Russell Grether and Associates

Thanks Russell. Great job of organization and very punctual. A pleasure to work with a professional. We, at AmeriSpec, appreciate the hoops you must jump through to round up the inspectors, appraiser, lender, contractors, title, etc. A giant task that some clients must not realize.

Russell is as good as they come. My husband and I were very picky about neighborhood, architecture, layout, lot orientation, etc. We were also new to the area and didn’t know much about neighborhoods. Russell tirelessly (and always enthusiastically) toured us through no less than 35 houses. He always made an effort to be at the tours with us so he could gauge our reaction to the house and understand what we liked and what we didn’t.
However, where Russell REALLY shines is in his negotiation skills. He has a natural ability to get people to open up to him, so he was able to understand what was important to sellers and where they might be willing to give on economics or terms. He is also meticulous at all documentation, which is so important with such a large purchase.
Russell is also extremely strategic about helping people buy houses — he was never pushy and wanted to make sure that we made an investment that would make us happy emotionally and financially.

Russell and I have worked on a few deals together and he has always been professional, upfront and honest. I personally do commercial real estate but I grew up in Malibu and have known quite a few brokers over the years. I send Russell all my referrals for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Malibu as he has always been great. If you are considering buying or selling a home in Malibu, give Russell a call. He really knows his stuff and is a pleasure to work with.

Russell was absolutely great! This was my first home purchase and he walked me through every step! He is still helping me when I have questions and it’s been three months since my purchase! He also will email me just to check in and make sure everything is still good. I definitely recommend him if you are looking to buy or sell! Russell makes the process (almost) painless.

Russell is incredible! I’m a home warranty representative and have been working with Russell and his team now for many years. I cannot say enough great things about Russell. Not only is he extremely personable, but he is a fierce negotiator and truly cares about his clients. I admire how he is very detail oriented and keeps his cool when the deals look like they are about to go sideways. I have yet to meet a client of ours that is not completely satisfied with the entire experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Russell for all of your real estate purchase and selling needs.

Russell helped me look for a property in town. He was quick to respond, knowledgeable and very nice. He was so refreshing to work with because most agents that I had spoken to were always trying to hurry me whereas it felt like Russell was trying to guide and educate me to determine what was the best fit for me. I would highly recommend working with Russell and can’t wait to work with him again!

I personally was introduced to Russell via a partner of mine who was investing in investment properties in the hills of Malibu. I had an interest in the investment, so I was along for the ride that comes with purchasing any piece of real estate. There really is a huge difference when you hire a Realtor who knows the ins and outs of a location. Russell has lived in Malibu for most of his life and his understanding of the area and more importantly, where there are hidden opportunities for smart investments, is impressive. He brought us several pocket listings that we would never have known about if we were just searching on the MLS. More importantly, he knew right away about some of the groundwater issues with a land listing that we brought to him and helped us avoid a potential headache. I have seen other agents wilt when it comes to the negotiation process. He made an offer way below what I thought would get accepted and really hammered through an
almost embarrassingly good deal for us. When dealing with any agents, I would expect them to be professional and pick up the phone, but Russell sets himself above with his next level of skills that go far beyond what you would expect.

I don’t normally write about people or venues outside the food and hospitality industry but when it comes to people that make me look back at a time that can be so stressful you feel like people that can change that to make things happen so easily and with patience deserve recognition. Buying a home can exactly that yet I was fortunate enough to know Russell for quite a number of years before enlisting his help.
He made the process to buy a house seem painless and well… easy.
I lived in LA before moving out to NY then Singapore (and will be making trips back and forth to LA starting this year) and Russell was the one who made the entire process to become an LA homeowner seamless and stress-​free. I’ve dealt with other brokers in both LA and NY who are complete nightmares and will throw you under the bus for whatever different reason whether they are chasing other clients or looking for other opportunities. Russell made it happen and guided me from beginning to end — from educating me on the process to dealing with other brokers to negotiations to getting me an amazing place.
I highly recommend having a talk with Russell and you’ll see what I mean. He’s a great guy that looks after his clients.

Russel helped us look for a home in Malibu. From the beginning to the very end, he was professional, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable. He listened to our every need, and found us the home we were looking for. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Russell Grether is the kind of realtor I have always been searching for but never knew existed. He does his research, he is honest, he is friendly and extremely professional, and he is always on time and diligent. He has always catered to my needs without making me feel like a high-​maintanance client. When I have comments or questions he actually listens. Russell Grether is the kind of realtor I will stick with for life (as long as I am doing real estate in his area), because you get this sense that he truly wants you to be happy in the decision you make buying or selling your house. It is his down to earth, genuine character that is the reason I keep giving him my business.