Katnik B.

The KBRE team was absolutely incredible to work with! Very knowledgeable and helpful as we walked through the process of selling our home. As first time sellers they were available to answer questions anytime. Karl and Sabrina were our main points of contact, but their entire team was always professional and friendly. Their communication and instructions were always clear and we appreciated their advice as we worked to accept an offer. Our house sold so quickly and I am sure it was in large part to their team and all the different tools that they utilized to list our home. They were definitely worth it and we would work with them again, and recommend them!

We recently sold our home with Katnik Brothers Real Estate after hearing about them through a mutual business partner, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Karl and his team are truly the best in the business. Absolute professionals who made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. As busy working parents with a young child, we deeply value a hands-off approach built on trust, and that’s exactly what Karl and his team delivered. They respected our time, kept us informed at the right moments without overwhelming us, and handled every detail with care and expertise. We always felt supported and confident that things were being managed correctly, even during our hectic schedules. They made what could have been a difficult process feel easy and even enjoyable. We would absolutely use them again without hesitation and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home. THANK YOU!! once again to Karl, Hannah, and the rest of the KBRE team. Much love - Robin & Sue

I almost canceled my appointment with Karl Katnik. Instead, I signed the listing agreement before he ever asked. 4 days, 4 competitive offers, and a sale $70,000 over asking price. We closed escrow in 15 days. Those results were incredible, but not the real reason I hired Karl, just the result. After my father passed away, I had to decide whether to sell the home he maintained for 53 years in Orange or keep it as a rental. It was not just a house. It was my dad’s life, his belongings, his paperwork, his memories, and a major financial decision I was carrying alone. I interviewed 3 highly regarded local agents first. Those meetings actually made me lean toward keeping the house. They focused on what the home did not have: a turnkey kitchen, the same updates as competing homes, and a changing market. I own investment property. I am analytical, thrive on research, and scrutinize everything and everyone. I wanted a real plan for maximizing the value of this particular house. Then I met Karl. Karl walked the property with his assistant, sat down at my father’s kitchen table, and laid out an extensive strategy. He saw value and he explained how painting, staging, professional photography, drone video, pricing, timing, and marketing would work together to create buyer competition during the first days on the market. It was a complete, methodical system. Every decision had a purpose. Nothing was accidental. Karl answered all my questions. He did not get defensive or try to talk over me. He explained the reasoning, risks, and alternatives behind every recommendation. We even disagreed about the list price. He listened to my reasons, discussed them with his office, and we arrived at the final price together. That told me everything I needed to know: Karl was not interested in winning an argument. He was interested in making the right decision to Net me the most money possible. I did not sign because I was convinced by promises. I signed because I was convinced by competence, integrity, and preparation that could not be faked. His judgment continued after the offers arrived. He helped me choose the strongest buyer, not simply the highest offer, after identifying risks, speaking with the lender, verifying the buyers’ strength, and negotiating better terms. When the appraisal came in low, his advice was simple: We have leverage with 3 other offers. Karl’s office is a well-oiled machine. Erika and Sabrina kept me informed about the marketing, showings, buyer feedback, and next steps. The moment I stopped evaluating Karl and started relying on him came while I was clearing out my dad’s house. I was on the floor crying while sorting documents, books, and a lifetime of belongings when Karl called. I asked whether I could move the sentimental things into the garage and decide later. He said, “That’s practical. Just don’t leave any gold watches around.” That was the 1st time I laughed in a while. He told me to make progress every day and gave me a Plan B: if I got stuck, he would send someone to help. Just knowing that existed gave me enough relief to keep moving forward. That was Karl: practical, thoughtful, steady, and quietly looking ahead for the problem I might face before I asked. If he says he will call at noon, your phone rings at noon. His word matches his actions. In a business full of promises, that consistency and integrity mean everything. Hiring Karl was one of the best financial decisions I made after my father died. During one of the hardest chapters of my life, he gave me clarity, confidence, and the feeling that I was not carrying the whole thing alone. Gratful, I remain, Cecilia Broughton If you are considering selling, and would like to speak with a recent client, KBRE have my permission to share my contact information with you.

★★★★★ 5/5 — We couldn’t be happier with the exceptional service, professionalism, honesty, and results we received from Hannah Goldman and the team at Katnik Brothers in selling our home in Orange. From day one, they were responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our goals. They guided us through every step with clear communication, smart strategy, and calm confidence. They brought deep market expertise, strong negotiation skills, and an outstanding attention to detail that made a real difference. They understood our need to maintain our home atmosphere for the family, and respected our timelines, availability and priorities. We always felt informed and supported—questions were answered quickly, timelines were managed proactively, and every recommendation was thoughtful and data-driven. Selling a home can be very stressful, particularly in the negotiation phase, and Hannah was our champion. We even threw in a curve ball or two, and nobody flinched! We will not hesitate to use this team for our future real estate needs. Debi Carter, Stefanie and Chris Coleman