Kathy Manes-Smith

Kathy Manes-Smith

CAR: 01871350
  •   5   (25 reviews)

About Kathy

Dedicated, tenacious and always creative are words Kathy’s clients use to describe her. Kathy’s reputation is to deliver unparalleled service and to exceed expectations. As one of Kathy’s clients explained; "I’ve had Kathy as my Realtor four times within the last five years, and I wouldn’t hesitate to have her assist me again when the time comes to purchase another property. Repeat Realtor speaks for itself!” Armed with a degree in Architectural Interiors from Purdue University, Kathy enjoyed a successful career as a designer before transitioning into a 20-year Business Development and Marketing career for Fortune 500 companies. Now Kathy’s designer’s eye helps her clients ‘see’ a home’s full potential and value that others may have overlooked. Her unusual combination of design experience and strong business acumen is rare to find among real estate agents.

Kathy's reviews

  5  
Kathy has 25 reviewsacross 9 different locations, showing 6.
Review Kathy
about 2 months ago
Excellent ,Communication and Follow thru. Kathy is a Gem

Kathy was incredible to work with. From start to finish she kept the communication flowing. She went out of her way to check with both our HOA and the City for us about a few questions that came up. She ran multiple open houses. She always had our back. Without her help and hard work the entire process could have been very stressful. We know. It was not our first Rodeo. We would highly recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a realtor, that they trust, that goes the extra mile and get results. Thank you again Kathy

3 months ago
Look No Further – Kathy is the Best!

I highly recommend Kathy to anyone looking for an honest and reliable real estate agent. If she is available, hire her; you don't need to look any further. You won't be sorry! Kathy helped us sell our home in 6 days for a great price! She let us know what to expect in advance and kept us updated throughout the process. She is patient, sweet, and smart with great communication skills. Kathy went above and beyond to help us navigate our very demanding homeowners association. Have confidence in hiring Kathy! I wouldn't dream of using any other agent for our future real estate needs. :):):)

9 months ago
Constant Communication

Kathy is a remarkable agent. She was very knowledgeable about the market and took great interest in my property. She had input into the design remodeling to make the house attractive to buyers and sellable. She was professional and honest all along our journey, something I couldn't say about many of the buyers' agents. The current market situation provided MANY challenges, but she got us through them.

over 1 year ago
Kathy Manes-Smith has been incredible !

We recently had the pleasure of working with Kathy Manes-Smith to sell our home in Dove Canyon, in Rancho Santa Margarita, Southern California and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From our first meeting, she demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the local market and provided us with a comprehensive plan to maximize our home's value. Kathy was incredibly responsive, addressing all our questions and concerns promptly. She guided us through the entire process, from preparing our home for sale, recommending us to the people and services in preparing our home for sale and helped us negotiating offers that exceeded our expectations. Her marketing strategy was top-notch, utilizing professional photography and online listings that showcased our home beautifully. What impressed us the most was her dedication to understanding our needs and making the selling process as stress-free as possible. In an often overwhelming market, Kathy provided calm reassurance and expert advice. Thanks to Kathy’s hard work and expertise, we sold our home quickly and at a fantastic price. We highly recommend Kathy Manes-Smith to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Southern California!

over 1 year ago
Outstanding Agent for many reasons

Kathy is a very knowledgeable agent. She gracefully walks you through each step. She is efficient, follows through and anticipates your needs. With her guidance we got top dollar for our unit and happily put the sold sign up. I would highly recommend her.

over 1 year ago
Kathy has been fabulous once again

We utilized Kathy when buying our home and then recently again to sell it. She went beyond our expectations!!! Kathy is knowledgeable, kind, professional and We would highly recommend her for buying and selling your Homes ‘

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Kathy's properties

Kathy has sold 3 properties in the last 12 months, showing 3, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMar 27, 2026
$725,000
D/2026 Via Mariposa East
Laguna Woods CA 92637
2
2
Other
Listing courtesy of Coast to Canyon Real Estate and CENTURY 21 Rainbow Realty
SoldJan 22, 2026
$330,000
Q/644 Avenida Sevilla
Laguna Woods CA 92637
2
2
1
Other
Listing courtesy of Coast to Canyon Real Estate and Re/Max Connections
SoldAug 12, 2025
$1,505,000
24411 Kings View
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Coast to Canyon Real Estate and REMAX/PREMIER REALTY
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