About Us

Expertise, Understanding, and Experience

“Several years ago I found myself in an unexpected position. Three relatives passed away in a relatively short period of time and left estates with property that needed to be sold. I saw for myself the challenges of navigating the probate and trust processes and the comfort I could bring to those dealing with loss while managing the complexity of settling estates. Since that time I have sought to assist others in similar situations by specializing in probate and trust real estate. I would be honored to assist and guide you through the process.”

Santino Cattaneo, Broker

Santino has been a licensed real estate professional in California since the late 1990’s and became a licensed Broker in 2005. He has supervised both mortgage and real estate firms, which has helped him to acquire a wealth of real estate industry and investment knowledge.

For nearly 25 years, he has represented clients throughout California with a variety of residential and commercial needs. Whether the transactions are residential, commercial, relocation, 1031 tax exchanges, trust properties, raw land or multi-unit developments, Santino works to represent and protect his clients’ best interests. He has experience guiding clients through raw land transactions, and subsequently the subdivision and development processes.

Santino is certified by California Association of Realtors as a Probate and Trust Specialist. He has long sought to build his expertise through consistent continuing education. As a graduate of the Real Estate Institute where he gained the“GRI” designation, Santino thrives on exceeding both his clients’ and colleagues’ professional expectations. Pairing his specialized education with decades of experience with a wide variety of transactions enables him to guide his clients through even the most unique situations with ease and confidence. Santino stands apart as a professional who will expertly guide you through contract negotiations and the due diligence process to protect you and your investments. 

Testimonials

A unique property with untapped value

“Santino was helpful, never pressured, but educated us and guided us through the whole process. He helped us maximize profits for the estate’s heirs by advising on what was necesseray to present the property in the best light. It allowed us to achieve an efficient sale with minimal spending. During a stressful time he helped us to stay calm and the whole process went smoothly. Grateful!”

~GV

60 Years of Family History (and quite a bit of stuff)

“Santino got us $350K over asking. Being the executor for my grandparents’ estate was a daunting task, however Santino helped me every step of the way. He was my rock throughout the process. From preparing the home for sale to researching pricing and strategy, to evaluating offers, negotiating, to resolving issues during escrow Santino was a patient listener, a tireless advocate, creative, and diplomatic. I’ve worked with him twice, both out of area sales, and wouldn’t work with anyone else.”
~CB

A unique property with untapped value

“My father’s house went into probate and I had to manage the liquidation from another state. Santino lifted so much of the stress off of my shoulders. He brought in a cash buyer who was willing to take the property as is, and even helped to manage the cleanup and debris removal. The whole transaction was so easy and satisfying. I’m very pleased he was recommended to me!”

~ MP