Accardo Real Estate Associates

My wife and I feel so fortunate that we were able to work with Penny on our first home purchase. We were years into our home buying journey when we met Penny, and it couldn't have come at a better time. She was instrumental in helping us narrow our search and focus on exactly the kinds of properties that would meet our needs. She was extremely knowledgeable about the areas of PV that we were focused on, and she was engaged, available and patient with us through every step of the process. We quickly came to feel that we could rely on her for advice, recommendations and expertise on every facet of the purchase transaction. As first-time buyers with work and childcare taking up much of our time this was indispensable - we would not have been able to get it done without her. Thank you so much Penny! You'll be our first call for any future real estate moves!

We truly cannot say enough about Penny and our experience buying a home with her. She is thoughtful, kind, open, honest, communicative, professional and supportive, amongst so many other things. We worked with Penny when we purchased our first home in 2020 and built such a positive relationship, fast forward 4 years and 1 baby later, she was right back helping us again. My favorite thing about Penny, and one that meant the most to us, is the fact that Penny was there and responsive every minute of every day. If we had a question, or a concern, or even just a thought, Penny was right there. The relationship with her is so natural that it never felt like we were bothering each other. That type of reliability and trust is so important when it comes to such a stressful and big decision and we are so grateful to have found that with her. Outside of just the amazing bond, Penny's local knowledge of the South Bay is so good. Penny is also very professional. We had some challenges with our counterparts during the purchase but Penny held ground and understood that maintaining a good relationship with them would go a long way, and boy was she right. Outside of just the legal/technical knowledge in real estate, Penny also understood the relationship and people side of it, which in my opinion is just as important, if not more important. Penny will be lifelong for us and we are so grateful for her.

I cannot recommend Samantha Littrell enough as a real estate agent. From the moment we started working with her, Samantha's professionalism, dedication, and expertise were evident. She went above and beyond to ensure that we found the perfect home for our family.

Sam took the time to understand our needs and preferences, and she was always available to answer any questions we had. Her attention to detail and commitment to finding us the right property truly set her apart.

Throughout the entire process, Samantha was a true advocate for us. We knew we were in good hands every step of the way. She made the entire experience smooth and stress-free, and we are so grateful for her expertise and support.

Our agent Karina Castillo handled the sale of our house with great care and professionalism from start to finish. We appreciate the work she put in for the listing, holding open houses as well as putting together a good road map throughout the sale process. Thank you to Karina and the team for a great sale experience!

We just completed our second transaction with Karina. I can't say enough great things about working with her! We've now bought and sold a home with her. Her advice on market conditions, how to bid/price were absolutely spot on. Our recent sale broke the neighborhood record for highest price. The work she was willing to do to help us prep the homes for sale or move-in was above and beyond AND top-notch work. We did both transactions remotely, and she was always willing to do whatever it took to make it easy for us. From video tours, to scheduling inspections and managing all parties to close escrow, to all the work to get the homes move-in ready in a really tight turnaround, she did everything efficiently and promptly. The crews she works with do do home work was incredibly efficient. I've liked every real estate agent I've worked with in the 5 homes we've purchased in life. But Karina has been next level. I'm in awe and would work with her again in a heart-beat. Truly - I can't recommend her highly enough.

I had SUCH an incredible experience working with Tony and his team!! They truly catered to every need, helped with every concern, and held my hand through the prepping, updates, photos, showings, selling, and contract processes. I would not have been able to do this without them, and I'm so grateful for their help and the trust I had in them, each step of the way.

We are very thankful that we engaged Jackie as our real estate agent. We are very picky and decided on her because of the positive and enthusiastic vibe that she gave us when we first met her. Our instinct turned out to be correct. We could not have been happier. It was a pleasure working with her throughout the entire home-buying process. Having purchased several homes in the past as we moved around, we have come in contact with many agents. And Jackie was the best that we have had.

She was a great resource. She had a vast knowledge of the South Bay area of L.A. and the fluctuating market conditions. She made sure to stay within what we had told her were our budgetary parameters, had vast knowledge of the market condition in the entire South Bay of Los Angeles, and had a good feel for the level of competition that we were facing from other purchasers.

She was always reachable and responsive. We did not have to deal with assistants or colleagues. It was personal service with a constant avenue of communications. Depending on what popped up, she was there with emails, texts or by “jumping on a quick call” if that was better for us. She is the best!

I am SO GLAD we found Penny!!! Prior to meeting her, we had been meeting buyer's agents at open houses, but had never really "clicked" with anyone. Everyone else was either bored and hands-off, or too sales-y. That changed once we met Penny. She really absorbed what we were looking for, even when it felt like it wasn't going to be possible. She was helpful but never, ever pushy - reaching out when she had something she thought we'd like, giving her honest opinions on homes, and being the perfect balance of patient but responsive. When we were finally ready to put in our first offer, she was exceptionally helpful in talking us through the process, and collaborated with us to structure an offer that was finally accepted without having to compromise on price or contingencies. We are so so grateful for her knowledge, help, and support throughout the entire process and would recommend her to ANYONE looking for a home, especially first-time buyers like us who need some hand-holding. THANK YOU PENNY!

I enjoyed working with Penny. Collaborating with her to sell my house was a totally exhilarating and rewarding experience! From start to finish, she carefully explained the specific approach she would use to make my house as attractive as possible in order to sell it at the best price, always working within a certain budget. If I was overburdened with handling a task in the renovation process, she would always find a way to lighten my load and resolve the issue. She has a remarkable crew that works efficiently to make your house "sparkle." Finally, her skills are impeccable and her calmness and optimism are reassuring. I would definitely recommend Penny Wales, who goes above and beyond to make your house sale a reality.

I’ve always heard how important it is to work with a realtor you can trust , rely on, and be on the same page with. Karina is all of that and more.. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement. From beginning to end the whole process was as smooth as can be. She not only answered all of my questions (which may have been excessive), she was patient with me and detailed with all her answers. There was trust built immediately because she tells like it like it is so I have the right expectations, timelines, deadlines, and all the ins and outs. From house hunting, home improvement ideas, things to be careful/lookout for, market environment, insight into the competition and the sellers, she did it all. The dedication and time she took to make me feel reassured, even at my lowest points throughout, is the reason why I’m writing this review and will tell ALL of my friends and family who need a realtor. It’s like she instinctively knew how I was feeling and always had the right things to say at the right times. She’s a professional and does all the little things you can’t even imagine or think of. Even after closing she is asking me how are things and giving advice! You cannot find a more dedicated person who has her experience, warmth, and tenacity to get a deal done in your favor. 100% she will be my only realtor ever. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done. I’m just as impressed with the home as I am with her!!

We can't thank Jackie Enriquez enough for all her hard work and dedication in helping us, not only in selling our family home, but in arranging the financial assistance through Compass Concierge to renovate our mom's home. In the end, it was a turn-key home.
Jackie was always available for any questions or concerns we had. My siblings and I were very pleased with the outcome of the sale and we would highly recommend Jackie with the Accardo Real Estate Team anytime!

Again, thank you!
Helen, Irene, and Sal

Tony and his team were fabulous! The sale of our property recently was so seamless and stress-free, even with the current “challenges” in the market. They went way above-and-beyond to ensure the property was presented in the best light, was priced right and sold for top dollar. When it came time to close, their expertise and experience ensured that negotiations with the buyer moved quickly and in our favor. Highly recommended!

Working with Penny Wales to purchase a new home was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Her honesty, expertise, responsiveness, and hard work made what could have been a stressful experience such an absolute pleasure. Penny made clear with her actions throughout the process that protecting me and ensuring that I was happy were the only things that mattered. I found her to be everything you'd ever want in a real estate agent and an even better human.

I am a retired educator and have bought and sold beach property for the last 30 years from South Bay to Orange County and back again. Tony Accardo from Accardo Real Estate Associates assisted me in the marketing and selling of my waterfront property in Newport Beach last summer. He recently represented me in negotiating a winning bid on my new highly coveted home in a very competitive transaction in Redondo Beach. Tony is truly a full service real estate professional who genuinely cares about his clients and their needs. He is extremely well connected and respected throughout Southern California and effectively uses his connections to maximize the interest of his clients. In addition to having excellent relationships and connections with a huge network of Real Estate agents, Tony is also an incredible resource for knowledgeable lawyers, lenders, home inspectors, escrow companies, reputable builders, contractors, architects, etc. His network of quality connections is truly remarkable.

In addition to his real estate expertise, Tony’s knowledge of home construction, sound systems, alarms, plumbing and all the specifics that make a home function make him an invaluable resource. I know this first hand because Tony has helped me with all of this when I’ve sold and purchased my homes. I also know this because once upon a time I was a part time real estate agent and know what a difference a great agent makes. Tony always goes the extra mile for the full service that it takes to buy and sell a home. This includes getting settled into the home. There is no detail too small for Tony and his responses are always timely. Tony’s most important attribute is his honesty. Once your home closes, you know that you had the best representation and settlement terms possible. Plus, he is really a nice and personable guy.

Tony Accardo has seen us through ten transactions so I think we know him and his ability pretty well by now. He’s helped us buy four houses, he’s sold four of our homes and has helped us find and negotiate monthly payments on two rentals. He has even managed our rental property for us.
He is a warm, friendly, honest, hard working family man. All of our transactions have been smooth because he is excellent at putting at fires quietly with no extra stress to us. He quickly responds to our calls and texts even when I have random, unimportant questions. He’s been able to sell all our homes very quickly and for top dollar because of his savvy and creative marketing skills and use of social media.
His realtor wife Marina Accardo has excellent design taste and sense and has been a huge asset in staging our homes to sell. Together they are an unbeatable team!
Being a family man, Tony understands the importance of finding a home in a location that suits the whole family and is mindful of every single family member. Whenever he proudly hands over the keys to our new home, it is always in immaculate condition. He grew up in the South Bay and has expert knowledge of every neighborhood and their histories.
No doubt Tony Accardo will be our choice of South Bay realtors when we decide to buy or sell again.

I recently concluded the purchase of a home, and we were fortunate to have gone through this process with the full and unrestricted support from Jacqueline Enriquez. Jackie was extremely committed to make it work, very responsive all the time. Knowledgeable, patient, and effectively coordinated all the steps until closing. We're happy to say that we're living in a house we love thanks to Jackie and Tony's competence!

Penny is everything we could have wished for in a realtor! She was right there by our side through the whole house hunting process, and ultimately buying our first home. Penny is extremely knowledgeable of the market, and was quick to answer any and all of our questions. She listened to our needs/wants and supported us thoroughly throughout the whole home buying journey. We are so grateful we had Penny on our side!

Professional, knowledgeable, hard working and family oriented are my impressions about Tony. He and his wife Marina make a perfect duo in the real estate industry. During the sale of our home, Tony was an extremely patient and supportive agent while his wife was our interior design consultant. Together they made our home a record sale in its neighborhood with multiple offers within couple of days. We’re beyond grateful to know them and highly recommend their service.

Carly worked so professionally to find my rental home within a short period of time. She has been living in South Bay for so long. It definitely helps her to help customers as needed . I do not like moving. However sooner or later I will find my forever home soon with her in the South Bay.

Tony and I went to Miraleste HS together and my memories of him then and my experiences him with him now (30+ years later ) are very positive. He’s one of the kindest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. I especially like that he’s genuine , very funny, caring, and an all around great person. Even in his youth he was a standout because of his kindness, warm personality and obvious drive. Recently, I reached out to him asking him for advice regarding my son who’s interested in gaining knowledge about real estate. Not only did Tony take his call, he even went as far as giving my son some great advice, almost like a mentor, and spoke with him in a very professional, yet youthful manner. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the industry, and his genuinely caring demeanor were very apparent. He gave my son valuable information and connected with him on a personal level. I’m grateful to Tony for validating my son and his interests, and I’m grateful there are still people out there willing to take time out their days to support and inspire our youth. I’m excited to share this experience we recently had with Tony , mostly because success is subjective. I find people who selflessly help others, especially our youth, refreshing. I support Tony, his family, and business wholeheartedly!
Best to you, Tony!
Suzanne Maurizio