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January 14, 2022

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1.14.2022 | DIGS.NET 67 M A R K E T to the Beach Cities in the late 1990's. "Hands down, I think that the Beach Cities is the best place in the world," says the New Jersey native. Citing standout schools and beaches, plus the year-round roster of community events, like Fiesta Hermosa and the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, she points out: "ere's always a reason to celebrate." It was in this charmed Southern California commu- nity Zandell found a new home—and a satisfying new calling helping people sell their properties. e fact that she's being entrusted with what's often a client's most valuable material asset is foremost in her mind at all times. "I got into this business because around 20 years ago, when I was doing hair, I bought my first property," Zandell recounts. "e realtor who helped me was not what I thought a realtor would be." About 4 years later she got into real estate, and since then, has been making her mark in a competitive niche by being an agent of the people for nearly 18 years. Her populist touch means listings range from modest townhomes to upscale beachside residences. "I want to help as many people as I can—but do it very thor- oughly," she points out. Zandell sticks resolutely to old-school ways—building relationships face to face, and tenaciously looking out for clients. "ere's four thousand realtors in our community," she explains, "and I appreciate it any more than anybody can imagine when someone sees the value in picking me. I want to work hard to make them feel splendid about their choice." While client relationships are cultivated in an ages-old way, Zandell is also all about using new tech to help sell properties. "e great thing about RE/MAX is that we have one of the best IT departments," the agent explains. "I'm blessed to have my team behind me." ough she receives a lot of referrals (clients wax on about her positively in reviews, and she's been awarded Best Realtor/Selling Agent in e Easy Reader, among other accolades), Zandell still uses traditional methods, such as calling past clients and new ones, plus knocking on doors to get out in the community and personally meet prospective clients. It harkens back to her modest upbringing, where hard work was stressed, and being selected for the job meant everything. "When I am lucky enough to be juggling five escrows at once, it doesn't matter how many hours in a day I work," says Zandell. "I put my head on the pillow at night and I feel good." Top: 900 15th Street, Living Room, yard and kitchen; Middle: 1119 9th Street, Living Room; Bottom: 2009 Farrell Street, Living Room.

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