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Pacific Palisades agent Violetta Hargitay lists Geezer Butler's Beverly Hills estate

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Founding member and bassist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler, has put one of his homes on the market. Violetta Hargitay of Rodeo Realty is the listing agent for the property offered at $3,225,000.

Hargitay’s listing has been featured in Haute Residence, LuxuryRealEstate.com, the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo News.

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The Contemporary Mediterranean two-story estate has a large living and family room, a kitchen with a breakfast area, a loft space and a dining area that opens to a front courtyard. Upstairs, there’s an expansive master suite with a sitting area, a fireplace, his & her walk-in closet and a balcony that overlooks the yard. Inside the gated property there’s a large backyard with a saltwater pool, a dining area, a flowering hillside and citrus trees. The private and tranquil retreat also has a direct entry garage, a security system and speakers in six areas. The five-bedroom, 5-bathroom house off San Ysidro Drive in Beverly Hills Post Office sits on a little more than half an acre.

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Butler is regarded as one of the most influential bassists in heavy metal. The English musician and songwriter has also recorded with Heaven & Hell and GZR. Currently he is on the road for Black Sabbath’s final tour, suitably called The End. The heavy metal band is closing their last chapter with performances in North America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. The band is credited with creating the heavy metal genre. In 2005 they were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame and a year later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Features:
Haute Residence, click HERE
The Hollywood Reporter, click HERE
LuxuryRealEstate.com, click HERE
Los Angeles Times, click HERE
Yahoo, click HERE
FOX News, HERE
Realtor.com, click HERE

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Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills agent Ben Bacal spotlighted by Inman for his "cinema immobilier"

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Inman News kicked-off its Monday by featuring Rodeo Realty’s Ben Bacal. The Beverly Hills agent is being highlighted for his narrative-style listing videos.

“…Bacal is not so much setting a standard as much as he’s creating a new genre,” said Inman.

Writer Britt Chester is calling the new genre “cinéma immobilier.”

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“He’s trying to get the right eyes on his properties and it’s working,” said Chester. “His stunning footage from a Hillcrest Road property captured the interest of a foreign buyer who ended up purchasing the property.”

Inman recognizes Bacal for his success in using social media to spread the word for his properties, but it’s his next idea that is drawing even more attention—an app called RoofShoot.

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According to the article, the app allows agents to quickly upload personal videos for homebuyers. Through Roofshoot, agents can streamline the editing of listing videos with narrations, voice-overs and video tours of a home.

“It’s somewhat challenging the credentials of agents who might say they are familiar with a particular neighborhood by creating a platform for agents to prove it,” said Inman.

“I always tell agents if you’re not out there door-knocking and cold-calling or in social clubs or meeting people everyday, you need to be out there shooting evergreen content that lasts forever,” Bacal tells Inman.

Roofshoot is said to currently be in the beta testing phase and it’s expected to be released sometime in June.

To read the Inman news article, click HERE

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Rodeo Realty’s Beverly Hills agent Roger Perry weighs in on Playboy mansion

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What is the Playboy mansion worth without Hugh Hefner? That was the question many asked when the $200 million property was first put up for sale in January.

Now, almost three months later, Playboy Enterprises is reportedly exploring a sale as well. According to The Wall Street Journal, the parent company of Playboy magazine could fetch more than $500 million.

Realtor.com says the company could be sold off as a whole or split in separate parts. With the entire Playboy empire possibly put on the selling block, the question now is: What’s the Playboy mansion worth without Playboy?

“If I didn’t have the Playboy prestige, it would probably go for only between $60 million to $65 million,” said Rodeo Realty agent Roger Perry.

Realtor.com reached out to the Beverly Hills agent to hear his thoughts on the mansion.

“Playboy is always going to be attached to this house,” said Perry to Realtor.com. “It still has that cachet.”

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Senior news editor Clare Trapasso says the mansion’s value will probably fall along with the Playboy brand, especially if the magazine company goes under.

“The name will still withstand, because Playboy has become part of our vocabulary,” Perry said. “But it won’t have the glamour and excitement it did back in its heyday.”

To read the entire Realtor.com article, click HERE

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Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills agent Michelle Graci helps former NFL All-Pro Tony Gonzalez find $7.1 million Beverly Hills home

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Michelle Graci of Rodeo Realty represented former NFL All-Pro Tony Gonzalez in his recent home purchase.

The retired NFL tight end paid $7.1 million for a Beverly Hills home.

The Traditional-style home comes with a guest house, a swimming pool and a pool house.

The approximately 4,050 sqft. property has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The 40-year-old’s recent purchase made news in Los Angeles Times.

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Gonzalez played 17 seasons in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons, making 14 Pro Bowl teams.

He was represented by the Beverly Hills agent Graci and another agent.

To read the LA Times article, click HERE
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Celebrate The History Of Rodeo Drive At Rodeo De Los Caballos

Rodeo de los CaballosBecause of our company name we have a strong affection for Rodeo Drive and the history it represents. As part of the Beverly Hills Centennial celebration, there will be a special gathering commemorating the street’s significance. Before there was Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, there was Rodeo de las Aguas. To celebrate the street’s beginnings as a bridle path there will be an equestrian parade, the Gathering of the Horses, held on Sunday, October 13, 11:00 am on the 300 and 400 blocks of Rodeo Drive, between Santa Monica and Dayton Way.

The parade features the Wells Fargo Wagon and equestrian groups that have appeared in Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, the Beijing Olympics and the Tournament of Roses Parade with special appearances by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca and the Beverly Hills High School Marching Band.

 

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Luxury Beverly Hills Listing Highlighted On Patch

b_414_Tower_front_gates_webThis week the Beverly Hills Patch put the spotlight on 1146 Tower Road, a beautiful property listed with Joe Babajian. The landmark Spanish Colonial Revival estate was originally built in 1927 by architect Harry E. Werner for George and Freda Kolb and later owned by the actor James Coburn and also by a relative of the Sultan of Brunei.  

The property has undergone a painstaking restoration and remodel by the legendary architects/designers Tim Morrison and Tom Proctor.  It is ideally located north of Sunset Blvd. and the famed Beverly Hills Hotel and is sited on close to 1 3/4 acres on an extraordinary promontory with wonderful views of the City.  The rare combination of this prime location, the architectural integrity, the immense flat pad and the remarkable views make this one of the most distinctive properties in Beverly Hills. Visit Joe’s website for all the details on this striking property.

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