RODEO REALTY JOURNAL
local expertise, global presence. June 2014
INDEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Rodeo Realty Welcomes New Agents
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Hot Properties
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Hot Sales
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Rodeo Agents Recognized by Wall Street Journal
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State Controller Visits Encino
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Zillow Announces Coming Soon Feature
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Agent Appreciation Letters
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Rodeo Realty Summer Conference
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Rodeo Realty In The News
RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES
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Welcomes You
Greg Lewis Rodeo Realty Brentwood cell: (310)702-1107 direct: (310)873-4100 greglewis@rodeore.com Carmit Benbaruh Rodeo Realty Encino cell: (310)779-7676 direct: (818)990-0454 carmitb@rodeore.com Behnam Danaei Rodeo Realty Encino cell: (818)462-1507 direct: (818)990-0454 behnam@rodeore.com Ann Dashiell Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills phone: (310)724-7100 cell: (713)502-9660 adashiell@rodeore.com Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
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RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES
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Welcomes You
Aaron Daniel Condoll Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks cell: (661)264-8626 direct: (818)986-7300 aaron@rodeore.com www.realtoraaron.com Chivichyan, Arthur Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks phone: (818) 986-7300 cell: (818) 259-0230 arthur.chivichyan@rodeore.com Nick Coppola Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (310) 270-3530 direct: (310) 724-7100 nickcoppola@rodeore.com Patricia Anches Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (310) 650-5136 direct: (310) 724-7100 pganches@aol.com Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES
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Welcomes You
Jennifer Perry Rodeo Realty Calabasas cell: (310) 801-7333 direct: (818) 222-7707 jenniferperry@rodeore.com Ruba Ibrahim Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (818) 281-8632 direct: (310) 724-7100 ruibrahim@rodeore.com Rafic Vartan Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (310)920-0797 direct: (310)724-7100 vartan@maisonalosangeles.com www.maisonalosangeles.com Jacob Kaplan Rodeo Realty Sunset Strip cell: (323) 599-2149 direct: (310) 461-0400 jacobkapss@rodeore.com Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
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RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES Azam Gorgin Rodeo Realty Brentwood cell: (202) 368-9699 direct: (310) 873-4100 gorginak@rodeore.com Roxanne Rosemblit Rodeo Realty Encino cell: (818)968-2500 direct: (818)990-0454 roxanner@rodeore.com
Daniel Cueva Rodeo Realty Calabasas cell: (805)428-3110 direct: (818)222-7707 cueva@rodeore.com Jacob Kushner Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (310)595-5017 direct: (310)724-7100 jacob@rodeore.com Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES Rod Daniels Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks cell: (323) 899-4438 direct: (818) 986-7300 fax: (818) 986-1066 roddaniels@rodeore.com Jeff Kudelka Rodeo Realty Brentwood cell: (310)425-5490 direct: (310)873-4100 jeff@jeffkudelka.com Lindsay Hartley Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks cell: (323)899-5349 direct: (818) 986-7300 lindsay@rodeore.com Trevor Webb Rodeo Realty Sunset Strip cell: (310) 220-9981 direct: (310) 461-0400 fax: (310) 461-0381 trevor@rodeore.com
Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
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RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES Mel Stewart Rodeo Realty Northridge cell: (818)447-0042 direct: (818)349-9997 stewartmde@gmail.com www.melvinstewart.com Jeanine Batch Rodeo Realty Sunset Strip cell: (310) 892-6636 direct: (310) 461-0400 jeaninemb@rodeore.com Laura Gottwald Rodeo Realty Woodland Hills cell: (818) 219-5181 direct: (818) 999-2030 laurag@rodeore.com
Azam Gorgin Rodeo Realty Brentwood cell: (202) 368-9699 direct: (310) 873-4100 gorginak@rodeore.com
Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
RODEO REALTY NEW HIRES Marcy Tuchfeld Rodeo Realty Encino cell: (323)646-7175 direct: (818)990-0454 marcy@rodeore.com
Lisa Hunn Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (310)497-7628 direct: (310)724-7100 lisah@rodeore.com Jacob Lavian Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills cell: (310)346-4905 jacoblavian@rodeore.com
Mel Stewart Rodeo Realty Northridge cell: (818)447-0042 direct: (818)349-9997 stewartmde@gmail.com www.melvinstewart.com
Thank you for the confidence you have entrusted in me and my team. Welcome to the Rodeo Realty family -- Syd Leibovitch
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HOT PROPERTIES GOT A HOT PROPERTY with celebrity credentials? Tell us about it: mediarelations@rodeore.com
This listing with Josh Buxbaum has phenomenal views of Nichols Canyon, highlighted through floor-to-ceiling windows. It has a saltwater pool that perches over the canyon. The post and beam home was built in 1959. The open floor plan features two master suites with a third large bedroom. Numerous decks to dine, sunbathe, or simply enjoy the serene canyon and city lights. Large open kitchen features sub zero fridge and wine cabinet, and a large center island with cooking station. The generous layout provides a gym and wet bar. Truly designed with luxury living in mind, you will find heated floors in all bathrooms, master steam shower, jetted tubs, a floating staircase, and 4 fireplaces. Hope Faust has the listing for Peacock Hill Ranch in Shadow Hills. Down the road from the Angeles National Forest and bordering miles of trails at Hansen Dam, it’s hard to believe this 7-Acre idyllic country escape is just 30 minutes from all the city of LA has to offer. Built in 1939, owned by the daughter of the original Sky King and once home to a steed named Silver of The Lone Ranger fame, this sprawling residential compound with a working horse ranch is a private Ponderosa of Hollywood history. It is listed for $4 million. This gorgeous architectural newly listed by Joe Babajian and Stephen Walton of Rodeo Realty has quite the celebrity history. As Zillow reports, the modern home on a private cul-de-sac in Los Feliz was previously owned by actor Jack Black and his wife Tanya Haden. Black bought in 2006 and he and Hayden did a major remodel. The home has walls of glass, steel commercial beams, and concrete floors. The master suite includes a spa-like bath. Outside there is a large swimmer’s pool, water elements, and outdoor dining pavilions that are the perfect spot to entertain. It is listed for $2.899 million. Joyce Butler’s listing in Bel Air was chosen by Los Angeles Confidential as one of the most spectacular pools in Los Angeles.This newer privately gated Tuscan villa was built by Aulert Development and offers luxury on a grand scale. It features a screening room, office, game room, temperate controlled wine room, family room and has both indoor and outdoor kitchens. There are numerous verandas and balconies to enjoy the ultimate California lifestyle by the beautiful pool and spa. It is listed for $9.45 million.
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The home of baseball legend Barry Zito was recently featured by the LATimes.com. This home offers extraordinary views from the San Gabriel mountains to Catalina Island. Every inch of this architectural beauty was brilliantly designed for a maximum use of space. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, floor to ceiling windows throughout plus pool and spa. As befits the residence of a Cy Young and World Series winning pitcher it is equipped with a MLB practice pitching mound! There is abundant parking which is a real plus in the hills. For those seeking privacy and spectacular views, this modern style home will exceed ALL expectations . It is listed for $4.2 million with Bruce Walker of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills. Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills have listed a stunning home designed by Richard Dorman which is located near the 52-acre Briar Summit Open Space Preserve in the Hollywood Hills. The classic Post & Beam home is located steps away from hillside walking trails. Curbed LA wrote up the property which is listed for $2.649 million. It was also featured by Curbed National.
Zillow chose the historic Rosenheim mansion as the house of the week and is was also featured by the Los Angeles Times. This home is recognizable to fans all across the country as the “Murder House” in the first season of “American Horror Story” but the home’s real history is much less scary. The six-bedroom home in the Country Club Park area of Los Angeles was built in 1907 by architect Alfred F. Rosenheim as a private residence. It was later owned by the Catholic Church which constructed a chapel on the property that has since been turned into a recording studio. The home is listed with Joe Babajian for $5 million.
Robin Lucas has the listing for a large property on Natoma Estates Drive in Woodland Hills. Situated on 4 acres of exquisite landscaping overlooking the Santa Monica Nature Preserve, the long driveway leads to a dramatic 5 BR,7 BA Mediterranean estate. The home has vaulted ceilings,an expansive living room,FDR,library/office,breakfast room, and a spacious gourmet kitchen with Viking and Subzero appliances and custom cabinetry. The circular staircase leads up to the second floor which includes a luxurious master suite w sitting rm, Glass doors open out to the grounds complete with patios, built in BBQ, infinity pool, sports court and lawn.
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HOT SALES
Ben Salem has sold the Brentwood home belonging to Linkin Park member Joe Hahn. The transaction was covered by the LA Times Hot Property section.
Ken Marker and Ed Dolce were the agents on the sale of Jayceon “Game” Taylor’s house in Glendale.
Geri Berger of Rodeo Realty Sunset Strip was the buyer’s agent on the sale of Zac Efron’s Hollywood Hills property. The sale was covered by the Trulia blog and Curbed among others.
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Peter Maurice was the buyer’s agent for a condo in the Wilshire Corridor that belonged to space legend Buzz Aldrin. The purchase was featured by the L.A. Times.
Lou Woolf sold Pink’s home in Sherman Oaks. Lou handled both sides of the transaction. The story was reported by the Hollywood Reporter and the L.A. Times among others.
Allyson Carter was the listing agent on a Studio City property sold by movie producer Thomas Jacomb and bought by actor Ryan Hansen.The sale was reported on by the LA Times Hot Property section and other outlets.
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RODEO AGENTS RECOGNIZED BY WSJ
Rodeo Realty once again has a strong presence on The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends Top Real Estate Professionals list, a prestigious national awards ranking. These agents are in the top one half of 1 percent of the more than 1 million real estate agents in the country. “On behalf of Rodeo Realty I wish to offer my congratulations and deepest admiration to Ben Bacal, Joe Babajian, Jordana Leigh, Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad.”, said Rodeo Realty Founder and President Syd Leibovitch. Rodeo Realty agents named to the Top Individual Agents by Sales Volume: #35 – Ben Bacal – $152M+ #50 – Joe Babajian – $131M+ #60 – Jordana Leigh – $119M+ Rodeo Realty team named to the Top Teams by Sales Volume: #173- Peter Maurice and Tregg Rustad – $90M+ The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends also recently recognized Rodeo Realty as the 25th largest real estate company nationwide by volume.
RODEO REALTY WELCOMES PRESTIGE MLS
Rodeo Realty welcomed members of the Prestige MLS community for a tour of our Beverly Hills offices and some of our most distinguished properties.
STATE CONTROLLER VISITS ENCINO
State Controller John Chiang met with the entire Rodeo Realty Encino office. He spoke to the office about the California economy and what the future may hold.
ZILLOW ANNOUNCES COMING SOON FEATURE Zillow has announced a new coming soon feature to allow agents to market properties that are not listed on the MLS yet but are expected to be on the market in 30 days. Buyers can access an exclusive inventory of upcoming properties. Zillow will accept Coming Soon listings from MLS, brokerage and franchise partners whose feeds support a pre-market status.
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Barbra Stover Receives Buss Family Testimonial
Earlier this year, Barbra Stover handled the transaction of the sale of the home of late Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss. Recently Jeanie Buss, the President of the Los Angeles Lakers, wrote Barbra this letter to express her appreciation for all of her hard work:
On behalf of the Buss Family, please accept our appreciation and gratitude for guiding us in the sale of the estate home of our beloved father, Dr. Jerry Buss. You made the process of marketing, negotiating and closing the property seamless. We appreciated the constant communication and updates throughout the sales effort. You knew how to handle all of the demands that come with a high profile property and anticipated and dealt with problems that arose because of it. We could not be more pleased with the final outcome and especially since you found us a special buyer for a very special home which made the transition even easier. We would recommend you as an excellent real estate broker who is willing to go beyond expectations and will not hesitate to contact you should the need arise. Jeanie Buss, President, Los Angeles Lakers
Appreciation Letters From Clients
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Jeff Hartman I am compelled to write to you and let you know how incredibly delighted I was with the services of one of your agents, Jeff Hartman. From the first moment we met, I knew Jeff was special. My wife, Betty and I went to see what was to have been an open house in Northridge. It was actually a listing with Rodeo. No one appeared at the open house. As we were heading back home, we saw a sign for another open house with Rodeo. We followed the signs to the house and there we met Jeff. We let him know of our desire to see the “open house� which was not opened. He arranged to have someone cover for him at the open house he was showing and took Betty and I to the home we desired to see. As it turns out, an offer had been accepted on the home the previous day. Over the next couple of months, Jeff continuously updated us regarding available homes within the price range and geographic area we desired. There was never a time when he was unable to arrange the opportunity for us to see the house on very short notice. Over that period, we did make a few offers, but found ourselves to either be a dollar short or a day late, almost literally. Ultimately we did find a house where our offer was accepted. We finally closed escrow on the house on May 2, 2014. Not without experiencing more difficulties than I had ever anticipated. Although there were numerous pratfalls, including the first lender rejecting the loan, having a seller who was totally uncooperative and regularly misrepresented the facts and having an agent for the seller who did absolutely nothing during the whole transaction, (in fact, even the seller admitted he had never even met his own agent). Jeff took on the role of both agent to make sure everybody was doing what they needed to do in a timely way and would update Betty and I on a dialy basis, if not more regularly throughout the entire transaction. this continued to be true even while he was on vacation in Mexico, where I would receive daily phone calls and numerous emails.
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Rodeo Realty Summer Conference
Rodeo Realty welcomed Speakers Brian Tracy, Tom Ferry, Michael Levine and Meredith Baer Home Staging to come and share their wisdom with Rodeo Realty agents. It was a great day full of information, learning, and inspiration to make the second half of the year even better than the first half!
Rodeo Realty Summer Conference
Rodeo Realty welcomed Speakers Brian Tracy, Tom Ferry, Michael Levine and Meredith Baer Home Staging to come and share their wisdom with Rodeo Realty agents. It was a great day full of information, learning, and inspiration to make the second half of the year even better than the first half!
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RODEO REALTY IN THE NEWS
Rodeo Realty Named To RISMedia’s Top 500 Power Brokers List Rodeo Realty had a strong showing in this year’s RISMedia Power Brokers list. Rodeo Realty ranked #25 in volume and 82 in transactions. RISMedia President & CEO John Featherston congratulated Rodeo Realty for their prestigious ranking in this year’s survey. “The firms represented are the nation’s most elite brokerage firms serving literally millions of consumers with their real estate needs,” Featherston said. “2013 was a turnaround year for real estate firms across the country, as consumer confidence in housing returned and buyers flooded back into the marketplace. But there are many challenges ahead for brokers and agents, from low inventory to lingering economic uncertainty. Discerning real estate consumers will look to proven real estate professionals to help guide them toward the best decision. Being included in the Power Broker Report validates your firm’s reputation as a trusted resource for today’s homebuyers and sellers.” MortgageLoan.com recently published an instructive article on how to win a bidding war and turned to a couple of Rodeo Realty agents for advice. Rodeo Realty’s Blayne Pacelli pointed out that having fewer contingencies and waiving inspection can help a lot in a bidding war: “Listing agents and sellers love to know that we are not going to beat them down in escrow 10 days after we open escrow.” He also advises paying for the home warranty. Other strategies involve looking at things from the seller’s angle. Personal letters can work and also giving the sellers more time to move can help them feel more confident in accepting your offer. This was the advice from Rodeo Realty’s Aaron Scott who pointed out that knowing the seller’s motivation is key: “Everyone is motivated by dollars and cents but things like the school calendar, finding the right home of choice or the luxury of not having to move twice have great value to sellers.” Desiree Zuckerman of Rodeo Realty Calabasas was recently featured by Haute Residence. She was asked about how she helps her clients find the homes of their dreams. For Desiree it is a complete hands-on process from helping clients with pre-approval and findng lenders to guiding them through the negotiation process and a smooth escrow. As Desiree told Haute Residence: “Most of my knowledge comes from being in the field everyday, taking listings, showing properties, and speaking with the buyers and sellers myself.”
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Todd Jones, of Rodeo Realty Studio City, recently launched a new radio show: Real Estate Radio LA. Todd’s show can be heard on AM1150 Sundays at noon. It’s been on for a month now and you can see more info at www. ToddJonesRadio.com.
Mona Cohen of Rodeo Realty Brentwood was part of a Los Angeles Times feature on the changing market and home price stabilization. “They still think they’re in that little bubble of 2013, where you’d put it on the market and have 15 offers,” she said. “That still happens in pockets. But buyers have become a lot more savvy.”
Cory Diebold of Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills was voted in as Mr. California 2014 in a recent pageant. Congrats Cory!
Jay Geisenheimer of Rodeo Realty Studio City was a major contributor to the The McKinley Alumni Scholarship program to benefit one graduating John Burroughs High School senior who started out at McKinley Elementary. She is shown with this year’s winner Cheyenne Castro. The awards ceremony was featured on MyBurbank.com
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