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Well everyone, we had a wonderful time Saturday October 25th at the Pacific Palisades office, because of our Rodeo Realty Pumpkin giveaway. We featured a full Pumpkin Patch with the IN-N-OUT Burger truck providing the catering service. This event is just one of many that Rodeo Realty hosts for it’s agents, their families and the community.

Now, for what we were doing at the event. The purpose of the event was to cater to the community, our agents and their families by giving away pumpkins, and providing IN-N-OUT Burger all of which was free. Tons of people turned out and really enjoyed the event. So many people came to the Rodeo Realty Pumpkin Giveaway that we served over 500 burgers, and over 400 pumpkins; we were also cleaned out of candy. In fact the event turn out was so massive that the only thing we had left was hay. We are definitely happy with the response and how everyone from all ages loved the event. If you missed the event and never want to miss another, then keep up with us on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest information on upcoming events hosted by Rodeo Realty.

Lonnie was very professional through all stages of both the purchase of our new home and sale of our existing home.
I was particularly impressed with the care and dedication he exhibited with the biggest and smallest details of each transaction. Lonnie answers all of his calls, makes good on all his promises, and remains patient no matter how ridiculous the question may seem or how trivial a problem may be. My family was truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Lonnie through what can be a very stressful, albeit exciting time. I would recommend Lonnie to anyone desiring to sell their home or purchase a new home.

Simply stated, there is nobody better.

Brett A. Greenfield, Esq.

 

From Lonnie’s first tome home buyer’s Adrian and Andrea Amodeo who just closed escrow on their first home!

Lonnie was a fantastic Realtor with a keen knowledge of of the area. He was very patient with us as first time buyers, going above and beyond with his professional and personal insight about each property he showed us. His help through the escrow process and assistance with our house after we closed truly demonstrated the care and personal attention he gives his clients.

 

 

Testimonial Letter we received for Dolores Blumfeld 

Clients Purchased a Triplex in Culver City at the end of a  Cul de Sac adjacent to the new Expo Line which was nearing completion during the purchase.  We  did a lot of homework and research during the Diligence Period.  We all  had the vision and understanding of a developing neighborhood!

Meg Sullivan has an Administration position at UCLA.
Husband, Stephen Roe is an Engineer Brainiac working on NASA projects.  

Dearest Dolores,

We remain THRILLED TO BITS with our purchase.  You’ll recall we bought our triplex in 2011 for $770,000.  Zillow is valuing it now at $1,560,000—or more than double what we paid for it!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?

And possibly the Zillow estimate is low as the triplex next door, which isn’t as nice as ours and doesn’t have as strong of rents, is valued at $1,750,000.  (I assume Zillow is devaluing our property based on its proximity to the Expo line without knowing – and how could they? — the considerable sound-abatement measurements we’ve taken, particularly with regard to the new sound-abating windows.)

As expected, the new mall is developing rapidly just two blocks away.  And other exciting neighborhood improvements are coming along too.

We are so so so grateful that you helped us realize this particular investment.  It was so tricky and scary and fraught with risk.   I just don’t see how we could’ve carried it off without your steady guidance.  But it’s working out to be a better investment than we ever dreamed possible.  It will make all the difference in the world for our retirement. 

I’m going on vacation with a girlfriend beginning Nov. 6 and returning Nov. 17.  Let’s connect after that point.

Maybe we could go down and have lunch in Melita’s neighborhood.  It’s really fun to watch how that area is improving, too!

Please forward this email to the head of your real estate firm.  I would do so but don’t have his/her name.  He/she should know the pearl that the company has in you!

All the very best and again THANK YOU!

Meg  

Rodeo Realty Agents are at a live lecture today at Skirball Center taught by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Learning all about the New Residential Purchase Agreement Contract!! At Rodeo Realty, we take pride in knowing that all of our agents are always up-to-date with everything the real estate industry has to offer!

The  Local Market reports for the Westside, San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley are now available for August 2014. The reports breakdown real estate market statistics with year-over-year data on median price and days on market.

 

 

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We love sharing letters we get from our agents praising our hardworking corporate team that puts forth their best efforts everyday to ensure the success of our agents. Our corporate staff are here everyday to help our agents with marketing, web design, advertising, public relations, printing, graphic design, and mailings to help our agents be successful.

Dear Syd,

No doubt I’m not the only agent you’ve heard from, but from everyone, thank you for continuing to be the classiest shop in town. The color 4-page brochure looks great!

So glad to be working here,
Jodi Heath

Dear Syd,

I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing and pleasant Glen is in the print shop. Thank you!!!

Amy Klein

Hi,

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Syd for his training last week at the Skirball Center. I consider him the E.F Hutton of Real Estate. When my mentor speaks I listen and take notes. His class affirmed what I already knew but have not been doing. The simple and effective approach on how to launch your career and business hit home for me and took me back to the basics. As he said… “this is not rocket science.” Consistency is the key to master ones business and market place. If anyone that attended this class follows what he says to do, then they cannot fail. Thank you Syd Leibovitch, my commander and chief and mentor.

Best,

Brian Stevens

Brentwood Rodeo Realty

 

David Faller and his wife just had a seamless transaction and wanted to share his success with us!

“Dear Mr. Leibovitch,

I wanted to write to brag about the amazing experience we had working with both Kerry Gelbard and Jeanne Vachon in the Northridge office. Allison Gold (Rodeo Realty) recommended working with Kerry, and in turn Jeanne, and we’re so happy that we were able to close our jumbo loan in about 16 days with their tireless help and dedication!

Kerry took time to meet with my wife and I near our house to discuss a budget and the home-buying process. While Kerry was overseas on vacation, Jeanne handled our loan and we met twice at 6am (wow, she is at work at 5:30am every day!!!). I’ve never met someone who works more hours than Jeanne, she was the glue that kept our deal together. Once Kerry returned, the “Dream Team” was back together- we spoke daily, if not multiple times per day, and we were able to satisfy our Sellers with an extremely fast close on a jumbo loan.

End result, we love our house and we’re so grateful that we were able to move in so quickly and effortlessly. I’d highly recommend Kerry and Jeanne to any/all of my friends or family. I hope their work ethic and dedication is recognized within the company!

Thank you kindly,

David”

Residential Real Estate website Destination Luxury posted a Top 10 Modern Homes in Los Angeles – On and Off the Market article and SIX of the listings were run by Rodeo Realty agents! The homes range in price from $4.2M to $14M and are located all over the city. Many of the homes had one thing in common (besides the modern architecture) they all have AMAZING views.

Listing Agents

• #5 – Joe Babajian
• #6 – Ben Bacal
• #7 – Bruce Walker
• #8 – Joe Babajian
• #9 – Ben Bacal & Roger Perry
• #10 – Joe Babajian & Stephen Walton

Check out more about the homes that made the list here or on Destination Luxury’s Instagram: @destinationluxury

Below is the San Fernando Valley Market Report for June 2014 detailing local real estate market statistics and including year-over-year data: