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I enjoy my work because my clients show a strong pride in their homes and lives. My process is at once smooth and exciting, detail-oriented and creative, efficient and deeply rewarding.
“The home should be the treasure chest of living.”
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Susan brings over 30 years of marketing, media and sales experience to the world of real estate. Her expertise with helping clients through the process of buying and selling in the corporate world made her transition seamless to residential real estate consultation. She has found that her love of sales is much more about the social interaction – getting to know people better and helping them fulfill needs – than the business elements. That said, her years of transactional expertise help to create a high-quality, professional experience that reduces stress, produces satisfaction, and guides people she cares about through life changes!
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Susan is a community activist and utilizes her management and marketing skills to bring opposing sides together.
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Susan graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Business Administration - emphasis Marketing. Her first job in the advertising industry was working for Jerry Della Femina - famous for marketing difficult products. Prior to becoming a Realtor, she spent the rest of her marketing career working as a sales director for media companies such as Viacom (MTV Networks, Nickelodeon, Paramount and CBS), Time, Inc. (People, Sunset, Fortune, etc.), The Los Angeles Times and Harvard Business Review. Her negotiating skills are top notch and she has an innate understanding of how to price.
The move from Phoenix to Los Angeles felt temporary until she reared her children in the city. She is now a true Angeleno and has found joy in becoming an advocate for her Carthay community and volunteering at local non-profits.
As an experienced real estate investor, Susan has bought and sold multiple residences for herself and has a great understanding of what it is like for a person to either buy or sell a house.
“Nothing will work unless you do ”
Professional Associations (DRE# 01965277):
· National Association of REALTORS®
· California Association of REALTORS®
· Beverly Hills/GLAA of REALTORS®
· President’s Circle 2021
· Chairman’s Circle Gold 2020
· Leading Edge Society 2016, 2019 & 2022, Honor Society 2018
· Top 100 agents in Production in LA/SB 2020
· P.I.C.O. NC Past-Member
· Steering Committee Co-President, Carthay Square NA
Personal Information:
· Proud mother of two adult children
· Carthay Square resident for 30 plus years
· Community/school supporter
· Marketing consultant
I can't stress how important it is to know a lot about a person you will intimately work with for the next three to six months. Your realtor is your friend, confidant, supporter, information source, shield, consultant, philosopher, therapist and hard-driving deal maker. Not many agents give you the chance to interview them prior to the first connection. Check me out...see what you think!
Who you are is a culmination of all the people who impacted your life. I have been incredibly lucky. My parents instilled a good work ethic, taught me to give back and to stand up for what I believe. I hope I gave the same gift in return to my children.
When I was starting my second career I wanted to bring a strength from my first career - the representation of a strong brand - to real estate. I was successful at that when I joined the Beverly Hills office. When you have the choice, why not go with a leader?
Listening is everything. Those who can't listen will miss what is most important to their clients and will not get them what they want. It seems so simple, but to some it is really hard. When you have listened to your clients they will in turn listen to you!
“To know Susan, is to love Susan. As first time home buyers, Susan made us feel safe to ask any questions, mentored us as we navigated a tough year long home buying experience (including a pandemic), and just is a complete joy to work with. Her professionalism matched with the fact that she is just a wonderful human being makes her the best in the business. Given how personable she is, she worked with the many personalities on the sellers side with ease - while still having our best interest front and center. She is honest, thoughtful, thorough, organized, responsive, and knowledgeable (about SO MANY AREAS in LA). I could not recommend her more as you search for your home and send all my friends her way." - Lexi N., Media Sales
"In 2018 we were looking to sell our ranch in northern Az so I called my ole college buddy SoCal Susan and asked for help. The ranch is in Coconino county, she lives in LA and I live in Phoenix but real estate registration was just one of the multiple hurdles that she handily and effortlessly overcame. We had been searching for incredible advertising and marketing and that just happens to be Susan’s thing. Always has been.. Our buyers from “Northern California” who run a not your every day kinda business somehow picked up on our property through her relentless marketing and the rest is history. You say ?? that’s what agents do? Not this one.. she went beyond the call of duty. Needless to say my family and extended family are off the charts happy with the results. SOLD .. two sweaty years of solid sweat. Not unlike the last four years here in the good ole USofA.. In these times of Covid, which miraculously fell in the midst and where nothin I repeat nothing is easy, SHE still manages to close the deal!!! Nothing the wild Sanford K army can’t handle... - My name’s joe and I approve this message!!
"Susan is a true gem of a realtor and a wonderful person to boot! My husband and I are moving to Los Angeles from out of state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Susan has been a life saver through the whole ordeal. She listened patiently to our needs, found some great options, and gave us Facetime tours (since we couldn’t travel to see places in person). She guided us through the application process, helped us negotiate a lower rent on the listing we wanted, and even helped us work through the decision between two different apartments that approved our application at the same time. Ultimately, she helped us find an amazing apartment in our goal neighborhood with minimal stress. Throughout the whole process she was kind, funny, understanding, and supportive.” - Jessi D., Art History PhD
“Nothing better than your mom deciding to buy you a house to rent instead of helping you lease one. Thanks Mom!!!.” - Sandy K., Tutor/Writer
“Susan is GREAT! She made a plan to sell our house, stuck with it and the results were beyond our expectations. Her marketing tools were nothing short of amazing--our house looked so amazing online, I almost didn't want to sell it. But ... we did sell it and for a very good price. Susan was calm and accessible throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her.” Marcie & Richard M., Writer & Director, Show Design
“Susan was an amazing help to us in finding an apartment when we moved to LA from the East Coast, so when we decided to buy a place, we knew exactly who to turn to. Susan was a calm and effective negotiator, understanding what was important to us in buying a home. Once we were under contract, she was on top of every deadline and every requirement, all while making sure our questions and concerns were always addressed.
We also appreciate that Susan is invested in the community. She cares about making LA a better city. We've learned a lot from her and have appreciated that she made us feel welcome here.” Marylin R. & Mike S. IT Manager & Corporate Communications VP
"My husband and I relocated to Los Angeles from the Midwest. Rather than buying a home we were interested in renting one. We knew what we were looking for and had certain requirements that we were not willing to compromise on. Thank goodness we found Susan. We looked at many homes that were unsuitable for our needs and at times my husband and I became discouraged. However, Susan continued to encourage us and her expertise and honesty was invaluable. Once we found the right home Susan communicated with the other real estate agent and she also processed all of the paperwork for us. I can’t thank Susan enough. Had it not been for her assistance my husband and I probably would have packed up and moved back to the Midwest!" - Steph & Mark D., Retired
"We were confident from the start that Susan Sanford was the best choice to sell our condo in Santa Monica. Having worked with Susan in her previous industry, I knew her to be someone with high integrity and a strong work ethic. As expected, she brings these same qualities and dedication to her work as a real estate agent. Susan is incredibly responsive to every form of communication (we used ‘em all!) and didn’t hesitate to be at the condo whenever we couldn’t for a repair or inspection. We met with Susan several months before we planned to sell our condo. She patiently answered all of questions and helped us determine the best pricing and timing for every step of the process. She advised us how to make our home show-ready, and created an incredible website with gorgeous photos and videos. When COVID interrupted plans to put our condo on the market in spring 2020, Susan quickly educated herself and us on the myriad of new rules and the fluctuating real estate marketplace and worked with us to find a new on-sale date. Unable to conduct normal open houses, Susan scheduled appointments with every potential buyer. Prior to the pandemic, we expected our condo to sell quickly, and when it took longer than expected, Susan kept a positive attitude and assured us that our buyer was out there. She was right, and once we had the buyer, she guided us through the closing process as proficiently as she had done all along. We absolutely highly recommend Susan!" - Meridee & Jeff J., retired
"Susan is truly a rockstar. My husband and I came to her with a very tight deadline for purchasing a home (2 months) and she was able to make everything happen very quickly and get us into a beautiful house in our desired neighborhood. As first-time buyers, we knew absolutely nothing about real estate, but Susan guided us through the process expertly. She was very responsive, knowledgeable, and caring. She anticipated my every need and question. She did all the hard negotiating for us and got us everything we wanted. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone wanting to buy a home in LA, especially the Mid-City/Miracle Mile area, which is her specialty." - Siena A. & Andy B., Software Engineers
"Where to even begin with Susan?! First of all, I can unequivocally say that there is no way I would have gotten the house that I did had it not been for her tireless effort, hardwork and savvy real estate experience. She constantly helped me find new and interesting properties during the busiest and most competitive real estate market and was able to find gem after gem. Once we found my perfect property, it was her experience and dealmaking chops that quickly got us under contract and navigated a very challenging escrow process to the bitter end. I can’t say enough about how amazed I am that she was able to make this deal happen and was just such a wonderful agent and overall awesome human being to work with!" - Nate R., Producer
“Susan was everything I could have asked for in a realtor. I’ll say upfront: we were not easy clients. We were moving during a pandemic, from out of state, to a massive city we knew little about, in terrible market, with a limited budget. As a result, Susan did a ton of legwork for us – showing us places all over Los Angeles so we could get a feel for different neighborhoods, doing all the preliminary showings over Facetime. Truly a savior. She was so attentive to the little details that make a big difference over time (i.e., which walls were shared with neighbors, whether sound bled through from neighboring units/local streets/highways nearby, how that might change during different times of day, whether there were sufficient outlets, whether assigned parking spots were actually being respected by neighbors, etc.). Her dedication to those details upfront saved us a lot of time in an already extensive housing search. What I really appreciated most was how she straddled the difficult line of (1) respecting our list of needs/wants and not showing us garbage we didn’t want (2) while also making sure to include options that were good alternatives so we could get an accurate sense of the tradeoffs required by what’s available on the market. Really tough line to straddle (I would know, my mom’s a realtor). But Susan nailed it. I never felt like our needs were being invalidated, but I did feel like I was growing in my understanding of the LA market, what was available, and how we could choose a home in LA that would best fit our needs. Tough to do in general, very tough in this market. All that said, Susan is also lovely to work with. Super prompt in responding, great at negotiating with the other side, knowledgeable about the area, and consistently went the extra mile like it was no big deal. If we ever look to move again, I know exactly who I’ll call.” Cait & John S., Lawyer & Music Producer
"After a year of using generator produced electricity the property owner offered us the opportunity to terminate our lease at no penalty. We are an LA based furniture manufacturer that needed three-phase 460/480v power, 12+ feet ceilings, a loading dock, and had outgrown our 25k factory space. I asked Susan for a referral, and she stepped up to help us relocate. As we looked at spaces during the pandemic a purchase seemed plausible, but the space we decided to buy went into contract (as did other industrial properties at the time). After seeing more buildings, we decided to pursue leasing a 40k sq. ft. empty warehouse in the “Arts District”. Susan managed all communication and negotiations with the owner’s agent nailing us a sweet deal for five years with an option to extend. Susan helped my wife and I buy a duplex we love, and I’ve referred her to friends and family. She is my go-to resource for all our real estate needs, and I cannot recommend her more highly!" Riley R. President & Designer
“My husband and I started our home search process in early January 2020. As first-time home buyers with a very wide geographical interest (as north as Calabasas and as south as Westchester), we took full advantage of Susan's local expertise, unwavering patience, and working model flexibility as we researched and visited north of 50 properties with her and on our own. We asked her to move our house tracking to Google Sheets (I am very type A about lists) and she shifted to our preferred method of tracking without missing a beat. She was extremely responsive to all our questions about neighborhoods, comps, pricing, and anything else that came up along the way. When the time came that we found a house we loved, Susan helped us understand how the offer, escrow, and close processes worked, which stakeholders were responsible for what (seller, escrow company, lender, inspectors, title company, etc.), and what we should expect in terms of timing and best practices. There were times when we couldn't get straight answers on questions from our lender or the escrow company, and Susan stepped in to translate and problem-solve. She helped us negotiate a really wonderful deal on a beautiful home, and she alleviated our home-buying anxieties along the way. I could not recommend her enough. Hire her to help you buy a house! You won't regret it." - Kelsey & Matt B., Social Media Executive & Civil Engineer
"I can’t say enough about how much we loved working with Susan to find and purchase our dream home. From the moment we started the search, Susan helped us through every step in the process; explaining all the details, protecting our interests and guiding us to the correct decisions. She was an invaluable resource, ally and friend throughout everything...and our purchase was not straightforward, so we needed all the help we could get. Susan handled the entire process start to finish with excellence and care. We always felt that she had our back and was there for advice and support anytime. Susan is flat out the best. Call her and see for yourself.” - Jim & MaryMargaret B., Event Executives
"As a first time home-seller it was paramount that I have the right realtor to work with in this process. I was about to embark in an exercise that I didn’t necessarily have all the tools or know-how for so I needed someone that would aptly fill that role. Hiring Susan, as my realtor was the best decision I made. She painstakingly guided me along as we went through the undertaking of selling my home.
As a seller you want to have a realtor that will sell your home quickly and at the selling price, however, there were other points that were important to me as well. Susan was in lock step with me on how to market my home and in understanding the type of buyer that would be best to take stewardship of the property I so adored, loved and looked after for 21 years. She recognized and was always cognizant of the emotional element that selling my home had for me. She knew I cared deeply about whom I was ultimately selling my home to. I admired and respected the tenacity that Susan showed in selling my property. She took utmost care for all the open houses and showings. She kept me up to date with everything along the way. When we went into escrow she kept me informed and educated to the process. Any hiccup that developed during escrow (which will happen) she was all over and able to find a solution.
I felt both protected and heard during our entire journey together. She successfully helped negotiate the final selling of my home that made both the buyers and myself happy, If you are looking for a realtor to work with to sell your home, I would highly recommend Susan Sanford. She will take great care of you!!!” - Deb S., Production Manager
“As first time home buyers we had a lot to learn about the buying process and Susan made sure we understood what was happening each step of the way. She was able to quickly determine our priorities and was patient with us as we honed in on the perfect house.” - Kari & Dane S., Media Director & Engineer
“Susan was creative in finding homes that matched my needs because she listened and had great resources. As we viewed homes, Susan answered my questions fully and honestly, and if she didn't have an answer, she found one. She is resourceful, smart, and networked; she knows brokers, home evaluators, and has a good rapport with folks both inside and outside of her own company. Susan was an advocate and took a great many steps to make sure that my concerns were voiced with follow-through. All through the process, Susan was non-judgmental and let me decide what I wanted, yet she let me know if something didn't seem right with a house or an offer. I cannot recommend her more highly.” - Carrie S., CSUN Professor
"From the moment I met Susan Sanford, my hunt for a real estate agent was over. She was smarter than everybody else I interviewed, with both an amazing marketing approach, and a willingness to listen, then do her research to make her clients’ needs a reality. Less than three weeks preparation including an amazing marketing and exposure program, and then only one open house, we had a hard bid! A few days of negotiating, and Susan closed the deal, at a price that made all the parties very happy. I will be looking for something else to buy in the very near future. I do not need to interview real estate agents again. After my experience with Susan, I wouldn't consider working with anybody else." - Laura S., Beading Specialist
"A while back I'd noticed that a gal on NextDoor was a Realtor and offhandedly asked if she works with people looking for rentals. I had a feeling what my husband and I were planning to search for would be hard to find, and figured we could use all the help we could get. We have one dog, two rabbits and wanted a fenced yard of a sort... also, air conditioning because anyone who says you don't need A/C in LA is just kidding themselves. Susan searched the MLS (which lists rentals, who knew? not me!) and other sites for units that met our requirements. When I ran across something myself, I forwarded it on. She contacted property managers to confirm things important to us (pet policy, appliances included, etc) and grouped times for us to visit the apartments, in most cases joining us for them. She did all the back-and-forth with property managers saving us SO much time and frustration. I'm a Type A, organized person but having Susan tee things up was really helpful. Perhaps even more importantly - she notices red flags that even the most experienced, observant renters might overlook. You'd LIKE to think that you'd notice dog poo all over a property but I'm telling you, if you desperately want a fenced grassy yard, it's easy to only notice the grass and overlook the poo. And as a bonus, as a prospective tenant, YOU don't have to point out or ask the property manager about things like the aforementioned dog poo. SHE does - politely and professionally, so you still come off smelling like a rose, and that continues through the end of the process. It gets better. Should you find a rental that's listed on the MLS (a LOT are – especially smaller buildings), the owner pays Susan 2.5% of a year's rent, out of your deposit, In other words, the renter pays nothing! Alternatively, if she helps you get into a rental not listed on the MLS, you pay the 2.5%. Though most places we saw were on the MLS, the place we chose wasn't (luck of the draw), so we paid the 2.5% - happily even! Never did I get the impression that we were getting a lesser degree of attention as renters. And if/when we ever buy (ignore the pigs flying) we'll go straight to Susan. I'm sure that's part of the rationale for her services for renters and it makes sense. She's sharp as a tack, observant, organized and genuinely dedicated." - Angie C., Freelance Designer
“I enlisted my good friend Susan to help me quickly find a family home in the San Fernando Valley. She immediately catered to my every need and cooperatively we found THE house that is now our home. Whenever I needed anything she was there…and still is! Susan is service-oriented, works smartly and efficiently, and used her business sense to help me make the right decisions. I highly recommend her as a great real estate agent." - Jaci W., President, Automotive After-market Company
“I have had the pleasure of having Susan Sanford represent me in a number of real estate transactions over the past few months. Susan is a true professional – prepared, honest, tough, and experienced. I have always felt that she has had our best interest at heart – even if that meant a transaction didn’t close because it was the right thing for her client. Her advice over the past few months has been spot on. She seems to know when to make an aggressive offer and when to play it safe. When working with other brokers she never offends but is clear that she is speaking on behalf of, and for, her clients. Susan has an excellent knowledge and eye for the Los Angeles real estate market. Being new to the area she will be my ‘go-to’ realtor from here on out. I highly recommend Susan Sanford and the services she offers." - David W., President, Software Company
"We love Susan! As first time homeowners we required a lot of hand-holding, education, and reminders. She managed us with ease and we always felt that she put our best interests first and without hesitation. She was always available and really believed in us and I truly feel we needed her on our team to get through this crazy experience. I'm so grateful we had the opportunity to work with Susan and whole-heartedly recommend her!!!” - Julia S., Executive Producer
“Susan was so helpful and patient with us. We had no intention of purchasing a home (mostly because we never thought we would be able to!) when we met Susan, but sure enough 6 weeks later we owned the very home we stumbled into. Its been months, and we could not be happier with our purchase! We still stay in touch with Susan and would absolutely recommend her to anyone that needs a great agent! She is not salesy and will always recommend what is best for YOU, not the DEAL!” - Riley R., Furniture Designer/President
“I could not have asked for anyone better to represent us for the sale of our house than Susan. We were lucky to have someone that really knew their business and had all the answers at every turn. If she said she'd call at 4:00, she called at 4:00, without fail. Susan treated the sale of our house as if it were her own. She always maintained a positive attitude which helped me to keep positive. She was the best and I recommend her highly.” - Cheryl F., Collector & Seller
“I have been working with Susan on the sale of my house and purchase of a new one. This process can be intimidating and emotional. Susan has a knack for diffusing the stress of change. She has been attentive to my requests from the very start. Susan makes me feel like I am her best and only client! I highly recommend her as your first choice of real estate agents." - Arlene S-G., Casting Director
"Susan is an amazing real estate agent. She truly cares about her clients, is amazingly attentive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I could not recommend her more highly; if you don't work with her to find your next home or investment property, you're crazy!” - Nikita & Daniel H., Procurement & Sales Operations
“Susan is a total gem in this crazy SoCal real-estate market. Never backs down from a challenge and always positive. Susan sold a piece of raw land in one weekend for me and then took on the monumental task (I'm cheap) of finding me and my wife a home. I couldn't recommend her more and she will be my real-estate agent for life.” - Dustin & Ashley S., Senior Visual Effects Compositor & Vet Assistant
"Susan was very knowledgeable and diligent, and she went to great lengths to help me find a house that would meet my needs and wants. If I were shopping for a house again, I would use her services again. She previewed lots of houses before taking me to see them; she listened carefully to my reactions and concerns; she was candid about issues with any particular property; and she accommodated my schedule. She also helped me with assessing the community, the neighborhood, and with trades people." - Camille G., Law Professor
“Susan has been an incredible resource in helping me research what areas of Los Angeles have potential for me with my budget. She has uncovered neighborhoods I would have never considered and come up with solutions to some of my financial hurdles which made buying a house a real option for me. Susan is quick to make stuff happen, thorough, and enthused about the process which makes working with her a true pleasure.” - Gabrielle Y., Producer
“Susan made the buying process so easy. I have bought several homes in the past and this was the easiest transaction that I have ever been through. Anytime there were tough issues to work though on the seller side, Susan was able to negotiate and find a resolution that everyone was happy with. Susan truly cared about what was best for our family and found us the house of our dreams within our budget.” - Justin & Christina A., Head of Content, social media & Media Sales
"Susan is a real trooper! She got me through the rough stuff (inspections, failed escrows, FHA buyers, etc.) even while she was out of the country! We worked very well together and now I consider her a friend." - Leslie R., Children's Book Author
"Susan worked with me to find and purchase a home on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since she does most of her work in Southern California, she teamed with an agent here to ensure everything went smoothly. But she did the majority of the legwork. My experience with Susan was excellent. Start to finish we found a house and closed on it in two months! We made one failed offer and were successful on the second one. Susan is very good at both the soft skills (e.g., working with the selling agents, understanding my needs and setting expectations) and the hard skills (e.g., loan management, disclosures, paperwork, process). I highly recommend her as your agent." - Sally S., CHRO, Engineering Company
"We were lucky to be referred to Susan, who helped us sell our condo near Culver City. Having had experience with a number of real estate agents, we can confidently say she was truly exemplary; every bit as knowledgeable, accommodating and responsive as we could have hoped for. Susan made the process seamless and stress-free for us, even as she dealt with a difficult HOA and an unresponsive Buyer’s Agent. She gave us the right guidance and suggested the most actionable upgrades to ensure our property showed its best. Even more impressive were Susan’s efforts after we’d left the state to our new home! She continued to coordinate with contractors and manage the property and escrow through closing, letting us focus on our new living situation. We feel so fortunate to have worked with her, and hope she’s available the next time we need to buy or sell a home. Thank you, Susan!" Dan & Niki H. Sales Operation & Procurement Management
"Here’s the deal!…Susan Sanford is The Agent Extraordinaire! During our initial interview I was won over Susan’s intelligence, decency and willingness topped off with her great sense of humor! I entrusted her with the sale of my largest asset - my home. Throughout this journey, Susan’s honesty and integrity was always front and center.. Susan’s stellar marketing background and networking prowess naturally factored into her approach and strategy which culminated in a highly successful marketing campaign. My property appeared in featured articles in the Los Angeles Times and The Hollywood Reporter. This along with a sensational custom designed website created a stunning presentation for the desired demographic. Deeply knowledgeable about the local market as well as the wider city market enabled us to decide upon a price point while The Fed started hiking interest rates. Susan’s strategy was always keeping an eye on this ever-changing dynamic movement and doing her best to anticipate future changes. Always just a phone call or text away, Susan is a great listener (an art in and of itself), cool as a cucumber, supportive and solution-oriented. She was unfazed by any curve balls which were handled with great poise and aplomb Once my home was listed, it was an incredibly quick and painless time through to closing. Incredible numbers of people turned up for the first open house which resulted in multiple offers. Within ten days, the house was sold for $316,000 over the asking price. A gifted and nuanced negotiator, Susan masterfully navigated the final phase of our journey, playing hardball if and when necessary, but always with grace and dignity. Susan aced it!" Steph F., Sound Editor & Photographer
"Susan was tremendous. We were traveling across the country and Susan sent us listings to review during our trip. When we arrived in CA she had a list of our preferred places. We moved in to the second one we saw. Great job Susan." John N. and Vicki W. Finance and Adventure Enthusiast
"I met Susan on the telephone when I called on a large ad, she placed in the “LA Times” on a land parcel. I liked her tone and candor. We agreed to meet and discuss listing, marketing, and selling our property. Susan is a businesswoman and a saleswoman. There are a lot of calls, meetings, tours, and documents before closing escrow. She never lost sight of the goal. Our goal was to sell for cash in AS-IS condition.
Our ranch runs from Chico to Paradise. The entire town of Paradise burned to the ground 4 months into our 1-year listing. Then Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the north state utility went bankrupt. After the fire we relisted 5,000 acres for $10M. That is $2K /acre. Our first sale was 250 acres for $1.5M or $6K/acre.
I recommend Susan K. Sanford without hesitation or reservation. She is timely and prepared. Susan is observant and insightful. She accepted our habits and traditions. She worked well with a local broker in Chico who knew our property and could give good tours.” - Don S., Land Owner & Entrepreneur
“Years after Susan helped my husband, dog and I find a rental, she made our first-time home purchase a veritable breeze in the face of a pandemic (no open houses!) and record low supply amid high demand and prices. Susan’s a dedicated, empathetic, highly perceptive advocate with a wealth of knowledge and reassuring, responsive approach. Beyond that, she’s a natural problem solver - strategic, patient, insightful and, without question, a massive reason why we landed the house we fell in love with. Not only that: the day she gave us our keys, she also gave keys to folks we’d sent her way who needed to find a rental - 100% virtually, from the east coast. Bottom line: When it comes to what’s quite possibly the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, knowing you’re in such expert hands (on so many levels) is invaluable, and her colleagues are top-notch too. You can’t do better.” - Angie & Paul C., Graphic Artist & Client Services Manager
“Susan did such a great job helping us find an apartment. We couldn’t recommend her more. We moved to the area from the East coast and were not able to visit in person to find a place to live. Having Susan’s help gave us peace of mind as we prepared for a cross-country move. She helped us identify options that fit our needs and arranged and took us on virtual tours. Once we had found a place to lease, she supported us throughout the entire process from signing the lease, inspecting the apartment, and getting us the keys. Susan has been a pleasure to work with personally and professionally, and we hope we will have the opportunity to work with her again!" - Marilyn R. & Mike S., IT Manager & Corporate Communications VP
"If you are in the real estate market for a personal home, you also are aware of the fact that the process is as personal as it gets: psychologically one has to feel comfortable, financially one has to feel protected, and one person has to shepherd it all along: that is your very partner in this process, specifically your real estate agent. After a search to identify the best fit for us, we concluded the best choice is in Susan Sanford; the house hunt that followed proved through and through that we made the right decision. Immediately responsive, thoroughly resourceful, elegantly persuasive, tirelessly organized, and a keen negotiator, Susan made us feel at ease throughout the process, bridging effectively with the seller’s real estate agent, helping us throughout the inspections, coordinating effectively with the escrow office, the lender, title agent, the insurance, the various vendors. At a time when virtually everyone around us complained about the trials and tribulations of the real estate market of 2021, we were blissfully unaware because we had the best advocate in our corner in Susan, who closed a great deal for us: our dream home. Susan Sanford has our highest recommendation as your real estate agent.” - Sean M. & Andreea B., Corporate Lawyer & CHRO, Venture Capital
Community
I count my wealth in friends as opposed to money. Community means a lot to me. While raising kids and working long hours we sometimes take friendships for granted. They exist, and seem constant, but as you age friends move, get new jobs, change their kids' school or blend families. One day your kids are adults and have left home and with them seemed to go many of your friendships. Becoming a realtor in the "third phase of life", as I call it, enabled me to begin new relationships in the workplace, with clients, in my neighborhood, and the surrounding ones. I cherish the long-lived friendships and rejoice in the newborn ones. Social media allows us to keep up with both!
““Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth”
We can all stay so much closer with those we don't get a chance to see each week, each month...sometimes each year. Our connections are longer and closer today and I delight in detailed events big and small!
I have lived in Carthay Square for over 30 years. I am a huge fan of all the Carthays and the surrounding communities. I am proud to be a member of the Neighborhood Association Steering Committee and work with long-time and newer residents to strengthen our neighborhood bonds.
After almost a year as a Board Member and Communications Director of the P.I.C.O. NC (Neighborhood Council for 11 neighborhoods) I realized it is Land Use issues that most concern me. LA is growing fast and neighborhoods are being forced to change. We help neighbors get involved in the process so they can help to manage that change.
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Year 8 of the Annual Carthay THANKSgiving Food effort will be an event. I’ve reached out to the community to join me at the LA Food Bank’s distribution center at 2300 Pellissier Place in Industry to help with food assembly. Because of the pandemic the food bank no longer supports collection so we are helping where the need is- assembly. You can always make monetary donations to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank or drop off food donations at two local food banks:
Sova Food Pantry - 8846 W Pico Blvd., LA W. Adams Church - 4959 W. Adams Blvd., LA
Postcards have been delivered to the neighborhood with detail
The distribution event date: Friday, December 16th from 9:00 am to noon
Location: 2300 Pellissier Place, Industry Too many Angelenos will go hungry this holiday season let’s help as much as we can. I am always proud to be a Carthay resident and neighbor!
We look forward to collecting food or helping at the distribution center for the LA Food Bank next November! Support our LA Food Bank effort every fall.. Thank you!
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