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December 28, 2016

Rihanna's former Pacific Palisades home sold, four Rodeo Realty agents mentioned in LA Times

The Pacific Palisades home once occupied by singer-songwriter Rihanna has sold for $11,175,000. The property was featured in the LA Times for being one of the top sales that closed between November 27 – December 10. The home was listed by Rodeo Realty’s Ben Bacal, Jason Peteler, and David Ferrugio. Jordana Leigh, also of Rodeo Realty, represented the buyer.

The almost 11,000 square-foot estate has seven bedrooms, seven baths, two powder rooms, a luxurious kitchen, and a rooftop deck with a sprawling pool and flourishing views. The outdoors entertaining area also offers a 6,000 square-foot garden, and a barbeque and bar.

The luxurious mansion is behind a private, gated drive and boasts 14-foot ceilings, walls of glass and a master suite with a double-sided fireplace and a spa-like bath that overlooks the resort-style pool. The open floor plan encompasses a living and dining area, media and game rooms.

The singer, 28, moved into the home in 2012, but a relentless “Unapologetic” world tour kept her away from the place most of the time. She began renting out the home for $65,000 a month almost a year later. The home was eventually put on the market in March 2014.

To read the LA Times article, click HERE.

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December 20, 2016

Home listed by Rodeo Realty's Allyson Carter featured in Los Angeles Times

Featured as one of Los Angeles Times’ ‘Home of the Day’ is a Southern Colonial listed by Rodeo Realty’s Allyson Carter.

The Toluca Lake home has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Built in 1939, the two-story house is fronted by white columns and black shuttered windows.

Features include an updated kitchen, family room, billiard room, three indoor fireplaces, walk-in closets, balcony, swimming pool, spa, putting green, an outdoor deck and fire pit.

The property is listed for $2,995,000.

To read the LA Times feature on this home, click HERE.

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November 28, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Sherman Oaks agent Adi Livyatan featured in Top Agent Magazine

Featured in Southern California’s edition of Top Agent Magazine is Rodeo Realty’s Sherman Oaks agent, Adi Livyatan.

The agent is not only featured in a six-page spread, but she’s also on the cover of the publication.

The magazine starts off by talking about how Adi began her career in real estate.

“My husband and I started flipping houses six years ago and in order to save us some money, I got my license.,” said Adi to Top Agent Magazine. “I quickly discovered that I loved it and was starting to get approached by people to list their homes. I knew I wanted to do this full time. It quickly became an addiction, I just fell in love with every aspect of the business.”

According to the magazine, in just six years, Adi has become the number one agent in the Rodeo Realty Sherman Oaks office. Her business has been growing so rapidly that she is looking to expand her team.

“I work very hard, I always pick up my phone and I’m always there to help,” said Adi. “I care tremendously about my clients. I would never tell them to buy a house I wouldn’t buy, and that’s why they have a lot of trust in me. It’s not about the money for me, I like to sleep at night and I can, knowing I always do the right thing for my clients.”

The magazine also talks about Adi’s comprehensive approach to marketing and how she specializes in new construction. The real estate agent is also a mom to three children and is an active supporter of her kids’ schools and involved in various organizations.

To read the entire article on Adi, view below.

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October 4, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills agent Tregg Rustad fronts Los Angeles edition of Top Agent Magazine

The new Los Angeles issue of Top Agent Magazine is out this week with Rodeo Realty’s Tregg Rustad as the cover Realtor.

The Beverly Hills agent fronts the publication and is featured within, with stories about his very first sell, his real estate team, and his life.

“The most interesting part of Tregg Rustad’s work is putting the pieces of a real estate transaction together,” said Top Agent Magazine. Rustad’s attitude and expertise have earned him and his partner, Peter Maurice, a ranking as Rodeo Realty’s top team, states the article.

“Year after year, the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends rank them as one of the Top 12 real estate teams in the Greater Los Angeles area…and one of the Top 250 teams in America, out of 1.1. million Realtors® nationwide,” said Top Agent.

According to the feature, in the 15 years that Rustad and Maurice have been working together, they’ve closed 1,300 transactions, representing almost $1.3 billion.

Before becoming a real estate agent, Rustad worked in film production. He tells the magazine that he wanted something different, so he got his real estate license between movie productions and sold his first property to a writer on one of the shows.

“I started selling real estate at 22 years old with a network of zero,” Rustad tells Top Agent. “Part of the benefit of starting young as I did is that I was open-minded about who I worked with. No deal was too small. For example, I sold a one-bedroom condo to a client in 2002 and have done five transactions for him since, as well as six or seven for his friends and family. Word of mouth is the best way for me, because people come with trust.”

In the article, Rustad also talks about his real estate partner, Maurice—who was a studio lawyer for 10 years before he got into real estate.

“We built our practice with the same dedication to excellence and client satisfaction that you should expect from your attorney,” said Rustad.

During his spare time, Rustad tells the publication that he enjoys relaxing with his wife and daughter, and also loves to surf, hike, and go camping. He also likes to buy and remodel property—which he says gives him real world experience he can share with his clients.

The article closes off by stating that it’s important to Rustad to be efficient and professional from the first phone call to the close of the transaction.

“My first 10 years were about learning,” said Rustad. “Now halfway through my second 10, it’s about perfecting and expanding. My last 20 will be about having the business where I want it to be and enjoying the benefits.”

To read the entire feature on Tregg Rustad, click HERE.

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October 4, 2016

Rodeo Realty’s Woodland Hills agent Shane Nichols covers California edition of Top Agent Magazine

Featured this week in the California edition of Top Agent Magazine is Rodeo Realty’s Woodland Hills agent, Shane Nichols.

Nichols is covering the front of the magazine and is also highlighted throughout the publication.

In a 6-page spread, the premier real estate magazine gives an in-depth look at Nichols career and his success.

“With a natural ability to sell and a strong drive to achieve goals, Shane Nichols has set himself apart in the southern California Real Estate market,” said Top Agent Magazine.

The magazine mentions Nichols previous career in sales and how that led him to become a Realtor®.

“The year 2015 was his first full-time year in the business, and he was recognized at Rodeo’s yearly awards ceremony as one of the Top Producers of a company with 11 locations and over 1,200 agents,” said Top Agent. “That’s impressive.”

To demonstrate how the real estate agent goes above and beyond his client’s expectations the magazine also published two of Nichols’ Zillow reviews.

“…We interviewed 4 different agents, Shane was first,” said one recent seller. “After we had interviewed everyone, we came to the conclusion we definitely wanted Shane to sell our home.”

The review ended by saying, “When all is said and done, we couldn’t be happier with everything he did for us. We gained a great Realtor® and lifetime friend.”

The article closes off by stating that Nichols passion for the real estate industry stems from the people he gets to help.

“I’m in a service profession for a reason: I enjoy helping people,” said Nichols. “And finding them that home of their dreams is a pivotal part of what I do and why I enjoy it.”

To read the entire feature on Shane Nichols, click HERE.

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September 27, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills agent Roger Perry lists former home of Amber Rose

A home once occupied by model, author, and now TV talk show host Amber Rose is on the market for $5,099,000. Rodeo Realty’s Beverly Hills agent Roger Perry has the listing, which has been featured in Architectural Digest and Pursuitist.

Rose lived in the 9,300+ sq. ft. contemporary home for about a year before purchasing a house in Tarzana. The also feminist activist and fashion designer gave People magazine a tour of her pad during her stay there. During her at-home interview, Rose showed off her shoe closet, her son’s room and her massive theater room.

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Since moving out, the Los Angeles compound has been remodeled. The 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom property has an enormous living room that connects to an informal area and a dining room. The chef’s kitchen boasts European finishes, Caesarstone countertops, and all Miele appliances including a built-in fridge and a wine tower. The east wing of the home includes the theater room, two bedrooms, and a junior master suite that opens up to an outdoor patio area and connects to the gym. The vast master suite has an endless closet and dual, luxurious baths. On the west wing, there’s another bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plus an office/lounge areas. The home also includes an attached one-bedroom guesthouse that has a bathroom, a kitchen and a living room. Other additional features of the home include a pool and spa, a private gazebo, 8 security cameras, and parking for 8 cars.

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Rose, 32, is best known for her high-profile romances with Kanye West and Whiz Khalifa, whom she married in July 2013 and divorced in 2014. “Muva Rose” as she’s known to her fans, also has a non-profit organization, the Amber Rose Foundation, which is dedicated to female empowerment and equality.

Currently, MUVA is the Executive Producer and host to her own VH1 show, The Amber Rose Show. She is also a cast member of Dancing with the Stars season 23.

The home is also available for lease at $25,000 a month. For more information on the property, click HERE.

To read the Architectural Digest article on this home, click HERE.
Pursuitist, HERE.

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September 9, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Westlake Village agent Leo McHale in The Acorn for outstanding sales in August

In June, Rodeo Realty’s Leo McHale made news in The Acorn Newspaper for closing 11 sales in 45 days—totaling $7.4 million. Less than three months later, the Westlake Village agent is making headlines again for his outstanding sales in August.

According to the newspaper, as of August, McHale has 25 closed sales totaling nearly $17 million. Some of his recent sales include an estate in Morrison Ranch in Agoura Hills at $1.2 million and another in Morrison Ranch at nearly $1 million.

The Acorn states that McHale is ranked as the No. 1 Agoura Hills agent from 2011 through 2015 and is also recognized as the No. 1 Lake Lindero agent, outselling any other brokerage or agent combined with nearly $63 million in volume and 108 new, pending and closed sales.

“The secret is to outwork everyone around you and to have integrity,” McHale tells The Acorn. “I am truly blessed to help someone buy or sell a home, and I am proof that you can be successful without sacrificing your values.”

To read The Acorn feature on McHale, click HERE.

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September 9, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Studio City agent Zac Diles featured on Realtor.com

From an NFL linebacker to a licensed agent—that’s a story that’s trending on Realtor.com.

The website featured an article Thursday on Rodeo Realty’s Studio City agent, Zac Diles. With football season here, writer Craig Donofrio decided to interview the former NFL player. One of the questions…why trade the jersey for a real estate license?

I can relate,” said Diles to Realtor.com. “When I was in the NFL, I moved around a lot. I got to see the cost of living in other states.”

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According to the article, Diles suited up for five different teams over the course of his eight-year career with the NFL. The 6-foot, 245-pound former linebacker said he was interested in real estate early in his football career and became “fascinated” with the details of fellow players’ homes and mansions. During his final season with the NFL, he decided to take real estate classes during his spare time. In March 2015, Diles received his real estate license.

His first sells have involved football players—a $4.3 million sale in Encino with Browns cornerback Joe Haden, and a lease-to-own agreement for a $2.4 million pad for Los Angeles Rams guard Rodger Saffold.

The 31-year-old tells Realtor.com that starting out “wasn’t easy,” but he’s confident he’ll succeed.

“I’ve been through it all, broken bones and being cut from NFL teams. I’ve done a job for eight years that only 1,500 people in the world do; I’ve got thick skin,” said Diles. “There’s not much that can surprise me.”

To read the entire Realtor.com article on Diles, click HERE.

This story is also on Yahoo, HERE.

August 30, 2016

Loft listed by Rodeo Realty's Sunset agent Nick Small featured in Curbed

A 1,054-square-foot loft inside the National Biscuit Company building has made news in Curbed for its historic features.

The unit, listed by Rodeo Realty Sunset agent Nick Small, offers 16-foot ceilings and maple wood floors that date back to 1925. According to Curbed, the lofts building is a Historic-Cultural Monument that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The fifth floor space has a massive wall of operable windows surrounded by cement and exposed brick interior elements. Additional features include a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large bath with double sinks, marble surfaces and Bosch washer & dryer.

The Biscuit Company Lofts building was reportedly constructed as a headquarters for the National Biscuit Company, or Nabisco. According to Curbed, the building has attracted many well-known tenants over its time such as actor Nicholas Cage, who sold his loft in 2012.

1850 Industrial Street Unit #515 is listed for $779,000.

For more information on this loft, click HERE.

To read the Curbed story on this listing, click HERE.

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July 29, 2016

Rodeo Realty's Beverly Hills agent Joe Babajian sells onetime home of Marlon Brando for $2.73 million

Rodeo Realty’s Joe Babajian has sold the Hollywood Hills residence where Oscar-winning actor Marlon Brando once made his home for $2.73 million.

Babajian’s sell made news in the Los Angeles Times this week.

The traditional-style home has six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a living and dining room, a sunroom and an updated kitchen. The 1939 home, designed by Paul Williams, also has a bookshelf in the study that can be moved to reveal a hidden room.

Outdoors, there’s a barbecue area, a sports court and a swimming pool.

The home was also previously occupied by Rock star Frank Zappa, actress Barbara Hershey and actor David Carradine.

To read the LA Times article, click HERE.

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