Kate Paulino

A lifelong resident of Orange County, Kate’s professionalism, exceptional client service and expertise in the local luxury markets have earned her the trust of families and professionals looking to buy and sell their homes in Newport Beach and Coastal Orange County.  Kate graduated from Mater Dei High School and the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Social Ecology and success as a Division 1 athlete. The same dedication and drive that led to her academic and athletic accomplishments remains evident in her work ethic today. 

Kate loves what she does and is ever aware of the paramount responsibility she carries for each client when helping them buy or sell one of their largest assets, their home. Kate is skilled in her ability to source off-market properties and prides herself on her integrity and discretion when working on confidential and sensitive transactions. Kate’s results-driven strategies, unmatched level of service and genuine personal approach have led to her longstanding relationships with clients and their referrals to neighbors, friends and family. 

Kate, her husband and their kids reside in Corona del Mar and are active members of the community. She was recently recognized as a Newport Beach Foundation Distinguished Citizen. When she isn't working you can find her riding bikes to the beach with her family, enjoying a work out class or dining at one of our many local restaurants. 

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★★★★★
"Kate was so great to work with. She was incredibly determined, organized, and caring through each and every step of our search— ensuring my husband and I found the perfect home. Kate’s attention to detail and knowledge of the market gave my family a level of trust and peace of mind that we hadn’t expected to have during a home buying experience. I couldn’t imagine ever buying a house through another agent. Thank you, Kate! " - The Wallach Family

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"Kate is an incredible agent to work with! We are so lucky she represented us while buying our first home. Kate is patient, caring and thorough. As first-time home buyers we had so many questions, and Kate was always there with answers. She navigated us through a seller-friendly market and helped us find our first home. While there were multiple offers on our home, Kate's experience and knowledge of the market allowed us to present a competitive offer and counter-offer that was eventually accepted by the seller. Kate's thoughtfulness and attention to detail put us at ease during the escrow process. We appreciate her hard work, and the kindness she showed us throughout the home buying process. We cannot recommend Kate enough- she is truly the best! "- Danielle and Konnor A.

★★★★★
"Kate is professional, courteous and went above and beyond in helping us find our home. We had been searching for a home for quite some time with no luck prior to dealing with Kate. She changed everything for us- she helped find us the perfect home. There were multiple offers on the table and she made it happen for us. Escrow went smoothly! We could not have done it without Kate. She is the best realtor we have ever dealt with. I highly recommend her and cannot say enough great things about her. " - The Good Family

★★★★★
" My husband and I absolutely loved working with Kate and her team to find our first home! Not only is she one of the kindest people we've ever met, Kate is also professional, trustworthy and reliable. She worked diligently to find us the perfect home for our growing family. Her responsiveness and attention to detail put us at ease through the entire process, and we felt truly valued as her clients. We strongly recommend Kate without any reservation! "- The Bosch Family

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"Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with and made navigating the home-buying process in this rough market so much easier. I could rely on her to answer any and all questions thoughtfully, thoroughly, and promptly. Her persistence and professionalism foster excellent relationships with all parties involved. She truly felt like a partner through it all and I can't recommend her enough." - Jon R.