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Suzy Frank |
310.396.2600 •
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 Anyone who has met Suzy Frank
knows she lights up a room with her energy, charisma and her infectious spirit.
In addition to being an exceptionally warm and generous person, Suzy is one of
the sharpest minds in the business of real estate. She’s unstoppable and her
no-nonsense communication and keen business sense are a powerful combination.
Suzy’s background in the music industry and promotion has given her the edge
when it comes to the vital importance of promoting, advertising and
company branding and Suzy brings an
inspired,
creative edge to these elements of the real estate business.
Suzy
Frank
is a 20 year veteran in real estate and a top-selling agent of Venice
residential and commercial real estate. Before starting Abbot Kinney Real Estate
Suzy worked at several other large companies and enjoyed consistently being
awarded top producer at the end of each year. After lots of encouragement by her
clients as well as her peers she opened Abbot Kinney Real Estate with the goal
in mind of giving unparalleled personalized service from a boutique agency. Suzy
owes her success in large part to her emphasis on personal touch and expert
service. When she started the company she had 17 properties of her own in
escrow! Now she has twenty seasoned agents working together to create a unique
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Betsy Goldman |
310.392.1014 •
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 A resident of Venice since 1980 and a
realtor since 1989 Betsy is one of Venice’s most
recognizable faces.
Her unprecedented involvement in the
Venice community gives Betsy a thorough knowledge of the socio-political
influences shaping each neighborhood’s future which is vital to her clients.
Betsy's extensive marketing background from years of experience in the New York
and Los Angeles garment industries is an invaluable asset when dealing with
Venice's diverse neighborhoods, each with a distinct personality, which Betsy
knows intimately.
Highly respected in the real estate
industry, Betsy excels at perseverance and determination both of which translate
to strong negotiation skills and successfully closed transactions for her
clients.
Betsy has served on a variety of
Venice-related boards and committees too numerous to mention here, but you can
read more about her at her website:
www.BetsySellsVenice.com |
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Brett Freeman |
310.435.6266 •
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 Brett
has been a successful Westside real estate agent for over 10 years.
He has earned numerous accolades including top agent of the month
over a dozen times as well as Top Producer of 2006 for his entire
office. Brett has handled all types of real estate transactions from
small to large. His goal is to provide his clients with excellent
service by negotiating the best possible price while limiting his
clients' liabilities throughout the transaction and beyond. When not
working, he can be found sailing in Santa Monica Bay or spending
time with his family. |
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Brian Maser |
310.795.8010 •
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 With over 10 years of
real estate experience, Brian Maser is one of the leading listing agents on the
Westside. His specialty is representing sellers condos, 2-4 unit income properties
and single-family homes in the Venice, Santa Monica and Palms-Mar Vista areas.
Prior to becoming a
real estate agent, Brian founded and developed Maser Enterprises Inc., a
multi-faceted real estate foreclosure, bankruptcy, lending and technology agency
in Los Angeles with more than $100 million of real estate investment capital
from high net-worth individuals. His broad-based experience buying, selling and
managing distressed properties enables him to maneuver through many unique
issues that may arise during any sale or purchase.
Brian is praised by
his clients for selling their properties for the highest value in the shortest
period of time. He has spent many years on the Westside becoming an expert in
current market values, managing smart and strategic marketing campaigns for each
property he sells and providing unmatched service. "If my clients win, then I
win. Providing options and making my clients feel secure with their real estate
decisions assures a successful, long-term relationship." He believes good karma
goes a long way.
Brian is originally
from Miami, Florida and moved to Venice, CA in 1999. He is a true entrepreneur,
with a creative flare for innovation, economics and communication. Brian has
also helped raise millions of dollars for technology start-ups in Los Angeles,
working with and through the Tech Coast Angels and other well-known venture
capital firms. Brian lives in Marina del Rey with his wife Cindy and son Colby.
He also plays a wide variety of musical instruments and in his spare time can be
found surfing at the Venice Pier or the Venice Breakwater. |
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Charley Brown |
310.396.2600 •
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Charley
Brown moved to Venice from the Hollywood Hills in 1992 after
retiring from the music industry. Like many people at AKRE, Charley
has lived many lives and is a little unconventional. But don’t let
that fool you, he’s a SOB (Son Of a Builder) and skilled negotiator
who knows real estate and the beach. So, if you need a little help
finding a place or selling the one you have, give him a call. You’ll
laugh all the way to the…
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Clark Aliano |
310.396.2600 •
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Clark
Aliano has been in the mortgage industry since 1988. His commitment to
service continues to produce referrals from past clients as well as
local Realtors. His creativity and product knowledge allows him to find
solutions to the most complex financing situations. His strengths
include creative problem solving; finding value for clients; cultivating
strong working relationships with internal and external service
providers; mortgage planning; debt management, and credit restoration.
Specializing in Jumbo loans ($729,750 to $25,000,000) from Westlake
Village, Lake Sherwood, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Venice, Santa Monica,
Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood, San Francisco to all other high
end areas throughout California. Many of his past clients began with him
as First Time Homebuyers. Clark has a passion for assisting clients with
obtaining their dream of homeownership. FHA programs are available for
as little as 3.500% in down payment, up to $729,750 in Loan Amount
(depending on County of property location).
Mortgage Advisor
Direct
Lender
971 S.
Westlake Boulevard, Suite 101, Westlake Village, CA 91361
1422 Abbot Kinney
Boulevard, Venice CA 90291
Phone:
800.363.5600 (Ext 101) - Cell: 310.430.0486 - Fax: 866.796.7772
CA DRE License # 00980787 -
NMLS # 252422
Website:
www.TheAlianoGroup.com
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Drew Glickman |
310.396.2600 •
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 Born in Michigan, raised in the San Fernando Valley, for the last 15 years, Drew
has lived, played, and raised a family in and around Venice, California. After
building two successful digital photography and post-production companies and
partnering up to create Beacon (an Asian Cafe), L.A.'s hottest new restaurant,
Drew has now taken his entrepreneurial spirit to the world of real estate. “I
enjoy the feeling of helping people find their perfect home and of helping
investors find their greatest rate of return.” |
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Janet L. Jung |
310.720.4165 •
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 Janet
is a 3rd generation Venice native who knows the Westside like the back of her
hand. She lives and works in Venice and has represented both sellers and buyers
from pacific palisades to Palos Verdes Peninsula.
She began selling
real estate in 1999, after working full time with a national escrow/title
company in pacific palisades. Her knowledge of the massive paperwork issued to
both sellers and buyers today is unbeatable and her caring upbeat attitude is
unstoppable.
With her patience
and understanding, she is truly a "people" person. "every transaction is
different in this business, no one is ever alike. As a realtor, i wear a lot of
different hats. Sometimes it is psychologist, sometimes it is an estate seller
and cleaning crew, but always for sellers, it is to bring top dollar and for
buyers, it is to find the best home at the best price.
My favorite thing
is to present my sellers with the proceeds and for buyers is to hand them their
keys and watch the equity grow, year after year.
I also handle a lot
of local leases for my out of area owners".
www.JanetJung.com |
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Jonelle Burke |
310.396.2600 •
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 When company
founder, Suzy Frank decided to open her own real estate firm, she chose long
time family friend, Jonelle Burke as her Office Manager/Administrator.
Jonelle, literally plugged the first network phone into the wall of Abbot Kinney
Real Estate on July 13, 2003 and has never looked back. After a 17 year career
in the music industry, she found her niche at Abbot Kinney Real Estate, loving
her job as a professional real estate agent. She specializes in the Westside,
Culver City, Beverly Hills and Hollywood areas of Los Angeles, working with
Buyers and Sellers, Leasing properties long-term and short-term as well as
working with savvy investors looking to develop real estate portfolios. In
addition to knowing her market here on the Westside, Jonelle has facilitated
some great investment opportunities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties as
well as all of the Desert Communities. She is professionally affiliated with
The Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Board of Realtors, The California Board of
Realtors, The National Association of Realtors, The Multiple Listing Service as
well as serves on The Steering Committee as Co -Chair for Santa Monica High
School Grad Nite. |
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Lori LeBoy |
310.418.9081 •
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 Lori
LeBoy began her career in real estate buying and selling properties
for personal investment. After building a portfolio of income
properties in Venice, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside
Counties, Lori moved on to property development. She built a
stunning architectural single family residence in Venice and a home,
off the grid, in Joshua Tree that is a model for an additional forty
residences. As her projects have often required funding, Lori has
worked very closely with lending institutions and has a
multi-faceted understanding of lending options and requirements;
last year she assisted several clients with obtaining loan
modifications.
Having spent many years in
advertising and graphic design she has the necessary skills to
market properties effectively and the ability to visualize a
property’s potential.
“On a personal note, I have
been active in the Venice community for 12 years, speaking at public
forums and writing articles for local publications. My art has been
featured on the Venice Art Walk and I have enjoyed volunteering my
time to teach art to underprivileged children in Venice.
On a professional note, I love
real estate and I love people.
. .I’m a matchmaker at heart.” |
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Mike Riley |
310.396.2600 •
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 Mike
Riley graduated from Michigan State University before relocating to Venice. Mike
brings his marketing savvy to individual sellers by innovating a unique selling
technique to get the most for your property. He specializes in residential
properties.
www.LocalVenice.com |
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Penny Muck |
310.396.2600 •
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 Penny comes to Abbot Kinney Real Estate from a 19 year career in the music
business working at Capitol/EMI, Gold Mountain Records & Geffen Records.
Penny managed award-winning composer Kitaro and started Domo Records. She then
started her own internet marketing company called Talk Me Up with clients such
as MCA, RCA, Sony, Atlantic/Word and others. She line-produced five independent
features and when she started a family she transitioned into real estate so she
could spend more time with her daughter. Penny still resides here in Venice
where she grew up. She is professionally affiliated with the Malibu Association
of Realtors, California Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, The
Multiple Listing Service, Venice Historical Society, Publicist as well as serves
as Publicist for the First Lutheran Of Venice Church and VP of the PTSL for the
First Lutheran Of Venice School.
www.PennyMuck.com |
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Sparks Landen |
310.387.3865 •
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 Sparks
is a California native, and moved to Venice in 1995, Sparks bought his first
house in 1989 and brings 20+ years experience to the table as a real estate
buyer/seller and investor.
The son of a real estate broker and a developer, “My
parents taught me to recognize the best and where to invest”. Sparks
has a discerning eye for exterior and interior design and his
extensive background in construction provides him the vision to see
the highest potential in any property. He has designed, built and
remodeled numerous properties in the Venice area and brings this
expertise and perspective to his clients.
Sparks finds great satisfaction in helping his
clients realize and fulfill their real estate dreams. “I love what I
do and truly care about my clients and I look after their interests
as if they were my own”.
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Vanessa Schreiber |
310.435.9354 •
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 Vanessa
moved to Los Angeles from Miami in 1997 where she began working as a
publicist for the film and television industry. During that time
she acquired her real estate license to buy and sell property for
her personal investments. In 2001 Vanessa decided to move to the
west side to work as a full time realtor. In 2003 she found her
real estate family at AKRE.
Being that Vanessa’s father is a developer she was trained from the
start, having the best mentor she could ask for. During her years
practicing real estate she found a fitting passion in Interior
Design and achieved her degree from the New York School of Interior
Design and FIDM. Vanessa incorporates all of the elements that are
needed to find the perfect home for her clients. Her natural ability
to work with people makes the process enjoyable for her clients.
Vanessa wants the process to be enjoyable, not work.
“Not only is the location important but how your new home reflects
you. Space planning is as just important as your investment. Your
home is your sanctuary”.
Vanessa’s residential sales have included West LA, Hollywood Hills,
Marina del Rey, Venice, West Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica
and Pacific Palisades. She is a member of the Malibu Association of
Realtors, California Association of Realtors and the MLS.
Vanessa is also an Interior Designer at Innersection.
www.InnerSection.biz
“The door and windows are cut out from the walls to form an
apartment; but it is the empty space within, that its use depends.
– Wisdom of Lao Tzu |
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Aura Howell |
310.396.2600 •
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 Aura
is one of Venice's top listing agents, a full-time real estate
professional, having lived in the beach community for over 25
years. Partnered up with Tiffany & 15 years of experience they know the
Westside market!
In addition to the charm, honesty, and integrity that accompany all of
her real estate transactions, Aura also displays aggressive
intelligence; this gives her clients a significant advantage.
According to the Association of Realtors, Aura is in the top 14% of all
realtors. She attributes her 300% increase in production to her hands-on
approach and the superior service she gives every client. Having
traveled extensively and lived amidst different cultures, Aura
demonstrates grace and sophistication while negotiating on her clients
behalf.
Aura’s pro-active sales style has brought results for her clients. Her
top priority is to bring sellers the highest possible price and to find
buyers the perfect property.
Whether working with buyers or sellers, her goal is to protect their
investments and make their real estate transactions enjoyable.
Professional Affiliations
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Eg Mahan |
310.396.2600 •
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Assisting others in their real estate
transactions - be it residential, commercial or land - creates value for
everyone involved. My Mission... is to Assist. This is what I do. I
support my international client base through extensive
research, thorough negotiation and acquisition, in the creation of their
own dynamic spaces. With a personal interest in Feng Shui, my team
includes a skilled Feng Shui Practitioner and a certified Feng Shui
Master to maximize all aspects of our transactions.
I am a Real Estate investor as well. Suzy Frank sold me my first
property and found a buyer for it 12 years later. I was hooked. I have
been investing ever since and love buying and selling Real Estate while
assisting others in their transactions as well.
Our mantra for 2012: “Protect yourself in 2012”. Venice is better
than ever. With the eclectic choices on Abbot Kinney Boulevard,
the beach four blocks away, and bicycles de rigueur transportation of
choice, who needs anything more…
Call me now to schedule my free ‘45
minute Architectural and Historical Tour of Venice’ and you’ll see why!
You’ll be glad you did – Commercial, Residential, Income, and Leases.
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Vickie Joy |
310.663.8365 •
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 Vickie Joy grew
up in Malibu and Santa Monica and is now a proud Venetian. Vickie graduated
from Cal State Northridge with a degree in sociology and is also a Certified
Residential Real Estate Appraiser with over 10 years experience appraising
and specializing in the Westside beach areas of Los Angeles. As a life long
resident and real estate professional, Vickie brings solid
experience and knowledge of our unique market as well as a network of
personal ongoing relationships with many of the areas top professionals.
www.VickieJoy.com |
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Luanne Prima |
310.396.2600 •
EMAIL |
 Luanne first acquired her knowledge of real estate
in
the Palm Springs area where she has lived and worked for 15 years developing
properties, building spec homes, partnering with investors as well as finding
people their dream homes. Growing up in a family of professional musicians she
was instilled with the importance of fulfilling dreams. She has translated this
into her work. Luanne has now expanded her business close to where she grew up
on the coastal areas of Los Angeles specializing in the areas of Venice, Santa
Monica and Toluca Lake. She loves working with Suzy Frank whom she has known
since childhood when Suzy managed her mother's singing career. Luanne
currently working on developing custom homes and commercial properties in parts
of Arizona. |
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Ed Mitchell |
310.396.2600 •
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 Ed came to L.A. from the east coast
after studying at Juilliard School of Music, Phillips Exeter Academy and
Williams College. He enjoyed a prolific career as an independent record producer
for the last 20 years specializing in children’s music and winning a Grammy for
his work on Elmo & the Orchestra. He was a V.P. at Sony Music before making the
transition to selling real estate. Ed specializes in residential properties on
the Westside and is particularly familiar with Brentwood, where he currently
resides.
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Assaf Raz |
310.562.7429 •
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Jack Aubry |
310.871.7927 •
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Jeff F. Konecke |
310.383.8111 •
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Kristian Hansen |
310.433.2009 •
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Lisa Jessen
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310.396.2600 •
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Mitch Abouaf |
310.600.4436 •
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Sheri Magid |
310.985.3846 •
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Timo Trevisani |
310.985.1970 •
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