Hi, I’m May Kunka. I’m here to be your number one reference for all things real estate.
I'm a REALTOR® with Compass, and I've proudly served Pasadena, Monterey Park, Alhambra, and communities throughout the San Gabriel Valley since 2007. Over the course of my career, I've helped clients successfully navigate more than 250 real estate transactions, averaging 15 to 20 sales each year. Whether I'm representing a first time buyer, marketing a luxury home, or helping a family through a complex sale, my focus is always the same: providing knowledgeable guidance, clear communication, and exceptional results.
As a Senior Real Estate Specialist and Certified Trust & Probate Specialist (DRE#01782069), I have extensive experience with downsizing, trust and probate sales, 1031 exchanges, relocation, investment properties, and traditional home sales. I'm also a RealTrends Verified Luxury Expert and Relocation Specialist, allowing me to serve clients across a wide range of price points and situations with confidence.
I believe every client deserves a personalized approach because no two transactions are ever the same. My business is built on honesty, strong negotiation, local market expertise, and putting my clients' goals first. I'm honored to have earned more than 100 Zillow reviews, over 70 Google reviews, and dozens of Yelp reviews from clients who have trusted me to guide them through one of life's biggest financial decisions. If you're thinking about buying or selling in Pasadena, Monterey Park, or anywhere in the San Gabriel Valley, I'd love the opportunity to help you achieve your real estate goals.
What Do I Bring to the Table?
A Professional, Born and Raised in the Greater LA Area.
“I am a first time home buyer and May helped me understand the process from start to finish. She was responsive, informative and made sure I felt comfortable before moving forward to the next step…”
— J. Nishida (2020)
Where I Started…
As far back as I can remember, I've had a deep love and appreciation for the quality, build, and characteristics of a home - not only for the shelter it provides, but the dream and accomplishment it represents. My father is a builder. The home I grew up in, which my father still lives in today, was built from the ground up. The process from start to finish has always fascinated me.
A Chinese-American born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles, I attended Abraham Lincoln High School and then LeCordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts. Upon graduation, I was blessed with the opportunity to work under some of the best chefs in the industry. The culinary field taught me some of the most valuable traits and attributes that I now apply towards my real estate career. Hard work, dedication, and passion for the quality of work I do for my clients always ignites inspiration and creativity in times of challenge.
In early 2007, I felt the pull to return to my first love of real estate and studied to obtain my license. A firm believer in the power of education, I also returned to school to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration and Accounting in 2013 from Cal Poly Pomona.
As a full-time Realtor, I love having the opportunity to help someone find a place to call home. I genuinely believe owning a home is one of the best investments you can make, and I enjoy educating my clients about the purchase and sale of property as a long-term investment.
When I’m not helping clients buy and sell real estate, you’ll find me camping or traveling with my husband Nick and our 2 beloved rescue dogs, Clark and Bruce, cooking or woodworking.