Kara is the absolute best!! As first time home buyers, she was so patient and explained everything to us in detail. She was always happy to chat things out, and we never felt any pressure from her at all. We looked for a house for over a year with her and she was never pushy. It felt like she genuinely wanted us to find the right thing, and we did! Thank you Kara <3

Kara truly is amazing -- you can trust all the 5 star reviews! She helped us find a home in under two weeks when we needed to urgently vacate our place. This happened during peak moving season, with a tight budget and very specific location needs in View Park and Beverlywood.

From the start, she moved quickly but never rushed us, bringing us great options that were very well aligned with what we were looking for. She pays so much attention to her clients and often knew which listings would and would not work for us before we even saw it ourselves!

She was incredibly sharp on the operational side, coordinating showings seamlessly, staying very responsive to both us and other agents, and keeping everything moving without gaps. When our landlord’s agent repeatedly made mistakes in the contract, she caught issues early, guided us through what mattered, and handled the back-and-forth without letting things escalate.

She also did a great job preparing us for negotiations and stepping in decisively when timing or clarity mattered. What stood out most was her ability to keep us grounded and focused through a stressful situation while still getting us to a great outcome. We ended up in a place that genuinely felt like the right fit, not just the fastest option. I would absolutely trust her to represent us and any of our friends in all future home purchases.

We needed to find a new place very quickly due to serious issues with our previous home, and it was an incredibly stressful time for us. What mattered most was finding someone we could trust, not just to help us secure a place, but to really support us through the process. Kara was that person for us. She was responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about getting us into a home that felt right. She stayed on top of everything, found great options within our parameters, and gave us honest, knowledgeable guidance every step of the way. What stood out most was how much she advocated for us. We truly felt like she had our back. She made the entire process feel so much easier than it would have otherwise, and we’re incredibly grateful for her help. We’d absolutely recommend Kara to anyone looking for the best realtor.

We needed to find a new place very quickly due to serious issues with our previous home, and it was an incredibly stressful time for us. What mattered most was finding someone we could trust, not just to help us secure a place, but to really support us through the process. Kara was that person for us. She was responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about getting us into a home that felt right. She stayed on top of everything, found great options within our parameters, and gave us honest, knowledgeable guidance every step of the way. What stood out most was how much she advocated for us. We truly felt like she had our back. She made the entire process feel so much easier than it would have otherwise, and we’re incredibly grateful for her help. We’d absolutely recommend Kara to anyone looking for the best realtor.

Working with Kara Marotta was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. Kara is the perfect combination of patient, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to walk me through every step of the process, answered every question thoroughly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable.

Her communication is exceptional — I always felt informed, supported, and confident in the decisions we were making. Kara’s expertise in the market was evident in every conversation, and her strategic guidance made a real difference.

Beyond her professionalism, Kara is genuinely a pleasure to work with. She’s approachable, responsive, and deeply committed to her clients’ success. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. You’ll be in excellent hands.

I work in treatment licensing and compliance, and Kara has become my go-to real estate partner for clients needing properties that meet zoning requirements for treatment facilities.

Zoning for treatment use is complex, but Kara actually takes the time to understand the regulations and only presents properties that are truly viable. The clients I’ve referred to her consistently tell me how proactive, knowledgeable, and supportive she is throughout the process.

I trust Kara completely and will continue recommending her to any treatment provider who needs real estate that aligns with their licensing and zoning needs.

I worked with Kara to purchase an investment property for my business, and the experience was absolutely seamless from start to finish. As a business owner, finding the right location wasn’t just about the building itself — it had to be in the right area and properly zoned for what I needed. Kara understood that immediately.

She helped me identify the perfect property in a prime location and made sure it was zoned correctly for my business use, which gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. Throughout the transaction, she was organized, proactive, and always a step ahead, which kept everything running smoothly and on schedule.

Closing was straightforward and stress-free, and I genuinely felt like I had a strategic partner looking out for my long-term interests, not just someone trying to close a deal.

I’ll definitely be working with Kara again on future investments and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any business owner looking for commercial or investment property.

Kara is a great agent who helped during the process of selling my property! Even when I had to go theu the probate process. She stuck with me until we got the property back on the market and sold!If I had other property to sell, I would definitely ask her to be my agent again!

We recently had the good fortune of working with Kara when buying our home here in Mar Vista. From the start, she was professional, courteous, and a great advocate. She knew what specific questions to ask, knew how to manage our expectations of the process, and had a multitude of resources to support homebuyers.When things got challenging in escrow (as they inevitably do), she advocated for us on multiple fronts to make sure we got what we needed and that key points of the agreement were honored so we could sign our paperwork.We held multiple cell phone calls with her in the evening to ask important questions. She answered them patiently and made sure she explained things as simply and succinctly as possible for us the first time homebuyers. Kara works hard to connect with her clients and rejoices in their big moments. We are so pleased we got to work with her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to others who are looking to purchase a home. Thank you Kara!

We’d outgrown our condo after having our first child and were ready for a change. Kara worked with us patiently over months, even talking us out of homes that didn’t feel quite right (which says everything about her integrity). We ended up with a stunning new construction in Beverlywood with incredible views—and she negotiated the price below asking. She’s sharp, strategic, and genuinely cared about our family’s next chapter. We couldn’t be happier!

Kara helped me put together an off-market deal that was fast, smooth, and incredibly well-managed. From start to finish, she was in control of every detail and made the entire process feel effortless. We closed in just 20 days with no drama—just clear communication, great strategy, and total professionalism.

Trusted Kara’s Strategy and It Paid Off!I can’t say enough about how incredible it was to work with Kara. From the start, she brought a clear, confident vision for how to position and market my home—and I trusted her completely. I followed her guidance on pricing, staging, and photography, and she took the reins with her team to bring it all to life. The result? Multiple offers over asking and under contract just three days after we hit the market. The entire process was unbelievably smooth. Kara’s expertise, calm leadership, and amazing team made it feel effortless. She's the kind of agent who delivers and makes you feel supported the whole way through.

I honestly don’t know how I would’ve done this without Kara. As a first-time buyer, I had a million questions, and Kara was there for me every step of the way—working closely not just with me but with my entire family. She helped me land a gorgeous condo just steps from the Santa Monica bluffs (it feels like a house!), negotiated below asking with credits, and built an amazing rapport with the listing agent that made our offer shine. Kara is the real deal—knowledgeable, kind, and a true advocate.

Kara is the definition of "above and beyond." She's a skilled, savvy agent, and most importantly, she's honest — she's not just out to make a quick sale; she takes real time and effort to find her clients exactly what they want & need. We truly saw how she prioritized our best interests above her own. As first-time buyers who are not native to the area, Kara helped us stay informed and clear-headed in the super-competitive LA market. Thanks to her guidance and expertise, we closed on a property that checked every box (including boxes that, without Kara's insights, we never would've even thought of). Thank you Kara, we so appreciate you!!!

Kara is the best realtor I've ever worked with, period. Which was great bc I had just relocated and leaned on her pretty heavily. She took the time to get to know me and only suggested properties in neighborhoods she thought I'd like (and was right). Kara is proactive and always brings a great attitude. Very much looking forward to working with her again.

I scheduled a tour via Zillow of a home and Kara was assigned to me. She is very professional, communicative and understands the market well. She immediately knew exactly what I was looking for and tailored all recommended listings to my needs. Once we found the home I wanted she helped put together an offer package that beat out the competition and I didn't have to pay over asking price which was below market value. During escrow she had great recommendations on inspectors and helped guide me through the process while also securing credits from the seller. She was at the home while inspections were taking place to ensure everything went smoothly and gave great advice on how to address issues that arose. Once I closed on the home she left me a wonderful housewarming gift. I would highly recommend Kara to anyone looking for a new home!

My experience of working with Kara was terrific! I've bought and sold 6 houses in the past and this buy went exceptionally well. Kara was thoughtful, knowledgable, and on it from the start. She handled our 20 day escrow with great skill and care. More than happy to sing her praises.

Absolutely fantastic experience with our real estate agent, Kara! To think that we were randomly linked to her via Zillow still astounds me - everything that we could have asked for in a realtor to help us find our LA son’s first property. She has very good instincts and a keen eye for potential property issues. Kara made the process of buying a condo in Los Angeles incredibly smooth and stress-free. From our initial consultation to closing the deal, her expertise and dedication were evident every step of the way. Kara understood our needs perfectly and found us the ideal condo. Her knowledge of the LA market is unparalleled, and her negotiation skills were very helpful dealing with the seller’s agent. If you're looking for a top-notch real estate agent in LA, look no further. Five stars all the way!