LA Group Realty

As a native Southern Californian, he understands the desirability to buy and sell property in the Golden State. Growing up in Orange County, he witnessed his father build the family’s nest egg by consistently buying and selling real estate. That was when he decided to start a career in real estate. He felt that if he was going to learn the business “he’d better learn the whole business”

Prior to joining Keller Williams, Gerardo was a Mortgage Consultant where he was quickly admitted to the Executives Members Club because of his customer care and high volume in transactions. His mortgage loan background, has lead him to understand the process of pre-qualifying buyers as well as sellers in order to close the transaction. He exhibited finesse and competence in dealing with various personality types in high stress environment. These abilities made his transition from mortgage loan to real estate a smooth one.

He has a clear understanding that in the fast-paced Los Angeles real estate market it’s not merely houses that he is selling, but service, even after the close of escrow. This grounded view of business and life has separated this rising star from the crowd. Soon after joining Keller Williams, Gerardo was actually recognized with the Rising Star Award in his office. Shortly there after came the Highest In Sales award. Because of his qualities he was quickly sought out by one of the company’s top producing team, The LA GROUP realty.

In addition to his active real estate career, Gerardo makes time to give back to the community. Whether volunteering to help with Special Olympics, Los Angeles or pushing his body to its limits running a marathon for his favorite causes, Gerardo’s passion lies in helping others and doing his part to make a difference. This altruistic nature transcends his professional life as well, guaranteeing an exceptional outcome for his clients.

Gerardo embodies a new generation of realtors.

Tom Maloney is a real estate executive with leadership skills in business development, operations, and sales/marketing. A consummate sales producer, Maloney has developed and executed all aspects of business development to include; advertising, hospitality, real estate, and commercial insurance/risk management solutions. Maloney is a proven creative talent with demonstrated strength in sales/marketing, analytical studies, and contract negotiations.

Mr. Maloney has expertise in creating real estate marketing and advertising campaigns to include; call to action/direct response messages via video communications, public relations, and innovative social media marketing programs to attract client's target market and reinforce strategic marketing initiatives.

Maloney is also an accomplished real estate sales and marketing speaker. In 2010-2011 he conducted over 250 real estate marketing workshops throughout the United States and Canada. Maloney specializes in a “focused marketing” technique utilizing social media strategies and inventive marketing ideas to attract the target market, create activity, and achieve successful closings.

Raised in Ireland, Michael Flanagan learned that through education he could travel the world. While in university of Galway ( Ireland) he traveled extensively throughout Europe. After attaining his Degree in Electronic Eng. Michael took flight and came to California.

He worked in software design but found it more exciting and rewarding to work in real estate. He meshes his knowledge of computers with real estate, and bridges the gap between the real estate world and the virtual world of the internet.

His real estate career first started in 2004 when he helped distressed homeowners who were in foreclosure, either by refinancing or helping with the sale of their home. He always puts his clients’ needs first. He also works with a number of investors whom he finds properties that fit their portfolio, and gives them the returns they seek. His passion is helping Buyers obtain their 'Dream Home'. Hence the motto 'Turning Dreams into Realty'.

In 2005, he was recruited by one of the TOP TEAMS in Keller Williams - LA Group Realty. In 2010 Michael Flanagan became managing partner of LA Group Realty.

During this current market shift he has been contracted by a number of banks to consult and direct with the relief of bank's distressed assets(foreclosures and short sales $300mil portfolios).

Born in West Africa, Rotimi moved to the United States while he was a teenager. He received his masters’ degree from University of Southern California and earned his Juris Doctorate in real estate law. Rotimi always had business in his blood. Although his parents were medical practitioners, they were also successful business people. It’s this combination of business savy and care for people that drive Rotimi.

Prior to being recruited by one of the top teams at Keller Williams, Rotimi was a Mortgage Loan Consultant. He exhibited finesse and competence in dealing with various personality types in high stress environment. His hard work, expertise, focus and leadership skills made the transition from mortgage loan to real estate a smooth one.

In addition to his active real estate career, Rotimi makes time to give back to the community. Whether volunteering at the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles or pushing its body to its limits running marathons for his favorite causes, Rotimi’s passion lies in helping others and doing his part to make a difference. This altruistic nature transcends his professional life as well, guaranteeing an exceptional outcome for his clients.

Rotimi was recently awarded Keller Williams’ RISING STAR and TOP PRODUCER awards.