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October’s Red Hot Headlines

by | Oct 29, 2021

The Agency was everywhere we looked this month, getting media attention with dazzling listings, premier agents, and expanding into new territories with like-minded partners around the world. So, sit back, relax and enjoy some of our top headlines from the month.

MAURICIO UMANSKY—The Agency’s beloved Co-Founder and CEO made headlines in the Ventura Blvd magazine, showcasing his own Encino home and opening up about his family, The Agency, and life in the public eye.

SANTIAGO ARANA—Wondering what a day in the life of Santiago looks like? Business Insider shares it all.

CRAIG KNIZEK & BILLY ROSE—Craig and Billy are teaming up to represent a spectacular home duo, which was featured in Modern Luxury Interiors. 2325 San Ysidro Drive is a 1960 mid-century modern masterpiece in Beverly Hills and 9361 Farralone Avenue in Chatsworth is an iconic mid-century trophy compound for A-list architectural enthusiasts.

BRANDON PILLERLos Angeles Magazine highlighted Brandon in their article on hot L.A. properties on TikTok. “If we have a house that we’re selling and we’re doing an event, I’ll take a video of it, and within a couple of minutes I’ll have something to post,” said Brandon in the feature. His own TikTok channel, @pillerproperties, has 322,000 followers and more than 3 million likes.

ERIC ROLLO—The news is out: The Agency is in Boston! Eric Rollo leads the way as the Managing Partner of the Boston office, garnering words of praise from Mauricio in the Boston Agent Magazine: “We’re thrilled to partner with Eric Rollo and launch our new franchise in Boston as we expand our brand’s presence on the East Coast,” said Mauricio. “Eric will be a wonderful steward of our unique Agency culture as he grows his team with like-minded professionals.”

DAVID PARNES—David’s listing at 9344 Nightingale Drive in Los Angeles is catching some attention. Named one of the world’s most amazing homes, enjoy this video tour with David himself.

TRAVIS BAYLES & STEVEN MORANPasadena Magazine gave 875 Skyland Drive in Sierra Madre some love in their “On the Market” feature. The stunning architectural mid-century home is certainly worth a look, a start to finish beauty.

LISA HATEMThe Financial Times took a look at a new style of architecture being favored among those who seek to live life among the snow-capped mountains. Lisa told the publication, “People want clean, simple, unique and sophisticated,” adding that buyers are demanding homes that are cost-effective to run, environmentally friendly and provide versatile open-plan interiors.

PAUL LESTER, AILEEN COMORA & DANIEL STEVENSONThe Sacramento Bee shone the spotlight on 47730 Coast Ridge Road in Big Sur, which boasts 10 acres and ocean views above Big Sur’s Ventana resort—and a $14.8M price tag.

JAMES HARRIS, DAVID PARNES, ERIC HASKELL, MAURICIO UMANSKY, JON GRAUMAN, FARAH BRITTANY, CRAIG KNIZEK, DEEDEE HOWARD, BILLY ROSE & SANTIAGO ARANALA Confidential features some of The Agency’s most gorgeous listings this month, including 9361 Farralone Avenue in Chatsworth, 17647 Belinda Street in Encino, 910 N. Rexford Drive and 1000 Ridgedale in Beverly Hills, 6725 Portshead Road in Malibu, and 1645 Vine Street in Los Angeles.

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