Max Pellegrini Magazine 2019

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Max Pellegrini & Associates

Led by Realtor® Max Pellegrini, Max Pellegrini & Associates is an award-winning real estate team based in Pasadena, California.

Since 2009, our award-winning team has helped more than 500 buyers and sellers across Southern California, totaling more than $300 million in real estate sales. In 2018 alone, we helped our clients buy and sell nearly $70 million** in Southern California real estate. From commercial and industrial properties to historical landmarks, our expertise and insight has brought us to the top of our local industry.

With International affiliates like Christie’s International Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio® and powerful local partnerships, our growing team of real estate professionals and marketing experts are uniquely positioned to bring the expertise necessary to sell properties of all sizes.

Local to the core, our associates are proud to call the diverse and unique community of San Gabriel Valley home.

“We’re a team of negotiators and advisors, experts and locals. We always put our clients first and it’s their happiness that makes us a success.”

-Max Pellegrini

**Combination of on market and off market transactions in 2018.

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Luxury Living

Southern California offers some of the most unique luxury

2001 Dublin Drive, Glendale

homes in the world. From sprawling suburban estates to

Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 6 | 7,499 sq.ft

modern beachside homes, luxury homes are in the spotlight.

$4,900,000

Southern

California’s

luxury

marketplace

is

beyond

compelling. Traditional masterpieces stand alongside modern marvels with ease, and attract the kind of attention only star-powered properties can. More than highlighting their unique features and coveted locations, for us, luxury real estate is about showcasing a lifestyle and bringing that personal story to a worldwide audience.

Max Pellegrini & Associates marries coveted local expertise developed over years in the real estate industry with the

685 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena

global influence of affiliates like Christie’s International Real

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3.75 | 4,359 sq.ft

Estate and Luxury Portfolio®. These powerful partnerships allow us to bring SoCal luxury homes to the global stage.

$3,265,000

Despite our global reach and high-profile properties, Max Pellegrini & Associates continues to tell a personal story of home ownership and community, and build our foundations on trusted expertise and proven results. We’ve spent a decade representing Southern California’s luxury buyers and sellers, and are uniquely qualified to bring the kind of knowledge that sells homes and builds futures.

Discover some of Max Pellegrini & Associates luxury home sales.

535 Bellefontaine Street, Pasadena Bedrooms 6 | Bathrooms 6 | 6,561 sq.ft $3,175,000

599 Prospect Boulevard, Pasadena

1529 Highland Oaks Drive, Arcadia

1990 Sierra Madre Villa Avenue, Pasadena

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | 3,742 sq.ft

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3.25 | 2,952 sq.ft

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3.25 | 3,039 sq.ft

$2,850,000

$1,880,000

$1,410,000

1981 New York Drive, Altadena

3939 Starland Drive, La Canada

5464 Rock Castle Drive, La Canada

Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 4 | 4,237 sq.ft

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2.5 | 2,484 sq.ft

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2 | 2,087 sq.ft

$2,501,600

$1,850,000

$1,375,000

587 Prospect Boulevard, Pasadena

3390 Fairpoint Street, Pasadena

4376 Beulah Drive, La Canada

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2.5 | 3,712 sq.ft

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 4 | 2,736 sq.ft

Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 1.5 | 1,725 sq.ft

$2,400,000

$1,700,000

$1,299,000 Max Pellegrini & Associates License: 01196363

Condo Living

Modern amenities and urban convenience find a charming meeting point in contemporary condo living.

188 South Sierra Madre Boulevard Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2.25 | 1,436 sq.ft $878,000

It’s easy to see why so many people are choosing to live the condo life. The unique combination of minimal upkeep and modern convenience makes condo living in Southern California an extremely appealing option. A far cry from smaller living of the past, the modern condo is packed will full-sized features, gorgeous grounds, and convenient community amenities.

At Max Pellegrini & Associates, we’re well versed in the ways of condo buying and selling. Having represented some of

168 South Sierra Madre Boulevard

the newest developments in the San Gabriel Valley, we’ve

Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1.75 | 1,457 sq.ft

seen this trend blossom into a phenomenon attracting buyers from all walks of life. From young professionals to

$896,000

security minded families, condo living has become the first choice of more than a few home hunters.

Floor plans and feature-rich marketing materials have brought condo living to luxury and traditional buyers alike.

By telling a story of community, security, and convenience we’ve helped to create a diverse condo living community in Southern California.

Discover some of Max Pellegrini & Associates condo sales.

288 South Oakland Avenue Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2.25 | 1,436 sq.ft $878,000

Historic Properties

599 Prospect Boulevard, Pasadena

Famous architects have long made the hills of Southern California their canvas, and the San Gabriel Valley

Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3 | 3,742 sq.ft $2,850,000

is no exception.

Southern California has no shortage of history. From the glittering throng of the Hollywood Hills, to the Craftsman bungalows of the San Gabriel Valley, SoCal has attracted artistic

visionaries

for

generations.

The

signature

silhouettes of legendary architects dot our historic foothills and steal the real estate spotlight whenever they make an appearance on the market.

Max Pellegrini & Associates has been honored to represent

587 Prospect Boulevard, Pasadena Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2.5 | 3,712 sq.ft $2,400,000

SoCal history, and has sold 3 homes in Pasadena’s Historic Prospect Park District alone. The District began development in 1904 and features the work of architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Alfred & Arthur Heineman. Also represented by Max Pellegrini & Associates is the work of influential Southern California architects Greene & Greene, who pioneered the California Bungalow design.

These historically significant homes represent the very heart of residential home design in Southern California. We are proud to showcase their character, historical impact, and cultural significance.

Discover some of Max Pellegrini & Associates historic property sales.

685 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 3.75 | 4,359sq.ft $3,265,000 Max Pellegrini & Associates License: 01196363

Marketing Matters

More than half of home searchers

No two properties are exactly the

You might think that marketing for a

will

online.

same, so why should they share the

$600,000 condo and a multi-million

More importantly, online real estate

find

their

future

same marketing plan and strategy?

dollar home would be approached

aggregates and luxury home social

Easy

differently,

media accounts have made finding and

Pellegrini & Associates offers bespoke

Associates are here to prove that idea

selling a home a social and interactive

marketing strategies tailored to every

wrong. We believe that professional

affair.

Professional

home

photography,

answer:

they

shouldn’t.

Max

but

Max

Pellegrini

&

client. Their homes and their stories

photo shoots, luxury print marketing

interactive

are designed to reach the right buyers

materials,

websites set the stage for the digital

at the right time. Every marketing

are universally appealing to buyers

age of real estate. Max Pellegrini &

plan includes print and digital assets,

in

Associates brings professionals skilled

websites,

made it our mission to treat every

at print and digital marketing to every

designed with the ideal buyer in mind.

compelling

property,

videos,

making

and

their

marketing

effective across all media channels.

and

email

campaigns

all

price

property plans,

and

to

luxury

careful

points.

In

bespoke print

positioning fact,

we’ve

marketing

materials,

and

specialty digital marketing solutions.

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Max Pellegrini Max Pellegrini, the leader of top producing real estate team, Max Pellegrini & Associates,

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has spent 23+ years in the real estate industry

#1 Listing Agent in Pasadena*

San Gabriel Valley real estate market.

#1 Dilbeck Agent-Pasadena Office

setting the standard and helping grow the With

a stellar 2018 on the books, Max talks about

his real estate journey and the innovative marketing strategies that brought $69 million

in sales and earned him the honor of being the number one listing agent in Pasadena.*

#1 Dilbeck Top Producing Team-Units Dilbeck Commercial Investment Associate of the Year Dilbeck Award of Excellence Dilbeck President’s Council

Your 2018 has been massive. You have been recognized as the number one listing agent in Pasadena and sold nearly $70 million in real estate. What do think has made that possible?

I’ve spent 23+ years working in nearly every aspect of real

we’ve done this year, and the amazing people and properties

estate, and I love it. I think it’s been that passion and a focus

I’ve been lucky enough to represent.

on my clients that’s made 2018 great. I’m proud of everything

You represent buyers and sellers at all different price points. What does the marketing look like for each of them? Is there any difference between your multi-million dollar homes and an average priced one?

This is something I take great pride in. I treat a $600,000

the money is spent in exactly the same way for all of my

property just like a $5 million dollar property. I’m excited by

properties. They each get a professional floor plan, photo

the whole process regardless of the price. It’s important that

shoot, dedicated property websites, and luxury print materials.

You offer a client guarantee to every seller. What does that mean? How does it work?

It’s one thing to give a great listing presentation, and another

cancel the agreement anytime before escrow without any

thing to actually do what you say you’re going to do. I’m

recourse. I’ve done this for years and it’s always worked out in

committed to meeting the expectations of my clients. If I don’t

the positive, because I know I’m working with some of the best

do 100% of what I say I’m going to do, then my clients can

people and I know I can get the job done.

As an expert real estate advisor to your clients, you help them to build wealth through real estate. Can you explain? What kind of services do you provide?

For my clients, real estate is the key to reaching many of their

become better real estate investors. It’s about getting them

long-term and short-term financial goals. I host seminars with

the information they need to grow and manage their real

property experts who can provide a wealth of information,

estate portfolios.

from those buying for the first time to those seeking to

*Between Januar y 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, Max sold more listings for properties located in the City of Pasadena than any other agent. Source: CRMLS. **Combination of on market and off market transactions in 2018.

$69 million

**

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Teams Work Real estate has a lot of moving parts. From professional

Max Pellegrini team member, Laura Wing, brings her life-

photo shoots to mortgage and escrow, we know a thing

long passion for historical properties and architectural

or two about bringing the right people to the party.

design to the team. Her unique vision of home staging

Talented designers and photographers bring properties

and interior design breathes creative life into every Max

to life, while skilled negotiators and escrow agents

Pellegrini & Associates home.

ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. We’ve created one of the most robust real estate teams in the

Laura Londono, another member of Max Pellegrini &

San Gabriel Valley.

Associates, brings her diverse background to the team.

Her expertise in commercial real estate as well as a

Max Pellegrini, leader of Max Pellegrini & Associates,

degree in Finance, makes her a formidable asset in

brings 23+ years of professional real estate expertise to

negotiation and financial planning.

the negotiating table. With his thorough knowledge of all aspects of a real estate transaction and his award

More than any one resource or team member, Max

winning real estate strategies, Max provides the highest

Pellegrini & Associates focuses on bringing the full

level of service to his clients.

weight of our local and international partnerships to bear on every transaction.

RealtorÂŽ, Laura Wing

RealtorÂŽ, Laura Londono

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Kind Words From Kind Clients I can’t thank you enough for everything

Max Pellegrini sold our high end home

This is our third transaction with Max

you did during the process of selling

in Pasadena. He was/is one of the

Pellegrini, so I was confident going

my home. You made it so easy! There

most

and

in that he would be looking after us

was no stress and no worry for me as

responsive agents in the real estate

at every step. Max and the Dilbeck

you took care of everything. You had a

business. Max will deliver an offer on

team made it a painless and efficient

marketing plan and had already done

your property that will close on time

experience.

your research on my neighborhood at

and within or beyond expectation. I

deliberate

our first meeting. I thought it would take

would recommend Max to anyone

transaction, always making sure that

months to sell my home and you had

that wants the truth and integrity their

I was kept informed and understood

multiple offers in 5 days. You stayed

home investment deserves. He knows

the process. He proved, once again

calm and kept your sense of humor

the area, the market and the agents

that his knowledge of the local market

throughout the whole process. I will be

that surround it.

is impeccable. Should I buy or sell real

professional,

courteous,

forever grateful to you for all your help and will recommend you to anyone.

Max in

his

was

careful

handling

of

and the

estate in the Pasadena/Glendale area, Bill Bergschneider

Max will be my only call.

Noelle Newton

Roger Baker

Both my husband and I are in total

My experience with my Realtor® Max

I don’t even know where to start in

agreement regarding our praise for Max

Pellegrini,

one

describing how helpful Max was in

Pellegrini - he is an outstanding real

and one of the best experiences I

the search for my first home. His

estate professional in every respect.

have ever had. He was professional,

knowledge of the area, the buying

We do not make that statement lightly.

helped the sellers agent because he

process, and anything related to home

Max

and

was out of the area, always available,

improvements was so vast. From the

approached selling our home as if it

responsive and made me feel like I

beginning, he was always trying to

were his own. He is extremely detailed

was his only client. He made me a TOP

find me the perfect house. With each

and knowledgeable of the financial

PRIORITY. His integrity and honesty in

open house and showing, he noted

intricacies involved. He listens and

this transaction was one of trust and

what I liked and didn’t like and refined

respects his clients throughout the

heartfelt professionalism. I will refer him

his search process to ensure that I

entire real estate transaction. If you

to all my friends and family, because

saw potential in every home he sent.

are planning on selling your home, do

he is absolutely the BEST Realtor® one

He was always incredibly responsive

yourself a big favor and call Max.

could ever want. Thank you for your

and patient with me and I am now the

friendship.

happy owner of my perfect home.

Roberta Dominguez

Rachel Salvo

cares

about

his

clients

was

an

exceptional

Catherine & Richard Krell

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*Between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018, Max sold more listings for properties located in the City of Pasadena than any other agent. Source: CRMLS. If your home is currently listed with another Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation.