TESTIMONIALS

“I started shopping for a condo in Playa Vista about 2 years ago without an agent by visiting open houses. Prices were falling at the time, so I was in no hurry to make a purchase. I must have met every agent and seen units in every Playa Vista building during this 'research phase'. Saw Winnie at several open houses. I was impressed by her knowledge of the community and her upbeat, supportive attitude. Winnie listens to what a customer says and doesn't try to push you towards something you're not interested in. She takes a long term point view, meaning that she's not only interested in the current sale, she's interested in your business for as long as you and anyone you know live in Playa Vista. When it came time to get serious about buying, I asked Winnie to represent me. She stuck with me for a year and a half, writing up many offers that didn't result in a sale. There were times, I'm sure, when she knew that my offer was too low and that it was a waste of time to even write it up. But she did it anyway to keep me as a client, knowing that eventually we would get a sale. Winnie was very patient, letting me learn from my own mistakes. She is the consummate professional - well prepared and efficient, with a positive attitude, easy to reach, and very pro-active. Winnie wants to do much more than make a 'sale'. She wants you to feel comfortable with the purchasing process and happy in your home after escrow closes. I look forward to doing business with Winnie again.”

- Mike, Playa Vista Home Buyer, 2/2/2010

“Being a first time home buyer can be an intimidating process.  Buying short sale and foreclosed properties in a dynamic market environment makes it even more challenging.  But working with Winnie has made me feel at ease.  She takes time to understand what I am exactly looking for in a property.  She is very patient to walk me through the complicated steps and addressing all my questions and concerns.  Her in-depth knowledge regarding the market and buying process makes me feel confident and gives me an advantage over other competing buyers.  I will not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who's looking for properties in Playa Vista.”

- Li, Playa Vista Home Buyer, 1/18/10

“As first-time homebuyers of a bank-owned foreclosure, we could not have gotten through the process of buying our condo in Playa Vista without Winnie’s dedication and thoughtful guidance.

From start to finish, Winnie walked us through every step of finding the right home, putting together a successful offer, and making it through the escrow process.  She went above and beyond to make sure that all of our questions were answered, no matter how big or small – from selecting the right loan to getting the locks changed.  Winnie was always completely professional, detail-oriented and focused on our best interests.  She was truly our advocate and made what could have been a stressful and confusing time a wonderful experience. 

In addition, she has honest, first-hand knowledge of the Playa Vista community and is committed to helping you find the right home for your needs. 

We feel very lucky to have worked with Winnie.  We are all moved in and couldn’t be happier in our new home.  Thanks Winnie!”

- Grace & Sam, Playa Vista Home Buyers, 1/11/10

“This year I made a decision to make a big move in my life and leave Los Angeles. In order to do so, I needed to sell my home of five years in Playa Vista. From the beginning I knew that I wanted Julie Walker and Winnie Licht to represent me. Over the years I had met both at different open houses in the neighborhood and knew they were very familiar with the area. I was also aware that Winnie actually lived in Playa Vista as well.

For the initial meeting, both Winnie and Julie came prepared. They had everything; comps, statistics and a willing attitude to help me make a quick sell. I was very impressed with the presentation they made and had no hesitation in signing with them. True to their work, Julie and Winnie did everything they could to make sure my home got the right type of exposure to the market. In a difficult market my home sold quickly, with multiple offers.

The sale turned out to have a lot more difficulties than earlier anticipated. Through it all, Winnie and Julie handled the matter with professionalism and concern for me. Unfortunately the first sale fell through, but another sale was quickly made.

I would highly recommend Winnie Licht and Julie Walker to anyone selling or looking for a home in the Playa Vista area. It is obvious that both ladies know the business well and are very familiar with the necessary steps to stay competitive in a buyer’s market. It was my pleasure to work with both Julie and Winnie.”

- Vivian, Playa Vista Seller, 11/21/09

“Winnie and Julie were an absolute pleasure to work with.  They are a wonderful combination of professionalism and friendliness.  We knew we would be spending a lot of time with our realtors in order to sell our home in a difficult market, so finding people that we trusted and felt comfortable with was very important to us – we found both of these things and more in Winnie and Julie.  We were continually impressed with Winnie and Julie’s extensive knowledge and hard work.  Being first-time home sellers, we had many questions, but Winnie and Julie walked us through everything, never made us feel rushed or pressured and were patient with our questions and concerns.  To top all of this off, we ended up with a great sale price, to which we give Winnie and Julie all of the credit.  Our home-selling experience was excellent and we would not hesitate to recommend Winnie and Julie to anyone.  The only downside is that we have moved out of town and are doubtful that we will find another agent who can compare to our experience with Winnie and Julie. “

-Jenny & Raffi, Playa Vista Sellers, 7/10/09

"Winnie is a fantastic realtor that is an expert on all things Playa Vista. She helped us through the entire unfamiliar process of buying a new home. While we had our eyes set on a specific unit from the start, Winnie still brought us around to look at several other units so that we could see the different options we had in our price range. She also provided tons of articles and materials that helped get us acquainted with the community and surrounding areas. She is knowledgeable, always pays attention to the details, and most importantly: she is on her client's side. We would recommend her wholeheartedly."

- Jason & Jessica, Playa Vista Home Buyers, 6/24/09


“Winnie and Julie did an excellent job in selling our condo at Playa Vista during a difficult market.  Their professionalism was exemplified throughout the entire process.  In addition to being very knowledgeable about the real estate market and processes, they were very courteous, responsive, and easy to work with.  They were always available and provided frequent updates to ensure that there were no last minute surprises.  Also, they provided valuable advice and followed through on their promises from the beginning.  We highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home.”

- Farouk & Nahid, Playa Vista Home Sellers, 6/21/09

"I just wanted to let you know how much I have appreciated your help and knowledge in finding a "perfect" place for me in Playa Vista after many months of looking around ( I don't even remember how many houses you have shown me!!!), daily email letters, etc. etc. My research was difficult because I was living in New Jersey and because I am a very picky woman. The process took long time before I found what I was looking for without ever being pressured by any of you on speeding my decision. I cannot thank you enough for being so patient, professional, kind, understanding and at the same time full of good humor making my search very pleasant from the beginning until long after I bought my new place. Now I am very happy and not only I have met two excellent Real Estate Agents but I have also found two good and lovely friends. Thank you Winnie and Julie."

- Anna Maria, Playa Vista Home Buyer, 5/3/09

"My wife and I want to thank you for successfully arranging the sale of our condominium apartment in Playa Vista. We especially want to thank you for your team effort one or both of you was always available seven days a week to keep us informed on the progress of the marketing of our apartment and to answer any questions. Although I am a licensed real estate broker in another state, I believed the sale was best handled by two local professionals. You were always available to show our apartment on short notice, and your knowledge of other comparable properties in Playa Vista was impressive. Again, many thanks."

-Dennis, Playa Vista Seller, 4/7/09

"It has been such a great pleasure working with you. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your professionalism, expertise, knowledge, efficiency and promptness."

- Debbie, Playa Vista Home Buyer, 3/24/09

"In our search for a new home in the right area at the right place, we were fortunate enough to have Winnie Licht as our Realtor. From the very start Winnie prepared and guided us every step of the way in this cumbersome process of searching, and finally buying this house. Winnie worked tirelessly over long hours, with the strong determination of getting our offer accepted by the sellers, in spite of multiple offers on this property. In these troubled economic times for everyone getting a loan approval from a bank was not in any way an easy process, but our realtor was able to guide us extremely well, educating and informing us throughout the process. To sum it up we were very pleased with way Winnie conducted herself, and make this dream come true for us!"

- Rohit & Ankur, Manhattan Beach Home Buyers, 2/3/2009

"I just wanted to thank you for all you've done in this short period for us! You made this transition so easy for us- Hopefully our move and stay is just as easy! And thanks so much again!!"

- Traci, Playa Vista Resident, 10/1/08

"Thank you so much for all of your help in finding our first home. At every stage of the process you made what could have been a confusing and frustrating experience seem straightforward and very manageable. Meg and I are thrilled with our place and plan to tell everyone we know that if they are serious about living i Playa Vista you should be the first one they call."

- Marc & Meg, Playa Vista Home Buyers, 8/19/08

"Working with Winnie was a great experience. I was a first time home buyer and this process was very confusing, especially during these turbulent times. Winnie went above and beyond, she explained everything in terms I could understand. When it comes to real estate and money matters I don't trust many people, however she quickly gained my trust. She is so knowledgeable about this entire process. She was there when I needed her - which was a lot. She was very patient and never made me feel as if I was bugging her or asking stupid questions. Winnie is a great realtor to work with and I would highly recommend her to my friends and family."

- Dominique, Playa Vista Home Buyer, 10/1/08

"It was a pleasure working with Winnie and Julie to sell my condo. Aside from being true professionals, from the very beginning Winnie and Julie really listened to what I my objectives were and throughout the process provided valuable research, feedback and guidance to help me achieve those objectives. They are competent, honest, upfront and I trusted them completely to handle not only all the marketing and the technical aspects of selling my property, but also the handling and showing of my property with care to potential buyers in my absence. I felt that they really represented my best interest and remained steadfast even during times when uncertainties arose that may have prevented the sale from closing. My sister was impressed with their services and recommended them to me and I, in turn, would strongly recommend Winnie and Julie as a team of professionals to help anyone that has real estate needs in the Playa Vista area."

- Mitch, Playa Vista Seller, 9/23/2008

"You and Winnie have really been a pleasure to work with. Both Matt and I very much appreciate everything you've done - from staging to closing. Communication with both of you has been excellent and you've been so very helpful to me as well through this whole process."

- Nandita , Playa Vista Seller, 9/ 20/ 2008

"Our first home buying experience could not have been more pleasurable, quick, and hassle free had it not been for Winnie.

From the moment we met Winnie, she has been the most professional and responsible broker that we have ever met. Not once did she try to sell us any of the many properties she showed us. As we continued for the search of our perfect home, she listened to all of our needs and was always attentive to our requests.

One of the things that stood out from Winnie was her ability to follow through on all of the conversations that we had. If she said she would call the landlord and get an answer that night, all we had to do was check our email to see the reply.

Now that we've closed escrow on the home of our dreams, Winnie has very happily made herself available for any questions that we may further have.

In conclusion, all we can say about Winnie is that she is a great broker, she made our process so easy, and anybody will be lucky if she works with them."

- Mira & Alex, Playa Vista Buyers, 8/18/2008

"We met Winnie in the summer of ’07 at a Playa Vista open house. A year later after hundreds of open houses and showings, we finally purchased our first home. Her patience, guidance and expertise were integral to helping us become first time buyers. As Canadians, we are used to a simpler house purchasing process – the US process was a complete maze to us. When we met Winnie, we had a feeling that she was the agent that would best be able to guide us with our purchase.

Winnie – thank you for your willingness to trek throughout the Westside and showing us homes even when you knew they wouldn’t fit what we wanted. You always listened to our comments and understood why the little things meant so much. Your calm demeanor and expert advice was exactly what we needed. You always had time for us and never once did we feel like we were a bother (small feat!).

We highly recommend Winnie to anyone who wants to purchase a home."

- Laura & Rob, Marina del Rey Buyers, 8/1/ 2008

"Winnie was invaluable in the sale of our condo. It was a great pleasure working with her and Julie.  Starting in the months prior to listing our condo, Winnie went beyond the call of duty and provided her constant expertise.  Her knowledge of the local market was unparalled, and we would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling in Playa Vista.  Winnie and Julie understand the importance of making a great impact when a new listing arrives on the market.  They enlisted the help of a professional decorator and photographer to ensure that our home looked its best, they worked really hard holding open houses both on Saturdays and Sundays, and did many showings during the week.  Our condo was sold at our asking price in just a few weeks in a slow market.  We can't thank you enough! "

- Nathalie & Glenn, Playa Vista Home Sellers, 7/13/2008

"Having found a dream condo, with wonderful light, views and at a great price it came with an additional surprise, the brokers I would be working with. Julie Walker and Winnie Licht were knowledgable about the real estate market, supportive, enthusiastic and professional from beginning to the close of escrow. When there were negotiations or decisions between the seller and I, they were always open, informative, professional and sensitive to any potential concerns I might have.

I have been directly involved with the buying or selling of 7 properties and find Julie and Winnie to be among the best I have worked with along with the resouces they may have referred me to. I would offer anyone wanting to purchase or sell that they would not be able to find more effective, professional and caring agents."

- Bert, Playa Vista Home Buyer, 7/2/2008

"We had the pleasure of working with Winnie Licht and Julie Walker when we sold our condo in Playa Vista in early 2008. In a very challenging housing market, Winnie and Julie worked their butts off to market our home and bring us the very best deal. From start to finish, they exhibited outstanding communication skills, an unparalleled knowledge of the market, as well as a genuine concern for our best interest. We would highly recommend them to anyone."

- Sammy & Jennie, Playa Vista Home Sellers, 7/1/2008

"Thank you so much for your hard work and professionalism throughout our home selling experience. Your constant diligence and willingness to go beyond our expectations was surely the key in facilitating the sale of our condo. It was a pleasure working with you both, and we wish you both much success in the future.

From the bottom of our hearts... Thank You!!!"

- Patrick & Emelina, Playa Vista Home Sellers, 6/16/2008

"When we first met you discuss the listing, I stressed that we wanted to be realistic in today’s market because we wanted to sell as soon as possible but at an optimum price. Your team’s knowledge of the Playa Vista market was immediately apparent and provided me with a great deal of confidence in the pricing. Also, your willingness to personally take me to see the competition was refreshing. No broker I have had dealings with had ever offered to do that.

I have bought and sold several houses and condos over the years and a few things stand out in the way you approached the listing. First, the marketing package was absolutely first rate and presentation of the unit was superb. Second, the pricing we selected, based on your analysis, was dead on and achieved our goal. Lastly, your continued follow up and keeping me up to date, even when there was nothing special to report, made a normally stressful process go as smoothly as possible.

Our thanks go out to you and we wish you continued success."

- John & Karuna, Playa Vista Sellers, 4/20/2008

"We used Winnie Licht for the recent purchase of a home in Westchester, and couldn't be more pleased. She was very friendly and helpful in ways far beyond what we expected from a real estate agent. We had limited time available so Winnie would pre-screen listings for us, touring them herself and even taking pictures so we could judge if it was something worth visiting ourselves. She is very knowledgeable about the area and its styles of houses and did an excellent job explaining local ways of doing things, but was also very quick to tell us if she didn't know (then would go find out and get back to us). Winnie made sure we got the best price possible, sometimes even suggesting we try lower than we were thinking. She even helped us set up contractors for projects that needed doing upfront."

- Jeff and Deirdre Dixon, Westchester Home Buyers, 4/10/2008

"Winnie was essential in helping me purchase a bank foreclosure – and my first home! – in Playa Vista . Having to compete with other interested buyers and yet seeking the lowest price possible, I was fortunate to have Winnie negotiate on my behalf. Add to the mix the challenge of dealing with both an REO-specializing listing agent and a market value-seeking bank, it is no wonder that non-traditional RE transactions can be so complicated.

I was very impressed with Winnie's creative ability to help me present a very strong offer. (The best part was that she assigned closing costs, transfer taxes and other fees to the seller as much as possible!) All parties agreed to terms within just a few days' timeframe. And that was just the easy part!

Since our offer included a shortened 21-day escrow period, there was little allowance for issues or delays. There were several challenges along the way; however, Winnie was truly dedicated in ensuring that each requirement was met punctually, satisfactorily and accurately.  I could not believe she was so responsive to e-mails throughout the day and during the pre-dawn hours.

Winnie's expertise, energy and experience are absolutely invaluable and unmatched. Each week I look forward to reading her friendly newsletter to keep informed on the neighborhood and the market. And even after I moved in, I have visited her many times at her open house showings. It is so nice to see someone that truly enjoys her work and that puts forth 100% effort. Thanks Winnie! "

- Dennis, Playa Vista Resident, 3/8/2008

"We just bought our first new home and we couldn't have done it without Winnie's help. As an agent she offers so much.

- Her endless energy and can do attitude helped us overcome many challenges throughout the buying process. There were so many times we called her up to complain about a new problem and she was always more than willing to help to figure out what needed to be done.

- Her knowledge of Playa Vista and unique perspective comes from the fact that she not only works here but also lives here and can give you the community insight you're looking for. She was able to listen to our needs and match us to homes that suited our preferences.

- Her sincere dedication makes you feel like you're her only client. She is always there and more than willing to help jump on a conference call, follow up on an email, go to a meeting with you, or pick up your keys at the last minute before the sales office closes the day before Thanksgiving!

For these reasons, we highly recommend Winnie to anyone considering buying or selling a home in Playa Vista. The only regret you'll have is that you didn't get her help sooner."

- Dean & Jessica, Playa Vista Residents, 11/29/2007

"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your hard work in presenting and facilitating the purchase of my condo in the Promenade building as well as my most recent acquisition of my town home at Serenade in the Playa Vista Community.

I have been very pleased each time, with your professionalism and with your personal attention to every step of the process. Your vast knowledge of the real estate market and your patience in explaining all of the complicated real estate jargon far exceeded any previous experience I had. In addition, all phone calls to you were promptly returned…very comforting to an anxious buyer like myself.

It has been a real pleasure. Should I need the services of a realtor in the future, you will be my first choice and I would highly recommend you to anyone that I know looking to buy or sell.

Thank you "

- Sandra, Playa Vista Homeowner, 11/28/2007

"As a first time home buyer, I feel very fortunate to have met Winnie at her open house in Playa Vista. Winnie is personable, knowledgeable, service oriented, and most importantly she fights to get the deal you want. Playa Vista is a unique market which requires specific local knowledge and Winnie was able to easily navigate some of the more complex aspects of that market on my behalf. She also has broad real estate knowledge outside of the Playa Vista market and I really enjoyed speaking with on an array of topics. Winnie is very service oriented and was able to assist me with: 1) securing competitive mortgage financing; 2) negotiating my closing costs, and 3) ensuring my new home was in top condition for my move in date. Importantly, she is very organized, always on time, and excellent with follow-up and next steps. It was an absolute pleasure working with Winnie and I will wholeheartedly recommend her to my friends and colleagues."

- Brandon, Playa Vista Resident, 11/16/2007

"We just want to take some time to express our gratitude for the excellent service you've done for us! You were hands-down the most professional and effective brokers we've worked with, and we've worked with many! In fact, I got a real estate agent license myself because of all the bad experience we've had with our former agents. But I'm so glad that we chose your team to represent us in our Playa Vista condo sale instead of trying to sell it ourselves. You were proactive, efficient, and went out of your way to make things easier for us, a thorough pleasure to work with! We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone for a real estate transaction! Thanks for making this transaction a breeze!"

- Tina& David, Playa VIsta Sellers, 11/15/2007


"Winnie Licht and Julie Walker are not only 2 excellent real estate agents, they are two great ladies. You cannot go wrong selecting them to sell your home. Both Julie and Winnie were honest and straightforward when it came to providing information regarding our home's value. They were hard working when they were selling the house. Their objective was to make us and the buyer happy. They accomplished this under the most difficult of circumstances. Barbara and I want anyone who needs to check on these two terrific agents to feel free to contact us. Thank you Winnie and Julie for a job well done."

- Barbara & Harvey, Playa Vista Sellers, 10/02/2007


“My wife and I had the pleasure of being represented by Winnie and Julie in the sale of our home. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and above all honesty, makes them an outstanding choice for anyone's real estate needs. As a Commercial real estate broker, I was happy to find a residential team with the intelligence and sophistication that I had come to expect in the commercial arena.

I recommend them for any real estate needs. I have had extensive dealings with residential agents on both coasts, and Winnie and Julie shine above everyone.”

- Russell & Holly, Playa Vista Residents, 7/18/2007

“Winnie and Julie did a terrific job selling my Villa de Este condo in a very complicated relocation transaction. The marketing effort was well-thought out and they found a qualified buyer at a very fair price in a difficult market. Winnie and Julie were excellent at communicating with me every step of the way, particularly given that we had to work long distance.

Their professionalism really made a big difference in getting our sale completed.”

- Jim & Ilona, Playa VIsta Seller, 7/18/2007

“Now that Norm and I are pretty much unpacked and settled in our new home I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the professional and courteous service you provided to us during what is always a most stressful period.

Your attention to detail made our purchase of such a short closing of only 23 days possible. We couldn't have done it without you.

You are a "gem" to work with.”

- Virginia & Norm, Playa Vista Residents, 7/8/2007

“Our first impressions of you; friendly, comfortable, informed and most of all, your attention to detail. You met us with a package thoroughly describing the available properties in Playa Vista that matched our criteria. As we walked and talked, I could tell that you were absorbing the particulars of our desires.

Signing us on to the automated website of available properties meeting our criteria was a great help since we live half way across the country. It allowed us to preview properties at home, then let you know which one's we were interested in. Your website is great and help us to get a better feel for the real estate market, week to week.

Stamina is another quality we admire about you. We asked you to check out numerous properties, arranged many walk-throughs with Aimee and had you make a handful of offers during our 7 months of searching. Being half way across the country, involved more work on your part due to the distance and time zone differences, but that didn't seem to deter your efforts. Remember Avalon, we were in Kauai when that property came up and we made an offer, faxing back and forth from our hotel?

Anastasia and I have worked with many brokers/realtors over the years and we find you to be one of the best. Your concern and caring towards finding us the property that satisfied our desires was constant. We've experienced so many brokers/realtors in the past who just wanted to sell us anything as fast as possible.

We also appreciated your involvement throughout the escrow period. There were numerous challenges that came up that were not common in most escrow periods. You actively drove the process to ensure all the issues were properly addressed and taken care of. The great amount of time you put into to resolving these issues is greatly appreciated.

Anastasia and I continue to appreciate how fortunate we are to purchase, what we consider to be the best property that met our desires. We owe much of this satisfaction to your efforts. You definitely, greatly exceeded our expectations and for that we are grateful!

Winnie, we thank you so very much for working so hard for us and bringing us such satisfaction. You were great to work with!

Again, thank you so very much”

- Cliff & Anastasia, Playa Vista Homeowners, 6/17/2007

"During the winter of 2006 & spring of 2007 I had the pleasure of using Winnie and Julie's services to simultaneously sell one home and buy another in Playa Vista.  Their diligence and efforts ensured that I would be able to close both transactions in the needed sequence and within the difficult time constraints.  Best of all, even within these parameters, they strove to deliver the best price for the home I was selling and negotiated a great deal with my new home purchase. Their professional, friendly, and thorough manner made this experience more than bearable.  Their accessibility, accuracy and follow-up were a cut above my prior experiences with real estate agents and brokers. They are a fantastic team to work with to either buy or sell a home.

I highly recommend Julie Walker and Winnie Licht. "

- Noam, Playa Vista Resident, 3/25/07

“Thank you! Jennie, Stephen and I appreciate your professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness during this process. I know we will recommend your services in the future if anyone we know is interested in purchasing property in Playa Vista.

I wish we knew about your services sooner, as we would have saved a lot of time and effort.”

- Dennis, Playa Vista Homeowner, 3/1/2007

"When you find that your real estate agent is also your neighbor, you know that she has confidence in the community and the builder. I am proud to say that Winnie is both my real estate agent and my neighbor. She made the process of buying a place here easy and I couldn't be happier."

- Sanjog, Playa Vista Resident, Spring '06