
Specialties


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"Nicole Howard was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and efficient on both the buy and sell side. She really listened to my needs and goals to help me find a new home that is perfect for me. Nicole also was extremely attentive throughout the buying and selling process. For example, while I was traveling for work, Nicole arranged for painting and staging bids so that the sale process would be as quick and painless as possible when I returned. She displayed excellent judgment regarding the steps needed to get my home ready for sale. By following Nicoleās advice, I received an offer $100,000 over the listing price within 3 days of my home being on the market! Nicoleās background as an appraiser was extremely helpful in both setting the sale price and in negotiations for my new home. Most importantly, Nicoleās concern for her clientsā well-being is genuine. Even after the closing, Nicole has kept in touch to make sure that I am satisfied and to offer updating and decorating suggestions for my new home. I would definitely hire Nicole again and highly recommend her to others." - Wendy Pearson
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"Nicole's real estate know-how and research expertise were instrumental in helping me purchase my home. Her knowledge of the westside market, available properties and timing is exceptional. I am a very detail-oriented person and so have high standards and expectations. Nicole just doesn't want to complete a property deal with and for you, she wants to make sure that this is what you really want and meets your criteria. She is very professional and has very high standards in everything that she does. After finding both the perfect property and location, she worked tirelessly to get my purchase offer through, arranged all of the necessary inspections, filings, and even the after-sale concerns. She's the best!" - Vah 804
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"Nicole was able to show us the home we eventually purchased within 24 hours of our request to see it. She was knowledgeable and researched information she didn't know to provide us with an answer. Nicole was wonderful in a challenging escrow. She was always available and was positive until we finally closed." - J Breitman
Education
Nicole's career includes several years as a real estate appraiser for banks and lenders on the Westside of Los Angeles, which provided her with a deep understanding of real estate fundamentals and the valuation process. This provides a distinct advantage to her clients.
Nicole also has deep expertise in marketing, having spent many years in media sales ā including television and online properties, where she was consistently acknowledged for her strategic ability, sales performance and superior client service. Known for creating quality, long-lasting relationships built on trust, Nicole consistently performs in her customers' best interests.
Born and raised on the Westside, Nicole has deep market knowledge of the Westside communities and lifestyles, including its pocket neighborhoods and schools. In addition to her keen ability to value, present and market listings, she is extremely well connected in business and the community, having served on the board of the Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce for the past eight years (serving as president in 2012-2013). She currently serves on the Chamber executive board as past president advisor.
Nicole graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Corporate Relations. An 18-year resident of Pacific Palisades, Nicole has two sons. She enjoys exercising outdoors, watching her children play sports and is an avid reader.