Having graduated with honors from Georgetown Law School, Debbie Sutz began her career in real estate as an attorney for the Westside Law firm Wolf, Rifkin & Shapiro. Inspired by her desire for a more personalized approach to doing business, Debbie's entrepreneurial spirit was the impetus for the launch of Lighthouse Properties. Her extensive experience and knowledge in real estate combined with a passion for client satisfaction has been the key to successfully closing over 1000 transactions and counting. Our Lighthouse Properties team of agents have become positive pillars of the community and more importantly, a true family.

Debbie is a member of numerous charitable organizations (ASPCA, Doctors without Borders, Defenders of Wildlife, Guardian ad Litem/CASA) and takes pride in being involved in her local community. Having resided in New York, Miami & Boulder, Colorado, Debbie is happy to have lived nearly 20 years in the beach communities of Southern California.

Debbie grew up riding and training horses and training & showing dogs competitively and was named National Junior Handler Champion in 1981, 1982 & 1983. She has also been riding horses since childhood and has followed that passion in Los Angeles. She continues to enjoy riding horses and now shares those activities with her daughter Maya.

Claire Lissone has all the attributes of a great real estate agent. Whether she’s selling a property or writing the winning offer – she carries out each transaction with creativity, patience, commitment, and professionalism. Claire has weathered the good and the lean times and has first-hand knowledge of the changing market in Southern California. Her expertise with short sales and REO's has proven to be a valuable asset in the current cycle where her attention to detail and terrific communication skills ensure the successful outcome of otherwise daunting sales.

What makes a client’s experience with Claire exceptional is her commitment to getting each client into the right homes. Homes that they'll be happy with for a lifetime. She’s warm and approachable and makes it her priority to listen to what clients are looking for and consistently delivers nothing short of exactly that. Claire makes the entire selling and buying experience pleasurable for first-time buyers or experienced real estate investors and is the reason 80% of her business comes from repeat clients and referrals.

Born and raised in Santa Monica, Claire brings experience and expertise that only a native of the area can offer. She comes to real estate via the music industry where her excellent inter-personal skills and savvy assessment of talent has enabled her to apply the same creative and inspired thinking to every facet of the real estate industry. A dedicated photographer, her work encompasses nature, architecture and candid shots of people living and appreciating life.

Patti entered the real estate world as an investor. She owns, has managed and sold income property which laid the foundation of her interest, knowledge and passion for real estate. With a background in set decoration for film and television and work as a publicist, she brings a strong visual sense and great people skills to complement her career as a Realtor. Her tenacity, energy and cumulative experience serve her well in today’s competitive real estate market.

When working with clients Patti’s motto is ‘Knowledge is Power’. Her mission statement is to provide superior customer service, first rate marketing and specialized area knowledge. A Venice resident since 1980, Patti has watched her neighborhood grow, change and develop into one of the best loved and most desirable areas in Venice. Her clients are as diverse as the community itself; artists, developers, physicists and lawyers. “To be referred by a past client is the highest honor and my biggest goal.”

An art major at the University of Missouri and a BA from Antioch, Patti’s path from Kansas City to Los Angeles has always been design related. With 3 years study at the UCLA School of Interior Design and 7 years working as an Art Director, Set Decorator and stylist, she brings a solid background to staging houses. She has an innate ability to develop a houses’ strongest visual appeal to potential buyers. As west coast publicist in 2002 for the Nat Nast Company, Patti understands the power of customer service and strong, targeted marketing.

Her greatest joy is her family which sustains and supports the career she loves. Patti has always believed in giving back to her community. She has been involved in the parent organization of her son’s school, her local Venice neighborhood council and on the board of her Women’s Golf Association. Patti is a long term yoga enthusiast, avid gardener and passionate but struggling golfer. Her love of the outdoors, art and good food shape her Carpe Diem outlook on life.

Susan has been a Real Estate professional since 1985 earning numerous awards throughout her career. She originally started in Beverly Hills with one of the largest corporate Real Estate companies. In 2000 she moved to Marina del Rey and has since specialized in the beach communities. As an avid lover of nature and the lifestyle that the beach communities offer, it is not uncommon to find Susan running along the beach or taking walks down the jetty.

Susan offers her clients a high level of commitment, knowledge, integrity and service. She doesn’t just sell homes, she also offers her clients a lifestyle change. One filled with ocean breezes, the gifts of nature and the serenity of living in a beautiful location. Whether representing buyers or sellers, Susan takes pride in being able to excel above and beyond their expectations. With unparalleled attention to detail and a strong dedication to personal service, Susan has enjoyed a very fulfilling and successful career developing solid lifelong relationships and client satisfaction.

A highly motivated and well-trained expert in the local market, Rita Popescu is a firm believer in the success and work ethic mindset that vividly characterizes all true professionals in her field.

Having lived on the Westside for over 20 years, Rita specializes in a wide range of properties from Marina del Rey to Venice, Santa Monica and a host of other areas. After working in international marketing for nearly 16 years and spending over 11 years in Real Estate, Rita enthusiastically welcomes all inquiries and will be more than happy to fulfill your most compelling Real Estate requirements.

Charles Guinn is our Specialist in the Real Estate needs of Seniors.

He has been in the Real Estate field since first licensed in 1975. Education - Professional Designation in Advertising from UCLA in 1973, with extensive training in real estate, financial tools and retirement planning. Charles currently holds a Real Estate Broker License and has held positions as a Equity Loan Officer, Real Estate Managing Broker, Office Manager, and Sales Manager throughout his 38 year career.

Charles now specializes helping Seniors with their Real Estate needs. His experience in Real Estate, financing, and retirement planning is valuable to his senior clientele. He understands mature adults have different goals and needs than those who are in the formative years of their lives. Charles is able to help Seniors have a better retirement through proper use of their Real Estate assets.

Lisa Phillips is an experienced real estate broker and successful, practicing attorney. Lisa maintains a thriving legal practice, exclusively representing clients in real estate and finance matters, and has developed unparalleled expertise regarding multiple aspects of the Los Angeles real estate marketplace.

A practicing attorney for over fifteen years, Lisa Phillips has also been a licensed real estate broker for more than twelve years, and has successfully represented a variety of corporate and individual clients in real estate transactions. Lisa has knowledge and experience of the legal and practical aspects of real estate matters, to an extent unmatched by most agents. She combines her well-honed negotiating skills with determination to always get the best results for her clients, while her caring personal style and professional approach have earned her praise from even her legal adversaries.

Lisa Phillips will always make your home buying or selling experience easy and enjoyable for you, as you relax knowing you are in good hands.

Lisa is an active member of the California State Bar, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property section, the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Isabel Ferrer Laederer has over 7 years of experience as an International Real Estate Agent in a family owned business. Raised in Alicante, Spain, Isabel brings enthusiasm, passion and unique expertise to all her clients.

Her principal goal working with buyers and sellers is to protect their investment and to make their real estate transaction successful and enjoyable.

She has lived all over the world including Spain, Germany, England, Venezuela and Australia. She speaks SPANISH, FRENCH AND ENGLISH.

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