Pasadena · San Gabriel Valley

About Sidney Manzo

Helping you open and close doors.

Sidney Manzo has been in real estate since 1990 and has lived in Pasadena since 1976. He advises homeowners across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley in English or Spanish, with calm, unhurried guidance and no pressure. He is with RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193. Begin with a free home-value review.

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Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914 · RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award

Sidney Manzo, real estate agent in Pasadena, early in his career — 1992

1990In real estate since
1976Pasadena resident since
155+Closed sales on record
Hall of FameRE/MAX award
EN · ESEnglish and Spanish

Why sellers call

Advice first. The decision stays yours.

Sidney entered real estate in 1990. He began at Century 21 Art Del Rey in Arcadia, then joined Jim Dickson Realtors in Pasadena, where he worked with and learned from his mentor and broker, James (Jim) Herbert Dickson (1931–1998).

Jim was a man of faith and strong ethics, and his example shaped Sidney's moral and business principles. The lesson Sidney carries from him is simple: a real estate professional should educate, advise and guide clients, not pressure them into decisions.

Selling a home is one of life's most important financial and personal decisions. It deserves patience, plain information and honest guidance, so that the choice you make is the one that is right for you, not simply the one that produces a sale.

Jim passed away in 1998. Sidney still considers it a privilege to carry his standards forward in every client relationship.

“Never make a client do what you want. Always do what's best for the client.”

James (Jim) Herbert Dickson (1931–1998), Sidney's mentor

“My commitment is straightforward: your interests come first.”

Sidney Manzo

How Sidney works

Four calm steps, at your pace.

Every sale is different, but the rhythm stays the same: listen, look closely, plan together, then see it through.

Listen
A first conversation about your goals, your timing and the house itself. Ask anything. For sellers, there is nothing to sign.
Review the property
A property-specific home-value review that reads your home and its relevant comparable sales. It is advisory, for planning and discussion. It is not an appraisal and not a promised sale price.
Plan together
Preparation, timing and each option in front of you, explained plainly so you can decide with confidence. The seller guides cover every stage in more depth.
See it through
If you decide to sell, a written listing agreement comes first. From there Sidney stays with you through showings, offers, escrow and closing week.

Bilingual service

In English o en español.

Sidney is fluent in English and Spanish and works with clients in either language. Speaking Spanish has never meant limiting his service to one community. It means more people can understand their options, ask questions comfortably and make informed decisions.

He has always believed in serving everyone equally, regardless of background, language or circumstances.

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Where Sidney works

Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

Sidney works with home sellers across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, and takes selected greater Los Angeles work when the property calls for it. Each city has its own guide.

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More on selling a home in the San Gabriel Valley, listing services, probate sales, inherited homes and as-is sales.

Craftsman home on a tree-lined Pasadena street at dusk

A quiet office study with a desk, a lamp and papers laid out for a conversation

What to expect

Your first conversation with Sidney.

He listens first. Your goals, your timing and what you already know about the house.
Your questions, answered plainly. About preparation, timing, the process and what each choice would mean for you.
Your options, laid out. Including what a property-specific home-value review would look at, if you want one.
No pressure. You decide whether, and when, to take a next step.

If you are selling

There is nothing to sign at a first conversation. A conversation, a form or a booked call does not list your home or create an agency relationship. A listing is created only by the applicable written agreement.

If you are buying

The only thing signed at a first conversation is a buyer-broker agreement, and it applies to buyers only. Sidney explains it before you decide.

Questions

Questions about Sidney

Who is Sidney Manzo?

Sidney Manzo is a real estate agent licensed in California, CA DRE #01108914, with RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193. He has been in real estate since 1990 and has lived in Pasadena since 1976. He works with sellers and buyers across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, in English or Spanish.

Which brokerage is Sidney Manzo with?

Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, is with RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193. His office is at 650 Sierra Madre Villa Avenue #202, Pasadena, CA 91107.

What areas does Sidney Manzo serve?

Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, including San Marino, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Monterey Park, Temple City and Rosemead. Selected greater Los Angeles work is taken when the property calls for it. Each city has its own guide on this site.

Does Sidney Manzo work in Spanish?

Yes. Sidney is fluent in English and Spanish and works with clients in either language. The Spanish-language site is ayudaparavendercasa.vercel.app.

What happens at a first conversation with Sidney?

Sidney listens to your goals and timing, answers your questions and explains your options. For sellers, there is nothing to sign at a first conversation. For buyers, the only thing signed at a first conversation is a buyer-broker agreement, and Sidney explains it before you decide.

Does a home-value review list my home or set its price?

No. The review looks at your individual property and relevant comparable sales. It is advisory, for planning and discussion. It is not an appraisal and not a promised sale price. A form, a booked conversation or this page does not list a property or create an agency relationship. A listing is created only by the applicable written agreement.

Does Sidney work with inherited or probate-related properties?

Yes. Sidney provides real estate services for inherited-property sales and probate-related transactions after authority to convey is established. Who may sign, whether a court process applies and how title is held are legal and title questions. Sidney is not an attorney or tax adviser; a California attorney directs the legal file.

Credentials

Credentials and brokerage

License: Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914
Brokerage: RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193
Office: 650 Sierra Madre Villa Avenue #202, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 296-2900
Recognition: RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award
Memberships: Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and California Association of REALTORS®
Languages: English and Spanish
Since: In real estate since 1990

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Begin

Start with your home.

If you are considering a sale, begin with a free home-value review or a conversation with Sidney. A review is not an appraisal, and an inquiry does not list your home. You decide whether to proceed.