PREMIER! !COASTAL!PROPERTIES Corona del Mar
Newport Beach | Laguna Beach | Surrounding Areas
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ADRIENNE BRANDES
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A!LETTER!FROM
ADRIENNE BRANDES
Representing buyers and sellers of luxury residential property requires so much more than a real estate license and connection to the internet. Handling any real estate transaction, at any price point, requires complex skill. The agent at the top of their game works "#-%, constantly updating information on changing market conditions, maintaining relationships with financial sources, managing advertising and marketing for clients, and perhaps most importantly, serving as a sounding board for every client’s myriad list of concerns. I personally o&en feel like I am actually a psychologist with a California real estate license. Frankly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I want to be close to my clients, sharing a bond of trust and building lasting relationships. For this reason, I work alone. No assistant, no team, no associates to handle my business. This is a life practice that works for me, and I’m proud of my success as a result of adhering to my goal. Permit me to be your agent in "'(%. I will work for you, and I will work with you at every turn of the transaction. And that is a promise.
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CURRENTLY!AVAILABLE
CORONA DEL MAR
" # $ ! P O I N S E T T I A ! AV E N U E This home was designed by renowned architect Christopher Brandon and construction is scheduled to be
completed fall of %#&'( Enjoy living minutes to world-class shopping, dining, and beaches. Oered for "#$%%&$'''
CORONA DEL MAR
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CURRENTLY!AVAILABLE This stunning Cape Cod was recently featured on the Corona del Mar home tour. Located in the village of Corona del Mar on an extra-wide approximately 35-foot lot. Featuring the finest finishes and amenities, including a roo)op deck and ocean views. Quintessential Corona del Mar; bring your fussiest buyers to this phenomenal turn-key family home. Oered for "($%%%$'''
CURRENTLY!AVAILABLE
NEWPORT COAST
$ % ! S I D N E Y ! B AY ! D R I V E
This sophisticated, cosmopolitan, and tastefully appointed villa where art meets architecture is a stunner. Oering two levels with ocean and sunset views from the second level, this home is subtle and chic. Open and airy, the residence showcases a modern flair and lends itself well to entertaining. Oered for ")$)*&$'''
LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND ""+!EAST!BAY!FRONT
Rare opportunity to purchase a newly remodeled custom residence with a brand-new dock on the east bayfront of Balboa Island. Situated on a prime lot, this home features stunning bay views and over 2,688 square feet of living space, including three bedrooms plus office and four bathrooms. Offered for "#$%&'$'''
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CORONA DEL MAR % $ % # ! B AY S I D E ! D R I V E Welcome home to your newly built custom residence along the world-renowned coast of Corona del Mar. Oering five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and approximately 4,333 square feet of resort-style living situated on an expansive elevated lot overlooking greenbelts and the Goldenrod Footbridge. Oered for "&$*&'$'''
CORONA DEL MAR
% % , ! P O I N S E T T I A ! AV E N U E This stunning, newly constructed contemporary farmhouse-style home with breathtaking views is on an approximately 45-foot wide lot located on the coveted %## block in Corona del Mar. This home was built with every amenity one could wish for in approximately 4,600 square feet of living space, including a roo)op deck featuring an outside bar with elevator access. Oered for "*$(%&$'''
CURRENTLY!AVAILABLE
LAGUNA BEACH
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Presenting a phenomenal fourplex on two full-size lots in prestigious north Laguna. Each unit consists of two bedrooms and two baths, a fireplace in the living room, and its own personal balcony, and the buildings are separated by an outdoor staircase offering an abundance of light. Offered for ")$*&'$'''
Super-Successful O.C. Real Estate Agent MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF IN 1980S Elegantly dressed in black, her neck adorned with a white pearl necklace, Adrienne Brandes looks every inch the supersuccessful real estate agent she is — a specialist in high-end homes, most in Corona del Mar, for Surterre Properties, a boutique brokerage in Newport Beach. Brandes, 2$, also is wearing her trademark red lipstick — a feminine flourish she applied daily in her former incarnation, way back in the big-hair &+$#s: LAPD police officer. That’s right. Brandes, who since! %#&- has sold .&%' million in uber-chichi homes for Surterre, used to pack heat as one of the LAPD’s 60 female officers (out of some '/### total sworn employees) back in &+$&( And, in ()*+, she was instrumental in the launch of D.A.R.E. (or Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches kids K-12 how to shun peer pressure and blow off drugs and violence. D.A.R.E., the brainchild of the late LAPD Police Chief Daryl Gates that was co-founded by the Los Angeles Unified School District, now is active in '2 percent of the nation’s school districts and in more than 2% countries around the world. Brandes played a critical role in ge1ing it off the ground. Gates selected her to visit legendary movie studio and talent agent Lew Wasserman (of MCA Inc./Universal Studios) to secure .%2/### in seed money. Brandes gave Wasserman a sample -2-minute D.A.R.E. lesson. “How did it go?” Gates asked a)er the one-on-one meeting. “Well, I didn’t get the money you requested.” “How much did you get?” “I got .2#/###.” Brandes is like that: a fearless go-ge1er who usually gets what she aims for. Her relatively short but notable career in law enforcement — she was an LAPD officer from 1981-86, but stayed on as reserve for &#! more years — wasn’t planned.
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Her mother, who became a successful real estate agent in Los Angeles a)er the family immigrated from Dublin when Brandes was ,, urged her to apply for the position for the money. At the time, Brandes — née Adrienne Paula Doyle — was halfway through a master’s degree program at Chapman University (her mother didn’t believe in handouts) and needed tuition money. The LAPD, at the time, had just been subject to a federal consent decree that set minimum quotas for the hiring of women and minorities. The agency was offering a!."$/### salary to rookie cops. Brandes, then living in San Clemente, bit. “It was a specific means to an end,” Brandes said. “Never in my whole life did I ever dream about being a police officer. “And,” the lifelong fashion plate said, “uniforms only come in blue, so there’s that.” At the time, Brandes also was a smoker and “having fun in college.” She was studying for a master’s degree in counseling psychology at Chapman to become a family therapist, a)er earning her undergraduate degree in social ecology at UC Irvine. Not surprisingly, she failed the LAPD’s physical agility test. “They told me I couldn’t do it (become a cop), so I thought, ‘Now I’m gonna do it,’” Brandes said. “That really got my Irish up.” Brandes spent the next six months ge1ing in shape for the academy, and made it.
During the academy, her tactical officer told Brandes she never would graduate. That got her Irish up again, and she made it through the academy. “Officer Doyle” — could there be a more Irish cop moniker? — began her law enforcement duties in late 1981 as a patrol officer for the LAPD’s Van Nuys division.
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When Chief Gates said he needed 10 officers to launch D.A.R.E., on paper Brandes was a ridiculous longshot. Such an assignment was seen as plum and for veteran officers only.
In &+++, she cut her teeth at the boutique agency Strada (which eventually was swallowed up by Coldwell Banker), she made some money, she invested in residential real estate, she made a lot more money, and in %##$ she joined Surterre Properties. Five years ago, she married O.C. business mogul Richard John “RJ” Brandes. Brandes, among his many accomplishments, developed one of the country’s premier equestrian facility in San Juan Capistrano. Recently, in Norco, he opened SilverLakes, one of the largest soccer facilities in the country.
LAPD!OFFICER By Greg Hardesty | Behind the Badge OC
But by &+$", Brandes had finished her master’s degree at Chapman. Gates selected her. In addition to helping to launch D.A.R.E., Brandes’ face — replete with glorious Sheena Easton hair — was plastered on ,##! billboards throughout the state, along with a female flight a1endant, to hawk California’s mandatory car seatbelt law when it went into effect Jan. &/! &+$,( Asked why she le) her full-time position as an LAPD officer in! &+$,/!Brandes didn’t flinch. “It wasn’t my end game,” she said. “I knew back then I wasn’t going to be the first female police chief, so I decided to concentrate on something else. I do things 100 percent or not at all.” Did we mention Brandes is a go-ge"er? So the former Officer Doyle decided to open a PR agency, having got a taste for public relations while an officer during the!&+$-!Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Her Newport Beach-based shop, The Professional Image, was one of the first PR firms to specialize in cosmetic and plastic surgery. She soon married a plastic surgeon and became Adrienne Doyle-Brennan. A)er she had a son, Patrick, Doyle-Brennan decided to be a stay-athome mom and go back to work in six months. But she eventually opted to sell her PR shop to employees and then launch a cosmetics company, only to sell it a few years later. In 1997, she divorced. She then thought: How can I make money without having to hire a lot of people? The bells went off. She decided to take a cue from her mother, Pauline, and become a real estate agent – something she swore, when younger, she would never do, because of the insane hours.
At Surterre, Brandes now has seven active listings with a combined total value of ."$ million. She also is a real estate agent in Aspen, where she owns a condominium. “This business isn’t about selling homes,” Brandes said, “but about counseling people and solving their problems. The key is tenacity and understanding people. I’m honest and people trust me, and they should, because I’m really good at what I do.” Brandes fondly recalls her days at the LAPD. Her office includes framed photos of her as an officer and a framed copy of the funeral program for her former boss and friend Chief Gates, who died of cancer on April!&,/!%#&#( To him, she always was “the cop with the red lipstick.” Now, Brandes is the real estate agent with the red lipstick. Her cell phone goes off. She blots on more lipstick and politely excuses herself, back on the home-selling beat.
COTO DE CAZA % " & " & ! P R A D E R A ! R O A D Welcome to Tudor Downs, an equestrian estate of unparalleled elegance located in Los Ranchos Estates. This magnificent property sits on approximately 2.1 acres and oers five bedrooms and eleven bathrooms. The gorgeous home is beyond breathtaking and oers every amenity imaginable, from equestrian facilities to a beautiful pool with cascading waterfalls. "($&%%$'''+Represented Seller
RECENTLY!SOLD
CORONA DEL MAR % " # ! P O P P Y ! AV E N U E
This home is located on a very desirable, approximately 40-foot lot offering magnificent crashing white-water views of the rocks and surf of Li1le Corona Beach and Buck Gully. "($)''$'''+Represented Buyer & Seller
CORONA DEL MAR % % $ ! I R I S ! AV E N U E
Closed Escrow in!) days. Situated on one of the best streets in Corona del Mar’s 200 block, this custom Cape Cod-style masterpiece is the epitome of timeless elegance and class, featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Minutes from world-famous beaches.
"#$,*&$'''+Represented Buyer
SOLD
CORONA DEL MAR
% & % ! M A R I G O L D ! AV E N U E This oversized lot oers the best views from the %## block of Corona del Mar. Build your dream home
in the Village, which oers world-class dining, beaches, shopping, and a community like no other, all within close proximity.
"($*-&$'''+Represented Buyer
NEWPORT BEACH '#&!CLIFF!DRIVE
Welcome to this ultra-charming, turn-key, quintessential Cli"aven home located on an oversized corner lot. Experience easy living in this four bedroom, four bath, single-story residence that includes a spacious master suite, an open gourmet kitchen, and two family rooms that share a fireplace. "-$'''$'''+Represented Seller
SOLD
CORONA DEL MAR
"%"!POINSETTIA!AVENUE This spectacular newly built so) contemporary residence oering approximately -/2##!square feet of extensive indoor-outdoor living space is Corona del Mar living at its finest. The stunning three-level home is situated on a quiet tree-lined street, arguably one of the best streets in all of the Village. ")$%-&$'''+Represented Seller
NEWPORT BEACH
- & ! O C E A N ! V I S TA ! D R I V E Guard -gated community of Sea Island. This residence is over %/"## square feet, including two bedroom suites, an oďŹƒce, and two-and-one-half bathrooms.
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SOLD
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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Custom-built home in the equestrian community of The Oaks.
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SOLD
BIG BEAR
& + # " ! S H A DY ! L A N E Custom log home on an oversized lot.
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RECORD!SALES!IN CORONA DEL MAR ++"'!OCEAN!BOULEVARD !'(#$"%#%%% Represented Buyer
Sold July "'(.. In escrow the first day it hit the Multiple Listing Service and closed in 29 days.
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(#-day close. This property is being combined with 3320 Ocean Boulevard to create a large estate.
Sold March "'(#. The highest price per square foot on an interior street in Corona del Mar up to this date.
)-day close. New record sale for highest price sold on an interior street in Corona del Mar up to this date.
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In escrow the second day it hit the Multiple Listing Service and closed escrow in three days.
Magnificent crashing white-water views of the rocks and surf of Li1le Corona Beach and Buck Gully.
This oversized lot offers the best views from the 200 block of Corona del Mar.
MARKETPLACE
A MARKET 3400 West Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663 Telephone: 949.560.6515 Fax: 949.650.6506 Breakfast • Lunch • Catering • Fine Wines & Charcuterie
MAKE IT TONIGHT
P OZO L E !!- lbs pork bu1, cut into &!&/% inch cubes ■!!& head of garlic, halved crosswise ■!!& onion, quartered ■!!&# cups of water ■!!Two %$-ounce cans hominy, drained and rinsed ■
!!% tablespoons dried oregano ■!!&/% teaspoon cayenne pepper ■!!Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ■!!Chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeño, and lime wedges, for serving ■
DIRECTIONS/
In a large soup pot, bring the pork, garlic, onion, and water to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the pork is very tender, about two hours. Transfer the pork to a large bowl; discard the garlic and onion. Return the pork and broth to the pot and skim any fat from the broth. Stir in the hominy, oregano, and cayenne and season the broth with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Ladle the pozole into bowls. Pass with the cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and lime wedges at the table.
TIPS/
Make ahead: The pozole can be refrigerated for up to three days.
RECIPE
THE
ADRIENNE APPROACH ADRIENNE BRANDES Is One Of Orange County’s Most Successful Real Estate Professionals. Her track record, her in-depth market knowledge, and her tenacity make her the best choice as your representative in a challenging real estate environment. She always delivers the best results possible. Selling real estate is about positioning a property, marketing to the right audience, and generating bona fide offers to ensure maximum sale value. When purchasing real estate, a buyer needs an agent who does not waste time, who listens and understands, who has an in-depth understanding of the market, and who can negotiate the best price possible and close the transaction.
Adrienne Brandes is that agent. Her track record as well as her lengthy list of satisfied clients overwhelmingly demonstrates that she has done it before and will do it again—for you. Mrs. Brandes has been a resident of Orange County for over 25 years. Her philanthropic work has aided Chapman University, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Charter 100, and ATSC, to name a few. Adrienne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Ecology from UCI as well as a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University.
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“Adrienne is a very intelligent agent who is very detail-oriented and thinks out of the box in marketing. She does some very unique marketing for each property. She doesn’t just do a blanket-type marketing, and that’s what makes her really unique and special. If there were somebody that I was going to give a tough transaction to, I would give it to Adrienne because she will get the job done.” ~ Gary Legrand, President and Chief Executive Officer Surterre Properties | Newport Beach “Adrienne has been a blessing to work with. She has done the maximum to find the right buyer for my home, offering recommendations to assist in the a$ractiveness of the home and investing marketing dollars to make sure potential clients had access. She also saw to it that there were sufficient open houses to make sure we could draw from the ads and activity occurring at nearby homes. If you are looking for someone honest, pleasant, and a$entive who will put your needs ahead of their own and do their best to see that you maximize your price in the most timely manner, I can surely recommend Adrienne to the highest extent.” ~ Eric McCoy | Corona del Ma “We luckily found Adrienne on a random search for an agent while beginning our quest for a dream home in the Newport Beach area. We were new to the area and she knew every nook and cranny of Newport and Corona del Mar. Beyond professional, organized, and on top of every request, she made the purchasing process as lowstress as possible and we couldn’t be happier with our new home. By far the best agent we’ve worked with. Definitely seek her out!” ~ Meredith Schlamalz | Corona del Mar “Adrienne was amazing in helping us and keeping us updated throughout our purchase of our short sale home. She was extremely professional and worked very well with the other agent in order to get us our home in a short time (which is unusual for a short sale). Adrienne treated us like family. We loved working with her, and recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home!” ~ Elena and Jeff Singletary, A"orney at Law | Newport Beach
“Not only does Adrienne know how to buy and sell real estate for clients, she knows how to do the same for herself. She practices what she preaches. I have been Adrienne’s CPA for the past %& years now and I was there at the beginning of her real estate career. It has been a real pleasure for me to see her become one of the most knowledgeable and successful real estate professionals in the area. While she has enthusiastically embraced technology to be$er serve her clients, she continues to excel in maintaining the human touch.” ~ Josiah G. Beldon, CPA, Beldon and Hutchison & Co., LLP “Adrienne is an accomplished professional. She is generous with her time and knowledge and listens to her clients’ needs and wants. Adrienne has spent countless hours and shown us numerous houses. She is very knowledgeable of the area and represents her community extremely well.” ~ Dave Matzke, President, NESW Solutions | Corona del Mar “Adrienne is the perfect real estate agent because she is creative in every way—from staging our house to make it look great to being able to see the potential in any house we looked at to making deals that no one else could.” ~ Cecilia Goodman, Homemaker | Newport Beach “Adrienne Brandes recently listed and successfully sold our home. Adrienne’s professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond what was expected along with her marketing expertise was invaluable to my husband and me throughout the sales process.” ~ Debra Chandler, VP Franchise Sales, Cendant Corporation (Coldwell Banker) | Newport Beach
WHAT!CLIENTS!
ARE!SAYING
“I!WORK!FOR!YOU”
No Team, No Assistants Personal One-on-One Service for My Buyers & Sellers
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