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Introducing Maura Kaplan. With an impressive legacy spanning over three decades in the design and development industry, Maura is known for her discerning taste and direct, no-nonsense style. Her trailblazing approach to buying, developing, and selling real estate encompasses over 50 custom residences, showcasing a proven record of remarkable success. Beyond her professional achievement, her talent for strategy has allowed her to master the art of cultivating wealth through her personal portfolio of real estate projects.
At the heart of Maura’s success lies her core attributes; exquisite taste, honesty, dedication, diligence, the highest ethical standards, and a sense of calm to navigate the complex world of real estate with genuine grace; however, her real superpower is an uncanny ability to instantly judge a property’s hidden potential. Known as a House Whisperer, she can walk into any property and give clients an immediate understanding of how to tailor it to their needs. A natural negotiator, she approaches every deal carefully prioritizing her clients’ best interests and ensuring their dreams are realized with integrity and excellence.
Raised in a prominent Hollywood family, Maura spent her formative years in Westlake Village where she was exposed to the world of high-net-worth sensibilities, yet she was always driven to become a self-made professional. Growing up in a world where wealth was expressed and expanded by astute real estate decisions, she developed a lifelong passion for land, building, and understanding the inherent value every property holds. This early connection laid the foundation for her undeniable talent and commitment to the real estate industry.
Beyond her accomplishments in real estate and design, Maura is an avid equestrian. By the age of 17, she had earned the distinction of gold medalist for the United States equestrian team, a testament to her tenacity, precision, and unwavering focus. For over 30 years, Maura has consistently shattered industry norms, developing landmark projects that achieved record-setting sales. With her experience and understanding of every detail of custom design and development, no one offers this distinctive advantage like Maura Kaplan.
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Her myriad of previous successes include trading international equities while living in London, Tokyo, and New York during her Wall Street career, owning a gallery specializing in vintage Disney art, and first-hand experience in the permitting process in both Malibu and Beverly Hills.
Her ability to strike quickly and take advantage of stock market inefficiencies saw her quickly climb the ranks and earned her the nickname the “Cobra.” This combined with her multi-decade experience curating art collections for her clients through her gallery has given her the ability to listen closely to clients and deliver desired results. She consistently demonstrates a high level of analysis and attention to detail and as a trained editor, she often notices things others miss.
Debbie lived in Beverly Hills for 20 years and is currently building her architectural dream home in Serra Retreat, Malibu. A mother of four, she loves to travel internationally and collect animation art. Her collection has been displayed in London and Tokyo, and she has been interviewed by CNN, BBC radio, and Forbes.
An active community member and philanthropist, Debbie has served on several election campaign steering committees for Beverly Hills City Council members. She is also the Vice President of Protect, a children’s charity that helps at-risk kids.
Debbie’s rare skill set combined with her passion for helping her clients distinguishes her from other real estate agents. For selling, buying, and leasing, please consider giving her a call to see how she can help.
DRE # 02172761
Jessica Mark brings a stellar track record and wealth of local knowledge to her real estate practice.
Jessica grew up in New Zealand where her father was a custom home builder. After graduating from University in New Zealand, Jessica followed the snow to Mammoth Lakes in California and it was there that she began her real estate career in 1999. She operated as a real estate salesperson in the Lake Tahoe area and was later recruited by multiple ski development companies. In this role, Jessica sold ski-in ski-out condos, townhomes, and custom homesites adjacent to ski-resorts and private golf courses.
In 2012, Jessica married her husband and Malibu realtor, Tony Mark, and relocated to Malibu where she now resides on Point Dume. Jessica truly embodies the Malibu lifestyle; when not working, you can find her surfing, cycling, mountain biking, running, riding horses, snowboarding, and spending time with her family.
As a realtor serving current and future residents, Jessica is excited to share her way of life with clientele and help them find their place in Malibu.
DRE # 01339624
Patti Palafox is originally from Mexico City; her fascination with different cultures motivated her to travel the globe.
Patti has always had a knack for selling and turning ideas into profitable businesses. She studied International Business and Management at the London Metropolitan University.
Patti found her way to Malibu and started a production company for large scale music events. She has been a resident of Malibu for over thirteen years. It is here where she met her beautiful wife, Amber, born and raised in Malibu. They have two sons, Julian and Luca, who attend schools in Malibu, love skateboarding, the ocean, and friends. Tennis is their favorite family sport.
Patti is a member of Malibu Fitness; she loves spinning, boxing, and a healthy lifestyle.
Patti, Amber, Julian, and Luca love their community; Malibu is the place they call home.
Patti strongly believes in giving back and has been involved in several charitable organizations. She recently founded “Be You,” a foundation that encourages individuals to love and be themselves. It promotes inclusion, acceptance, self-love, and the importance of knowing that being you is awesome.
Patti has created and managed business investment portfolios averaging $30 million. She has acquired, sold, and operated locally and abroad up to $100 million in Properties.
Patti was ranked as one of the top 15 individuals for closed volume at Coldwell Banker in Malibu in the first semester of 2019.
Patti won Best Real Estate Agent for the 2019 Malibu Choice Awards.
Patti’s passion shows in everything she does. As your real estate agent, she will listen to your needs and achieve your goals. She knows each client and property are unique, and her broad business background, and compassion inspire her ability to understand seller and buyer perspectives. ‘Impossible is nothing.’
DRE # 02074352
Lauren has been serving Malibu, San Fernando Valley, Hollywood Hills and surrounding areas for 8 years. In that time, she has earned a stellar reputation representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.
With her warm smile and personable nature, Lauren connects quickly with clients and colleagues, which enables her to seamlessly assist them through their real estate transaction. Having lived in many different places in both the USA and Europe, Lauren is able to understand a wide array of people. Through her background in healthcare, Lauren brings nurturing care, attention to detail, and ultimate discretion to her clients. Having raised four boys, she has developed an athletic patience and dogged negotiation skills. Ultimately, Lauren loves what she does- bringing people to their homes.
Prior to finding her passion at Compass, Lauren earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida and had a successful career in sales spanning two continents and many years. She feels very fortunate to be able to live and work and have raised her brood in Malibu. When she’s not working, she can be found enjoying the splendors of Malibu: hiking with her dogs, paddle boarding, walking the beach or enjoying the sunset.
DRE # 01942425
Tel: 310 230 5771
Email: grethergroup@compass.com
24903 Pacific Coast Hwy, #200, Malibu, CA 90265
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