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Caroline Purvis

REALTORĀ® | 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


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"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


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"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


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"After researching several agents in the Pasadena and Burbank areas, we were impressed with Caroline Purvis from Teresa Fuller's Team at Compass. Caroline is proficient and knowledgeable about the area and consistently stays ahead of the curve. Her command of the local real estate market instilled the confidence we needed. Caroline's accessibility at all hours, from early morning to responding to late-night texts, was impressive. Caroline possesses a remarkable network and can swiftly establish connections with new agents, comprehending the local real estate market exceptionally well. Throughout our search, we made a few offers before discovering the perfect property, a testament to Caroline's dedication and persistence. Caroline pointed out the positives and issues we should be aware of and patiently shepherded us through every step, from the initial offers to the final closing. When we had some last-minute negotiation differences, Caroline helped to get the seller and us over the line, and we are now delighted with our new property."

- TJ


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"This was our first home-buying experience and I’m so glad we had Caroline to guide us through the process. She was experienced, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer our questions. When she didn’t know something she would do her best the find the answer for us. She was able to build great rapport with the selling agent which really helped us nail down the sale. We were in a bidding war situation and I am pretty sure that Caroline saved us $30,000 with a genius last minute tactic that won us the home. We also had a lengthy closing process, and even after closing, we were dealing with the seller’s agent on a few last issues that dragged on and on and on and Caroline stayed available the whole time, stepped in to help and to finally wrap everything up. She was great to work with!"

- Shilpi Roy and Anthony Kuhnz


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"Caroline is INCREDIBLE! We feel so fortunate to have worked with her during this wild process. From our initial meeting, she took to heart all of the things we shared were really important to us. She guided us through so many pieces of a truly complex situation. She navigated lots of moving pieces, personalities, needs, wants, and deadlines. All with so much grace and calm and enthusiasm and expertise. We appreciate all of her absolutely above-and-beyond work to make this process special, fun, and successful. She helped us find and secure our dream home by every measure. We are settling into our new home and could not be happier or more grateful. Thank you, Caroline!!"

- Jordan and Karly Aiken


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"Caroline is an absolute angel! When we first spoke, I explained what I was looking for, and she immediately mentioned having a home in mind for me. After spending months going to open houses and searching Zillow, I had given up on finding the perfect home. It turns out, all I needed was Caroline. The day after we spoke, we toured the home she had in mind for me and two days after that, we were in escrow! As a first time homebuyer, I was extremely grateful for Caroline's knowledge and dedication. She walked me through every step of the way and I wouldn't be in my dream home without her!"

- Lexie Dreyfuss


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"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


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"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


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"Caroline was great to work with. She was very personable, responsive, and went out of her way to ensure that everything was done in a timely manner. As first time homebuyers, we had a ton of questions about the documents we were signing. She was patient in answering them and routed us to the appropriate person if needed. We needed to visit the unoccupied house a few times before closing, and she was always accommodating to meet us. I would definitely recommend partnering with Caroline!"

- Michael N and Theresa L


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"Caroline was a pleasure to work with. We were just moving into the area and were introduced to Caroline by chance. We were not even ready to purchase right away but she was very patient with us and gave us lots of detail about the different neighborhoods and always offered to show us around whenever we asked. Over a year later she was still always in contact with us and willing to help. And when we finally were ready to purchase she was very professional and helped us navigate through the process. Would highly recommend."

- Erick and Joni Lu


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"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


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"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.


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"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 Ā· Expires Jan 2026
Accredited Buyer’s RepresentativeĀ® (ABR)
Home Finance Resource (HFR) Certified
Commissioner, City of Pasadena Historic Preservation Commission
Pasadena Unified School District Certified RealtorĀ®
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 RepresentativeĀ® having completed comprehensive courses in buyer representation and home financing.

I'm also a member of the top-rated Teresa Fuller Real Estate Team at COMPASS, ranked by Real Trends and the Wall Street Journal as the #18 large team in California and #53 large team in the United States. We're also featured on the Los Angeles Business Journal top 100 residential teams and Los Angeles Magazine 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!

The logo of a teddy bear wearing a red bow tie.

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

Caroline Purvis’ Listings

$1,249,000 | 4991 Coringa Drive, Highland Park, CA 90042
1/38
Listed By Compass

$1,249,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,993
Acres
0.43

Caroline Purvis’ Transactions

Past Sales
an aerial view of a house

$3,398,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,307
Acres
0.41
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$2,800,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,479
Acres
0.28
front view of a house with a tree in a yard

$2,400,911

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,267
Acres
0.50
a view of a house with a backyard

$2,160,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,968
Acres
0.35
a view of a dining room with furniture and a potted plant

$1,760,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,149
Acres
0.23
a living room with furniture or couch and a potted plant

$1,650,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,800
Acres
0.23
a front view of a house with garden

$1,515,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,003
Acres
0.18
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,448,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,026
Acres
0.35
$1,418,000 | 925 East Palm Street, Altadena, CA 91001

$1,418,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,485
Acres
0.16
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,300,119

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,452
Acres
0.28
a view of a house with a small yard

$1,240,518

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,355
Acres
0.17
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,238,888

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,048
Acres
0.16
41 E Pine St

$1,225,000

Bedrooms
3

41 E Pine St

Altadena, CA 91001

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,154,450

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,499
Acres
0.14
a view of outdoor space

$1,081,606

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,726
Acres
0.22
a view of a house with a yard and plants

$1,077,097

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,656
a view of a house with a yard

$950,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,508
a front view of a house with a porch

$885,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
952
Acres
0.06
Past Rentals
a front view of house with yard

$9,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,420
a front view of a house with a yard

$7,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,650
a front view of a house with garden

$5,800

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,630
a front view of a house with yard

$4,224

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,200
a front view of a house

$4,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,120
a view of a door

$3,100

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
960
a view of a house with a swimming pool and sitting area

$2,500

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
550