Andrew
Manning grew up in Sherman Oaks and Tarzana. He had an early interest in real
estate and attended open houses as a teenager because design, style, and architecture
fascinated him. He majored in Political Science/Communications at UCLA, then worked
as an assistant manager at a family law firm for over three years, followed by
brief stint as an Olympic escort, conducting celebrity tours and shuttling executives
to events.
After
earning his license during his senior year, he began working full-time in real
estate in 1986. Entering the field just as the market began its 1980's upswing,
his fortuitous timing and hard work paid off. He received the top award for "Outstanding
Sales First Year" at his former company. He was his office's Top Producer from
1993-2000 as well as a consistent member of the Founders Circle, which represented
the top one percent of the over 2,000 agents at the Fred Sands Realtors firm.
"During my first five years in the business" Andrew remembers, "I attended every
real estate seminar that was ever created! I've had many mentors and valuable
training, but ultimately developed my own successful approach to my business through
hard work and determination". Currently, Andrew is ranked in Prudential California
Realty PREA 100, which consists of the top 100 agents of the 50,000-agent force
in the United States and Canada. In 2002 and 2003 Andrew ranked as the #1 agent
in Prudential California Realty's Sherman Oaks Office as well as the #1 agent
for Prudential California Realty in the San Fernando Valley.
Andrew
focuses on the marketing of properties in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Toluca Lake,
Valley Village, and Encino, as well as the Mulholland Corridor.
He
maintains a support team dedicated to respond to all client questions and concerns
the same day, providing reliable and expert support for his clientele. "The
most important thing to us (and our clients) is returning phone calls so that
people know they're being taken care of. My staff also handles the high volume
of calls we get from prospective clients, generated by our aggressive marketing
programs". Customer service is the essential ingredient in this business. Andrew
says, "The busier you get, the more important it becomes. Each person has to
be treated as if they were your only client. I have my staff built-in so that
people feel comfortable and confident dealing with all of us. My staff is sufficiently
trained and experienced to handle most questions. For more difficult or complicated
issues, I'm always personally available for my clients".
Andrew
has built a strong reputation over the years and works with a large network of
cooperative and interactive associates. He has spent years-forming relationships
with other agents at various companies across the city, state, and country that
provide him amazing networking and marketing opportunities. These connections
provide him with the ability to expose his properties to a wider market range.
Andrew's years of working with some of the most well known business management
and entertainment management firms in the city have industry players seeking his
advise and portfolio of properties for sale. His consistently high level of customer
satisfaction results in a steady stream of referrals. He has enormous real estate
experience to share with his clientele. He's self-motivated, has fine-tuned people
skills and is easy to work with. He says, "I always try to find my clients a house
that is comfortable, fits their needs and is a sound investment. This is my challenge
and my goal". So whether it's a modest condo or a luxury property, Andrew Manning
handles it all - with substance and style!
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