Transforming Ideas Into Homes
For 26 years, Saba Katto has been a driving force in Oakland County real estate, as well as in Macomb County, building a reputation grounded in expertise and dedication. As the broker of Realty Solutions of Michigan, Inc., she has built her success on a genuine passion for transforming her clients’ visions into reality.
Before real estate, Saba spent eight years in the automotive sector, working her way up from accounting to purchasing, then to sales and project management. After resigning from that career during a challenging period both professionally and personally, her sister and brother-in-law invited her to join them as a buyer’s agent in early 2000. Saba quickly discovered that she loved the work and excelled at it, eventually launching her own brokerage in 2009 and building a thriving independent practice.
Over the past two decades, Saba has earned widespread recognition within the industry. She has been ranked in the top 5% by Hour Detroit magazine every year since 2008, with multiple placements in both the top 500 and top 100. Her achievements also include the Platinum Award for Salesperson of the Year from the Home Builders Association (HBA) and being named Top Agent at RE/MAX New Trend in 2008 and 2009. Beyond these honors, Saba demonstrated adaptability and resilience during the 2008 market crash, pivoting her practice to support clients through short sales and loan modifications during times of financial hardship through 2014.
Although Saba works primarily as a solo agent with the support of an assistant, she recently added an agent to help handle showings and open houses. Her business approach ensures that clients receive the same level of care and expertise she has honed over the years in the field.
Saba’s honesty and persistence have earned her repeat business and referrals — clear markers of the trust that drives long-term success in real estate. When challenges arise — such as securing the right lot in a competitive market — she responds with transparency, strategic action, and negotiation, keeping her clients informed throughout the process.
While Saba’s passion for people has remained constant, her interest in luxury new construction has grown steadily over time. “I sell something that does not exist, and I love the process and accomplishment of seeing my clients’ dream vision come to reality,” she explained.
When she looks to the future, Saba has no plans to step away from real estate. She is even actively developing a program that will assist other agents with breaking into the luxury high-end market, helping them understand and create an opportunity for both them and Sapphire Luxury Homes an award-winning builder. Through the program, Saba aims to provide solutions for clients seeking custom homes in the $3 to $10 million range. Her vision is to become the first call when nothing on the market meets a client’s needs, transforming tear-down opportunities and vacant lots into dream properties.
For newer agents, Saba reminds them to work hard, don’t give up, and listen carefully to the clients. “Learn their needs, keep searching until you find the right fit, and remember that success comes from genuinely caring and being honest at all times,” she said. “The business is challenging, but passion and perseverance create the foundation for lasting achievement.”
Whether she’s navigating market downturns or celebrating a family’s move into a custom-built home, Saba brings the same commitment to service and integrity. At every stage, she remains focused on creating meaningful outcomes — both for the clients she serves and the communities she helps shape.
