve greatly enjoyed buying, selling, leasing, and restoring homes in the greater L.A. area for more than 20 years - both for clients and myself. My family and I live in Pasadena in a 1916 Prairie School Craftsman home where we raised our two children, and I serve as a commissioner on Pasadena's Historic Preservation Commission.

After purchasing my first condo at 23 and then steadily progressing up the property-ownership ladder, I have learned that there is no better investment than real estate. The equity built through time and improvements both great and small makes all the difference in your long-term financial growth. But you have to get in the game. I'm here to help. 

In addition to guiding buyers through the complex purchase process, I also provide expertise with listing properties, home renovation and restoration, 1031 exchange transactions, managing income-producing properties, and land purchases.

I am an Accredited Buyer’s Representative® having completed comprehensive courses in buyer representation and home financing.

I'm also proud to be a member of the top-rated Teresa Fuller Real Estate Team at Compass, ranked by Real Trends as the #1 Midsize Team in Los Angeles County and now ranked as the #28 Large Team in the entire state of California.  We are also one of Los Angeles Business Journal's top 100 residential teams and one of Los Angeles Magazine's All-Star Teams.

As a third-generation Southern Californian, I have a deep appreciation for our region’s architectural styles and surroundings, and I love a good restoration. The daughter of an immigrant and a U.S. veteran, this only child grew up in Glendale and attended UCLA before settling down in Pasadena. I love traveling near and far, and you can often find me at the theater, the beach, or visiting California’s Central Coast, but my favorite activity is helping nice people buy the home of their dreams.

Fun Fact: I served as the UCLA mascot Josephine Bruin while I was attending college!

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Please reach out with questions any time; I'm here to help you achieve your real estate goals.