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America’s Best is: Ahead of the Curve Homes

We are proud and honored to be ranked in this year's Real Trends and Tom Ferry’s list of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals. We ranked 154th in medium-sized teams in California based on volume and among the top 1.5% of agents across the country.

A huge thank you to our team and clients for making this happen!

At Ahead of the Curve Homes…

We move to the heartbeat of our community. We’re longtime residents of the communities we serve, parents with exhaustive knowledge of the local schools, and ardent supporters of the region’s exceptional cultural significance and artistic allure. Our experiences strongly position us to share a wealth of knowledge, but it’s our enthusiasm — the heart and soul of our service — that we’re most thrilled to impart to you.

Fill out the form below if you are looking to sell your home. Or if you are looking to buy. Or if you are just looking for information about this market. We are here to help no matter what stage of the process you are in.

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We are the #1 RE Sales Team in Baldwin Hills & View Park

We specialize in Baldwin Hills, View Park, Culver City, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, and the greater Westside. However, our main focus is on you. You can rely on our 40-plus years of combined experience to help you assess and prioritize your needs and achieve your goals. The result is that we build lasting and rewarding relationships. We’re professional but humble, efficient but relaxed, consistent but vibrant. For the trusted advisory and fundamental resources you seek, you need only look Ahead of the Curve.

An All Star Team

We are also Real Estate All Stars! Every year, LA Magazine announces their selections for All Star Real Estate Teams based on volume and we are thrilled to say we have made the list once again. Find us on the front page of their list here. We are humbled to say this is the 3rd straight year that we have made the list.

Our team is ranked in the top 1.5% of agent teams by volume in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal’s REAL Trends.

Interested in learning more about our team, how we could help you achieve your real estate goals, or just want to learn more about this market? Reach out and we will be happy to guide you.

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- Take It From Them, Not Us -

“I have worked with Lorin Ruttenberg and Erica Lockhart on multiple transactions over the past few years -- both buying and selling. Every experience has been fantastic. Lorin and Erica are consummate professionals -- knowledgeable, organized, efficient, and dedicated to their work. They know how to get things done and whom to call (inspectors, tradesmen, mortgage brokers and lenders, etc.); they address all the details of inspections, appraisals, showings, staging, negotiations – in short, truly full-service. And on top of all that, they are delightful people and great fun to work with. I recommend them highly to both buyers and sellers and will certainly use them again.” — Monireh Kazamzadeh

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“Erica is a great agent. She knows View Park and the surrounding areas very well, which is very helpful in the selling process. She responds promptly and is a very pleasant person to work with." — Eric Yeldell

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“Lorin and Erica are a great team and made the entire staging, photography, listing and sales process as easy as possible. It is extremely reassuring to work with such experienced professionals who have deep knowledge of the Baldwin Hills neighborhood. I would strongly recommend Lorin and team for any residential real estate projects.” — Chris Holt

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“I can highly recommend the team of Lorin Ruttenberg & Erica Lockhart after having worked with them for a 2nd time for the sale and purchase of residential homes. Their knowledge of the real estate market in the areas that I sold and purchased are excellent. They are ultra professional and made me feel very safe and comfortable with the decisions that I made as they easily navigated any hurdle to making both the sale and the purchase as hassle-free as possible.” — Claire Cordary

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“I've used Lorin on four residential real estate transactions. She's represented me as a buyer on two and seller on two. She's been terrific. She never places any pressure on you. She gets offers when you're selling. She always finds solutions when something comes up during the transaction.” — Alan Cyrlin

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“Lorin and her team were great! I'm a pretty picky buyer and Lorin took her time with me. She was very knowledgeable about the area we were looking in. As a first time homebuyer she really taught me the ropes of how to buy a house in Los Angeles. We could not be happier in our new home! Thanks Lorin!” — Julie Naylon

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We Offer White Glove Services

We make sure every element of the real estate journey is handled professionally and with great care. We know that this is one of the biggest financial transactions you will experience and we want to make sure that you feel secure in your decisions. To that end, we offer specialized services that make the process even smoother. These services will help sell your home for more money in less time - a win-win for everyone.