HELPING YOU REALIZE YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS AND DREAMS
Leslie Martinez joined Ellen Francisco’s team in 2004, and brings enthusiasm, stamina, and an elegant expertise to the process of buying and selling homes in Malibu. Leslie has lived in Malibu for over 20 years, and has established a deep connection to this particularly majestic location, as well as a real appreciation for the extraordinary Malibu community. Leslie and her husband came to Point Dume in the late eighties, bought land and built a home together. They have raised three children in Malibu, and have enjoyed the benefits of an excellent local public school system, a thriving community, and a wide variety of local recreational, educational, cultural and natural resources. Their son Dakota has graduated from Pitzer College, daughter Devon has graduated from Yale, and daughter Ren is currently enrolled in USC’s Thornton School of Music. One more testament to the value of a Malibu lifestyle!

Whatever your current Real Estate needs may be, Leslie’s assistance is a fine place to start. Leslie’s history of participation in the world of competitive sports, the motion picture industry, the rapidly changing high-tech market, and her immersion in the treasured Malibu environment have prepared her well to navigate the current Malibu real estate market and to fully serve the needs of her clients. Working with her is characterized by quick responsiveness, attention to detail and a genuine personal warmth, enhanced by excellent communication skills and unrelenting devotion to her clients.

The sale, purchase or lease of real estate is among the more meaningful events we undertake. In such pivotal moments, when chance and the choices we make come together to change the tone of our lives, it’s a great comfort to be able to depend on a team with experience, expertise and many years of success.

SHE SELLS SEASHELLS BY THE SEASHORE….
There really is no place like home – especially if your home is in Malibu! As a resident since 1960, Shannon brings a unique perspective - having grown up on its beaches, attended its schools, and evolved to a natural, mature appreciation of her very special hometown. What better way to share the magic of Malibu…

A realtor since 1999, Shannon has also invested the past 12 years mentoring with a master, as assistant to nationally recognized realtor, Ellen Francisco. In addition, Shannon offers extensive experience, diversity and professionalism earned in her preceding 16-year career in a variety of management roles; working with prominent leaders in business, sports, entertainment, government, education and charitable organizations - including positions with the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee; MGM Studio; the President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports with chairman and former NFL Coach George Allen; United Way of Greater Los Angeles in Leadership Giving; and the University of Southern California-USC Marshall School of Business in Development.

Along with this valuable experience, Shannon’s formal education and affiliations include: M.B.A. Pepperdine University; B.A. University of Southern California (USC) - Journalism-Public Relations & Sports Information; Kappa Alpha Theta; Santa Monica High School (Samohi); Malibu Park Jr. High; Juan Cabrillo Elementary School; founding board of director, Greater Malibu Disaster Recovery Project; and National Association of Realtors and Malibu Association of Realtors member.

Buying or selling a home or property is a very personal and important venture. Choosing good representation will definitely influence and improve your ability to have a smooth transaction and overall positive experience.

The Ellen Francisco Team of Ellen, Shannon, and their colleague, Leslie Martinez, offers personal service of the highest professional quality, experience, energy, intellect, and integrity. They will triple your advantage and help you reach your goals, as they strive to do the best possible job for every client – providing expert assistance and compassion through what can be an exciting yet challenging process.