The most respected name in business is now in the real estate business, right here in downtown Los Angeles…
“What a company stands for is key over time. We talk about, at Berkshire Hathaway, building culture all the time and culture counts. You can’t do it in a day, a week or a month. It takes time but is a terrific asset when you get it. We will be building, we already have, but it will continue grain of sand after grain of sand. Berkshire Hathaway and HomeServices together will be building on values that are the kind you can put on the front page of a newspaper and everyone associated with the company can be proud of.” – Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DTLA Regional Office opened its doors for business in March of 2017 with 5 agents on its roster of talent.
Today, that number stands at 68 full and part-time real estate professionals along with Transaction Coordinator Jazmin Anaya and Front Desk Administrator Magin Stowers, making it the fastest growing real estate office in DTLA.
Housed on the 8th floor of the Pershing Square Building, where the popular rooftop restaurant Perch is located on the corner of 5th and Hill Streets.
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DTLA Regional Office came to life when Managing Partner Victor Quiroz and his longtime mentor, real estate legend Bruce Mulhearn (1938-2018), saw an opportunity for growth within DTLA and the surrounding community marketplace.
MEET THE AGENTS
Vic Quiroz started in the real estate business when he was 19 years old. In 2005, he joined The Mulhearn Group now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties serving as a REALTOR®, Office Sales Manager, and now Managing Partner at the DTLA Regional Office. He has also served as a California Association of REALTORS® Certified Forms Trainer, is a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices National REthink Council Alumni and current Local Chapter Director. His insights on technology, social media, and real estate marketing have been featured in both local and national publications.
Melina Mejia is a tech savvy REALTOR®, who was mentored by Manager Victor Quiroz while both were at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Ontario office. Melina transferred to the BHHS DTLA when her young family settled in the University Park neighborhood.
Mickey Bridges is a Senior Agent working with the BHHS and the Mulhearn owned franchise company for over 23 years. Mickey is a probate specialist who transferred to BHHS DTLA because of the desirable office location and to be part of the leadership team in 2017.
Vivian C. Perez is a Senior Agent and has been with the company for 12 years with over 20 years of total real estate sales experience. A wealth of knowledge, she acts as a mentor and trainer to our newly licensed agents.
Bernadette Advincula Atienza is a Senior Agent with over 20 years of residential and commercial real estate sales experience. Bernadette is a Founding Member and the current President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Metro L.A./Beverly Hills.
Karla Molina started working at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties West Covina office then opted to join the DTLA team when the office officially opened in March of 2017. Karla is now a key member of the BHHS DTLA team.
Michelle Quintana is making her mark on the local real estate industry from DTLA to the Elysian Valley and beyond. Residing in South Park with her young family, Michelle started her real estate career with BHHS DTLA in 2017.
Damien Lee, an experienced sales agent with a background in interior design, joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DTLA in 2017. Damien also serves as a mentor to newly licensed REALTORS®.
Ural McIntosh is an up and coming agent dealing in both residential and mixed use commercial real estate when partnering with BHHS Commercial CCIM agent Mike Cobery.
Rudy Vazquez, a native Angelino with strong ties to the community and a background in finance, started his sales career with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DTLA and is a residential property specialist.
Viola Bates started her career with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DTLA and is an agent on the rise in the Los Angeles luxury real estate market.
Amirah Safieddine is a second generation REALTOR® now residing in South Park. She recently joined the BHHS DTLA team with prior experience at the BHHS Huntington Beach office in Orange County.
DTLA Weekly Q & A
DOWNTOWN WEEKLY spoke with BHHS DTLA Managing Partner Vic Quiroz and several agents who have chosen to align themselves with the brokerage firm to understand what makes this office stand out from the rest.
DOWNTOWN WEEKLY: Being successful in the real estate sales industry here in Los Angeles is not an easy thing to do. What makes this an exciting career for you?
VIVIAN P: “I love the rewarding feeling I get when seeing my clients faces as we hand over the keys to their new home or helping them close the sale on their current home so they can move on to the next chapter in their lives.”
VIOLA B: “It’s really gratifying to know that I have been an integral part of helping my clients with one of the biggest purchases they will make and finding a place where they will get to create endless memories.”
VICTOR Q: “As a producing Manager, I still get a rush when helping a client close their transaction. They are trusting me to help them make smart decisions with their real estate portfolio with the here-and-now in mind but with an eye towards the future. After 19 years in the business, I still enjoy the variety of personalities and challenges my clients bring when seeking my expertise to reach their goal.
DOWNTOWN WEEKLY: The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand is relatively new to the DTLA region, how does being associated with the name help you in your day to day business?
KARLA M: “If they are unfamiliar with our brand name, I point to Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. The values that he stands for helps the brand comes to life.”
VIVIAN P: “I believe consumers see, read, and hear all the positive feedback about our brokerage network. Our parent company, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, is now the number one real estate firm in the United States based on closed transaction sides so it’s safe to say that we are becoming a household name.”
BERNADETTE A: “The BHHS brand helps to boost my business because selling real estate is about the trust that we establish with our clients. Being with a large respectable company is a big factor in establishing that initial trust.”
RUDY V: “With the prestigious brand name, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, our clients expect nothing but the best and I try to exceed their expectations every time.”
MICKEY B: “The brokerage is continually expanding its marketing package, training courses, and support team for their agents which is something you want in the company you align your real estate career with.”
DAMIEN L: “Clients see the brand and they instinctively associate it with Warren Buffett a giant when it comes to business, quality and performance. I feel being associated with the BHHS brand instantly puts me in a better light.”
DOWNTOWN WEEKLY: We’ve consistently heard about the agent development training programs BHHS DTLA offers it’s agents. Can you elaborate on the training provided by your office and how it helps you become better at what you do?
VICTOR Q: “We have included the best practices from traditional brokerage models and infused a heavy dose of modern technology to create a unique office experience. Our weekly training events in our brick and mortar location coupled with the use of live stream technology allows our agents to stay connected to the office training without actually coming in. We believe this hybrid mixture of connection to our agents is how the successful real estate offices of the future will operate and thrive.”
AMIRAH S: “We have access to scripts and productivity programs from outside real estate coaches that can be very costly for an individual agent however BHHS DTLA offers them to us for free. With the BHHS Online Learn Center we are able to learn about almost anything we need for ourbusiness on our own time.”
DAMIEN L: “I came from another Brokerage Firm that was good but there was a fee for all the training courses. I love the free topnotch training and all of the camaraderie that I get from BHHS DTLA.”
MELINA M: “The DTLA office Training Library has hundreds of audio, video and downloadable resources available to us and has everything I need with easy access to it from anywhere.”
URAL M: “All of the things I needed to learn about real estate sales were available to me completely free of upfront charges. I’ve taken the commercial classes along with the residential courses and the large amount of available training helps me expand my overall knowledge of real estate.”
MICKEY B: “Victor Quiroz the Manager at our office and his supporting staff are exceptional individuals. The training and marketing strategies provided to our agents is the best bar none.”
DOWNTOWN WEEKLY: Sounds like you have all these great tools, training opportunities, and a lot of support from each other.
What’s it like to work in an office environment like BHHS DTLA?
VIOLA B: “The work environment at DTLA and throughout the company is so amazing! Everyone is so helpful, friendly and truly wants to see everyone do their best. I have to give a special shout out to our Managing Partner, Vic Quiroz, and his unwavering dedication to being such an awesome leader.”
DAMIEN L: “I use to be with another firm and I never really felt at home. But when I came to BHHS DTLA the other agents immediately made me feel welcomed, coupled with the training and support that I receive, I know that I could never go anywhere else.”
KARLA M: “The DTLA office is unlike any other of our company’s 20+ other locations, the classic art-deco building entrance gives way to a modern tech driven office setup once inside.”
URAL M: “There are so many advantages to working with BHHS DTLA. The use of modern technology, free training live and online, our management team is available as needed, the office environment is relaxing and you can really get refocused there. I can’t say enough, it’s really exciting!”
DOWNTOWN WEEKLY: What changes in the DTLA real estate market and surrounding region do you see in store for our community in the near future?
MICHELLE Q: “DTLA is Home. In the last 5 years we have witnessed an explosion of development and the ability to navigate the city by foot. I love that my family can walk from our loft in South Park to the office in the Financial District, to my son’s school on Bunker Hill, and the Arts District for dinner. While young professionals continue to be the mainstay of the area, there is a growing push to transform DTLA into a more family-friendly neighborhood.”
VICTOR Q: “LA’s population is growing at a rapid pace in almost every neighborhood imaginable. Major infrastructure improvements are geared towards hosting the 2028 Olympic Games however there is still a lack of new residential housing builds. This lack of supply and extremely high demand for housing has kept the LA real estate market red hot for the past several years. Regardless of the economic climate, our fantastic weather, our cultural melting pot, and our California lifestyle will continue to attract new residents across the U.S. and around the world now and in the future.”
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