Selling LA - Episode Guide

Agent Marisa Zanuck must quickly find a 'super sexy bachelor pad' for her 28-year-old racecar driver client, Robert Valik. If Marisa can tap into her inner bachelor, she stands to gain entrée into a new world of European F-1 racing referrals. If she fails, Marisa loses a six-figure commission, and a high-end client who's likely to keep buying property. Meanwhile agent Valerie Fitzgerald's client, developer Danny Fitzgerald, has been renting out his Sunset Strip mega-mansion to some famous names for a while now, but would really prefer to sell it. Problem is, he only wants a celebrity or international buyer. Now it's up to Valerie to dig deep into her Rolodex, and plan an A-list event to entice those VIPs. If she succeeds, Danny has five other properties ready for her to take on. But if not, Danny will take this six-figure commission, and other future listings, on to the next agent.

Motivational speaker Grant Cardone wants Hilton & Hyland agents Rayni Romito and Branden Williams to bring in potential buyers for his $18 Million L.A. mega-mansion, so that he can use his own powers of persuasion to seal the deal. If they succeed, there's a high six-figure commission in it, but if not, the house will sit on the market, costing them $10K per month in marketing costs. Meanwhile, artist Michael Hayden's $1.5 million West Hollywood home is bursting at the seams, driving him and his partner crazy, so he has hired Keller Williams owner/agent David Bailey to help clear, stage and sell the space ASAP! If David can find a buyer, he stands to gain a new foothold of referrals in the bustling L.A. art scene. If not, it could cost his clients their sanity, and cost David a $95K commission.

Keller Williams broker Kennon Earl takes on one of his biggest challenges yet: a 1.97 million dollar listing that, at first glance, is rife with problems. The location makes it a tough sale, but tasteful renovations, a great layout and clever landscaping are real selling points. If he can convince potential buyers to give the property a chance, he stands to make a commission of nearly $50,000. If he fails to make the sale, his sterling reputation in the industry will plummet. Meanwhile, Valerie Fitzgerald Group agent Nikki Contreras's client, Adam Schaffer, is in a tough spot. A successful shopowner in Santa Monica, he next tried his hand in real estate, buying and remodeling two stunning properties. But after being hit hard by the market crash, he has to get rid of at least one of them, and fast. Nikki must be savvy in her marketing approach to find buyers for two very different properties (on opposite sides of town!), or Adam will have to move on to another agent that can turn them around at top speed.

Keller Williams broker Martha Smith has an A-list Rolodex of busy clients, but legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes the cake. He's looking for a space that has the right vibe, but since he's incredibly hard to pin down due to a busy touring and recording schedule, Martha is going to have a tough time figuring out what he wants. If Martha can satisfy her rock star client's demands, she stands to gain even more A-list referrals. If she fails, Matt may decide to forego the search altogether, costing Martha valuable time, and an even more valuable commission check. Meanwhile, Valerie Fitzgerald's newest client, Deborah Adri, comes with a golden opportunity. A prolific developer, she has worked with primarily smaller brokers to sell her properties. Now for the first time, she is trying out The Valerie Fitzgerald Group to sell her stunning hilltop contemporary home. If Valerie can't provide enough personal attention, or can't make the sale, Deborah will return to getting the individual attention she's grown accustomed to from very small brokers. But if she succeeds, it could mean not only a huge commission, but also many more of Deborah's future listings.

When a high-powered development company buys a distressed home at auction, it's a high stakes gamble for Keller Williams broker Steven Aaron. He must assess the value of the property (based on street view alone!), advise the client on the purchase, consult on repairs and remodeling, and put it on the market. If Steven is able to make the sale, he stands to get dozens of listings from Anchor Homes per year - but if he's wrong on his assessment, Steven could cost his client tens of thousands of dollars, and lose their business entirely. Meanwhile, Hilton & Hyland agent Aaron Kirman represents noted East Coast developer Doron Gelfand, who has just finished his first L.A. project - a gorgeous but tough-to-reach Malibu property. If Aaron can actually get people out to see the place and make a sale, this prolific builder will have many more commissions for him in the future. But, if he can't overcome the remote location, then both Aaron and Doron's hopes of a flourishing L.A. real estate career together will be over.

Agents Gregg Silver and Dafna Milstein work with Team Leader Rob Aigner to market a brand-new luxurious condo building. There are 25 units up for grabs, at prices from $700k $1.7-million, and Gregg and Dafna have a crazy idea: a social media campaign to market the condos as hip spaces for younger first-time buyers. If this scheme (a first for Keller Williams) works, they stand to make a small fortune in commissions and will be hailed for their visionary strategy. But if they fail, many more experienced agents are ready to pounce and steal their exclusive listings. Meanwhile, agent Katy Landrum has known her clients Gene and Jessica Geiser since junior high school, and ever since then, these siblings have had vastly different tastes. Now they're buying a beach property together, and while it's Jessica who will be living at the house, dealing with the day-to-day in Los Angeles, it's her out-of-town brother who's spending the money. Katy has her work cut out for her to find a place that matches two VERY different aesthetics, and to try and keep two lifelong friends as lifelong clients.

New agent Vanessa Fitzgerald has a big problem. Her client's condo has a very eclectic design, and it is priced too high for the market. Since he refuses to re-design, Vanessa's only hope is to try and get him to lower the price. If she can get her client to reduce his asking price to market standards, she's confident she'll make a quick sale. If not, she could find herself in over her head, and make a poor first impression on her new real estate colleagues. Meanwhile, Agent Mabelle Ortiz has come up with a 'hands-on' marketing plan to sell a $1.595 million home. Catering to an artistic crowd, Mabelle plans to host an art show at the property ? but without a marketing budget, she'll have to do all the cooking, decorating, and staffing herself! If her DIY approach is successful, she'll be able to develop her own business and keep a client happy. If she fails, she'll make her agency look bad, and lose one of her largest commissions to date.

Keller Williams agent Kennon Earl's new client needs his property to continue generating income while it's on the market. Kennon's plan - to repair, furnish and market the property as a vacation rental. If Kennon can market it successfully, Todd will continue to generate vital income from his home, and Kennon will get some small commissions as well. But if it sits empty, Kennon could lose a $2 million listing, and a much bigger commission check worth over $100K. Meanwhile, at Hilton & Hyland, Gary Gold's client Michael Beaudry has recently redone an incredibly gorgeous $10 million estate, which he wants to flip ASAP. If Gary can get people out to the estate and make a sale, he will earn a massive 6-figure commission. But if not, he will not only lose out on this deal, but might drop out of the running for Michael's next big flip.

Hilton & Hyland agent Marisa Zanuck's friend and client Adi Mail wants to leave her Bel-Air home and find a family-friendly neighborhood where she and her husband can start a family. Adi wants to move to Beverlywood, an exclusive section of Los Angeles. Problem is, homes rarely go on the market there, and when they do, they go FAST. Marisa thinks Adi will have more luck looking outside of Beverlywood, but needs Adi to make that realization on her own. If Marisa can convince Adi to look beyond Beverlywood, she might earn a nice commission, while finding her friend a great house. If not, Marisa risks losing both a friend and her referrals. Meanwhile, Valerie Fitzgerald Group Agent Nicole Contreras has just sold her best friend's fiancé's Venice Beach home, and now must find the couple a new place on the Westside, in the $1.5M to $2.0M range. This couple is about to get married, want children right away, and they need to find a family home in a good neighborhood fast! If Nicole can meet their demands with a quick turnaround, she'll get to make her best friend happy, and earn a high five-figure commission.

Keller Williams Agent Lee Ziff's latest $9-million Brentwood listing features high-end design and stunning landscaping, but its lack of privacy is a major deterrent to buyers. If Lee can solve the property's problem, he'll increase his chances of a sale, and solidify his reputation as a go-to broker for this posh area. If he fails, the property will sit stagnant on the market. Meanwhile, Valerie Fitzgerald has a new $13.995M, 14,000 sq. ft. Mulholland Estates home to sell for young overseas developer William. Problem is, it's totally empty. Valerie convinces her client to spend 300,000 on staging and furnishings.

Katy Landrum's new clients Andy and Julie have a new baby and busy lives, so they can't ever take home tours together. To facilitate their search, Katy gets creative using technology to keep them both in the loop. Meanwhile, client Rene has been spending a ton of money living in a hotel since relocating his business to Los Angeles. Now, he wants agent Mabelle Ortiz to find him a $3-4 million home FAST!

Movie director Ezna Sands has been leasing a house in the Hollywood Hills, but now he wants a permanent L.A. home. He's hired Hilton & Hyland agent Marisa Zanuck to find the perfect property - and he's not willing to skimp on the amenities. If she's able to find this needle in a haystack, Marisa will further solidify her reputation in the entertainment industry. If not, she may lose this fickle client, and a 6-figure commission. Meanwhile, at the Valerie Fitzgerald Group, Vanessa Fitzgerald's latest client Bonner wants to 'grow up,' and finally buy a family home in the $1.5-2.5M range. His current house rental is coming to an end in 3 months and the clock is ticking, so Vanessa must hurry to help him decide which neighborhoods are best, and then find the perfect place.

Nicole Contreras's new client Kristyn Slevin needs to relocate to Los Angeles to support her 10-year-old daughter Kaylyn's burgeoning acting career. Nicole is going to have to work fast to guide this mother/daughter duo, but if she can find a place that makes them happy, Nicole will have a quick multi-million-dollar sale on the books. Meanwhile, David Bailey's client Don also has a problem. Tired of the mounting costs of upkeep, Don wants to downsize from his $7 million Trousdale estate to a full-service property, without losing the feel of a family home. If David can find him a $3-5 million condo that feels like a home, he could bank $350K in commissions.

A first time buyer waffles over buying in a new Venice Beach development and it's up to agent Katy Landrum to give him a push, and convince him that it's the right purchase. Meanwhile, agent Steven Aaron lists a 5000 square foot Tudor home in the desirable neighborhood of Hancock Park, but he worries buyers may not be willing to invest the TLC required to bring this old home up to today's standards.

Agent Vanessa Fitzgerald tries appeals to young Hollywood to sell her first multi-million dollar listing. If successful, she could earn $71,000 in commission. Kennon Earl's clients want to list a property above its worth, so he takes on the role of educator in order to get them to drop the price by $200K. A six-figure commission is at stake.

A successful airline owner hires agent Valerie Fitzgerald to sell her massive estate for $28.5 million within a six-month period, while renters still occupy the home. Agent Marisa Zanuck reaches out to the art community when she lists a $9.8 million Mediterranean with a unique feature: fresco-style walls painted by a renowned artist responsible for restoring the Vatican.

A relocating client asks agent Nicole Contreras to get his $2.19M beach home sold or leased in the next 30 days. And a philanthropist, famous for throwing large charity events at her Beverly Hills estate, hopes David Bailey can find a bigger rental for her in just a few weeks, before her current lease expires.

A client is ready to make the move back to the city after splitting her time between Montecito and L.A. If agent Gary Gold can find her the right place, he'll earn a $200K commission. If not, it could cost him more than just the one deal. Meanwhile, Rob Aigner has two agents on his team who share a $2M condo listing, but have nothing else in common. He's got his work cut out for him, getting these two men onto the same page to sell the property and achieve success.

After several other agents have failed, Kennon Earl is called in to move a property that's been struggling on the market. If he can expertly negotiate a $300K price reduction, he knows he'll be able to move the historic Hollywood haven. Meanwhile, agent Vanessa Fitzgerald is about to take on the biggest listing of her career: a famous $8M property, once owned by Ringo Starr, that her client wants to lease out. If Vanessa can educate her client on the rental market, and find the right lessor, she can earn an $18K commission. If not, she'll lose a multi-million-dollar chance to step up her reputation.

Veteran agent Valerie Fitzgerald fights for a $6.8 million exclusive, exercising her creative juices to convince the owners she's the right woman for the job; and, a half-a-million dollar commission is at stake when brother-sister team Brian and Erica Reams are challenged to help a successful fashion designer, with very specific taste, find a pricey pad in the Hollywood Hills.

Agent Gary Gold has his work cutout for him when a New York-based blogger has just days to find an LA home she loves before she can feel confident making a cross-country move; and, a successful interior designer turns to agent Nicole Contreras with a mandate: help her find a $6-million getaway in Newport Beach ASAP!

A celebrity dentist calls on agent Kennon Earl to help him upgrade his home. Finding a sexy bachelor pad that's also kid-friendly proves to be a challenge, but one worth fighting for when there's a half a million in commission on the line. Meanwhile, Valerie Fitzgerald takes on her own challenge finding a $3-million mansion for a friend's boyfriend, who's ready to move across the country to be closer to his love.

Agent Victor Kaminoff must think big to market an architecturally significant, but overpriced, listing in the hills of Hollywood. Meanwhile, an international art dealer asks agent Rebekah Schwartz for help. He wants a jaw-dropping, multi-million dollar home for the time he spends in L.A. But despite his healthy $6M budget, Rebekah's challenged to both meet his needs and keep his interest.

David Bailey helps a young family with a booming business move out of their crowded space and into a home with room to grow. Meanwhile, Zach Goldsmith must figure out how to market and sell an unfinished estate on one of the most famous lots in Beverly Hills.

Agent Marisa Zanuck helps HGTV's Design Star hunt for their next location. But finding the perfect property that meets the production's needs is more of a challenge then she expected. Meanwhile, an oil tycoon turns to agent Victor Kaminoff to find him the perfect beach property. But it won't be easy to earn this commission since his client is a tough negotiator.

Agent Dominique Jeramaz is asked to list an $8.3-million Malibu home. She's never sold in the area, but if Dominique can find a buyer, she'll earn a $415,000 commission. On the other hand, if she drops the ball, her reputation will take a major hit in one of the most elite real estate communities in L.A. Meanwhile, an oil tycoon turns to agent Victor Kaminoff when he decides he needs out of his $45K-a-month rental to buy into a Malibu property. If successful, Victor could walk away with a $500K commission. If he fails, Victor will lose a long-term client who keeps bringing him high-end deals.

Agent Marisa Zanuck tries to help a client find a Hollywood Hills party house as an investment property. If she succeeds, she'll get a chance to win her client's repeat business, with two more deals in the next six months. Meanwhile, Agent Dominique Jeramaz is asked to list an $8.3-million Malibu home. She's never sold in the area, but if Dominique can find a buyer, she'll earn a $415,000 commission. On the other hand, if she drops the ball, her reputation will take a major hit in one of the most elite real estate communities in L.A.

Agent Christophe Choo has VIP clients looking to upgrade from their $5 million Bel Air home to a $10 - $12 million property. And, after super agent Valerie Fitzgerald finds a home that meets her buyer's discerning taste, a hiccup with the home inspection threatens the deal.

Russian-born, American recording artist, Sasha Gradiva, is looking for a house to live, work and fulfill her creative needs in the Hollywood Hills. And Sasha isn't the only celebrity in the neighborhood. Two-time Emmy award winner Michelle Stafford has a home to sell, but in a down market, getting the price she wants is going to prove difficult.

Agent Kennon Earl jumps at the chance to help his close friend buy a house in Palm Springs, but shopping for houses two hours away proves to be difficult. Valerie Fitzgerald lands the exclusive listing on a newly finished mega mansion, and if she plays her cards right, she'll coordinate multiple deals and earn multiple commissions on a luxury property.

An NFL cornerback asks agent Yvonne Arias to find him a home quickly, and work around his demanding training schedule. If successful, she'll earn a $100,000 commission and valuable athlete referrals. Meanwhile, agent Katy Landrum must sell a client's home, and find her an acceptable live/work loft to move into. But the challenge of moving one property so that her client can buy another adds a layer of complication to the delicate timing of closing a deal.

Finding a $1-2 million fixer on the West Side of LA might not seem like a challenge, but for agent Merrie Kung, finding one that has perfect Feng Shui for her client is another story. And across town, agent Kofi Natei Nartey discovers selling a $2.9 million estate isn't easy when the owners aren't willing to negotiate.

Agent Steven Aaron and co-lister Denise Rosner beat out eight other agents for a listing that needs a lot of love. By convincing their client to spend $17,000 to virtually renovate the home, they hope buyers will see it as a property with potential and they'll look like the winners they sold themselves as. Then, when agent Mark Wollman agreed to help his younger sister find a new home, he didn't expect it to be such a challenge. Now, sibling love is being put to the test as little sis pressures her big brother to find her a home , ASAP!

In order to maintain his reputation as the go-to beach agent, David Solomon needs to lease three premiere units in his client's beachfront property. Failure to fill these beachfront townhomes could tarnish his rep and cost his client big time. Meanwhile agent Steven Aaron, is asked to list a property well over market value, but rather than let his friend and client down, he's devised a plan that will show them the money.

A client challenges agent Rebekah Schwartz to sell her $2 million Marina Del Ray home. If she's successful, she'll give her the listings on her large portfolio of high-end properties around the city. And, a Southern Belle realizes the hundreds of thousands of dollars she spent in renovations didn't result in her dream home. Now she wants VFG agent, Nicole Contreras to come up with a creative way to bring buyers into the home, and get it sold, before she moves back to Texas.

Vanessa Fitzgerald's new clients are longtime friends, who want to buy their first home together. They've lived in LA for a long time, but their modest budget of $800,000 will lead to a challenging search on the affluent West Side of LA. Meanwhile, Victor Kaminoff's sold nearly every home on Kings Road, so when given the opportunity to sell the same home for a FOURTH time, he's determined to keep his winning sales streak alive.

Country singer Grant Langston and his wife Catie are in the market for the perfect pad to raise their growing family. Meanwhile, Kennon Earl needs to stage a home correctly to create a welcoming environment for potential buyers.

South Bay agent Pam Smith gets down to dollars and cents, negotiating multiple deals to quickly sell her developer-client's property so he can move on to his next project. And agent Leslie Rae Bega has an uphill battle in front of her. Her client has an emotional attachment to his dream home, and she'll have to bring in top dollar in order to convince him to sell.

Keller Williams agent, Steven Aaron, helps his friends downsize and sell their property to be able to move to their dream home in Sonoma County. Hilton Hyland agent Rodrigo Iglesias is challenged to sell the largest residential property in Orange County. If he can market to the right buyers, he'll sell the dream ranch and make a $645,000 commission.

Agent Jason Oppenheim needs to find his clients the perfect property for the right price, while Kennon Earl's new client is more concerned with finding a property in the right location. Both will face challenges finding the right balance for their clients.

Agent Kofi Natei Nartey helps an ESPN analyst quickly relocate to a new Hollywood Hills property before his current lease expires, while Kennon Earl and Nancie Richards scramble to move a Venice property in a matter of days.

Agent Elise Woroboff tries to help a friend unload the multi-million dollar mansion she designed and decorated herself, but, overprotective of the property, the client will only allow one major showing. And Valerie Fitzgerald tries to find a property for an emerging pop artist with specific tastes, but his ever-changing wish list could prove to be too much for her to work with.

Agent Katy Landrum takes on a developer client, who doubts her abilities, in hopes that she can prove herself and gain her client's trust to be considered to list his ever growing property empire. Christophe Choo entertains a German baron who's flown overseas to find a family estate in the $20 million price range.

A veteran agent has to price, stage, and sell a property for his client who grew up in the house and is emotionally attached to it. And a young agent helps a friend and her fiance look for a starter home after toxic mold in their condo made them sick and forced them to move in with his parents.

Actor Esai Morales enlists the help of Thomas Magazeno to sell his Hollywood Hills home so he can move to a more kid-friendly location, but an aggressive pricing strategy leaves the actor with some serious reservations. Also, agent Kennon Earl takes a trip to Kauai to advise his restaurateur clients on a new investment property; but finding them a place where the numbers makes sense proves to be a challenge.

Agent Kofi Natei Nartey tries to expand his business with a $10 million listing in Las Vegas. His plan is to cast a wide net appealing to the local, LA and international communities with target marketing. And broker David Bailey's hard-to-please client and long-time friend Joni Rim is relocating to the West Coast and is in need of a $1 to $1.5 million condo near Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle.

After bringing a small distressed property to a mega investor client, the pressure's on for Steven Aaron to advise on construction/design and pricing, but if his market advice misses the mark, his client will be saddled with a bad investment and will question their current go-to broker. Core's Richard Lupia Jr. has to find a short-term lease for actor Stephen Baldwin, who is moving to LA for his new TV show, but the actor's constantly changing wish-list makes this search anything but an sure thing.

Two agents' mega client has decided to unload nearly $10 million in challenging properties on Catalina Island. While the real estate pros jump at the chance, they'll have to come up with a plan to overcome locale or they'll be left floundering. And veteran property expert David Bailey's difficult client needs to find a $4 to $5 million home with two specific requirements: it must be a one-story home and be within walking distance to his paradise - the golf club.

Agent Barbara Koutnik has her hands full with actor Dennis Franz's Santa Barbara investment property. A 2012 Design Home, the pocket listing will play host to dozens of events over the next several months, preventing Barbara from fully putting it on the market. If Barbara can spin her client's scheduled events and photo shoots as marketing, she hopes to get an interested buyer on the hook to close before the end of the year. Meanwhile, agent Merrie Kung has been given 30 days to find her new client a new stateside nest for his wife and baby-to-be. But as a jet setting foreign record producer, he's rarely around to look.

An important client recruits Merrie Kung to help him diversify his investment portfolio with a three-bedroom rental property in Westwood on a million dollar budget, a tall order. Meanwhile, Vanessa Fitzgerald's client looks for a non-traditional office space for his music company. He wants it to be a work/live space with the amenities of a condo building.

Core's Richard Lupia must find NBA star Matt Barnes and his wife Gloria an estate in the Valley, but after his client is traded to the Clippers, the couple decides to stay closer to his practice facilities in the South Bay causing the search to abruptly change course. And, when Kofi Natei Nartey's client refuses to let him have an open house, he decides to market the listing through local businesses in the Playa Vista community. Kofi, who is also a resident of the community, hopes for a slam-dunk and become the go-to agent for the area's residents.

Kennon Earl has been asked to find magazine mogul Mark Kurian a home in the Hollywood Hills to increase his presence on the LA scene. And Katy Landrum has been tasked to sell 30 modern Venice lofts for new developer client Pat Ayau. Catering to a new movement of Geek Chic on the west side of the city, she hopes she can get capitalize on what will become Silicon Beach.

When broker Rob Aigner hears of an agent in his Santa Barbara office is in despair, he decides to help dually market the property in LA as a home away from home. And back in LA, Kofi Natei Nartey gets a client through one of his networking groups, and vows to help them find a home near Redondo Beach before their upcoming wedding.