Two decades. One specialty. Southern California.
Associated Agents was founded in 2005 with a single thesis: distressed real estate deserves a dedicated practice, not a sideline.
Built for the cycles others avoid.
We opened our doors in 2005 representing a handful of REO assignments for asset management companies.
That decision shaped everything—our training, our technology, our relationships with attorneys and asset managers, and our internal processes. While most brokerages chase whatever the market offers, we chose to deepen our expertise in the four disciplines that endure through every market cycle.
Today, our team operates across five Southern California counties, representing homeowners in distress, institutional and private REO sellers, court-appointed personal representatives, and buyers vetted for distressed asset acquisitions, including both owner-occupants and investors.
Trained for every flavor of distress.
Certified Probate & Trust Specialist
Specialized training in probate and trust real estate transactions, including fiduciary duties and court-supervised sales.
Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES)
MTI Education designation covering California probate procedure, IAEA authority, and court-confirmation marketing.
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) — Guild
Institute for Luxury Home Marketing recognition for performance in the top tier of Southern California residential sales.
Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
On staff since 2010 — short sale negotiation, loss mitigation, and homeowner advocacy.
Facing a distressed property situation?
Confidential consultation. No obligation. Two decades of experience guiding homeowners, lenders, executors, and trustees through complex transactions.