Ronna Brand, 2007 President of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS, has been at the helm of Brand Realty, Inc. for the past 20-plus years. Established in 1984, Brand Realty, Inc. is an independent Real Estate Boutique based in Beverly Hills.
Brand Realty has kept a strong presence through the highs and lows of the industry by combining residential brokerage with relocation and leasing services, by providing personalized service while producing the results of a larger brokerage company.
Ronna Brand's strengths include the proficient representation of sellers and the pairing of buyers with an ideal home in a community suited to their lifestyle.
"Sometimes I feel like a matchmaker… after getting to know my client, I picture them in a home I feel is just right for them, and then, if I feel the two will be compatible, I make the introduction."
Ronna is a skilled negotiator and charismatic communicator, which insures a successful outcome for those who work with her. Ronna's outgoing personality, warm smile and infectious laugh are engaging to everyone she meets. Ronna can take the "toughest deal" to the table and have everyone sharing a meal after it's done.
Ronna has served two terms for the Beverly Hills Board of REALTOR's Grievance Committee, and served as BHGLAAR's Treasurer/Vice-President before she was elected 2007 President. She currently participates on many local Association committees, including involvement with committee work in both state and national arenas; the California Association of Realtors (CAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Ronna continues to attend outside conferences, such as the Inman Real Estate Connect in San Francisco and New York. She believes that her long standing participation and involvement enhances her credibility and respect in the real estate industry.
During her year as President of the BHGLAAR, she created and produced the first ever "Donald J. Trump Award." In addition, the event was attended by Mr. Donald Trump himself and more than 500 of Los Angeles' finest real estate professionals. In December 2006, the first award was given to Mr. Tom Gilmore, a developer currently revitalizing Los Angeles' Downtown sector. As head of this event committee, Ronna was responsible for raising more than $100,000. In tradition, Mr. Gilmore presented the second Donald J. Trump Award at The Beverly Hilton, International Ballroom to Mr. Michael Koss, founder
of Koss Financial and past chair of The United Jewish Federation. Ronna is currently researching and working with The Trump Organization on the third annual DJT award.
Ronna has hand picked professionals from around the country and the globe to speak to her Association. The short list includes: David Lereah, the former Chief Economist for NAR, Bill Jensen, President of broker Risk Management and Director-for-Life at CAR, Betty Graham, President and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Greater Los Angeles Company, entrepreneur Brad Inman founder of Inman Connect and Dustin Luther real estate Blogging guru.
Along with running a successful company, Ronna takes pride in mentoring new licensees by teaching them how to be professional and ethical real estate agents. Many have even gone on to carry very successful careers in the industry, becoming top sellers and office managers.
As a second-generation Angelino, Ronna's deep respect for all she encounters in business extends itself to her charitable contributions. She has volunteered her personal time to numerous charities, including the Jewish Federation Real Estate/Construction Division, The Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Special Olympics and Camp Harmony. She has also received sponsorships from See's Candies and Yum Yum Donuts for local battered Women's Shelters on Valentine's Day.
Ronna Brand currently resides in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California.
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