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.
Selling your home can be stressful, but not with me and my team 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.
105% sales-to-list price ratio
Average 6 days on the market
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!
Highly likely to recommend Kim gave us a great first-time home buying experience in 2012 and she delivered once again when we purchased our second home this month. She helped us buy in our desired neighborhood where listings are scarce and homes are snatched up within days they hit the market. In this competitive...read moreKim gave us a great first-time home buying experience in 2012 and she delivered once again when we purchased our second home this month. She helped us buy in our desired neighborhood where listings are scarce and homes are snatched up within days they hit the market. In this competitive environment, Kim was also able to get us our purchase price under asking! We definitely recommend Kim to anyone looking for a trustworthy realtor who looks out for your best interests.read less
user5831592/08/2018
Kim's work ethic is unparalleled. She quickly managed all tasks, large and small, with great efficiency. Kim saw the true value of our home and was able to get us our desired selling price BEFORE we even listed the property. Kim is professional, trustworthy and knows the market and real...read moreKim's work ethic is unparalleled. She quickly managed all tasks, large and small, with great efficiency. Kim saw the true value of our home and was able to get us our desired selling price BEFORE we even listed the property. Kim is professional, trustworthy and knows the market and real estate business well. She explained all nuances of the process step-by-step so we could make educated decisions. Kim is warm and friendly, very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, savvy negotiator, professional and timely. I highly recommend Kim as she stands above and beyond others. I would have given 10 stars if I couldread less
N K.1/03/2020
Kim Doner is awesome! I've worked with her on my real estate needs for over 9 years now. She has assisted me in buying, selling, leasing, and leasing out homes. I've been extremely happy with her service each and every time.
Most recently I bought a home in Manhattan Beach....read moreKim Doner is awesome! I've worked with her on my real estate needs for over 9 years now. She has assisted me in buying, selling, leasing, and leasing out homes. I've been extremely happy with her service each and every time.
Most recently I bought a home in Manhattan Beach. I mainly live abroad now so my availibility to see and make an offer on the place was very limited. Kim was able to work quickly to not only schedule my viewing of the place, but also to get as much information as possible for me prior to making an offer. Kim has great relationships with all the local agents and was able to get me valuable information which made my offer compelling to the seller.
Once I had my offer accepted Kim was instrumental in helping me get through all the paperwork. This would have been super challenging for me since I was out of the country for most of it. Kim made it super easy for me. I'm really thankful for that.
Since I plan to rent out my newly purchased house Kim is now helping me get bids to fix up my place a bit prior to putting it out for lease.
I urge anybody to call Kim before buying or selling a home. She really goes way beyond the call of duty for her clients.read less
Anthony H.12/05/2016
Highly likely to recommend As soon as my family decided to move out of Torrance, I mentioned it to Kim who we've known as our neighbor and our neighborhood real estate expert for quite some time. She had our home sold almost instantly (without even going on the market!) for a substantial amount over...read moreAs soon as my family decided to move out of Torrance, I mentioned it to Kim who we've known as our neighbor and our neighborhood real estate expert for quite some time. She had our home sold almost instantly (without even going on the market!) for a substantial amount over the appraised value AND we set a new record for highest sale price for any original sized home in our tract. Kim made everything completely seamless, simple and clear for us throughout the process. I wouldn't trust anyone else with such an enormous decision and anyone looking to buy or sell in the South Bay needs to at least do themselves the favor of speaking with Kim for the job. Her attention to details and professionalism is second to none!read less
TahliaDelaoNeumann7/14/2019
Wow, so many positive things to say about Kim not sure where to start. First and foremost, if you're looking for an agent (presumably that's why you're reading reviews) do your self a favor and contact Kim, you won't be sorry as she's as warm and responsive as can...read moreWow, so many positive things to say about Kim not sure where to start. First and foremost, if you're looking for an agent (presumably that's why you're reading reviews) do your self a favor and contact Kim, you won't be sorry as she's as warm and responsive as can be.
It's a seller's market so we knew we could sell our townhome in Old Torrance no problem. What we didn't know until we met with Kim was the top dollar it was going to bring in with her expertise. Kim has a great pulse on the market but an even better eye for guiding clients on which upgrades you should make to maximize your return on investment (ROI). If she wasn't an agent I'm sure she'd make a great interior decorator. It was truly a pleasure working with Kim as she laid out all her ideas on where we should update the unit all the meanwhile being very conscience of making sure every dollar out of our pockets would come back exponentially in the sale price. Best of all, she took care of everything with her contractors start to finish and we didn't need to lift a finger.
Kim showed us the comps and where we should list our townhome at so it would be competitive and bring in the demand and boy was she right. Once we hit the market we received multiple offers over asking in less than a week and Kim was able to negotiate the best price for us to sell which was certainly well beyond what we thought it would go for and we truly believe it was because we took Kim's suggestions on the upgrades and staging. Her photographer did an amazing job with the pictures and virtual walkthrough as well.
Overall, we couldn't have found a better agent to work with in selling our townhome. Kim felt like more of a partner than agent in the deal to us, as she always made sure we were happy with everything at each step in the process and decisions were always made together while we ultimately made the final call. Best of all and i cannot stress this enough, Kim made us feel like we were her top priority the entire time even though we know she had multiple other clients she was also tending to and our home value was on the lower end of her transactions. The amount of time and effort she put in for us made us really feel special making what can be a stressful time quite a joy. We feel like we found an agent/partner/friend for life in Kim. We hope you give Kim a chance and are confident you will feel the same way.read less
Henry S.12/03/2020
Kim was, seriously, the best you could ever ask for. She got down to business immediately and met and exceeded all expectations. On top of that, she is just SUPER COOL, laid back - and her service is so personal - she gave me all kinds of advice on the...read moreKim was, seriously, the best you could ever ask for. She got down to business immediately and met and exceeded all expectations. On top of that, she is just SUPER COOL, laid back - and her service is so personal - she gave me all kinds of advice on the area and celebrated my deal with CUPCAKES! i will use her for any real estate transaction whatsoever.read less
Kate L.8/18/2013
Kim is a trusted Realestate professional and truly incredible to work with. I have had the pleasure to work with Kim on dozens of Realestate transactions over the past 10 years. I would like to give her the highest recommendation possible and don't feel five stars is enough. Communication, reputation...read moreKim is a trusted Realestate professional and truly incredible to work with. I have had the pleasure to work with Kim on dozens of Realestate transactions over the past 10 years. I would like to give her the highest recommendation possible and don't feel five stars is enough. Communication, reputation in the local market and top level negotiating skills has been my experience every time but on top of that she has a great personality and team and is a lot of fun to work with too.read less
Steph G.8/19/2021
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...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 Sandraread less
Robert Z.4/25/2017
Kim was such a pleasure to work with! We were in a situation where we wanted to buy the home we were currently renting, and had to do so quickly. This was our first time buying a home, and Kim's professionalism and market expertise helped tremendously when putting together our...read moreKim was such a pleasure to work with! We were in a situation where we wanted to buy the home we were currently renting, and had to do so quickly. This was our first time buying a home, and Kim's professionalism and market expertise helped tremendously when putting together our offer. Her guidance on what the typical procedures are and what to expect throughout the whole process helped relieve a great deal of the stress. We are so grateful to have had her as our agent and would definitely recommend her services!read less
Noreen D.4/12/2017
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
Ed F.7/04/2022
My husband and I wanted to move from the Westside to the South Bay and we needed an expert in this area. After meeting with Kim for the first time, we just had a good feeling about Kim. I never imagined that the home buying process could actually...read moreMy husband and I wanted to move from the Westside to the South Bay and we needed an expert in this area. After meeting with Kim for the first time, we just had a good feeling about Kim. I never imagined that the home buying process could actually be this painless! She was in constant communication with us and made sure that we understood every step of the process. She answered every single one of our many questions and helped us to weigh all the pros and cons so that we can make informed decisions. It's been just over two months since we first met with Kim and I am writing this review from our beautiful new home!read less
Becky C.7/18/2017
If you are looking for a real estate agent that combines professionalism, expertise in her field, and is easy to work with, look no further than Kim Doner. Kim is an excellent agent and we would 100% recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
We interviewed several...read moreIf you are looking for a real estate agent that combines professionalism, expertise in her field, and is easy to work with, look no further than Kim Doner. Kim is an excellent agent and we would 100% recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
We interviewed several agents when starting our home buying process and Kim was, by far, our top choice. From day one, she was a great listener and really took the time to understand what our family wanted in a new home. We were looking for our house for over a year, yet Kim always kept close tabs on our needs and prospective properties and never pressured us into a house we weren't in love with. Eventually, we found our perfect house -- and Kim's professional contacts and expert negotiation tactics helped get our offer accepted over 14 other bids without stretching our budget. Once in escrow, she was organized and on top of the entire process -- her quick thinking also helped us overcome some unforeseen hurdles in the appraisal process and allowed us to close on time. Kim even set us up with multiple tried-and-true contractors and other home improvement vendors to help us make our new home our own. It's safe to say that without Kim Doner as our agent, we definitely wouldn't have gotten our dream home--and we couldn't be happier!read less
Jen V.4/02/2020
Highly likely to recommend As a first time home-buyer, I would highly recommend Kim to be your agent. She is incredibly responsive and is willing to adjust her schedule to meet your priorities. Additionally, Kim is knowledgeable when it comes to the details of home buying. Even when she doesn't know the answer, she...read moreAs a first time home-buyer, I would highly recommend Kim to be your agent. She is incredibly responsive and is willing to adjust her schedule to meet your priorities. Additionally, Kim is knowledgeable when it comes to the details of home buying. Even when she doesn't know the answer, she is more than willing to direct you to the right person. Finally, Kim is extremely proactive and will check on you on a regular basis throughout the entire process.read less
jerry z.4/13/2020
In the insanity of the real estate market, Kim is the steady hand that will guide you and help you in purchasing your next home! Kim will walk you through the home buying process and not only was she super patient, answering any and all questions you had, but she...read moreIn the insanity of the real estate market, Kim is the steady hand that will guide you and help you in purchasing your next home! Kim will walk you through the home buying process and not only was she super patient, answering any and all questions you had, but she would get back to you quickly, and her team was also on top of everything from beginning to end. Kim would always send us any properties she felt would fit our budget, and we are so glad that she was on our side. She is the best of the best. Do not hesitate to use her for your next home purchase. You'll be glad you did.read less
Richard O.4/21/2022
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
Yumiko B.8/20/2021
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