A Fiduciary’s Guide to the Seismic Shift In Real Estate

Raymond takes pride in his quality of work and treats all his clients, from single dwelling landlord to multi unit property management companies, with the respect they deserve. He has represented indigent tenants as well as high profile celebrities in landlord tenant disputes. Mr. Zakari's expertise has been sought in landlord tenant cases throughout the State. He has also argued cases at all appellate levels including the California Supreme Court. Mr. Zakari is fluent in Spanish, German, and Armenian.

Steve has an unusual background in both business and law. He spent the first half of his career in various finance and administrative positions in private industry, including Chief Administrative Officer of a Nationwide engineering firm and of two Am Law 100 law firms before making a career change to law 20 years ago. He began his law career as an associate at two global law firms before opening his own practice focused on business transactions, tax controversy issues and crossover situations involving a mix of tax, corporate and business issues. In addition to a JD, he holds advanced degrees in business and tax. Steve brings business experience to business law.

Listing & Selling since 1991, Nancy currently practices in southern California. She holds a Broker’s license in California and previously held a Broker’s license in New York.

Her sales experience includes all areas of residential, income and residential investment properties. Due to her experience and expertise in the handling of complicated real estate transactions, she is the Director of Trust & Probate properties and was for five years chosen as the Official Real Estate Sponsor of the Pasadena Bar Association. She works with Professional Fiduciaries as well as Successor Trustees and Seniors. She is an Affiliate member of PFAC. She has been a member and on the board of the Fiduciary Round Table of the San Gabriel Valley. Her practice also includes selling properties as part of a divorce. Many trust sales are complicated by current or past divorces and warring stepfamilies.

Nancy had another career before entering real estate: she was a professional opera singer, living in Europe for 11 ½ years. She is fluent in German. Her years of living abroad have given her a deep understanding of buyers and sellers with varying cultures and traditions. This experience is a valuable tool in understanding client needs and translates into a superb skill in negotiating on behalf of her clients.

She has family living in Singapore and Bermuda. She has 6 very young grandchildren. She is a supporter of classical music and is a Donor to the LA Phil.