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About Kurt Wisner
The MayorThe Mayor
Born and raised in California, Kurt graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Communications.
He started his real estate career in West Seattle, where he was the number one realtor for the better part of a decade. After taking a two-year sabbatical, during which he traveled the world with his brother, Kurt landed in Los Angeles and has been practicing real estate in California ever since. He brings the life lessons he learned around the globe to his career, and is always certain to keep his priorities straight.
Kurt is a sucker for a killer bottle of wine and an afternoon game of golf (not in that order!).
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About Alyssa Valentine
Listing ExpertListing Expert
With 17 years of experience and over 400 transactions under her belt, Alyssa brings a distinct and discerning perspective to the industry. As a top-producing agent specializing in Northeast Los Angeles and the surrounding communities, Alyssa is known as a skilled negotiator, a straightforward communicator and detailed professional.
Alyssa's vast knowledge of the building and design process - having personally renovated numerous properties throughout LA - and love for interior design allow her to counsel and guide her clients beyond the norm. She has a deep understanding of how to unveil a home's potential, while honoring its unique characteristics - always with an eye on budget and bottom line. She takes a hands-on approach to preparing and styling her listings, ensuring every property's potential is fully maximized.
In her off-time, Alyssa can often be found scouring the local flea markets and consignment shops for furniture and decor, or shuttling her teens to their various games. She is married to a fellow agent, Anselm Clinard.
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About Eugene Ridenour
Listing ExpertListing Expert
Eugene was raised in Los Feliz and graduated from USC with a degree in Communication Arts & Sciences.
Growing up surrounded by architectural works of Neutra, Schindler and Lloyd Wright, he fostered a love of architecture and design, which drew him to a career in real estate. A top producing agent for 20+ years, Eugene has owned and operated his own real estate brokerage and worked in management at Berkshire Hathaway.
Eugene loves spending time with his wife and two daughters, with whom he enjoys exploring the outdoors, always looking for the next adventure, be it bouldering and rock climbing in Joshua Tree, skiing in Lake Tahoe, or hitting the local beaches. If not there, you will find him on a tennis court where he lives by the adage: You only live once, but you get to serve twice.
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About Jennifer Cahill
Listing ExpertListing Expert
Born and raised in Orange County, CA Jennifer graduated with degrees in English & Political Science from California State Fullerton. She dove right into a decade-long career in law and property management building a portfolio of 100+ properties along the West Coast. A passion for design and desire for a good challenge created a fulfilling foray into rehabbing homes and obtaining her real estate license. Clients appreciate the dedication and calm demeanor she brings to every deal.
Jennifer takes pleasure in French food, Italian wine, hot yoga, dry wit, and the Sunday paper. She's a mom, wife and shares the same birthday with her rescue pup Ezra.
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About Edith Reyna
Listing ExpertListing Expert
Edith Reyna was born in Mexico City, Mexico and made the move with her family to live in Los Angeles, California in 1982 at the age of 13. Her real estate experience started back in 1990 when she started working with an escrow company. With over 23 years of experience in Real Estate, Edith has been fortunate to work alongside an amazing team, which has given her the opportunity to assist her clients in achieving their goals in either selling or buying real estate. Edith’s purpose in her profession is to assist her clients through every point of the process so that the transition of placing a “SOLD” sign on the seller’s property or handing over the keys to the buyer’s new home is seamless.
When Edith is not selling real estate, she is typically spending time with her husband, 2 beautiful daughters, and their 2 dogs (Vader & Leia).
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About Melissa Shahin
Listing ExpertListing Expert
Lifelong Angeleno, Melissa has been fortunate to have the opportunity to call many of LA’s fabulous neighborhoods home. This geographic expertise combined with her relentless work ethic really sets her clients up for success. Her love of architecture, design, and the arts has helped foster and find that perfect neighborhood/client match.
Melissa’s background in management and years of both performing and teaching dance have taught her the importance of customer service, working well under pressure, problem-solving, and execution.
An ideal day off for Melissa consists of a hike in Griffith Park, visiting a local art museum, afternoon skateboarding, some magic hour photography followed by a healthy home-cooked dinner at home.
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About Anselm Clinard
Buyer SpecialistBuyer Specialist
Anselm hails from Lynchburg, VA and graduated with a degree in Theatre from the University of Virginia. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and later worked as a producer & director. His interest in LA real estate began to grow after meeting his wife, Alyssa, also a real estate agent, in 2005, and he later obtained his license in 2009. Following the birth of their second child, it seemed natural for Anselm to focus exclusively on real estate alongside Alyssa (also a listing team member). He loves solving the unique challenges of each deal and working with a creative and diverse client base.
Anselm’s off-duty love is soccer (plays goalie). He plays in two men’s leagues and coaches AYSO for kids.
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About Geoff Martin
Buyer SpecialistBuyer Specialist
A born-and-raised Angeleno, Geoff began investing in and managing industrial warehouses in 2000. Though he comes from commercial real estate, the opportunity to help a friend find a home in 2013 drew Geoff to Northeast LA, where he's been a top-producing residential buyer's agent ever since. He deeply believes the greatest service he can provide is the perspective every buyer needs to make the decisions that are right for them, no matter how long it takes. "Every relationship counts. Helping people find their way home adds value to their lives...and mine."
Geoff is an avid heli-skier, dog lover, sartorialist and bonsai artist.
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About Susie Park
Buyer SpecialistBuyer Specialist
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Susie graduated from Cal State L.A. with a BA in Broadcast Journalism.
Having grown up in Silverlake and now living in Highland Park, Susie prides herself in knowing the Eastside of LA like the back of her hand. She spent her college years as a freelance writer while also working in hospitality as a bartender. Behind the bar she learned invaluable people skills and the art of remaining calm under pressure. These strengths and her love of architecture make real estate a natural fit.
She loves road trips, warm weather, everything coconut and beach days with her husband and their two kids, Mia and Max.
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About Mark Grimes
Buyer SpecialistBuyer Specialist
Born + raised in the SF Bay Area, Mark holds a business degree from UC Riverside and has lived in three LA neighborhoods over the last 20 years: Atwater Village, WeHo and Mid City. Previously, Mark was a retail buyer and wholesale product development executive of home textiles + women's accessories for multiple large retailers. After working with The Local on his personal real estate transactions, he entered the field professionally. Working with national retailers on large scale product deals has given him invaluable negotiation experience, and reimagining six of his own properties has given him the vision to advise our clients on their purchases.
On his down time, you can find Mark at the flea market or hunting online for the next great interior design purchase, traveling + spending time with friends and family.
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About Karina Del Toro Groves
Buyer SpecialistBuyer Specialist
Born and raised in Los Angeles California, Karina has been a SoCal native her entire life.
After college , Karina pursued her passion in the non-profit arena as a director of operations. After taking some time off for the birth of her second child, Karina was motivated to return to real estate. Where her enthusiasm for helping others, and love for the community has helped her connect with clients and provide them with the best service.
Being bilingual has also helped her serve the Latino community.
As a mom and wife she enjoys family time. Loves exploring new restaurants, anything sweet, and going to the movies.
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About Clarissa Reyna
Marketing ManagerMarketing Manager
Her roots until this day lie with Northeast Los Angeles. She attained both her Bachelor’s in Public Health and a Master’s in Business Administration from Dominican University of California.
With 5 years of experience in healthcare management, she was inspired to make a change and utilize her creativity by starting her own marketing business to help local businesses, specifically realtors within NELA. Real Estate has always been a part of her life and it’s been her dream to work with a company that allows her to keep that creative spark and operational outlook alive.
Clarissa is a food enthusiast, an avid movie + concert goer, and enjoys spending time with her pups and family.
About Steve Feighner
Listing Escrow ManagerListing Escrow Manager
Born and raised in Michigan, Steve graduated with a BBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Since his move to California, Steve has amassed over 14 years of experience in real estate - from residential resale to lending and the wild world of short sales - which has given him a unique and broad view of the real estate industry
Most weekends, you can find him hanging out with his family in Burbank. Steve relishes a day spent with his wife and young daughters, cooking, working out on the Peloton, and traveling SoCal and beyond.
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