Hi, I’m May Kunka. I’m here to be your number one reference for all things real estate.
May Kunka is a top‑performing REALTOR® with Compass, proudly serving Pasadena, Monterey Park, Alhambra, and the broader San Gabriel Valley since 2007. With more than 250 career transactions and an average of 15–20 sales annually, May has built a reputation for exceptional market knowledge and results across all price points. She is a RealTrends‑verified Luxury Expert and Relocation Specialist, recognized locally as one of the go‑to agents for both high‑end listings and complex purchases.
As a Senior Real Estate Specialist and Certified Trust & Probate Specialist (DRE#01782069), May offers advanced expertise in downsizing, trust and probate transactions, 1031 exchanges, and investment properties—while also excelling at helping first‑time buyers and move‑up sellers. Her profiles on Zillow and FastExpert showcase an extensive and current transaction history, and she has earned more than 100 Zillow reviews, 70+ Google reviews, and dozens more on Yelp, making her one of the most reviewed agents in the area.
Clients turn to May Kunka for her proven track record, in‑depth local insights, and personalized strategies that make every step of buying or selling real estate in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley smooth, rewarding, and profitable.
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.