Revi, a long time, dear friend and our fabulous Real Estate agent, recently helped us to find our dream home, in Cheviot Hills... and afterward, to sell our lovely town home, in Santa Monica. In the so many ways that Revi goes above and beyond for her clients, she also does indeed make a mean chocolate chip cookie! These two pieces of info are related, in that Revi bakes these scrumptious delights - in your selling home, creating a fabulous aroma - and she serves these - piping hot out of the oven, during the open house. During our open house, an agent and her client, had come in for a walk through, while the cookies were baking. They were disappointed to find that the cookies would not be ready for another 15 minutes. They left, expressing interest in the place - but not committing by sticking around to ask any questions. Exactly 15 minutes after having left, these two came back to try a cookie. As they ate...and ate..and ate, Revi chatted casually with them, answering questions about our town home. Many people came through...several expressing interest...all eating and complimenting the cookies, others coming in b/c they said that they could smell the cookies from the street. A handful of people called that day to make an offer (Revi had priced it so well, that we had 7 offers in one day, and ended up closing escrow in 14 days from that day!) ...But guess who bought the place? That first guy who came by the first time to find that they cookies were not ready... and who came back a second time to eat them - while Revi charmed him (and his agent) with her outgoing personality and expertise in the Real Estate market! Although ultimately, the sale of the place was due to a variety of factors; location, competitive price, condition... i am still convinced that those cookies brought us good luck! In finding our new home, Revi was by our side for month after month after month. She was strong with us when we needed it, and she gave us space, when it seemed right. Revi gave us information to ponder, and taught us smart ways to approach or look at, buying a home. She came with an organized 'formula,' outlining the process for us, predicting some potential kinks - and offered solutions to either preventing or dealing with, these inevitable steps. Revi has professional relationships with many of the other local agents - allowing for her to work along side them both officially, and comfortably. Revi is a class act - no "slimy" or immoral maneuvers as we came across in other Realtors, now and again. Although some are hesitant to, "mix business with friendship," we truly feel that this was an asset to the buying and selling of our homes. Revi puts her heart and head into every move. She has fore-thought and wisdom. She is feisty and not scared to ask questions - yet warm and friendly - eliciting comfort and trust from all who encounter her - sellers and other agents, alike. Revi exceeded our expectations repeatedly throughout the process - and ours was a long and torture-some buying process! Just at the point where my husband and I were willing to give up - after much back and forth with the sellers of our new home..and even though we were dying to get this house, we were depleted of any more ideas or energy, as the sellers were holding firm in areas that did not seem to fit with the comps in the area. Revi could have given up along with us - but she did not. She came up with yet another strategy to get this house at a price/allowances, that felt fair. We worked as a team - both buyers and agent to carry out her idea - and it worked! I attribute this not only to her hard work and knowledge of the business, and not only to her creative perseverance and high standards... but also to our prior connection as friends. She truly cared about this situation. She put her heart and soul into making this transaction successful for all. The truth is - and Revi may be too modest to admit this - but even if not a friend prior to this working relationship, Revi honestly cares about each of her clients. I hear it in the way others talk about her, and I see it in Revi's eyes, when she shares little stories about her experiences. I am happy to rave about Revi Mendelsohn as a Real Estate Agent - anytime. Feel free to contact me with questions. I must say though, you do not need to look any further, if you or your friends are looking for one of the best Agents in LA! Revi is dedicated, confident, resourceful, well-versed in both market and the LA world of home buying/selling, and her enthusiasm, exudes. (Her info is pasted below)Revi has a team of very reliable specialists in her 'Rolodex' who can help the selling/buying process along - from Handyman to Inspector, from Home Stager to Rug Whole Saler, from Building Engineers to Painters. Revi herself, is quite resourceful and also does her own leg/home work, to find just the right light switch to complete your sale home rooms... or just the right touch-up tools to help make a room complete. Revi can even put you in touch with a Personal Organizer - to move you out of your old, or settle you into your new, home. In the end, those chocolate chip cookies, are 'icing on the cake' - but for us, they will forever be considered our good luck charm!