Whether you’re selling or buying, we’ll help you move into your next chapter with ease.
Your home is where you make your most precious memories. We take that seriously. Whether you’re selling your current home or searching for the one of your dreams, we’ll walk you through one step at a time with expert guidance, proven processes, and the kind of attentive professionalism that ensures you’re getting the most from your investment.
There’s no higher compliment than when clients refer friends and family. It means they trust me with their people. 
– Kim Doner | Compass | DRE# 01828186
Our track record speaks for itself.
Over 90% of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals. We think that says something about the way we work and how much we value each and every client.
177+
5 star reviews on Zillow & Yelp
Over $198million
In sales and counting
109%
Sales-to-List price ratio
Kim sells her listings for 30% more than the average local agent.
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Kim sells her listings 15 days faster than the average local agent.
Successful selling without the stress.
Selling your home can be stressful, but not with us at your side. We know what works (and what doesn’t) because we’ve been down this road many times with consistent, measured success. We’ve figured out the winning formula to get your home sold at or above asking price. Just follow our lead and we’ll ensure that you’re relaxed, ahead of the curve, and not leaving money on the table.
- 30% higher sales-to-list price ratio than the average local agent
- Kim's listings sold 15 days faster than the average local agent's listings
- Access to our roster of trusted vendors for all your needs
Finding your dream home is what gets us up in the morning.
The South Bay is our specialty. Whether you’re on the hunt for a high-end beach vacation property, your first starter home, a luxury condo, or a fixer-upper, we won’t stop until you’ve found your dream home. It all starts with an in-depth consultation to discover what’s most important to you, so we can successfully guide you in your search.
- High offer acceptance rate
- South Bay market specialists
- Structured steps that streamline and speed the process
— saving you money!
What our Clients Think
Sold a Townhouse home in 2017 in Hermosa beach, CA. Kim sold my wife and I a townhouse in Hermosa Beach several years ago. We were so impressed with her knowledge and dedication throughout the process that we asked her to work with us again this fall to sell our property for a larger, single family home. She went... read moreKim sold my wife and I a townhouse in Hermosa Beach several years ago. We were so impressed with her knowledge and dedication throughout the process that we asked her to work with us again this fall to sell our property for a larger, single family home. She went all in with her marketing efforts and excelled at prepping the house for the sale with her stager, photographer, videographer, etc. We ultimately received 4 offers? in two weeks? and sold for $36,000 over our asking price! Once we were in escrow, we were informed every step of the way regarding what was happening next and what we needed to do. Kim is a true professional, knowledgable, proactive and efficient in what she does and we highly recommend her for any South Bay real estate needs. read lessrpdelaney 11/14/2017- Ed F. 7/04/2022 We recently completed our 4th real estate transaction with Kim. Time and again Kim has proven herself to be well ahead of her competition. Kim's approach is one of a value-added partner, involving herself in all aspects from contractual issues, interior remodeling, marketing, negotiating, etc... She's is attuned... read moreWe recently completed our 4th real estate transaction with Kim. Time and again Kim has proven herself to be well ahead of her competition. Kim's approach is one of a value-added partner, involving herself in all aspects from contractual issues, interior remodeling, marketing, negotiating, etc... She's is attuned to both local market conditions and the macro-economic issues which driving the market. She is a trusted advisor. read less
- Highly likely to recommend We interviewed just over half a dozen realtors before selecting Kim Doner to represent us when selling our family home. While putting the list together for potential agents, we were first drawn to Kim by her strong sales stats and presence in the market specific to our neighborhood and community.... read moreWe interviewed just over half a dozen realtors before selecting Kim Doner to represent us when selling our family home. While putting the list together for potential agents, we were first drawn to Kim by her strong sales stats and presence in the market specific to our neighborhood and community. We also noted the number of positive reviews, and the pattern of client experience we were seeing from one review to the next - the value placed not only on knowledge and expertise, but also on that level of personal connection to the client. Kim was a real standout from day one at the initial interview, and I can absolutely attest that she has lived up to every one of those 5 star reviews! She could not have made the process of updating and selling our home easier or more stress free for my sister and I. Kim has the patience of an angel. Her super power is in her ability to make you feel like her only task in life is to be there for you! Kim was always available to answer our questions, always present to the task, always paying close attention to the details. Her expertise and knowledge, her abundance of energy and confidence, and OUR absolute confidence in her, all went a long way in making the entire process as easy and pain free as can be expected when selling or buying a home.ibnanners 1/24/2019
We did quite a bit of updating to our home before listing it, to which Kim’s guidance was invaluable. Through her expertise and knowledge of current trends in the buyers market, Kim offered solid ideas for maximizing our selling price, while mindfully helping us keep within our budget. She has a great team of helpers that offer everything from inspection to staging - termite treatment and repairs, landscaping, painting, floor refinishing - you name it, Kim has connections for the job! I loved that she made a field trip out of going to the nursery with us and the landscaper to pick out just the right flowers for the yards. She really jumps in with both feet, which was both welcomed and appreciated, given neither my sister nor I possess the eye or knack for color or "aesthetic flow", which Kim seems to come by so naturally!
When listing day arrived, we were dazzled by the head to toe stunning transformation of the home “with good bones”, but starving for some TLC. Kim and her peeps - with a very special shoutout to Jodi and her team for the beautiful staging - took us to escrow after just days on the market! When all was said and done, I actually missed my daily updates from Kim - our experience was THAT pleasant!
Kim has it all - she is market smart, possesses all the knowledge, energy, resources, and PASSION - she will get the job done and make you feel pretty darn special along the way! read less - Jeramy V. 9/16/2017 We met Kim when we had interest in purchasing a home in Torrance. From the beginning Kim was with us every step of the way. We always felt comfortable asking any question and she always took her time answering and ensuring we understood. We had to pull out of the... read moreWe met Kim when we had interest in purchasing a home in Torrance. From the beginning Kim was with us every step of the way. We always felt comfortable asking any question and she always took her time answering and ensuring we understood. We had to pull out of the market for about a year but Kim still kept us in the loop until we were ready to start the search again. This time we found our new home!!! Kim helped us move through the process quickly as we asked for a 30 day or less escrow. We had an international trip booked for quite some time and wanted to close before we left. Due to us leaving THE DAY WE CLOSED, Kim and her assistant Lauren, have gone above and beyond helping us with vendors while we're away and being our liaison in our absence. We cannot recommend Kim and Lauren enough. If you're looking for a seasoned realtor who know what it takes and works with your best interest in mind, look no further. We've already referred her to a close friend and undoubtedly will do so again. We not only have a realtor but also made a friend! Thank you Kim and her team!!! read less
- Highly likely to recommend As first-time buyers and fairly new to the area, Kim was excellent in making the process as smooth as possible.kevinjfisher 4/24/2018
She helped us find properties within our budget and geographic requirements and when we were ready to make an offer, she guided us through the process and all of the documents... read moreAs first-time buyers and fairly new to the area, Kim was excellent in making the process as smooth as possible.
She helped us find properties within our budget and geographic requirements and when we were ready to make an offer, she guided us through the process and all of the documents so that we could move along as smoothly and quickly as possible.
It was a pleasure working with Kim to get our home, and we would definitely recommend her to anyone else looking to buy in the South Bay. read less - Matt M. 4/30/2019 We recently purchased a property in South Redondo, but live out of state. From the first interaction with Kim, we knew we were in great hands. Kim quickly engaged in our pursuit of a second home and did not stop until we were completely satisfied. Kim is... read moreWe recently purchased a property in South Redondo, but live out of state. From the first interaction with Kim, we knew we were in great hands. Kim quickly engaged in our pursuit of a second home and did not stop until we were completely satisfied. Kim is very knowledgeable and approaches the relationship as a true partnership. She understands the goals of the client and executes--whether through active listening or connecting us with professionals in other areas that could assist in the process. Kim continues to be a resource for improvements to the home. I highly recommend using Kim if you have an interest in purchasing in the South Bay area. She is a true professional! read less
- Highly likely to recommend Excellent agent, professional and knowledgeable. We used her for buying in 2014 and selling in 2017. We would use her again if we need a real estate professional.bujordoina 2/07/2018
- Nick W. 1/21/2017 My experience with Kim selling my condo was great. It was my first time ever selling so I wasn't sure what to expect but she gave a good explanation of how the process would go. This meant there would be no surprises along the way - which was very important... read moreMy experience with Kim selling my condo was great. It was my first time ever selling so I wasn't sure what to expect but she gave a good explanation of how the process would go. This meant there would be no surprises along the way - which was very important to me. She also had a great marketing strategy and advised on how to show the property the best so that we could get multiple offers. I believe this is the reason the property sold for significantly above asking. She is very quick in responding to all concerns and questions and I appreciated that she accommodated my busy work schedule. When I buy/sell in the future I will definitely be staying with Kim Doner as my representative and I would recommend for you to do the same. These properties really don't just sell themselves especially if you want top dollar so make sure to get a good agent - Kim is one of the best! read less
- Kalei M. 7/15/2016 I've sat here for over an hour trying to find the right adjectives to describe Kim, articulate our gratitude to her, and words are failing me. Our real estate story is like so many of yours and I'm sharing just a small portion of a much larger story.
When... read moreI've sat here for over an hour trying to find the right adjectives to describe Kim, articulate our gratitude to her, and words are failing me. Our real estate story is like so many of yours and I'm sharing just a small portion of a much larger story.
When we first started our search, we were all over the place and didn't have an agent. I mean, we're all clearly experts in the field of real estate because we watch hours of HGTV, right? We met Kim at a house she was selling and we immediately clicked with her. It was her professional demeanor, knowledge of the area and genuine interest in our family that convinced us she was the agent for us. With Kim's guidance and encouragement, she helped us identify exactly what we wanted and where we wanted to be. That's no easy task when you're trying to be budget conscious in the South Bay with a very specific list of needs and wants, but she rose to the occasion.
We thought we found "the one" a few times over the last couple of months and every time the seller accepted another offer we felt worn down and defeated. Our failed offers had nothing to do with Kim and everything to do with the 5-10 offers we were up against..several of which were cash offers. Cash is king, right?. However, Kim was always right there to stop the pity party we were throwing for ourselves, said the right things to cure bruised egos and encouraged us to keep searching. In Kim's words, "the right one is out there and if it's meant to be it'll be". Had it not been for Kim cheering us on and lifting us up when we were tired of competing against cash offers, we wouldn't have found our perfect home. When our home popped up on the market, she was the first agent to see the house and established a genuine relationship with the sellers agent. This home had everything on our list. We wanted this house more than any other house we saw and Kim helped us come up with a new strategy on making a strong offer. She went above and beyond to hand deliver our offer, along with a note we wrote to the sellers, and stayed on standby until we heard the news that our offer was accepted. This was a lightning fast process that Kim handled like the seasoned pro she is and made sure that we knew she was always available to answer any questions we had.
We will never work with another real estate agent as long as she is in the game. Kim is smart, savvy, has a pulse on the community, and has a rolodex of vendors that makes Angie's List look like amateur hour. Kim isn't just our real estate agent; she's a member of our family. Thank you, Kim for everything you did to help us get into our dream home. read less - Highly likely to recommend We are so happy that we chose Kim as our broker! Kim, Tom, and all of her team played a crucial role in buying our first home, which was especially important in today’s competitive market. She was very knowledgeable and responsive during the entire process! Kim talked about real estate... read moreWe are so happy that we chose Kim as our broker! Kim, Tom, and all of her team played a crucial role in buying our first home, which was especially important in today’s competitive market. She was very knowledgeable and responsive during the entire process! Kim talked about real estate in a way that a regular person could easily understand, answered all of our questions, and always made time for us. Kim’s advice about writing a “love letter” to the seller was the key for getting the house we wanted. Even after we bought the house, Kim has continued to provide us with support; she has recommended both a general contractor for renovations and a cleaner and both of them have been amazing! We can never thank her enough. We are also thankful for another realtor, Tom, who is on her team. He spent so many weekends with us to make sure we found the perfect home for us. We strongly recommend Kim and her team! read lessptea0518 9/01/2021
- Sold a Single Family home in 2011 in Southwood, Torrance, CA. Kimberly Doner Realtor, DRE # 01828186 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 23670 Hawthorne Blvd., #100 Torrance, CA 90505user0041330 2/21/2013
Dear Kim:
I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for all the help you provided with the recent sale of my home on Ladeene Avenue.
At a time when you continually hear about... read moreKimberly Doner Realtor, DRE # 01828186 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 23670 Hawthorne Blvd., #100 Torrance, CA 90505
Dear Kim:
I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for all the help you provided with the recent sale of my home on Ladeene Avenue.
At a time when you continually hear about how difficult it is to sell a home, you certainly quelled all my fears. As we charted out our path toward this sale, you assured me that you would provide support and resources along the way. Well, you certainly exceeded my expectations at every turn. Even though I was going to be away on a trip, you were able to coordinate and oversee the renovations to my home. The resources you found for the work to be done were professional and exacting in their work. They kept to their work schedule and completed the project on time. But, I knew you were monitoring their progress along the way.
Now of course I had a home that was ready but would it sell. Again, with your professional guidance, this was not an issue. The time we spend reviewing recent comps for the area and your knowledge about sales activities allowed us to establish a price that was fair and enticing to buyers. With offers to review I was thrilled that we were in escrow within a week. And even with a few issues along the way, you provided all the necessary support to make the process very smooth.
I cannot begin to express my appreciation for the level of professionalism you displayed throughout this process. Your calm and knowledgeable approach to this stressful process was exactly what I was looking for in an agent. You can be assured that your name will be on the top of my referral list.
Sincerely,
Colette Steele read less - Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Harbor gateway, Torrance, CA. Kim is AMAZING! She walked us through every step of the way. She makes herself very available and is very quick to respond to any questions. She is also great at explaining information in a way that anyone understands by using simple examples. I would recommend her to everyone! She... read moreKim is AMAZING! She walked us through every step of the way. She makes herself very available and is very quick to respond to any questions. She is also great at explaining information in a way that anyone understands by using simple examples. I would recommend her to everyone! She helped us receive a large credit back from the sellers and negotiated $25,000 off asking price. read lesssam w. 5/23/2017
- Sold a Townhouse home in 2017 in Summerwind, Torrance, CA. I cannot say enough positive comments to describe our experience with Kimberly. After interviewing 3 Realtors from 3 different companies, our choice was clear, Kimberly made a great impression from the beginning, knowledgeable, caring, respectful and great ideas to make our experience smooth, easy going, with the ultimate goal of... read moreI cannot say enough positive comments to describe our experience with Kimberly. After interviewing 3 Realtors from 3 different companies, our choice was clear, Kimberly made a great impression from the beginning, knowledgeable, caring, respectful and great ideas to make our experience smooth, easy going, with the ultimate goal of maximizing our selling price, which I have to say, was Record Setting for our area. She made us feel confident in her ability from day one, so we listened and went with her ideas, which ultimately brought us the results we could only hope for. Thank you so much Kimberly for everything, we truly enjoyed working with you and would refer you to anybody looking to sell there home. All the Best, Robert and Sandra read lesszyart 4/25/2017
- Bought a Single Family home in 2011 in Southwood, Torrance, CA. Kim Doner is Best Real Estate agent in Southwood community. Not only did she endure taking me and my husband to 10 homes in 1 day, she found the perfect one for us at #11 at the end of the day. We were able to work out the negotiations... read moreKim Doner is Best Real Estate agent in Southwood community. Not only did she endure taking me and my husband to 10 homes in 1 day, she found the perfect one for us at #11 at the end of the day. We were able to work out the negotiations very quickly and were able to be in our house in about 30 days. Also, she herself redid her own home not so long ago and it is a model home for many people I know now to copy! 🙂 She would be able to give you great advice, plus she herself is very calm and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend! read lessfujo313 2/21/2013
- Yumiko B. 8/20/2021 We can't say thank you enough to Kim and Tom. In this extremely competitive market, they made our dream come true. We were able to purchase our home. They were very patient and professional, taking care of all the issues that came up. Kim and Tom are wonderful team players... read moreWe can't say thank you enough to Kim and Tom. In this extremely competitive market, they made our dream come true. We were able to purchase our home. They were very patient and professional, taking care of all the issues that came up. Kim and Tom are wonderful team players and communicators. They are willing to take time to listen to your needs and to make your dream come true. They are the best agents that we've ever met. We highly recommend them. read less
