John Rupp - International Attorney

Joe/Bruno –Thanks so much for your excellent work on the Bestor property.  We could not have hoped for a better team than the two of you.  The daily visits to Bestor by one or both of you were well beyond the call of duty.  I took substantial solace from the very timely advice you gave provided on each of those occasions.  I liked in particular in that connection your periodic and much needed reminder to consider issues from a seller rather than a buyer perspective.

Laura Whitcoff

I had the privilege and yes, I do mean privilege of working with Joe Cilic and Kevin Kelly , Bruno, and their team. They made the entire process easy & seamless and, honestly, that's pretty miraculous when purchasing a home!
They are incredibly knowledgeable both about the legal process and about
construction. If there ever was a dream team, the Cilic Team is it. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell or both. I couldn't have asked for a better process & outcome and they had to do a lot of hand holding and were always available to respond to a question or provide needed guidance. Thank you, Joe & Kevin & Bruno, and all your folks behind the scenes.

Robbie Freiler

A former neighbor and friend exuberantly recommended Joe Cilic and his Realty group after he helped them sell their mid century modern home. Our friends confidently said that Joe was very experienced and knew what he was doing. They also emphasized that my wife and I should absolutely take his advice seriously and do whatever Joe suggested.
Preparing and selling a home is mind boggling and excessively complex. We asked many questions and had much discussion . Joe’s recommended asking price was on the low end of what we were hoping for, but we followed his advice. Our gorgeous 1950 mid century home sold for WAY over our most aspirational hopes!

Jeff Perea - Managing Director, Conway Mackenzie

Joe has exceeded my expectations in every transaction that he has handled for me.

Michelle Flores - Partner, Akerman LLP

Bruno and Joe are the perfect dynamic duo! Bruno has the patience of a saint. And Joe is the perfect mix of heavy hand (when needed) and a soft, lawyerly touch. They made my dream come true! They worked their magic and sold my existing house so that I could buy my dream house! If you are looking to sell or to buy, Joe and Bruno are your A Team.

Riley Manke - Director at walker & Dunlop

Joe & Bruno recently sold our home and they were fantastic to work with from start to finish. At our listing appointment they provided thoughtful, professional and honest opinions of the upgrades we should consider before listing our home. Once the home was listed they were extremely professional from the photos/marketing stage until the day of closing. Bruno and Joe are two of the most honest, considerate, smart and hard working people I have ever met. Joe’s background in real estate law provides Cilic Group clients with an additional layer of comfort and service. I cannot recommend the Cilic Group enough. I will continue to recommend them to anyone in Los Angeles I know that is looking to buy or sell a home.

Steve Boullianne

My name is Steve, and I reside in San Francisco. Following my father’s passing in 2022, I enlisted Joe Cilic and his team to handle the sale of his house in Playa Del Rey, the beloved home of my childhood and that of my children. Kevin Kelly meticulously organized the house cleanup, furniture sale and removal, necessary repairs, painting, flooring, and all staging details. Kevin’s efforts in preparing the house for sale were extraordinary. The sales materials, including print documents, videos, and the website, were exquisitely crafted, attracting substantial interest.

Despite the geographical distance between SF and LA and my emotional attachment, Joe, Kevin, and their team managed the process with remarkable efficiency. They were attuned to my emotional state, offering exemplary communication and support throughout this transition. Ultimately, Joe and his team sold my father’s house to a grandmother, who would create memories with her children and grandchildren, just as my dad did with us. It was an ideal match, ensuring the home would be cherished as much as our family did.

I am deeply grateful to Joe and his team for making this difficult process seamless and for providing comfort during my emotional journey. As an active real estate buyer and seller in the Bay Area, I sincerely wish Joe and his team operated here. They are, without question, the finest real estate team I have ever encountered.

Ross Walker - Managing partner at hawkins way capital

Bruno and his team were a pleasure to work with for the sale of my Westwood condo.  I was referred through my Stanford network.  The things that stood out the most about Bruno to me were his responsiveness / follow up and attention to detail (going above what is required of an agent).  It was also important to me to engage an energetic and tech / social media savvy agent in today's competitive brokerage environment (which Bruno is).  My condo ended up selling for approximately 10% above asking price after receiving 7 offers the week after the first Sunday open house.  I attribute this to the following: great pricing and comparable sale strategy resulting from Bruno's team researching and knowing the real-time market (constantly changing); taking the time to really understand my HOA in order to be well equipped to answer any concerns (ability to communicate effectively / on the spot was key), and being the "one-stop" / affordable shop for all my interior staging needs (Bruno took the photos, created the electronic floor plan, sourced cosmetic contractors, etc.). 

All in all, as successful an experience as I could ask for.  I now consider Bruno a friend... just a nice, extremely likable guy who, most importantly, truly has your best interest during the entire sale process.  I always felt comfortable and in capable hands.  

Sutton Fannon - Vice President, Sunstrust Banks

Purchase of Home:
​Bruno was a model agent and friend in helping me through the tricky and tiring process of purchasing a home in Los Angeles. My search for the right home took over two years as I lost out on a few properties and my busy work/travel schedule put pauses on my home search. Through out all of the ups   and downs, Bruno was a knowledgeable, patient and great overall agent. It was so reassuring and refreshing to know he wanted what was best for me and my needs no matter the length of time that had passed or circumstances. I would recommend Bruno to anyone needing help buying a home. I will definitely use him for my next purchase and sale.​

Sale of Home:
​Joe and Bruno are the A-Team! Always available and always ready to solve problems or go the extra mile for their clients. They were patient with me when my house search took almost two years and then they exceeded my wildest expectations when they sold my townhouse 5 years later. They have even helped me find the great realtor partners in my new hometown of Houston. They never stop working for their clients!!

Rachel Tenner - CASTING DIRECTOR, EMMY AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Kelly is truly an excellent realtor. Not only is he attentive and hard working, but he is specific. He takes the time to listen to your needs and show you properties that fulfill them.  He does not waste your time and that alone is invaluable.  In addition, his knowledge having worked in the construction business, allows him to walk into the space and see beyond it.  He can give you an idea of what the space can be and an idea of the costs as well.  I cannot express how much I love the changes we put in motion on his suggestions.  Hard working, conscientious and kind- can't beat that.

JEFFREY N. GOLDBERG - LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY GOLDBERG

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter recommending The Cilic Group for your real estate needs. For months, Joe and Bruno worked tirelessly to help us complete a successful short sale of my wife's condominium. The short sale involved a property occupied by a tenant and involved multiple offers and counter -offers from several prospective buyers. In addition to always being available to show the property (and to coordinate showings with the tenant), Joe and Bruno worked closely with both of my wife's lenders throughout the whole process. Despite the expected bumps along the road, they always remained optimistic and were integral to our successful completion of the short sale.

I am very grateful for The Cilic Group's help and recommend them without hesitation. Their dedication, work ethic, knowledge, and experience are assets that any potential purchaser, seller, lessor, or lessee of real estate would be lucky to have at his or her disposal.

RENY MONTESINOS - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT FINTAGE HOUSE

Bruno and Joe were amazing. They took the time to get to know me and learn exactly what I was looking for in purchasing my first home. Given what a huge deal it is to buy home...their knowledge and skills made this experience seamless and very comfortable for me.

KYTE FENG - MANAGER, ADVISORY M&A AT PWC

​​Buying a new house or condo is a stressful process. We all have budget limitations but its in the interest of every buyer to get the most for his/her money. Its common to encounter a situation where your offer is lower than competing offers but you still want to give it a chance. I was in this exact situation recently and with Bruno's experience and strategic insights, he was able to construct my offer and make it look more appealing using his creativity and adding the 'human touch.' The sellers accepted my offer. 

Many view purchasing real estate as purely transactional but I will tell you from experience that having the right agent/broker matters. Working with someone like Bruno can help propel you into a home you would otherwise not be able to afford. Bruno was a pleasure to work with: courteous, professional, hard-working, and skilled at his trade. I recommend him and would, without a doubt, work with him again on future transactions.

STEVEN K. - INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST AT CITI

As a first-time buyer and working professional, I could not have asked for a better agent than Bruno. He was excellent throughout the entire process from the initial selection until the close of escrow and thereafter. It was very helpful to have someone that could effectively wear so many hats, including researching various topics and being resourceful, acting as an adviser by providing unbiased feedback and his personal opinion when needed, being very tough on negotiations while making sure the deal continues to move forward, representing me on various occasions and handling a lot of the leg work and minutiae associated with a real estate transaction. This was all exceptionally helpful given my busy schedule. The process can be a very emotional one, and Bruno did an excellent job of helping me focus on the important items, pushing where we needed and meeting in the middle on less crucial issues. His extensive experience really shows. He is very connected and had multiple vendors for me to choose from at any given point, which was very useful given this was my first time purchasing a property. Most importantly, Bruno was always very attentive and communicative, and I always felt as if he had my best interests in mind. 

RACHEL & EBENEZER JOHNSON - DRS JOHNSON DDS

We owe our real estate success story to Bruno! We live in a suburb 60 miles east of Westwood. We began exploring housing options after our son was admitted into grad school at UCLA. We had the choice of renting an expensive apartment or investing in a condo. We decided to do the latter and, fortunately, were introduced to Bruno. Bruno is a patient young man who took the time to understand our taste. He searched relentlessly for the right property and would often spare us fruitless trips to the city by visiting condos for us. In the span of four months, he managed to secure and close a deal on a beautiful penthouse suite at well below the asking price! Bruno always made himself available via phone, text or email. He was always punctual and has a wonderful personality! We recommend him highly and are sure his other clients do as well.

Shahram Sheybany

Bruno and Joe were the most professional and helpful agents I have ever dealt with. Their patience and understanding of our needs resulted in a fantastic deal both in selling our old home and purchasing our new house. I would definitely recommend them to any and everyone.

SUSAN A RODRIGUEZ - FOUNDER,  LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN A. RODRIGUEZ, APC
& LISA BLUM, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

We were very happy working with Bruno, and would definitely  recommend him to friends and family.  We were first-time (in LA) home buyers and he walked us through the process with clarity and great communication and a very pleasant attitude.  He was very patient with us, answered all our questions promptly and thoughtfully.  He was very responsive at all times.  He extensively negotiated on our behalf and maintained a good working relationship with the seller's agent, which facilitated the process.  He also gave us very helpful tips on how to be a successful bidder.  He was instrumental in getting our multiple inspections done, and attended appointments with and for us.  He was fantastic from beginning to end; we appreciate his professionalism and highly recommend him.

​COURTNEY HOWARD - MANAGING PARTNER, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FIRM

I'm happy to recommend Bruno Abisror as a top real estate agent in the Los Angeles area. Bruno was instrumental in making sure that my transaction proceeded quickly, smoothly, and successfully. His customer service is superb - he actively maintained contact with me throughout the process and he proactively anticipated and took care of my needs. I look forward to working with him again. 

DIANE P. DAILEY

Recently, I sold my condominium in West Hollywood. Bruno Abisror was my listing agent! It is with gratitude that I express my extreme satisfaction with his expertise! - and so much more! Bruno expresses a wonderful business acumen regarding real estate, the market itself, and almost an uncanny knowledge of the practical ways to proceed when selling property. In addition, Bruno is extremely reliable, always-on-time for appointments made for property showings; he keeps in constant 'touch' with clients - initiating any updated info, and returning phone calls and/or emails almost immediately. Bruno is also a man of 'character' and distinction. He is friendly, but business-like, expresses a politeness and consideration of everyone involved - both the buyer, seller, and other agents; is willing to be open-minded and listens to any concerns you might have, with a willingness to advise in a non-judgmental way. And, Bruno is patient/empathetic with the many anxieties that can be affiliated with selling a home. Bruno seems innately perceptive about which offers might be best, - not just based merely on the highest financial offer, or 'bid' - but more in-line with seeing through the completion of a sale for the seller as well as the 'right' buyer. Also, as a part of Sotheby's International Realty, the volume of paper-work is accomplished almost effortlessly through on-line document signing, with the ability to carefully review issues related to contingencies/escrow and any other closing requirements. I highly recommend Bruno if you are giving consideration to buying or selling property! You won't be disappointed - that's a promise!

RISHAD DASTUR

As a first-time buyer, my family and I really had no clue of where to or how to start (especially since I'm Australian) and what the important questions I needed answered before putting in a offer or deciding if a home was a good fit for me or not. Before anything, you need to decide whether or not the agent has the best interest at heart for you whether it's as a seller or a buyer.  
 
I found Bruno Abisror after seeing his profile and reviews on Zillow. I called his cell phone and asked him if we could see a specific condo. 
 
I met him at the condo in north Hollywood which my parents and I were interested in and not only did he explain the buying process in expert detail, but he also pointed out things in the condo that were good and bad. Bruno really knows what he’s doing and takes his time to get to know and understand all his clients. He doesn't push or force you to buy the first property you see.  
 
When purchasing your first home you really want the realtor to be consistent and reachable. He would let me know if he was going to be unreachable for a couple of hours but he always found a way to communicate with me. 
 
I saw over twenty properties with bruno and with every single one we inspected he gave me his honest opinion on the condo and what my chances were of getting the place in a market which such high demand.  
 
I thought that the search wasn't leading me anywhere. The more properties I saw, the more I got discouraged. There was nothing I fell in love with. He kept reassuring me to stay positive and be patient and that the time would come. He was absolutely right. The time did arrive. He found it for me... My first condo! A dream come true! My three-year search came to a close. I wish I reached out to him even earlier. 
 
He helped and guided me through the whole process from beginning to end and even continues to lend his support after the sale has closed. 
 
Bruno is a model professional and an absolute gentleman. I am extremely fortunate to have met him and our family is proud to have him in our lives. I would want nothing less than to continue to build our personal and professional relationship.  
 
When the time comes in the near future for my next step in investing in real estate. He will be the only person i would trust to guide me through the process again.  
 
I highly recommend bruno to everyone. 

Christian Dugauay - Executive producer, MTV

​Buying a house can be a very stressful thing. Thankfully we had Bruno on our side! He helped us stay patient in tough times and always made himself available to talk when we needed advice. Making viewing appointments with him was incredibly easy and he always made the viewing process simple and to the point. We found the perfect place MUCH quicker than we thought we would and we have Bruno to thank for that. 

​It’s easy to get caught up in a bidding war when you like a house. If Bruno hadn’t helped us with our numbers, we would have paid too much for our initial target home. If we had gotten caught up in winning, we never would have found the incredible deal we found with Bruno. It's the perfect house for us and we got it at a great price. We are so incredibly thankful that we had Bruno on our side. He took the time to really understand what we wanted and we couldn’t have ended up in a more perfect place. 
There’s no one I would recommend higher than Bruno if you’re looking for a new house!

AVIVA MYLNOWSKI - Senior Story Producer at Propgate content

I recently just purchased a home with the help of my agent, Bruno Abisror, and I can honestly say this was the best experience of my life! I'm a first time buyer and he made every single step so easy and so exciting. Bruno was available to help me 24/7, and even two months after I purchased the home, he is still answering my questions. He even got me my house UNDER asking price, and in Los Angeles in this current market, that is impossible, but he did it! Bruno is the best. Not only is he my realtor for life he is my good friend for life:)

ELAYNE CILIC - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Buying a home while managing a crazy work schedule was very daunting to me, however, Bruno made it a delightful experience. Bruno was able to work around my busy schedule and went above and beyond to make sure I got the condo of my dreams. He was very patient with me and explained every step of the process along the way. I'm extremely grateful to have Bruno as my real estate agent.

KRIS & LORENA KAMISH - Owner of Overland Car Wash

I needed to lease my townhouse and I hired Sotheby's international Realty and got Bruno Abisror. Bruno was really knowledgeable through the whole process and made everyone involved feel comfortable. It was my first time working with him and I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family. Definitely will work with him in the future. 5 stars in my book. He got me a higher price than originally listed. Thanks Bruno, see you soon.

BEN & MIRANDA HOCHSTEIN 

​My wife and I were really happy to have Bruno by our side through the process of selling our condo in Santa Monica. His strategy netted us an above asking price sale price. When we had some difficulties with the closing process, he kept us calm and made sure the deal got done. Bruno has a laid back attitude that was refreshing from other real estate agents we have encountered. We never felt pressured to sell or accept an offer. He kept us informed of our options, helping us weigh the pros and cons while keeping the stress level down. He also took great photographs of our place that he incorporated on his website, which has a modern and clean feel. Best of all, he always picked up his phone when we called, even late at night!

Domenic Chiodi - Former General Manager of The Standard Hotel in Hollywood

Once I had come to a decision to sell my property in West Hollywood, I began to think of which realtor that I should choose. Although I have many friends that are in the industry I decided to go with a realtor who was fairly new to the market, as far as longevity.  And this is why. I was once in a position of being the General Manager of a well known hotel where Bruno Abisror had been working. I had always admired his professionalism in timeliness, attention to detail, organization, and his ability to anticipate the needs of both his customers and coworkers. And although at the time of my decision to sell it had been years since Bruno and I had worked together, we kept in touch through social media and I was able to see the progress he was making in the real estate market. That's when I decided, that for me, Bruno was the only choice! His integrity, individualization and hands on approach in the way he handled the sale of my property was exactly what I expected-far beyond exceptional! I recommend Bruno Abisror for any real estate needs. He truly is a 'star' in my Hollywood home storyline. Thanks Again a thousand times over Bruno. 

Matthew Feaster & Tony Silva

HGTV lies. Buying a home is not as simple as seeing three homes and sitting in a café while waiting to hear the results. To keep yourself sane you need to have a good quality agent on your side.  Bruno is a knowledgeable agent who understands the system and was able to help us navigate purchasing a home in short sale. He was wise in the process, and even better he knew how to space the information out so that we weren’t overwhelmed. In the end, we wound up getting a great deal and learned a lot in the process

Moe Greenberg

Finding a real estate agent who is willing to go the extra mile for his clients can be a daunting task. What separates Bruno from his colleagues is his willingness to do just that. He offered access to all the best resources available to assist buyers, sellers, renters and property owners achieve their individual real estate objectives. It was also a delight to work with someone as kind as Bruno. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for comprehensive real estate services provided by  a person with vast, up to date local knowledge and  a charm to match.

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