'MOTIVATION gets you started, DISCIPLINE keeps you going...' 🚀💪

In real estate, just as in life, our ability to perform isn't dictated by the fluctuating waves of motivation but by the anchor of DISCIPLINE. 🌊⚓️ Those moments when we push through despite our feelings when we persist in the face of adversity, define our SUCCESS more than any burst of enthusiasm ever could. 🏆

Remember, discipline isn't punishment—it's empowerment. It's what enables us to leap over hurdles & stay consistent in our efforts, ensuring that every day, motivated or not, we're moving closer to our GOALS. 🎯

Rise & grind! 🌅💪 Every successful journey begins with a routine. Up at dawn, kickstarting the day with exercise, fueling up with a nutritious breakfast, and hitting the ground running at work... 🚀

It’s all about discipline, efficiency & punctuality. But it's NOT just work, it's crafting a life where you can clock out on time to enjoy what truly matters. 🕒 Yes, it might sound boring, but let me tell you, CONSISTENCY is the secret sauce to achieving greatness. 🏃‍♂️

It’s in the daily repetition, the 'WASH, RINSE & REPEAT,' that we find SUCCESS. It might be boring, but BORING absolutely works. Let’s embrace the routine & make extraordinary happen! 🌟

Meet Stephanie Smith, our esteemed Estate Director at Douglas Elliman Malibu. With a rich background in both real estate and finance since 2005, Stephanie brings unparalleled expertise to the table. From her early days as a mortgage consultant to mastering the art of market analysis, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. It's her precision, dedication & the trust of her clients (with over 90% of her business coming from referrals and repeat clients) that sets her apart.

Meet Trey Alligood, the visionary lead agent at The Alligood Real Estate Group in Los Angeles. With 18 years under his belt as an LA resident, Trey's expertise spans across Beverly Hills to Malibu, bringing a depth of knowledge to the city's most coveted neighborhoods. His commitment to excellence, strategic insight, and innovative solutions make him a beacon in the real estate industry.

Meet Suzi Farajiani, a Real Estate Maven... Born into a lineage of doctors-turned-real estate developers, @heysuziq brings a unique blend of heritage and expertise to LA's dynamic property market. 🏡 With a specialty in residential transactions, she adeptly juggles buying, selling, and consulting, always with an eye for exceptional investment opportunities.

Creativity isn't just for artists – it's a real estate superpower too! 💡🏠 When Kerry & I fell in love with a house in Malibu, we faced the big question: 🤔 How could we afford it? We owned a condo in Marina del Rey and a house in Santa Monica Canyon. The challenge was to sell these without hefty taxes & gather enough to buy our dream home...

We used a mix of tax codes 1031 & 1034 to our advantage, balancing the sale of two properties while buying the Malibu house. It was a balancing act – selling two homes, buying another, ensuring all deals closed simultaneously. It required creativity, strategic planning, and a lot of faith. 🙏

27 years later, we're still in our beloved Malibu home, a testament to thinking outside the box. Remember, with a bit of creativity & a good realtor by your side, there's always a way to make your property dreams come true. 🌊🌟