Trina Rufo | Your Long Beach Real Estate Expert

We cannot recommend Trina enough! She helped us purchase our home a few years ago, and when work unexpectedly required us to move, she was the first person we called to help us sell it. From buying our home to eventually selling it, Trina made the entire process feel easy and manageable. Her expertise, professionalism, and proactive approach truly set her apart. She was always one step ahead, incredibly responsive, and made sure we understood what was happening at every stage. Beyond being an amazing realtor, Trina is genuinely kind, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with. When we purchased our home, she listened to exactly what we were looking for and helped us find a home that checked every box. Years later, when it was time to sell, she worked just as hard to help us achieve everything we wanted from the sale. We always felt like she had our best interests in mind. Buying and selling a home can be incredibly stressful, but Trina made both experiences so much easier than we ever expected. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her in our corner through both major milestones. If you’re looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, proactive, trustworthy, kind, and truly invested in her clients, look no further. We can’t recommend Trina highly enough and will absolutely use her again when we’re ready to buy our next home!

M. Arcot

Trina did an incredible job with our new home purchase. She was incredibly patient and helpful, and always answered every question we had quickly. She was the best real estate agent I've ever seen, and we are also now using her to sell our previous condo.

Robert D.

Trina was an absolutely amazing realtor who made our home-buying experience smooth and stress-free. From start to finish, she was our strongest advocate, ensuring we got the best possible deal while keeping us well-informed at every step. Her expertise, attention to detail, and dedication made all the difference, giving us confidence in every decision. She was always available to answer questions, explain complex processes, and provide guidance, making us feel supported the entire way. We are incredibly grateful for her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch real estate professional!

Brionde S.

Working with Trina was great! She made the process very easy to follow and answered all of our questions very quickly. She is very caring and takes pride in her work. It was an honor to entrust our property to her hands. I absolutely highly recommend her. She is awesome at her job and as a person.

Laura B.

We were fortunate to have worked with Trina in the sale of our house. She is very knowledgeable about the area and changes in the market. We were buying another house, contingent on selling our house, which added stress to the transaction, but Trina stayed on top of the whole complex process and guided us through smoothly. She has knowledge and experience on the lending side and was very helpful in explaining how the process works. She was very accessible and available to us whenever we had any questions. We were very pleased with Trina, and would recommend her to anyone buying or selling property.

Chris S.

I’m incredibly grateful to Trina for her support in selling my home in Long Beach. It was a challenging and delicate time for me, and she handled everything with exceptional professionalism, care, and empathy. Trina stepped in numerous times to help things go more smoothly, clearly communicating with all parties involved and quickly addressing any issues that arose. She was thoughtful and patient in the way she supported me throughout the process, always making sure I felt informed and heard. Her calm presence and steady expertise made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. I truly appreciate her dedication and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent who genuinely cares about her clients.

Claudia K.

Trina Rufo is truly exceptional! From start to finish, she demonstrated professionalism, deep market knowledge, and genuine care for my needs. She took the time to explain every step of the process and made sure I felt confident and informed in every decision. Her responsiveness and attention to detail made everything seamless and stress-free. Trina’s strong negotiation skills and commitment to getting the best outcome really stood out. I always felt like I had a trusted expert advocating for me. If you’re looking for a dedicated and reliable real estate professional, I highly recommend Trina Rufo at First Team Real Estate. Five stars all the way!

Maksuda N.

Trina rules. She knows the laws and the game and will go to bat for you for credits, pricing, problems with the other party's agents, whatever. We bought and sold our starter house with her and couldn't be happier. Always very upfront and no nonsense, making sure we had the best info to move forward with.

Leigh B.

Trina has been outstanding in every way. She has been unfailingly attentive, patient, and compassionate. We've closed now, and we're in our new place, and even now she's always there for whatever we need to ask. Highest recommendation.

Stephen S.

Thank you, Trina, for helping us in the purchase of our Long Beach condo! My husband and I couldn’t have done it without you. From start to finish, you were there for us, always available to answer any questions. Being from out of town, we were especially appreciative of your knowledge of the area and of the daunting process. She got us in to see the condo even though the owners were on the verge of accepting another offer. Luckily, she did since our offer was accepted, and we were in town for only 2 days to view properties. So happy that we had Trina to guide us through it all!

Sharon M.

Trina was exceptional from start to close. She helped us get our home ready to sell in just one month, and we received six offers after the first open house. She is highly knowledgeable about the market, presents clear options, and truly listened to us. We highly recommend her!

Grace

Trina was excellent to work with from knowledge of local properties through the entire sales process of buying a home. She was always quick to respond, always on time and went above and beyond! Thank you so much Trina!!!

O. Galan

Thank you, Trina, for helping us in the purchase of our Long Beach condo! My husband and I couldn’t have done it without you. From start to finish, you were there for us, always available to answer any questions. Being from out of town, we were especially appreciative of your knowledge of the area and of the daunting process. She got us in to see the condo even though the owners were on the verge of accepting another offer. Lucky she did since our offer was accepted, and we were in town for only 2 days to view properties. So happy that we had Trina to guide us through it all!

Sharon Medina

Trina has been outstanding in every way. She has been unfailingly attentive, patient, and compassionate. We've closed now, and we're in our new place, and even now she's always there for whatever we need to ask. Highest recommendation.

Steven Stralka

I chose Trina to help sell my Long Beach condo because I wanted an agent who was knowledgeable and experienced, familiar with my area, and a good communicator. She had many positive reviews so she was the first agent I met to discuss the sale. After that meeting, I was convinced that Trina was the agent I wanted. She answered all my questions and gave me the information I needed to set the listing price and understand what to expect. We got a good offer right away, from a motivated buyer. We were initially told the escrow would be short, and Trina was busy getting activities such as appraisal and home inspection scheduled promptly. As it happened, the escrow dragged on as the lender failed to deliver on promises. It was stressful, but I felt confident that I had Trina protecting my interests and providing the information I needed. When an agent needs to deal with problems, you really find out if they know what they are doing and are willing to work to find a solution, and Trina showed that she is an excellent agent. I was pleased with Trina’s performance and glad I had her helping get the deal closed.

Philip

We contacted Trina as soon as we decided to renovate and sell our condo after many years as a rental. She worked with us to optimize the paint colors, counter tops, and flooring to ensure a quick sale. After an unbelievable series of setbacks with uncooperative contractors, plumbing issues, and roof leaks that needed repairs, she stuck with us for the entire duration. We live out of state, and she was our only true advocate in the area. She is very persistent and worked relentlessly on our behalf to move the process forward. With her strategic recommendations, we finally got the unit listed, received an all-cash offer within 7 days, and closed 14 days later! There is nobody in Southern California I would trust more than Trina.

Scott A.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Trina Rufo while selling my aunt's house, and I can't recommend her enough! Trina was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She took the time to organize everything and ensured that every detail was handled efficiently. Her expertise and attention to detail made the selling process incredibly smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a dedicated professional to help you with real estate, Trina is the one to call!

Chad B.

Trina was a pleasure to work with. She helped us find a home in Southern California while we were still living on the east coast, which itself was a challenge! As soon as we planned a short trip to visit homes in our desired area, she made sure to immediately contact the appropriate personnel so that we would make the best use of our time and have the best chance to find our next home. And once our offer was accepted, she was a FANTASTIC liaison between everyone involved (loan officer, seller agent, escrow officer, us, etc.) - she made sure that everyone was on the same page and was an excellent communicator. She has a wealth of property knowledge and provided us with such valuable insight during the home-buying process! She put us at ease during this transition, and we would highly recommend her to others.

Alyssa Cooper

The best decision my family made was hiring Trina. She handled every aspect of the sale and a new purchase of a home with outstanding professionalism. Her knowledge of the market is exceptional. Our home for sale was under contract in 5 days, and we closed on our new home just 6 weeks later. Her communication is excellent and she continuously advocated for us along the way. What a blessing to have Trina on our team!

Duane Ramos

Trina assisted my Mom purchase a new condo and sell her long time home. Since my Mom had not bought a home since the 1970's it was a very stressful time in her life. Trina was exceptional in her professionalism, communication and kindness. She was always a phone call away and was willing to answer any question that we had. Selling a home is not an easy process especially a home that has been in the family for 90 years but Trina made it painless. If you are thinking of buying or selling call Trina and you won't be disappointed. She is the best!!!

Jim Drake

Trina was not only a well-versed expert in the Bixby Knolls/Cal Heights real estate area, but she was also a great resource in 3rd party vendors and just a great, well-rounded helpful and communicative person you want on your side!

Jessica Miller

We recently purchased our home with the great help of Trina. She is knowledgeable, professional and always responsive to our questions and concerns. She always takes our calls, makes a detailed research for our questions and answers them promptly. Her communication skills were excellent. We could not find a better realtor. We highly recommend her.

Marline S.

Trina Rufo was our realtor and was excellent. We are first time home buyers and so we were pretty nervous about the whole process. However Trina was so patient with us, always responded very quickly, educated us along the entire process, was always available to allow us to visit the property even when it was a last minute thing. She made us feel at ease and peace the entire time; and her knowledge about the whole process and the market (particularly in cal heights, bixby knolls Ans Long Beach area) was impressive. If we were to buy again, I’d definitely use her again. I highly recommend Trina to anyone looking for a home.

Jenese Silva

Trina is truly an expert real estate agent. She helped us navigate the purchase of our first home and was communicative, knowledgeable, and advocated for us every step of the way. She knows the Long Beach market well, and her connections allowed us the opportunity to purchase the home of our dreams off market. She made the process go incredibly smoothly and took the time to explain everything in detail along the way. I would recommend Trina to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! We couldn't have done it without her!

Rachel Watson

Trina Rufo FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!! She made the selling process so easy and helped me understand what was happening every step of the way. I am an out of state owner and Trina went above and beyond to secure the home and to hire contractors and make house ready for sale. Before choosing a real estate agent, I conducted a lot of research to see who would be the best choice based on the time and effort they investment into selling the property and how they promote their listings. Trina Rufo stood out as the best all around. Her reviews were strong and I could tell she put a lot of work into their listings. I spoke with Trina over the phone on several occasions and she answered my questions, providing objective data regarding how many homes they sell, how long their listings typically stay on the market, and providing tons of info on comps in the area. Trina made the process incredibly easy and took extra steps many other Realtors don't (but should). My house went under contract days after we put it on the market. Trina walked me through every step of the closing process. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience. I highly recommend Trina Rufo. She’s a true professional and a genuinely nice lady. I realize it won't always be this easy to sell my home, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Realtor.

Judy Spencer

My family and I are so grateful for the guidance, support, and knowledge of Trina. Being that this was our first home purchase, we didn't know what to expect. Trina was there to answer all questions all hours of the day as well as advocate for us. There were times we became discouraged due to the housing market, but Trina's expertise gave us hope and carried us through! Trina is someone that our family trust and will look to her for future purchases!

Brittany Esnayra

Trina was responsive, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful from day 1. She walked up through the process of selling an investment property and actually made it feel easy.

Gatz family

Trina is the best. We asked her to help us sell two homes now as well as sending our family to her. If your looking for some one to help you with the sell or purchase of a home, Trina is who you want. She listens, analizes and offers well thought out advice to make the process as easy as possible. I wish I could import her to Oregon to help us here...

Carl Vaughn

Trina has been a great realtor for us. We selected Trina to sell our home because we liked the postings and pictures she had used for other listings. We were so blessed to have her sell our home. She was very knowledgeable about the Bixby area of Long Beach and was such a help in selecting a buyer for our home. She did a great job presenting the options and working out all the details of listing our home. She worked hard and was motivated to get buyers for us. She also helped facilitate the escrow and closing. We would definitely use her again if we had another home to sell.

Anita Shelton

My wife and I were extremely satisfied with all the work that Trina did for us for selling our condo and simultaneously buying a new house. She is very proactive and made sure that everything got done on time. Our first buyer fell through, and she immediately was able to get a counter offer out to the potential buyer from the first round. Everything went smoothly and we closed on time and negotiated a great contract to allow us to lease back the condo while our home purchase went through. When other parties (escrow, seller's agent, etc.) were not performing, Trina really pushed to keep things moving. We would highly recommend her to anyone if you want to minimize your stress through the selling/buying process.

Michael Albert

After going through countless reviews on just about all the home realty sites, we decided to contact Trina for our first home. From the start, she was super responsive and made us feel comfortable at every step. Not only did she collaborate with her amazing team to get us approved, but she also worked with our budget and needs/wants to get us into the perfect home. With Trina, you can be certain your family’s biggest investment will be handled with the utmost professionalism and care!

Francisco Sahagun

Trina was a joy to work with. She helped my family find the perfect home at a difficult and frustrating time when inventory was very low in the area, and when properties did come up, there were often multiple offers. She responded quickly by text and email whenever we had questions, and made sure everything was on schedule—inspections, contracts signed. All contractors she referred us to for inspections were professionals of the highest quality. If you need expert guidance in buying or selling a home, call Trina. You would be smart to have her on your team.

Vangie Ogg

Trina really is the best. We had what became a fairly laborious and long-term sale that took us over a year to get arranged. This was due to family/estate issues, not Trina. She stuck with us and handled delays and difficulties professionally every step of the way. She provided much-needed guidance throughout and always remained available when needed. She maintained excellent and thorough communication and definitely went above and beyond in coordinating some needed repairs including unanticipated issues and some last-minute hurdles but got us through to closing. She came recommended by a friend in the business and I'm grateful to her for everything she did throughout the process. You will not regret going with Trina!

Dan Lewis

Selling a property can be so frustrating and stressful. We were glad we had Trina to help us and everything went smooth. She did a very good job selling our property in Long beach. She was very helpful through the whole process. She is very professional, patient, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. She exceeded all of our expectations and sold our property quickly. Highly recommended!

Cherry L

We had narrowed down to 2 potential realtors as our listing agent to sell our home. They were both highly experienced and with great reviews. Eventually we decided on Trina and we were extremely grateful that we did! She knows the neighborhood well and priced our home accurately. More importantly, she believed in her assessment and definitely conveyed that conviction to the buyers. We actually chose a lower listing price than the one she suggested and the house was sold above her suggested price. Besides bringing us the highest price for our home, Trina was delightful to work with. She ALWAYS responded to phone messages, texts, emails promptly. Even when she was on appointments or in meetings, she would let us know immediately when she could get back to us. She was also very patient and happy to answer any questions or concerns we had, never made us feel we were bothering her even when we were bugging her every few minutes. We really enjoy her personable energy. Although she was very professional in all the business dealings, we felt like she was our friend. If you are looking for an experienced realtor with great insights and someone you enjoy working with, we highly recommend Trina!

Will Yao

Our neighbors referred my husband and I to Trina and we are so grateful they did! Trina is nothing short of communicative, knowledgeable, and professional when it comes to the evolving housing market. She truly cares about her clients and always gives her honest opinion; we have the utmost respect for her transparency and never felt like we were being pressured into anything. One house we toured had visible mold on the walls and Trina immediately advised against even considering it – and this demonstrated to us that her motivation was client satisfaction over the commission. She takes the time to answer all questions or concerns no matter the time or day of the week. When we had communication issues with the escrow company, she was on top of it even on a holiday weekend! During our time with Trina, the housing market was very competitive – and still is. After over two months of visiting houses with her and getting several of our offers declined, we were sure we’d have to revisit the search at a later time. Trina reassured us that we would find something, and we did! Not once did Trina ever make us feel like we were wasting her time, she made sure the house checked all of our boxes, and always reminded us not to settle. We always felt like she was in our corner and had our best interests at heart, because of that we will always recommend her to friends and family!

Kelsey Laney

I can't recommend Trina enough when buying a home! Not only is she extremely professional, she will fight for you and represent you when you're buying your home. She has helped us buy two homes now in the past 10 years and I will definitely use Trina for any other future real estate needs!

Janae D.

I WAS a first time home buyer and was lucky enough to connect with Trina Rufo. I have heard of her as she helped a couple of my coworkers find their first or forever homes with her. With this competitive market, she helped me get my first condo with my first and only offer. I know on average buyers make several offers on several places. But I was fortunate enough, with Trina’s guidance, to make this process seamless with just one offer on the home I immediately fell in love with. The biggest takeaway while working with Trina is her knowledge, her connections, and experience. She knew people within the Long Beach area that can fix and address any of my requests or concerns. She is your biggest support and advocate. And you’re relationship with Trina does not end, even after closing! Things always come up in regards to your home once you move in. And she’s always quick to respond and guide you to the help/assistance you need. She is incredibly thoughtful and always looking out for your best interest. Lucky to have worked with her and would confidently refer her to any of my friends and family. Trina, if you’re reading this, thank you so much for everything!

Janet Lee

All I can say is…LOOK NO FURTHER! Trina Rufo is incredible!! She helped my husband and I purchase our first home. We got into the market during a time when the competition was beyond fierce and while the pandemic was still raging. During my first phone call to Trina she immediately started explaining what the market was like and what we could expect during the process. She spent a considerable amount of time answering my questions before we even decided to hire her. Our journey was long and had some big ups and downs. Trina was there to help us through it all. She is very invested in each of her clients and treats you like you are the most important client she has. She is always available to answer questions and is extremely responsive. She will not leave you hanging for days and more often than not routinely answers texts, emails, and phone calls within minutes (or seconds). She works tirelessly and was available at any hour (because sometimes our negotiations went late) and on every day of the week…even while she was on vacation. She never pressured us into purchasing something that was not right for us and took a lot of time to help us find a place that fit our family perfectly. She is HONEST and has INTEGRITY in a profession that seems to breed dishonesty. She has a wonderful reputation amongst her colleagues and maintains relationships with other realtors that are invaluable when it comes time to put in an offer on a property. It gives Trina great joy to assist others in finding their dream home. She loves what she does, and it shows. I would recommend Trina to anyone. Trina will always hold a special place in our hearts and will be the first person we call if we ever decide to move. Thank you Trina!!

Heidi W

Trina assisted us in 2020 with purchasing a home in the California Heights neighborhood of Long Beach. We selected Trina as our agent because of her intimate knowledge of the Cal Heights/Bixby Knolls area and her responsiveness and we were not disappointed! Trina treats you like you are her only client, and was always available to chat or answer a question. We also appreciated that she was low pressure as we were walking through homes, but was ready to jump in when we decided we wanted to make an offer. She was incredibly helpful from start to finish and we will not hesitate to recommend her to friends in the area.

Laura V

Trina was a tremendous help as I sold a condo in Signal Hill while living in the DC area, 3,000 miles away. Always responsive, she provided great advice and got me top dollar for the property, as well as managed some capricious buyers and their idiosyncrasies. She also plugged me into the right vendors locally to refurb the condo to increase value, and troubleshot issues with them as well. She even stayed plugged in on her vacation as issues arose with the sale, ensuring timely closure. Her use of DocuSign even more than five years ago was a big plus and a time saver for us both in the paperwork (or not!) process, especially across the country.

Greg R

We were more than completely satisfied with Trina's market knowledge, communications, and assistance in selling our property. She is a consummate professional who expertly blends professionalism and "heart." We would recommend her without reservation.

Patricia Frank

I was in the process of looking for a Long Beach condo for my daughter and happened to visit an Open House being held by Trina this past August. It was a very desirable condo property in Bixby Knolls and I can honestly say that without Trina's expertise and commitment to completing the sale I may? not have been able to make the purchase. Several unexpected issues did arise (as often happens in real estate) but Trina was more than capable of assisting us and the sellers in resolving them and making sure the deal went thru. I can highly recommend her for she is a true professional in every sense combining honesty, integrity, knowledge, and conviction necessary in making your real estate dreams a reality. And my daughter is ecstatic with her new condo which makes me very very happy!!!

Maceo F

You won't find a better agent than Trina Rufo. Trina helped us sell our house in Long Beach and subsequently buy our current home. She was absolutely fantastic. She sold our house in a week. We had 15 great offers. Which actually was a little overwhelming but Trina helped us wade through all of them and pick the buyers that would result in the smoothest transaction and closing. Trina is dedicated, professional, and full of resources. She even helped us with little things like finding a handyman when we were preparing our house for sale. She was just as great when it came to representing us as buyers and landed us our "forever home" in a very competitive market. Trina will definitely go the extra mile for you.

Elaine O

As first time home buyers, Trina was the best agent we could ask for. She was available and responsive at all hours of the day, and helped guide us through this very complicated and harrowing process. She is trustworthy and honest and very knowledgeable about the entire home buying/selling process and expertly familiar with the South Bay area. I would recommend her to friends and family and will ask for her help again if we ever decide to go through this process again. Thanks Trina! We couldn't have done it without you!

Daniel K

5 Days! Trina sold our house in 5 days. She had to put up a sold sign on the house after the 1st open house just to stop people from coming to look at it. My wife and I were worried about the price that she recommended but she seemed confident in what she was talking about so we decided to try. everything she said would happen did and we were able to sell the house for more than what we original expected to get and closed super smooth and super quick

J. Buffum