The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
43
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 968 Gardena-area agents
$44.3M
closed sales volume
$830K median sale price
98.4%
of list price achieved on sales
area average 99.5%
22%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 25%
Derek Hirano is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01962754) with Keller Williams South Bay in Gardena, CA, with 43 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $830,000 and an average 31 days on market on listings (14 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Gardena than 99% of the 968 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Derek

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Derek Hirano is a real estate agent and experienced broker based in Torrance, CA, who leads the South Bay Real Estate Experts team. He previously worked at Coldwell Banker, finishing 2017 in the Top 5% of Sales Professionals before joining his current brokerage.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client testimonials highlight Derek's excellent customer service, communication skills, and ability to guide clients through complex buying and selling processes. Reviewers consistently praise his professionalism, responsiveness, and extensive local market knowledge, noting that he provides personalized attention and strong negotiation skills.

We don't host reviews yet — when we do, every review will be tied to a verified transaction. Read the originals via the links in the sidebar.

Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

15 2023 19 2024 26 2025 12 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Derek's transactions vs the Gardena market

$634K $830K $1.2M mkt $799K
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Derek represents

72 total closed sides, 2023–2026

42 seller-side (58%) 30 buyer-side (42%) + 1 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
31
14 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
3
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
72
incl. 1 leases

Where Derek sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

#2 of 12 agents
90247
Gardena
Sales10
Median price$693K
DOM vs ZIP median17 vs 16
90503
Torrance
Sales4
Median price$1.5M
90504
Torrance
Sales3
Median price$1.0M
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
90275 Rancho Palos Verdes 2 $899K
90501 Torrance 2 $1.2M
90746 Carson 2 $825K 22
90230 Culver City 2 $920K
90248 Gardena 2 $875K
90732 San Pedro 1 $780K
90254 Hermosa Beach 1 $1.3M
90277 Redondo Beach 1 $1.5M
90007 Los Angeles 1 $1.1M

Questions to ask Derek in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your listings average 31 days on market vs the 17-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  2. Your typical sale is $830K — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  3. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Gardena agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Derek Hirano 43 $830K 31 98.4% 22%
Shannon Daniele 15 $830K 38 98.5% 9%
Thomas Okabe 9 $830K 22 100.4% 11%
Natalie Cabrera 16 $829K 48 94.2% 25%
Donna Sugimoto 34 $828K 25 100.6% 4%
Florence Mak 4 $833K 19 98.4% 0%

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Derek Hirano sold?

Derek Hirano has 72 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 43 in the last 24 months (42 representing sellers, 30 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Derek Hirano work in?

Derek Hirano's closed sales have a median price of $830,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $633,750 and $1,220,000.

Is Derek Hirano's license active?

Derek Hirano holds an active California DRE license (#01962754). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Derek Hirano's reviews say?

Client testimonials highlight Derek's excellent customer service, communication skills, and ability to guide clients through complex buying and selling processes. Reviewers consistently praise his professionalism, responsiveness, and extensive local market knowledge, noting that he provides personalized attention and strong negotiation skills.

Derek HiranoKeller Williams South Bay · Gardena, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Derek's career may predate it