Three Years at #1
A Triumph of Service, Partnership, and Heart
There are moments in the life of a company when recognition becomes something more than an award; it becomes a mirror. When we learned that the readers of Pasadena Weekly had named Keller Williams Realty Pasadena the #1 Brokerage in Pasadena for the third consecutive year, we saw in that mirror not a trophy, but the reflection of the people who built this achievement day by day, client by client, and act of service by act of service.
And make no mistake: those people are our Realtors.
Their excellence is not theoretical. It is lived in the hallways of our office and in the hallways of the homes they help families walk into for the first time. It is in the quiet hours spent reviewing contracts long after the world has gone to bed, in the courage it takes to call a client with clarity on a difficult decision, and in the unwavering belief that trust is the most valuable currency in real estate. Our Realtors carry that belief like a compass. Their work is rooted in strategy, empathy, professionalism, and heart—is the true engine of this honor.
Across every corner of this city, from starter homes tucked in tree-lined neighborhoods to historic estates with generational significance, they deliver something rare: service shaped by humanity. They guide first-time buyers with kindness, help families transition into new chapters with dignity, and steward the dreams of long-time clients who trust nobody else to protect what matters most. And in the worlds of commercial and luxury real estate, where complexity often overshadows connection, our Realtors in those divisions prove daily that expertise and grace can coexist beautifully. Pasadena’s investors, business owners, and luxury sellers know exactly why this brokerage stands at the top—they have worked with the people who make it so.
“Our Realtors’ work is rooted in strategy, empathy, professionalism, and heart. That is the true engine of this honor.”
- Ken Parsons
For 21 years, Keller Williams Pasadena has grown alongside this community. We have celebrated its victories, weathered its challenges, and walked with families through the personal, vulnerable, life-changing decisions that shape futures. And through all those years, one truth has remained constant: a brokerage is only as strong as the people who stand behind its name.
The people standing behind ours are exceptional.
Pasadena, thank you for voting us #1 once more. But more importantly, thank you for seeing what we see every day: the devotion, grit, character, and brilliance of our Realtors; the quiet heroism of our partners; the trust of a community that believes in us as deeply as we believe in it.
Extraordinary Realtors require an extraordinary ecosystem, and we have always believed that collaboration is our greatest advantage. A KW Realty Pasadena transaction is never just one person at work. It is a constellation, an alignment of talent, precision, and purpose that surrounds the client with invisible support. That constellation includes the escrow officers who steady the process when nerves run high, the lenders who ensure families can move forward with confidence, the stagers who transform spaces with an artist’s intuition, and the restoration experts, title professionals, warranty partners, inspectors, and home-service specialists who solve problems before a client ever feels them.
At the center of so many of our smoothest closings stands Landmark Trust Escrow, guided with quiet mastery by Cathy Rutten, whose calm command and meticulous care have long been a stabilizing force behind our success. We are equally grateful for the partnership of Envoy Mortgage, where Jenny Chipe consistently offers our clients not only thoughtful financing solutions but also a sense of stability, warmth, and possibility at precisely the moments when it is needed most. Surrounding these anchors is an extended family of partners whose dedication enriches every transaction: the artistry and precision brought by Isaac Bliss Tanihaha and Michelle Riady of Chisel & Tool; the steadfast reliability of Eric Stansell and Joel Porres from Cut N’ Dry Restoration; the consistent excellence of Deanna Scortino at Cutco; the beautifully staged environments crafted by Grace Maroon of Elite Home Staging; the unwavering support of Sandi Franco at First American Home Warranty and Angie Tang at First American Title; the thoughtful protection offered by Maria Howard of Old Republic Home Protection; the sustainable insight of David Gafafyan at POWUR; the attentive care provided by Brian Parsons, and Matt Peters at ProActive Property Management; and the essential, detail-driven work of Glen Gamut at Property ID, whose precision helps ensure every client’s path forward remains clear, confident, and safe.
Their contributions are not accessories to our service—they are threads in its fabric. Every successful closing reflects their craftsmanship. Every grateful client carries a piece of their work with them.
This is not just a third win. It is a third affirmation. A third reminder that the work of service, real service, always rises.
With profound gratitude, admiration, and pride,
Ken Parsons, Owner/Broker
Gabriel Perez, Team Leader
Keller Williams Realty Pasadena
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